They became global icons in their respective sports more than 60 years apart and are still among the most widely collected athletes in the 21st century. Rare photos of Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan are expected to draw much of the attention once again as RMY Auctions' latest online event plays out. Leading off the offering of several hundred photos from sports, news … [Read more...] about Ruth, Jordan Photos Headline RMY Auction
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Notes: Stolen Memorabilia Recovered; Historic Photos Sell; Leaf & PBR; Mystik Dan Card; 1989’s Massive Card Output
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia recently recovered over $50,000 in stolen sports memorabilia and say there could be more victims. Coquitlam RCMP officers say a series of thefts from storage units took place over the last few weeks and an investigation led to the discovery of dozens of autographed jerseys, photos, helmets and other display … [Read more...] about Notes: Stolen Memorabilia Recovered; Historic Photos Sell; Leaf & PBR; Mystik Dan Card; 1989’s Massive Card Output
Edwards, Wembanyama Among Top Sellers in Weekend Auction
The timing couldn’t have been much better. While Anthony Edwards was leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a second round playoff win over the Denver Nuggets Saturday night with another scintillating performance, one of his earliest NBA jerseys was about to close at auction. When the dust settled, it sold for $118,978 as Goldin Auctions closed out its April Elite … [Read more...] about Edwards, Wembanyama Among Top Sellers in Weekend Auction
Notes: WWE Files Against Panini; PSA 8 ’52 Mantle; Brad Bradley Dies; Two 6-Figure Photo Sales; Mathurin Debut Jersey; SI’s Collecting Hire
Panini’s court battles with the NFLPA and WWE continue. Late Last week, WWE filed an injunction in US District Court to try and keep Panini from selling any more of its cards. The move came after an earlier motion to get a temporary restraining order was denied. In its court filing, WWE claims Panini expected to merge with Fanatics last year but that deal fell … [Read more...] about Notes: WWE Files Against Panini; PSA 8 ’52 Mantle; Brad Bradley Dies; Two 6-Figure Photo Sales; Mathurin Debut Jersey; SI’s Collecting Hire
Michael Jordan 1st Game Photo Sold for Record $175,000
A photo from Michael Jordan’s first NBA game just set a record for the most expensive photo of the Hall of Famer ever sold. Goldin Auctions says it brokered the private sale of the PSA Type 1 image for $175,000. The 8x10 photograph by Don Bierman of the Chicago Sun-Times features Jordan driving past Frank Johnson of the Washington Bullets during his pro debut at Chicago … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan 1st Game Photo Sold for Record $175,000