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
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Type 1 Photo from Michael Jordan’s NBA Debut Soars to $141,954
A photo from a Chicago newspaper archive of Michael Jordan playing in his first regular season NBA game sold for $141,954 late Saturday night in the Lelands Summer Classic Auction. The 8x10 photo has been encapsulated and given a Type 1 designation by PSA. It depicts Jordan dribbling up court against the Washington Bullets on Oct. 26, 1984, with his tongue starting to … [Read more...] about Type 1 Photo from Michael Jordan’s NBA Debut Soars to $141,954
Ruth, Gehrig, Jordan Photos Among RMY Lots
A 20-year-old Babe Ruth looking at photos of himself as a rookie is a tantalizing start, but the latest RMY Auctions catalog has plenty more where that gem came from. The company that specializes in historic images culled from decades old newspaper archives has brought over 900 lots to market with its current sale . One of the more fascinating shots shows Ruth sitting … [Read more...] about Ruth, Gehrig, Jordan Photos Among RMY Lots
1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys Jordan Sells for Record Price
One of the 23 autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan patch cards is now one of the highest selling Jordan cards of all-time. The BGS 8 copy sold for $840,000 late last week in PWCC’s January Premier sale. The price places it sixth on the list of most expensive Jordan cards sold. The Upper Deck Game Jersey cards featured a swatch from … [Read more...] about 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys Jordan Sells for Record Price
Newly Uncovered Shots of Vintage, Modern Legends Headline RMY Photo Sale
There are images of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Mickey Mantle, but it’s an original 1989 photo of Ken Griffey Jr. that’s captured the most bidding interest at RMY Auctions. The company’s October auction includes over 850 lots of sports, news and entertainment oriented images. The Griffey photo isn’t just one of the many images taken of the 19-year-old star … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Shots of Vintage, Modern Legends Headline RMY Photo Sale
1919 World Series Fan Photos; Ruth, Jordan Rookie Shots Among RMY Headliners
A group of newly uncovered photos taken by a White Sox fan at the infamous 1919 World Series are hitting the auction market for the first time. The collection of five images are among more than 700 photos in RMY Auctions' May online catalog sale. Housed for decades inside a scrapbook, the photos were originally part of the collection of an African-American Sox fan. One … [Read more...] about 1919 World Series Fan Photos; Ruth, Jordan Rookie Shots Among RMY Headliners
Photo of the Day: Local Paper’s Shot of MJ on D in 1983 NCAA Tourney
The previous year had ended in a championship and put a young Michael Jordan on the map. The 1982-83 season wouldn’t end with net cutting and trophies for the University of North Carolina Tarheels, but they would make it back to the Sweet 16. Now, local newspaper’s photo of Jordan from that final win of that season is up for grabs. The RMY Auctions Photo of the … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Local Paper’s Shot of MJ on D in 1983 NCAA Tourney
Photo of the Day: Young Hoopers Before They Became Legends
It was Andy Warhol who reminded us that “The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” In 1981, during the third annual National Sports Festival in Syracuse, photographer Mike Greenlar snapped an image of a seven-footer from Georgetown named Patrick Ewing—regarded at the time as one of the premiere big men in the country. In an era … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Young Hoopers Before They Became Legends
Michael Jordan Photo From UNC Days Sells For $14,000
Michael Jordan has always been magic for memorabilia collectors, and the ESPN documentary “The Last Dance” has heightened interest in the basketball Hall of Famer. Original photographs of Jordan have been selling at a premium, and a shot of MJ going up for a jumper during his playing days at the University of North Carolina has fetched $14,000 in a private brokered … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Photo From UNC Days Sells For $14,000