Rookie cards of Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Bill Russell and Wayne Gretzky and multiple Babe Ruth items are the focal point in a newly launched auction. PWCC’s September Vintage Premier Auction features only about three dozen items but most will be familiar to collectors of some of the hobby’s most popular issues. The auction includes an SGC 8 (NM/MT) 1953 … [Read more...] about Ruth, Mantle, Mays Among Big Names in New Auction
Michael Jordan rookie cards
Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
The auction for Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA championship clinching jersey is open with a $4 million bid placed. The gold Lakers jersey was on his back when the Lakers beat the Knicks in Game 5 of the Finals. He scored 24 points, grabbed 29 rebounds, blocked seven shots and dished out nine assists despite playing with a broken hand. He was named the Finals … [Read more...] about Notes: Chamberlain Jersey Auction; CGC Closed for Hurricane, Grades Mint Jordan RC; NHLPA Rookie Showcase Set
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
Notes: Unclaimed Jordan Rookie; Upper Deck’s Caufield Rookie Bonus; LeBron Classic Jersey Auction; Sunshine for Outdoor Card Show;
Someone left a Michael Jordan rookie card in a safe deposit box many years ago. Now, it’s about to be auctioned, along with other unclaimed property. The Iowa State Treasurer’s Office receives 200-300 abandoned boxes each year and when there’s no more room to store them, the boxes are auctioned off. Most have been held for 10-15 years. Only after efforts are made … [Read more...] about Notes: Unclaimed Jordan Rookie; Upper Deck’s Caufield Rookie Bonus; LeBron Classic Jersey Auction; Sunshine for Outdoor Card Show;
30 Years Later, the 1993 National Remains One Of Chicago’s Best
It doesn’t take long for 30 years to whiz by. But as the collecting world is buzzing about the National at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont this week, those of us that are grizzled hobby veterans can’t help but think back to the various Nationals that have been held in the windy city. Post-2000, it’s really difficult to sort out … [Read more...] about 30 Years Later, the 1993 National Remains One Of Chicago’s Best
Notes: Dating Michael Jordan Rookie Card Photos; Big $ for ’69 Basketball; Fanatics Jobs; Tim Talks Autographs
Were the photos used for Michael Jordan’s 1984-85 Star Company #101 and the 1986-87 Fleer rookie card taken at the same game? Matt Cassidy of JordanCards.com lays out a pretty strong case that they were. The images were both clearly taken during Jordan’s first NBA season and during Bulls’ road games against the Nets. Narrowing it down to the specific game took … [Read more...] about Notes: Dating Michael Jordan Rookie Card Photos; Big $ for ’69 Basketball; Fanatics Jobs; Tim Talks Autographs
Over 59,000 Bids Made in REA’s Encore Auction
Robert Edward Auctions completed its January 2023 Encore Auction Sunday night with more than 3,000 items tallying over $1.1 million. The company says 59,510 bids were placed by a record number of different bidders for an Encore Auction. The auction, REA’s first of the year, was headlined by the sale of a 1986 Fleer Basketball #57 Michael Jordan Rookie graded PSA MINT 9 for … [Read more...] about Over 59,000 Bids Made in REA’s Encore Auction
PSA to Grade Star Company Basketball Cards
After a lengthy hiatus dating back to the 1990s, PSA says it plans to resume grading Star Company basketball cards. It’s important news for those who collect Michael Jordan cards. Jordan’s first NBA licensed trading cards arrived during his rookie season when Star was the league’s sole partner. He’s #101 in the 1984-85 Star set. Issued two years prior to … [Read more...] about PSA to Grade Star Company Basketball Cards
2006-07 Fleer Jordan Rookie Autographed Buyback Set for Auction
One of the 23 autographed Michael Jordan Fleer rookie cards that were part of an Upper Deck 20th anniversary promotion in 2006-07 is on its way to auction. Christie’s will sell the card, along with five pairs of Jordan shoes, beginning June 1. Among the most sought after Jordan cards in the hobby, it's expected to sell for $2 million -$3 million according to the … [Read more...] about 2006-07 Fleer Jordan Rookie Autographed Buyback Set for Auction
Notes: Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction; Drake Rips ’86-87 Fleer; A’s Fan’s Big Stash
Jerseys worn by the US Olympic Hockey team are up for auction. MeiGray is offering 26 game-used and game-issued jerseys from Team USA from the competition in Beijing. Proceeds from the auction benefit the USA Hockey Foundation. The U.S. Men's Olympic Team wore the white jerseys on Feb. 12, 2022, a 4-2 victory over Canada. There was one set of navy, one set of … [Read more...] about Notes: Olympic Hockey Jersey Auction; Drake Rips ’86-87 Fleer; A’s Fan’s Big Stash