The buying and selling wasn't over after the National Sports Collectors Convention closed on Thursday night. Goldin Auctions' Premium Live Summer Auction saw 90 high-end lots sell in a live format. A 1930 Hack Wilson Chicago Cubs uniform was the big attraction. The flannel outfit worn by the man who holds baseball's RBI record sold for $382,812. … [Read more...]
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Nearly 2,000 Lots on Block at Goldin Auctions
Every summer, collectors from around the world convene at the National Sports Collectors Convention to buy, sell and admire the largest collection of sports memorabilia under one roof. For the third consecutive year, Goldin Auctions will host the event's official live auction this year in Chicago with 90 lots concluding on July 27. A corresponding 1,835-lot online auction … [Read more...]
Notes: MJ Olympic Jersey to Auction; James Playoff Jersey Soars; NM ’52 Mantle Sells
Grey Flannel Auctions will offer a Michael Jordan 1984 Olympic basketball jersey in its upcoming auction. The company says the jersey has been photo-matched to USA Olympic play and is believed to be the only red-colorway uniform that Jordan wore during the gold medal run. It’s the first time the jersey has been offered in a sports memorabilia … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan’s 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Shoes Coming to Auction
SCP Auctions will offer one of the most significant artifacts from Michael Jordan’s legendary playing career later this month: the Converse shoes he wore in the 1984 Olympic Basketball Gold Medal Game—the last pair of sneakers Jordan donned in competition as an amateur. A 21-year-old, baby-faced Jordan led Team USA in scoring at 17.1 points per game … [Read more...]
1952 Mantles, Jordan Game Gear Top Goldin Sale
A pair of trading cards and game worn jerseys from two of the most popular athletes of the century, Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan sold for a combined $385,000 in the 2017 Goldin Auctions Winter Auction, which closed Sunday evening with the 1,300 lots generating more than $2.75 million in sales. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded SGC 86 (NM+) sold for … [Read more...]
Ali’s ‘Fight of the Century’ Gloves Sell for $606,375
The boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali in the 1971 ‘Fight of the Century’ against Joe Frazier sold for $606,375 at auction early Sunday. Goldin Auctions offered the gloves on consignment from Jeff Rosenberg of TRISTAR Productions, who had owned them for the past two years. The name of the person who purchased them this time hasn’t been revealed. The price included a 20% … [Read more...]
BBCE to Offer Red 1997-98 PMG Jordan Numbered 23
Baseball Card Exchange has acquired the rights to sell a 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red Michael Jordan – serial numbered #23/100. The card is expected to attract significant attention from the numerous Jordan collectors from around the world. The PMG cards from '97-98 aren't autographed but for the vast number of Jordan collectors and those who … [Read more...]
1980s Fleer Basketball Stickers Skyrocket
Seeking investments in an uncertain market over the last few years, you could have put your money into a trendy tech stock or maybe an old reliable like General Electric but you'd have done much better if you’d chosen instead to buy… basketball stickers. Those old inserts—especially those from the company’s 1986 trading card revival—have increased in value to a point where … [Read more...]
Dream Team Doc Selling Memorabilia
The team doctor for the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team is auctioning off memorabilia from his time with the team. Heritage Auctions says Dr. David A. Fischer has consigned autographed shoes from Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and others along with team-signed basketballs and his Olympic ring. The items will be auctioned off next month. "It's arguably the most … [Read more...]
Jordan Jersey Tops $80,000 at Auction
A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during his final championship season with the Chicago Bulls sold for $80,527 last weekend. The jersey was worn by Jordan against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1, 1998 and included a Bulls letter of authenticity along with a photo match from that game--one of Chicago's rare losses during their "three peat" season. Another Jordan jersey … [Read more...]
