The litigation between Upper Deck and Panini America will continue to advance through the courts, as a motion to dismiss by Panini was rejected by a federal judge. The lawsuit, The Upper Deck Company v. Panini America, Inc., was originally filed Jan. 29 in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. Upper Deck was suing Panini over images of Michael Jordan that … [Read more...]
Jordan Shoe and Glove from 1994 Birthday Project Sold at Auction
A single Nike Air Jordan I shoe and black Wilson baseball glove, both once owned by Michael Jordan, sold for over $62,000 at auction Sunday night. The items were consigned to Heritage Auctions by the son of the man who turned them into metallic birthday gifts on behalf of Michael Jordan’s wife back in 1994. The size 13.5 shoe—possibly game-worn -- and monogrammed … [Read more...]
Panini Seeks Dismissal Of UD’s Lawsuit Over Jordan Background Images On Cards
Panini America answered Upper Deck’s lawsuit over images of Michael Jordan that appear in the background of three sets released by the Dallas-based company with a motion for dismissal. Panini’s response, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, was basically this: Upper Deck’s claims are baseless and Panini claims its trading card rival … [Read more...]
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...]
Basket and Backboard from Jordan’s 1989 Playoff Buzzer Beater Up for Auction
“The Shot,” it’s called – that and nothing more. “Of all the famous buckets Michael Jordan sank,” Sports Illustrated recently noted, “only one of them is iconic enough to be known simply as ‘The Shot.’” It happened on May 7, 1989. With time running out, the Chicago Bulls trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-99 in the fifth and deciding game of an Eastern … [Read more...]
High-End Michael Jordan Cards, Collections Arrive at Auction
Some high-end Michael Jordan cards and even one massive collection have arrived on eBay, just ahead of the final two episodes of "The Last Dance" on ESPN. It’s no secret now that Jordan cards have been the hobby’s hottest, with prices for nearly everything soaring to uncharted territory. Even relatively common base cards from the early 1990s are generating interest … [Read more...]
Pair of Game-Worn, Autographed Air Jordans 1s Up for Auction
A pair of game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan shoes from the early stages of his NBA career-- a style that launched the concept for future signature sneaker lines-- is up for auction with an expected sales price well into six figures. New York-based auction house Sotheby’s is now accepting bids for a pair of the 35-year-old specially-made shoes that Michael Jordan wore … [Read more...]
Check from 1998 Michael Jordan Casino Visit Up for Auction
A check made payable to "TRUMP INDIANA, INC" for $15,000.00 while Michael Jordan visited a casino owned by Donald Trump in 1998 is on the auction block. Jordan's casino visits, which were prominently featured in the "Last Dance" series with his famous trip to Atlantic City between Games 1 and 2 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals against the New York … [Read more...]
Popular Michael Jordan Baseball Cards Remain Mostly Cheap
Michael Jordan basketball cards are among the hottest collectibles in the market right now. But Jordan also has several baseball cards thanks mostly to a brief professional stint in the minor leagues with the Chicago White Sox. Jordan played in 127 games for the 1994 Birmingham Barons, stealing 30 bases in 48 attempts and driving in 51 runs but with slugging and on-base … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan Rookie Cards Value Soaring – 1986-87 Fleer
This Michael Jordan rookie card isn’t scarce. Not in the true sense of the word. PSA has examined over 17,000 of them alone and when you count Beckett and SGC and the many cards sitting in sets or just left ungraded, it's clear you don't have to go far to find one. However, the 1986-87 Fleer Jordan rookie card is clearly the most popular basketball card ever … [Read more...]