Mike Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago was so close to the family’s home they could walk there. Displayed inside were dozens of pieces of memorabilia, some from his playing and coaching days and others obtained from other notable athletes from Chicago and beyond. Now, much of it is going up for auction. Chicago-based Hindman will offer the Ditka Collection—over 180 … [Read more...] about Mike Ditka Auction Includes Game Balls, Photos, Restaurant Memorabilia
Mike Ditka
1962 Topps Football Easy to Collect; Tough in High Grade
Utilizing a horizontal design for the first time since 1957, the 1962 Topps football set gave future collectors of high grade cards some big headaches. The cause for discomfort are the unique but ultra-condition sensitive black borders, which were easily chipped and scuffed. Topps would employ the same strategy for the black backgrounds for its 1971 baseball set, with … [Read more...] about 1962 Topps Football Easy to Collect; Tough in High Grade
Heritage Auction Has Chicago Flair, PSA 8 Mantle
Heritage Auction is offering a hot summer night for collectors during the National Sports Collectors Convention later this month. And the some of the top items for sale carry a distinctive Chicago flavor. Items from Da Shot, Da Coach and Da Sweetness? That’s one way of putting it. Heritage’s live Summer Platinum Night, which begins at 7:30 p.m. CST on July 30 at the … [Read more...] about Heritage Auction Has Chicago Flair, PSA 8 Mantle
Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards
The 1980s gave us Ronald Reagan. MTV. Big hair. And a boatload of great football players. The greatest draft of all-time took place in 1983 when the first round was simply loaded with can't miss Hall of Famers, opening with John Elway and closing with Darrell Green, who spent 20 Hall of Fame years in the league. The list of the most popular 80s rookie cards is … [Read more...] about Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards