If you were planning on going to the National Sports Collectors Convention to see Mike Tyson, you're out of luck. TriStar Productions, which runs the autograph pavilion, said Wednesday that Tyson has a health issue that leaves him currently unable to travel. There was no word on exactly what ailment will keep him away from the show in Chicago, which opens in a … [Read more...]
Julien’s: Holyfield ‘Destroyed His Own Auction’
The auction of items from the career of former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield’s career made a little under $1 million, but it could have been a lot more according to Julien’s Auctions. The company was angered last month when Holyfield went to court to stop the sale of 20 items including his 1984 Olympic bronze medal and robes from some of his biggest fights. … [Read more...]
Mike Tyson Returning to National
Tri-Star Productions scored a bit of a coup when it landed Mike Tyson to sign autographs at the 2011 National Sports Collectors Convention last summer. At the time, Tyson public signings were rare, but now he's made a couple of appearances for the company and plans to return to the NSCC this summer in Baltimore. Tyson will appear only once--kicking the final day of the show … [Read more...]
1962 Hank Aaron Uniform Sells for $85,237
Three vintage game worn jerseys sold for more than $180,000 combined in a weekend auction that again showed the strength of the memorabilia market. Leading the way in Lelands' Spring 2012 Auction was an autographed 1962 Hank Aaron uniform, pants included, that sold for $71,327. With the company's 19.5% buyer's premium tacked on to the winner's final bid, the Milwaukee Braves … [Read more...]