Carmelo Anthony’s 2004 Olympic bronze medal is up for sale. Juliens Auctions has it listed among the items in their Sports Legends Auction, which closes June 9. According to the auction house, Anthony was disappointed with the bronze medal finish and gifted the medal to a family member after the games and that person has consigned it to the auction. The current bid is … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony’s 2004 Olympic Bronze Medal Up for Bid
Muhammad Ali
Bidding on Ali’s Gloves from 1964 Liston Fight Tops $200,000
The boxing gloves that Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) wore when he beat Sonny Liston and won his first heavyweight championship in 1964 are on the auction block. The gloves, which are from the estate of Ali’s long-time trainer Angelo Dundee, have a current high bid of over $203,000 via Heritage Auctions, which anticipates a winning bid of at least $500,000. The … [Read more...] about Bidding on Ali’s Gloves from 1964 Liston Fight Tops $200,000
Big Bucks for Ozzie’s Gold Gloves, Babe’s Sweater, Oscar’s MVP and Hornung’s Heisman
Ozzie Smith’s 13 Gold Glove Awards from 1980-1992 sold for $519,203, the only known Babe Ruth Yankees team sweater went for $250,642, Oscar Robertson’s 1963-64 Most Valuable Player Award attracted a bid of $17 7,632 and Paul Hornung’s Heisman Memorial Trophy sold for $173,102 in SCP Auctions’ November auction which concluded early Sunday. All prices are inclusive of a 20 … [Read more...] about Big Bucks for Ozzie’s Gold Gloves, Babe’s Sweater, Oscar’s MVP and Hornung’s Heisman
Ali-Liston, Ali-Frazier Gloves Become Most Valuable Boxing Memorabilia
The champ is still the champ. Two pairs of boxing gloves from historic Muhammad Ali fights each brought $385,848 in an auction of memorabilia from the estate of famed trainer Angelo Dundee. The gloves each set record prices for the most valuable boxing memorabilia ever sold, according to SCP Auctions, which was given charge of the Dundee collection. More than 150 items … [Read more...] about Ali-Liston, Ali-Frazier Gloves Become Most Valuable Boxing Memorabilia
Bidding for Ali Fight Gloves, Ozzie’s Gold Gloves Heats Up
The bidding for the Angelo Dundee Estate Collection of boxing memorabilia, the Ozzie Smith Collection of baseball memorabilia, a Babe Ruth sweater from the early 1920s and Mickey Mantle’s 1964-1967 model game-worn jacket is expected to heat up this week, as SCP Auctions closes out its final major catalog auction of 2012. The Dundee collection ends on Friday, Nov. 30 while the … [Read more...] about Bidding for Ali Fight Gloves, Ozzie’s Gold Gloves Heats Up
VIDEO: A Look at the Angelo Dundee Collection
One of the most important collections of boxing memorabilia hits the auction block this fall when bidding opens on the collection of the late legendary trainer Angelo Dundee. As we reported last month, hundreds of items from the Dundee's career including numerous Muhammad Ali fight-worn gloves, trunks and other memorabilia will be sold via SCP Auctions. Dundee also … [Read more...] about VIDEO: A Look at the Angelo Dundee Collection
Best Known Babe Ruth Autographed Baseball Sells for $388,375
The Babe always did know how to steal a spotlight. A single-singed Babe Ruth autographed baseball was the top selling item in Heritage Auctions' Platinum Night sale in Baltimore Thursday night. With the company's buyer's premium, the selling price was $388,375, shattering all records for Ruth signed balls. The clean, white William Harridge official American League ball was … [Read more...] about Best Known Babe Ruth Autographed Baseball Sells for $388,375
Angelo Dundee Collection Including Gloves from Big Ali Fights Consigned to Auction
Boxing memorabilia from the estate of the man who trained both Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard will be sold by SCP Auctions this fall. The Angelo Dundee Estate Collection of boxing memorabilia, including sets of gloves from two of Ali’s most memorable fights, will be included in the company’s November 2012 online auction. In a Hall of Fame career that began in 1952, … [Read more...] about Angelo Dundee Collection Including Gloves from Big Ali Fights Consigned to Auction
Ali’s Thrilla in Manila Trunks Going on Auction Block
The trunks Muhammad Ali wore in what’s considered by most to be one of the greatest boxing matches ever are going on the auction block. The famous white Everlast trunks donned by Ali in his epic 1975 “Thrilla in Manila” win over Joe Frazier have been consigned to Robert Edward Auctions. The story is something out of Storage Wars. Saved by Ali's assistant trainer and friend … [Read more...] about Ali’s Thrilla in Manila Trunks Going on Auction Block
PSA Also Offering SMR Access Free
As we reported earlier this month, PSA has opened up its Population Report to the masses for the first time. The company has now announced that it is also makings its monthly online SMR Online Price Guide available at no charge. It previously cost $39.95 annually for a subscription to view both. “As a company, we believe in providing information to consumers because the … [Read more...] about PSA Also Offering SMR Access Free