For the past seven years, collector Tim Virgilio has spent his limited free time raising money to help military veterans and their families. His Signatures for Soldiers charity turns autographs from current and former athletes into cash. He's a one man mission--with little in the way out outside support other than a table at the National Sports Collectors Convention … [Read more...] about Chiefs’ Lineman/Collector Andrew Wylie to Sport Signatures for Soldiers Cleats
My Cause My Cleats
Goldin Partners with Deshaun Watson for Fundraising Cleat Auction
There will be many pairs of cleats worn by NFL players over the next week during the My Cause My Cleats initiative that will be sold for charity through NFL Auctions. But not all of them. Goldin Auctions has partnered with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to offer his colorful custom-painted cleats worn in Sunday’s game with the Indianapolis Colts. … [Read more...] about Goldin Partners with Deshaun Watson for Fundraising Cleat Auction
My Cause My Cleats Will Bring More One-of-a-Kind NFL Shoes to Auction
A record number of players are participating in the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign and that should mean more of them hitting the auction block. For the fifth-consecutive season, NFL players will raise awareness for non-profit organizations and causes on the field through the campaign. For the first time, more than 1,000 players are participating. Reppin’ causes close … [Read more...] about My Cause My Cleats Will Bring More One-of-a-Kind NFL Shoes to Auction
Notes: 1982’s “Card of the Year”; Game-Worn Auctions
Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk turned 72 on Thursday. That was his uniform number with the Chicago White Sox in the 1980s, who eventually retired it. Interestingly, his rookie card is in the ’72 Topps set…and he hit 72 homers after turning 40 according to historian Christopher Kamka. It was while wearing that number with the Sox that Fisk was featured on a 1982 Topps In … [Read more...] about Notes: 1982’s “Card of the Year”; Game-Worn Auctions
Notes: COMC’s Bulk Editor and Holiday Promotion; Miracle in Miami Ball, NFL Cleats at Auction
It may be holiday time, but there is a lot going on at COMC. The company says sellers who use the site to sell cards can now download a new bulk editor to change prices on their inventory in rapid fashion—and right from their desktop. You can learn more here. On Christmas Day, COMC also launched a week-long opportunity for sellers to offer discount pricing … [Read more...] about Notes: COMC’s Bulk Editor and Holiday Promotion; Miracle in Miami Ball, NFL Cleats at Auction
NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats Auctions Will Aid Players’ Favorite Charities
NFL players will take the field in some special cleats this Sunday and collectors will have a chance to buy them as part of a fundraising campaign for players’ favorite charities. More than 500 players are planning to showcase their causes on-field during games as part of the league’s My Cause, My Cleats campaign. initiative is a culmination of 18 months of collaborative … [Read more...] about NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats Auctions Will Aid Players’ Favorite Charities