It's one of only three known to exist, which stands to reason when you realize it's nearly 160 years old. There's also a pretty good story behind the 1860 Brooklyn Atlantics CDV that sold for $180,000 late Thursday night through Heritage Auctions. It was nearly cast aside after a death in the family. You can read the story at … [Read more...] about Notes: Story Behind Great Great Grandpa’s Card; Signed NBA All-Star Jersey Auction; Kid Gives Milestone HR Back
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LeBron, Curry, Durant Top NBA All-Star Jersey Auction
He may not be having the most memorable season of his career, but when it comes to game-worn NBA jerseys, LeBron James remains the biggest seller. A jersey worn by James in the first half of this year's NBA All-Star Game sold for $88,907 late last week at NBA Auctions--over $30,000 more than the one donned by the game's MVP, Kevin Durant and nearly four times as … [Read more...] about LeBron, Curry, Durant Top NBA All-Star Jersey Auction
LeBron’s Shorts, Shirt Shine at NBA All-Star Auction
LeBron James game-used and event-worn memorabilia continues to sell at a torrid pace, and that was never more evident than at the NBA Auctions’ latest sale. Two pieces of event-worn clothing from the NBA All-Star Game have already sold for five figures, and one item remaining on the block is close to $3,000 with two days to go. Two auctions ended Thursday as … [Read more...] about LeBron’s Shorts, Shirt Shine at NBA All-Star Auction
Historic NBA All-Star Game Memorabilia Showcase
The history of the NBA All-Star Game dates back to 1951 when Easy Ed Macauley of the Celtics led the East over the West 111-94 in Boston. Since then, the MVP trophy from the annual gathering of greats has included names like Cousy, Pettit, Russell, Chamberlain, Robertson, Baylor, West, Erving, Bird, Johnson, Jordan and James. Back in the day when teams pinched pennies … [Read more...] about Historic NBA All-Star Game Memorabilia Showcase
Hoops Cards to Return in March
It's the set that gave us David Robinson's rookie cards (both of them); draft pick redemption cards and borderless photos that will take today's 30-somethings back to their childhood. Hoops brand cards are coming back, ready to launch in March as part of the Panini America NBA license. After more than a year of buildup that included special preview cards at last year’s NBA … [Read more...] about Hoops Cards to Return in March
Editor’s Blog: Dr. J Part II, Cabinet Full ‘O Cards, Your 1970 Topps Memories
SCP Auctions' December monthly auction included several dozen more items from what was apparently a massive collection of memorabilia saved by Julius Erving. Bidding wrapped up overnight with Dr. J's 1983 NBA All-Star Game uniform selling for $73,296. The '83 game was one of the Doc's finest efforts. In front of the Los Angeles crowd at The Forum, Erving put on a … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Dr. J Part II, Cabinet Full ‘O Cards, Your 1970 Topps Memories
Editor’s Blog: DiMaggio Jersey Sells for $250K+, Kid Gets Forked Over Mantle Card, Beckett Graded Card Guide Coming
A 1948-49 Joe DiMaggio jersey topped all bidding early Thursday morning, as Grey Flannel Auctions wrapped up its final event of 2011. The road gray shirt sold for $256,868 including the company's buyer's premium. The auction company claimed the jersey was worn by the late Hall of Famer in '48 and possibly also the following season. Another item from Yankee history also … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: DiMaggio Jersey Sells for $250K+, Kid Gets Forked Over Mantle Card, Beckett Graded Card Guide Coming
Michael Jordan ’97-98 UD Game Jersey Card Brings $30,123
What’s considered the first ever game used/worn jersey, autographed & serial numbered Michael Jordan card ever made closed at $30,123 in an eBay auction Sunday night. The auction brought serious—and well financed—MJ collectors out of the woodwork for the 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys #GJ13A, limited to just 23 cards. . The ungraded card, constructed with rounded … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan ’97-98 UD Game Jersey Card Brings $30,123