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
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Panini Producing Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Sets
Panini America will debut a special 10-card 2015 All-Star Game exclusive set Tuesday when NBA House opens its doors ahead of Sunday’s contest at Madison Square Garden. NBA House, an interactive fan fest, will be located in Skylight at Moynihan Station in Manhattan (Feb. 10-16) and at LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre (Feb. 11-15). Collectors who make any purchase of Panini … [Read more...] about Panini Producing Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Sets
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
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