His legacy was secure but Robert Parish wasn’t quite ready to hang up his sneakers as the 1996-97 NBA season approached. At age 43 and already a three-time NBA champion, he signed on to play modest minutes for the Chicago Bulls. Now, the championship ring from that next-to-Last Dance season is about to go on the auction block. The diamond-studded piece is among … [Read more...] about Robert Parish’s Bulls Championship Ring Coming to Auction
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Second Bill Russell Jersey Sells for Over $1 Million
Complete with the bloodstains from some unknown on court battle, the second of two Bill Russell game jerseys to be offered since December sold for $1,022,250 on Friday as Hunt Auctions concluded the second auction of memorabilia consigned by the legendary NBA star. The autographed white jersey with Russell's famous number 6 sold for almost as much as the first … [Read more...] about Second Bill Russell Jersey Sells for Over $1 Million
1983 Sixers Championship Ring; Jim Craig’s “Miracle” Skates; FDR Signed Ball Top SCP Sale
A 1983 Philadelphia 76ers championship ring awarded to guard Clint Richardson sold for $118,230 as SCP Auctions wrapped up its Spring catalog auction. It was the third ’83 Sixers player ring to be sold at auction. SCP also sold Julius Erving’s ring for $244,239 in 2011. Bobby Jones’ ring, sold by a different auction house, went for $72K in 2011. The skates worn … [Read more...] about 1983 Sixers Championship Ring; Jim Craig’s “Miracle” Skates; FDR Signed Ball Top SCP Sale
Official Scorer’s Collection of All 6 Bulls Championship Rings at Auction
A complete set of all six Chicago Bulls championship rings from the Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen era are on the auction block. The property of longtime scorekeeper Bob Rosenberg, the rings are in the new Huggins & Scott Auctions catalog. The minimum bid for the group opens at $100,000. In 1998, on the occasion of Jordan and company's final NBA title, … [Read more...] about Official Scorer’s Collection of All 6 Bulls Championship Rings at Auction
Abdul-Jabbar Tells Stories of His Memorabilia as Auction Winds Down
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is taking an active role in promoting the ongoing auction of his career memorabilia. Bidding for 234 lots is set to close this weekend via Goldin Auctions. As we reported earlier this month, four of his championship rings are up for grabs as well as All-Star Game rings, game-worn jerseys, trophies and other items. Bidding for his 1987 Lakers championship … [Read more...] about Abdul-Jabbar Tells Stories of His Memorabilia as Auction Winds Down
Consignment of the Week: 1957 Celtics Championship Ring
The Boston Celtics’ NBA dynasty was just getting started thanks to the arrival of a game-changing player from the University of San Francisco. While Bill Russell’s impact was enormous, the Celts were a team and one of the players who shared that first NBA championship with the future Hall of Fame center was Lou Tsioropolous, a former University of Kentucky standout. … [Read more...] about Consignment of the Week: 1957 Celtics Championship Ring
When Shaq and Stallone Made a Trade: Bling to Hit Block
One earned multiple championships. The other made multiple movies. Both earned a lot of money. Fifteen years ago, Shaq and fellow Los Angeles resident Sylvester Stallone were pals who made a memorabilia trade. Now, Shaq’s glitzy gift to Sly is going on the auction block. SCP Auctions will sell a 2002 Lakers championship ring O’Neal handed to the man forever known as … [Read more...] about When Shaq and Stallone Made a Trade: Bling to Hit Block
George Mikan Memorabilia at Auction
Championship rings and other items that once belonged to pro basketball pioneer and Hall of Famer George Mikan are on the auction block through a California company that specializes in jewelry auctions. Nearly 20 items from the estate of Mikan’s wife Patricia are up for bid on eBay through Saturday, June 28 including a 2002 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship ring from the … [Read more...] about George Mikan Memorabilia at Auction
Chet Walker’s 1967 NBA Championship Ring at Auction
Chet Walker’s 1967 NBA Championship ring is up for auction. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer sold his Hall of Fame ring and trophy last year via Nate D Sanders Auctions and the company is conducting the sale of his only title ring as well. Walker’s speed and agility earned him the nickname “The Jet.” A Benton Harbor, Michigan native, Walker attended Bradley … [Read more...] about Chet Walker’s 1967 NBA Championship Ring at Auction
Reggie White Collection Coming to Auction
Memorabilia from the collection of one of the NFL’s all-time greats is coming to auction later this week. Worthridge Auctions will kick off its first event on Sunday with hundreds of lots including dozens of items from the estate of Reggie White. A two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 13-time Pro-Bowl player, and eight-time First-Team All-Pro selection, White won a … [Read more...] about Reggie White Collection Coming to Auction