Football great Willie Roaf was not heavily recruited coming out of Pine Bluff (Arkansas) high school in the late eighties, so much so that he considered pursuing basketball instead of football at the college level. The choice to pursue a career on the gridiron was a very wise one, as Roaf became a consensus First Team All-American at Louisiana Tech and a finalist for the … [Read more...] about Willie Roaf Talks Upper Deck Rookie Photo Shoot, Special Relationship with Fans and Massive Mancave
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You Can Guard Mike: Michael Thomas Rookie Card Picks, Hottest Auctions
Despite some eye-popping numbers, Michael Thomas' rookie cards had yet to truly take off during his first few seasons. A rapidly growing market has finally done what NFL DBs couldn’t do: catch up to him. Thomas isn't yet among the first names football card collectors and investors tend to think of, but he's on pace to have a Hall of Fame-worthy … [Read more...] about You Can Guard Mike: Michael Thomas Rookie Card Picks, Hottest Auctions
Saint Jim: 1967 Taylor Jersey Coming to Auction
Sunday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints came 50 seasons after one of the greatest players in pro football history went from one of those franchises to the other. Bring up Jim Taylor’s name and most any football fan will picture a crew-cut, hard-nosed running back for Vince Lombardi’s Packers. Indeed, Taylor was one of the most important … [Read more...] about Saint Jim: 1967 Taylor Jersey Coming to Auction
Amazing Tech Helps Gleason Sign Jerseys for ALS Research
Have you ever seen anyone autograph something—with their eyes? An extraordinary result of modern technology is giving collectors and fans the chance to own a truly unique piece of memorabilia and help those suffering from ALS. Answer ALS has teamed with Microsoft, marketing agency KBS and former NFL defensive back Steve Gleason, who has been battling the disease for three … [Read more...] about Amazing Tech Helps Gleason Sign Jerseys for ALS Research
Brees Record-Setting Uniform Goes to Hall of Fame
Don't look for the uniform worn by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees when he broke the long-standing record for passing yards in a season in any sports memorabilia auction. It's now part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s collection. The jersey, pants, socks and shoes worn by Brees in the Week 16 nationally televised Monday Night Football game against the division … [Read more...] about Brees Record-Setting Uniform Goes to Hall of Fame
Iconic Steel Curtain Banner Brings $57,500
A hand-painted banner created during the high point of the Pittsburgh Steelers 1970s dynasty and displayed regularly at Three Rivers Stadium sold for $57,500 in the official Super Bowl XLV auction on Saturday in Dallas. The banner, featuring members of the Steel Curtain defensive line, is instantly recognizable to fans who have seen it countless times on TV, in NFL Films … [Read more...] about Iconic Steel Curtain Banner Brings $57,500
Saints, LeBron Among Top eBay Sellers in 2010
eBay has announced its annual “Top Shopped” report, revealing some of the top trends that captivated shoppers’ curiosity – and cash – in 2010. For sports fans and collectors, the New Orleans Saints, LeBron James and Peyton Manning were among the leaders. eBay analyzed sales and search data across categories in the Marketplace to identify the year’s … [Read more...] about Saints, LeBron Among Top eBay Sellers in 2010
Ten Vintage Football Cards For the Serious Collector
Football cards have been underrated for years. Even a price surge in the early 1990s that brought them up from the ridiculously cheap to the 'respectable' level hasn't bridged what is sometimes a sizable gap between the greatest football cards and their baseball cousins. Don't get the idea that the best of the best are dirt cheap, though. If you're fascinated by the game's … [Read more...] about Ten Vintage Football Cards For the Serious Collector
NFL Kicks Off Season With Charity Auction
The NFL has launched its "Back to Football 2010 Kickoff Charity Auction" to support the New Orleans Saints Gulf Coast Renewal Fund. The NFL is offering unique experiences and autographed memorabilia from some of the league’s top stars, including Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees and Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre, who will face off Sept. 9 in the league’s season … [Read more...] about NFL Kicks Off Season With Charity Auction