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...]
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...]
Super Bowl Auction Items Get Some Wall Street Journal TV Time
From a 1960s Jim Brown jersey to a football signed by Beyonce’, the 2015 Super Bowl Auction encompasses a little of everything that keeps the nation’s interest focused on football. There’s even a signed Tom Brady jersey that was not deflated in any way, shape or form. The live auction will take place Saturday January 31 in Phoenix and includes nearly 550 lots of rare and … [Read more...]
NFL Salute to Service Auction Benefits Veterans Programs
Game-used and game-worn items from the NFL and NFLPA 2014 Salute to Service campaign will be hitting the auction block over the next few weeks with proceeds going to the league's partner charities. It's part of a larger initiative undertaken by the NFL centered in and around America's service members. The special coin used for Sunday night’s Packers-Bears game is among the … [Read more...]
NFL to Salute Service Members; Hold Special Auction
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association will continue its long history of honoring veterans and active duty members of the military with its annual Salute to Service campaign and auction. During designated games, players will wear newly designed on-field apparel including hats, sweatshirts, gloves and captains patches, and will use camouflage Gatorade … [Read more...]
1940s Sammy Baugh Jersey Brings $109,000 at Super Bowl Auction
A 1940s Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins jersey was the most sought after piece of football memorabilia at the Super Bowl XLVII Live Auction in New Orleans Saturday, realizing $109,250.00 during live bidding at the NFL Experience. The Baugh jersey was part of the personal collection of former Washington Redskins equipment manager Harry “Kelly” Miller who spent over 40 years … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Auction, Appraisal Fair Set for Indianapolis
Hunt Auctions will again partner with NFL Auction and NFL PLAYERS to produce The Super Bowl XLVI Live Auction and Appraisal Fair at the NFL Experience presented by GMC in Indianapolis. The Super Bowl Auction festivities will begin Friday, January 27th and include an eight day Auction Preview Exhibition of the 350+ auction items coinciding with Appraisal Fair. The auction events … [Read more...]
NFL Auctions to Benefit Children of 9/11 Victims
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association will contribute $1 million to three memorials and two charities related to the events of September 11, 2001, it was announced Tuesday. The two groups also said they would donate all proceeds from the sale of items at NFL Auctions from games played on Sunday, Sept. 11. The first Sunday of the NFL regular season … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Auction Kicks Off
Hunt Auctions is again teaming with NFL Auction and NFL PLAYERS to produce the Super Bowl XLV Live Auction at NFL Experience, located at the Dallas Convention Center. 600 football related items from both past and present stars ranging from Gale Sayers to Peyton Manning. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit charities designated by the NFL, NFL PLAYERS and … [Read more...]