It was Andy Warhol who reminded us that “The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” In 1981, during the third annual National Sports Festival in Syracuse, photographer Mike Greenlar snapped an image of a seven-footer from Georgetown named Patrick Ewing—regarded at the time as one of the premiere big men in the country. In an era … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Young Hoopers Before They Became Legends
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Signed Michael Jordan Rookie Year Sneakers Expected to Fetch Big Price
Even as a rookie, it was apparent that Michael Jordan was going to be a special basketball player. And with interest in Jordan picking up recently because of ESPN’s documentary, “The Last Dance,” just about any MJ memorabilia has been pure gold on the auction circuit. A pair of Jordan sneakers sold for $560,000 during a Sotheby’s auction in May, … [Read more...] about Signed Michael Jordan Rookie Year Sneakers Expected to Fetch Big Price
Collectors’ Efforts Shedding More Light on 1982 – 1992 Nike Poster Cards
What do Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Nolan Ryan, Mike Schmidt, Ken Griffey Jr, Wayne Gretzky, Bo Jackson, Jerry Rice and Howie Long have in common with Spike Lee, Bo Diddley, Billy Crystal, Buggs Bunny and Super Dave Osborn? Answer: They all starred in the iconic set of Nike posters released in the 1980s. Nike was … [Read more...] about Collectors’ Efforts Shedding More Light on 1982 – 1992 Nike Poster Cards
Original 1985 Air Jordan Game Shoes Bring Record $560,000
A pair of original Air Jordan sneakers created during Michael Jordan’s rookie season sold for $560,000 Sunday afternoon at Sotheby's, setting a new auction record for any pair of athletic shoes. Following a bidding war which drove the value up by $300,000 within the final twenty minutes of the sale, the pair achieved more than 3.5x their $150,000 high estimate. Bidders … [Read more...] about Original 1985 Air Jordan Game Shoes Bring Record $560,000
Pair of Game-Worn, Autographed Air Jordans 1s Up for Auction
A pair of game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan shoes from the early stages of his NBA career-- a style that launched the concept for future signature sneaker lines-- is up for auction with an expected sales price well into six figures. New York-based auction house Sotheby’s is now accepting bids for a pair of the 35-year-old specially-made shoes that Michael Jordan wore … [Read more...] about Pair of Game-Worn, Autographed Air Jordans 1s Up for Auction