Michael Jordan has always been magic for memorabilia collectors, and the ESPN documentary “The Last Dance” has heightened interest in the basketball Hall of Famer. Original photographs of Jordan have been selling at a premium, and a shot of MJ going up for a jumper during his playing days at the University of North Carolina has fetched $14,000 in a private brokered … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Photo From UNC Days Sells For $14,000
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Michael Jordan Autographs Cheaper as Legend Turns 52
He turned another year older on Tuesday, eligible for AARP and his last game as an NBA player a dozen years in the rearview mirror but it was as if he was still a reigning champion. You know you’re a big deal when your 52nd birthday is trending on Twitter. Online, it was like any other day. Active bidding and buying as collectors sought out cheap Michael Jordan autographs … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Autographs Cheaper as Legend Turns 52
Jordan Recruiting Letters to be Displayed at Long Beach Show
Recruiting letters written to Michael Jordan by former North Carolina coaches Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge in 1980 will be on display at the Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectibles Expo January 30 - February 1. The three-day show will be held in the Long Beach, California Convention Center, 100 S. Pine Ave. The items had originally been on display in … [Read more...] about Jordan Recruiting Letters to be Displayed at Long Beach Show
Colleges Clamp Down on Autographs
The North Carolina men's basketball team has announced it will sell autographed basketballs signed by the 2010-11 team to the public beginning on October 1. Head coach Roy Williams will donate proceeds from the sale of balls to local charities. If selling team signed balls, even for charity, seems a little strange for a college team, you're probably not alone. Based … [Read more...] about Colleges Clamp Down on Autographs
2009-10 Playoff Contenders Basketball Review
By Rich Klein As we discussed in the Playoff Contenders Football Review, the Contenders brand is the second longest-running brand in the Panini product line. The football brand may be the most anticipated product of the football line so collectors were looking forward to seeing what Panini would do with the basketball effort. This product was released in late January … [Read more...] about 2009-10 Playoff Contenders Basketball Review