One hundred years after it was awarded, a rare first-place Olympic medal from the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris has been certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company. NGC says the medal was submitted for certification during the recently concluded summer games that were also held in Paris. The medal will be displayed at Fanatics Fest NYC, being held at the Javits Center in … [Read more...] about 1924 Olympic Medal from Paris Games Gets Certified, Encapsulated
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As War Rages On, Gold Medal Skiier from Ukraine Sells Olympic Medals
“The war taught us to thank the indomitable and brave soldiers every day for the protection of Ukraine - for the fact that we can live, work, study, and play sports. The war taught us stress resistance and endurance. The war emphasized the real values for each of us. We learned to empathize, we learned to support each other. We have become more humane, kinder. The war taught me … [Read more...] about As War Rages On, Gold Medal Skiier from Ukraine Sells Olympic Medals
1936 Berlin Olympic Gold Medal Won by “Boys in the Boat” Rower John White to be Auctioned
The Olympic Gold medal won by one member of an inspirational team that became the subject of a book and major motion picture is coming to market. Grey Flannel Auctions will offer the 1936 medal won by John White, one of the revered rowers whose story was the subject George Clooney directed film, The Boys in the Boat in its upcoming auction. The Boys in the Boat tells … [Read more...] about 1936 Berlin Olympic Gold Medal Won by “Boys in the Boat” Rower John White to be Auctioned
Bob Beamon’s Gold Medal From Historic Long Jump Headed To Auction
Bob Beamon’s record-breaking leap at the 1968 Summer Olympics remains a breathtaking event. And even though his world mark has been broken, Beamon’s long jump record of 29 feet, 2½ in Mexico City remains one of sports’ greatest moments, as he stretched the world mark by an incredible 1 foot, 9¾ inches. The gold medal Beamon won in Mexico City has been a source of pride, but … [Read more...] about Bob Beamon’s Gold Medal From Historic Long Jump Headed To Auction
Notes: Breaker Sentenced for Bad Checks; Offer for MJ’s Introductory Jersey; 1896 Olympic Medal; Farewell to a Hobby Icon
A 41-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to passing bad checks for sports card boxes he bought from a shop owner in the area. Jason M. Leibold, 41, of Huron, was accused of buying over $118,000 worth of sports card boxes from Momma Tried Sports Cards in Sandusky using checks that bounced. Court documents indicated Leibold bought the sealed boxes for … [Read more...] about Notes: Breaker Sentenced for Bad Checks; Offer for MJ’s Introductory Jersey; 1896 Olympic Medal; Farewell to a Hobby Icon
Luz Long’s 1936 Olympics Silver Medal Sells for Record $488,435
One of the most historically significant Olympic winner’s medals — Carl Ludwig “Luz” Long’s 1936 Berlin Olympics silver medal in Men’s Long Jump — sold for $488,435 at SCP Auctions Saturday night. It’s a new record for any Olympic silver medal ever sold publicly. In comparison, NBA legend Bill Russell’s Olympic gold medal went for just slightly more, $587,500, about a … [Read more...] about Luz Long’s 1936 Olympics Silver Medal Sells for Record $488,435
Second Jesse Owens Gold Medal Coming to Auction
The history of the modern Olympic Games is filled with historic accomplishments - Jim Thorpe's pentathlon and decathlon, Mark Spitz's seven gold medals, the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" - but none had to social, historical or political impact as Jesse Owens' performance at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. One of the four gold medals he earned will hit the market in the Goldin … [Read more...] about Second Jesse Owens Gold Medal Coming to Auction
Gold Medal From Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final Coming to Auction
Chicago Tribune sportswriter Robert Markus called it “the greatest three-second violation in the history of the sport.” The controversial ending to the gold medal basketball game at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich remains a stinging defeat to American pride. The U.S. squad, with a 63-0 record in Olympic competition since the sport was introduced to the Games in 1936, … [Read more...] about Gold Medal From Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final Coming to Auction
Big Price for 1968 Grenoble Olympics Torch
The biggest price at an auction of rare Olympic memorabilia ended with a six-figure sale--but it wasn’t for an item used in competition. Boston-based RR Auction sold a 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics torch for $231,287. The torch, one of just 33 manufactured was used by French wrestler Daniel Robin to light the Olympic cauldron during the closing ceremonies in Grenoble's Le … [Read more...] about Big Price for 1968 Grenoble Olympics Torch
RR Auction Set to Launch First Sports-Only Sale
RR Auction has been selling historic, entertainment, space and other collectibles for 40 years. Next month, the Boston-based company will launch its first auction dedicated strictly to sports memorabilia, with more than 650 items scheduled to go on the block including some rare baseball cards, championship rings, autographed items and game-used memorabilia. The auction is set … [Read more...] about RR Auction Set to Launch First Sports-Only Sale