The document that helped relaunch the modern Olympic Games in the 1890s has sold for $8.8 million, becoming the most valuable piece of sports-related memorabilia ever sold, according to Sotheby’s. The auction for Pierre Cubertin’s 14-page “manifesto” played out at Sotheby’s in New York with three international bidders battling for over 12 minutes before the gavel dropped. … [Read more...]
1916 Herpolsheimer’s Ruth; Second-Ranked 1956 Topps Set Bring 6 Figures at Auction
A rare example of Babe Ruth’s 1916 rookie card sold for a record-setting $110,612 as RR Auction wrapped up its latest sports card and memorabilia auction. The card, under the umbrella of M101-4, was distributed by Herpolsheimer’s clothing store in Grand Rapids, MI and is one of only four graded by PSA. While M101-4 cards were produced by The Sporting News and … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Magic Johnson Dream Team Gamer Expected to Bring Big Price
Technically, it was called the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team but the roster quickly took on a moniker more fitting of the greatest accumulation of basketball talent ever to wear the same uniform. The “Dream Team” was born thanks to a confluence of stars that’s impossible to top even in today’s superstar-heavy pro game and a rule change that enabled pro … [Read more...]
Notes: Card Thief Sentenced; Rose Collector on TV; Doncic China Jersey; Rare Olympic Torch; More
A Maryland man who stole thousands of dollars of baseball cards and comic books from a storage unit has been sentenced to eight years in prison. David Emmons Stone, 46, was found guilty of theft of more than $25,000 and less than $100,000 in February. During this week's court proceeding, Stone was also ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution to the victim, Danilo Cabahug, a … [Read more...]
Notes: Leonard Finals Shirt Brings $48K; Olympic Gold Medal Sold; Bowman Color Box; Funny Video
Kawhi Leonard’s jersey from Game 4 of the NBA Finals has sold for $48,240. NBA Auctions offered the Toronto Raptors’ red “North” jerseys as part of an ongoing sale of memorabilia from this season’s playoffs. Leonard also wore the jersey in one game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Kyle Lowery’s Game 4 Finals shirt sold for $12,100 while the one donned by … [Read more...]
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...]
Latest Edition of Long Beach Expo Returns This Week
The Long Beach Expo returns next weekend with sports cards, stamps, coins and other collectibles sharing the same space in southern California. This year, the expo will also host the 2018 World Olympic Collectors' Fair. The September edition of the expo will again be held in the Long Beach, California Convention Center located at 100 S. Pine Ave. It’s hosted by … [Read more...]
1955 Dodgers World Series Ring Fetches Top Price At RR Auction Sale
Bidders had a sentimental streak during RR Auction’s inaugural dedicated sports event, favoring The Boys of Summer and “Brian’s Song” over a bevy of sports memorabilia items. More than a dozen sports items brought in five-figure payouts for consignors on Friday, but the top item was a 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series championship ring that fetched $45,049, including … [Read more...]