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
Notes: Charity Auction for Lakers Jerseys; Topps Signs Card Deal with Team GB
Jerseys worn last season by LeBron James and other members of the Los Angeles Lakers are up for auction through MeiGray, with proceeds going to charity. The auction is part of MeiGray’s game-worn partnership with the Lakers, signed last year. Net proceeds from the auction benefit the Lakers Youth Foundation, which focuses on helping underserved youth develop … [Read more...] about Notes: Charity Auction for Lakers Jerseys; Topps Signs Card Deal with Team GB
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
Notes: Philly Show; 1956 Football Mystery Packs; Sam Huff’s Stuff Sold; Louganis Auctioning Olympic Medals
It was a big weekend for larger shows: Dallas and Philly among them. A case of the flue forced Pete Rose to cancel his appearance at the first of three Philly Shows this year, but is old teammate, Johnny Bench signed lots of autographs on Saturday. In Greene County, OH, one of the faster growing events in that neck of the woods takes place twice a … [Read more...] about Notes: Philly Show; 1956 Football Mystery Packs; Sam Huff’s Stuff Sold; Louganis Auctioning Olympic Medals
Notes: Ukraine Gymnast Selling Olympic Medal to Aid War Effort
A former gymnast from Ukraine is selling his silver medal from the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, with proceeds going to help the war effort his his country. Ruslan Mezentsev was part of Ukraine's men's artistic team that took second behind the Chinese national team. Mezentsev will be donating all funds to help his town fight the war in Ukraine, and RR … [Read more...] about Notes: Ukraine Gymnast Selling Olympic Medal to Aid War Effort
Document That Led to Modern Olympics Sells for $8.8 Million
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...] about Document That Led to Modern Olympics Sells for $8.8 Million
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...] about 1916 Herpolsheimer’s Ruth; Second-Ranked 1956 Topps Set Bring 6 Figures at Auction
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