We've screened the HBO Real Sports segment on the collecting boom that's scheduled to air tomorrow night. It runs about 14 1/2 minutes and is probably worth your time. Correspondent Jon Frankel talks with Adam Ripps, a recent high school graduate who built a $3 million collection over the last six years by buying and re-selling cards, starting with Giannis … [Read more...] about Notes: HBO Collecting Story Preview; $2 Million Brady; Heritage Bullish After Auction; Dodgers Collection, USFL Miscuts
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning Jerseys at Auction Represent Start, End of Hall of Fame Career
There will be highlights, speeches and news conferences this weekend as the NFL puts the career of Peyton Manning into perspective. Two items now up for auction can put a dandy bow on it, too. While luminaries and the new inductees gather in Canton, OH for the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions, Heritage Auctions is offering the pair of Manning game jerseys—one from … [Read more...] about Peyton Manning Jerseys at Auction Represent Start, End of Hall of Fame Career
Manning, Other 2021 HOF Inductees to Sign in Canton
Peyton Manning will be among those who will take part in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s autograph signing session for 2021 inductees on Saturday, August 7. For a flat fee, the Hall anually offers collectors and fans the chance to snare autographs from each member of the class. With no ceremony in 2020, the Hall will have two classes to induct this summer. The 2020 … [Read more...] about Manning, Other 2021 HOF Inductees to Sign in Canton
Super Bowl LII Auction Set for February 3
Hunt Auctions and NFL Auction will once again join together at Super Bowl LI to host a Super Bowl Live Auction event on Feb. 3. With Super Bowl LII coming to Minneapolis, items from the personal collections of three legendary Vikings players will highlight the annual event. Select pieces from Hall of Fame members Carl Eller, Chris Doleman, and Brett Favre will be offered as … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LII Auction Set for February 3
Panini Eternal Honors Past Champs, Big Moments with On Demand Cards
Make way for another on-demand trading card program, but this one won’t necessarily be as fresh as the day’s headlines. Three months after announcing its "Instant" on-demand program to rival Topps NOW, Panini America has launched Panini Eternal, which promises to deliver cards “honoring important moments in sports history, along with special tributes and commemorations of … [Read more...] about Panini Eternal Honors Past Champs, Big Moments with On Demand Cards
Photo of the Day: Peyton Manning, High School Star
A lot can happen in 22 years. Outside of his family, local fans and college recruiters, not many people would have recognized the name ‘Peyton Manning’ prior to the start of the 1993 football season. He was a New Orleans area high school player, just going through pre-season drills when a local newspaper photographer stopped by on assignment. The 8x10 photo’s reverse … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Peyton Manning, High School Star
Bronco Backers Selling Ball From Peyton Manning’s Next-to-Last TD Pass
A lucky bounce could be worth a nice payday to a family of Denver Broncos fans. They wound up with the football used in the second-to-last touchdown pass of quarterback Peyton Manning’s long career and have placed it in an upcoming auction. Manning threw two touchdown passes in the AFC Championship game in Denver on January 24, the first coming on a 21-yard strike to … [Read more...] about Bronco Backers Selling Ball From Peyton Manning’s Next-to-Last TD Pass
Manning to Sign Career Inscriptions for Fanatics
He made it official Monday, announcing his retirement with emotion and good humor. “18 is a good number,” said the man who spent that many seasons largely re-writing the NFL record book. It didn’t take long to find evidence of Peyton Manning signing autographs with final career notations. He'll be doing so soon through the company with which he has a signature … [Read more...] about Manning to Sign Career Inscriptions for Fanatics
Notes: Big Vintage Prices, Broncos Super Fan, Exclusive Helmet
A 1955 Topps PSA 8 Roberto Clemente sold Monday night for $45,100, yet another strong price for one of the hobby’s hottest cards. One sold via Goldin Auctions last week for $58,560. For much of 2014, you could have purchased one for less than $15,000. A 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card, also graded 8, brought $36,102. Two years ago, they regularly changed hands for … [Read more...] about Notes: Big Vintage Prices, Broncos Super Fan, Exclusive Helmet
Super Bowl Bet in the Cards for Shop Owners in Colorado, Washington
A couple of card shop owners who just happen to hail from cities representing this season's Super Bowl contenders are putting a little wager on the game. With the game just over a week away, so much of the focus has been on Manning vs Wilson and Demaryius vs Sherman, but the real attention should be on Mike’s Stadium Sportscards in Aurora, CO vs DJ’s Sportscards in Renton, … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Bet in the Cards for Shop Owners in Colorado, Washington