A collector who spent 23 years getting a helmet signed by all 22 players who played on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ four 1970s Super Bowl championships, has turned his quest into a book. Merrill Shaffer is a life-long Steelers fan and collector from Palmyra, PA. His book, “A Super Steelers Journey”, has just been published by Sunbury Press. That journey first started in 1994 … [Read more...]
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All-Time Top Graded 1976 Topps Set Sells for $173,066 in Lelands Auction
Packs were once 15 cents. A whole box was $5.40--retail. Little could anyone who bought some baseball cards in the spring or summer of 1976 have imagined that a complete set would one day sell for $173,066, but that's what happened late Friday night when the Lelands Classic Auction came to a close. Of course, this was no ordinary set. Painstakingly pieced together … [Read more...]
Second Part of Clemente Memorabilia Collection at Auction
Session II of the personal collection of iconic Hall of Fame member Roberto Clemente is being offered by Hunt Auctions in its April online/phone auction. Part One of the auction was held during last summer’s MLB All-Star FanFest Auction in Miami. Set to close April 18, the auction will include Clemente’s 1970 Pittsburgh Pirates player contract, a 1973 Louisville … [Read more...]
Lelands Launches Part II of Steelers Auction
Lelands, which launched a new auction partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers last winter, is hosting its second Steeler-centric event this month. Over two dozen game-worn Steelers jerseys, some dating back to the 1960s, are being offered in an online catalog. Among the items up for bid are three jerseys that are at least 50 seasons old, including those once donned by … [Read more...]
It Took Years, But Collector Tracks Down 4-Ring Steeler Autographs
For Merrill Shaffer, it was a mission. As a youngster growing up, he basked in the glow of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl successes under coach Chuck Noll. As an adult, he wanted a special item to capture the greatness of the black and gold teams of the 1970s. Shaffer got Jack Ham’s autograph in 1994 and then set out on a quest to add the autographs of all … [Read more...]
Ruth Items, Steelers Jerseys Among Hot Lots in Lelands Auction
If you’ve got quality Babe Ruth items in your auction, you’re sure to draw attention from advanced collectors and Lelands’ latest auction had a trio of top pieces that delivered some Ruthian bids. A 1931 game model bat carrying a personalized signature from The Bambino sold for $166,796 when bidding wrapped up in the wee hours of Saturday morning. An … [Read more...]
Steelers Jerseys Get Media Coverage in Pittsburgh
Lelands landed a sweet deal through its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers that has led to an auction of some iconic jerseys from the past. Not only was the company chosen to sell game-used memorabilia, they’re also getting the benefit of having an iconic professional sports franchise tout their efforts. Local TV stations and other media were in attendance for a … [Read more...]
Lelands, Steelers Form Auction Partnership
Lelands has formed a partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers to serve as the team's official auction house of game-worn jerseys and memorabilia. The first official auction- "The Pittsburgh Steelers Archive of Exceptional Jerseys" - went live on Wednesday and will run until March 17. It's part of a larger auction of memorabilia in Lelands' 2017 Winter … [Read more...]
Still in Demand: 70s Steelers a Big Part of NSCC Signing Sessions
ATLANTIC CITY - The Autograph Pavilion at the National Sports Collectors Convention was overflowing with collectors on Saturday. Baseball Hall of Famers Frank Thomas, Randy Johnson, Mike Schmidt, Dave Winfield, Mike Piazza, Cal Ripken Jr., Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray, Pedro Martinez and Brooks Robinson were all signing at one point or another, each sitting in front of … [Read more...]
Roethlisberger Game-Worn Gear at Auction To Help Foundation
You might say that Big Ben is giving up a piece of himself. But it’s for a good cause. SCP Auctions’ Fall Premier online auction includes several memorabilia items belonging to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Fall Premier auction began November 18 and ends on December 5. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Roethlisberger lot will go … [Read more...]
