Quarterback Gus Frerotte was a standout during his time at the University of Tulsa. Drafted in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, he went on to play 15 seasons in the NFL for seven different teams. His finest season was the 1996 campaign, one in which he threw for nearly 3,500 yeards and was named to the Pro Bowl. In 2008, Frerotte tied … [Read more...]
Levon Kirkland Q&A: Card Backs, Fun Facts, Encyclopedias and Signing Body Parts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the richest traditions of linebacker greats in the history of professional football. One name that probably isn't mentioned as often as it should be is that of Levon Kirkland. The Clemson graduate and South Carolina native was a two time Pro Bowler, a two time All-Pro, a two time team MVP and he was named to the NFL All-Decade Team of … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Steelers Jerseys at Auction Cross the Decades
As part of its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lelands is offering another stack of game-worn jerseys in its current auction. The franchise kept hundreds of jerseys in storage, many dating back decades. The current group includes Steeler gamers dating back to the 1970s and 80s "Steel Curtain" era and even a couple worn by players in the … [Read more...]
Dream Team Signed Shoes Headline Lelands Auction
The 1992 Dream Team was the greatest basketball team ever assembled and a global phenomenon. Now Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Scottie Pippen signed, game-worn shoes from the team’s historic run to the gold medal are up for bid in the Lelands 2020 Spring Classic Auction, which runs through June 19. Offered publicly for the first time, the shoes were worn by the NBA … [Read more...]
Game-Used Jerseys from Steelers Greats Heading to Auction
Through its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lelands has secured 20 game jerseys from some of the team's all-time great players for its upcoming Spring Auction. Among the items that will be on the block are jerseys donned by Pro Football Hall of Famers Jack Lambert (1977), Andy Russell (1975), Mel Blount (1976), Rod Woodson (1992) and Jerome Bettis, along with … [Read more...]
1914 Baltimore Minor League Photo with Ruth Brings $190,323
A panoramic photo of the 1914 Baltimore Orioles including a smiling young Babe Ruth sold for $190,323 in as Lelands wrapped up its 2019 Spring Classic catalog auction early Saturday morning. The 6x14 photo pictures Ruth at age 19, lined up with other members of the minor league squad he joined after spending much of his youth at St. Mary's Industrial Home for … [Read more...]
Big Daddy Lipscomb Steelers Jersey Coming to Auction
Pro football had never seen anything like him. Entering pro football in the 1950s, Gene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb was 6’9 and about 290 pounds, a Marine Corps veteran who learned his defensive end skills in the service. The "scout" who discovered him? NFL PR man and future commissioner Pete Rozelle. Lipscomb had never played college football but became an … [Read more...]
DiMaggio Uniform, Orr ‘Test’ Rookie Card Among Top Items in Lelands Auction
One of Joe DiMaggio’s last game-worn uniforms and the lone Bobby Orr 1966 Topps USA Test #35 graded PSA Mint 9 are among the headliners in the Lelands Winter 2019 Classic Auction. Lelands says research shows DiMaggio wore the uniform for two of his home runs during the 1950 championship season, including his first that year. The company says photos from six different … [Read more...]
Classic Steelers Jerseys, Memorabilia Go on Display
Jerseys worn by some of the greatest players in Pittsburgh Steelers history are part of a new display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, located in the John Heinz History Center. A dozen jerseys are on display as part of the exhibit, which kicked off to major fanfare on Friday. The jerseys are owned by long time collector Thomas Tull and his wife Alba. … [Read more...]
Steeler Collector’s Quest Becomes a Book
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...]