There’s a new entry into the sports memorabilia auction business. Goldin Auctions, run by long time dealer Ken Goldin, kicks off its first event October 10. The company had a booth at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. Goldin Auctions Fall 2012 Premier Auction of Sports Memorabilia, Historical and Entertainment Industry Collectibles, includes … [Read more...] about 1934 Signed Yankees Ball Highlights First Goldin Auction
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2011 Topps Precision Football Preview
Make way for another premium football product. 2011 Topps Precision will hit stores later this season at a dealer cost of around $140 per box. Each card will be printed on 72-point card stock. There will be three base cards per pack with one autograph or autograph relic card in each. Four packs will be in each box, giving collectors four autographs and 12 base cards per … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Precision Football Preview
TX School Kids Writing Project? Autographs
An Odessa, Texas teacher is putting a little fun into his English class. Bradley Pettit had his middle school students send letters to the agents of sports, entertainment and other famous folks asking for autographs. A surprising number have come through including Roger Staubach, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and other big names. “Yesterday, FedEx banged on the door … [Read more...] about TX School Kids Writing Project? Autographs
Berra’s 1956 World Series Jersey Brings $564,930
The jersey believed to have been worn by Yogi Berra when he caught Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series brought a price of $564,930 in Grey Flannel Auctions' Summer Games sale that closed early Thursday morning. The winning bid included a buyer's premium. The jersey had been consigned by Ron Stevenot, who received it during a Yankee Stadium tryout in 1959. … [Read more...] about Berra’s 1956 World Series Jersey Brings $564,930
Texas Stadium Imploded; Fan’s Collection Lives On
Bob Bragalone can see Texas Stadium from his office. Or at least he could until it was blown up yesterday by a series of detonations underneath the 39-year-old structure. Bragalone's time as a Cowboys fan began early in the stadium's life. He was a kid when he first started going to games, watching Roger Staubach and the Doomsday Defense. He started collecting Cowboys … [Read more...] about Texas Stadium Imploded; Fan’s Collection Lives On
Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction
Grey Flannel has kicked off its Summer Games Auction, with some top-level game-worn jerseys, major championship rings and autographed memorabilia among the 1,100 lots available for bid. The centerpiece of the auction is the New York Yankees pinstriped uniform Yogi Berra wore as catcher during the World Series perfect game pitched by Don Larsen on Oct. 8, 1956. “This is … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jerseys, Championship Rings Highlight Auction
Cost of Collecting Super Bowl MVP Rookie Cards
Looking for a timely project? Try collecting a complete run of Super Bowl MVP rookie cards. … [Read more...] about Cost of Collecting Super Bowl MVP Rookie Cards