Forty seasons after it rolled off the line at Duryea, PA as part of a unique, often confusing--and much derided--set of basketball cards, one of the highest graded examples of the Topps Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rookie cards sold for over a half million dollars late Friday night. The PSA Gem Mint 10 example--one of 24--was purchased by Rob Gough, an entrepreneur, actor … [Read more...] about Buyer of $5 Million Mantle Adds Larry Bird-Magic Johnson Rookie Card for $513,565
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Reggie’s 1971 All-Star Jersey, Key Basketball Rookie Cards Headline SCP Sale
The jersey worn by Reggie Jackson when he hit one of baseball’s most famous home runs 50 years ago this summer is among the marquee items in SCP Auctions’ Summer Premier that opened Wednesday. The vest-style Oakland A’s jersey carries Jackson’s autograph on the front and is expected to sell for $250,000 or more when bidding wraps up next month. The jersey was on … [Read more...] about Reggie’s 1971 All-Star Jersey, Key Basketball Rookie Cards Headline SCP Sale
Newly Uncovered Texas Tommy Jackson, Cobb Cards Now Up for Auction
SCP Auctions’ 2020 Summer Premier is off and running with the newly discovered 1914 Texas Tommy Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb cards, a signed Jackie Robinson bat from an important season and the highest dual-graded Michael Jordan signed 1986-87 Fleer rookie card leading the way. A total of 465 lots are in the auction, which is set to run through Friday, August 28 at … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Texas Tommy Jackson, Cobb Cards Now Up for Auction
SCP Auctions Launches Spring Premier Catalog
SCP Auctions kicked off its first auction of 2020 Wednesday with a catalog that includes hundreds of lots showcasing graded cards, rare autographs, championship rings and game-used memorabilia. Among the items up for bid in the 2020 Spring Premier are high-end vintage and modern trading card singles and sets, multiple championship rings and awards from former athletes, … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions Launches Spring Premier Catalog
Dan Imler Joins Heritage Auctions as Vice President of Sports Division
Dan Imler has joined Heritage Auctions as he will be helping to lead the company's Sports Collectibles division as the Vice President of Private Sales and Consignments. The move was announced by the company in a press release earlier today. Imler joins Heritage after most recently working with SCP Auctions, serving there as a vice president since 2000. Sports Collectors … [Read more...] about Dan Imler Joins Heritage Auctions as Vice President of Sports Division
Newly Uncovered Joe Lapchick Jersey Expected to Bring Big Price
A Hall of Fame-worthy jersey once donned by pro basketball pioneer Joe Lapchick has been uncovered through an SCP Auctions consignment. Tucked away for decades in the possession of a family that once had a connection to the legendary center, the green New York "Original Celtics” jersey is expected to sell for $250,000 or more. It's the only known Lapchick jersey ever … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Joe Lapchick Jersey Expected to Bring Big Price
SCP Auctions: Babe Ruth’s 500 Home Run Bat Could Bring $1 Million+
Tucked away for decades, the bat Babe Ruth told a close friend he'd used to hit his 500th home run will be offered at auction beginning next month. The first player to reach the career milestone, Ruth reached 500 on August 11, 1929, establishing the career benchmark by which all power hitters are measured to this day. According to SCP Auctions, which received the bat … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions: Babe Ruth’s 500 Home Run Bat Could Bring $1 Million+
Gold Medal Baseball Fob Presented by President Taft Could Be On Block Soon
The tradition of presidents honoring sports teams goes back more than 150 years. According to ESPN, the first recorded instance of a team visiting the White House was Aug. 30, 1865, when President Andrew Johnson welcomed the Brooklyn Atlantics and Washington Nationals. But how about when the president travels to honor a championship team? That occurred Oct. 3, 1911, when … [Read more...] about Gold Medal Baseball Fob Presented by President Taft Could Be On Block Soon
Notes: Gehrig Photo Brings $122,713; Curry Tops Leonard at NBA Auctions
That signed Charles Conlon photo of Lou Gehrig, one taken at the same time as his 1933 Goudey baseball card photo was snapped, sold for $122,713 early Sunday morning as SCP Auctions wrapped up the sale of a monumental collection of Yankees memorabilia. The "Pinstripe Dynasty Collection" was a special auction featuring dozens of valuable items collected over many years by an … [Read more...] about Notes: Gehrig Photo Brings $122,713; Curry Tops Leonard at NBA Auctions
Autographed Lou Gehrig Type I Photo Dates to ’33 Goudey Shoot
SCP Auctions is wrapping up its most recent offering with a selection of all kinds of New York Yankees memorabilia. In browsing the listings of items available, one particular photograph stands out. Lot No. 6 in the auction is for an autographed 8" x 10" Lou Gehrig photograph taken by the legendary Charles Conlon. That in and of itself would be notable, of course, and easily … [Read more...] about Autographed Lou Gehrig Type I Photo Dates to ’33 Goudey Shoot