When I was growing up, football rosters had only 40 players and thus the specialization term was not as prevalent as it is today. Many football players were termed “triple-threat” players meaning they could run, throw and kick. There was nothing unusual about a position player staying on the field to kick the ball on fourth down. Donny Anderson of the Green Bay Packers and … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Releases MLS Card Set
Just ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, the 2010 Upper Deck soccer set is hitting store shelves. “Not only does this year’s effort include many of the top names in Major League Soccer, but it pinpoints specific players from around the globe who will be representing their respective countries in next month’s FIFA World Cup competition," said Jason Mesherah of Upper … [Read more...]
Blog: Berra Jersey Bought by Private Collector
They won't say who, but the 1956 Yogi Berra Yankees uniform sold for over $500,000 last week by Grey Flannel Auctions was purchased by a private collector. The uniform is believed to have been the same one worn by Berra while catching the 1956 World Series perfect game thrown by Don Larsen. The coffee pot was working overtime during the 1,072-lot absentee, phone and … [Read more...]
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...]