A set of Tiger Woods golf clubs, said to have been used during his 'Tiger Slam' string of major championships in 2000 and 2001, have sold at auction. The clubs had been the source of numerous stories in the sports media after Woods disputed the claim of former Titleist rep Steve Mata, who has been trying to sell them. Needing money after losing his job with the golf … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Golf Clubs Bring $57,242
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Tiger Slam Irons Back on Auction Block
Not long after Tiger Woods was consumed by much bigger problems, a set of irons he'd given away wound up on eBay. Advertised as one of the sets he used while winning the "Tiger Slam" in 2000 and 2001, the opening bid was $250,000. One problem. Woods claimed they were his all right, but not the ones used in that historic stretch of golf. "He may have my set of irons, … [Read more...] about Tiger Slam Irons Back on Auction Block
John Rogers Photo Archive Tally: 32 million in 15 months
John Rogers has always been a collector, but the Arkansas businessman found it bittersweet when he'd finish a complete set of vintage cards. The part he liked best...the search for missing pieces...was over. Now, he's turned one part of his hobby into a thriving business where the thrill of the hunt never ends. Rogers is the man behind the John Rogers Photo Archive. … [Read more...] about John Rogers Photo Archive Tally: 32 million in 15 months
Tiger’s $250K Irons or…Not?
The price was steep, even if they really were Tiger's golf clubs. $250,000 for a set of old irons used to win four major championships? There were no takers for Steve Mata's eBay listing, but the clubs he claimed were used by Tiger Woods to win the "Tiger Slam" in 2000-01 have gotten a clubhouse full of publicity. Woods was asked about the clubs at a news … [Read more...] about Tiger’s $250K Irons or…Not?
Vintage Cards, Sets Strong for Heritage
High-grade baseball sets and singles were up for grabs in Heritage Auctions' latest Signature event but it was a hockey card set that topped bidding in the card portion of the two-day event. A 1912 C57 set of 50, rated the second best on PSA's Set Registry, sold for $89,625. The rare set is one of three tobacco card sets from the era that featured hockey players. The … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards, Sets Strong for Heritage
MeiGray, USA Hockey Forge Jersey Deal
USA Hockey has entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with the MeiGray Group to authenticate and market game-worn jerseys from events played by U.S. teams in international competition. For the first time ever, authenticated game-worn U.S. jerseys from the men's and women's Olympic teams, men's and women's world championships teams, and teams that have competed in the … [Read more...] about MeiGray, USA Hockey Forge Jersey Deal
Paterson’s Corbeau is Hockey Card Holy Grail
Like so many vintage sports card issues, the 1923-24 Paterson's hockey set teased kids something fierce. When candy-loving children in Canada bought the company's "hockey bar", they found a free trading card inside. There were 40 of them in all and if you could collect an entire set, you could mail them in and get a free pair of skates. On the back of the wrapper was … [Read more...] about Paterson’s Corbeau is Hockey Card Holy Grail
Easy Come, Easy Go: $25 Million in Signed Sports Art
The man who owned a famous set of 1970s Andy Warhol athlete portraits--signed by the subjects--has cancelled his insurance claim. … [Read more...] about Easy Come, Easy Go: $25 Million in Signed Sports Art
Best Sports Card Sets Get PSA Honors
Minty fresh and entombed, get a peek at some of the top sports card sets in the world as PSA hands out its annual Set Registry awards. … [Read more...] about Best Sports Card Sets Get PSA Honors
Hooked ’em
The Texas Longhorns silhouette that sat atop the scoreboard at the stadium in Austin is going to a new home. … [Read more...] about Hooked ’em