One of Jerry West’s nicknames during his 14-year NBA career was “Mr. Clutch.” And the 63-foot shot he made at the buzzer during Game 3 of the 1970 playoffs was certainly clutch. The Lakers, who led by 14 at the half, trailed by two points with three seconds remaining in regulation and no timeouts when West took an inbounds pass from Wilt Chamberlain. West dribbled three … [Read more...] about Photo Of Jerry West’s Iconic Buzzer Beater In 1970 NBA Finals Authenticated
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Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
Longtime vintage sports card dealer Chandy Greenholt passed away Monday. A regular at the National Sports Collectors Convention and numerous other shows for many year, the North Carolina native began buying and selling extensively in the 1970s. Known for his affable nature and deep knowledge of cards that he was more than willing to share with fellow … [Read more...] about Notes: Chandy Greenholt Passes; Magazine Vaulting Deal; Angel Reese’s Deal with Leaf; Topps Dates; Showtime Shrine, More
Notes: SGC Closed for Hurricane; Graded Magazines; UD Series 1 Arrives; Topps Product Updates; MeiGray-ECHL Charity Auction
Another hurricane was heading for Florida Wednesday night and Boca Raton-based SGC announced it would be pausing its grading and authentication efforts through Thursday. A hurricane warning is in effect for areas near Florida’s Atlantic Coast with Nicole set to make landfall early Thursday as a Category 1. SGC expects to reopen Friday and says all cards in its … [Read more...] about Notes: SGC Closed for Hurricane; Graded Magazines; UD Series 1 Arrives; Topps Product Updates; MeiGray-ECHL Charity Auction
Notes: Hobby’s Next 7-Figure Card; Graded SI Mags; CSG Lowers Bulk Requirements; Indy Show Returns; More
The hobby has a new million dollar card. The 1/1 2020 National Treasures Platinum NFL Shield Justin Herbert rookie autograph card being offered by Goldin has already taken in 21 bids and stands at $1.2 million with the buyer’s premium. The card is graded BGS NM-MT+ 8.5 with a Beckett 10 auto. Bidding still has nine days to run. ----- Several Sports … [Read more...] about Notes: Hobby’s Next 7-Figure Card; Graded SI Mags; CSG Lowers Bulk Requirements; Indy Show Returns; More
Heritage Offering Highest Graded Example of 1st Sports Illustrated
You can have single sports cards, unopened packs and boxes, tickets and autographs encapsulated and graded. Magazines, too. The new Heritage Auctions catalog includes several authenticated and graded copies of Sports Illustrated, including the highest rated example of the first issue, from August of 1954. The company's September Showcase Auction includes 13 … [Read more...] about Heritage Offering Highest Graded Example of 1st Sports Illustrated
Passing of Les Woodcock Recalls One of Hobby’s Most Prolific Baseball Card Writers
His death last month didn’t create many headlines beyond his Martha’s Vineyard home, but Les Woodcock is surely worth remembering. An acclaimed journalist and editor, Woodcock wrote the back of more than 20,000 sports cards during a “second career” in the 1980s and 90s. Born on Long Island and a Korean War veteran, Woodcock was one of the first employees … [Read more...] about Passing of Les Woodcock Recalls One of Hobby’s Most Prolific Baseball Card Writers
Notes: SI on ’52 Mantle; Goldin-Barstool; NSCC Update; Upper Deck’s New Digs
It's not the first time they've written about it, bt Sports Illustrated’s cover story Tuesday focused on the hobby—more specifically, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. Writer Alex Prewitt dives into the card’s history, its most prominent and newest owners, grading, the Rosen find and skyrocketing values. We also learn about another well-known athlete who’s build a … [Read more...] about Notes: SI on ’52 Mantle; Goldin-Barstool; NSCC Update; Upper Deck’s New Digs
Topps, Sports Illustrated Team Up for On-Demand Cover Card Set
Topps and Sports Illustrated magazine both launched in the sports boom that accompanied the end of World War II. They partnered for pull out sheets of reprinted cards inside some of SI’s first issues back in 1954 and ’55. Now, the two iconic American companies have teamed up again. As part of its ongoing 70th anniversary, Topps has created a 70-card set of … [Read more...] about Topps, Sports Illustrated Team Up for On-Demand Cover Card Set