Items from the collection of the late Hall of Famer Reggie White have been consigned to the Super Bowl LIII Live Auction in Atlanta next month. White’s family has consigned numerous pieces to the auction of 500 lots that will go on the block at the Georgia World Congress Center. Among them is a game-worn jersey from early in his pro career when he played for the … [Read more...] about Reggie White Memorabilia Consigned to Super Bowl Auction
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Top Selling Items at Hunt Auctions in 2018
As the year winds down, we’re taking a look at the top selling sports cards and memorabilia sold through major auction companies in 2018. From Ruth bats to Mantle hats and Super Bowl footballs, Hunt Auctions made headlines with its annual trio of event-oriented auctions in 2018. The company once again partnered with the NFL for one of the year’s first major catalog sales, … [Read more...] about Top Selling Items at Hunt Auctions in 2018
Super Bowl LII Auction Set for February 3
Hunt Auctions and NFL Auction will once again join together at Super Bowl LI to host a Super Bowl Live Auction event on Feb. 3. With Super Bowl LII coming to Minneapolis, items from the personal collections of three legendary Vikings players will highlight the annual event. Select pieces from Hall of Fame members Carl Eller, Chris Doleman, and Brett Favre will be offered as … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LII Auction Set for February 3
Rudy’s Jersey, Helmet Sell for Over $240,000
The helmet and jersey worn by Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, the former Notre Dame student who made the most of his one chance to play football for the Fighting Irish in 1975,sold for $241,500 Saturday at the Super Bowl Auction in Houston. There was no immediate word on who bought the two items. Ruettiger had been in Houston throughout the week, talking with media members … [Read more...] about Rudy’s Jersey, Helmet Sell for Over $240,000
PSA/DNA to Authenticate Super Bowl Items; Some Will Be Auctioned
There will be about 100 footballs used during Super Bowl 51, all of which will be tagged with synthetic DNA ink by PSA to deter counterfeiting. The company has been handling the process at the NFL’s championship event for over ten years. Each rear sideline pylon and the commemorative coins used during the pre-game coin toss will also be tagged. PSA says the … [Read more...] about PSA/DNA to Authenticate Super Bowl Items; Some Will Be Auctioned
Unitas Items Hot in Super Bowl 50 Auction
His two NFL championships came before the Super Bowl era but for collectors and fans, Johnny Unitas is as big as ever. Johnny U's 1964 MVP trophy, a pair of his cleats, a helmet and a jersey sold for over $183,000 combined at the Super Bowl 50 Auction in San Francisco over the weekend. The items were part of a huge collection of historic football memorabilia owned by … [Read more...] about Unitas Items Hot in Super Bowl 50 Auction
Super Bowl 50 Auction to Include Over 750 Items
The personal collections of NFL Football Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett and Gale Sayers will headline the Super Bowl 50 Auction in San Francisco next month. The live auction runs over two days from Friday, February 5th through Saturday February 6th where fans will have the ability to peruse both collections along with close to 500 additional football pieces available. A … [Read more...] about Super Bowl 50 Auction to Include Over 750 Items
Robb Report Highlights Super Bowl Auctions, Memorabilia
They’re not using Roman numerals this time. It’s Super Bowl ‘50’…a nice, round number that you’ve probably already seen in promotional images and videos. It’s the big game’s biggest anniversary yet and sports memorabilia companies will be taking advantage of it. Hunt Auctions will again partner with the NFL on the annual Super Bowl auction, held in San Francisco this year … [Read more...] about Robb Report Highlights Super Bowl Auctions, Memorabilia
Unitas Jersey Brings Six Figures at Super Bowl Auction
A 1960s Johnny Unitas Colts game jersey sold for $103,500 at Saturday's Super Bowl XLIX Live Auction in Phoenix, surpassing a $50-$100,000 pre-sale estimate. A late addition to the auction after being consigned by the original owners, the jersey topped hundreds of items in the annual event, held just ahead of the Super Bowl. It drew strong interest from bidders on the floor … [Read more...] about Unitas Jersey Brings Six Figures at Super Bowl Auction
Super Bowl Auction Items Get Some Wall Street Journal TV Time
From a 1960s Jim Brown jersey to a football signed by Beyonce’, the 2015 Super Bowl Auction encompasses a little of everything that keeps the nation’s interest focused on football. There’s even a signed Tom Brady jersey that was not deflated in any way, shape or form. The live auction will take place Saturday January 31 in Phoenix and includes nearly 550 lots of rare and … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Auction Items Get Some Wall Street Journal TV Time