NFL Auctions is digging into the storage closet to help disaster relief efforts in Australia. The league's official website has launched a special auction, with proceeds from many items designated to help combat the devastating impacts of the brushfires. Dozens of items are on the block with more expected to be added. The highlights include 14 … [Read more...]
Super Bowl 50 Game Balls Tagged to Stop Counterfeits
PSA/DNA is playing a role in the authentication of the Super Bowl 50 game balls. Each of the more than 100 footballs that will be used in Sunday’s game will be "tagged" with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink that leaves an invisible-to-the-naked-eye security mark to protect against possible counterfeiting. The sideline pylons and even the coin used for the game-opening … [Read more...]
More Interest in Super Bowl XLIX Game Balls?
It was the most watched Super Bowl game in history and certainly had one of the biggest buildups ever. The New England Patriots overcame the distraction that was ‘deflategate’ and held off the Seattle Seahawks Sunday to win the Super Bowl. Now, we can expect some of the game-used items from Super Bowl XLIX to hit the auction block. NFL Auctions has typically offered a few … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Footballs Authenticated by PSA DNA
Over 100 footballs will be used in the Super Bowl game and to protect against possible counterfeiting every one of them will be "tagged" with a specially-prepared synthetic DNA ink that leaves an invisible-to-the-naked-eye security mark. The sideline pylons and even the coin used for the game-opening coin toss will be marked, too. The National Football League again will use … [Read more...]