The football used in the opening kickoff of Super Bowl LV is now on the auction block. The NFL is selling the ball as well as coin tossed before the start of last Sunday’s game as part of its ongoing efforts to raise money for charity. Other items from the game are expected to follow. Bidding for the ball was just over $5,000 and the coin had been bid up … [Read more...]
Brady, Buccaneers Super Bowl Championship Memorabilia Hits Market
Not since 2003 have they raised a Lombardi Trophy in western Florida and after a dominating performance on their home field, the demand for Tampa Bay Bucs Super Bowl 55 championship memorabilia and merchandise should be strong. Landing Tom Brady, luring Rob Gronkowski out of retirement and building the NFL’s strongest defense turned out to be a winning formula. Their … [Read more...]
Notes: #3 1956 Topps Set Break; 1952 Pack Brick Sold; Billy C’s Ring; Super Bowl Helmets, More
The third-ranked 1956 Topps Baseball set on PSA's Registry is on the auction block. The set carries an 8.87 GPA and includes 267 cards rated Mint 9. Dealer Steve Novella is offering 354 cards in all, including white and gray back variations. The Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax cards are graded 8.5 while the Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Ted … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Collecting Notes: Autographs, Agents, Pricing… and a Helmet with 111 HOFers
Fans and collectors attending the Super Bowl Experience in Atlanta are getting a chance to grab some autographs and see a lot of memorabilia. Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield were among those signing for free Thursday night. Other rookies were on the docket as well. There are also some deals going on before the big game between player agents and memorabilia … [Read more...]
Customs and Border Agents Seize Unlicensed Replica Super Bowl Rings
Your team just won the Super Bowl. If you’re a fan of a team that notched its first ever Lombardi trophy, like the Philadelphia Eagles, you might want to buy a replica championship ring to bask in the euphoria. The cost for an authorized replica sounds steep, but you find one for $25 on an internet store. Sometimes you get what you pay for though, and a shipment of … [Read more...]
Game-Used Ball from Pats’ 2017 Comeback Tops Super Bowl Auction
A ball used by the New England Patriots' offense in their late comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI last year sold for $41,125 at the 10th annual Super Bowl Auction, held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Saturday. It's by far the largest price ever paid for a game-used football from a recent Super Bowl. The ball used for the … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Footballs, Pylons, Toss Coin to Get PSA/DNA Treatment
The NFL is once again enlisting the services of PSA/DNA to authenticate game-used Super Bowl LII footballs, end zone pylons and even the coin used in the pre-game toss at midfield. Prior to the game, a PSA/DNA representative will use synthetic DNA ink to mark about 100 footballs to be available for use in Sunday’s game between the Eagles and Patriots. The same treatment will … [Read more...]
Lawrence Taylor’s Super Bowl XXV Trophy Coming to Auction
The 11-day-old Gulf War was first and foremost on the minds of America as Super Bowl XXV kicked off in Tampa on January 27, 1991. Whitney Houston’s stirring version of the national anthem had viewers in the stands and at home misty eyed. The halftime show by New Kids on the Block was preempted by a special report anchored by ABC’s Peter Jennings. It was an usual backdrop … [Read more...]
Georgia Dome Auction and Sale Underway
As stadiums go, it wasn’t around long, but it packed a lot of excitement into those 25 years. The Georgia Dome closed its doors for good last winter and now some of the playing field and other memorabilia are being sold. Schneider Industries is auctioning off championship banners, player lockers, field-turf, goal post pads, end zone pylons, coaches headsets, signs, … [Read more...]
8 Winning Super Bowl MVP Collectibles
While winning a Super Bowl is the ultimate prize in the National Football League, being named the most valuable player of the championship game is a ticket to sports immortality. Of the 44 players who have won the award in a half-century of Super Bowls, 19 have already been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Winning an MVP award can take a standout or even … [Read more...]