Thirty-two years to the day after he was part of one of the greatest victories in American sports history, Ken Morrow's 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey jersey was sold at auction. The white USA Hockey shirt was the centerpiece of a collection of items consigned by Morrow to Classic Auctions of Montreal. It sold early Thursday morning to an undisclosed American buyer for … [Read more...] about Morrow’s 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Jersey Brings $104,328
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Goals for Good Charity Auction Organized by College Hockey Players
ECAC college hockey teams are competing on the ice this season--but also off it in an effort to raise money for local charities. Organized by Colgate senior Kevin McNamara, Goals for Good will raise thousands of dollars thanks to the student-athletes' efforts. All 12 schools are involved. The players are involved in a variety of activities, some connected to the games, … [Read more...] about Goals for Good Charity Auction Organized by College Hockey Players
Sneak Peek at Warriors Autograph Stash; Steiner Giants Session
There's money to be made if you're in the business of selling Super Bowl champion New York Giants memorabilia. The G-Men were in danger of not making the playoffs late in the year, but we all know how things turned out. The team's huge fan base includes a lot of memorabilia collectors and fans who just buy stuff when the Yankees, Giants or other New York team wins a … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek at Warriors Autograph Stash; Steiner Giants Session
Part of Cardinals Collection Hitting the Road
Who says big league teams aren't collectors? The St. Louis Cardinals continue to stockpile artifacts from the team's long history for a museum that...well...doesn't exist. Not in physical form anyway, although they have launched a nice Cardinals Museum Website. Now, they're loaning out some of the club's massive collection. A delay in construction of Ballpark Village, … [Read more...] about Part of Cardinals Collection Hitting the Road
2011 Topps Supreme Football Review
by Rich Klein When I was growing up we usually only heard the word 'supreme' in two ways. The first--the one we learned in school--was that Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II. He was the leader of the allied nations versus the axis forces. The other usage of the word involved the famed Motown signing group featuring Diana … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Supreme Football Review
News and Notes From In and Around the Hobby
You can ask whatever you like for a piece of sports memorabilia, but that doesn't mean it's worth that much. Case in point, an eBay seller who bought a pair of Pat Tillman's old cleats and got them autographed before the former Arizona Cardinal went of to far and was tragically killed. Jerry Martin has them listed for...are you sitting down? $3.2 million. He talked with … [Read more...] about News and Notes From In and Around the Hobby
Chris Paul Rookie Cards Getting Long Term Boost With Trade to L.A?
by Juan Martinez I knew what Chris Paul looked like as a Clipper years before it actually happened. It was a scenario that I allowed myself to dream up every year; I would pick up the latest game in the NBA 2K franchise and create a Los Angeles Clippers team that wasn’t a total piece of garbage. Prior to Vinny Del Negro taking over as head coach, I would fire … [Read more...] about Chris Paul Rookie Cards Getting Long Term Boost With Trade to L.A?
MeiGray Signs Deal with L.A. Kings
The Los Angeles Kings and MeiGray Group have agreed on a multi-year game-worn memorabilia partnership in which MeiGray becomes the Kings' exclusive game-worn authenticator, and the "Official Game-Worn Jersey Source" of the Kings. All game-worn jerseys beginning in 2011-12 will be authenticated by MeiGray and marketed through Team LA in Staples Center and meigray.com. In … [Read more...] about MeiGray Signs Deal with L.A. Kings
Welling Joins Panini
Panini America has hired collectibles industry veteran Martin Welling as its new Vice President of Operations. Welling spent the previous 18 years at The Upper Deck Company, most recently as that company’s Senior Vice President of Creative Services. At Panini America, Welling will oversee the product development, production and creative departments for the company and will … [Read more...] about Welling Joins Panini
Blog: Topps Rookie All Star Team, Packers Gamers on Sale
We now know whose baseball cards will carry the little Topps Rookie All Star trophies. The company announced its selections for the annual squad of star prospects on Wednesday. The Topps Major League Rookie All-Star team began in 1959 with Willie McCovey being the first of 17 future Hall of Famers named to the squad (others include Johnny Bench, Rod Carew, Gary Carter, … [Read more...] about Blog: Topps Rookie All Star Team, Packers Gamers on Sale