The Vancouver Olympic Games have been over for several weeks now, but the auctions of memorabilia continue. The latest big ticket item sold was a jersey worn by Team Canada hero Sidney Crosby in the game against Switzerland. The jersey sold for a whopping $35,100. Pucks from the hockey competition, including those used during the gold medal game have been selling … [Read more...] about Olympic Crosby Jersey Scores
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The Art of the Stub
They were once ornate. Big, sturdy pieces of cardboard that proved you were there. Tickets to sporting events have changed over the years. Some pro teams have all but gotten rid of them in a move toward modern convenience. Others extend the privilege of the stub worth saving only to their season ticket holders. Over 100 years of spectator sports have left our … [Read more...] about The Art of the Stub
Reds Tickets Honor Topps Cards
Cincinnati Reds season ticket holders got a little dose of the baseball card hobby when their season tickets arrived this month. The team's ticket design focuses on classic Reds cards through the years, with players who made their mark on the team in one way or another being honored with their Topps card on the face. The images include Chuck Harmon's 1954 card, which … [Read more...] about Reds Tickets Honor Topps Cards
High-End Sports Memorabilia Holds Up Its End
There appear to be plenty of buyers for big ticket items, but is it wise to buy the Babe instead of being bullish on the market? … [Read more...] about High-End Sports Memorabilia Holds Up Its End
Witness to History: 1919 World Series Passes Part of Auction
Press credentials once belonging to a well-known writer who covered the most famous World Series of all are on the auction block this weekend. … [Read more...] about Witness to History: 1919 World Series Passes Part of Auction