Tickets to Tom Brady’s first appearance in an NFL game are popular with collectors, but whatever happened to the helmet he wore when he took his first NFL snap in a regular season game? It’s in the hands of TriStar Productions’ CEO Jeff Rosenberg who has owned it for several years. Brady wore it when he went 1-3 for 6 yards in mop duty against the Lions on Nov. 23, … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Tom Brady’s First NFL Helmet
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Retirement Could Suit Brady Cards, Memorabilia Well
Tom Brady got up early Wednesday morning, grabbed his phone and headed to the beach where he recorded his retirement announcement. Brady said he wanted to play in until age 45 and he accomplished that goal, even if his career ended with more of a babbling brook sound than mighty waves crashing ashore. As with all great athletes, though, it’s the wow moments we’ll … [Read more...] about Retirement Could Suit Brady Cards, Memorabilia Well
Notes: Jordan Signed Docs; Brady Signs Last Pats Ball for Defender; Dallas Show Flyover; Ja’s Sweet Gesture
Several one-of-a-kind historic pieces from some of Michael Jordan's most memorable games have now been certified by CSG. Last year, the Florida based authentication company certified six single sneakers from each of his six championship-clinching games that are believed to have come from the collection of former Bulls' PR man Tim Hallam. "The Dynasty Collection" was on … [Read more...] about Notes: Jordan Signed Docs; Brady Signs Last Pats Ball for Defender; Dallas Show Flyover; Ja’s Sweet Gesture
Notes: CSG 8 1952 Topps Mantle Consigned to SCP Auctions; Brady Adds New Autograph to Flag; 60 Minutes on Cup Stickers; More
One of the highest quality examples of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle—recently graded NM/MT 8 by CSG—is coming to auction later this week. The card has been consigned to SCP Auctions, which believes it will sell for at least $1.5 million. With possible roots in the well known find of 1952 Topps high numbers purchased by Alan “Mr. Mint” Rosen in 1986., it is the most … [Read more...] about Notes: CSG 8 1952 Topps Mantle Consigned to SCP Auctions; Brady Adds New Autograph to Flag; 60 Minutes on Cup Stickers; More
Notes: Online Card Show; Ruth Glove on TV; Fanatics Auction; More
Go to a card show and never leave your couch? That's the experience organizers of a new event are hoping to create with their new venture. The Monthly Card Show is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6 PM to Midnight Eastern time. Buyers can sign up to purchase cards from a variety of sellers who will have their own online "booths" with cards for sale in a live … [Read more...] about Notes: Online Card Show; Ruth Glove on TV; Fanatics Auction; More
Original Art for Willie Mays’ 1953 Topps Card Tops Lelands Auction
The original painting used to create Willie Mays' 1953 Topps baseball card turned out to be the biggest draw in Lelands' Summer Classic Auction. The 3 1/2 x 5" painting commissioned by Topps early in Mays' career sold for $246,968. Originally sold in 1989 at the Topps Archives auction by Marriott for $88,000 ($210,000 in today's dollars). Marriott used the art for … [Read more...] about Original Art for Willie Mays’ 1953 Topps Card Tops Lelands Auction
Hobby Fresh Signed 1952 Topps Mantle, Holyfield Bite Fight Gloves Among Lelands Lots
An autographed 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, Evander Holyfield’s gloves from the infamous “Bite Fight” and the market return of Tom Brady’s last touchdown pass of the 2021 season are among the items in the newly launched Lelands Summer Classic Auction. The Mantle card comes on the heels of the $12 million sale of the SGC 9.5 copy. Signed in pen and obtained by its … [Read more...] about Hobby Fresh Signed 1952 Topps Mantle, Holyfield Bite Fight Gloves Among Lelands Lots
Getting Burned By The Tom Brady ‘Fleer Ultra Polychrome Refractor RC’
If something is too good to be true, it probably is. I don’t know how many times I have relayed that cliché to collectors when they think they have found an amazing card at an incredibly low price. Yet, here I am, a savvy hobby veteran, industry insider, former executive, and lifelong collector, biting the dangling worm and getting reeled in by the holographic hook stuck in … [Read more...] about Getting Burned By The Tom Brady ‘Fleer Ultra Polychrome Refractor RC’
Brady’s Retirement Move Cost Another Fan Big Bucks, But She’s Proceeding with Auction
It turns out Tom Brady’s decision to keep playing football didn’t just impact one fan who thought they had a really valuable piece of NFL history. The ball Brady threw for his final regular season touchdown—one that appeared to set the all-time record at 624—also wound up in the hands of a fan in the stands. When Brady made his short lived decision to retire after the … [Read more...] about Brady’s Retirement Move Cost Another Fan Big Bucks, But She’s Proceeding with Auction
Sale of Brady’s Not Quite So Last Touchdown Pass Football Voided
It was an historic NFL artifact--until Tom Brady decided he wasn't quite done throwing touchdown passes. Caught by a fan after receiver Mike Evans tossed it into the stands, the ball that first appeared to be Tom Brady's final NFL touchdown pass was consigned it to Lelands shortly after Brady said he was retiring. It sold for $518,628 a month ago, but less than 24 hours … [Read more...] about Sale of Brady’s Not Quite So Last Touchdown Pass Football Voided