A set of six shoes worn by Michael Jordan during each of his NBA championship clinching victories is now for sale. Sotheby’s is selling the signed shoes outright. At least for now, they’re not up for auction. Former Bulls PR Director Tim Hallam acknowledged years ago that It became “tradition” for Jordan to give him a shoe after a Finals clinching … [Read more...] about Notes: Jordan “Dynasty” Shoe Collection Now for Sale
Willie Mays cards
Record Price for 1954 Bowman Mays in Lelands Inaugural Focus Auction
A 1954 Bowman Willie Mays sold for a record $93,146 late Saturday night as Lelands closed out its first ever Focus Auction, focused on higher end items. The card is one of 19 graded at the mint level by PSA with none higher. It was one of several high end Mays cards offered from a private collection. Mint 9 copies of the 1952 Berk Ross ($73,716) and 1957 … [Read more...] about Record Price for 1954 Bowman Mays in Lelands Inaugural Focus Auction
Artwork Used To Produce 1953 Topps Willie Mays Card Part Of Lelands Sale
Nearly 50 years after his retirement from major league baseball, Willie Mays still has drawing power. Original artwork of the Say-Hey Kid, which was used for the Hall of Famer’s 1953 Topps card, is up for bid by Lelands Auctions in the company’s 2022 Summer Classic Auction. Proceeds are going to charity. The iconic art shows a young Mays in his New York Giants road … [Read more...] about Artwork Used To Produce 1953 Topps Willie Mays Card Part Of Lelands Sale
Notes: NSCC Autograph Lineup; Auction Results, Low Grade Icons; Rays Pitcher Was Autograph Hound
Basketball Hall of Famers Julius Erving, Allen Iverson, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish are among the new additions to the autograph guest list at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City. Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Walker and Ken Griffey Sr. have also signed on to appear at some point during the show. The "Run TMC" trio of Tim Hardaway Sr., Mitch … [Read more...] about Notes: NSCC Autograph Lineup; Auction Results, Low Grade Icons; Rays Pitcher Was Autograph Hound
Early Willie Mays Cards, Fleer Basketball, 1954 Topps Pack Key $13.3 Million REA Sale
A 1952 Topps Willie Mays graded PSA 8 sold for a record price of $258,000 as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its final catalog sale of 2021 late Sunday night. A 1951 Bowman Mays rookie card, also graded 8, went for $264,000. Mays and some familiar icons from the vintage card market were hits with bidders, but the top two selling items were on the basketball … [Read more...] about Early Willie Mays Cards, Fleer Basketball, 1954 Topps Pack Key $13.3 Million REA Sale
1952 Bowman Baseball: Underrated Elegance
When old baseball card collectors gather around their shoe boxes full of rubber-band-bound stacks and conversation turns to the greatest sets of the post-War era, as it inevitably does, the predictable run of iconic issues fills the air: 1951 Bowman, 1952 Topps, 1953 Topps and Bowman. Sandwiched among these heavyweights of the hobby, maybe the 1952 Bowman set … [Read more...] about 1952 Bowman Baseball: Underrated Elegance
5 Cool Vintage Willie Mays Cards on a Budget
It’s easy to put together a list of the best Willie Mays cards. You start with his 1951 Bowman rookie card and 1952 Topps high number and slide up the calendar for a few more. It’s not rocket science. While those iconic cards representing the first 12 months of his career are important, there are others that are worth owning-- and they’re not nearly … [Read more...] about 5 Cool Vintage Willie Mays Cards on a Budget
Memory Lane to Offer World’s Best Willie Mays Card Collection in Upcoming Auction
Pieced together over decades of collecting, the world’s best collection of Willie Mays baseball cards is about to hit the auction block. Dubbed the “Mays Fan Club Collection”, it includes some of the rarest Mays cards in existence, with many in the highest possible grades. The 282-card collection has been ranked as the best on PSA’s Set Registry since 2004 with a … [Read more...] about Memory Lane to Offer World’s Best Willie Mays Card Collection in Upcoming Auction
Examining High Grade Populations of Willie Mays Cards
Two of baseball's greatest post-War icons began their careers during the same season, but Willie Mays outlasted Mickey Mantle by five full seasons. It makes us all wonder what a 1970, '71, '72 or '73 Topps Mantle would have looked like. It also gives us a few more years to chronicle when we examine the population of graded Mays cards. Willie's … [Read more...] about Examining High Grade Populations of Willie Mays Cards
High-Grade Icons, Vintage Packs Headline Memory Lane Spring Auction
Kids who found them inside packs they opened decades ago were excited. In 2017, the enthusiasm for the biggest names in baseball history hasn’t waned a bit and some pack-fresh classic cardboard is about to go on the auction block. Memory Lane’s upcoming Spring "Holy Grail" Auction includes some single cards that are expected to attract six-figure bids, a group of … [Read more...] about High-Grade Icons, Vintage Packs Headline Memory Lane Spring Auction