You might recall our story from over the summer about a Pennsylvania man finding his ticket to the 1962 game in which Wilt Chamberlain scored an NBA record 100 points. That stub is now up for auction. Sam Verdini was in attendance at the game in Hershey, PA that night more than 60 years ago. The all but forgotten stub had been sitting in a drawer at his home in … [Read more...] about Rescued from Junk Drawer, Wilt 100 Point Game Stub Now Up for Auction
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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
Lelands Launches Focus Auctions Centered on Graded Cards, Tickets
Lelands’ latest auction initiative keeps it sweet and simple: 50 lots featuring graded cards, tickets and a few other special items worth at least $15,000. The company has kicked off its first “Focus” auction with a catalog that includes items ranging from Jackie Robinson to Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan to Aaron Judge. Focus auctions will be held quarterly, … [Read more...] about Lelands Launches Focus Auctions Centered on Graded Cards, Tickets
Newfound Wilt 100-Point Game Stub, Iconic Cards Kick off Clean Sweep Sale
A newly uncovered ticket stub to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game against the New York Knicks in Hershey, PA 50 years ago is among the headliners in the new Clean Sweep Auctions catalog. Graded Authentic by PSA, the stub from the greatest individual scoring performance in pro basketball history is among only about two dozen authenticated examples. A PSA 2 … [Read more...] about Newfound Wilt 100-Point Game Stub, Iconic Cards Kick off Clean Sweep Sale
Junk Drawer Find: Valuable Wilt Chamberlain 100-Point Game Stub Uncovered
A Pennsylvania man was recently chatting with a friend about attending one of the most famous games in NBA history. “I still have my ticket stub,” Sam Verdini told him about the night in Hershey, PA when they saw Wilt Chamberlain score an unfathomable 100 points in a 169-147 Philadelphia Warriors win over the New York Knicks. Verdini went home and dug the well-worn … [Read more...] about Junk Drawer Find: Valuable Wilt Chamberlain 100-Point Game Stub Uncovered
Early Air Jordan 1s, Ruth Rookie, Wilt 100-Point Stub Among Lelands Highlights
A pair of Michael Jordan 1985 game-worn Air Jordan I rookie era sneakers and a rare 1916 M101-5 Blank Back #151 Babe Ruth rookie card highlight the newly launched Lelands 2022 Spring Classic Auction. According to Lelands, Jordan wore the shoes either during the second half of his 1984-85 rookie season, the start of the 1985-86 season, or both. The shoes … [Read more...] about Early Air Jordan 1s, Ruth Rookie, Wilt 100-Point Stub Among Lelands Highlights
Tom Brady’s “Last” Touchdown Pass Sells for $518,628; QB Then Unretires
Thanks to receivers who wanted to share the moment with fans, Tom Brady’s first and last touchdown passes both wound up in the hands of ordinary folks. His first sold, thrown to New England Patriots receiver Terry Glenn more than 20 years ago, sold for $428,841 last year. Early Sunday morning, the one that appeared to be his last went for even more but Brady then … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s “Last” Touchdown Pass Sells for $518,628; QB Then Unretires
High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
The live element became a victim of the MINT Collective’s decision to postpone its planned Las Vegas event on Monday, but the high powered auction that was set to be part of it is still on. The planned sale of 25 high powered sports artifacts is set to run through January 29. The MINT25 Auction is being conducted through Lelands and includes rare sports cards and … [Read more...] about High-End Sports Auction Includes Vintage, Modern Cards, Historic Memorabilia
Larry Bird-Magic Johnson Rookie Card Sells for Record Price in Goldin Auction
One of 25 Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rookie cards graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA sold for a record setting $861,000 late Saturday night at Goldin Auctions. The previous auction highs for what is one of the most popular rookie cards ever issued had been just over $500,000--one sold by Goldin in May and the other in July through SCP Auctions. The Scoring Leaders card from … [Read more...] about Larry Bird-Magic Johnson Rookie Card Sells for Record Price in Goldin Auction
Finds and Revelations: 2019 Sports Collecting Year in Review (Part I)
There were phenomenal finds and disturbing discoveries. Record revenue and sensational selling prices. No matter the month, there was something collectors were talking about this year. In the first of a two-part series, we look back at the last year in the hobby with some happenings from the first half of 2019. The year began in strange fashion with the viral … [Read more...] about Finds and Revelations: 2019 Sports Collecting Year in Review (Part I)