From a very young age, Jackie Stiles was, by all accounts, a basketball prodigy. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Stiles played for Clafin High School in Clafin, Kansas. Her high school games were events in and of their own right. She was named WBCA High School All-American and participated in the WBCA high school all-American game where she scored 18 points and was named MVP of … [Read more...] about Women’s Hoop Legend Jackie Stiles Talks Cards, Early Fame, More
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Notes: Half a Honus Bidding; Million Dollar Brady; Serena Soars; 49ers Collector in Packer Country
Action on the ripped T206 Honus Wagner card that went on the block last Wednesday has pushed the current high bid close to $300,000. SCP Auctions is selling the unusual specimen in its current auction. So far, 15 bids have been made for the card, which is missing a large chunk of its right side. The auction still has more than a week and a half to run. Some big … [Read more...] about Notes: Half a Honus Bidding; Million Dollar Brady; Serena Soars; 49ers Collector in Packer Country
Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
Greg Morris Cards, one of eBay’s biggest volume sports card sellers, has launched a new website offering higher value sports memorabilia and athlete experiences. Athletes and entertainers will offer items from their personal collections on consignment and also opportunities to meet in person for golf or other activities. Collectt.com currently has over 1,400 items and … [Read more...] about Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
Upper Deck is expanding its hockey card realm with a new multi-year deal that will bring cards to the Premier Hockey Federation beginning next year. The PHF, formerly known as the National Women’s Hockey League, has six teams based in the US and Canada. The deal includes both physical and digital cards and makes Upper Deck the league’s exclusive licensed … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Lands Women’s Hockey Card License
Sabrina Ionescu Rookie Cards, Most Watched eBay Auctions
At the professional level, she's offered tantalizing glimpses of the skill that made her an amateur legend and despite a year-long injury battle, it's probably a good idea not to sleep on Sabrina Ionescu rookie cards. As the trading card market continues to draw more widespread interest, women's sports cards are gaining a newfound respect and the 2020s could be a big one for … [Read more...] about Sabrina Ionescu Rookie Cards, Most Watched eBay Auctions
eBay Says Interest in Women’s Sports Cards on the Rise
If you sell cards and you’re ignoring the market for female athletes, you might be making a mistake. New data from eBay reveals some sizeable sales numbers for women's sports cards. WNBA, women’s soccer and tennis are just three sports where interest has been on the rise over the last couple of years. eBay says sales of WNBA trading cards are up more than 1,100% in … [Read more...] about eBay Says Interest in Women’s Sports Cards on the Rise
Notes: Great Sy Berger Quote; Zion/RJ Charity Auction Back Up; Win a LeBron Rookie; Women’s World Cup Photos
We've uncovered a great old quote from the legendary late Topps executive Sy Berger in which he spoke of how the radical change in how men groomed themselves was impacting his company. Eagle-eyed collectors often noticed that in the 1960s, Topps sometimes used the same player photo across multiple years. In a September 6, 1970 United Press International Story on … [Read more...] about Notes: Great Sy Berger Quote; Zion/RJ Charity Auction Back Up; Win a LeBron Rookie; Women’s World Cup Photos
King’s “Battle of the Sexes” Racquet Brings Record Price
The racquet used by Billie Jean King in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match against Bobby Riggs sold at auction Wednesday afternoon for $125,000, believed to be the highest price ever paid for a single piece of women’s sports memorabilia. The racquet was part of Bonham’s “Voices of the 20th Century” auction held in New York. The match, held with much fanfare and on … [Read more...] about King’s “Battle of the Sexes” Racquet Brings Record Price