6 Press Releases
Tag: basketball
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Original Air: Michael Jordan Game-Worn and Player Exclusive Sneaker Rarities
In a 1985 exhibition game in Italy, a promising young basketball player named Michael Jordan dunked a ball so hard that the backboard shattered. The American turned around and watched glass fall around his Italian opponents. Jordan would go on to win six NBA championships and six matching NBA Finals…
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Deportes Unidos por México (Sports United by Mexico)
Lucha libre or "free fight" gained popularity in Mexico as a diversion from political turmoil in the early 20th century. Over time, masks became closely associated with these fights and allowed famous luchadores such as El Santo to retain anonymity for much of their careers. Coming to auction as part…
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February 29 Vintage Photography Catalog Auction
The Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in late 1919. In New York, Ruth became one of the most well-known baseball players in history. A news photograph of Ruth and his first wife from an article announcing his move to New York is available in…
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Sunday Sports Collectibles Weekly Online
In 1928, a chemist trying to make rubber accidentally produced the first consumer-ready bubblegum. Meanwhile, in baseball, Babe Ruth was becoming a household name. These seemingly independent events coincided to allow the Goudey Gum Company to capitalize on the new popularity of gum. It marketed the new product to children…
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Fall Sports Card Auction Fall Sports Card Auction
The Fall Sports Card Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, is anchored by more than 2,500 baseball cards. Featured is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle collectible card that has remained entirely untouched since 2016. Centering is within desirable parameters and its surfaces are clean. Of the more recent baseball items is…
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Fall Sports Memorabilia Collectibles
The Fall Sports Memorabilia Auction, offered by Heritage Online, is a sale of collectibles from nearly every major sport. In total, this two-day sale contains over 1,200 lots. For instance, baseball and signature collectors might admire the variety of autographed baseballs for sale. One of the most valuable is a…
