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Michael Jordan Nike Air Silver Cast, Muhammad Ali Headgear at Hindman
Jacob Weimer was Tornado Jake when he emerged as one of the Chicago Cubs’ top starting pitchers of the 20th century. Weimer was an American professional baseball player from Iowa. He batted right-handed but was a left-handed pitcher who eventually became one of the top left-handers in baseball history. From…
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Famous Chinese Panda Gold Coins Lead Upcoming Doyle Event
The Chinese Panda coin series has been popular in collector circles since its introduction in 1986. Unlike other coin collections that feature standard weights, the Chinese Panda gold coins were produced in five weights. The upcoming Doyle auction features multiple 1986 12-ounce Chinese Panda gold coins. One available 1,000 yuan gold Panda…
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Golden Nikes and Animated Illustration by Muhammad Ali Highlight Sotheby’s Olympics Sale
Eminent sprinter Michael Johnson made a particularly striking appearance in the Atlanta Summer Olympics of 1996. He entered the race wearing a custom-made pair of Golden Nikes. It was a bold statement to sport the golden shoes before the results were announced. However, Johnson went on to win two gold…
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Julien’s Auctions Offers LeBron James’ High School Jersey in Sports Legends Sale
The February 18th, 2002 issue of Sports Illustrated featured a photo of high school basketball star and future NBA title winner LeBron James. The St. Vincent – St. Mary’s high school jersey from that very photoshoot is currently up for bid in the upcoming Sports Legends auction, offered by Julien’s…
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Around the Auction World: June 2021
Photos from around the auction world in June 2021. Image credit from left to right: Phillips/ Poly Auction, Artsy, and Sotheby’s. Collage by Heemin Moon (Auction Daily). Marking the halfway point of the year, June 2021 reaffirmed many of the industry trends that emerged in previous months. A pair of…
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Hindman Offers Sports Memorabilia From Across the Decades
On June 8th, 2021, Hindman’s Sports Memorabilia auction will present pieces that recall some of the most legendary moments in American sporting history. The auction will bring together iconic baseball players, basketball players, and boxers from across the decades. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Rookie Baseball Card No. 311. Image…
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Holy Grails and History-Makers Abound in Heritage Auctions’ Staggering Spring Sports Auction
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities include a Jordan NCAA jersey, a rare Ruth rookie and the world’s most famous chessboard 1916 M101-5 Blank Back Sporting News Babe Ruth Rookie DALLAS, Texas (April 21, 2021) – The Card(s). And The Table. And everything in between. It’s impossible to identify just a single centerpiece, or only…
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Rivich to host Feb. 21 midcentury and postmodern design auction from Chicago’s hippest tearoom, Madame Zuzu’s, with online feed via LiveAuctioneers
At Madame Zuzu’s Emporium, fans of vintage design will be treated to an artsy, outside-the-box auction experience “steeped” in whimsy and aromatic brews Signed Joseph Burlini (American, b. 1937-) kinetic rainbow sculpture, 55 x 16 x 20in when swinging; base measures 9in square. Estimate $1,000-$2,000 CHICAGO – Auctions have always…
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Grey Flannel presents elite game-used sports memorabilia in stellar winter auction closing January 20
2009 Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers NBA Finals game-used road jersey, Championship & Finals MVP season. Photo-matched, NBA LOA. Photo: Courtesy Grey Flannel Auctions. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.- More than 850 generously illustrated, premium-quality lots of major league sports memorabilia featured in Grey Flannel’s January 20, 2021 auction are now available to peruse…
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Original handwritten lyrics to the 1956 Elvis Presley hit song Heartbreak Hotel will be auctioned November 19th-20th
The lyrics are an expected top lot in the online-only Thursday-Friday sale planned by Weiss Auctions, based in Lynbrook, N.Y., at 10 am Eastern time both days. Original handwritten lyrics to the classic 1956 Elvis Presley hit song Heartbreak Hotel, written in 1955 by Mae Boren Axton, a high school…
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Hindman Brings Sports Memorabilia to Auction
Hindman’s Sports Memorabilia auction will present a baseball signed by Babe Ruth, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated athletes. Ruth has been dubbed an “American legend” for his skills in the field. He played a key role in transforming the New York Yankees into an iconic baseball team. Throughout…
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The Night a LeBron James Card, a Kobe Bryant-Signed Floor and a Michael Jordan Uniform Battled for Top-Lot Honors
Heritage Auctions’ Michael Jordan & Basketball Icons event realized $4.26 million Kobe Bryant No 8 Staples Center Hardwood DALLAS, Texas (Oct. 4, 2020) – The event extended well into the early hours of Sunday morning, and by the time all the bidding came to an end, more than 370 extraordinary…
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Colin Kaepernick's rookie NFL debut 49ers jersey heads to Julien's Auctions Dec. 4
The white Reebok “7” signed jersey by the former NFL quarterback, who became the face of this generation’s new civil rights movement and an American cultural figure, is estimated to sell at $80,000 - $100,000. LOS ANGELES, CA.- Julien’s Auctions announced today that Colin Kaepernick’s official San Francisco 49ers rookie debut…
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Historic items from Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and other hardcourt heroes fill this slam-dunk auction
Early game-worn jerseys, signed shoes, balls, cards and even a signed piece of Staples Center hardwood highlight Heritage Auctions’ Basketball Icons event The complete set of PSA Gem Mint 10 1986 DALLAS, Texas (Sept. 16, 2020) – The most surreal NBA season in memory is scheduled to reach its climax by…
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August 2020 Premier
Though there is a variety of sports memorabilia offered in the August 2020 Premier sale, presented by Hunt Auctions, the event is anchored by baseball items. Among the featured lots is a poster, issued in 1889, advertising the premium “Baseball Album” illustrations from Old Judge and Dogs Head cigarettes. The…
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Goldin Elite Auction
A 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Mike Trout card signed by the then-minor leaguer will highlight the upcoming sports memorabilia event, presented by Goldin Auctions. The card is graded MINT 9 by BGS. Trout’s blue-ink signature on the card earns a “10” from Beckett. When Mike Trout was drafted in…
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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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The Athlete- Photographs by Walter Iooss, Jr.
With a career of more than four decades, Walter Iooss is considered one of the world’s foremost sports photographers. His photographs mostly capture the renowned athletes of the 1960s through the early 2000s, from Muhammad Ali to Lebron James. The upcoming auction, presented by Christie’s, will offer 38 photographic prints…
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From the Archive | Day 1-5
The upcoming Sotheby's From the Archive event brings to auction five pieces of memorabilia from across several industries. One lot closes for bidding each day, starting on July 27th. This begins with a 2014 “King James” Miami Heat jersey worn in-game by LeBron James. That year, the Miami Heat and…
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Michael Jordan Game-Worn Sneakers Come to Auction Next Week
The Chicago Bulls appeared to be tough-luck losers entering the 1984 NBA draft. Their third overall pick in the draft put them out of contention for their first choice, center Akeem Olajuwon. Instead, they settled for Michael Jordan. "What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around,"…
