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In the annals of sports memorabilia, few items have garnered as much intrigue and humor as the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken baseball card. Known infamously as the "F**k Face" card, this piece of cardboard, numbered #616, became an overnight sensation due to an unintended obscenity on Ripken's bat...

The 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card OPC RC #18 is more than a collectible; it's a revered artifact in the world of sports memorabilia. Featuring the debut of hockey's greatest, Wayne Gretzky, this card transcends its physical form to become a symbol of sporting excellence and history...

The 1986 Fleer Basketball Sticker Set stands as a monumental collection in the realm of sports memorabilia, representing a golden era in basketball history. This set is not just a compilation of stickers but a vivid portrayal of an era where legends were in the making, especially emphasizing the...

As 2023 unfolds, Topps is stirring excitement in the baseball card community with an unexpected twist in their latest Bowman Draft Baseball series. This year, they're showcasing none other than Tom Brady, celebrated NFL quarterback, in a unique "what could have been" scenario, featuring him in a...

The 2023 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball collection, scheduled for release in the week of December 13, adds a festive touch to the annual retro-themed series. This year's edition, continuing the tradition of the Heritage line, features hobby boxes that contain 24 packs, each with nine cards...

On a recent episode of the Bill Simmons podcast, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin shared insights into the company's foray into collectibles, following their acquisition of Topps and the creation of Fanatics Collectibles nearly two years ago. Rubin expressed great enthusiasm for this new venture...

The Huggins & Scott Fall Catalog Auction, featuring a remarkable assortment of over 1,400 items, is currently underway. The auction is headlined by a selection of vintage cards and Notre Dame football memorabilia, including a PSA 5 1909 T204 Ramly Walter Johnson card and a signed photo of Notre...

Christian Laettner, renowned for his success in NCAA basketball and as part of the Olympic "Dream Team," is once again partnering with SCP Auctions to auction over 36 items from his personal collection. This includes his 1991 and 1992 NCAA championship rings, a 1987 recruitment letter from Coach...

The 2023 Bowman Draft Baseball collection is a must-have for enthusiasts of MLB draft picks and rising stars. This year's release has an exciting addition: Tom Brady, the NFL's legendary figure, is featured as an insert and autograph card. Brady, a 1995 draft choice of the Montreal Expos, is...

OTIA Sports' Jason Koonce, a prominent sports memorabilia enthusiast, shared a remarkable moment with NBA icon Dominique Wilkins as they unveiled a pack of coveted 1986 Fleer basketball cards in a segment aired by TMZ. The pack is famous for its assortment of legendary rookie cards, including...

PWCC Marketplace's November Premier Auction has witnessed another Michael Jordan card achieving a record-breaking sale, with a 1998 Skybox Premium Stars Rubies edition being snapped up for an impressive six-figure sum. The highly sought-after 1998 Skybox Premium Stars Rubies card featuring...

Upper Deck, a leader in sports memorabilia and collectibles, has announced the addition of two high-profile athletes to its exclusive lineup: NBA's electrifying guard De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings and the reigning queen of the WTA circuit, Iga Świątek. Entering into a multi-year...

In a historic Sotheby’s auction, the jersey sported by Tom Brady during his final NFL appearance was sold for $1,391,000, establishing a new record for the highest price ever fetched by an NFL game-worn jersey in a public auction. The jersey, verified by MeiGray through photo matching, was worn...

A set of Lionel Messi's jerseys worn during the 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to hit the auction block at Sotheby's, potentially commanding a price in the tens of millions. These jerseys, which witnessed the football icon lead Argentina to World Cup glory, include those from the Final, Semi-final...

The allure of Victor Wembanyama's potential has been emphatically confirmed at a recent Sotheby’s auction, where the jersey he wore during his first NBA regular-season game was snapped up for a jaw-dropping $762,000. This sale significantly overshadows the pre-auction estimate of...

A treasure trove of autographed baseballs from a single collector is hitting the block at Hindman’s Having a Ball Auction in Chicago. With over 570 lots on offer, the auction boasts an impressive array of baseballs autographed by some of the game's greatest players, including Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth...

In a twist that sounds more like the plot of a collector's fable than reality, a Band-Aid box has yielded an extraordinary find—a cache of 1921 Herpolsheimer baseball cards, one of the hobby's scarcest sets. This astonishing discovery, comprising 39 cards, breathes new life into the set with...

As the chill of late autumn sets in and the anticipation of Thanksgiving gathers in homes across America, the world of sports memorabilia prepares for its own seasonal celebration: auction season. This pivotal period, spanning the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and stretching into early...

In an event that could resonate as profoundly in the world of sports collectibles as the crack of Babe Ruth's bat did in baseball stadiums, a card from 1914 featuring the Bambino is about to be presented to the public by Robert Edward Auctions (REA). This card, a scarcity in the realm of...

In the quiet expanse of Northern California, a historical treasure lay hidden within the confines of a modest home. It wasn't gold or ancient artifacts but something of significant value to baseball aficionados—a century-old collection of baseball cards, encased in an original tobacco tin...