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    Rare Memorabilia on Sale: Muhammad Ali’s Gifted Punching Bag to Elton John

    A significant piece of memorabilia, a punching bag gifted by Muhammad Ali to Sir Elton John, is currently available for sale at M.S. Rau, a renowned antique dealer in New Orleans. This item, priced at $38,500, carries deep historical and sentimental value, representing the friendship between...
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    Fanatics to Launch Groundbreaking Sports Collecting Event in NYC This Summer

    Fanatics is debuting a unique sports collecting festival called Fanatics Fest NYC, set to take place at the Javits Center from August 16-18. This event promises a dynamic blend of sports, entertainment, and exclusive collectibles, featuring celebrity athlete appearances and innovative...
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    Unresolved Sale of $3.7 Million O-Pee-Chee Hockey Card Case Awaits New Enthusiast

    After purchasing a rare 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card case for $3.7 million, buyer Jack Arshawsky is on a quest to find a more passionate collector to assume ownership, as the valuable item remains housed at Heritage Auctions. The saga of a 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey card case, which fetched...
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    2023-24 Panini Select Basketball Set to Hit Shelves with Exciting Features

    As the NBA playoffs heat up, the 2023-24 Panini Select Basketball collection will soon be available, offering collectors a vibrant mix of autographs, memorabilia, and exclusive parallels, set for release on May 10. As the NBA season reaches its climax, the 2023-24 Panini Select Basketball will...
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    Rare 1950s Knicks Uniforms Up for Grabs at Heritage Auctions

    Heritage Auctions is set to auction off vintage 1950s New York Knicks uniforms, including pieces worn by Connie Simmons, George Kaftan, and Al McGuire, from their 1951-52 NBA Finals season. These highly sought-after memorabilia represent a significant era in basketball history. As the New York...
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    Enhanced Insurance Protection Now Available for Canadian Sports Memorabilia Collectors

    NFP, in partnership with Berkley Asset Protection, has rolled out a specialized insurance program aimed at providing comprehensive coverage for collectors of sports memorabilia in Canada, filling gaps often left by standard homeowners insurance. NFP, a leading property and casualty brokerage...
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    Historic 1968 Topps Baseball Card Set Sells for Over $1 Million at Auction

    A meticulously maintained set of 1968 Topps baseball cards, nearly all graded PSA 10, was sold for a total of $1.1 million by Mile High Card Company, reflecting the high value collectors place on pristine vintage sports cards. At a recent auction by Mile High Card Company, a set of 1968 Topps...
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    Tim Hortons’ “Greatest Duos” Card Promotion Takes Canada by Storm

    Tim Hortons has launched its “Greatest Duos” hockey card promotion, featuring Connor Bedard rookie cards, causing unprecedented excitement with many stores selling out on the first day. This series celebrates notable hockey pairings and offers collectors the chance to win significant prizes. On...
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    Connor Bedard's Surprise Autographs Highlight National Hockey Card Day 2024

    The recent National Hockey Card Day saw an unprecedented level of participation and excitement, largely due to unexpected autographs from rookie sensation Connor Bedard in the free promotional packs distributed by Upper Deck. National Hockey Card Day on April 13, 2024, turned into an...
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    Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Accused of Misusing Star's Funds for Personal Gain

    Federal charges have been brought against Ippei Mizuhara, interpreter for MLB player Shohei Ohtani, alleging he misappropriated millions from Ohtani’s accounts to cover personal expenses, including purchasing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of baseball cards. Ippei Mizuhara, who has...
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    Paul McInnis Auction to Showcase Extraordinary Pre-War Baseball Memorabilia for Scholarship Fund

    The extensive Harry W. O'Brien Collection, featuring rare pre-war baseball cards and vintage comics, will be auctioned by Paul McInnis Auctioneer to benefit the University of New Hampshire Scholarship Fund. An impressive collection of pre-war baseball tobacco and gum cards, along with vintage...
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    2023-24 Panini Impeccable Basketball Returns Next Month

    2023-24 Panini Impeccable Basketball: A Must-Have for NBA Collectors The 2023-24 Panini Impeccable Basketball is making a triumphant return, and fans are buzzing with excitement. As the NBA Playoffs heat up, collectors can look forward to this high-end product that combines elegance, autographs...
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    Walter Johnson's Historic Senators Jersey Heads to Heritage Auctions

    A Washington Senators jersey worn by the legendary Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson is set to be auctioned this spring by Heritage Auctions. This piece, dating from Johnson's tenure with the Senators between 1919 and 1922, represents a rare slice of baseball history, with only one other known...
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    Historic 1968 Topps Set Highlights Mile High Card Company's 2024 Kickoff Auction

    Launching its first grand auction of the year, Mile High Card Company presents a remarkable collection exceeding 2,000 items. Among the marquee offerings is the highest-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set, now being offered on a per-card basis. This premier set includes flawless PSA 10...
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    Sports Card Release Guide: April 3 to April 11, 2024

    A blend of high-end postseason football, fresh baseball releases to welcome the new season, alongside an assortment of basketball and hockey products, are set to captivate collectors in the upcoming days. Here are the details of the upcoming sports card releases: April 3, 2024 2024 Topps...
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    2024 Bowman Baseball Preview

    Celebrating its 25th year since revival, the 2024 Bowman Baseball set by Topps is eagerly awaited this spring. With its roots stretching back to 1989 in an oversize format, modern Bowman editions, including the upcoming 2024 set, maintain the standard size introduced in 1990. The release date is...
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    Panini Expands Its Roster with Prominent High School Hoops Talents Amidst Caitlin Clark Agreement Transition

    In a strategic move coinciding with Caitlin Clark’s trading card rights migrating from Fanatics/Topps to Panini America, Panini has unveiled its latest signings. The company has secured exclusive trading card and memorabilia contracts with six of the most sought-after high school basketball...
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    Vintage Card Records Tumble at REA's March Auction

    Robert Edward Auctions’ March Encore sale saw unprecedented success, setting several records for pre-war and vintage cards. The auction was headlined by the sale of a 1933 V353 World Wide Gum Canadian Goudey Babe Ruth card, graded PSA EX-NM 6, which fetched $32,400. Notably, two Ty Cobb cards...
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    Historic Acuña Jr. Memorabilia and Kobe Bryant's Championship Ring Fetch Astonishing Auction Prices

    In a landmark auction, the sports world witnessed the sale of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s historic 40-home run, 70-stolen base season uniform for $245,220, alongside a 2000 Los Angeles Lakers championship ring originally gifted by Kobe Bryant to his father, which fetched $927,200. These items...
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    Shaquille O’Neal’s Game-Worn Uniform Sets Auction Record

    In a recent auction, a game-worn uniform of Shaquille O’Neal from the 1996-97 NBA season, notably during Kobe Bryant’s first NBA game, fetched an impressive $262,500. This sale set a new record for the highest price ever paid for an O’Neal memorabilia at a public auction. The auctioned uniform...
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