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Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), the umbrella organization for CGC grading, has finalized a deal to acquire autograph verification leader James Spence Authentication (JSA). This strategic acquisition aims to create a unified platform for collectors and dealers, offering top-tier services in authentication, grading, and encapsulation of autographed memorabilia by world-renowned experts.
Sotheby's "Sports Week" auctions promise an extensive collection of memorabilia from sports legends like Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali, featuring rare items such as game-worn shoes and historic boxing trunks, alongside jerseys from recent NBA milestones.
The eagerly awaited 2022-23 Panini Flawless Basketball series is set to make its grand entrance next week, replete with its signature metal briefcase packaging. This premium collection, arriving after a brief delay, promises collectors a rich assortment of thick, luxurious cards adorned with autographs, precious gems, and authentic, game-worn memorabilia, just as the 2023-24 regular season approaches its thrilling conclusion.
In a groundbreaking move, Topps has leveraged its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements with numerous college athletes to launch its very first Bowman U March Madness collection. This innovative series, crafted through the Topps NOW platform and officially licensed by the NCAA, made its online debut on Monday.
The Gitterman Gallery in New York will host "Jackie Robinson and the Color Line," an exhibit featuring historic baseball photographs and memorabilia from Paul Reiferson's collection, exploring baseball's integration story and celebrating pioneers like Jackie Robinson.
The Lelands 2024 Winter Classic Auction saw high-profile sales, including rare memorabilia from Roberto Clemente and Ted Williams, alongside a significant Michael Jordan card sale, showcasing the auction's diverse and valuable offerings.
A set of original photos from the 1951 New York Yankees, discovered in Jack Kramer's memorabilia, including a rare Mickey Mantle image used for his 1951 Bowman rookie card, is now up for auction at Heritage Auctions, promising a dive into baseball history.
Robert Edward Auctions presents an extraordinary collection in their March Encore Auction, featuring over 3,400 items, including rare cards of legends like Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth, and a wide array of vintage unopened sports memorabilia.
Love of the Game Auctions unveils its most extensive catalog yet, spotlighting a Babe Ruth game-used bat, a Josh Gibson card, and unique 1914 glass lantern slides of the Cleveland Naps, including Joe Jackson, among approximately 1,500 lots.
