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A rare 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth baseball card sold for $7.2 million, making it the third most valuable sports card ever sold. The auction, which broke several records, also featured other significant sales, including a 1933 R319 Goudey Babe Ruth and a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card.
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, on the Bill Simmons podcast, discussed the company's venture into collectibles since acquiring Topps, highlighting initiatives like the MVP Buyback program and the MLB Debut patch program. Rubin emphasized the importance of innovation in the industry, including upcoming releases like the 2023 Bowman Draft featuring exclusive Tom Brady cards, and the company's commitment to improving collector experiences.
SCP Auctions is featuring a rare collection of basketball memorabilia, including Michael Jordan's sneakers from his only 3-Point Shootout appearance in 1990, LeBron James' high school championship game-worn shoes, and two pairs of Kobe Bryant's game-worn shoes from different stages of his career. These iconic items, rich in sports history and nostalgia, offer collectors a unique opportunity to own a piece of basketball legacy.
Christian Laettner, known for his NCAA championships and Olympic Dream Team fame, has partnered with SCP Auctions to offer over 36 personal memorabilia items, including his NCAA championship rings and Olympic gear, for auction until Dec. 2. This collection, rich in basketball history, provides fans and collectors a unique opportunity to own a piece of Laettner's celebrated career.
Jason Koonce and Dominique Wilkins shared an exciting experience opening vintage basketball cards, with Wilkins pulling his own rookie card. The video highlights Koonce's significant role in the sports memorabilia industry.
The Huggins & Scott Fall Catalog Auction features over 1,400 lots, including rare vintage cards like Walter Johnson's 1909 T204 and Notre Dame memorabilia, alongside the first installment of a comprehensive autograph collection. Highlights include historical items from the Arthur “Dutch” Bergman Collection and key sports figures' autographs, with the auction set to conclude on December 7.
In the volatile sports card market, vintage cards stand out as a stable investment, often appreciating in value while modern cards face a bubble risk. These rare, historically significant cards offer a safe haven for collectors and investors alike.
Sotheby's is auctioning six jerseys worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, with bids starting November 30. The collection is projected to command upwards of $10 million, potentially setting a new record for soccer memorabilia.
Victor Wembanyama's first regular-season NBA jersey sold for $762,000, the highest for an NBA rookie debut at Sotheby's auction. The sale is part of a successful auction that also featured jerseys from LeBron James and other NBA stars.
