It’s the glove that helped change pop culture forever — and now it’s up for grabs to a lucky bidder with deep pockets. One of Michael Jackson’s most iconic accessories — his signature white rhinestone glove — is heading to auction, giving fans and collectors a rare shot at owning a piece of music history. One of … Read more
He’s got a LeBron James jersey, Michael Jordan jersey and a whole bunch of Clayton Kershaw mementos. But the highlight of Matthew Stafford’s sports memorabilia collection? The Rams quarterback revealed to The California Post it’s a baseball Shohei Ohtani signed for him a few months ago. Matthew Stafford told The California Post his sports memorabilia … Read more
They’re so mad — they almost couldn’t keep their shirts on. After Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, devastated and angry fans participated in what they thought was a jersey exchange. Canada Soccer announced Friday it would be hosting a shirt swap, which entailed trading in … Read more
He’s been gone for 30 years, but he’s still hitting it out of the park. Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, who died in 1995, is ranked first when it comes to the value of memorabilia sold over the last 50 years at Heritage Auctions, with a staggering $162,241,529.64 in earnings. Mantle items included 16,319 lots of … Read more
This is a real catch. Yogi Berra’s game-worn, signed 1947 New York Yankees rookie jersey is on the auction block — and could fetch up to $1 million. The sale of the one-of-a-kind pinstriped piece of baseball history — which was rescued from the Boys & Girls Club in East Harlem — ain’t over until Nov. … Read more
Legendary actor Gene Hackman’s personal collection, complete with annotated pieces of “cinematic memorabilia” and even three of his Golden Globe awards, will be auctioned off after he left nothing to his three children in his will. Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their New Mexico home in February. Their … Read more
Famed director Guillermo Del Toro will auction off part of his coveted horror memorabilia collection that was almost destroyed by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. Del Toro, 60, teamed up with Heritage Auctions for the three-part sale that kicks off Sept. 26 online — and will only empty a small fraction of … Read more
A handful of select memorabilia used by the famed Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, including signed guitars and custom costumes featuring his signature flair, went up for auction just a day after his death. Osbourne died on Tuesday at 76 years old after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He dedicated his final weeks to spending … Read more
Her “Despicable” collection paid off. An Australian woman’s collection of 1,035 different pieces of Minions merch recently earned her a Guinness World Record. Liesl Benecke began amassing Minions, the little yellow henchmen that star in Universal’s “Despicable Me” franchise, 15 years ago when the film was released — and couldn’t stop. “I remember laughing so much … Read more
This New Kid was Kid-napped. Being on the road 360 days a year took its toll on New Kids on the Block star Jonathan Knight — so while he was on tour, he would ask fans to take him away from all the madness. “Back in the day, I used to let fans kidnap me. … Read more
Let it be? Yes, it was. A rare piece of Beatles memorabilia — the Fab Four’s audition tape —was discovered at a small record store in Vancouver. The precious find was made by Rob Frith, owner of Neptoon Records, who at first thought the reel-to-reel tape labeled “Beatles 60s Demos” was just a bootleg. In … Read more
It’s rage for the machine. Grand Central commuters headed home this holiday season might be shocked to see a Disney World-level line snaking through the halls and out toward the exits. Don’t worry, the TikTok crowds haven’t suddenly discovered the charms of Dobbs Ferry or Darien — but they are here for artist Anastasia Inciardi’s viral … Read more
A historic ball fetched a record price. Shohei Ohtani’s 50th homer that secured MLB’s first 50-50 season sold for $4,392,000 when including the buyer’s premium, the highest total ever paid for any sporting ball. Mark McGwire’s 70th homer from the 1998 season held the previous record with a $3 million price, according to ESPN. The … Read more
Auction is coming! Here’s your first chance to reign over Westeros by seizing control of the never-before-auctioned Iron Throne — along with a treasure trove of memorabilia from HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” Fans of the widely popular TV show can buy — starting bids range from $500 to $20,000 — dragon eggs, a White Walker, … Read more
Indiana Jones’ fedora from “Temple of Doom” could be worth more than it’s weight in gold. The hat, worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 adventure-action flick, is expected to fetch up to $500,000 when it goes under the hammer next month. “It’s one of the nicest Indiana Jones pieces that we’ve ever handled,” gushed … Read more
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause … Read more
Prepare to witness a bidding frenzy as a rare 1916 M101-4 Babe Ruth rookie card steps into the limelight at a Bonhams auction later this month. Esteemed collectors are expected to throw down anywhere from a cool $250,000 to a jaw-dropping $500,000 for this historic piece of sports memorabilia. Flashback to more than a century … Read more
Over 1,700 movie memorabilia items will be auctioned live online, and here’s a sneak peek from Propstore. This is their first Entertainment Memorabilia live auction of 2024, kicking off online at propstore.com/liveauction and in person at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The auction takes place from March 12-14, with an estimated $1M in … Read more
It’s a Maize and Blue goldmine. A storage unit purportedly belonging to Cowboys star Mazi Smith, chock full of Michigan-exclusive shoes and apparel, was auctioned off with the buyer posting the treasure trove on TikTok. Vincent Broadway claims he paid $1,880 for the unit, which garnered some attention due to the gun safe inside it. … Read more
You can now own a piece of the “Rocket Man.” A treasure trove of items from Sir Elton John’s Atlanta home on Peachtree Road will be sold in a live auction at Christie’s in Midtown Manhattan on Feb 21. Dubbed “The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road,” the priceless collection of musical history … Read more