Sports memorabilia
Wilko’s world cup-winning shirt up for September sale
A nation woke up early to watch Johnny Wilkinson drop-kick England to rugby world cup glory in Australia on November 22, 2003. Now, one lucky fan can own a shirt […]
2023-08-24
$150k Gretzky collectible tops sport-card sale
A card described as “the most important hockey card issued” is estimated to reach over $150,000 in a sale of sports cards by Heritage Auctions. The card is a 1979 […]
2023-04-20
$2 million is base price for record-breaking Jordan Airs
A world-record estimate for Michael Jordan’s shoes shows that younger buyers are driving demand for a new generation of sporting memorabilia. Sneakers – or trainers if you prefer – are […]
2023-03-17
£20k for historic club football shirt
A Middlesbrough football shirt from the late 19th century has sold for £20,000. Seller Graham Budd Auctions believes it may be the oldest surviving shirt from a league club. The […]
2023-03-15
Gareth Edwards’ rugby jersey sets new world record in Cardiff
The jersey worn by rugby legend Gareth Edwards during the historic 1973 Barbarians v New Zealand match has set a new auction record in Wales. The scrum-half’s jersey – still […]
2023-02-24
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt could fetch record £6 million at auction
The shirt worn by football legend Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup ‘Hand of God’ match is heading for sale at Sotheby’s. Maradona wore the shirt as he scored […]
2022-04-06
Babe Ruth ‘notched’ bat could fly to $1 million at Christie’s
A highly rare ‘notched’ bat used by baseball legend Babe Ruth will lead a collection of baseball memorabilia at Christie’s next month. The bat was used by Ruth circa 1928-29, […]
2021-09-22
Original Muhammad Ali artworks to sell for first time at Bonhams
A collection of rare original artworks by Muhammad Ali will go under the hammer at Bonhams next month. The paintings and illustrations were created by the boxing legend in 1967 […]
2021-09-15
LeBron James’ high school basketball jersey sells for record $512,000
LeBron James’ high school basketball jersey has sold for over half a million dollars at Juliens Auctions in Los Angeles. The jersey had been described as “a holy grail of […]
2021-07-19
Roger Federer’s tennis memorabilia collection set for charity auction
The personal memorabilia collection of tennis legend Roger Federer will be offered for auction at Christie’s in London next month. The collection will be offered across two sales, with proceeds […]
2021-05-06
Rare Michael Jordan card sells at auction for record $1.4 million
A highly rare Michael Jordan card has sold for $1.44 million at Heritage Auctions, setting a new record for a card featuring the basketball legend. The autographed 1997 Upper Deck […]
2021-02-08
Finest known Babe Ruth Yankees cap set for $1 million+ auction
One of the finest known Babe Ruth caps in existence is expected to sell for over $1 million when it goes up for auction next week at Gotta Have Rock […]
2020-09-30
Tiger Woods’ golf putter sold for world record price at auction
One of Tiger Woods’ personal golf putters has set a new world record, after it sold at auction for more than $150,000. The Scotty Cameron ‘Red Dot’ putter was owned […]
2020-09-28
Oldest surviving F.A Cup football trophy to sell at Bonhams
The oldest surviving F.A Cup in British football could sell for up to £900,000 when it goes up for auction at Bonhams this month. The trophy has been described as […]
2020-09-09
Michael Jordan’s first Chicago Bulls jersey to sell at Julien’s Auctions
Michael Jordan’s first-ever Chicago Bulls jersey is heading for sale at Julien’s Auctions later this year, as part of a blockbuster sale of sports, music and movie memorabilia. The jersey, […]