"When he first came out with his Young Guns card, there was a huge amount of people that were joining into the hobby just to start collecting. And I think that was one of the earlier times that I had seen that happen where people that weren't collecting before really started to join in because they saw how good of a player that he was and wanted to be part of that history."
O'Leary had the 1-of-1 numbered, PSA 10-graded card slab -- the first year Triple Logoman cards were produced -- inserted into a bespoke Tiffany's & Co. case, with "2.2 pounds of white gold," diamonds and rubies embedded, and affixed to a chain.
A recently discovered 1909 Sweet Caporal T206 Honus Wagner card, which had been pulled from a then newly released tobacco pack and kept in the same family for over a century, has been sold via Goldin Auctions for $5.124 million (including buyer's premium). It's the third-most expensive T206 Wagner behind the copy purchased for $6.606 million in August 2021 and the copy sold privately for $7.25 million in August 2022.
Following the Denver Broncos' 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round, a major quarterback shake-up quickly reshaped the point spread -- and sparked unexpected interest elsewhere. With rookie starter Bo Nix's season-ending injury, Denver turned to backup Jarrett Stidham, a move that flipped the Broncos from 1.5-point favorites to 5.5-point underdogs against the New England Patriots.
A 2004-05 Panini Mega Cracks Lionel Messi rookie card -- assessed a perfect 10 by card grader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) -- has sold for $1.5 million through Fanatics Collect's fledgling private sales network. It's the most ever paid for a soccer card, surpassing the $1.33 million paid for a 1958 Alfiabolaget Pele card in a private sale in 2022.
"He'll go and watch videos of these players," David says, "like 'Best Plays of Ken Griffey Jr. Ever.' Just introducing him to those old players from my childhood is more important than finding a Griffey Star Rubies. It's him getting to know the players that I used to know and love."
An autographed Caitlin Clark Logowoman rookie card sold for $660,000 at auction, nearly doubling the record for a women's card. This 1-of-1 card is notable for both its rarity and the premium associated with signed memorabilia. It was auctioned shortly after being pulled live from an online marketplace. Previously, the record was $366,000 for another Clark card. Another similar card is also up for auction and may challenge the new record.
