Dan Hajducky
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Writer @ESPN | @FordhamSoccer & @SCSU_MSOC | @FairfieldUMFA | @NCDJ_ASU Advisory Board | “Hey Ducky” | [email protected]
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Two balls believed to be Miguel Rojas’ & Will Smith’s #WorldSeries Game 7 home run balls consigned to SCP Auctions by father and son from Ontario.
Auction house collects WS HR balls from dad, son
SCP Auctions has collected two World Series home run baseballs that a father and son say they caught during Game 7 of the World Series.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Two balls believed to be Miguel Rojas’ & Will Smith’s #WorldSeries Game 7 home run balls consigned to SCP Auctions by father and son from Ontario.
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... Pharrell Williams’ auction house JOOPITERto auction off five pairs of #AirJordans given to Jordan -- NBA playoff-worn and baseball cleats worn while playing for the Birmingham Barons -- in early November.
Five pairs of Jordans set for auction by Pharrell
Grammy winner Pharrell Williams' auction house JOOPITER is set to auction off five pairs of Air Jordans made specifically for Jordan from November 6 through November 18.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... Pharrell Williams’ auction house JOOPITERto auction off five pairs of #AirJordans given to Jordan -- NBA playoff-worn and baseball cleats worn while playing for the Birmingham Barons -- in early November.
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... Another one of the 2024 Jordan private signing rookie cards surfaces.
MJ 'aftermarket' card sets record with $2.7M sale
A signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold in a private sale for $2.7 million, a record for a card with an "aftermarket" signature.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... Another one of the 2024 Jordan private signing rookie cards surfaces.
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... #Kobe's No. 24 debut jersey sells for $889K with @Sothebys; Jerry West's 1965/66 "likely" NBA Finals jersey hits $533K.
Kobe's first No. 24 Lakers jersey sells for $889K
The first No. 24 jersey worn by Kobe Bryant with the Lakers was recently sold by Sotheby's for $889,000, while a 1964-1967 Jerry West jersey fetched $533,400.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... #Kobe's No. 24 debut jersey sells for $889K with @Sothebys; Jerry West's 1965/66 "likely" NBA Finals jersey hits $533K.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Items from #WillieMays’ collection netted $6.5 million at Hunt Auctions, including $458,250 on both his 1954 MVP award and World Series ring, his home 1962 uniform ($634,500) and Presidential Medal of Freedom ($64,625). Proceeds went to Mays’ Say Hey! Foundation.
Auction of Willie Mays' collection nets over $6.5M
Items from Willie Mays' personal collection netted over $6.5 million across a two-day auction that benefited the late Hall of Famer's foundation.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Items from #WillieMays’ collection netted $6.5 million at Hunt Auctions, including $458,250 on both his 1954 MVP award and World Series ring, his home 1962 uniform ($634,500) and Presidential Medal of Freedom ($64,625). Proceeds went to Mays’ Say Hey! Foundation.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_... #CaitlinClark ROIs have been eye-opening, but she’s not the only women’s sports star with a growing hobby footprint. As fans flocked to women’s sports in recent years, so have collectors — and industry experts say it’s not slowing down.
Caitlin Clark fuels women's memorabilia market growth
Sports collectibles industry experts say interest in Caitlin Clark cards is leading to growth in the women's memorabilia market overall, particularly for the WNBA.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_... #CaitlinClark ROIs have been eye-opening, but she’s not the only women’s sports star with a growing hobby footprint. As fans flocked to women’s sports in recent years, so have collectors — and industry experts say it’s not slowing down.
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... Logan Paul files injunction in Texas district court against Heritage Auctions alleging authenticity concerns over #MichaelJordan signed swatch of United Center court. Paul won the court piece in a late-August auction for $562K, including buyer’s premium.
L. Paul sues auction house over MJ-signed court
Logan Paul has filed an injunction against Heritage Auctions, saying he was not allowed to investigate the authenticity of a Michael Jordan-signed piece of United Center floor that Paul won at auction...
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September 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... Logan Paul files injunction in Texas district court against Heritage Auctions alleging authenticity concerns over #MichaelJordan signed swatch of United Center court. Paul won the court piece in a late-August auction for $562K, including buyer’s premium.
www.espn.com/soccer/story... #Messi rookie card breaks all-time record paid for a soccer card.
Messi's Barça rookie card sells for record $1.5M
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 ...
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September 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
www.espn.com/soccer/story... #Messi rookie card breaks all-time record paid for a soccer card.
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... New most expensive sports card out of @heritageauction.bsky.social for the Kobe/Jordan dual signed Logoman. Second most expensive sports collectible of all-time behind Ruth’s “called shot” jersey.
'Holy grail' MJ-Kobe card sells for record $12.9M
A 1-of-1 signed Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant card broke the record for most expensive sports card sold at auction, closing at $12.932 million Saturday night.
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August 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/... New most expensive sports card out of @heritageauction.bsky.social for the Kobe/Jordan dual signed Logoman. Second most expensive sports collectible of all-time behind Ruth’s “called shot” jersey.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... While terms have not been finalized, a Heritage spokesperson told ESPN they’re expected soon.
Heritage Auctions, Braves settle Aaron dispute
Heritage Auctions and the Atlanta Braves have informed a Georgia court that they have settled their legal dispute over a Hank Aaron memorabilia auction.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... While terms have not been finalized, a Heritage spokesperson told ESPN they’re expected soon.
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News out of @SCPAuctions: Signed #Kobe kicks sell for nearly a quarter-million, 2nd-most ever paid for a pair of Mamba-worn sneakers.
News out of @SCPAuctions: Signed #Kobe kicks sell for nearly a quarter-million, 2nd-most ever paid for a pair of Mamba-worn sneakers.
Sneakers from Kobe's first start sell for $240K
An autographed pair of Adidas EQT Top 10 shoes that Kobe Bryant wore in his first Lakers start have sold for $240,000 (including buyer's premium) with SCP Auctions.
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July 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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News out of @SCPAuctions: Signed #Kobe kicks sell for nearly a quarter-million, 2nd-most ever paid for a pair of Mamba-worn sneakers.
News out of @SCPAuctions: Signed #Kobe kicks sell for nearly a quarter-million, 2nd-most ever paid for a pair of Mamba-worn sneakers.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_... Another day, another #CaitlinClark record: $660,000 for an on-card, 1-of-1 numbered Logowoman card -- the most ever paid for a women's sports card.
Clark rookie card nearly doubles auction record
A 1-of-1 numbered, autographed Caitlin Clark rookie card went straight to auction and sold for a record $660,000.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_... Another day, another #CaitlinClark record: $660,000 for an on-card, 1-of-1 numbered Logowoman card -- the most ever paid for a women's sports card.
www.espn.com/espn/story/_... An update in the ongoing sports collectibles fraud cause in Indiana.
Alleged counterfeit memorabilia dealer dead at 45
Brett Lemieux, 45, who was being investigated for allegedly selling counterfeit sports memorabilia in Indiana, was found dead last week, according to authorities.
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July 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
www.espn.com/espn/story/_... An update in the ongoing sports collectibles fraud cause in Indiana.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Spent a few months talking with players, coaches, scouts and player personnel about how the 2023 #MLB rule changes have altered the way the catching position is played, developed and scouted.
Inside the shift in evaluating MLB draft catching prospects
MLB's 2023 rules changes are influencing how the position is taught, played, coached, scouted at all levels.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Spent a few months talking with players, coaches, scouts and player personnel about how the 2023 #MLB rule changes have altered the way the catching position is played, developed and scouted.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Mays’ personal collection will be sold via Hunt Auctions in September, with all proceeds going to Mays’ Say Hey! Foundation.
Willie Mays' personal collection going to auction
The personal collection of Willie Mays will head to auction via Hunt Auctions on Sept. 27-28 in San Francisco.
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July 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Mays’ personal collection will be sold via Hunt Auctions in September, with all proceeds going to Mays’ Say Hey! Foundation.
www.espn.com/tennis/story... Rafael Nadal’s 2017 @rolandgarros.com winning racket — photomatched by Resolution Photomatching to 24 matches that season — sells for $157,333, a record price for a tennis racket.
Racket Rafael Nadal used to win 2017 French Open sells for $157,333
Nadal won his 10th French Open and didn't drop a single set in the tournament while using the racket.
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June 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
www.espn.com/tennis/story... Rafael Nadal’s 2017 @rolandgarros.com winning racket — photomatched by Resolution Photomatching to 24 matches that season — sells for $157,333, a record price for a tennis racket.
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www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Out of Heritage Auctions, Topps 50/50 card first of #Ohtani to break $1M at auction.
50/50 card first of Ohtani to break $1M at auction
An autographed Shohei Ohtani card that includes the MLB logo from the pants he wore to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases last season became the first of the Dodgers star to sell for more than $1 ...
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March 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Out of Heritage Auctions, Topps 50/50 card first of #Ohtani to break $1M at auction.
www.espn.com/espn/story/_... #LeBron card sells for $1M at Goldin Auctions while #CaitlinClark card sets new record paid for a women’s sports card.
LeBron card sells for $1M; Clark card sets record
A LeBron James rookie card sold for $1.159 million while a Caitlin Clark card numbered 1-of-1 sold for a record $366,000.
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March 30, 2025 at 5:09 AM
www.espn.com/espn/story/_... #LeBron card sells for $1M at Goldin Auctions while #CaitlinClark card sets new record paid for a women’s sports card.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Coveted Skenes MLB Debut Patch Autograph card sells for $1.11 million via Fanatics Collect, most expensive modern non-Mike Trout baseball card.
Skenes' 1-of-1 rookie card fetches record $1.11M
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB debut patch autograph card sold for a stunning $1.11 million, including buyer's premium, on Thursday.
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March 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Coveted Skenes MLB Debut Patch Autograph card sells for $1.11 million via Fanatics Collect, most expensive modern non-Mike Trout baseball card.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... In 2001, Tony Gwynn didn’t recognize his signature on signed items being sold around his home ballpark — which led to #MLB’s unrivaled authentication program.
Appreciate them, Topps, & the @baseballhall.org letting me under the hood.
Appreciate them, Topps, & the @baseballhall.org letting me under the hood.
Inside MLB's process of authenticating game-used items
Since 2001, MLB's authentication team has collected and verified more than 10.5 million items.
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March 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... In 2001, Tony Gwynn didn’t recognize his signature on signed items being sold around his home ballpark — which led to #MLB’s unrivaled authentication program.
Appreciate them, Topps, & the @baseballhall.org letting me under the hood.
Appreciate them, Topps, & the @baseballhall.org letting me under the hood.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Building on the success of the #MLB Debut Patch in 2023, MLB, Topps & Nike partner to turn 2024 award winners' gold logos into Topps “Gold Logoman” cards after the 2025 season.
MLB award winners' gold logos to become cards
Expanding on the success of the MLB Debut Patch, Topps, MLB and Nike have partnered to recognize baseball's elite performers from last season with custom gold-embellished MLB logos on their jerseys th...
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March 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/... Building on the success of the #MLB Debut Patch in 2023, MLB, Topps & Nike partner to turn 2024 award winners' gold logos into Topps “Gold Logoman” cards after the 2025 season.