Big Auction

WHAT:        Interview Julien’s Auctions executives and view highlights before the public auction: Sports Legends

 

WHO:         Eric Hirsch, Sports Specialist, Julien’s Auctions

 
WHEN:       Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

WHY:         Sports Legends: Julien’s Auctions will present over 600 pieces of iconic sports artifacts and memorabilia used by some of the world’s greatest athletes of all time showcasing highlights at their famed gallery before heading to auction live in person at Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com on Tuesday, June 28^th, 2022. A hall of fame lineup of the most sought-after sports treasures from champions including Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Diego Maradona, Pelé, Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, Babe Ruth and more will be presented.
 
Highlights include: Mike Tyson’s 1996 heavyweight championship photo-matched fight worn gloves and 1980-90s training worn shoes; Diego Maradona signed 1986 FIFA World Cup final match issued Argentina jersey; Walt Frazier 1971 photo-matched game worn New York Knicks jersey; 1938 & 1986 FIFA World Cup Winner’s gold medals; Muhammad Ali 1970s training worn robe, trunks and fight worn gloves; items from Michael Jordan’s famed basketball and baseball career such as a Michael Jordan 1984-85 rookie year game issued Chicago Bulls jersey, signed 1995-96 game worn shoes, Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer #57 rookie card (BGS 9) and his Chicago White Sox batting practice jersey and White Sox helmet game worn by Jordan during spring training in 1994; Kobe Bryant signed 1998-99 game worn shoes; Larry Bird signed 1979-84 game worn Boston Celtics jersey; Pelé 1964 Nation’s Cup final match worn Brazil jersey; an Argentina jersey match issued to Lionel Messi for the 2021 Copa America Final alongside a winner’s gold medal; Babe Ruth signed baseballs; Argentina Men’s Football 2008 Olympic gold medal; Los Angeles Lakers 1985, 1987, and 1988 NBA championship rings and a Los Angeles Lakers 1999-00 championship team signed basketball; a 2008 Williams FW27 Formula 1 car race used large engine cover; a signed and used Rudolf “Minnesota Fats” Wanderone pool cue; an Eric Lindros 1992-93 game worn Philadelphia Flyers jersey; an oversized boxing glove multi-signed by 20 legendary boxers including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Floyd Patterson, Thomas Hearns, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Gene Fullmer, Carmen Basilio, Ike Williams, Joey Giardello, Ken Norton, Kid Azteca, Harold Johnson, Willie Pep, Art Aragon, Jimmy McLarnin, Henry Tillman, Kenny Davis, and Armando Muniz and more.
 

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Julien’s Auctions is the world record-breaking auction house to the stars. Collaborating with the famous and the exclusive, Julien’s Auctions produces high profile auctions in the film, music, sports and art markets. Julien’s Auctions has received international recognition for its unique and innovative auction events, which attract thousands of collectors, investors, fans and enthusiasts from around the world. Julien’s Auctions specializes in sales of iconic artifacts and notable collections including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, U2, Barbra Streisand, Les Paul, Neil Young, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Hugh Hefner, Pelé and many more.
 

In 2016, Julien’s realized $5 million in the historic auction of the Brazilian soccer icon, three-time World Cup Champion and FIFA Player of the Century, Pelé’s collection of memorabilia, personal property and awards, which featured the sale of Pelé’s three World Cup gold medals, sold for a combined total of US $970,992 (£674,300), including his 1970 World Cup winner’s medal that sold for $427,100 (£346,000) and set world records for the most expensive Pelé item and the most expensive soccer medal ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s shattered multiple records for sports jerseys sold at auction in the sale of a trio of historic #23 basketball jerseys--Michael Jordan’s historic 1984 “Signing Day” Chicago Bulls #23 rookie jersey which sold for $320,000, a new world record sale for a jersey worn by the 14-time All-Star and five-time NBA MVP, Barack Obama’s 1979 #23 Punahou School jersey which sold for $192,000, a new world record selling price for a high school jersey, and Lebron James’ 2003-04 rookie year Cleveland Cavaliers jersey which sold for $128,000--which altogether totaled $640,000. In the same sale, Julien’s sold Colin Kaepernick’s San Francisco 49ers rookie jersey for $128,000, a new world record for most expensive NFL jersey sold at auction. Other notable sports memorabilia sold by Julien’s Auctions include Babe Ruth’s 1938 Brooklyn Dodgers coaching uniform which sold for $187,500, NASCAR legend Richard Petty’s 1974 Dodge Charger Daytona 500 race-winning car which sold for $500,000, LeBron James’ Sports Illustrated cover worn St. Vincent-St. Mary’s high school jersey which sold for $512,000, and Hank Aaron’s 1976 final season game worn Milwaukee Brewers uniform which sold for $224,000.

In 2016, Julien’s Auctions received its second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records for the sale of the world’s most expensive dress ever sold at auction, The Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress which sold for $4.8 million. Julien’s Auctions achieved placement in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for the sale of Michael Jackson’s white glove, which sold for $480,000 making it the most expensive glove ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s Auctions received its third Guinness Book of World Record placement for the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged” 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic-electric guitar, which sold for $6 million making it the world’s most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. In 2022, Julien’s Auctions sold the world’s second most expensive guitar ever sold at auction in the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar, which sold for $4.5 million.
 

Based in Los Angeles, Julien’s Auctions has a global presence bringing their auctions and exhibitions to targeted destinations worldwide including London, New York, Las Vegas, Japan and China. Live auctions are presented for bidders on-site and online via live streaming video and mobile technology. For more information on Julien’s Auctions, go to www.juliensauctions.com. Connect with Julien’s Auctions at www.facebook.com/JuliensAuctions or www.twitter.com/JuliensAuctions or www.instagram.com/juliens_auctions.RS