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The G.O.A.T. (s) of Heritage Sports: Part 1
Commentary by Heritage Auctions Consignment Director Chris Nerat
MJ or LeBron? With all the recent chatter questioning who is the greatest basket- Basketball Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1969-71 Lew Alcindor
ball player of all time, it got me thinking as to what have been the G.O.A.T.s in Game Worn Milwaukee Bucks Jersey, MEARS A10. Sold for
Heritage’s sports auctions throughout the years. Whether it was a collection from a $95,600. One of my most memorable moments during my
notable celebrity consignor’s collection, the intriguing back story of a particular item, eight-year tenure at Heritage was when I visited former Bucks
or the amazing media attention an item received, I felt it was a perfect time to present equipment manager Patrick McBride at his home. On his kitchen
to the collecting public my choices for the Heritage sports department’s G.O.A.T.(s). table were various high-end pieces, and a Bucks shirt from Oscar
Robertson, and this truly historic white knit garment worn by the
Baseball Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1947 Jackie league’s all-time leading scorer.
Robinson Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Rookie
“Color Barrier” Jersey MEARS A9; Photo Hockey Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1966-67 Bobby Orr Game
Matched with Family Provenance! Sold Worn Rookie Jersey. Sold for $191,200. Considered by many as
for $2,600,000. The jersey that changed the sport the Mickey Mantle of hockey, Bobby Orr put this sweet sweater
forever, this beauty resonates beyond the sports to use during his 1966-67 rookie season. Representing one of the
world and is definitely worthy of the most greatest sports cities in the country, it is one of few Orr gamers to
prestigious sports halls of fame and/or museums. hit the hobby, and this one is easily the best.
Football Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1920’s Jim Misc. Sports Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1973 Secretariat Triple
Thorpe Game Worn Helmet. Sold for $17,925. Crown Worn Bit & Bridle. Sold for $26,887. I have friends who
rank Secretariat above Michael Jordan and LeBron James on the list of all-time
Not the most valuable football item we’ve sold by any
means, but this helmet deserves special attention, as many greatest athletes. While that may be a tad farfetched, nobody can deny
sports purest still consider Jim Thorpe the most prolific that the superior stallion’s record-breaking run at the 1973 Belmont
all-around athlete of all time. Originally purchased at the Stakes was one of the most memorable moments in sports
Hall of Famer’s family tavern in Henderson, NV in 1948 history. This bit and bridle was worn by the Triple
or 1949, it is one of few game-worn Thorpe pieces ever to Crown winning horse during that magical era.
hit the auction block.
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Commentary by Heritage Auctions Consignment Director Chris Nerat
MJ or LeBron? With all the recent chatter questioning who is the greatest basket- Basketball Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1969-71 Lew Alcindor
ball player of all time, it got me thinking as to what have been the G.O.A.T.s in Game Worn Milwaukee Bucks Jersey, MEARS A10. Sold for
Heritage’s sports auctions throughout the years. Whether it was a collection from a $95,600. One of my most memorable moments during my
notable celebrity consignor’s collection, the intriguing back story of a particular item, eight-year tenure at Heritage was when I visited former Bucks
or the amazing media attention an item received, I felt it was a perfect time to present equipment manager Patrick McBride at his home. On his kitchen
to the collecting public my choices for the Heritage sports department’s G.O.A.T.(s). table were various high-end pieces, and a Bucks shirt from Oscar
Robertson, and this truly historic white knit garment worn by the
Baseball Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1947 Jackie league’s all-time leading scorer.
Robinson Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Rookie
“Color Barrier” Jersey MEARS A9; Photo Hockey Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1966-67 Bobby Orr Game
Matched with Family Provenance! Sold Worn Rookie Jersey. Sold for $191,200. Considered by many as
for $2,600,000. The jersey that changed the sport the Mickey Mantle of hockey, Bobby Orr put this sweet sweater
forever, this beauty resonates beyond the sports to use during his 1966-67 rookie season. Representing one of the
world and is definitely worthy of the most greatest sports cities in the country, it is one of few Orr gamers to
prestigious sports halls of fame and/or museums. hit the hobby, and this one is easily the best.
Football Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1920’s Jim Misc. Sports Memorabilia G.O.A.T. 1973 Secretariat Triple
Thorpe Game Worn Helmet. Sold for $17,925. Crown Worn Bit & Bridle. Sold for $26,887. I have friends who
rank Secretariat above Michael Jordan and LeBron James on the list of all-time
Not the most valuable football item we’ve sold by any
means, but this helmet deserves special attention, as many greatest athletes. While that may be a tad farfetched, nobody can deny
sports purest still consider Jim Thorpe the most prolific that the superior stallion’s record-breaking run at the 1973 Belmont
all-around athlete of all time. Originally purchased at the Stakes was one of the most memorable moments in sports
Hall of Famer’s family tavern in Henderson, NV in 1948 history. This bit and bridle was worn by the Triple
or 1949, it is one of few game-worn Thorpe pieces ever to Crown winning horse during that magical era.
hit the auction block.
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