In an Oakland Raiders career that roughly approximated that of legendary head coach, John Madden, Jack Tatum plied an outstanding tenure as the team's fiercest defensive backs. Even at his slight (by More...
There's something in the air, and it's raining linebackers! On the field, Joey Porter and James Farrior led the Steelers "D" back to prominence and they represented the 14th and 15th Steeler linebacke More...
Football players just aren't groomed like the Tyler Rose - Earl Campbell. Any number of superlatives would be ample in describing the best running back ever to surface out of Texas - rugged, tough and More...
Upon his untimely death, John Lennon had long been portrayed by the media as a cutting-edge eccentric - consumed in his art, and oblivious to responsible self-management. But as the years have passed More...
As is demonstrated in our photo, this boxing bag was autographed by Muhammad Ali. And for embellishment, he added an unusually extensive notation. The medium is a fifty-pound Everlast boxing bag that More...
Sid Gillman left an indelible mark on the NFL. Before Gillman took his position as coach, football teams ran on first and second downs before being forced into passing to move the sticks. It was the H More...
Each year, teams sport special green outfits in recognition of St. Patrick's Day. The first team ever to institute such a practice was the Cincinnati Reds. Dating to 1979, the Reds brought out green j More...
Now, we're unable to provide the reader with any particulars regarding this medal, but indeed, it was awarded for an athletic performance strong enough to warrant third place in the world. The occasio More...
The Broncos have always been proud of their defense. One of the men that made their core terrifying in the 1970s-80s was Randy Grandishar. Grandishar was drafted in the 1974 draft as pick #14. He spen More...
In just his second major league season, Rickey Henderson flashed the promise of a Hall of Fame career when he stroked a .303 average and stole 100 bases. The ever-durable Henderson went on to play 25 More...
Prior to this season, the last time the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl was in 1980 when Dick Vermeil's crew grabbed the attention of the "City of Brotherly Love.". These five jerseys w More...
Lester Hayes must have really dipped into the 'stickum' when he played in this circa 1980 Raiders road jersey. The man who made composition famous has a yellow substance all over this white jersey. Th More...
Offered is a unique award that was presented to actor Harrison Ford on May 17, 1980 - the day of the Childrens World Premiere of The Empire Strikes Back. The premiere and the awards presentation took More...
After a Heisman Trophy winning college career, Billy Sims was the first overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft. He spent five years with the Detroit Lions, making the Pro Bowl three times until his career More...
Do you believe in miracles, Yes! Those words rolled from the tongue of Al Michaels in maybe the most memorable call in sports history. The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team wasn't chock-full-of NHL player More...
Philadelphia is about as passionate about its sports teams as any city in the nation. Mike Schmidt not only grabbed the hearts of Philadelphia, but he never let go. The life-long Phillie never swung h More...
This Spinnaker yearbook from Laney High (Wilmington, North Carolina) is quite the delight with many feathered hairstyles and candid photos posed next to trees. The sports section featured the first gl More...
Gorgeous signed official NFL football from the estate of Hall Of Famer Sid Gillman. The 1980 Philadelphia Eagles were one step away from a World Championship when they finally were defeated by the Oak More...
On February 22, 1980, the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team defeated the mighty Red USSR National Hockey Team by a score of 4-3 in the semifinal round. Sports Illustrated said of Team USA's improbable gold med More...
The orange border Cal Ripken card from the 1980 Charlotte O's police set is sometimes referred to as the "King of Minor League Cards"; here is a graded one of those gems in Excellent to Mint condition More...
Wendell Tyler is royalty among California's gridiron fans. The safety made himself a household name by starring at the prep level at Oaks Christian High School before continuing to USC. In the NFL, Ty More...
This positively beautiful Olympic torch dates to that global meeting of 1980 in Moscow. In all likelihood, it is a commemorative piece dispensed to an athlete or official. It appears to exactly mirror More...
Jim Bibby, better known as the brother of basketball star Henry Bibby than for his 111 career victories, 1980 All-Star season and 1973 no hitter, came up through the Mets system although he never pitc More...
Extremely desirable suspension helmet worn by Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds in his last, and arguably best, year with the Los Angeles Rams. Reynolds was the prototypical middle linebacker; Pro-Bowler, World More...
When Walter O'Malley gathered up his dynastic Brooklyn Dodgers and transplanted them to Southern California, it was widely predicted that the team wouldn't again contend for at least a decade. Not so. More...
As Americans we have an indivisible sense of pride. Certain historical events have brought us closer together in an unific harmony. The spirit and captivated pride is often displayed by the ultimate h More...
Nobody will ever forget Al Michaels' "Do you believe in miracles" call after the United States defeated the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics and it is certain that no one will ever forget view More...
Football has long been a way of life for Nolan Cromwell. After his playing days, the veteran became a coach under Mike Holmgren in Green Bay, and then in Seattle. The 1980 NFL Defensive Player of the More...
Seven players have been able to toss 30 touchdowns in back to back seasons. The most obscure name on the list is Steve Bartkowski. The 1980 and 81 seasons were magical for the polish rifle. This size More...
The 1980 Olympic hockey team will live on in sporting annals as the ultimate feel-good story. A bunch of college hockey players took on the big, bad Russians and upset the world. It was destiny that H More...
Sutter was one of the first great dominant relievers and perhaps the best of his era. This cubs home knit is from his final season in Chicago before heading to the Cardinals to register four more domi More...
There are helmets, and then again there are HELMETS! Most fall into the former category, but those made by Bill Kelley and his Max Pro counterparts were the finest ever made and have been considered t More...
The day before the now famous Olympic hockey game between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1980, NY TImes columnist Dave Anderson wrote "Unless the ice melts, or unless the United States team More...
It's entirely possible that this is the very shirt that the ageless Minoso was wearing in 1980 when he became the first player to appear in Big League action in five different decades, but neither the More...
The 1980 release of The Beatles Rarities and the 1985 cancelled The Beatles Sessions were the genesis of what eventually became the highly successful The Beatles Anthology. Unresolved issues and a var More...
Roger Maris signed the sweet spot of this 1980 Official All-Star (Kuhn) baseball (EX/MT - mild handling wear) in black felt tip. The signature is legible but slightly faded rating "6".
This 1980 release documented one of the most successful and surprising moves in the record industry. Capitol Records VP, Bruce Wendell, had signed Neil Diamond to the label, and Neils first release wa More...
The biggest bats in history are brought together here on Official balls, with perfect sweet spot signatures offering a little something extra. Signed as follows: Mike Schmidt 1980 W/S MVP, Willie Mays More...
Okay, there are special bats but this showcase item takes the cake. The Major and Minor League Meeting of 1980 was commemorated with this bat, signed by at least 40 managers and former greats in black More...
Only elite baseball players are members of the 500 Home Run Club and get a Hall of Fame invitation. Joining this collection are a set of individually signed baseballs representing twelve club members. More...
Presented are six 1980 Topps full baseball wax boxes. There are 36 packs in each (216 total) with each having mild but expected storage wear. Possible pulls include: a Rickey Henderson rookie, Ozzie S More...
Jim Rices borderline Hall of Fame stats probably wont be enough to edge him into Cooperstown anytime soon, particularly because of his long-running and tempestuous relationship with the media, but he More...
It's with near certainty that we determine the vintage of this Hall of Fame multi-signed baseball to the Induction Ceremonies of 1974. There are 20 autographs on the ONL (Feeney) medium, and 19 of the More...
Mickey Mantle won the Triple Crown and AL MVP in 1956 making it his "favorite summer." This candid black and white photograph (16" x 20") taken by Ray Gallo shows a relaxed Mantle in the dugout. The p More...
Home white Los Angeles Dodgers gamer bears the sleeve patch of the L.A. All-Star Game, where Lopes did appear for his fine work at second base this season. Timeless "Dodgers" logo on chest rises above More...
Do you believe in miracles? Yesssss! Those were the famous words of broadcaster Al Michaels in maybe the most memorable call in sports history. The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team wasn't chock-full-of N More...
According to many experts, the United States Hockey Team's epic victory against the dreaded, despised and heavily favored USSR squad in the 1980 Winter Olympics ranks as the most profound sporting eve More...
"Mr. October" did his best work in the month of the same name. Reggie Jackson used this bat in 1980 with the New York Yankees. It's a Rawlings Adirondack (288RJ) and measures 34" with a weight of 30.5 More...
Such a fresh face on a 1980 WBTV Charlotte O's card (#16) of trong>Cal Ripken, Jr. Who would've thought the kid back then would have a record setting and Hall of Fame career? Presented is the whole mi More...
Unafraid to crowd the plate during his 19-year tenure, durable power hitter Don Baylor will probably be most noted as the Major League record holder for being hit by a pitch. The fearless first basema More...