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Tag: PSA/DNA

PSA and KCBS-2 Examine Influx of Kobe Bryant Autographs

February 26, 2020October 23, 2020Terry Melia

PSA Authenticator Reveals Telltale Signs The tragic death of L.A. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on January 26, 2020, shocked and saddened the nation and fans across the globe. The 41-year-old star’s unexpected passing also set off a wave of fraudulent…

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Nobody Authenticates Super Bowl Rings Quite Like PSA’s TJ Kaye

January 22, 2020February 19, 2021Terry Melia

Editor’s Note: PSA no longer offers Ring, Trophy and Award Authentication Services as of February 20, 2021.  TJ Kaye is a veteran of sports authentication. His job is to certify championship rings, trophies and awards for PSA. With Super Bowl…

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The Importance Behind Third-Party Authentication and Grading

December 2, 2019October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  One of the toughest decisions any collector faces is when to part ways with all or some of his collection. It’s often based on finances – or lack thereof – and brings with it an emotional toll. It could…

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Authenticating a Babe Ruth Game-Used Bat Attributed to His 500th Home Run

November 12, 2019October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  On Sunday, August 11, 1929, the New York Yankees visited Cleveland’s League Park to take on the Indians. Babe Ruth, batting cleanup, led off the second inning of a scoreless game. On the first pitch he saw from Willis…

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Mantle and Clemente Bats Post Eye-Popping Prices at Auction

August 20, 2019October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  A pair of historical, game used professional model baseball bats, both graded by PSA/DNA, sold over the weekend via Heritage Auctions and both fetched amazing prices. The players connected to the bats, Mickey Mantle and Roberto Clemente, were incredible…

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Ruthian-Sized Auction Price Realized for Lou Gehrig Autographed Photo

June 21, 2019August 21, 2019Terry Melia

  Throughout the past century, every sports superstar has had his trusty sidekick. Bill Russell had Bob Cousy. Wayne Gretzky had Mark Messier. And, of course, Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen. But in the annals of baseball, there is one…

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Best of the Best: All-Time NBA Autographs

May 24, 2019August 21, 2019Terry Melia

  With the NBA postseason heading toward the NBA Finals with (who else?) the Golden State Warriors representing the Western Conference and awaiting the winner of the Toronto Raptors/Milwaukee Bucks Eastern Final, now is the perfect time to look back…

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Saluting a Celtics Legend: John ‘Hondo’ Havlicek

May 7, 2019June 18, 2019Terry Melia

  On April 15, 1965, in just his third NBA season, Boston Celtics great John Havlicek defined his basketball legacy. With five seconds left in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers – and the Celtics…

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Tips for Building a Heisman Trophy Autograph Collection

January 31, 2019October 23, 2020Todd Tobias

“About four years ago, I started my quest to assemble every Heisman winner’s autograph in index card form and to have them authenticated by PSA/DNA.” – Jeff Taladay One of the greatest truths in our hobby is that collections can…

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Autographed Cards and the PSA Set Registry

January 17, 2019October 26, 2020Todd Tobias

Autographed cards have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. Once just a child’s novelty, signed trading cards, particularly vintage and key examples, have become a legitimate hobby category that is enjoyed by many high-end collectors. For more than…

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