At a recent Goldin Co. auction, sports enthusiasts witnessed a record-breaking sale of a 1965 Original Type 1 Photo of Joe Namath, the very image that made his rookie card iconic. The photo fetched an impressive $197,640, setting a new record for Type 1 football photos and showcasing the lasting legacy of Namath in the realm of sports memorabilia.
The 1965 photo is integral to the creation of the highly sought-after Topps Namath rookie card, making it one of the most coveted football cards in the world of collecting. Its high sale price at the November Elite Auction serves as a testament to its significant value and the enduring allure of Namath’s name in sports memorabilia.
While the spotlight was on Namath’s photo, the Goldin Co. auction also featured several other notable items that captured the attention of collectors:
– A 1967 Muhammad Ali/Wilt Chamberlain dual-signed Type 1 photo, capturing the meeting of two sports legends during a promotional appearance for the “Wide World of Sports” fight, sold for an impressive $17,080.
– Michael Jordan’s 1984-85 rookie year signed Type 1 photo, which fetched the same price of $17,080, further solidifying his status as one of the most valuable figures in sports collectibles.
– A 1994 Tiger Woods Type 1 photo, marking the year of his high school graduation and his title as the youngest U.S. Amateur Championship winner, garnered a respectable $7,595.
The auction also included other remarkable Type 1 photos that showcased significant moments in sports history:
– A 1988 playoffs Type 1 photo of Michael Jordan by the New York Times, commemorating the first time Jordan scored back-to-back 50 point games in NBA playoff history, sold for a remarkable $6,100.
– A rare 1983 George Brett “Pine Tar Game” Type 1 photo, capturing the intense moment as Brett was restrained from attacking the home-plate umpire with his deemed illegal bat, fetched $4,574.
– A 1985 Mike Tyson Sports Illustrated Shoot Type 1 photo, immortalizing Tyson’s time at trainer Cus D’Amato’s Catskills gym, was auctioned for an impressive $3,660.
The sales at Goldin Co. highlight the rich history and enduring fascination with sports photography and memorabilia. These remarkable photographs capture moments and figures that have defined various sports eras, allowing collectors and fans to relive and celebrate these iconic moments time and time again.
In conclusion, the record-setting sale of Joe Namath’s 1965 rookie card photo at Goldin Co. further establishes the enduring allure of iconic sports memorabilia. As collectors continue to seek out and invest in these tangible pieces of sports history, the value and significance of these items only continue to grow.