Alternative Investing: Sports Memorabilia
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When it comes to investing in sports memorabilia, buying pieces attached to a big name is usually the way to go. Take a look at some sports collectibles from icons ranging from Joe DiMaggio to Muhammad Ali to Michael Jordan. Updated Oct. 15, 2010Posted Aug. 31, 2009 |
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Source: Steiner Sports Price: $349.99 This baseball is signed by 24-time MLB All-Star Hank Aaron. |
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Source: Heritage Auction Galleries Price: $1195 It's assumed that this robe was taken from The Four Seasons Hotel, and Ali and had his name sewn to the back. |
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Source: Heritage Auction Galleries Price: $191,200 The once-married New York Yankees legend and Hollywood star signed this baseball for a news photographer in the early 1960's in Florida during spring training. |
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Source: Steiner Sports Price: $99.99 This slice of sod from the original Yankee Stadium is freeze-dried and placed in a glass case. |
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Source: Heritage Auction Galleries Price: $776.75 This replica of Jordan's No. 23 jersey is signed by Jordan. |
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Source: Heritage Auction Galleries Price: $227.05 Hall-of-Famers Mickey Mantle and Stan Musial both signed this photograph with a blue sharpie. |
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Source: Steiner Sports Price: $478 Yankee outfielder Mickey Mantle is featured on this 1954 Red Heart series card. |
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Source: Heritage Auction Galleries Price: $2,987.50 As an amateur boxer, Sugar Ray Robinson was awarded this gold charm after winning the lightweight open division in 1940. |
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Source: Steiner Sports Price: $749.99 From the Bronx to your home, these seats were taken from the original Yankee Stadium and feature new commemorative arms with the original back and bottom. |
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Source: Steiner Sports Price: $169.99 The three-time American League MVP, seen here with Babe Ruth, signed this photograph. |
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