Reggie White Pro Bowl Uniform and Watch Highlight Worthridge Fall Sports Auction

A significant amount of items from Reggie White’s personal collection will be available in the Worthridge Fall Sports Auction, beginning November 19.

The highlight of the Reggie White Collection is his 1992 Pro Bowl NFC jersey and pants. This beautiful uniform, made by Wilson, shows game usage and comes with letters of authenticity from the White estate as well as JSA.

Other items in the collection include White’s 1991 Pro Bowl watch, a 1996 Pro Bowl football signed by Reggie and over 40 of his NFC teammates, a collection of his game worn shoes from both his time with the Eagles and Green Bay Packers, game worn helmets from several NFL superstars including Jerry Rice, as well as numerous game balls, Packers autographs, and other White memorabilia.

Reggie White joined the Philadelphia Eagles after a All-American career at the University of Tennessee and a two-year stint with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL. White’s impact on the Eagles was immediate, leading the team with 13 sacks and setting the foundation for seven consecutive Pro Bowl selections as a member of the Eagles. In tandem with his close friend and teammate the late Jerome Brown, the Eagles possessed one of the stingiest defenses of their era.

Worthridge is proud to present the Reggie White Collection, and all items will be a part of their second Sports Memorabilia Auction, running from November 19 until December 6.

Worthridge is the culmination of over 20 years of sports memorabilia and collectibles experience. The company began as a small baseball card store, and over the years has supplied the industry’s largest auction houses with some of the finest memorabilia to ever enter the market.

Hall of Fame Kansas City Chiefs Coach Hank Stram’s Super Bowl IV Ring Highlights Upcoming Auction From Worthridge

Ring of “The Mentor,” NFL Hall of Fame coach Hank Stram “matriculates” its way to auction.

This is your opportunity to own a Super Bowl ring owned by one of the greatest coaches, innovators, motivators, and men in professional football history- Hank Stram.

Close your eyes and you can see the nattily attired Stram patrolling the sidelines, in his navy blue blazer with a red pocket square and Chiefs spearhead logo on the breast pocket, exuberantly leading his 1969 Kansas City team to victory in Super Bowl IV. Thanks to NFL films, we remember Stram enthusiastically telling his Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson to run “65 toss power trap” and encouraging his Chiefs to “keep matriculating the ball down the field.”

 

The ring, which weighs 26 pennyweight, is 10k gold, featuring a natural one karat diamond surrounded by 10 smaller diamonds (one for each year the franchise spent in the AFL), ranging in size from three to five points, set in a white gold football shaped crest. The crest is set into a glowing synthetic ruby. On one shank is the American Football League seal surrounded by a crown. The three points of the crown list the Chiefs AFL championships- 1962 (as the Dallas Texans) 1966, and 1969. In between the AFL logo and championships is the score of the final title game in AFL history, Chiefs 17, Oakland Raiders 7. At the bottom of the shank is one word- “confidence.” The other shank has the game’s score above the Super Bowl trophy. Over the Super Bowl trophy is an oval shaped globe, symbolizing the Chiefs world championship. On one side of the Lombardi Trophy is a laurel twig, symbolizing achievement and victory. On the other side is a piece of ivy, symbolizing fidelity and immortality. At the bottom of the shank is one word- “poise.”

Also in this collection is a Kansas City Chiefs track suit made for and worn by Stram.

Both items include a letter of authenticity from the Stuart Stram.

Worthridge is proud to present this collection, and all items will be a part of their second Sports Memorabilia Auction, running from November 19 until December 6.

Worthridge is the culmination of over 20 years of sports memorabilia and collectibles experience. The company began as a small baseball card store, and over the years has supplied the industry’s largest auction houses with some of the finest memorabilia to ever enter the market.

 

 

Jerry Rice Autographed Game Worn Helmet, Inscribed to Reggie White, Highlights Worthridge Fall Sports Auction

A significant amount of items from Reggie White’s personal collection, including this MEARS and JSA authenticated Jerry Rice helmet will be available in the Worthridge Fall Sports Auction, beginning November 19.

Here is an opportunity to own a gift exchanged between two of the greatest players in the history of the National Football League. Jerry Rice gave this game used and autographed helmet to Reggie White, most likely after one of the seven NFL Pro Bowls in which they both participated between 1989 and 1995.

The autograph, in black Sharpie, is inscribed-

To: Reggie-
The best I’ve ever seen!–
Jerry Rice #80

Jerry Rice and Reggie White combined to play in 26 Pro Bowls, won four Super Bowls, and were named first team All Pro a staggering 22 times. In a 2014 Documentary of the 100 Greatest Players in NFL History, White ranked #7 while Rice was voted as the best player in the history of the League.

Worthridge is proud to present the Reggie White Collection, and all items will be a part of their second Sports Memorabilia Auction, running from November 19 until December 6.

Worthridge is the culmination of over 20 years of sports memorabilia and collectibles experience. The company began as a small baseball card store, and over the years has supplied the industry’s largest auction houses with some of the finest memorabilia to ever enter the market.

What is Immortality Worth?

You can collect baseball cards, cars, paintings, or a thousand other things. You may find dozens of Honus Wagner T206 cards, or a few 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossas. You could even acquire multiple Van Gogh masterpieces. These items are quite rare and valuable, but wouldn’t you rather own something so rare that it’s truly one-of-a-kind? Presented here is the only item given to the family of the late, great Reggie White by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Don’t bother searching for a comparison; there is none.

Offered in the Worthridge.com Summer Sports Auction is the presentation award that was given to White’s widow, Sara, and his son, Jeremy, at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This singular item represents White’s 15 seasons in the NFL, his appearance in 13 Pro Bowls, 12 All-Pro Selections, 2-Time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, over 1,100 tackles, 198 sacks (ranked 2nd all time and 1st all time including his time in the USFL with a total of 221.5 sacks). White was elected to the 1980’s & 1990’s All-Decade Teams and is represented as an all-around team leader because of his perseverance and determination on and off the field, as well as his dedication to the pursuit of excellence. Reggie White is universally recognized as one of the top ten players in NFL history, and his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is the crowning moment of his distinguished football career.

If someone asked you to name the greatest player to be alive and present at their Hall of Fame induction, you might say Jerry Rice, Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, or Lawrence Taylor. The Hall of Fame gives these great players two awards: a ring and a jacket. This award is significant and unique in this collection, because of White’s posthumous induction into the HOF. Most every other player is also given a jacket and ring to commemorate the event, however White’s family was only gifted with this sole item to immortalize his legacy and his incomparable career.

Other highlights in the collection include White’s game worn jersey from Super Bowl XXXII, an incredible collection of his game worn shoes from the entire 1996 season including a pair of his Super Bowl XXXI game used shoes, game worn helmets from several NFL superstars, and several trophies awarded to White during his career, as well as numerous game balls and Packers autographs. Also included are two of Reggie White’s game worn Eagles helmets, several game balls awarded to him, his 1989 Mackey Award, his 1991 NFL Alumni Defensive Player of the Year award, and a Randall Cunningham game worn jersey.

After spending the first two years of his career with the USFL’s Memphis Showboats, Reggie White joined the Eagles for the 1985 season. Despite playing just eight seasons in Philadelphia, White is the team record holder with 124 sacks, more than 40 sacks ahead of his nearest competitor. In his second season with the club, White amassed 18 sacks and earned the first of an incredible 13 consecutive Pro Bowl appearances.

White’s strike-shortened 1987 season was one of the greatest seasons by any defensive player in history, as he totaled 21 sacks and forced four fumbles in only 12 games. He again led the league in sacks in the 1988 season, and set an NFL record for linemen with 13 pass deflections in 1991. White tallied more than a sack per game in his Eagles career, and is universally considered the greatest player in team history.

Reggie White joined the Green Bay Packers in 1993 as the biggest free agent signing in NFL history. He combined with a young Brett Favre to turn the Packers into instant NFC contenders. After falling just short of the Super Bowl in White’s first three seasons in Green Bay, the duo lifted the team to its first title in almost three decades in the 1996 season. In winning his only championship at any level, White set a Super Bowl record with three sacks. Reggie White spent six seasons in Green Bay, registering 68.5 sacks and winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in his final season with the franchise.

Worthridge is proud to present the Reggie White Collection, and all items will be a part of their debut Sports Memorabilia Auction, running from June 8 to June 29.

Sampling of Philadelphia Eagles Reggie White Items

Sampling of Green Bay Packers Reggie White Items

Reggie White’s Hall of Fame Induction Award

Worthridge Sports Auction Live Preview June 21 9am-5pm

The Reggie White Collection, a Ryder Cup trophy, and a 1947 Dodgers ring highlight the memorabilia on display in Greensboro, NC.

Worthridge Auctions will host a live preview of its debut auction at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro on Saturday, June 21. The event is free and open to the public.

The auction boasts several notable pieces, many of which come from the Reggie White Collection. The company secured the massive consignment directly from the estate of Reggie White. Some of the more valuable items in the collection are White’s jersey from Super Bowl XXXII, the Hall of Fame presentation award that was given to his family, numerous trophies and awards, and a collection of White’s game worn shoes from the entire 1996 season. The auction also features a treasure trove of game worn helmets from star players such as White, Barry Sanders, Mike Singletary, and Derrick Thomas.

In addition to the above collection, Worthridge is selling an incredibly rare Ryder Cup trophy that is sure to garner interest from golf collectors worldwide. The trophy was given to Peter Oosterhuis, a six-time Ryder Cup participant, and is part of a large consignment that also includes crystal trophies from the Masters tournament.

Other featured items in the auction are a 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers National League Championship ring, two San Antonio Spurs NBA Championship rings, Ray Nitschke’s NFL 75^th Anniversary All-Time Team trophy, and a collection of items from Negro League Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Foster.

Worthridge is proud to present these items and a ton of other impressive memorabilia in its debut Summer Sports Auction, running from June 8 to June 29.

The live preview will take place Saturday, June 21, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Embassy Suites at 204 Centreport Dr., Greensboro, NC 27409. All the items in the auction can also be viewed at www.worthridge.com.  Anyone interested in bidding on any of the items can register up until the final day of the auction by calling 877-539-3952.

Signed Ty Cobb Photograph

Worthridge Introduces the Reggie White Collection

Reggie White began his distinguished football career as an All-American high school football player in his home state of Tennessee.  After going on to play for the University of Tennessee in the early 80’s, White continued on to the USFL, and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL in 1985.  After eight seasons with Philadelphia, White went on to play six seasons as a Green Bay Packer, and his final season with the Carolina Panthers.  During his 15-year-long career, White amassed some very impressive stats.  The former defensive end and defensive tackle ranks second all-time with 198 quarterback sacks and over 1100 NFL career tackles.  He is noted as being a cornerstone player for his teams and for the league.  He was selected twice as the NFL Defensive Player of the Year, was a 13-time Pro-Bowl player, and 8-time First-Team All-Pro selection.  He was chosen for the 75^th Anniversary NFL All-Time Team, and both the NFL 1980’s and 1990’s All-Decade Teams.  White has also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  His personal interests ranged from his involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to a brief stint in professional wrestling in the late 90’s.  His leadership in Christian Ministry is attributed to his nickname as “The Minister of Defense.”

Some of the items Worthridge will feature in their upcoming auction are White’s game-worn helmets from the University of Tennessee, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Carolina Panthers.  His Super Bowl XXXII game-worn Packers jersey, as well as other game-used equipment, awards and trophies are also included in the collection.  He also collected other memorabilia from fellow players during his time in the NFL, such as a signed, game-worn helmet from Barry Sanders, and many other football and baseball items.  All items come directly from the White family, and the Estate of Reggie White.

Reggie White

Reggie White Collection

Rare Sports Memorabilia to be Featured in Worthridge Inaugural Auction on June 8

Worthridge, an auction and retail company based out of North Carolina, announced the start of its new online auction website and retail store. The company deals primarily in high-end memorabilia, collectibles, and Americana. Their debut auction is set to begin on June 8 and will feature rare and hard-to-find memorabilia.

With its humble beginnings as a small baseball card store in South Florida, Worthridge is the culmination of over 20 years of memorabilia and collectibles experience. Over the years they have supplied the industry with some of the finest memorabilia and collectibles known. Since moving to the Triad area of North Carolina in 2007, they have expanded to include other areas of expertise such as coins and currency, guitars, comics, sports cards, autographs, estate jewelry, watches, historical and entertainment memorabilia. Owned and operated by Richard Kohl, Jr. and Kenny Davis, the company has orchestrated some of the largest transactions in the memorabilia and collectibles industries and traveled the country to work with some of the most prestigious clients. Worthridge has recently provided the industry with items such as a Sandy Koufax game-used glove, Ray Nitschke’s 1967 Super Bowl II Ring, a George Mikan game-used Minneapolis Lakers Jersey, a 1923 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar Mandolin and a 1927 Gibson F-5 Fern Mandolin, and Sitting Bull’s Top Hat, which was gifted to him by United States President Chester Arthur. Most recently they have acquired the personal collection of NFL Hall-of-Fame player, Reggie White. The company is also now featuring for sale the rare, pre-ban 1919-1920, game-used bat of Shoeless Joe Jackson.

“I am honored to bring these items to the industry and I look forward to developing more relationships between customers and clients.” – Rick Kohl, Owner

“I am excited about Worthridge and the opportunity that it will provide for collectors to obtain fresh, one-of-a-kind items.” – Kenny Davis, Owner

Worthridge will host its inaugural Sports Memorabilia Auction beginning early this summer. Notable items include two San Antonio Spurs NBA Championship rings from 1999 and 2003, a 1915 World Series Unused Ticket from Babe Ruth’s first World Series, an oversized presentation boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali, as well as a 1972 fight poster signed by Ali and opponent Bob Foster. The auction also boasts claim to Burt Shotton’s 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers National League Championship Ring, as well as many other one-of-a-kind items. The auction begins on June 8, and will run for three weeks until its close on June 29.

Worthridge is privileged to represent some of the finest items in their industry, and honored to provide collectors with an avenue to obtain great, one-of-a-kind items. They are taking consignments now for all upcoming auctions and their online retail store, and you may register to bid or request auction catalogs at www.worthridge.com.

Burt Shotton’s 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Ring

1922 Cleveland Indians Original Panoramic Photograph