Cleveland-centric sports items up for auction

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – A handful of Cleveland-centric sports items up for auction include a 1925 program, LeBron James game-worn sneakers and signed Browns gear.

From time to time we check in on Cleveland sports items up for auction. These items are for sale via Dallas-based Heritage Auctions.

Here’s a glimpse of the items; click on the link in the header for details, to learn length of the specific auction or to bid.

Items spanning almost 100 years and covering the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers are up for auction.

1925 Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Bulldogs Program

The program features the Bears, who featured Red Grange and Joe Sternaman during the NFL’s nascent days. The Bears defeated the Bulldogs, 7-0, on Oct. 18, 1925. Sternaman scored the lone touchdown. Value or estimate: $2,000 and up. Availability starts Friday, Aug 1. Related: Famed 1924 championship remembered: When Cleveland, Chicago met in special postseason football game

1951 Bowman Bob Feller card

The card features the Cleveland pitching great and is graded 8 (near mint to mint). The 1951 Bowman set is known for its rich color illustrations. That season, Feller went 22-8. It was the last time he won 20 games in a season. Value or estimate: $1,000 and up. Availability starts Sunday, June 29.

2005-06 LeBron James game-worn and signed Cleveland Cavaliers sneakers

The shoes are photo-matched to an April 1, 2006, game vs. the Miami Heat. Cleveland won, 106-99. James just missed a triple-double, scoring 47 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and tallying nine assists and two steals. James, playing in his third year in the league, averaged 31.4 points, seven rebounds and 6.6 assists. He helped the Cavs secure a 50-win season and return to the playoffs for the first time since 1998. “LBJ” embroidery is shown at each medial side of the size 16 shoes. Value or estimate: $20,000 and up. Availability starts Friday, Aug 1.

2007 Joe Thomas game-worn Cleveland Browns uniform

The Hall of Famer wore this jersey during his rookie season. The third overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, Thomas went on to garner 10 Pro Bowl selections before earning a place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s a white Reebok mesh jersey with Dazzle cloth shoulders and “AL” embroidered on the left sleeve for former Browns owner Al Lerner. Matching pants include leg striping, belt, drawstring fly, NFL shield and Reebok logo. Value or estimate: $6,000 and up. Availability starts Friday, Aug. 1.

2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship staff ring

The Cavaliers’ championship was the first title for any of the major sports teams in Cleveland in more than 50 years. Cleveland defeated Golden State in seven games. This original ring was given to a team employee by team owner Dan Gilbert. The size-11, 88-gram base metal showcases the employee’s last name (Eanes). A scattering of colored stones are on top and underneath the band. Red stones signify the Cavs’ Game 3, 5, 6 and 7 victories. Value or estimate: $2,000 and up. Availability starts Friday, Aug. 1.

Two 2021 Baker Mayfield signed footballs + Nick Chubb-signed Cleveland Browns helmet

Mayfield and Chubb were offensive teammates on the Browns from 2018 to 2021. They were drafted in the same year (Mayfield was the first overall pick, Chubb was taken in the second round). In 2021, Mayfield had 253 completions on 418 attempts for 17 touchdowns and 13 interceptions and 3,010 yards. Chubb averaged 89.9 yards per game rushing. Each started and played in 14 games. Value or estimate: $300 and up. Availability is Sunday, July 6 (one day only).

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