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FROM THE BIG SCREEN TO THE BIG LEAGUES: SPORTS COLLECTIBLES IN $10 MILLION ENTERTAINMENT AUCTION

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THE EVENT INCLUDES A CURATED GROUP OF HIGHLY DESIRED SPORTS COLLECTIBLES, ENCOMPASSING SIGNED AND GAME-USED ITEMS FROM SEVERAL OF BASEBALL’S MOST FAMOUS FIGURES

Jerseys worn by John Kruk and Jose Canseco, plus Roy Hobbs’ glove and baseball from The Natural—this collection merges athletics and cinema in a truly thrilling manner.”— Brandon Alinger, COO of PropstoreLOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Propstore, a premier global auction house specializing in entertainment memorabilia, is presenting a range of sports collectibles from both real-life competitions and Hollywood productions as part of its Summer Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction. This event is scheduled from August 26 to 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. The auction features over 1,700 lots encompassing film and television props, costumes, production materials, signed items, and other entertainment artifacts, carrying a combined pre-sale valuation of $10 million. Enthusiasts around the globe can engage through live online bidding, absentee bids, and telephone participation.

KEY LOTS INCLUDE:

Young Roy Hobbs’ (Mark Atienza) glove and baseball from The Natural (1984), seen in the opening scene where Roy plays catch with his father prior to his passing. Sourced from the Hand Prop Room, this lot includes a vintage-style leather glove labeled “Red as Boy” and a specially crafted 1930s-style Spalding baseball. Its pre-sale estimate stands at $5,000 – $10,000.

An autographed, game-used Oakland Athletics jersey belonging to Jose Canseco, dating from his tenure with the squad. Coming from the Planet Hollywood Collection, this jersey displays Canseco’s name and number 33 and bears his signature in black ink on the front. In 1988, Canseco became the first MLB player to achieve 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in one season. The item is estimated at $5,000 – $10,000.

John Kruk’s Philadelphia Phillies jersey from the 1993 World Series, during which the three-time MLB All-Star and his famous “Macho Row” team faced the Toronto Blue Jays. Also from the Planet Hollywood Collection, this jersey features Kruk’s name and number 29, plus an official 1993 World Series sleeve patch. Its estimate is $5,000 – $10,000.

This four-day Live Auction runs from August 26 through 29, 2026, with worldwide online, absentee, and telephone bidding accessible throughout all four days.

Day 1 (August 26): Commences at 09:30 AM PDT / 12:30 PM EDT / 05:30 PM BST. In-room public bidding will take place at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, in addition to global online, absentee, and telephone bidding.

Days 2–4 (August 27-29): Start at 09:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT / 05:00 PM BST. Only live global online, absentee, and telephone bidding will be available.

Registration is currently open, and the complete catalog can be viewed at https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/525

Prominent items being auctioned by Propstore with pre-sale estimates comprise:

– The Natural (1984) Young Roy Hobbs’ (Mark Atienza) glove and baseball Est. $5,000 – $10,000 (£3,788 – £7,576)
– Planet Hollywood Collection: John Kruk’s Philadelphia Phillies 1993 World Series Jersey Est. $5,000 – $10,000 (£3,788 – £7,576)
– Planet Hollywood Collection: Jose Canseco-Autographed Game-Used Oakland Athletics Jersey Est. $5,000 – $10,000 (£3,788 – £7,576)
– Planet Hollywood Collection: Ken Griffey Jr.’s Game-Issued 1999 All-Star Game Warm-Up Jersey Est. $2,000 – $4,000 (£2,640 – £5,280)

Additional reasonably priced signed baseball collectibles include:
– Juan Marichal-Autographed Envelopes and Trading Card, Willie McCovey-Autographed Hat, and San Francisco Giants Ephemera Est. $200 – $400
– Planet Hollywood Collection: Ken Griffey Jr. Autographed Baseball Cap Est. $100 – $200
– Willie McCovey-Autographed Framed Photograph Est. $100 – $200

Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO, shared his thoughts on the upcoming event: “Adding sports memorabilia to this Propstore live auction allows collectors to discover items tied to some of baseball’s most renowned figures, alongside iconic sports moments from the silver screen. From John Kruk and Jose Canseco jerseys to Roy Hobbs’ glove and baseball from The Natural, the selection unites the realms of athletics and entertainment in a genuinely exciting fashion.”

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Notes to Editors:
For more details, catalog images, and expert interviews, please reach out to:
Bethany Willetts | bwilletts@blazepr.com

Images can be accessed via the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/mongb5qaqli0sp12kxf04/AH5zCwI2CcpViRWokZZfEfI?rlkey=az9e0a3r961w6gfpdl9mjjqnh&dl=0
Credit: Propstore

About Propstore
Established in 1998 by cinema enthusiast Stephen Lane, Propstore has evolved from a collector’s personal endeavor into a globally recognized authority on entertainment memorabilia. The company connects the worlds of film, art, and collecting—providing access to authentic screen-used props, costumes, and production artifacts that bring cinematic history to life.

Through close collaboration with numerous leading film studios, production companies, and entertainment brands worldwide, Propstore organizes exclusive auctions and sales throughout the year, offering fans and collectors unmatched access to items sourced directly from their origins.

Since 2014, Propstore has conducted internationally acclaimed live auctions featuring items from landmark moments in film and television. In addition to its flagship events, Propstore also operates regular online auctions and studio partnerships, with over 2,000 items available for immediate purchase at www.propstore.com

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