LPWire: ESPN Auctions Offers Interactive Experiences and Exclusive Items
ESPN Auctions Offers Interactive
Experiences and Exclusive Items From the Summer Auctions Series
- Special Charity Auction of Memorabilia Items Signed by Shaq, Kobe, de la Hoya and Many
Other Sports & Entertainment Stars -
ESPN Auctions presented by eBay ( www.espnauctions.com ) will include a series of summer auctions featuring interactive experiences and exclusive items from ESPN X Games VIII, Michael Jordan's Flight School Basketball Camp, ESPN Outdoors and The ESPY Awards. These summer auctions begin July 4th and last through July 11.
The ESPY Collection auction will begin on July 11 and continue periodically through September. Fans have the opportunity to bid on these exclusive items
- Michael Jordan Flight School Youth Camp
This is the last camp slot available to send your 8-18 year old girl or boy to this once-in-a-lifetime basketball camp at the University of California, Santa Barbara, August 6-10. The camper will be able to fine-tune their skills with some of the nation's best coaches and college athletes.
- Signed Sports Memorabilia
Athletes and entertainers gave their signatures for this charity auction -- a portion of net proceeds go to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Marquee items include: jerseys from basketball and hockey greats including Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson, Adam Deadmarsh, Ian Laperriere and members of the LA Kings; signed basketballs from Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and more; signed pucks, and an NHL All-star official practice jersey signed by a "who's who" in sports and entertainment. There are nearly 30 items in all.
- Two X Games VIII Experiences
Four days of special viewing of X Games VIII in Philadelphia, August 17-20. One experience includes a chance to present a medal in an official medal ceremony. The second auction will include a private, one-hour skateboarding lesson with an X Games athlete. Partial proceeds from the second auction will benefit a charity of the athlete's choice.
- ESPN Outdoors Experience
A fresh-water fishing excursion with Jerry McKinnis, host of "The Fishing Hole" and "BASSMASTER Tournament Series." The highest bidder and a guest will have dinner with McKinnis after the first day of fishing. Partial proceeds from this auction will benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
- ESPN Outdoors Radio Experience
Join Tommy "Flakes" Nelms and Dr. Ken "Hoot" Ford as part of the Reel Guys radio show. The highest bidder will conduct a telephone interview with a renowned fisherman that will air at a later date during the Reel Guys show.
- Peter Max Authentic Art Work
Three original pieces will be auctioned individually, including a 2000 World Series portrait valued at $4,900; a Super Bowl XXXI portrait valued at $4,500 and a 1994 World Cup portrait valued at $4,500. Partial proceeds from this auction will benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
About ESPN Auctions
ESPN Auctions presented by eBay is an online marketplace from ESPN featuring its authentic, exclusive sports experiences and products. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN, Inc., "The Worldwide Leader In Sports," is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN. ESPN, Inc. includes six domestic television networks, ESPN International, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Regional Television, SportsTicker and ESPN Enterprises, overseeing brand extensions such as the ESPN Zone. Sister auction Web sites from The Walt Disney Company include Disney Auctions ( www.disneyauctions.com ) and ABC Auctions ( www.abcauctions.com ).
--Posted July 2, 2002
Source: ESPN Auctions