There are plenty of photographs of Lou Gehrig, mostly depicting him as he wielded his potent bat during his Hall of Fame career with the New York Yankees. But photos of Gehrig as a minor leaguer are rare. One such image of the young Iron Horse posing with other members of the Hartford Senators of the Class A Eastern League is part of Heritage Auctions’ Icons Photography … [Read more...] about Photo Of Lou Gehrig With Hartford Senators Up For Bid In Heritage Auctions Sale
Remembering the Kid: 8 Great Cards of Gary Carter
Gary Carter will always be the Kid. His broad smile and enthusiasm for the game, plus his Hall of Fame career, made him a fan favorite. Carter was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the third round of the 1972 MLB June Amateur Draft, straight out of Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, California. He made his major league debut on Sept. 16, 1974, going 0-for-4 against a … [Read more...] about Remembering the Kid: 8 Great Cards of Gary Carter
T206 Wagner Authentic Fetches $1.9 Million in Mile High’s September Auction
The holy grail of baseball cards set another record this week. A T206 Honus Wagner card with a Sweet Caporal back, graded as Authentic by PSA, fetched nearly $2 million in Mile High Card Company’s September 2023 Auction. The final gaveled price, after 52 bids were submitted, was $1,968,000 including the buyer’s premium. It was one of several high-ticket items that sold at … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner Authentic Fetches $1.9 Million in Mile High’s September Auction
2023 Bowman Chrome Baseball to Arrive with Prospects, Rookies
2023 Bowman Chrome Baseball marks the return of the brand that's become a favorite of prospectors who chase names they hope will be of the household variety several years down the road. The product will have hobby box choices for collectors. With release day set for Wednesday, Sept. 13, Bowman Chrome will have a standard “master box” version, with two mini boxes. Each … [Read more...] about 2023 Bowman Chrome Baseball to Arrive with Prospects, Rookies
‘Wonder of the World’: 1921 Japanese Babe Ruth Postcard Up for Auction
Babe Ruth was a revered figure in Japan, and an extremely rare postcard of the Bambino more than a century old is featured in Memory Lane’s current Summer Rarities Auction. The 1921 Asahina Sporting Goods postcard featuring Ruth, graded 1.5 by PSA, is one of two known to exist. The other one is part of a private collection that was bought more than a decade ago. The graded … [Read more...] about ‘Wonder of the World’: 1921 Japanese Babe Ruth Postcard Up for Auction
Collectibles Attorney Weighs In On Panini-Fanatics Legal Squabbles, NFLPA Move
The ongoing legal battle between Panini America and Fanatics is fascinating fodder for card collectors. Attorneys watching from the sidelines are also intrigued by the NFLPA’s sudden decision to terminate its trading card deal with Panini three years before it was scheduled to expire, opting instead to immediately go with Fanatics. The NFLPA told contract advisers last week … [Read more...] about Collectibles Attorney Weighs In On Panini-Fanatics Legal Squabbles, NFLPA Move
Fast Growing Pickleball Is About to Get a Card Set
It was inevitable that the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. would have a trading card set. We’re talking about pickleball, the sport that combines tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong and uses a flat paddle and a plastic, perforated ball. The sport was invented in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, WA, but gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic because it allowed players to … [Read more...] about Fast Growing Pickleball Is About to Get a Card Set
NY Man Sentenced To 27 Months In Wire Fraud Case That Scammed Collectors Out Of $33K
An upstate New York man who pleaded guilty to defrauding six trading card buyers or sellers in four states was sentenced to 27 months in prison on Tuesday and ordered to pay approximately $33,000 in restitution. Kyle Bertrand, 35, of Greece, reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors on March 8. Bertrand pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum … [Read more...] about NY Man Sentenced To 27 Months In Wire Fraud Case That Scammed Collectors Out Of $33K
Recently Discovered T206 ‘Slow Joe’ Doyle Error Card Headed To REA Auction
It is only fitting that a rare T206 baseball card featuring “Slow Joe” Doyle would take more than a century to come to auction. The 1910 Joe Doyle “Hands Above Head” card, featuring the “New York Nat’l” printing error with a Piedmont Cigarettes back, will be part of Robert Edward Auctions’ Summer Catalog Auction, which begins on July 24 and runs through Aug. 13. The card … [Read more...] about Recently Discovered T206 ‘Slow Joe’ Doyle Error Card Headed To REA Auction
Pete Maravich Rookie Card Sells For Record $552,000; Other High End Hoop Icons Also Bring Big Prices
Pistol Pete, Clyde, Mr. Clutch and the Captain were back in the spotlight on Thursday, along with several other NBA greats. Talk about Tall Boy heaven. A gem mint Pete Maravich rookie card from the 1970 Topps basketball set sold for $552,000 at PWCC Marketplace’s Vintage Premier Auction. Card No. 123 of the Tall Boys set is one of only two graded PSA 10 cards of Pistol Pete, … [Read more...] about Pete Maravich Rookie Card Sells For Record $552,000; Other High End Hoop Icons Also Bring Big Prices