A 20-year-old Babe Ruth looking at photos of himself as a rookie is a tantalizing start, but the new RMY Auctions catalog has plenty more where that gem came from. The company that specializes in historic images culled from decades old newspaper archives has brought nearly 800 lots to market with its current sale and there's not much doubt the emphasis is on old baseball … [Read more...] about Pre-War Images Abound in RMY June Auction
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Fisk Home Run Ball to Display at Fenway as Shares Go on Offer
Carlton Fisk’s famous World Series game-winning home run ball is going home—at least temporarily. The ball belted off the left field foul pole at Fenway Park in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series gave the Boston Red Sox a dramatic win over the eventual World Series champion Cincinnati Reds. Picked up by left fielder George Foster, the ball … [Read more...] about Fisk Home Run Ball to Display at Fenway as Shares Go on Offer
Rare, Original Ali Fight Posters Chronicle Champ’s History
Before there was Ali vs Frazier there was Clay vs Smith. And Clay vs Logan. Clay vs. Siler, anyone? Only a real Muhammad Ali fan would know the names of some of the fighters who challenged the young Cassius Clay in Louisville and beyond during his days as a teenage boxing prodigy. Posters promoting those earliest days exist, though, and they're part of a … [Read more...] about Rare, Original Ali Fight Posters Chronicle Champ’s History
Wilt Chamberlain’s 1957-58 Kansas Jersey at Auction
The earliest known Wilt Chamberlain game jersey is on the auction block. This one dates to the 1957-58 season when he was a junior at Kansas. Chamberlain wore jersey number 12 during a portion of that season. The durene pullover is at Goldin Auctions where it has a current high bid of $260,000. SCP Auctions President David Kohler, who owns the world’s … [Read more...] about Wilt Chamberlain’s 1957-58 Kansas Jersey at Auction
Second NYC Collectors Night Event Offered Stories, Discussion, Show and Tell
On April 14, Brian Dwyer, president of Robert Edward Auctions, gave about four dozen guests a chance to see world’s most iconic baseball card in person ten days before the trimmed “Authentic” specimen sold for over $1.5 million. Dwyer and his new friends were attending the first Brigand’s Coin and Collectibles Collectors’ Night. The venerable New York City store, which sells … [Read more...] about Second NYC Collectors Night Event Offered Stories, Discussion, Show and Tell
Jordan Tickets at Auction Span College, NBA Careers
Heritage Auctions is offering a collection of more than 30 Michael Jordan tickets in its newly launched Sports Showcase Auction, but it goes beyond a few major career highlights and milestones. The group of more than 30 different charts Jordan's career, with one from his first appearance in the annual Blue-White North Carolina scrimmage game in his 1981 freshman season to an … [Read more...] about Jordan Tickets at Auction Span College, NBA Careers
Sports Collectibles Show Starring John Cena Seeks Items with a Story
There’s a new sports collecting related show in the works and the production company in charge of it is looking for collectors to be part of it. iTV America, the producers of Pawn Stars, is casting for the new show, which will air on an as yet unannounced major cable network. John Cena will serve as host and executive producer. Kayli DePinto, a casting … [Read more...] about Sports Collectibles Show Starring John Cena Seeks Items with a Story
Gretzky’s 1988 Stanley Cup Winning Jersey Brings Record $1.45 Million
The last jersey Wayne Gretzky wore as a member of the Edmonton Oilers—one in which he captured his fourth Stanley Cup —has become the most expensive piece of NHL memorabilia ever sold. The $1.45 million sale through Grey Flannel Auctions happened early Monday morning, with the jersey garnering 12 bids after opening at $250,000 last month. Still soaked with champagne … [Read more...] about Gretzky’s 1988 Stanley Cup Winning Jersey Brings Record $1.45 Million
Bryant Rookie Jersey, Signed PMG Card Pace SCP Sale
A jersey photo matched to use by Kobe Bryant during some of the first playoff games in his career sold for $2,735,546 early Sunday, making it the second most expensive basketball jersey ever sold at auction. Not known until it was consigned to SCP Auctions by the original owner earlier this year, characteristics of the jersey were matched to use during two Lakers … [Read more...] about Bryant Rookie Jersey, Signed PMG Card Pace SCP Sale
More Items from Ted Simmons Collection at Heritage This Weekend
A large group of items from the personal collection of Hall of Famer Ted Simmons were sold through Heritage Auctions last month, including game jerseys, bats, championship rings and autographed baseballs. That wasn’t everything the former catcher and big league executive consigned, however. A group of lower valued items is being offered in the company’s weekly Sunday … [Read more...] about More Items from Ted Simmons Collection at Heritage This Weekend