Think baseball players didn’t crave endorsements many years ago? Even Christy Mathewson, held as almost a pious figure today, liked making money from his good name. Matty endorsed sweaters, shirt collars, leg garters, razors, a baseball game, Coca-Cola…and tobacco, among other things. It was his Tuxedo Tobacco endorsement that put his face on New York trolley cars … [Read more...]
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Notes: Disabled Jockeys to Benefit from Poster Auction; Long Beach Expo Approaches
Whether it’s win, place or show, the management and staff of one auction company are hoping there will be a big finish for a rare poster entered in an auction slated to close Friday night. Depicting a Kentucky Derby Trophy, the 20 by 16-inch poster – which is being auctioned on behalf of Jockeys & Jeans to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund – has been … [Read more...]
Topps Creates Exclusive Cards for Charity Autograph Program
Topps has created special edition baseball cards for the Detroit Tigers Foundation and its Autographs For a Cause program. The cards were given to players participating in the program, who sign them in exchange for a flat fee of $15-$25 plus shipping with all proceeds going to the player’s favorite charity. Players will match the amount of money collected through … [Read more...]
Second Find of Valuable Vintage Wax Was Unexpected
The second part of what's become a seven-figure find of decades-old unopened sports and non-sports wax boxes is scheduled to go on the auction block late this month and we're learning a little more about how it all came about. "Beer Box Find II" included 1960s Topps football and baseball boxes, a 1971 Topps baseball box, a one-of-a-kind 1968-69 Topps Test basketball … [Read more...]
Cowboys, 7-Eleven Launch Cup Series
If you remember the 1980s and 90s, you might recall a time when collectible cups were a thing. 7-Eleven stores and the Dallas Cowboys are bringing it back. 7-Eleven has announced a series of seven cups featuring Cowboys players that will be sold in stores. The first six cups will feature some of the team's most popular players on co-branded Big Gulp/Slurpee cups. Suggested … [Read more...]
Notes: Gehrig RC Sold; $2 Goodwill Find Worth Thousands; Collector Q&A
A 1925 Lou Gehrig Exhibit rookie card graded SGC 60 sold for $82,419 at Love of the Game Auctions early Sunday. The fast rising card has soared in value over the past year. Only four of 49 total copies examined by the major grading services rate higher than the EX example. Bidding opened at $15,000. Also sold in the auction were a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle … [Read more...]
Signed 1928 Ruth, Gehrig Exhibit Cards at Auction
The market for vintage autographed cards has been heating up and two 1928 Exhibits are fanning the flames in an auction set to close next weekend. Heritage Auctions is offering the duo—Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig—in its August auction. Both are already nearing their pre-sale estimates of $20,000 in early bidding. While the cards show wear that would be considered typical … [Read more...]
Photo That Became Bill Dickey’s 1939, ’40 Cards at Auction
Bill Dickey didn’t have enough fingers to hold all of his World Series rings. The legendary catcher joined the New York Yankees in 1928, played through the early 1940s before entering military service and then served as a manager and coach. During his time in pinstripes, Dickey won an astonishing 13 World Series titles. Now, one of the best known photos of the … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Cy Young Heads Back to Cleveland
His career was winding down but Cy Young could still wing it. At age 41 in 1908 he tossed the third no-hitter of his career, the oldest player ever to toss one. It was a record that would stand until Nolan Ryan broke it 82 years later. He'd finish the year with a 1.26 earned run average. Now, a photo of Young, wearing his Boston uniform in that fabled season, is the … [Read more...]
Riddell Blaze Helmets Aimed at Fans, Collectors
They won’t be worn on the field but if you’re looking to have something autographed that’s a little different or you want a conversation piece for your fan cave, Riddell has launched a new line of NFL licensed collectible helmets that aren’t your father’s headgear. The Blaze Alternate Collection consists of all 32 NFL team helmets in alternate team colors with most … [Read more...]
