That Babe Ruth glove that’s headlining the annual Louisville Slugger Auction may have just been photo matched, with the help of something that was prevalent at big league ballparks decades ago: tobacco juice. Hunt Auctions, which conducts the annual event, says PSA/DNA found several distinct matching characteristics in comparison with a photo of Ruth wearing the … [Read more...] about Ruth Glove Given to Jimmy Austin Now Has Possible Photo Match
Sports Memorabilia News
Historic Baseball Negatives Up for Auction
Thousands of camera negatives chronicling decades of baseball history, taken by some of the most highly regarded baseball photographers, are on the block through Heritage Auctions. The company’s latest sale-- “A Century of Greatness” – features negatives from the Deadball era through the 1970s. The images were captured by, among others, George Burke and Charles M. … [Read more...] about Historic Baseball Negatives Up for Auction
Opening Night Game Jerseys from Morant, Durant, Giannis Hit Auction Block
Less than two weeks after they were worn on the court, jerseys from some of the NBA's top stars on Opening Night are up for sale. NBA Auctions has launched its latest round of listings and among them are all of the tip-off jerseys donned by the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers during the first regular season games of the 2022-23 … [Read more...] about Opening Night Game Jerseys from Morant, Durant, Giannis Hit Auction Block
Michael Jordan’s Final Warmup Top Sells Privately
The warmup top Michael Jordan was wearing when he left the court for the last time in the spring of 2003 now has a new owner. Sotheby’s says it sold Jordan’s 2002-03 Washington Wizards shooting shirt for $900,000 in a private transaction. The auction house released no other details on the sale of the blue and white top Jordan was wearing as he waved to the crowd on … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s Final Warmup Top Sells Privately
Rookie Era Cobb Bat Emerges; Joins Ruth Bat, Signed Ball in Auction
Tucked in a private collection and apparently unknown to the hobby at large, the earliest known Ty Cob bat—one dating to the earliest moments of Ty Cobb’s major league career—is now on the market. Grey Flannel Auctions is offering the bat in its just launched holiday auction. Dating to Cobb’s 1905 rookie season, it stands as the earliest known Cobb bat to ever be … [Read more...] about Rookie Era Cobb Bat Emerges; Joins Ruth Bat, Signed Ball in Auction
New Auction of Emmitt Smith Items Opens on 20th Anniversary of NFL Rushing Record
It’s one of those major sports records that looks like a lock to stand forever. Unless the NFL goes back to focusing on the ground game, Emmitt Smith’s 18,355 career rushing yards is likely to stand the test of time. The 20th anniversary of Smith breaking the record of his idol, Walter Payton, is this Thursday and Smith is putting more items from his personal … [Read more...] about New Auction of Emmitt Smith Items Opens on 20th Anniversary of NFL Rushing Record
Gehrig’s Grapes: Letters From HOFer To Grape Farmer Up for Auction
Lou Gehrig was the first athlete to appear on a box of Wheaties. But who knew that the Iron Horse was also a grape nut? That’s the impression one gets after reading three letters the New York Yankees Hall of Famer wrote sometime in the 1930s to a grape farmer in New York. The letters are part of the October 2022 sale by California-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions that ends … [Read more...] about Gehrig’s Grapes: Letters From HOFer To Grape Farmer Up for Auction
Jordan Items, Vintage Cards, Memorabilia From Wrigley Field, Simmons, Musial Part of Hindman Sale
Michael Jordan autographs and trading cards, stacks of vintage cards and items once belonging to Stan Musial, Ted Simmons and Bud Wilkinson are among the highlights in a live sports auction set to take place October 25. Chicago-based Hindman will also offer some unique artifacts from Wrigley Field in its latest sports memorabilia sale. From DiMaggio to Kobe: Seven Decades … [Read more...] about Jordan Items, Vintage Cards, Memorabilia From Wrigley Field, Simmons, Musial Part of Hindman Sale
Mike Ditka Auction Includes Game Balls, Photos, Restaurant Memorabilia
Mike Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago was so close to the family’s home they could walk there. Displayed inside were dozens of pieces of memorabilia, some from his playing and coaching days and others obtained from other notable athletes from Chicago and beyond. Now, much of it is going up for auction. Chicago-based Hindman will offer the Ditka Collection—over 180 … [Read more...] about Mike Ditka Auction Includes Game Balls, Photos, Restaurant Memorabilia
MeiGray Partners with Charlotte Hornets for Game-Worn Jerseys
Look for more LaMelo Ball game jerseys on the market throughout the upcoming NBA season. The Charlotte Hornets and MeiGray Group announced their collaboration on a new program that will offer fully authenticated Hornets game jerseys as part of the team's charity initiative. MeiGray will work directly with the Hornets to offer 2022-23 jerseys as part of the NBA & … [Read more...] about MeiGray Partners with Charlotte Hornets for Game-Worn Jerseys