After the pandemic pushed it to a virtual format last year, the annual live auction held in conjunction with the MLB All-Star Game festivities is back in a live setting this year. As usual, Hunt Auctions will conduct the sale on the day of the game, Tuesday, July 13 at the Colorado Convention Center.
The auction will showcase several significant private collections and highlight items. One of the lead pieces within the sale is a Jimmie Foxx Philadelphia Athletics cap dating to the late 1920s or early 1930s. The soft bill blue and white hat was recently discovered within a Philadelphia area home and dates to the pinnacle of Foxx’s Hall of Fame career. The pre-sale estimate for the hat is $50,000-$75,000.
Another notable highlight that’s on the block a Babe Ruth bat dated to the 1933 season. Rated GU 8 by PSA/DNA, it carries a pre-sale estimate of $75,000-$125,000.
Several other important baseball artifacts deriving from private collections including several former players are being offered. Roberto Clemente’s 1964 Silver Slugger Award (Est. $200,000-$300,000) and 1962 Gold Glove Award (Est. $60,000-$80,000) will be hammered down having originated from the family of Clemente.
Cincinnati Reds fans will see items from Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin, and Eric Davis, led by a Bench catcher’s mitt (Est. $15,000-$30,000), Davis’ 1990 Cincinnati Reds World Series trophy (Est. $15,000-$25,000), and Larkin’s 1995 Gold Glove Award (Est. $15,000-$25,000).
Additional Auction Highlight Items:
-1923 Joe Kelley New York Yankees World Championship Pocket Watch (Est. $25,000-$50,000)
-1908 Chicago Cubs World Championship Pendant (Est. $20,000-$40,000)
-New York Giants Road Jersey c.1913 (SGC/Grob Excellent) (Est. $15,000-$25,000)
-Eddie Collins baseball bat c.1922-24 (PSA GU 8) (Est. $15,000-$25,000)
-Nemo Leibold Chicago White Sox uniform c.1919-24 (SGC/Grob Superior) (Est. $15,000-$25,000)
-1954 New York Giants World Series Ring (Est. $10,000-$15,000)
-Hank Aaron Autographed Atlanta Braves Warm Up Jacket (Est. $25,000-$50,000)
-1961 Willie McCovey San Francisco Giants Road Jersey (SGC/Grob Superior) (Est. $20,000-$30,000)
-1953 Topps Mickey Mantle Autographed Card #82 (Est. $7,500-$12,500)
-Tony Gwynn 1988 National League Batting Champion Silver Bat award ($20,000-$30,000)
“For the last 17 years, we have been honored to conduct the All-Star Live Auction event,” stated David Hunt, President of Hunt Auctions. “We are extremely proud to have watched the All-Star Live Auction develop into one of the most prestigious sports related auctions in the world and expect 2021 to continue that tradition.”
Hunt Auctions will once again conduct its annual Appraisal Fair as part of the 2021 All-Star Live Auction at Play Ball Park inside the convention center. Fans can bring their baseball memorabilia and cards for a free evaluation by nationally recognized experts during show hours. For more information or to schedule an appointment for an appraisal contact Hunt Auctions at info@huntauctions.com or call 610.524.0822.
