A scored program from the first game of the first modern World Series in 1903 sold for a record $171,484 early Sunday in Memory Lane’s Winter Rarities Auction. One of only a small number of known surviving examples from the entire series, the program’s original owner chronicled the 7-3 Pittsburgh Pirates victory over Cy Young and the Boston Americans at the Huntington Avenue … [Read more...] about Program from First World Series Among Record Setters in $6.7 Million Memory Lane Auction
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1903 World Series Program, Ruth Items, Vintage Cards to Highlight Memory Lane Auction
When you were a kid, there was nothing like paging through the Christmas catalog, folding over the corners of pages that held the things you hoped might be under the tree. While most of those thick wish books have disappeared, Memory Lane’s 2022 Winter Rarities Auction catalog is a pretty good replacement. The company is set to unwrap a thick tome filled with 1,818 lots of … [Read more...] about 1903 World Series Program, Ruth Items, Vintage Cards to Highlight Memory Lane Auction
Early Willie Mays Cards, Fleer Basketball, 1954 Topps Pack Key $13.3 Million REA Sale
A 1952 Topps Willie Mays graded PSA 8 sold for a record price of $258,000 as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its final catalog sale of 2021 late Sunday night. A 1951 Bowman Mays rookie card, also graded 8, went for $264,000. Mays and some familiar icons from the vintage card market were hits with bidders, but the top two selling items were on the basketball … [Read more...] about Early Willie Mays Cards, Fleer Basketball, 1954 Topps Pack Key $13.3 Million REA Sale
Top 10 Selling Items at Huggins and Scott in 2018
As the year winds down, we’re taking a look at the top-selling sports cards and memorabilia sold through major auction companies in 2018. Variety was the word at Huggins & Scott Auctions in 2018. From ancient scorecards to a rare early Pokemon trading cards box that brought big big bucks, there were plenty of interesting lots sold. Here's a look at the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Selling Items at Huggins and Scott in 2018
1903 World Series Program Brings Big Price in Huggins & Scott Auction
Huggins & Scott's most recent auction ended this weekend with some big prices tallied on some rare sports collectibles. Leading the way was an official program from Game 7 of the 1903 World Series at Pittsburgh. The program is only the third known copy and sold for a staggering $222,270. With so few known copies of the Pittsburgh version having survived, the program's … [Read more...] about 1903 World Series Program Brings Big Price in Huggins & Scott Auction
Program from First World Series Headlines Huggins and Scott Sale
A copy of the program from baseball’s first World Series in 1903 will hit the auction block Friday as part of Huggins and Scott’s Fall Auction. The Game 7 program from the matchup between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates is one of just three known to exist from the Pittsburgh contests and is expected to sell for $150,000-$200,000. The last one to … [Read more...] about Program from First World Series Headlines Huggins and Scott Sale
1903 World Series Clinching Program Coming to Auction
The only known surviving program from the clinching game of the first modern era World Series is going on the auction block. Heritage Auctions will offer the four-page scorecard in its February Platinum Auction where it’s expected to fetch at least $150,000. Fewer than 7,500 fans were on hand that October day at Boston’s Huntington Avenue Grounds to watch the … [Read more...] about 1903 World Series Clinching Program Coming to Auction
Photo of the Day: Conlon Classic
Charles Conlon took pictures of baseball’s biggest stars more than a century ago. While he’s best known for images of Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and other luminaries, Conlon captured players anyone who was a baseball fan would know. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is an original Conlon photo of one of the deadball era’s fastest—and … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Conlon Classic
Joe Jackson Bat Sells for $605,077
One of only two authenticated Shoeless Joe Jackson pro model Louisville Slugger bats dating to his days as a big leaguer sold for $605,077 early Thursday. The circa 1919-1920 era Louisville Slugger model was the headline item in Hunt Auctions’ 4th annual February Premier catalog sale. The bat includes the full “Joe Jackson” signature script impression on the barrel. … [Read more...] about Joe Jackson Bat Sells for $605,077
Program From First World Series Hits Auction Block
One hundred and eleven years ago this week, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Americans were engaged in a best-of-nine contest to find out which circuit—the established National League or the upstart American—was superior. An exceptionally rare program from the first game of the first World Series hits the auction block today. Goldin Auction is offering the scorecard, fully … [Read more...] about Program From First World Series Hits Auction Block