Two 117-year-old images of Hall of Fame pitcher Christy Mathewson and what might be the photo used to create Lou Gehrig’s 1934 Goudey baseball cards are among the top items in the Fall Collectors catalog at RMY Auctions. The auction includes over 1,000 vintage photos across sports, news and entertainment. The Mathewson photos date to the files of Underwood & … [Read more...] about Rare Photos of Pre-War Baseball Icons Up for Grabs
1914 Boston Braves
Retired Charter Boat Captain Reeled In Treasure Trove Of Baseball Memorabilia
Dan Adams admits he is a storyteller. But even this tale is hard to believe — until you see the treasure trove of baseball memorabilia the Florida resident found nearly 50 years ago. Adams, who has been a comedian, musician, charter boat captain and cruise ship event planner during his eclectic career, found more than 600 autographs of baseball stars — clear, neatly penned … [Read more...] about Retired Charter Boat Captain Reeled In Treasure Trove Of Baseball Memorabilia
Bill James and the Miracle Braves of 1914 – The Unlikeliest of Champions
Bill James is a significant name in the history of baseball. It’s often associated with the father of sabermetrics, but is a name known in baseball circles long before the acclaimed statistician ever put pen to paper. Born in 1892 in Iowa Hill, CA, the "other" Bill James was the son of a miner chasing the lure of the gold rush. A booming town at the time, Iowa Hill was once … [Read more...] about Bill James and the Miracle Braves of 1914 – The Unlikeliest of Champions