They stood and cheered Hod Eller on October 5, 1919. Even Chicago White Sox fans had to tip their collective caps to the Cincinnati Reds’ ace pitcher, who had just struck out six in a row during Game 5 of the 1919 World Series. Eller fanned the side in the second and then did the same in the third. It’s a World Series record that still stands. A baseball, said to … [Read more...] about Time Capsule Surrenders 1919 World Series Baseball
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1917 Cicotte Jersey, 1919 Contract Heading to Auction Later This Year
He was among the greats of his era and would be remembered much differently had been part of baseball’s most notorious scandal. Prior to his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox affair, Eddie Cicotte was among the stars of the 1917 World Series. A jersey once donned by the Chicago ace and his signed contract for the infamous 1919 season are both set to come to market … [Read more...] about 1917 Cicotte Jersey, 1919 Contract Heading to Auction Later This Year
Black Sox, Ruth, Gehrig Photos Among 360+ Historic Images at Auction
More than 360 original photos, including several rarely or never before seen images of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente and other sports stars from the past are on the auction block this week. Originating primarily in newspaper archives, the photos date as far back as the late 19th century. Long-time dealer Henry Yee … [Read more...] about Black Sox, Ruth, Gehrig Photos Among 360+ Historic Images at Auction
Newly Uncovered 1919 White Sox Photo Hits Auction
They were a team that would be remembered forever. Not in the way they may have preferred, but baseball fans and historians still talk about the 1919 Chicago White Sox. Tarnished after associating with gamblers in a plan to sell their desire to win for cold, hard cash, several members of the American League champs would soon lose their big league paychecks and hit the … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered 1919 White Sox Photo Hits Auction
Eddie Cicotte and His Affordable and Very Collectible Baseball Cards
Cards of the banned members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox team continue to be very popular among baseball card collectors. Shoeless Joe Jackson is the clear leader in the clubhouse in terms of players that are desired. However, cards of some of the lesser known players are even harder to come by and, as a result, can be quite expensive. Collectors wanting cards from the … [Read more...] about Eddie Cicotte and His Affordable and Very Collectible Baseball Cards
Joe Jackson Black Sox Era Photo at Auction
A photograph of Shoeless Joe Jackson dating to newspaper coverage of the indictments handed down in the wake of the Black Sox scandal is now at auction. Dated 1920, the photo retains most of the original caption on back, one that chronicles the breaking news that Jackson and seven other Chicago White Sox stars would have to answer in court to allegations that they conspired … [Read more...] about Joe Jackson Black Sox Era Photo at Auction
Photo of the Day: Swede Risberg Before the Scandal
He had plenty of stories to tell, no doubt, but Swede Risberg was apparently loathe to say much about his short, but eventful big league career. Signed by Charlie Comiskey out of his lifelong home in northern California, Risberg was banned for life for his role in the 1919 Black Sox scandal. He lived until 1975, but rarely spoke about his four season big … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Swede Risberg Before the Scandal
Notes: Black Sox Photo Sells; Ruth Letter; Ali Collection to Auction; Dodgers Museum
An original Charles Conlon photo of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox outfield including Joe Jackson sold for $16,450 early Sunday in RMY Auctions’ online auction. The 6 ½ x 8 ½” image also showed fellow gambler Happy Felsh as well as clean players Nemo Leibold and Shano Collins, posing together before the start of the ill-fated series. A similar photo of the Sox infield, … [Read more...] about Notes: Black Sox Photo Sells; Ruth Letter; Ali Collection to Auction; Dodgers Museum
Conlon Black Sox Photos Headline RMY’s Holiday Auction
Two stunning images of the 1919 Chicago “Black Sox” taken by legendary baseball photographer Charles Conlon are on the auction block. RMY Auctions is featuring the two 6 ½” x 8 ½” photos as part of its annual Holiday Auction. Captured by Conlon just before the start of the World Series in which eight Sox players were found to have conspired with gamblers to accept … [Read more...] about Conlon Black Sox Photos Headline RMY’s Holiday Auction
Happy Felsch Rookie Year Photo at Auction
Four seasons before a bad decision would end a brilliant baseball career, Oscar “Happy Felsch”, the best baseball player ever to come out of Milwaukee, WI, was a 23-year-old big league newcomer. A photo capturing the arrival of a key member of the Black Sox into the major league fraternity is now up for auction. Originating with the Chicago Tribune Photo Bureau, the 5 … [Read more...] about Happy Felsch Rookie Year Photo at Auction