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Photo at Auction Captures Ruth Homer as Yanks Win 1st Title

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After losing the 1921 and '22 World Series to their nearby rivals, the New York Yankees were determined to make good on the "third time's the charm" adage in 1923.  The franchise had become a major attraction, with slugger Babe Ruth attracting big crowds to the newly built Yankee Stadium. The young slugger had christened New York's new baseball palace with an Opening … [Read more...] about Photo at Auction Captures Ruth Homer as Yanks Win 1st Title

Photo of the Day: Babe’s Homer as Yanks Win 1st Title

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He had christened New York's new baseball palace with a homer back in April.  He bookended the historic season with another one that helped the Yankees win the World Series. An image of Babe Ruth crossing home plate after a Game 6 blast at the Polo Grounds on October 15, 1923 is the RMY Auctions Photo of the Day.  It's one of over 500 historic photos in the … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Babe’s Homer as Yanks Win 1st Title

COTW: Whitey Witt’s 1923 Yankees Sweater

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It’s not likely they’ll be making a comeback but those old-time baseball sweaters that pre-date warmup jackets have fascinated fans and collectors for decades. The heavy wool garments can be seen on old images including one of the 1924 pennant ceremony for the World Series champs of 1923. Whitey Witt was an outfielder on that great New York Yankees squad led by Babe … [Read more...] about COTW: Whitey Witt’s 1923 Yankees Sweater

1923 E123 Curtis Ireland Set A Rare Issue With Replica Signatures

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The E123 Curtis Ireland card set is both a massive and rare issue. Featuring nearly 200 hard-to-find cards, assembling a complete set is a virtual impossibility. From the design to the use of quality photographs and even the use of replica signatures on a set that's nearly a century old, it's a fascinating part of hobby history. E123 Curtis Ireland Basics At first glance, the … [Read more...] about 1923 E123 Curtis Ireland Set A Rare Issue With Replica Signatures

1923 Yankee Stadium Opening Photo at Auction

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An original news photo from the opening of the original Yankee Stadium is among the items up for bid this month at RMY Auctions.  The 5 ¾” x 9 ¼” Underwood & Underwood photo depicts the moment Bob Shawkey began to deliver the first pitch to Boston Red Sox leadoff man Chick Fewster on April 18, 1923. The photo is one of over 300 offered in the sale, which runs through … [Read more...] about 1923 Yankee Stadium Opening Photo at Auction

10 Top Selling Sports Auction Items in 2014

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From watches to Wagner, Mantle to master sets, 2014 had its share of pricey memorabilia. The sports auction industry shows no sign of slowing down after the first 14 years of the 21st century. With fresh historical pieces still being consigned and investors still seeing growth for quality items and high-grade cards, auction catalogs still packed plenty of material.  The … [Read more...] about 10 Top Selling Sports Auction Items in 2014

Babe Ruth’s “First” Yankee Stadium Home Run Baseball Heading to Auction

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Many baseball fans know that Babe Ruth hit the first regular season home run at Yankees Stadium on Opening Day - April 18, 1923. What most fans do not know is that the Babe actually hit his "first" home run at the new stadium on February 14, 1923 when he put on a hitting display for New York Daily News reporters to demonstrate the Stadium's short right field porch. A … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth’s “First” Yankee Stadium Home Run Baseball Heading to Auction

Editor’s Blog: Rare 1923 Lections Card Set Includes Meusel Miscue

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Here’s something that may have gone undetected by collectors of rare baseball cards.  The photos of Emil ‘Irish’ Meusel and his brother Bob are misidentified on the 1920s Lections series. Irish’s great nephew, Ken Robings, wrote to us a few months ago about the mix-up after seeing some of the rare cards on the auction block.  He says the photo of Bob is actually … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Rare 1923 Lections Card Set Includes Meusel Miscue