There were 1,700 lots spread across nearly 400 pages of a catalog but when Memory Lane’s Summer Rarities Auction came to a close early Sunday, all but three lots had found new homes. In all, the auction generated over $5.5 million. There were so many autographed cards in the catalog that it contained a special section devoted to them and when the smoke cleared, two of the … [Read more...] about Autographed Cards, Vintage Greats Shine in Memory Lane Auction
1925 Exhibit Lou Gehrig
Ruth Bat, Gehrig Rookie Among Memory Lane Summer Headliners
A Babe Ruth bat from the collection of a former teammate, a Lou Gehrig rookie Exhibit card, a rare card of Moonlight Graham and thousands of other items will be up for auction later this month at Memory Lane. The company’s Summer Rarities Auction catalog will offer nearly 400 pages worth of vintage and modern sports cards, autographs and memorabilia. Collectors will … [Read more...] about Ruth Bat, Gehrig Rookie Among Memory Lane Summer Headliners
1925 Gehrig Rookie Headlines Eclectic Mix in eBay Marquee Auction
eBay's latest Marquee Auction is open, with dozens of curated items from the across the platform, ranging from a century-old Ty Cobb card to modern basketball. The lots offered generally consist of popular and rare cards from various sellers, with auctions running for ten days. Other types of collectibles are also part of the group. The headliner is a 1925 Exhibit Lou … [Read more...] about 1925 Gehrig Rookie Headlines Eclectic Mix in eBay Marquee Auction
Single Signed Walter Johnson Ball Brings Record $315,426
A single signed Walter Johnson American League baseball with the original box sold for $315,426 early Sunday as Lelands closed out its Spring catalog auction. The price is the most ever paid for a ball signed by Johnson, who died in 1946 at age 59. Signed by the Hall of Fame pitcher in black fountain pen, likely more than 90 years ago, the ball was making its … [Read more...] about Single Signed Walter Johnson Ball Brings Record $315,426
Documents from Ruth Sale to Yankees, Gehrig Rookie and His Handwritten High School Notebook Headline Lelands Sale
Historical documents directly related to the historic contract that sold Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees in 1919 and a hobby fresh 1925 Exhibits Lou Gehrig Rookie Card highlight the Lelands 2023 Spring Classic Auction, which runs through April 22. The collection of rare documents from the Ruth sale – one of the most important transactions in sports history – … [Read more...] about Documents from Ruth Sale to Yankees, Gehrig Rookie and His Handwritten High School Notebook Headline Lelands Sale
Run of Ruth, Gehrig Cards in Heritage Sale
Modern cards sometimes steal the big headlines but for collectors who prefer the really old fashioned icons, there’s nothing quite like owning a few cards issued back in the days of flannel uniforms and train travel. Heritage Auctions’ first Trading Card catalog of 2022 is loaded with vintage and those who chase two of players on the Mt. Rushmore of 20th century icons won’t … [Read more...] about Run of Ruth, Gehrig Cards in Heritage Sale
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth Brings $4.2 Million in Newman Collection Auction
The lone copy of the 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #53 graded PSA Mint 9 sold for $4,212,000 early Sunday morning as part of an eight-figure collection of sports cards and memorabilia sold through Memory Lane Inc. The Ruth card was the kingpin of more than 900 lots in the auction of items consigned by the family of the late Dr. Thomas Newman, a Florida neurologist who fell victim to … [Read more...] about 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth Brings $4.2 Million in Newman Collection Auction
Gehrig Rookie, Fresh-to-the-Hobby ’52 Mantle Headline LOTG Sale
Just days after Major League Baseball announced plans for an annual Lou Gehrig Day at ballparks across the country, Love of the Game Auctions is bringing the original Ironman’s rookie card to market. LOTG launched its Spring 2021 Premier catalog sale on Wednesday night with Gehrig’s 1925 Exhibit card as the headliner. One of the hobby’s rarest pre-War rookie cards, the … [Read more...] about Gehrig Rookie, Fresh-to-the-Hobby ’52 Mantle Headline LOTG Sale
’52 Mantle, Mahomes, MJ Rookies Push Goldin Auction Past $30 Million
One night. One boatload of money spent on sports cards. A pair of Michael Jordan rookie cards sold for $738,000 each in Goldin Auctions' Elite catalog sale late Saturday night, blowing past any previously established norms, and they weren't even the highest selling items. In all, the auction netted over $30 million, a record for a single sports memorabilia … [Read more...] about ’52 Mantle, Mahomes, MJ Rookies Push Goldin Auction Past $30 Million
Examining Exhibits: Chronicling Baseball a Penny at a Time
Much attention has been paid to recent sales of Lou Gehrig's 1925 Exhibit card. Considered Gehrig's 'rookie' card, it is emblematic of an era when manufacturers did not consistently produce card sets. While the 1925 Gehrig is far and away the most valuable Exhibit card, the yearly sets offer affordable pricing on legendary players produced in a larger format than … [Read more...] about Examining Exhibits: Chronicling Baseball a Penny at a Time