The exploits of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the homer-happy 1927 Yankees captivated the country and the first widely known sports agent, Christy Walsh, wasn’t about to let an opportunity slip away. Walsh organized a nationwide barnstorming trip headlined by the two most famous Yanks. Ruth had broken his own record with 60 homers; Gehrig had launched 47. Hack Wilson was … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Ruth, Gehrig Hit the Road
The home run barrage of 1927 captivated the country and sports’ first super agent, Christy Walsh, wasn’t about to let an opportunity slip away. Walsh organized a nationwide barnstorming trip headlined by the two sluggers, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Ruth had broken his own record with 60 homers; Gehrig had launched 47. Hack Wilson was third—with 30. The two Yankees … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Charles Conlon Captures Carl Hubbell, Crafty Rookie
First impressions aren’t everything. Carl Hubbell was a 23-year-old prospect when he was signed by the Detroit Tigers in 1926 but player-manager Ty Cobb and his pitching coach, George McBride, weren’t blown away by the young pitcher’s talent and thought his screwball might mean arm trouble down the road. Eventually, he was sold to Beaumont of the Texas League where a … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: 1928 Yankees Infield Preps for World Series
They had to feel invincible. The New York Yankees had Babe Ruth. They had Lou Gehrig. They had a top-notch pitching staff. They had swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1927 World Series and just won 101 games during the 1928 regular season. It was against that backdrop that a photographer came out to Yankee Stadium three days before the World Series … [Read more...]
Ruth’s Visit to Gonzaga in 1926 Produced Treasured Heirloom
We don’t know what happened to every baseball signed by Babe Ruth but we do know they were usually treated as treasured heirlooms. One such baseball has been associated with Gonzaga University in Washington since The Babe visited the area as a player. The ball was signed by Ruth and given to Art Dussault, a center for the Bulldogs football team in 1926. Ruth had … [Read more...]
Quartet of Legends Photo Headlines RMY Auction
A photo of four baseball icons, two of whom were making their last Opening Day appearance, leads off RMY Auctions’ September online event. The original International News photo shows Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker posing prior to the Yankees-A’s game at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, April 11, 1928. A full paper caption remains attached to the … [Read more...]
Recent Find Puts Focus on Star Player Candy Sets
Simplistic... and valuable, the 1920s Star Player sets get a boost with the discovery of a previously uncatalogued player. … [Read more...]