A 13-page autograph book, mostly carrying signatures of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and other players of the 1930s, sold at Bonham's Tuesday for $6,375. The cloth-bound book was consigned Susan Palmer, the wife of Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. He stated that she had purchased it about 25 years ago at the urging of her father-in-law. Jim Palmer, a Yankee fan growing up, … [Read more...] about Notes: Special Autograph Book; Emmitt’s Gear; Fergie’s Least Favorite Card; Summit News
1930s autographs
Signed Goudey Ruth Cards; Joe Jackson Voucher Headline Heartland Sale
If you missed out on the autographed 1933 Goudey cards from the Uncle Jimmy Collection, you’ve got another shot to snare some others. A group of four different signed Goudey Ruths from a private East Coast collection have made their way to market. The quartet, encompassing all four of Ruth's appearances in the landmark gum card set could bring more than $1 million. “In … [Read more...] about Signed Goudey Ruth Cards; Joe Jackson Voucher Headline Heartland Sale
Signed Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey Cards from “Uncle Jimmy” Sell for Over $725,000
Wheatland's October 2020 auction concluded over the weekend and, unsurprisingly, a pair of autographed Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey cards once again led the way. Part of the famous "Uncle Jimmy Collection," the two Ruth cards sold for a combined $725,700. The biggest prize of the two was an immaculate signed card of Ruth's iconic No. 181 card from the set. The card received a … [Read more...] about Signed Babe Ruth 1933 Goudey Cards from “Uncle Jimmy” Sell for Over $725,000
Second Ball with Autographs from 11 Original Hall of Famers Heads To SCP Auctions
What began as an adventurous trip by a rabid baseball fan nearly 80 years ago will likely end in a big payday for his descendants. In August, a ball signed by the 11 living members of the first Hall of Fame class fetched $623,369 in an SCP Auctions sale. Now, SCP is selling what it calls “the second finest known” autographed ball from that June 1939 ceremony in … [Read more...] about Second Ball with Autographs from 11 Original Hall of Famers Heads To SCP Auctions