While a couple of Kobe Bryant items are generating most of the headlines, a high-grade copy of a popular pre-War baseball card slipped into SCP Auctions’ catalog just as the company’s Spring auction launched last month. One of just three 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig (#92) cards graded Mint 9 by SGC instantly became one of the key items in the auction. Bidding had passed … [Read more...] about SGC 9 1933 Goudey Gehrig, Robinson Debut Stub Late Additions to SCP Catalog
1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig
High-Grade 1933 Goudey Cards Bring Seven Figures in Memory Lane Auction
A quintet of high-grade 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards sold for over $2.7 million as Memory Lane closed out its Spring Rarities Auction early Sunday morning. The cards were part of a large collection curated by the late Manny Gordon, a diamond dealer and avid collector who sought out some of the best examples he could locate. The top seller from the … [Read more...] about High-Grade 1933 Goudey Cards Bring Seven Figures in Memory Lane Auction
Memory Lane to Offer Remarkable 1933 and ’34 Goudey Collection from Late Collector Manny Gordon
The hobby lost one of its most passionate collectors two years ago but later this spring, some of the baseball cards he treasured most will be shared with collectors worldwide. As part of its upcoming Spring Auction, Memory Lane will include a special standalone catalog featuring a treasure trove of high-grade 1933 and 1934 Goudey baseball cards that were among the … [Read more...] about Memory Lane to Offer Remarkable 1933 and ’34 Goudey Collection from Late Collector Manny Gordon
Ripped T206 Wagner Getting Plenty of Love
If you were wondering whether there’d be much interest in a portion of a T206 Honus Wagner card, wonder no more. The unique “Half Honus” being offered by SCP Auctions has generated plenty of action. Heading into the home stretch, the latest example of the hobby’s holy grail has received 17 bids and as of Wednesday afternoon, stood at $360,575. It's expected to go … [Read more...] about Ripped T206 Wagner Getting Plenty of Love
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
Most Watched Lou Gehrig Baseball Card Auctions
If he played today, there would have been a bunch of Lou Gehrig baseball cards before he ever set foot in Yankee Stadium, but it wasn’t until two years after his 1923 debut that Gehrig first appeared on what would be considered a widely distributed card set. The 1925 Exhibit Supply Company set included the 22-year-old Gehrig and today that postcard-sized issue is considered … [Read more...] about Most Watched Lou Gehrig Baseball Card Auctions
Autographed Lou Gehrig Type I Photo Dates to ’33 Goudey Shoot
SCP Auctions is wrapping up its most recent offering with a selection of all kinds of New York Yankees memorabilia. In browsing the listings of items available, one particular photograph stands out. Lot No. 6 in the auction is for an autographed 8" x 10" Lou Gehrig photograph taken by the legendary Charles Conlon. That in and of itself would be notable, of course, and easily … [Read more...] about Autographed Lou Gehrig Type I Photo Dates to ’33 Goudey Shoot
Top-Ranked Goudey Set Break Generated Multiple Records, $3.65 Million Total
Heritage Auctions says last month's sale of the top-ranked 1933 Goudey baseball set on PSA’s Registry netted $3.65 million, nearly doubling pre-sale estimates. Several new records were set in the card-by-card auction of a set in which each card was rated 8 or 9 by PSA. In general, the 1933 Goudey set, especially the Hall of Famers, has been generating a lot of interest … [Read more...] about Top-Ranked Goudey Set Break Generated Multiple Records, $3.65 Million Total
Gehrig, Ruth Cards Pace Multi-Million Dollar 1933 Goudey Set Auction
Two PSA 9-rated cards of Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth combined to sell for over $1.1 million as Heritage Auctions completed the sale of what had been the finest 1933 Goudey set on PSA's Set Registry late Thursday night. The #160 Gehrig card was the highest selling of the 240 cards in the set, bringing $576,000 with the 20% buyer's premium. One of the four Ruth cards in the … [Read more...] about Gehrig, Ruth Cards Pace Multi-Million Dollar 1933 Goudey Set Auction
Notes: Curry’s Moon Shoes Bring $58K; 1930s Hockey Set Discovery; Big $ for Lou, Lew
The 'moon shoes' Steph Curry wore as a shout out to NASA earlier this month have sold in a charity auction. After 113 bids were made, the final price was $58,100. The shoes were specially made and each was signed by Curry, who made headlines when he jokingly made a comment about whether we'd ever set foot on the moon. Wow! $58,100 raised for STEM programs in … [Read more...] about Notes: Curry’s Moon Shoes Bring $58K; 1930s Hockey Set Discovery; Big $ for Lou, Lew