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1939 Hall of Fame induction

Original 1939 Hall of Fame Induction Photo Leads Off RMY June Auction

June 11, 2023 By Rich Mueller

Eighty-four years ago this week, the Baseball Hall of Fame opened its doors in the tiny village of Cooperstown, NY.  The event included the Hall's first induction ceremony, one that brought some of the biggest names in the first four decades of the 20th century to town to accept their plaques in front of a large audience of fans, writers and community minded local … [Read more...] about Original 1939 Hall of Fame Induction Photo Leads Off RMY June Auction

Honus Wagner’s Hall of Fame Watch Coming to Auction

January 20, 2022 By Rich Mueller

The best of the best among those who had graced the diamond during the first 45 years or so of professional baseball were given the game’s highest honor on June 12, 1939 when they became the first members of the new Baseball Hall of Fame.  Among the gifts baseball’s first classes of immortals were given that day was a Gruen Curvex wristwatch.  It was a timepiece … [Read more...] about Honus Wagner’s Hall of Fame Watch Coming to Auction

Collins-McCarthy Ruth Paces $8.4 Million REA Sale

December 9, 2019 By Rich Mueller

The highest graded example of the rare 1917 Collins-McCarthy Babe Ruth card sold for $204,000 late Sunday night as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its third and final catalog sale of 2019.  The card was graded 4.5 (VG-EX+) by PSA and stands as the highest graded example on that company's census.   Never available in set form, the Collins-McCarthy cards were … [Read more...] about Collins-McCarthy Ruth Paces $8.4 Million REA Sale

Original 1939 Hall of Fame Class Photo at Auction

July 21, 2019 By Rich Mueller

Baseball's Hall of Fame added some new members on Sunday and while thousands turned out to welcome the 2019 class, there will never be another like the one inducted 80 years ago when the Cooperstown shrine was new. When that first group of baseball legends posed for a group photo in June of 1939, it was a moment for the ages captured by several photographers who had made … [Read more...] about Original 1939 Hall of Fame Class Photo at Auction

1914 Baltimore Minor League Photo with Ruth Brings $190,323

June 9, 2019 By Rich Mueller

A panoramic photo of the 1914 Baltimore Orioles including a smiling young Babe Ruth sold for $190,323 in as Lelands wrapped up its 2019 Spring Classic catalog auction early Saturday morning.  The 6x14 photo pictures Ruth at age 19, lined up with other members of the minor league squad he joined after spending much of his youth at St. Mary's Industrial Home for … [Read more...] about 1914 Baltimore Minor League Photo with Ruth Brings $190,323

1939 HOF Signed Baseball; Frazier’s 1970 Finals Jersey; 1914 Orioles Photo with Babe Headline Lelands Sale

May 7, 2019 By Rich Mueller

A baseball signed by 11 of Major League Baseball’s original Hall of Fame inductees in 1939 and a Bobby Orr circa 1972 Boston Bruins game-worn jersey headline the Lelands Spring 2019 Classic Auction, which opened for bidding Tuesday and runs through June 7. The baseball includes the signatures of 11 original Hall of Fame members, who were all present at the inaugural … [Read more...] about 1939 HOF Signed Baseball; Frazier’s 1970 Finals Jersey; 1914 Orioles Photo with Babe Headline Lelands Sale

Record-Breaking Gehrig Jersey, T206 Cobb Top SCP Auctions’ 2018 Sales

December 25, 2018 By Rich Mueller

As the year winds down, we’re taking a look at the top-selling sports cards and memorabilia sold through major auction companies in 2018. Sometimes the most valuable pieces of sports memorabilia never make it to the auction block. SCP Auctions’ two biggest sales were in 2018 were of the private variety.  In June, the company announced it had sold a previously unknown … [Read more...] about Record-Breaking Gehrig Jersey, T206 Cobb Top SCP Auctions’ 2018 Sales

Top Ranked Vintage Sets Paced Mile High Card Company Auctions in 2018

December 18, 2018 By Rich Mueller

As the year winds down, we’re taking a look at the top-selling sports cards and memorabilia sold through major auction companies in 2018. Two of the most expensive baseball card sets sold at auction in 2018 changed hands during the first half of the year and both were sold through Mile High Card Company. The third-ranked set of 1959 Topps on PSA's Set Registry was offered … [Read more...] about Top Ranked Vintage Sets Paced Mile High Card Company Auctions in 2018

Signed Mantle Cards; Ted’s Triple Crown Trophy, ‘Original 11’ HOF Relics, Massive 3×5 Collection Headline SCP Auction

November 25, 2018 By Rich Mueller

Set to run through Saturday, December 8, SCP Auctions’ 2018 Fall Premier is underway with some never before seen pieces among more than 500 lots in the catalog. The headliners include: a remarkable collection of autographed Mickey Mantle baseball cards including 22 of his most coveted singles; Ted Williams’ 1947 Triple Crown trophy from the Williams estate; a 1939 Inaugural … [Read more...] about Signed Mantle Cards; Ted’s Triple Crown Trophy, ‘Original 11’ HOF Relics, Massive 3×5 Collection Headline SCP Auction

Autographed Ball from First Hall of Fame Class Brings $623,369

August 12, 2018 By Rich Mueller

A baseball signed by 11 members of Major League Baseball’s original 1939 Hall of Fame inductees sold for $623,369 early Sunday morning at SCP Auctions. The Reach Official American League ball has the signatures of Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Tris Speaker, George Sisler, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, Nap Lajoie, Eddie Collins and Pete Alexander, all in strong … [Read more...] about Autographed Ball from First Hall of Fame Class Brings $623,369

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