The appraisal fair continues in Cleveland as Hunt Auctions takes a look at some of the items brought in by fans interested in finding out what their baseball memorabilia is worth. Some of it isn’t worth much but every once in a while, a gem comes through. Among the items that showed up on Saturday was a high quality 1948 Cleveland Indians team signed baseball that … [Read more...]
Topps’ Baseball Card Run Began with 1948 Topps Magic Photos Set
When thinking about the history of baseball cards in the post-war era, Topps is the name that will most often come to mind. The company has issued baseball cards for decades and while other companies have joined in, Topps has been the longest-running producer of baseball cards. While the company's 1952 Topps set with the iconic Mickey Mantle card is often heralded as its … [Read more...]
Notes: Manning Trial Date Set; 1948 Sox Bat Boy’s Collection; Illinois Show
The lawsuit that accuses the New York Giants and quarterback Eli Manning of defrauding collectors over game-used memorabilia has been set for a March 26 court date. The suit was first filed in January of 2014 by dealer/collector Eric Inselberg who claimed the team and its star quarterback knowingly passed off helmets and jerseys as game-used when they actually were not in … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Ump Catches Air as Jackie Slides in ’48 Pennant Chase
Not quite two years into his major league career, Jackie Robinson was one of the most feared baserunners in the National League. His presence in the lineup solidified the Dodgers as pennant contenders. The Photo of the Day, sponsored by RMY Auctions, is a snapshot of an intense moment in the National League race of 1948. The original 7x9" news photo, recently taken from a … [Read more...]
Watch Given to Babe Ruth at Last Stadium Appearance Coming to Auction
The pocket watch given to Babe Ruth during his last public appearance at Yankee Stadium in 1948 has been consigned to auction by surviving family members. SCP Auctions will offer the watch as part of its Spring Premier Auction and estimates it could fetch as much as $500,000. Culminating the June 13, 1948 event, the Yankees ceremoniously retired Ruth's number three and … [Read more...]
Ultimate Babe Ruth Collectible? His Last Car
He didn't get to enjoy it for very long, but a 1948 Lincoln Continental given to Babe Ruth by the Ford Motor Company just months before his death has a new owner. Lonnie Shelton of Pampa, Texas purchased the car recently from the Texas Museum of Automotive History. It's a hardtop coupe, lovingly restored to like new condition. Ruth was stricken with cancer and died in … [Read more...]