It may not be quite as famous as the “Greatest Game Ever Played” that had taken place 12 months earlier, but the Baltimore Colts’ 1959 NFL championship was also one for the ages. Trailing 9-7 on their own Memorial Stadium turf heading into the fourth quarter, the Colts outscored the New York Giants 24-9 over the final 15 minutes to capture their second straight NFL … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Life-Changing Moment for Maury Wills
Baseball card collectors know all too well that Maury Wills is one of a few players Topps was just never able to land for their annual releases. Stan Musial and Ted Williams were notorious holdouts over money, signing more lucrative exclusive deals elsewhere. Wills didn’t show up until 1967, long after his prime. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is one of those rare … [Read more...]
Newly Discovered Hank Aaron Photo at Auction
He was six years into his major league career and had played a major role in helping the Milwaukee Braves win back-to-back National League pennants. In 1959, Hank Aaron was on a very short list of the game’s most feared hitters. Now, a newly uncovered photo captures him doing what he did best that season: hit a baseball. The 7x10 image was taken by a photographer at the … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Dawn of the Lombardi Era
Fans may not have known exactly what the ‘new’ Green Bay Packers were all about in the summer of 1959 but the players who returned for training camp definitely knew there was a new sheriff in town. Vince Lombardi was given the task of not only building a winner but changing the culture of a once proud franchise that had fallen on hard times. His impact was immediate. After … [Read more...]
Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Jersey Coming to Auction
A Philadelphia Warriors uniform worn by Wilt Chamberlain during his 1959-60 rookie season will be going on the auction block later this fall. SCP Auctions showed off the jersey and trunks at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago this week. Originating in Chamberlain’s own collection, the uniform has been in the hands of a private collector for many years, … [Read more...]
Bronzed Glove from Haddix’s 12 Perfect Innings at Auction
A collection of rare personal memorabilia from Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Harvey Haddix, including items from his 12-inning near-perfect game and 1960 World Series title are up for bids in the 2015 Goldin Auctions Summer Auction. Four of the items will be sold at the Premium Live Auction on July 31, during the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, while two lots will … [Read more...]
2013 Topps Football Box Break
Topps’ flagship baseball product hits the streets months before the regular season hits its stride in April which sometimes means we have to wait for in-season products to arrive before seeing roster changes reflected on cards. That’s not the case with 2013 Topps football, or any of the company’s long-running pigskin issues. Topps football has plenty of chances to get in … [Read more...]