Fifty-four years later, it remains one of baseball’s saddest stories. A talented athlete who had fought had to get to the big leagues, taken by cancer at age 33. Jim Umbricht was more than just a skilled reliever, though. He was among the most popular members of the young Houston franchise of the 1960s, a man his teammates would never forget. Now, what … [Read more...] about Jersey Signed by Teammates to Cancer-Stricken Jim Umbricht at Auction
1963
Pete Rose’s Rookie of the Year Award at Auction
The Rookie of the Year award Pete Rose won for his 1963 debut season is on the auction block. Lelands is offering the award as part of its current auction, set to close October 28. The sterling silver bowl measures 8 inches in diameter and is engraved "Baseball Writers Association of America, 1963 Rookie of the Year, National League, Pete Rose, Cincinnati Reds." The … [Read more...] about Pete Rose’s Rookie of the Year Award at Auction
1963 Topps Baseball Has Rose Rookie, More
A year after experimenting with a wood grain border design that often cropped up during various products, the 1963 Topps Baseball set was a return to the more standard look. While its ’62 set was plagued with photos that were often dull, ’63 Topps was colorful front to back. Our Vintage Set of the Week doesn’t have a lot of quirks and for purists, it offers some … [Read more...] about 1963 Topps Baseball Has Rose Rookie, More