Items used by Washington D.C.’s first World Series champions since 1924 are now part of a new exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Autumn Glory is now open, with game-worn and game-used gear from the Nationals' win over the Houston Astros as well as items from the 2019 postseason. Following the final game on Oct. 30, the Museum acquired several artifacts from … [Read more...]
World Series Artifacts Head to Cooperstown, Auction Block
Washington made history at the 2019 World Series. Now, the artifacts from the Nationals’ first-ever World Series title are getting a new home at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum while others are being sold at MLB Auctions. Following the Nationals’ 6-2 win in Game 7, the team and players donated several artifacts that tell the story of their victory and those … [Read more...]
2019 Topps World Series Cards Celebrate Nationals Title
Within minutes of the last pitch late Wednesday night, Topps announced three sets of Washington Nationals World Series baseball cards from its on-demand platform. The price depends on the size of the set and whether you’re interested in autographs or not. All will be printed on 16pt glossy trading card stock with a rainbow logo laminate security feature on the … [Read more...]
Soto’s Double Among World Series Items Already Up for Bid
MLB Auctions wasted little time getting items from Game 1 of the 2019 World Series in front of the public. Within minutes of the final out being recorded Tuesday night, several game-used items were already up for bids. Among the hot tickets in the early going: the ball Juan Soto belted for a two-run double off Gerrit Cole in the fifth inning that gave Houston … [Read more...]
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Nope, there won’t be any T206 Wagners or autographed Goudey Babe Ruth cards in the latest Mile High Card Company auction, but with over 700 lots available, it’s easily the largest MHCC Extra Innings offering in the company’s history. The auction is now open for bidding and concludes on Wednesday, October 30. Headlining the online catalog is a 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle … [Read more...]
1933 Goudey Set Prominently Featured Last Washington Team To Reach World Series
These are happy times for the nation’s capital. The Washington Nationals’ four-game sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS means the World Series will be played in Washington, D.C., for the first time since 1933. Franklin D. Roosevelt was completing his first year in the White House in 1933, and Adolf Hitler was consolidating his power as chancellor of … [Read more...]