This story first appeared on Sports Collectors Daily in 2008. We are republishing on the anniversary of 9/11. ----- He grew up a fourth generation Cubs fan in Oak Park, Illinois. Ron Santo. Billy Williams. Ernie Banks. Fergie when Fergie meant Jenkins and not a pop singer. There was never a World Series to celebrate but for Benjamin Blackburn, there was … [Read more...]
Piazza Jersey Sold for Record Price; Will Go on Display
The jersey worn by Mike Piazza when he hit a dramatic home run in the first baseball game in New York after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks has been sold for a record price of $365,000. The jersey had been part of Goldin Auctions' current catalog sale but was pulled from the auction on Thursday. A trio of Mets fans, including Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing … [Read more...]
9/11 Remembrance Charity Auction Includes Mets Caps
The New York Mets have opened the 9/11 Remembrance Charity Auction, featuring special autographed NYC service agency caps worn in pre-game warm-ups prior to the team’s September 11 game this year. The caps commemorated the 12th anniversary of the response to the terrorist attacks on the city and include logos from the city’s police and fire departments, among others. Caps … [Read more...]