Making its first appearance in the market, a pair of historic New York Yankees items sold for over $1.1 million combined as SCP Auctions closed out its Winter Premier Auction early Sunday morning. The top-selling item was a game model bat from late in Lou Gehrig's career that had been consigned by descendants of his former teammate Earl Combs. Rated 10 by … [Read more...] about Gehrig Bat, 1927 Yankees Team Signed Photo Pace SCP Auctions Sale
Al Tapper
Babe’s 1933 Contract, Gehrig Bat, Tapper Collection Headline SCP Auctions Catalog
From 19th century baseball cards to Babe Ruth’s 1933 Yankees contract to Mickey Mantle memorabilia and stacks of high-grade modern basketball cards, SCP Auctions’ Winter Premier catalog offers a bit of a tour through sports history. The newly launched auction opened Wednesday morning and will run through April 3. The auction includes 375 lots in all. It leads off … [Read more...] about Babe’s 1933 Contract, Gehrig Bat, Tapper Collection Headline SCP Auctions Catalog
Historic Items from Al Tapper Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
A good piece of memorabilia tells a story. Al Tapper figured that out a long time ago and now his remarkable collection of items from past greats--many of a very personal nature--will be coming to market. SC Daily learned Thursday that Tapper has consigned dozens of items to SCP Auctions for its upcoming catalog sale--from the original Yankee Stadium home plate to … [Read more...] about Historic Items from Al Tapper Collection Coming to SCP Auctions