The surviving portion of the world’s most sought after baseball card is heading to a new home after SCP Auctions sold it Saturday night for $475,960. Torn nearly in half at one point in its life, the T206 Honus Wagner card has been tucked away in a private collection since 1995. It’s believed to be one of the first cards ever graded and authenticated by PSA and … [Read more...] about Ripped T206 Wagner Card Sells for $475,960
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Ripped T206 Wagner Getting Plenty of Love
If you were wondering whether there’d be much interest in a portion of a T206 Honus Wagner card, wonder no more. The unique “Half Honus” being offered by SCP Auctions has generated plenty of action. Heading into the home stretch, the latest example of the hobby’s holy grail has received 17 bids and as of Wednesday afternoon, stood at $360,575. It's expected to go … [Read more...] about Ripped T206 Wagner Getting Plenty of Love
Jordan Signed Shoes from 1984; T206 Wagner, Historic Ruth Photo Among SCP Headliners
Michael Jordan’s autographed Converse sneakers worn during the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials, an historic award winning baseball photograph, a T206 Honus Wagner and a trio of important home run balls from the 2021 World Series share the spotlight as SCP Auctions kicks off its Winter Premier Auction on Wednesday. The auction includes some valuable pieces from the country’s biggest … [Read more...] about Jordan Signed Shoes from 1984; T206 Wagner, Historic Ruth Photo Among SCP Headliners
There’s Another Great Babe Ruth Farewell Photo and It’s Up for Auction
Nat Fein’s photo of Babe Ruth’s final moment at Yankee Stadium in June of 1948 is considered to be not only one of the greatest baseball images ever taken, but one of the greatest photos of the 20th century. The frail looking Ruth is artistically captured from behind with the giant stands of Yankee Stadium looming above while current members of the team stand in reverence along … [Read more...] about There’s Another Great Babe Ruth Farewell Photo and It’s Up for Auction
Top-End T206 Plank, Other Vintage Cards Join Historic Photos at Auction
One of the hobby’s best known examples of the rare T206 Eddie Plank card has hit the auction block. Hunt Auctions is leading off its year-ending Premier Internet Auction with an SGC 5 (EX) example of one of the hobby’s most sought after pre-War cards with a pre-sale estimate of $250,000-$400,000. SGC has graded only one Plank at a higher level (a 5.5) while … [Read more...] about Top-End T206 Plank, Other Vintage Cards Join Historic Photos at Auction
Vintage Sports Photography Auction Includes Early Ruth, Mantle, Jordan
Heritage Auctions has added a new sale to its summer roster, a high-end assembly of more than 200 lots featuring elite photographs from 20th century American sports. Now open for bidding, the auction is expected to garner more than $400,000 in sales when the gavel drops Aug. 23 in extended bidding format. “Vintage photography might be the most dynamic subset of the sports … [Read more...] about Vintage Sports Photography Auction Includes Early Ruth, Mantle, Jordan
1948 Jersey from Ruth’s Farewell Day Has Deeper History
Seventy years ago Wednesday, Babe Ruth made his final appearance at Yankee Stadium. His voice was weak and raspy from the cancer that would take his life in a matter of weeks, but he managed to don a uniform as part of the ceremony at which his number 3 was retired. That uniform is the centerpiece of a Ruth display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, but we now … [Read more...] about 1948 Jersey from Ruth’s Farewell Day Has Deeper History
Babe Ruth Bat, PSA 9 Mantle Rookie Headline Upcoming MLI Auction
Babe Ruth wasn’t a leadoff hitter, but one of his old weapons is serving in that capacity in Memory Lane Inc.’s power-packed Fall Classic Auction catalog. A 1922 game-used Ruth bat—with important side-writing from the Louisville Slugger Factory—is being offered in the sale, which is set to open September 30. The bat, sent by Ruth to Kentucky during spring … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Bat, PSA 9 Mantle Rookie Headline Upcoming MLI Auction
2 Ruth Rookies; “Several” 1952 Mantles Part of 2,500 Lot REA Auction
Robert Edward Auctions has peeled back the curtain on some of the items slated to hit the auction block as part of the company’s annual Spring Auction set to open April 7. Typically among the most anticipated catalogs of the year, REA’s offerings will span all areas of sport, non-sport, and Americana from the 19th century to the present. At more than 2,500 lots, it … [Read more...] about 2 Ruth Rookies; “Several” 1952 Mantles Part of 2,500 Lot REA Auction
Bidding Opens for Babe’s Last Gift from Yanks
The auction for a one-of-a-kind piece of Babe Ruth memorabilia opened Wednesday. A gold pocket watch owned by the legendary slugger has been consigned to the auction by his grandson and has been generating a lot of mainstream media attention. SCP Auctions is selling the watch, which dates from the 1948 celebration of the 25th anniversary of the opening of “The House That … [Read more...] about Bidding Opens for Babe’s Last Gift from Yanks