When Hunt Auctions first announced that Babe Ruth's grandchildren had consigned items from his life and times late last year, it seemed like a pretty big deal. Most people wouldn't have been surprised to know his descendants owned a few things, most of which were likely one-of-a-kind. What family wouldn't have a few items from a beloved family relative, especially … [Read more...]
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Notes: Guerrero Living Set Print Run; Grob on Ruth Jersey; Stanley Cup Puck Auction
The Topps Living Set Vladimir Guerrero Jr. card sold a lot of copies over the seven-day period that ended Wednesday--but it didn't come close to setting a record. Topps says 27,749 copies of the 1953-style card were sold, placing it fourth on the all-time sales list for the Living Set platform that kicked off last season and continues indefinitely with three new subjects … [Read more...]
Letters from Young Mickey Mantle, Glove, Home Run Ball Added to Yankee Stadium Auction
Letters from a young Mickey Mantle to his wife, one of his last home run balls and other items consigned by his family will be part of next month’s Babe Ruth Collection Auction at Yankee Stadium. The handwritten letters were sent by the late Hall of Famer to his wife Merlyn during his first few years in professional baseball in 1950-51. In them, he details his minor league … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Jersey Could Challenge Record for Highest Priced Piece of Sports Memorabilia
The Babe Ruth Auction at Yankee Stadium just added a big piece of memorabilia--literally and figuratively. Hunt Auctions, which is hosting the June 15 event, says it will be offering one of the Bambino's road jerseys from the 1928-1930 era that is expected to sell for a seven-figure price. The company says the jersey is “one of a scant handful of authentic Ruth New York … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Family Members Turn Over Memorabilia for Yankee Stadium Auction
Babe Ruth’s surviving family members have consigned hundreds of items related to his life and career to Hunt Auctions, which will offer them in an auction set for Yankee Stadium on June 15. The collection has largely remained unknown to the general public and includes game-worn cleats, two of Ruth's most important contracts and autographed items. High-end Ruth and … [Read more...]
1952 Mantles, Jordan Game Gear Top Goldin Sale
A pair of trading cards and game worn jerseys from two of the most popular athletes of the century, Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan sold for a combined $385,000 in the 2017 Goldin Auctions Winter Auction, which closed Sunday evening with the 1,300 lots generating more than $2.75 million in sales. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded SGC 86 (NM+) sold for … [Read more...]
Bummed Babe’s 1933 Contract Generating Interest
One would think a ballplayer who hits 41 homers and adds one of the most famous post-season blasts ever would be in line for a pay increase but that wasn’t the case decades ago. With free agency still more than 40 years away, even Babe Ruth had to accept a pay cut in 1933. The pact he signed with the Yankees in the spring of that year is at auction with a current high bid of … [Read more...]
Ruth Auction to Benefit the Babe Ruth Birthplace
Beginning on Monday, 78 lots of Babe Ruth memorabilia including game used bats, autographed balls, a contract, trading cards and much more from his life and career will hit the auction block. Goldin Auctions, as part of its partnership with the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, is conducting the sale, which runs through March 5. Five percent of each winning bid will be donated … [Read more...]
Ruth, All-Star Auctioneers Get TV Time Ahead of Big Events
Bidding continues in a couple of major auctions set to conclude over the next several days. Babe Ruth's copy of his 1918 Boston Red Sox players contract has drawn the most interest so far, sitting at $370,000. A PSA 1 copy of his 1914 Baltimore News rookie card has been bid up to $240,000 while the ball he hit during construction of Yankee Stadium in 1923 was at … [Read more...]
News and Notes: Ruth Items on CNBC, NBA Finals Jerseys at Auction
Less than two weeks remain in the Babe Ruth Centennial Auction being conducted by Goldin Auctions. The catalog has 1,300+ lots of historic sports memorabilia up for bid with 200 of them focused on The Babe, who made his big league debut 100 years ago this summer. The auction includes both a Live Auction for 126 super premium items on July 12 at the Babe Ruth Birthplace … [Read more...]
