Panini America has fixed the 2022 Panini National Treasures Signature Materials card that had a George Brett autograph instead of Babe Ruth’s. The card was pulled by a collector who purchased a pack from Bob’s Sports Cards in Howell, NJ last month. Shop owner Bob Colello told us he reached out to Panini and the company told him it would fix the issue … [Read more...] about Notes: Panini Fixes Ruth 1/1; Topps Release Updates; Peyton to Rip ’98 Packs
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1947 Ruth Gem Mint 10 Autographed Baseball, Thousands of Cardboard Icons Lead Off Memory Lane Auction
Memory Lane’s upcoming catalog is a doubleheader. The Southern California based company has been busy gathering up mounds of rare and high-end items for one of its most extensive auctions ever, packing over 2,200 lots into two separate catalogs that will be arriving on collectors’ doorsteps in a matter of days. One catalog is dedicated exclusively to autographs and the first … [Read more...] about 1947 Ruth Gem Mint 10 Autographed Baseball, Thousands of Cardboard Icons Lead Off Memory Lane Auction
Notes: Special Autograph Book; Emmitt’s Gear; Fergie’s Least Favorite Card; Summit News
A 13-page autograph book, mostly carrying signatures of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and other players of the 1930s, sold at Bonham's Tuesday for $6,375. The cloth-bound book was consigned Susan Palmer, the wife of Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. He stated that she had purchased it about 25 years ago at the urging of her father-in-law. Jim Palmer, a Yankee fan growing up, … [Read more...] about Notes: Special Autograph Book; Emmitt’s Gear; Fergie’s Least Favorite Card; Summit News
Signed Goudey Ruth Cards; Joe Jackson Voucher Headline Heartland Sale
If you missed out on the autographed 1933 Goudey cards from the Uncle Jimmy Collection, you’ve got another shot to snare some others. A group of four different signed Goudey Ruths from a private East Coast collection have made their way to market. The quartet, encompassing all four of Ruth's appearances in the landmark gum card set could bring more than $1 million. “In … [Read more...] about Signed Goudey Ruth Cards; Joe Jackson Voucher Headline Heartland Sale
Thanks, Uncle Jimmy: Family Members Reflect on Humble Relative’s 7-Figure Collection
Uncle Jimmy would have been pleased. James Micioni of Boonton, New Jersey, left a treasure trove when he died at age 97 on March 8, 2020. A baseball card and memorabilia collector throughout his life, Micioni had quietly accumulated a stunning collection of cards, photos and autographs. It included thousands of vintage items, including six different signed 1933 Goudey cards … [Read more...] about Thanks, Uncle Jimmy: Family Members Reflect on Humble Relative’s 7-Figure Collection
Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
Fanatics continues its rapid move into the sports card and memorabilia auction market, with its 2020 Holiday event set to open on Wednesday. The online platform will include high-grade vintage and modern rookie cards, autographs from baseball icons and game-used memorabilia. Over 200 lots will be offered. A long-time major player in the online retail market for … [Read more...] about Fanatics Holiday Auction to Include Vintage Rookie Cards, Ruth Autographs
“Uncle Jimmy Collection” Gets PSA Pedigree
The authentication, grading and marketing of one of the hobby’s most remarkable, yet quietest private collections continued in recent weeks and collectors will soon have the chance to see more of it. The “Uncle Jimmy Collection” we wrote about last month included a wide range of baseball cards, autographs and photos collected throughout one New Jersey man’s entire … [Read more...] about “Uncle Jimmy Collection” Gets PSA Pedigree
Jim Brown Rookie Card Photo, Babe Ruth Items Among Hot Sellers in Memory Lane Sale
Eighty-five years after his last big league at-bat, Babe Ruth is still swinging a big bat. When the final tally in Memory Lane’s Spring Rarities Auction was totaled early Sunday morning, five of the top ten selling items featured either a Ruth autograph or trading card. The top selling Ruth item was one of only two PSA/DNA-certified copies of autographed 1929 Kashin … [Read more...] about Jim Brown Rookie Card Photo, Babe Ruth Items Among Hot Sellers in Memory Lane Sale
“Babe Ruth Signed My World Series Program”: Childhood Prize Heading to Auction
It was a dream come true for a 12-year-old boy. Not only did Michael Cipollaro attend a World Series game at Ebbets Field, he also got Babe Ruth to autograph his game program. That 48-page, 50-cent program from the 1947 World Series featured the Brooklyn Bridge on the cover, as the Brooklyn Dodgers were hosting the New York Yankees. The cover also contained a collage of … [Read more...] about “Babe Ruth Signed My World Series Program”: Childhood Prize Heading to Auction
Of 15 Cent Aaron Autographs and $1,000 Wagners: Article Features 1971 Southern California Card Show
When you’re lucky enough to find them, photos and stories of some of the earliest public sports collectors conventions are fascinating to see. Stacks of cards wrapped in rubber bands with little regard for condition. No top loaders. No plastic sheets and thus, no binders. No cello-wrapped boxes of new products. Most of the stories and whatever photographs … [Read more...] about Of 15 Cent Aaron Autographs and $1,000 Wagners: Article Features 1971 Southern California Card Show