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...]
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Bat Signed by Ruth and Gehrig Brings $458,250 at FanFest Auction
A 1930s Babe Ruth game model bat signed by both the Bambino and teammate Lou Gehrig was the big star on Day 1 of the 2017 MLB All-Star FanFest Auction conducted by Hunt Auctions in Miami on Monday. The 35" Louisville Slugger is the only bat known to exist that carries the autographs of both icons. The bat originated in the collection of George D. Donnelly, a … [Read more...]
Big Time Collection Added to All-Star FanFest Auction
A Midwestern collector has turned his impressive holdings over to Hunt Auctions for the 13th annual MLB All-Star FanFest Auction, July 10 and 11 in Miami. It will share billing with items from the career of Roberto Clemente at the live auction, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The collection was assembled over a number of years and will include numerous … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Leaf Immortals Includes Relic Cards, Cut Auto
The weekend prior to Opening Day, a new product devoted to the game’s biggest icon will hit the market. 2017 Leaf Immortals Babe Ruth Collection will guarantee at least two Ruth bat relic cards in every box. Set for release March 31, the release is entirely devoted to The Babe with six cards per pack. Each box will include two base cards (no Yankee logos as Leaf doesn’t … [Read more...]
Ruth Items, Steelers Jerseys Among Hot Lots in Lelands Auction
If you’ve got quality Babe Ruth items in your auction, you’re sure to draw attention from advanced collectors and Lelands’ latest auction had a trio of top pieces that delivered some Ruthian bids. A 1931 game model bat carrying a personalized signature from The Bambino sold for $166,796 when bidding wrapped up in the wee hours of Saturday morning. An … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Bat Top Seller in $1.2 Million Auction
Even on the ice, Babe Ruth memorabilia is a hot ticket item. A game-used bat by Ruth, from the 1919-1922, has been in the Hull family for years. First, it was owned by hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, and then by his son, fellow Hall of Famer Brett Hull. For hockey fans, that was a different kind of stick. But someone paid the cash to win it. Wednesday, it was the top … [Read more...]
Ruth, Clemente Bats, Vintage Knicks Items Part of Lelands Auction
Lelands has kicked off its 2017 Winter Auction with over 1,200 lots of sports, historic and entertainment memorabilia on the block. In addition to the launch of its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers that has several game-worn jerseys up for bid, the auction includes game-used memorabilia, sports cards and other material from iconic athletes past and … [Read more...]
Mint Musial Rookie, 1986 Fleer Basketball Box Among Auction Standouts
A 1948 Bowman Stan Musial rookie card graded PSA 9 sold for $45,289 as a pair of catalog auctions closed early Friday morning. Colorado-based Mile High Card Company sold the Musial as part of its' fall auction. The realized price surpassed the previous record of $32,587 set two years ago. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle graded SGC 60 (EX) sold in the same … [Read more...]
Ruth Kork-Grip Bat Leads off Huggins and Scott Auction
Huggins and Scott’s final auction of 2016, the November Auction, will open for bidding on Monday October 31st and close on Thursday night November 10th with the 30-minute rule beginning at 11:00pm ET. A “Kork Grip” Babe Ruth bat that matches ordering records for the 1923 opening of Yankee Stadium is among hundreds of items in the new Huggins and Scott auction that opened … [Read more...]
Louisville Slugger Museum Auction Set for November
The annual live auction at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory returns next month with over 400 lots of historic baseball memorabilia in this year’s catalog. Hunt Auctions will once again conduct the sale, with an appraisal fair scheduled for the days leading up to the auction. “We are honored and excited to continue our long standing partnership with the Louisville … [Read more...]
