The stars aligned inside Heritage Auctions’ Dallas headquarters this week and the result was a one-of-a-kind display that’s probably never going to be seen again. The company had just sold jerseys of Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle for over $27 million in its August Platinum auction and was also holding a 1930s Lou Gehrig model. Then, in came a large, … [Read more...] about Run of Retired Yankees Game Jerseys a Sight to See
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Babe Ruth 1932 ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Nets $24 Million
There's a new most valuable piece of sports memorabilia. After a final night bidding war that lasted until 5:30 AM Eastern time, the New York Yankees jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot to deep center field in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series sold Sunday morning at Heritage Auctions for $24,120,000 to establish a new record. The buyer was an unidentified … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth 1932 ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Nets $24 Million
Notes: Ruth Jersey Auction Opens; PSA to Grade Magazines; a Big Pull from Topps Chrome; Trade Night Help
Bidding for the 1932 Babe Ruth "called shot" Yankees jersey shot past $10 million on the opening day of Heritage Auctions' Summer Premier. With the buyer's premium factored in, the jersey has matched the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold-- $12.6 million for the 1952 Topps card graded Mint+ 9.5 by SGC in August 2022. Heritage … [Read more...] about Notes: Ruth Jersey Auction Opens; PSA to Grade Magazines; a Big Pull from Topps Chrome; Trade Night Help
Heritage: 1932 Babe Ruth ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Set for Auction
Did he or didn’t he? Nearly 92 years after Babe Ruth blasted one of baseball’s most famous home runs, the debate about whether he stood in the batter’s box at Wrigley Field and predicted it continues. The mystery and mythology has helped make Ruth’s “called shot” against the Chicago Cubs in the World Series so fascinating. This summer, Heritage Auctions … [Read more...] about Heritage: 1932 Babe Ruth ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Set for Auction
Notes: Eric Nadel’s Rangers Championship Auction; Baseball History as a Hologram; Pens Take Memorabilia In-House; Upper Deck Release Dates
The longtime radio voice of the Texas Rangers is auctioning some items from his first World Series championship call, with all proceeds going to a good cause. Eric Nadel, who has called Rangers games for 45 years, is selling his scorecard, headset and microphone as well as the scrap of hotel notepaper on which he scribbled what would be his final out call from the Rangers’ … [Read more...] about Notes: Eric Nadel’s Rangers Championship Auction; Baseball History as a Hologram; Pens Take Memorabilia In-House; Upper Deck Release Dates
Pete Rose Q&A: His Early 60s Nickname; Favorite Card; Signing Autographs
He last played in a major league game 35 years ago and when he left, Peter Edward Rose, Sr. had left his mark as one of the greatest players in the history of professional baseball. Rose still stands as baseball’s all-time hits leader, with 4,256 to his credit. He was a 17 time All Star, a three time World Series champion, won three batting titles, one MVP award, two time … [Read more...] about Pete Rose Q&A: His Early 60s Nickname; Favorite Card; Signing Autographs
Gehrig Jersey, Ruth Bat, High-End Cards Highlight “Home Plate” Auction
A 1931 Lou Gehrig game jersey, a Babe Ruth bat dating to early in his career dozens of other items from a high-end one-owner collection are set to sell during a live auction scheduled for December 16. As we reported last month, Christie’s and Hunt Auctions have partnered for the event, called Home Plate: A Private Collection of Important Baseball Memorabilia.” Details on the … [Read more...] about Gehrig Jersey, Ruth Bat, High-End Cards Highlight “Home Plate” Auction
Resolution: Babe Ruth Jersey at Yankee Stadium Matched to 1932 Series, Opening Day
Resolution Photo Matching says it has uncovered details that verify the Babe Ruth jersey on display inside Yankee Stadium was worn by the baseball icon during Opening Day 1932 and during Games 1 and 2 of the World Series that year. Company founder John Robinson says research led to matches with 11 photographs taken during those games, making it what he calls “the most … [Read more...] about Resolution: Babe Ruth Jersey at Yankee Stadium Matched to 1932 Series, Opening Day
Auction Offers Chance to Go Cruising with a Babe (Uniform)
Babe Ruth’s name “is the most appealing in the game” of baseball, a sportswriter noted in 1938, three years after the Bambino's retirement. The Queen Mary 2 is the Grande Dame of luxury ocean liners. These two giants will share the spotlight for an upcoming auction that will feature the uniform the Bambino wore in 1938 when he was a first-base coach for the Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Auction Offers Chance to Go Cruising with a Babe (Uniform)
Babe Ruth Jersey Brings $5.64 Million; Now Highest Priced Sports Memorabilia Item
There were hundreds of items up for sale at Yankee Stadium Saturday, but the main attraction was no secret. One of only a small number of Babe Ruth game jerseys was on the block and early Saturday afternoon, the sports memorabilia world had a new undisputed champion. The bidding battle over a 1928-1930 era Ruth button down road flannel was intense, blowing past a … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Jersey Brings $5.64 Million; Now Highest Priced Sports Memorabilia Item