That Babe Ruth glove that’s headlining the annual Louisville Slugger Auction may have just been photo matched, with the help of something that was prevalent at big league ballparks decades ago: tobacco juice. Hunt Auctions, which conducts the annual event, says PSA/DNA found several distinct matching characteristics in comparison with a photo of Ruth wearing the … [Read more...] about Ruth Glove Given to Jimmy Austin Now Has Possible Photo Match
Babe Ruth memorabilia
Massive, Original, Pristine 1927 Babe Ruth Movie Banner Uncovered
"Grampa Eddie" knew it was special. After all, it wasn't every day that a movie came out that starred Babe Ruth. So in 1927, apparently after the giant banner promoting the film had arrived at the theater he managed, Eddie Lams of Kewanee, IL rolled up the ten foot long yellow piece of artwork featuring baseball's biggest star and decided to hang onto … [Read more...] about Massive, Original, Pristine 1927 Babe Ruth Movie Banner Uncovered
22 Years in the Making, World’s Greatest Yankees Collection Goes on Display
Pete Siegel didn’t know the man who walked into his memorabilia shop on 57th street in Manhattan back in 1999. A lot of people were sucked in off the street by the unique name of the place--Gotta Have It! Collectibles—and the often dazzling pieces of sports and entertainment memorabilia that hung on the walls and sat on counters until they were sold. Jay Baker didn’t … [Read more...] about 22 Years in the Making, World’s Greatest Yankees Collection Goes on Display
Notes: Ullman’s Ultimate Ryan Collection; Ruth Lives on at Yankee Stadium; Tucker’s Gear Already at Football Hall
To say Leo Ullman is a Nolan Ryan collector is like saying Joey Chesnutt eats a few hot dogs once in a while. The octogenarian from New York has over 13,500 Ryan items in his stash, including over 8,500 cards (1,250 of which are signed). MLB TV’s Carded recently paid a visit to his home to check out the collection and how it came to be (be sure to watch the video at the … [Read more...] about Notes: Ullman’s Ultimate Ryan Collection; Ruth Lives on at Yankee Stadium; Tucker’s Gear Already at Football Hall
Treasures from Career of Roger Peckinpaugh Headline RR Auction Catalog
Roger Peckinpaugh was known as a sure-handed fielder and a level-headed leader during his 17 years in the major leagues. He was called the calmest man in baseball and became the youngest manager in MLB history at age 23 years, 7 months, when he went 10-10 with the New York Yankees at the end of the 1914 season. “They said he had a good demeanor,” his grandson and namesake, … [Read more...] about Treasures from Career of Roger Peckinpaugh Headline RR Auction Catalog
Historic Items from Al Tapper Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
A good piece of memorabilia tells a story. Al Tapper figured that out a long time ago and now his remarkable collection of items from past greats--many of a very personal nature--will be coming to market. SC Daily learned Thursday that Tapper has consigned dozens of items to SCP Auctions for its upcoming catalog sale--from the original Yankee Stadium home plate to … [Read more...] about Historic Items from Al Tapper Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
Memory Lane’s Spring Auction to Feature 1,700 High-End Lots
While many of today’s auction headlines center around modern era rookie cards and autographs, Memory Lane is bringing out a heavy hitter of a different sort for its 2021 Spring Auction. Set to open in early March, the catalog will include dozens of items featuring Babe Ruth including a 1916 rookie card, an autographed 1933 Goudey and dozens of other items related to his … [Read more...] about Memory Lane’s Spring Auction to Feature 1,700 High-End Lots
Fogelman Collection Will Be Housed In New Museum in South Florida
Avron B. Fogelman once was a part-owner of the Kansas City Royals. But the memorabilia collection the successful businessman has assembled is positively regal. Fogelman, 79, has spent most of his life building a large memorabilia collection. Wednesday, he unveiled where his collection will be housed— in a 3,500-square-foot museum located on the campus of Florida Atlantic … [Read more...] about Fogelman Collection Will Be Housed In New Museum in South Florida
SCP Auctions: Babe Ruth’s 500 Home Run Bat Could Bring $1 Million+
Tucked away for decades, the bat Babe Ruth told a close friend he'd used to hit his 500th home run will be offered at auction beginning next month. The first player to reach the career milestone, Ruth reached 500 on August 11, 1929, establishing the career benchmark by which all power hitters are measured to this day. According to SCP Auctions, which received the bat … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions: Babe Ruth’s 500 Home Run Bat Could Bring $1 Million+
Editor’s Blog: Babe Ruth Auction Like an Archaeological Expedition
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...] about Editor’s Blog: Babe Ruth Auction Like an Archaeological Expedition