Signed copies of Babe Ruth’s 1948 autobiography, “The Babe Ruth Story,” which was told to noted sportswriter Bob Considine, aren't exceedingly rare. The Babe was happy to sign them, even as his health worsened. A signed copy of the book that comes with the Ruth-endorsed check that paid for it is quite a treasure. The check is the unique feature of a lot that is … [Read more...] about Ruth Signed Book Includes Babe Endorsed Check Used to Pay for It
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Editor’s Blog: Heritage Scoring More Points
I'm still more of a vintage guy but I have to say I am falling in love with Topps Heritage and our local Target store is going to be our best man. 1962 was a favorite set to begin with and this product really is tailor-made for the Heritage concept. The photos even have that rather harsh look that make player out to be much older--and more ugly--than they actually are. I … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Heritage Scoring More Points
Topps Brand Manager Talks 2011 Heritage
2011 Topps Heritage is generating a lot of buzz for hobby retailers and after market sales of singles have been especially strong on eBay. The company pulls out all the stops in its Heritage line in trying to be true to the original brand, right down to the unintentional errors and variations that used to show up when the card manufacturing process was a little more prone to … [Read more...] about Topps Brand Manager Talks 2011 Heritage
Ruth Family Photos Bring $62K
It was as close to beefcake as a brother could get in 1928. The image of a smiling Babe Ruth, wearing a tank top, was one of five he personalized to his sister Mamie. This week, the photos, along with her copy of The Babe Ruth Story, also signed by the Babe, were sold by Schulte Auctions. The six Ruth signed items and a Lou Gehrig photo, also signed to Mary (Mamie) … [Read more...] about Ruth Family Photos Bring $62K