Pre-war cards are often expensive and often something that the average collector avoids. But there are numerous affordable options to collect as well and some of those include supplements. While several can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, plenty are affordable and can be had for under $50. Overview Supplements were inserts that were added to publications as a type … [Read more...]
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Photo Documents Ruth, Gehrig with Last Out Ball from 1928 World Series
We’re not sure where it is these days, but we know the last out baseball from the 1928 World Series was preserved—and autographed by both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. RMY Auctions is offering a 1928 photograph of the duo signing the ball and presenting it to New York Governor Al Smith, who was a candidate for president. Issued by International News and stamped on the … [Read more...]
Ultra-Rare 1928 Star Player Candy Set Coming to Auction
Finding a few 1928 Star Player Candy cards would be a nice addition to any pre-war baseball card collection. Finding all 72? That seems to be a nearly impossible task. At least one collector, however, has accomplished the feat and now, what's believed to be the only known complete 1928 Star Player Candy set is coming to auction. Heritage Auctions will offer the rare set in … [Read more...]
Vintage Rarities Headline Latest LOTG Auction
Rare 19th and early 20th century display pieces and photos, complete sets from the pre-War era and other memorabilia from virtually every era of baseball are up for grabs this month in Love of The Game Auctions’ Spring catalog. Already underway and set to run through Saturday, March 24, highlights include a significant number of “pre-rookie” items from past greats, vintage … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Gehrig And Ruth Go Barnstorming
The power-hitting tandem of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig fueled the New York Yankees’ run of three straight American League pennants from 1926 through 1928, and back-to-back World Series titles in 1927-1928. After their iconic 1927 season, when Ruth hit 60 home runs and Gehrig connected for 47, the two went on a nationwide barnstorming tour, captaining teams called the “Bustin’ … [Read more...]
Ruth “All-American Game” Uniform Hits Auction
Babe Ruth never got to fulfill his dream of managing in the major leagues, but he did get to act as skipper of the East squad in the 1945 Esquire All-American Game at the Polo Grounds. Now, the uniform worn by the Babe that day is up for auction, where it could fetch $200,000 or more. Heritage Auctions is offering the special jersey and pants in its February Platinum … [Read more...]
Rare Ruth Photo Dates to Beginning of His First Yankees World Series
He had just finished a regular season like no other. Fifty-nine home runs broke his own record. He drove in 161 runs, hit.378, scored 177 runs and walked 145 times. It was no surprise that when Babe Ruth took the field for the start of the 1921 World Series that he was surrounded by newspaper writers and photographers. His Yankee career wasn't even a … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Headlined 1934 Quaker Oats Ask Me Trivia Game Set
In the 1920s, there wasn't a bigger baseball star than the Yankees' Babe Ruth. As a result, Ruth can be found appearing as a headliner for not only baseball card sets but as the face of numerous sports-related promotions. Quaker Oats turned to Ruth as the key figure in the 1934 Quaker Oats Ask Me Trivia Game set. Here's a bit more on this unique pre-war issue. 1934 Quaker … [Read more...]
Unique Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb Cards Found in 1935 Whitman Party Stunts Set
Even nearly a century after their careers have ended, baseball Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb remain two of the game's greatest players of all time. Through all of the changes the sport has been through, the pair are often referred to as the top two players of all time. While we're all pretty familiar with their most popular and widely available baseball cards, each … [Read more...]
1930s Worch Cigar Sets Featured Major League and Minor League Baseball
In the 1930s, Worch Cigar produced three sets of small photographs featuring minor league and major league baseball players. The pictures were available as a mail-in offer with Minnesota-based Worch Cigar, who would send them in exchange for cigar bands from their products. Here's a look at all three Worch Cigar issues. 1932 Worch Cigar These photos were previously … [Read more...]
