Waite Hoyt was a long time teammate of Babe Ruth so you had to be a pretty good slugger to impress him. Willie Mays was one of those guys. On the last day of April 1961, Mays came to Milwaukee and belted four homers off Braves pitchers in a single game. At the time, he was just the seventh player to do it in the 20th century. Hoyt was radio broadcaster for the … [Read more...] about Gift to Waite Hoyt, Mays 4 Home Run Cap Among Auction Highlights
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Baseball Cards of Some Greats Who Made History on Opening Day
Opening Day is a time of renewal for baseball fans. Winter is over, and as John Fogerty sang in his 1985 hit, “Centerfield,” “We're born again, there's new grass on the field.” “You always get a special kick on Opening Day, no matter how many you go through,” Yankees Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio said. “You look forward to it like a birthday party when you’re a kid. … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of Some Greats Who Made History on Opening Day
1917 Red Sox Calendar Kicks off Antiques Roadshow Season
A unique piece of baseball and breweriana gets prime play next week as Antiques Roadshow opens its 26th season on PBS. In a segment recorded at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT earlier this year, appraiser Simeon Lipman discusses an item brought to the event by a man who was interested in learning whether it might have some value. The piece is one that even … [Read more...] about 1917 Red Sox Calendar Kicks off Antiques Roadshow Season
Editor’s Blog: Babe’s Still King, and Not Everything is Super Pricey
It’s safe to say there aren’t many people still alive today who were around when he was still an active player. He hasn’t held baseball’s all-time home run record since early April of 1974. Still, someone will pay at least a few million dollars when the current auction for one of the highest graded Babe Ruth rookie cards comes to an end next month. Collectors … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Babe’s Still King, and Not Everything is Super Pricey
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
1932 Bulgaria Sport Set Includes Babe Ruth and Other Sporting Greats
There are all sorts of pre-war international tobacco sets and a few of them include baseball and the legendary Babe Ruth. One of those is the 1932 Bulgaria Sport set, produced in Germany -- let's take a closer look at it. The Basics Despite its name, the 1932 Bulgaria Sport is actually a German tobacco card set. Bulgaria Sport was the name of a cigarette brand and the formal … [Read more...] about 1932 Bulgaria Sport Set Includes Babe Ruth and Other Sporting Greats
Photo Documents Ruth Signing 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...] about Photo Documents Ruth Signing Last Out Ball from 1928 World Series
Pre-War Baseball Card Holiday Gift Ideas for Any Budget
The holidays are here and if you're still looking for some last-minute gift ideas for fellow collectors--or give yourself a well-earned present for a challenging year-- I've got you covered. Just about all of these are easily attainable and while most are inexpensive, we've broken them down by the price ranges you can probably expect to pay. Under $25 1880s Baseball Comics … [Read more...] about Pre-War Baseball Card Holiday Gift Ideas for Any Budget
Rare 1940s Pacific Coast Baseball News Premium Featured Babe Ruth
The legendary Babe Ruth has a slew of great post-war vintage cards that were issued after his playing career. One of the lesser known ones is a special card from the 1940s that was a premium for a publication. Here's a closer look at this rare card that is not discussed all that often. About the Babe Ruth Pacific Coast Baseball News Card This black and white card was offered … [Read more...] about Rare 1940s Pacific Coast Baseball News Premium Featured Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth, Bobby Jones Headline the 1932 Abdulla Sports Records Set
There were a multitude of international sports card tobacco sets issued in the pre-War era. Many of those sets are multi-sport releases featuring all sorts of athletes from around the globe. One of the tougher such issues is the 1932 Abdulla Sport Records set. About the 1932 Abdulla Sport Records Set This German tobacco card issue was released in 1932 by … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth, Bobby Jones Headline the 1932 Abdulla Sports Records Set