Three lots of rare memorabilia connected to the most infamous event in baseball history will hit the auction block Monday when Goldin Auctions kicks off its first event of 2015. The items include a baseball autographed by 18 members of the "Black Sox" including six of the eight players fingered in the scandal; a paycheck from pitcher Eddie Cicotte signed by both Cicotte and … [Read more...] about Black Sox Memorabilia Up for Grabs
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RMY Premier Auction Launches With Newly Discovered Joe Jackson Photo
Newly discovered photographs dating back to the early 1900s are among more than 1,200 lots in RMY Auctions’ newly launched Fall Premier Auction. One of the company’s four major events each year, the Premier Auction includes scarce images of numerous legends from sports, entertainment, history and more. From now through November 15, we’ll present a series of 10 RMY ‘Photos … [Read more...] about RMY Premier Auction Launches With Newly Discovered Joe Jackson Photo
Newly Discovered Joe Jackson ‘Outlaw’ Ball Photo
He didn’t vanish into thin air after being banished from baseball but it’s safe to say you had to be somewhat lucky to know where Joe Jackson was playing in the years that followed. One of those appearances took place in late June of 1922 and a newly discovered photo proves that Jackson’s visit as a hired gun in a game between two New Jersey teams—wasn’t a secret. RMY … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Joe Jackson ‘Outlaw’ Ball Photo
New to Market 1912 Joe Jackson Photo at Auction
A previously unknown image of Shoeless Joe Jackson is our RMY Auctions Vintage Photo of the Day. The 5” x 8 ¾” news photograph shows Jackson, playing for the Cleveland Naps in 1912, just his second full season in the big leagues. It’s attributed to famed Cleveland photographer Louis Van Oeyen whose name is written on the back, above the date stamp and Jackson’s name. … [Read more...] about New to Market 1912 Joe Jackson Photo at Auction
Eddie Cicotte 1919 Black Sox Photo Uncovered
Eddie Cicotte may have had some gripes but in early August of 1919, he was probably feeling pretty good. He was having a good season pitching for a very good Chicago White Sox team. He knew a 25 win season was within easy reach and the 30 he’d need to score a bonus from owner Charlie Comiskey was almost certain. More bonus money awaited if the Sox could win the World Series … [Read more...] about Eddie Cicotte 1919 Black Sox Photo Uncovered
Chick Gandil Rookie Card from E90-3 American Caramel Set is Scarce but Affordable
While collectors pay tens of thousands of dollars for Joe Jackson rookie cards—either the American Caramel or much rarer Old Mill minor league issue, another key figure from the Black Sox scandal of 1919 has a card that’s much more affordable. There’s a lot going for the E90-3 American Caramel Chick Gandil rookie card. Serious baseball fans know that he was one who was at … [Read more...] about Chick Gandil Rookie Card from E90-3 American Caramel Set is Scarce but Affordable