It is arguably the most famous photo taken of the game’s biggest star, and the image Nat Fein captured for the New York Herald Tribune on June 13, 1948, perfectly preserved the final days of Babe Ruth. The uniform Ruth wore that day at Yankee Stadium has been on exhibit for years at the Hall of Fame as part of the Museum’s tribute to the Sultan of Swat. Now, … [Read more...] about Bob Feller Bat from Famous Ruth Farewell Photo Heads to Hall
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Feller-Paige Photo That Became Satch’s 1949 Leaf Card Among RMY Lots
A poignant photo of pitching legends Satchel Paige and Bob Feller, one cropped and used to create Paige’s most valuable rookie card is on the market. The 7 x 8 ¾” black and white image dating to 1948 is among the headliners in RMY Auctions’ May catalog. After a long career in the Negro Leagues, Paige was in his early 40s when he was finally signed by Cleveland, … [Read more...] about Feller-Paige Photo That Became Satch’s 1949 Leaf Card Among RMY Lots
Notes: Newly Discovered JFK Signed Ball Consigned; Bowman Heritage ’22 (and ’21) Released; More
A single-signed John F. Kennedy baseball from his historic visit to South America has been consigned by the original recipient to SCP Auctions’ Spring Premier. One of fewer than ten authenticated Kennedy baseballs known to exist, the ball was acquired by a Venezuelan journalist who served as Kennedy’s local guide during his 1961 visit to Venezuelas—the first by a sitting … [Read more...] about Notes: Newly Discovered JFK Signed Ball Consigned; Bowman Heritage ’22 (and ’21) Released; More
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
Teen Idol: Rare Feller Photo Dates to Rookie Season
Cleveland had another pitcher ready in case Bob Feller's first start didn't go so well. After all, he was still just 17-- a high school student who had just finished his junior year. Feller's arm was special--"once in a lifetime," according to Cy Slapnicka, the scout who'd signed him out of the Iowa countryside. He had pitched in relief and done … [Read more...] about Teen Idol: Rare Feller Photo Dates to Rookie Season
Former Yankees Exec’s 1978 World Series Ring Part Of Wheatland Auction
Marshall Samuel earned four sports championship rings during more than 50 years as a sports public relations official and marketer. One piece of that jewelry — a 1978 World Series ring he was presented because of his duties with the New York Yankees — will be part of Wheatland Auctions Services May 2021 Sports Card & Memorabilia auction that ends on May 23. Samuel, who … [Read more...] about Former Yankees Exec’s 1978 World Series Ring Part Of Wheatland Auction
Photo from Feller’s Opening Day No-Hitter Emerges in Auction
Only once in baseball history has a team finished a game with the same batting average with which they started. It happened 80 years ago when 21-year-old Bob Feller threw what remains the first Opening Day no-hitter in baseball history. The Chicago White Sox all started the game with batting averages of .000. When Feller was through working his magic, their … [Read more...] about Photo from Feller’s Opening Day No-Hitter Emerges in Auction
5 Baseball Cards of the Legendary Bob Feller as a Teenager
Bob Feller's baseball career began before he was even technically an adult. He debuted at the age of 17 with the Cleveland Indians in 1936 and quickly impressed, going 5-3 while striking out 76 batters in only 62 innings pitched. Feller would continue to improve and really broke through as a star in 1938 at the age of 19. That year, he was named as an All-Star for the first … [Read more...] about 5 Baseball Cards of the Legendary Bob Feller as a Teenager
Photo of the Day: Feller’s 1939 Baseball Magazine Cover
Bob Feller made his major league debut when most teenagers were learning how to drive. He wasn’t in awe. The Iowa farm boy was no rube when it came to pitching. After a successful debut in the second half of the 1936 season, Feller was becoming a national sensation. He wound up on the cover of multiple national publications before his 21st birthday including … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Feller’s 1939 Baseball Magazine Cover
Newly Discovered Photo of Feller’s 3rd No-Hitter
Eleven years after tossing the first no-hitter of his brilliant career, Bob Feller did something no pitcher in the history of baseball had ever done. This month, a previously unknown photograph of the celebration immediately following his third no-no is being offered in RMY Auctions’ October online auction. On July 1, 1951, the 32-year-old Feller started the first game … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Photo of Feller’s 3rd No-Hitter