Jake Virtue played in the major leagues well over a century ago. But the former player is in the spotlight now thanks to a rare collection of cabinet cards now for sale through SCP Auctions. The group, which includes two cards of his Cleveland Spiders teammate Cy Young, were passed on through his family over the years. Virtue's great-grandson Ed has been the most recent … [Read more...] about Rare Cleveland Spiders Cabinet Cards From Jake Virtue Collection at Auction
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1885 White Stockings Photo Among Auction Headliners
An original cabinet photograph featuring members of the National League pennant-winning Chicago White Stockings including Cap Anson, King Kelly, John Clarkson and Billy Sunday is among the top items in a large auction of vintage photographs set to close this weekend on eBay. The photo remains on its original mount. There is some expected wear along the mount, but … [Read more...] about 1885 White Stockings Photo Among Auction Headliners
At the NSCC: Autographed Cleveland Spiders Photos Once Owned by Cy Young
A collection of seven 1893 Cleveland Spiders cabinet photos once owned by baseball great Cy Young have been consigned to auction and are on display at the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention. The photos, including the original 1930’s era envelope the Hall of Fame pitcher used to mail them—with his Peoli, OH return address--have never been sold at auction … [Read more...] about At the NSCC: Autographed Cleveland Spiders Photos Once Owned by Cy Young