by Lee Richardson The average fan might take a look at the online price tag and scoff, but collectors are coming to realize that Albert Pujols autographed baseballs, photos, bats and other items might turn out to be a decent investment--and maybe even a bargain in the overall scheme of things. At the very least, you probably won't regret owning something signed by the … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols Autographed Baseballs, Photos Still a Bargain?
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Bidders Flock to Killebrew Rookie Cards
The news came as a shock, even though we knew it wouldn't be long. Just a few days after telling the world that he had given up his cancer fight, Harmon Killebrew died early Tuesday. He was 74. One of the most popular Hall of Famers both for his on-field exploits and gentlemanly demeanor off it, Killebrew's passing evoked tears from even the steeliest competitors. Jack … [Read more...] about Bidders Flock to Killebrew Rookie Cards
Roger Maris Cards…Why They Still Matter
Baseball, perhaps more so than any other sport, is a game of numbers. Any self-respecting baseball fan knows, without hesitation, the numbers 56, 511, 755 and .367, and what they represent. Another number, 61, will always be associated with Roger Maris. Coming at a time when millions of kids outside the home team's market knew of players only through newspapers, magazines and … [Read more...] about Roger Maris Cards…Why They Still Matter
Hank Aaron Rookie Jersey Brings $167,300
SCP Auctions, working as the agent for a private collector, purchased the 1954 Hank Aaron rookie jersey being sold by Heritage Auctions of Dallas on Friday. The winning bid, with the company's 19.5% buyer's premium, came to $167,300. Aaron, known to most fans as having worn the number 44 during his career, started with number 5 when he first arrived in the Braves' camp. … [Read more...] about Hank Aaron Rookie Jersey Brings $167,300
Nitschke Memorabilia on the Block
From the early 1960s through the early 1970s, he was one of the Green Bay Packers' most popular players. Not bad for a kid from Illinois. Ray Nitschke has been gone for 13 years, having died of a heart attack at age 61. He and his wife Jackie kept everything from his playing career and their personal lives. Now some of it is on the auction block. The couple had three … [Read more...] about Nitschke Memorabilia on the Block
Roberts Rings Top Philly Auction
Forty-two years after his playing career ended, the Philadelphia Phillies still thought enough of Robin Roberts to present him with a 2008 World Series ring. On Tuesday night, it was sold for $42,981. The ring was part of a large auction of memorabilia from the late pitcher's career and other Phillies items sold at Citizen's Bank Ballpark by Hunt Auctions. The ring, with … [Read more...] about Roberts Rings Top Philly Auction
Leslie Jones Photo Archives Mesmerizing
What is surely among the most remarkable archives of black and white news photography is coming out of the shadows. The Leslie Jones photo archive, donated by the late Boston photographer's family years ago, has now been digitized by the Boston Public Library and the images are being released online. Jones photographed countless subjects and events during his career in the … [Read more...] about Leslie Jones Photo Archives Mesmerizing
Selling Dad’s Things Difficult for Roberts Family
There are dozens of items from Robin Roberts' career going on the auction block Tuesday night. It doesn't scratch the surface of what the Hall of Fame pitcher had accumulated during seven decades in and around sports. From trophies he earned as an outstanding college basketball player to valuable rings he earned and was given...even a signed Babe Ruth baseball he got as a … [Read more...] about Selling Dad’s Things Difficult for Roberts Family
Matuszak Super Bowl Trophy on the Block
He died young...and to many that was no surprise. John Matuszak's life was too fast to last long. Now, the crowning achievement of his NFL career is on the auction block. In 1977, the Oakland Raiders won Super Bowl XI and owner Al Davis started a new trend. Davis had replicas of the Vince Lombardi trophy created for each member of the team. It was the first time a replica … [Read more...] about Matuszak Super Bowl Trophy on the Block
Brunell to Buy Own Football Memorabilia to Appease Creditors
New York Jets backup quarterback Mark Brunell has made millions during a long pro football career. Unfortunately, he didn't always invest wisely. Reports in Florida say Brunell must raise $378,000 to pay off creditors from failed forays into What a Burger franchises and a redevelopment company. He filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last June. Part of the … [Read more...] about Brunell to Buy Own Football Memorabilia to Appease Creditors