The image of Casey Stengel that’s probably in your mid is of the white-haired manager of the Yankees and Mets; a unique character who said things that left everyone scratching their heads. Long before those days, though, Casey was a skinny right fielder for the Brooklyn Robins. In fact, 101 years ago, Stengel helped Brooklyn reach the World Series where he faced a … [Read more...]
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Rare Color Photo of 1956 Yankees at Auction
A rare oversized color photo of the 1956 World Series champion New York Yankees and once owned by their manager, Casey Stengel, is among the top items in the latest online catalog from RMY Auctions. The 8x10” Kodachrome remains in virtually perfect condition. Laid behind the original matte folder, the entire piece measures about 10 x 12” and was originally part of the … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Casey at the Bat
He had spent the previous five full seasons with the Brooklyn Robins, a notorious annual holdout and colorful character but a solid centerfielder. Finally exhausted by the annual contract hassles and in need of an arm, Brooklyn owner Charlie Ebbets traded Casey Stengel and George Cutshaw to Pittsburgh for Burleigh Grimes and two others before the start of the 1918 … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: “Number 6, Mickey Mantle”
Like Ruth’s number 3, Jordan’s 23 and Gretzky’s 99, Mickey Mantle is forever identified with wearing number 7. He put it on early in his career and kept it until his retirement in the spring of 1969. In the days before his rookie season, however, Mantle had actually been assigned number 6 and a rare early photo from his career now at auction shows him in action, wearing that … [Read more...]
1950 Bowman Baseball a Trend Setter
As Americans said their good-riddances to the 1940s, a decade that shredded our hearts and families with war and decimated the National Pastime, sports fans were ready to finally enjoy their games with a full roster of superstars once again. When the first spring of the new decade dawned, the 1950 Bowman baseball set was ready and waiting to greet collectors who had waited all … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Stengel Checked Out in Brooklyn
He already had a reputation as a bit of a character and when you put the 1916 Brooklyn Robins uniform on Casey Stengel, he looks almost like a fictional character. Rest assured, the RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is the real Casey and a bit of a rare find. The 3x5” image shows the future Hall of Fame manager in a portrait pose, with a sweet smile crossing his face (either … [Read more...]
Caption Captures Casey’s Climactic Clout in ’23
He was a media darling in the 1950s and 60s as manager of the New York Yankees. The “Ol’ Perfesser” had a lot to say, even if it wasn’t always possible to understand exactly what he meant. Long before his managerial career began, though, Casey Stengel was a player and in October, 1923, he made history by belting the first World Series home run at Yankee Stadium. Our … [Read more...]
1962 Hank Aaron Uniform Sells for $85,237
Three vintage game worn jerseys sold for more than $180,000 combined in a weekend auction that again showed the strength of the memorabilia market. Leading the way in Lelands' Spring 2012 Auction was an autographed 1962 Hank Aaron uniform, pants included, that sold for $71,327. With the company's 19.5% buyer's premium tacked on to the winner's final bid, the Milwaukee Braves … [Read more...]
1916 Babe Ruth Rookie Card, Heisman Ring Sold in “I Own it Now”
A 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth rookie card and Billy Sims’ 1978 Heisman Trophy ring were among the items changing hands in Memory Lane Inc’s recent I Own it Now sale. Numerous individual sports cards, sets and memorabilia were sold in the two-week event. Tens of thousands of dollars were spent on items spanning virtually the entire 20th century of sports collectibles. I … [Read more...]
Mets Hall Heavy on Memorabilia
The New York Mets have compiled a collection of memorabilia as part of their new team Hall of Fame and Museum that will open Monday at Citi Field. The Mets Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes the greatest moments in club history and honors those who have left an indelible mark on the organization. The museum features significant artifacts, interactive exhibits, videos … [Read more...]
