He was among the greats of his era and would be remembered much differently had been part of baseball’s most notorious scandal. Prior to his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox affair, Eddie Cicotte was among the stars of the 1917 World Series. A jersey once donned by the Chicago ace and his signed contract for the infamous 1919 season are both set to come to market … [Read more...] about 1917 Cicotte Jersey, 1919 Contract Heading to Auction Later This Year
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Huggins & Scott Summer Auction Showcases Autographed Henry Ford Baseball
The Huggins & Scott Summer Auction, which ends Thursday night, will include items of the Georgia Peach, Charlie Hustle and the Iron Horse. Throw in an item from the creator of the Tin Lizzie and the intrigue is turned up a notch. The auction ends Thursday night, beginning with the 30-minute rule at 11 p.m. EDT. As usual, sports cards and memorabilia take center … [Read more...] about Huggins & Scott Summer Auction Showcases Autographed Henry Ford Baseball
Five M101-4 and M101-5 Cards Under the Radar
The M101-4 and M101-5 Mendelsohn/Sporting News sets are largely known for the presence of two key cards - Babe Ruth and Joe Jackson. Plenty of other big names, such as Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson, are found, too. But the sets offer plenty of other important cards worth collecting. Here are five of them that can go a little under the radar to those not familiar with the … [Read more...] about Five M101-4 and M101-5 Cards Under the Radar
Score Sheets From First Cardinals Road Game to be Displayed
The St. Louis Cardinals are one of Major League Baseball's storied franchises. This summer, more than 135 years after their inception, original score sheets from the team's first road game will go on display. The team's first games were against the Louisville Eclipse at home in St. Louis. Following that three-game series, the two teams played three more … [Read more...] about Score Sheets From First Cardinals Road Game to be Displayed
10 Great 19th Century Tobacco Cards
Dating back to the 1800s, N-Cards (nineteenth century tobacco cards) remain popular with collectors more than 100 years after their creation. Here are ten standouts that are still not too difficult to find. There are surely more valuable cards but many of these remain within reach for today's collectors and offer a connection to some important names from baseball's distant … [Read more...] about 10 Great 19th Century Tobacco Cards
Photo of the Day: Hap Felsch in 1919
The story of Oscar “Happy” Felsch could have been a rags to riches tale. Armed with only a sixth grade education but the skills of an all-time great, the affable Milwaukee native was one of the greatest players in the American League not long after joining the Chicago White Sox in 1916. He was a key player in the team’s 1917 World Series championship but like others in the … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Hap Felsch in 1919
Photo of the Day: Buck Weaver in 1919
He was always smiling but if the Chicago White Sox third baseman knew the fate that awaited him during the prime of his career, George “Buck” Weaver might not have been so cheery. A rare 8x10 news photo of the affable White Sox third baseman, taken during the 1919 Chicago White Sox season, is our Photo of the Day. It’s among more than 350 photos up for auction through … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Buck Weaver in 1919
1914 Scout’s Scrapbook to Auction; Says White Sox Were Offered Babe Ruth
Thank goodness George Earl Mills' wife Ethel liked baseball. When you're married to a scout, it helps. Baseball historians and collectors will be even more grateful to know Ethel Mills felt her husband's work as a Chicago White Sox scout was important enough to preserve dozens of letters and telegrams sent to him by his boss, Charles Comiskey from 1909-1914. The … [Read more...] about 1914 Scout’s Scrapbook to Auction; Says White Sox Were Offered Babe Ruth
Original Allen & Ginter Baseball Sets Changed Collecting
In 1887-1888, Richmond, Virginia-based Allen & Ginter Tobacco company released its "World Champions" baseball card series and helped launched the full color baseball card that's still popular today. Competition for the smoker's nickel was fierce in the late 19th century and tobacco companies were looking for any edge they could find. In 1875, Allen & Ginter began … [Read more...] about Original Allen & Ginter Baseball Sets Changed Collecting