Bidding for a 1927 World Series ring attributed to Babe Ruth and a copy of the infamous document that finalized his sale to the Yankees in 1919 sold for more than $4 million combined early Saturday in a Lelands auction. The ring, with a “G H Ruth” inscription inside, sold for $2,093,927. The Ruth sale document originated in the estate of Jacob Ruppert, who owned the … [Read more...]
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Will Ferrell Cards Coming to Topps Archives
You knew it was coming. Topps announced Wednesday that it had created Will Ferrell baseball cards for inclusion in its 2015 Archives Baseball product. There are ten different cards of Ferrell, who suited up and played for ten different teams during spring training as part of TV special. The stunt also raised money for cancer charities. Topps says Ferrell has autographed … [Read more...]
What’s Hot in the Shop? Topps Archives Blasting Off Shelves
When Topps Archives MLB hit on Wednesday, it already had generated quite a significant amount of buzz before it arrived in card shops across the country. Just like Bowman before it, my store was receiving loads of calls from collectors who wanted to get in on the busting action. I am already regretting ordering just one case, but as with other products that were available … [Read more...]
Sheen Gives Twitter Shout as 2014 Archives Arrives
2014 Topps Archives baseball will again bring its share of quirkiness to the table. Archives was released Wednesday, bringing eight cards per pack with 24 packs per box and ten boxes to a case. Each hobby box will hold two autographs and cards of a certain movie star/collector will be randomly inserted. The product will again utilize Topps designs from the past while … [Read more...]
Charlie Sheen News: Autograph Deal With SportsMemorabilia.com
Normally, you head for the entertainment page of your favorite website to grab the latest Charlie Sheen news. Not today. Thanks to an assist from Darryl Strawberry, the actor/collector just completed a private signing of memorabilia, including baseballs and sports movie-related memorabilia from his appearances in Major League and Eight Men Out. Sheen forged a deal with … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Jones Scores, Lotta Stubs, Sheen Signs
How rare are Bobby Jones signed golf balls? Rare enough that someone paid $55,866 for one over the weekend. Green Jacket Auctions had it as the premier item in its latest sale. This one scored points because it was in great shape and signed by fountain pen in the 1930s. Back then, there were no Sharpies, ya know. What few other Jones balls exist were signed much … [Read more...]
