The signs in Jeff Martin’s office at his law firm in the Washington, D.C., area turned heads for years. He displayed one of the finest collections of baseball advertising, and now some of them are on the auction block. Martin is offering 32 valuable pieces from his "Capital Vintage Baseball Advertising Collection" in SCP Auctions' current catalog, some of them dating back to … [Read more...] about Baseball Advertising Collection at Auction Traces Game’s History of Endorsements
Christy Mathewson
Photo Includes Conlon’s Honest Take on Mathewson’s Appearance
It’s not surprising that Christy Mathewson was one of photographer Charles Conlon’s friends and favorite subjects. He was different from the majority of baseball players in the first part of the 20th century: college-educated, handsome and a willing subject. Several of Conlon’s most famous images feature Mathewson, a brilliant but sometimes hard luck pitcher … [Read more...] about Photo Includes Conlon’s Honest Take on Mathewson’s Appearance
Photo of Mathewson Charity Game Autographed Baseball Among RMY Lots
It may have been the most famous autographed baseball of the time. The ball auctioned at the Polo Grounds 100 years ago this week carried not just the signatures of some baseball stars, but the president and vice-president of the United States--and Babe Ruth. Now, a photo of that ball taken by legendary baseball photographer Paul Thompson, is among the … [Read more...] about Photo of Mathewson Charity Game Autographed Baseball Among RMY Lots
Rare Action Photo of Epic 1912 World Series Tie at Auction
Fenway Park was Boston’s new baseball palace and the 1912 World Series between the Red Sox and New York Giants would be one to remember—even an extra game. Now, a photo from that rare afternoon when the two clubs battled to a tie in front of over 30,000 fans has made its way to market. The photo shows the first run of the second game of the World Series being scored … [Read more...] about Rare Action Photo of Epic 1912 World Series Tie at Auction
Photo of the Day: Christy Mathewson’s “Favorite”
He was said to be a private man, one who understood his place in the game as his fame grew but never sought attention. One of his good friends, however, was the man who may have been at least partly responsible for making him famous. The Baseball Hall of Fame calls him “the first face of baseball.” Charles Conlon took most of the Christy Mathewson photographs … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Christy Mathewson’s “Favorite”
Connie Mack’s 1950 Book Promotion Included 4-Card Set That’s Rare Today
In 1950, Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack released a book about his baseball career titled, "My 66 Years in the Big Leagues." The book chronicled his famous career from a 19th century player to iconic skipper. To help promote the book, a special set of baseball cards was produced. It's one of those obscure issues that's unknown to a lot of collectors today. Seventy … [Read more...] about Connie Mack’s 1950 Book Promotion Included 4-Card Set That’s Rare Today
Photo of the Day: Matty’s Last Days with the Giants
He was, unfortunately, a shell of his former self and his life would take an even more ominous turn before long but in the spring or early summer of 1916, Christy Mathewson was still revered by baseball fans and sought by photographers. A photo of the Hall of Fame posing outside the New York Giants dugout 103 years ago is making its hobby debut this month. RMY Auctions is … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Matty’s Last Days with the Giants
Prices for Cards of Baseball’s First Hall of Famers Have Soared
Baseball's first Hall of Fame class is unrivaled and the first induction included only five players. However, the players that were inducted were Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson, making for as star studded a group to be found. Several other years have also had loaded rosters but none will ever top baseball's inaugural class. Prices for … [Read more...] about Prices for Cards of Baseball’s First Hall of Famers Have Soared
Christy Mathewson, Nolan Ryan Items Highlight Huggins And Scott Spring Auction
Memorabilia from two of the greatest right-handed pitchers in major league history — 60 years apart — is up for grabs in the Huggins and Scott 2019 spring auction, which ends Thursday. A check signed in 1922 by Christy Mathewson and a 1982 “Tequila Sunrise” game-used autographed jersey of Nolan Ryan are the highlights in the auction, which will close beginning with the … [Read more...] about Christy Mathewson, Nolan Ryan Items Highlight Huggins And Scott Spring Auction
Photo of the Day: Bundled Up Christy Mathewson
There was a chill in the air. That much we know. Christy Mathewson is bundled up against what is likely the chill of an October World Series game in 1911 in a rare photograph now up for auction. Originating in the studio of George Grantham Bain, the image measures 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" and shows the legendary New York Giants pitcher having a laugh about … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Bundled Up Christy Mathewson