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
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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
Rare 1912, 1914 Boston Garter Cards Hit Auction Block
Some of the rarest and most unusual card-related pieces featuring early 20th century baseball greats are on the auction block this month. Even if men's sock garters didn't stand the test of time, the little pieces of baseball history have done just fine. The only graded example of the 1912 Christy Mathewson leads a trio of three Boston Garter advertising cards in the … [Read more...] about Rare 1912, 1914 Boston Garter Cards Hit Auction Block
1912 Mathewson Photo Headlines RMY Auctions Sale
RMY Auctions has opened its January Collectors Auction with over 500 items on the block including a 1912 photo of Christy Mathewson from the archives of the long-defunct New York Herald. Being offered publicly for the first time, the 5x7 image of Mathewson carries an original file stamp date on the back from October of 1912, not long after Mathewson famously pitched three … [Read more...] about 1912 Mathewson Photo Headlines RMY Auctions Sale
5 Collectible Combinations from the T202 Hassan Triple Folders Set
The 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folders set is a unique pre-war issue. The cards featured three separate panels with two color cards on the ends and a black and white action shot in the middle. Many believe they're among the most beautiful baseball card sets of all-time. The cards on the end are usually of the most interest. They are sometimes collected … [Read more...] about 5 Collectible Combinations from the T202 Hassan Triple Folders Set
1951 Mantle Contact Proof Photo Tops Huggins & Scott Auction
He would become synonymous with the number 7, but for the first three months of Mickey Mantle's career, he wore a different digit on the back of his Yankee uniform. A one-of-a-kind contact proof image of the teenage star and his earliest big league uniform from the files of noted photographer Bill Jacobellis has sold at auction for $20,912. The 4x5 image carrying … [Read more...] about 1951 Mantle Contact Proof Photo Tops Huggins & Scott Auction
Vintage Rarities Headline Latest LOTG Auction
Rare 19th and early 20th century display pieces and photos, complete sets from the pre-War era and other memorabilia from virtually every era of baseball are up for grabs this month in Love of The Game Auctions’ Spring catalog. Already underway and set to run through Saturday, March 24, highlights include a significant number of “pre-rookie” items from past greats, vintage … [Read more...] about Vintage Rarities Headline Latest LOTG Auction
T205 Set Offers Plenty of Alternatives for Collectors
The T205 gold border set is one of the more popular pre-war issues. It followed the revolutionary T206 set and is distinctive for its lifelike portraits, gold borders, and biographical summaries on the backs. Assembling a complete set can be a costly venture for many collectors. However, collecting the entire issue isn't the only option. Here are several different ways to … [Read more...] about T205 Set Offers Plenty of Alternatives for Collectors
1904 Christy Mathewson Photo Leads off RMY Sale
A rare 1904 photograph of Baseball Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson, believed to have been among the earliest baseball images taken by legendary photographer Charles Conlon, is among the headliners in the newly-launched February Premier sale at RMY Auctions. The 5”x 6 ½” original dates from 1904 and is among the most striking Mathewson images ever found. It is attracting … [Read more...] about 1904 Christy Mathewson Photo Leads off RMY Sale
Mathewson, Cobb Autographed Baseball Auction at 1909 Charity Game
If you think that autographed memorabilia items are a recent phenomenon, think again. More than a century ago, the Detroit Tigers and the New York Highlanders met in a charity game for the benefit of Sam Crane, a former major-leaguer who became the dean of New York City’s sports writing corps during his quarter century with the New York Journal-American. The Tigers, winners … [Read more...] about Mathewson, Cobb Autographed Baseball Auction at 1909 Charity Game