Over 600 lots of vintage and modern era sports cards, autographs and other memorabilia will be on the block in a live auction next week. Hindman, a Chicago based fine art auction house, will conduct the sale June 6 (trading cards) and June 7 (memorabilia). Among the items in the online catalog is a 1906 Chicago Baseball Champions gold and diamond medallion presented to … [Read more...] about Hindman Live Auction Includes 1906 Cubs Pendant, Jordan Items, Vintage Cards
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Key Cards From Baseball’s Second Class of Hall of Famers
Baseball's first Hall of Fame class from 1936 remains its most legendary. Consisting of five true greats of the game in Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, and Ty Cobb, it can never be equaled. But the follow-up class that was inducted in 1937 included some special players, too. The Wagner T206 card, Ruth's M101-4/5 rookie cards, Ty Cobb's … [Read more...] about Key Cards From Baseball’s Second Class of Hall of Famers
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
Scrapbook Surrenders 1910 Philadelphia Athletics Photo
Connie Mack was building a dynasty and at least on one day, his Philadelphia Athletics dressed as nattily as he did. Now, a rare photograph of the 1910 World Series champions is hitting the auction block for the first time. RMY Auctions is offering the 8x10 photo, still attached to an old scrapbook of Philadelphia baseball clippings, in its February Collectors … [Read more...] about Scrapbook Surrenders 1910 Philadelphia Athletics Photo
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
Five T206 Cards That Should Have Been Printed
The iconic T206 set was a massive 524-card issue spanning 1909-11. Because of its large size, nearly every notable player under the sun, including several minor leaguers, were featured. In addition, several players had more than one card. Despite being a mostly comprehensive issue, a few more cards would have made this landmark set even better. Here are five of … [Read more...] about Five T206 Cards That Should Have Been Printed
Rare 19th Century Cabinet Photo with Connie Mack Up for Auction
Big league baseball returned to Milwaukee in 1970 but it wasn’t the first time for the city by the shore of Lake Michigan. In the late 19th century, the first iteration of the Brewers came in the Western League. Their player/manager was Connie Mack and the Tall Tactician is front and center on a rare cabinet photograph that’s up for auction. The RMY Auctions Photo of … [Read more...] about Rare 19th Century Cabinet Photo with Connie Mack Up for Auction
5 Underrated E95 and E96 Philadelphia Caramel Cards
The Philadelphia Caramel Company gave us two pre-war baseball sets known today as E95 and E96. Produced in 1909 and 1910, respectively, the sets boasted a total of 55 cards and are among the most popular pre-war issues. While some heavy hitters are found (particularly in the earlier E95 issue), there are plenty of underrated cards in the two sets. If you don't have enough … [Read more...] about 5 Underrated E95 and E96 Philadelphia Caramel Cards
Rare E224 Texas Tommy Set Includes Two Variations
Produced in 1914 by the Cardinet Candy Company based in California, the E224 Texas Tommy set is a rare candy issue that came after the early American Caramel lithographic cards and before the popular 1930s Goudeys. Here's a closer look at this unique and difficult issue. E224 Texas Tommy Basics The E224 Texas Tommy cards were issued with Cardinet's Texas Tommy candy bars. … [Read more...] about Rare E224 Texas Tommy Set Includes Two Variations
Rare Bling: George McBride’s Minty 1911 Barnstorming Pendant
A pendant cousin to the ultra-scarce 1911 World Series press pin –and one with an interesting back story—will make its hobby debut next month. Consigned by the family of former Washington Senators infielder George McBride who received it 106 years ago, the 1911 “All-Star American Team” pendant is likely to fetch $15,000 or more when it’s sold by Heritage Auctions in its fall … [Read more...] about Rare Bling: George McBride’s Minty 1911 Barnstorming Pendant