You could make a heroes and villains list from the eight player list that will be considered by the Baseball Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era Committee next month. You've got Albert Belle, a powerful slugger whose personality was rarely warm and fuzzy. Likewise, Barry Bonds--a generational talent with a sometimes surly disposition who may not have hit 762 … [Read more...] about McGriff Rookie Cards Could Benefit from Hall Committee’s Vote
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Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
The 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame class will have no one in it. None of the candidates were named on enough ballots to garner the required 75 percent and so there will be no class of 2021. The inevitable bump in rookie card prices of potential new members heated up with pre-announcement talk that Scott Rolen might be elected, but the former Phillie and Cardinal third baseman … [Read more...] about Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
Schilling Consigns Bloody Sock from ’04 World Series
“The Bloody Sock” worn by pitcher Curt Schilling in Game Two of the 2004 World Series, will be sold as part of Heritage Auctions’ Feb. 23 Platinum Night Sports event in New York next month. Consigned by Schilling, who is facing financial stress after his gaming company failed last year, carries a pre-auction estimate of $100,000+. You could call it the Bloody Sock Auction, … [Read more...] about Schilling Consigns Bloody Sock from ’04 World Series
Schilling May Be Selling Gehrig Cap, Bloody Sock
Retired pitcher and current ESPN baseball analyst Curt Schilling owns a couple of famous pieces of baseball memorabilia but money trouble may force the former ace to put them up on the auction block. Last month Schilling put a game-worn Lou Gehrig cap, World War II memorabilia and the famous 'bloody sock' from his victory in the 2004 World Series up as collateral pledged to … [Read more...] about Schilling May Be Selling Gehrig Cap, Bloody Sock