A cherished memory from nearly a century ago could be memorable for a Nebraska businessman. A 1917 Collins-McCarthy (E135) card of Babe Ruth was lovingly mounted in an Iowa woman’s memory book, a reminder of a date with a man who would eventually become her husband. The Ruth card, graded 2.5 by PSA, will be part of Hunt Auctions’ Fall Premier sale. While collectors … [Read more...] about 1917 Babe Ruth Card Found In Memory Book Heads To Hunt Auctions Sale
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All-Star Auction Preview on CNBC
The 2015 All-Star Auction is set for Tuesday, July 14, just hours before the National and American Leagues settle home field advantage in the World Series. Forty-five years after the game was held at what was then 'new' Riverfront Stadium, the festivities return to Cincinnati this year. An appraisal fair, spread out over several days, will take place at the Duke Energy … [Read more...] about All-Star Auction Preview on CNBC
Mazeroski Collection Leads Results at Hunt’s Louisville Slugger Auction
For a generation of Yankee fans, Bill Mazeroski's series winning home run in the final game of the 1960 World Series remains a dagger plunged into their heart. As Jay Baker - former CEO of Kohl's and chairman of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation - stated the night before the auction, "it has taken me 53 years to get over that moment - but I'm over it." Items from that iconic moment … [Read more...] about Mazeroski Collection Leads Results at Hunt’s Louisville Slugger Auction
Hunt Auctions Reaches Partnership Deal With MLB Players Alumni Association
Hunt Auctions has reached a partnership agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. The company will serve as the Official Auction Company for the MLBPAA with the purpose to facilitate various consignments, retail projects, and appearance opportunities for its player membership. “We are very excited to embark upon this newly formed relationship as … [Read more...] about Hunt Auctions Reaches Partnership Deal With MLB Players Alumni Association
Rare World Series Programs Going on Block
A group of rare, early World Series programs including one from the second Fall Classic ever played, has been consigned to auction by a collector and will be sold later this fall. Among the group to be offered by Hunt Auctions at the upcoming Louisville Slugger auction are programs from 1905, 1906, 1907 and 1908. The first World Series was played in 1903 and there was no … [Read more...] about Rare World Series Programs Going on Block