It was only fitting that the most sought after items in the 18th annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory were items that were created there decades ago and became the tools of the trade for a couple of all-time baseball greats. A Lou Gehrig bat believed to date to the last full season for baseball’s “Iron Horse” topped the proceedings at $558,125. The bat … [Read more...] about Rare Gehrig, Greenberg Bats Notch Top Bids at Slugger Auction
Derek Jeter memorabilia
Autographed Vladdy Gamer Highlights “2nd Inning” of Bid 2 End Cancer Auction
The "second inning" in a series of auctions raising money for cancer research is underway. Major League Baseball and its franchises are contributing items to the events, spread out over multiple weeks, including game-used jerseys and other MLB authenticated items. The current group of items, set to close Tuesday night at Heritage Auctions, includes a Vladimir … [Read more...] about Autographed Vladdy Gamer Highlights “2nd Inning” of Bid 2 End Cancer Auction
Fanatics Auction Includes Ruth Signed Bat, Grezky All-Star Jersey
Fanatics is back in the auction business and their first event since the company’s relaunch runs the gamut from Babe Ruth to Conor McGregor. The 50-lot online catalog includes some one-of-a-kind items that have never been made available to the public before, a smattering of vintage and modern trading cards and game-used memorabilia. The auction includes a signed Babe Ruth … [Read more...] about Fanatics Auction Includes Ruth Signed Bat, Grezky All-Star Jersey
Topps NOW Jeter Cards Offered; Base, Relics Go Quickly
Topps created two base cards as well as a variety of relic and autographed relic cards for Derek Jeter’s number retirement. It’s likely the sales revenue will exceed $100,000 when the 24-hour offer expires on Tuesday. The expensive stuff sold early. The three autograph base relics were gone in a hurry when Topps put them up on the NOW website Monday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Topps NOW Jeter Cards Offered; Base, Relics Go Quickly
Derek Jeter Number Retirement Merchandise: From Low Cost to Big Bucks
The New York Yankees' list of retired numbers has grown to 22--and they're all out of single digits. As he took his place among the club's all-time greats Sunday, there was plenty of new Derek Jeter number retirement merchandise on the market. Some of it was wearable. Some was readable. Some you could play with. Other items were strictly for … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter Number Retirement Merchandise: From Low Cost to Big Bucks
Gary Sanchez Autographs, Memorabilia Top Sales List
The New York professional athlete with the shortest time on his team’s roster has emerged as the leader in holiday gift-giving among sales at SteinerSports.com. Gary Sanchez, the Yankees rookie sensation whose torrid hitting led to a pair of Player of the Week honors and Player of the Month for August in the American League, has sold more memorabilia than … [Read more...] about Gary Sanchez Autographs, Memorabilia Top Sales List
Derek Jeter Autographs Return to Topps Cards
Derek Jeter is "back on Topps." The company announced Tuesday that the future Hall of Famer has agreed to a multi-year autograph contract to sign baseball cards for upcoming products. Jeter hasn’t had autographed cards in Topps packs since the early 2000s. Randomly inserted Jeter signed cards will appear in 2016 Topps Dynasty and 2016 Topps Transcendent … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter Autographs Return to Topps Cards