The deadball era was a simpler time for baseball, but the New York-Boston rivalry was already in full flower. A rare photo from iconic photographer Charles Conlon captures a 1909 game at Hilltop Park in New York, and this stunningly clear shot is part of RMY Auctions’ November Collectors Auction. Pictured in the photograph is Boston Red Sox second baseman Amby McConnell, … [Read more...] about Photo Of The Day: New York’s Hilltop Park In 1909
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5 Underrated T205 Cards
The American Tobacco Company’s successor to their T206 baseball card product, T205 cigarette cards are often overlooked because of how closely they followed after T206. No, there is not an ultra-rare Honus Wagner card in the set worth millions, nor is there a Honus Wagner card in the set at all. What the 220 card set does feature are gorgeous gold borders. Yes, they are … [Read more...] about 5 Underrated T205 Cards
Ruth-Capone Signed Baseball Could Top $200,000
Mile High Auction Company will sell what's believed to be the only known baseball signed by Babe Ruth and Al Capone in its first auction of 2013. Sourced through the combined families of two Baseball Hall of Famers, the ball autographed by two of the most iconic men from the roaring 1920's through the 1930's depression era of America, could sell for well into six figures … [Read more...] about Ruth-Capone Signed Baseball Could Top $200,000
Photos Starred in Hunt Auction
In a sign that prices for sports memorabilia may be gaining momentum, a vintage photography collection from a devout New York Giants fan sold at Hunt Auctions’ live public auction for $136,138 in King of Prussia, PA. Hand assembled from the 1920s to 1960s before the Giants relocated to San Francisco, the 100+ lot collection showcases the frequency of correspondence between … [Read more...] about Photos Starred in Hunt Auction
Topps Releases Sterling 09 Cut Signature List
Topps is putting the wraps on the 2009 baseball card year with a post-season release of its Sterling issue, one that includes a healthy list of cut signatures. … [Read more...] about Topps Releases Sterling 09 Cut Signature List