Vida Blue's Major League Baseball debut was overshadowed by something even a confident young man from Mansfield, Louisiana had to admit was a bigger deal. He first took the mound on the same night man walked on the moon for the first time, July 20, 1969. In the next few years, though, Blue would become famous in his own right, both for his memorable name and his … [Read more...] about 6 Cards to Recall the Career of Vida Blue
Gene Tenace
Family Considerations Behind Tenace’s Decision to Sell
Many collectors have a hard time understanding how former players can part with championship rings, MVP trophies and other coveted pieces of a successful career. A few who consign such treasures do it because they need the money but lately, it’s more about liquidating collections that are hard to disperse among family and friends who will likely outlive them. As we reported … [Read more...] about Family Considerations Behind Tenace’s Decision to Sell
Gene Tenace Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
World Series rings seemed to be drawn to Gene Tenace like a magnet. Four of the six he earned throughout his career as a player and coach are among more than 50 items recently consigned to SCP Auctions by the former big league catcher. They'll go on the auction block this spring. An important player during the Oakland A’s run of success during the early and mid-1970s, … [Read more...] about Gene Tenace Collection Coming to SCP Auctions