More than 60 years after his death, George Burke remains one of the most famous and collected baseball photographers. Based out of Chicago, Burke shot some of the iconic images of the days' stars including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Dizzy Dean and Joe DiMaggio, was the official photographer for several teams and provided the photos for the Goudey and Play Ball … [Read more...] about Guide to George Burke’s Baseball Photos
George Burke
Historic Baseball Negatives Up for Auction
Thousands of camera negatives chronicling decades of baseball history, taken by some of the most highly regarded baseball photographers, are on the block through Heritage Auctions. The company’s latest sale-- “A Century of Greatness” – features negatives from the Deadball era through the 1970s. The images were captured by, among others, George Burke and Charles M. … [Read more...] about Historic Baseball Negatives Up for Auction
Trio of Large Collections Headline Large Clean Sweep Auction
Hundreds of items from a determined collector of vintage Philadelphia Phillies autographs and photos, some dating back more than 125 years, are among the nearly 2,300 lots in Clean Sweep Auctions’ latest catalog. It’s one aimed at collectors who prefer more bang for their buck. Nearly all items in the catalog have a retail value of $500 or less. Clean Sweep’s Steve … [Read more...] about Trio of Large Collections Headline Large Clean Sweep Auction
Notes: Pro Set Back?; Uncle Jimmy’s Joe D Photo; Hobby Exposure; Penny Marshall’s NLBM Donation
Pro Set, which jumped into NFL trading cards with a fury back in 1989 but fizzled out a few years later, appears to be ready for a resurrection. No word yet on who’s involved or if there’s any connection at all to the original incarnation but there are now a “Pro Set is Back” email and Twitter accounts and they’ve released a mockup of a Trevor Lawrence … [Read more...] about Notes: Pro Set Back?; Uncle Jimmy’s Joe D Photo; Hobby Exposure; Penny Marshall’s NLBM Donation
Signed Goudey Cards, Including Ruth, Gehrig Headline Part 3 of Uncle Jimmy Collection Auction
Over 200 1930s autographed 1930s Goudey baseball cards including two each featuring Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx headline the third installment of the “Uncle Jimmy Collection” now up for bids at Wheatland Auctions. The online catalog includes over 170 signed 1933 Goudeys, 34 signed ‘34 Goudeys and numerous other vintage autographed cards, all collected by … [Read more...] about Signed Goudey Cards, Including Ruth, Gehrig Headline Part 3 of Uncle Jimmy Collection Auction
New Jersey Man’s 80+ Year Baseball Collection Included Jaw-Dropping 1930s Autographs
He lived in the same northern New Jersey house his entire life, an avid baseball fan and collector who quietly kept an always-growing collection of baseball cards, autographs and photos. He passed away in March at age 97 but the process of selling some of the sets and other items from his lifelong pursuit had been underway for a couple of years. It wasn't until recently, … [Read more...] about New Jersey Man’s 80+ Year Baseball Collection Included Jaw-Dropping 1930s Autographs
Receiver Appointed in Rogers Case
An Arkansas judge has placed four businesses once controlled by sports memorabilia and photo dealer John Rogers into receivership. According to Arkansas Business, Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza appointed Michael McAfee as receiver for Sports Card Plus Inc., Planet Giant LLC, Digital Stock Planet LLC and Photo Archive Partners LLC. A brief hearing was held … [Read more...] about Receiver Appointed in Rogers Case