A PSA 7-graded blank back 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth smashed all records for the issue early Thursday morning when it sold at auction for $200,168. Goodwin & Company sold the card in its first auction of 2012. One of three at the PSA 7 level, the card represents one of the six highest graded Ruth cards from the issue that pictures him as a pitcher for the Boston Red … [Read more...] about 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth Rookie Brings $200,000
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Hobby Pioneer Goodwin Goldfaden Dies at 97
Sports collecting has lost one of its earliest devotees with the death of Goodwin Goldfaden. The long-time operator of a sports book and memorabilia shop in southern California, died Sunday at age 97. Born in Cleveland, Goldfaden and his brother began buying sports publications in the 1920s. He moved west in 1947 and eventually opened Adco Sports Book Exchange … [Read more...] about Hobby Pioneer Goodwin Goldfaden Dies at 97
T206 Eddie Plank Brings $193,768
One of the ten best T206 Eddie Plank cards known to exist sold for nearly $200,000 in Goodwin & Company's latest catalog auction. The card, considered one of the four scarcest cards in the famed T206 set, generated 20 bids including a $20,000 opener before selling for $193,768 including the company's buyer's premium. It's among the highest prices ever paid for a card … [Read more...] about T206 Eddie Plank Brings $193,768
Rare Joe Jackson Card Brings $78,053
One of only four graded copies known to exist and by far the best quality, a 1917 Collins-McCarthy Joe Jackson card brought $78,053 in St. Louis-based Goodwin & Co.'s Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons auction. Graded SGC 92, the card generated 24 bids before the auction closed early Saturday morning. The winning bids in the auction include a 19.5% buyer's … [Read more...] about Rare Joe Jackson Card Brings $78,053
Rare T206 Doyle Variation Sells for $186,155
One of the hobby's most scarce error cards has changed hands. … [Read more...] about Rare T206 Doyle Variation Sells for $186,155
Rare Babe Ruth Card Tops Auction
A 1933 Uncle Jack's Candy Babe Ruth helped drive an auction of vintage sports cards. … [Read more...] about Rare Babe Ruth Card Tops Auction
2009 Goodwin Champions Short Prints List
Goodwin's Champions, Upper Deck's ode to the popular 19th century baseball card set includes a list of short prints. … [Read more...] about 2009 Goodwin Champions Short Prints List
Antique Baseball Poster Brings $115,000
A rare piece of 19th century baseball memorabilia and a game-used Jackie Robinson bat were the high ticket items in an auction. … [Read more...] about Antique Baseball Poster Brings $115,000
Big Bucks for Brunners Bread Cards
A bevy of Brunners Bread baseball cards highlighted Goodwin & Company's latest auction, with a high grade Ty Cobb selling for over $270,000. … [Read more...] about Big Bucks for Brunners Bread Cards