Eighty-four years ago this week, the Baseball Hall of Fame opened its doors in the tiny village of Cooperstown, NY. The event included the Hall's first induction ceremony, one that brought some of the biggest names in the first four decades of the 20th century to town to accept their plaques in front of a large audience of fans, writers and community minded local … [Read more...] about Original 1939 Hall of Fame Induction Photo Leads Off RMY June Auction
Hank Greenberg
Rare Gehrig, Greenberg Bats Notch Top Bids at Slugger Auction
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
Photo of the Day: Conlon’s Image of Young Hank Greenberg Wound Up on a Card
The Yankees had Ruth and Gehrig. The A’s had Jimmie Foxx. As the 1934 season played out, there was a new star American League, grabbing a few headlines of his own: Hank Greenberg. Now, an important early photograph of his career—one card collectors might recognize—is on the auction block. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is a full-length image of … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Conlon’s Image of Young Hank Greenberg Wound Up on a Card
5 Great Goudey Cards (Besides Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig)
The 1930s Goudey issues are among the most popular pre-war cards around. Part of the reason for that are the several Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards found in the set. But there's plenty more in the Goudey releases besides the cards for those Yankees legends. Here are five other big time cards from the company's popular sets. 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Ty Cobb The great Ty Cobb … [Read more...] about 5 Great Goudey Cards (Besides Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig)
5 Vintage Cards That Could Rise In Value
Collectors are always looking for the next big thing. In current cards, it's about trying to determine which players are going to perform better than expected. Things are a little different with pre-war cards and vintage issues as players' careers have long since ended. But trying to find the next hottest card applies in that era, too. Card prices rise and fall for all sorts of … [Read more...] about 5 Vintage Cards That Could Rise In Value
Pre-War Hall of Famers Under $25? It’s Possible
Cards for Hall of Famers are often the most expensive in pre-war baseball card sets. Finding mid-grade copies of them, particularly in rare sets, can cost more than $1,000. However, while many cards of Hall of Fame players in the pre-war era are on the pricey side, there are lots of inexpensive ones, too. Here are some of the cheapest around. 1913 Nap Lajoie Game Card The … [Read more...] about Pre-War Hall of Famers Under $25? It’s Possible
5 Bargains in the 1939 Play Ball Set
The 1939 Play Ball set is one of the more popular pre-war issues. It features real black and white images of players, which some collectors feel are more appealing than color art lithographs. While the set has a few expensive cards, including those of Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, a few bargains can be found inside of it as well. Here are five that offer a solid bang for your … [Read more...] about 5 Bargains in the 1939 Play Ball Set
5 Clutch 1934 Goudey Baseball Cards to Consider
The 1934 Goudey set was the smaller follow-up issue to the extremely popular 1933 Goudeys. The cards had a different design but a similar look. Measuring 2 3/8" x 2 7/8", they were again shaped more like a square instead of earlier issues that were a bit taller. They again had colorful depictions of players on the front and biographies on the back. Most notable by his … [Read more...] about 5 Clutch 1934 Goudey Baseball Cards to Consider
5 Can’t Miss Cards From 1935 Goudey (Besides Babe Ruth)
Recently, I wrote about some of the cooler aspects of the 1935 Goudey set. When it comes to the actual players featured on the popular 4-in-1 1935 Goudey cards, the issue of Babe Ruth is key, obviously. But in between that card and the intriguing back combinations to create puzzles, there are some other really intriguing cards in the set. Here are five that any pre-war or … [Read more...] about 5 Can’t Miss Cards From 1935 Goudey (Besides Babe Ruth)
Hank Greenberg Cards on Anniversary of 184 RBI Season
Eighty years ago this Sunday, Hank Greenberg drove in his first three runs of the season for the Detroit Tigers. His total at the end of the season: 184. Total of Hank Greenberg baseball cards issued in the United States in 1937: Zero. Such was often the life of a card collector in the pre-World War II era. While Greenberg's greatest season … [Read more...] about Hank Greenberg Cards on Anniversary of 184 RBI Season