The ring presented to Ted Williams upon his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966 sold for $444,000 Friday night, topping the thousands of items sold over three days by Heritage Auctions. The ring, which included the original Balfour box with his handwritten inscription "Hall of Fame ring," last sold for $95,000 in 2012 during an auction of Williams … [Read more...] about Ted Williams’ Hall of Fame Ring Brings $444,000 to Top Heritage Auction
Heritage Auctions May 2023
Pelé Collection Auction Includes Rare Cards, Other Items from Late Superstar
Sixty-five years ago next month, a 17-year-old boy named Edson Arantes do Nascimento made his debut as a member of the Brazilian national soccer team in the final contest of the World Cup group stage. In two weeks, the world would see the sport’s newest and youngest superstar emerge. He scored two goals against host Sweden in the final, leading Brazil to its first … [Read more...] about Pelé Collection Auction Includes Rare Cards, Other Items from Late Superstar
Fresh Find of Like New 1941 Play Ball Cards Set for Auction
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like when the wrapper came off a pack of 72-year-old baseball cards, you’re about to find out. Heritage Auctions will present the first group of cards from a remarkably high- grade group of 1941 Play Ball cards in its upcoming May Sports Catalog Auction. Consigned over the winter by a long time collector who had acquired them in the … [Read more...] about Fresh Find of Like New 1941 Play Ball Cards Set for Auction
Joe Rudi’s Glove from Famed 1972 World Series Catch Coming to Auction
October 15, 1972 turned out to be quite the landmark day in baseball. An ailing Jackie Robinson was honored before the World Series game in Cincinnati between the Reds and Oakland A’s, tossing out the first pitch to Johnny Bench and addressing a baseball crowd for what turned out to be the last time in his life. It was also the day of one of the greatest catches in World … [Read more...] about Joe Rudi’s Glove from Famed 1972 World Series Catch Coming to Auction
Coming Attractions: Heritage Shows Off Crispy Vintage Singles, Sets, Unopened
The auction catalogs are fun to look at (even if you don't always have the funds to buy some of the best stuff), but it's a constant process to keep them full. Consignment representatives are constantly answering calls, making trips to visit clients both new and old and setting up at card shows in hopes of picking up some walk-in material. Heritage Auctions will launch its … [Read more...] about Coming Attractions: Heritage Shows Off Crispy Vintage Singles, Sets, Unopened