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
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Newly Uncovered Fan Photos Document Night of Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
Hank Aaron’s 715th home run remains one of baseball’s iconic events. There have been photos and videos covering the magical moment when Aaron slammed a 1-0 pitch from Al Downing into the left-field bullpen at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium to pass Babe Ruth on baseball’s all-time home run list on April 8, 1974. Think you’ve seen every angle? Think again. A Virginia … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Fan Photos Document Night of Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
Newly Discovered Original Copy of Famous DiMaggio-Mantle Photo Up for Grabs
A newly discovered original copy of one of the most iconic photos in baseball history leads off RMY Auctions’ newly launched December Collectors Auction. The 7x9 photo of Joe DiMaggio in his last season with the Yankees and Mickey Mantle in his first is familiar to baseball fans, having been reproduced countless times. Until recently, only one original copy had been … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Original Copy of Famous DiMaggio-Mantle Photo Up for Grabs
Lelands Acquires Brown Brothers Photo Archive
A well-known photography archive, with roots in the early 20th century, has been acquired by Lelands. The company has acquired the archives of Brown Brothers, recognized as the most comprehensive American stock photo library covering events of the 20th century. Included are images of some of the most famous athletes in American history. “While we will continue to … [Read more...] about Lelands Acquires Brown Brothers Photo Archive
PSA Launches Jumbo Holders for Photos, Documents
PSA has launched a new line of oversized, encapsulated “jumbo holders” to not only assist collectors with preserving and authenticating signed and unsigned original photos, but also important documents boasting signatures and historical significance. The company is debuting the product line at the 2018 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. “The new … [Read more...] about PSA Launches Jumbo Holders for Photos, Documents
Photo of the Day: Ted Williams Rookie Image a Stunner
Seventy-five years ago last spring, a 20-year-old ballplayer from San Diego, CA drove across the country, arriving at the Boston Red Sox spring training camp a few days late. Ted Williams was their best prospect and to those who knew baseball talent , it was obvious he had the skill to play at the major league level. He made his debut in April, posing for a photograph that … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Ted Williams Rookie Image a Stunner
Rogers’ Historic Photo Business Started with Call From Upper Deck
Running a sports card store put John Rogers in touch with a lot of people with stuff to sell. Little did he know that one purchase would launch a multi-million dollar business and a passion for preserving history. Rogers says his company sells $120,000 worth of photos on eBay in the course of a week, but that's just part of his revenue stream. He has a staff working … [Read more...] about Rogers’ Historic Photo Business Started with Call From Upper Deck
Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac Set for Release
The Baseball Hall of Fame and Baseball America have teamed up for a new, massive book on the 297 members of the Cooperstown shrine. Players, managers, umpires and executives are all featured inside the first edition of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac, now available for pre-order. The 528-page Almanac features comprehensive biographies on each Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Baseball Hall of Fame Almanac Set for Release