One of what the company says is just three known Harmon Killebrew game worn Washington Senators jerseys is being offered in the Lelands.com auction, running now through December 16. “This is a rare treasure--one of the greatest jerseys from one of the greatest home run hitters of all time,” says Mike Heffner, president, Lelands.com, which says its jersey is the only one that … [Read more...] about 1959 Game Worn Killebrew Jersey Up for Bid
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Maid Accused of Cleaning Out Collector’s Signed Baseballs
A 37-year-old maid has been charged with theft in the disappearance of over $200,000 worth of jewelry and autographed Yankees baseballs. Marjorie Eicker, 37, of Granite Shoals, TX, has been charged with Theft, a first degree felony. On approximately October 1, 2011, a home owner in the Lake Travis area noticed some of her jewelry was missing, along with a collection of … [Read more...] about Maid Accused of Cleaning Out Collector’s Signed Baseballs
Hall’s World Series Exhibit Includes Multiple Game-Used Pieces
What happens to all of the historic pieces of game-used equipment and uniforms from the World Series? If you're lucky, sometimes an historic home run ball winds up in your hands. Otherwise, a lot of it is claimed by Cooperstown. The story of the unforgettable 2011 Major League Baseball postseason is now told ih “The Cardinals Comeback”, the salute to the World Champions as … [Read more...] about Hall’s World Series Exhibit Includes Multiple Game-Used Pieces
Chris Chambliss’ 1976 Yankees ALCS Jersey to be Auctioned
The 8D Network will be auctioning five historic New York Yankees game used home jerseys this fall, including the one worn by Chris Chambliss when he won the 1976 pennant for New York with a walk off home run off Kansas City to decide the ’76 ALCS. The term “walk-off” wasn’t even in use then, but now, it is considered one of the most dramatic moments in baseball history, with … [Read more...] about Chris Chambliss’ 1976 Yankees ALCS Jersey to be Auctioned
REA Believes All 2001 Barry Bonds “Home Run Jerseys” Fake
On his way to the home run crown, Barry Bonds left a lot of scorched earth. He may have also left a trail of phony signed "game used" jerseys from his biggest season...but someone else may have been behind what some believe is a massive string of fraud. Robert Edward Auctions has been studying circumstances and evidence surrounding the jerseys, which supposedly carry Bonds' … [Read more...] about REA Believes All 2001 Barry Bonds “Home Run Jerseys” Fake
Louisville Slugger Auction Items Show and Tell
Some Cooperstown-worthy artifacts are going on the block this Saturday as the annual Louisville Slugger Auction opens at the home of the famous bat maker. Hunt Auctions is heading from Philadelphia to Kentucky, touting hundreds of rare pieces of baseball memorabilia including a World Series Program from the inaugural series in 1903 expected to sell for upwards of $100,000. … [Read more...] about Louisville Slugger Auction Items Show and Tell
Editor’s Blog: Gehrig Bat, Yankee Stuff, Tainted Ring
What may be the last Yankee home run bat used by Lou Gehrig has been bid up past $107,000 in SCP Auctions' catalog sale. The bat, used in spring training 1939, was given to Bing Russell, grandfather of actor Kurt Russell and a young regular in the team dugout immediately after Gehrig crossed the plate on a trip north just prior to the start of what would be his final regular … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Gehrig Bat, Yankee Stuff, Tainted Ring
Gehrig Bat Went into the Right Hands
Lou Gehrig's last order of bats from Louisville Slugger came late in the summer of 1938. The following spring, the disease that would take his life was starting to ravage his powerful body. Still, he kept playing, hoping whatever was bothering him would go away. After spring training, the Yankees headed north and at a stop in Norfolk, Va., Gehrig belted a pair of long home … [Read more...] about Gehrig Bat Went into the Right Hands
Pujols Historic Home Run Ball Tossed Back on Field
Cubs fans do it because...well...it's just something Cubs fans do. While ballhawks outside Wrigley Field chase down any home run ball that leaves the park, fans who catch one in the bleachers throw it back if it was hit by an opposing player. The general idea is that a home run ball hit by the other team isn't worth keeping. It may have been funny once, but now it's just … [Read more...] about Pujols Historic Home Run Ball Tossed Back on Field
Freese’s Torn Shirt, Home Run Bat Among Hall’s Haul
The fan who wound up with the ball gave it back and don’t look for the bat David Freese used to hit that big home run in Game 6 of the World Series to show up in a sports memorabilia auction catalog. It’s on its way to the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with numerous other items from one of the greatest World Series in recent memory. The jersey his teammates ripped off his back … [Read more...] about Freese’s Torn Shirt, Home Run Bat Among Hall’s Haul