Larry Christenson spent 11 years as a pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies but his collecting career ramped up after his playing days ended. Now, he’s putting one of his most impressive collections up for sale. Christenson’s extensive collection of over 120 single-signed baseballs featuring members of the Hall of Fame is among the major attractions in Hunt Auctions’ … [Read more...] about Former Big League Pitcher Larry Christenson’s Huge HOF Autographed Ball Collection Up for Grabs
Hunt Auctions December 2020
Hunt Auctions Event Includes Vintage Cards, Autographs; Gwynn Silver Bat, More Bench
Stacks of vintage cards including Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, autographs from long ago Hall of Famers and more items from the collection of Johnny Bench headline the newly launched January 2021 Premier Live Internet catalog from Hunt Auctions. Over 500 lots of vintage and modern baseball and basketball memorabilia and cards are on the block, culminating with a live online … [Read more...] about Hunt Auctions Event Includes Vintage Cards, Autographs; Gwynn Silver Bat, More Bench
Totaling Up The Biggest Week in Sports Auction History
The sports card and memorabilia auction business had a pretty good year last week. The world may still be enveloped by a raging pandemic that's decreasing our population in record numbers, but the appetite for tangible connections to athletes and athletic history seems immune to it all. The latest played out in the auction market: $52.9 million spent in six major … [Read more...] about Totaling Up The Biggest Week in Sports Auction History
Gehrig Jersey ($1.44 Million), Ruth Bat, High-End Cards Drive Hunt/Christie’s Live Auction
Even on a Wednesday afternoon during the holiday season, sports memorabilia buyers are ready to pounce. A private collection of historic baseball memorabilia and vintage cards was broken up and sold in a live auction format, with a 1931 Lou Gehrig game jersey setting the pace at $1.44 million. Dated to 1931, making it one of only a small number of surviving jerseys … [Read more...] about Gehrig Jersey ($1.44 Million), Ruth Bat, High-End Cards Drive Hunt/Christie’s Live Auction
Long-Time Private Baseball Collection Coming to Auction
A one-owner private collection featuring historic baseball memorabilia will reach the auction block for the first time this December. Hunt Auctions is teaming up with Christie’s New York to sell the 25-year collection of high-grade and rare baseball cards, autographs, historic game-used items and other memorabilia. “Home Plate: A Private Collection of Important … [Read more...] about Long-Time Private Baseball Collection Coming to Auction