One of the highest quality Jackie Robinson single signed baseballs will arrive on the auction block next month, kicking off Memory Lane’s Spring Rarities Auction. Carrying a PSA 8 rated signature and a “Best Wishes” salutation from Robinson on an official National League Baseball, it’s a fitting leadoff batter for a 488-page catalog of high grade, rare, historic and highly … [Read more...] about Robinson and Ruth Autographs, Vintage Cards to Headline Memory Lane Spring Auction
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Babe Ruth Glove Nets Record $1.5 Million at Louisville Auction
It had been tucked into a box, stored in a garage for 20 years and never actually thought to be a valuable piece of baseball history, even by the family of the man who originally received it. Now, it’s the most expensive baseball glove ever sold. A Babe Ruth model glove netted $1,527,500 Saturday afternoon at the annual Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Glove Nets Record $1.5 Million at Louisville Auction
Handwritten Jackie Robinson Letter About Race Could Bring Six Figure Price
In the new book “42 Today,” a collection of essays about Jackie Robinson, Peter Dreier observes that the Hall of Famer “viewed himself as much an activist as he was an athlete.” Robinson was particularly active when he retired after the 1956 season. He endorsed Richard Nixon for president in 1960 but later soured on the Republican Party’s approach to civil rights. He agreed … [Read more...] about Handwritten Jackie Robinson Letter About Race Could Bring Six Figure Price
High-Grade Jackie Robinson Signed Ball, Ruth Letter, Vintage Greats Headline MHCC Sale
After a string of record-breaking auctions including a jaw-dropping find of vintage unopened sports and non-sports cards that made national headlines, Mile High Card Company’s final auction of 2017 launches on Monday. There are no more 1948 Bowman baseball or 1965 Topps football boxes but are a couple of items coming to auction for the first time. “The Beer … [Read more...] about High-Grade Jackie Robinson Signed Ball, Ruth Letter, Vintage Greats Headline MHCC Sale
7 Must-Have Baseball Cards from the 1940s
The 1930s brought Goudeys and Diamond Stars. The '50s saw the dawn of Topps. The 40s? "Limited" would be the word that comes to mind for collectors. After the U.S. entered World War II in 1941, there were no major mainstream sets issued until 1948--a full three years after the hostilities ceased. Surprisingly, though, there is plenty of history … [Read more...] about 7 Must-Have Baseball Cards from the 1940s
Jackie Robinson 70th Anniversary Auction to Feature Historic Artifacts
Goldin Auctions says it will offer for auction the widest selection of Robinson-related material ever featured in a single auction during a special event opening next month. The Jackie Robinson 70th Anniversary Auction will run from late March through April 22 - one week after MLB's annual Jackie Robinson Day celebration. In addition to Robinson … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson 70th Anniversary Auction to Feature Historic Artifacts
Goldin Auctions to Partner with Jackie Robinson Foundation
As part of the 70th anniversary celebration of Jackie Robinson's Major League debut, Goldin Auctions will be the official auction house of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Goldin Auctions, which has also been the Official Auction House of the Babe Ruth Museum since 2015, will raise funds and visibility for the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the Jackie Robinson … [Read more...] about Goldin Auctions to Partner with Jackie Robinson Foundation
Baseball Card Exhibit at The Met Opens Next Week
Since the mid-19th century, when the New York Knickerbockers played the first organized baseball games using modern-day rules, New York has been home to some of the sport’s most successful and beloved teams. Opening June 10 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the exhibition The Old Ball Game: New York Baseball, 1887–1977 will include nearly 400 baseball cards featuring … [Read more...] about Baseball Card Exhibit at The Met Opens Next Week
Man Cleaning Out Desk Finds Trio of Important 1950’s Autographs
You never know what you’ll find stuck inside an old desk. For Reggie Grant of Springfield, MA, it was a piece of baseball history. The 66-year-old was cleaning out a very old desk drawer at his home when he says he found something that looked like a report card. He almost crumpled it up but took another look and found photos of some baseball legends from decades ago. Not … [Read more...] about Man Cleaning Out Desk Finds Trio of Important 1950’s Autographs