This one may take awhile to top. Heritage Auctions announced Monday that its 2024 Summer Platinum Night Auction had brought in over $61.9 million, a new record for any sports memorabilia auction. A three session feeding frenzy of game jerseys, bats and baseball cards, the auction saw more than 2,500 bidders worldwide participate, according to … [Read more...] about Heritage Auction Tally: $61.9 Million
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Babe Ruth 1932 ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Nets $24 Million
There's a new most valuable piece of sports memorabilia. After a final night bidding war that lasted until 5:30 AM Eastern time, the New York Yankees jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot to deep center field in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series sold Sunday morning at Heritage Auctions for $24,120,000 to establish a new record. The buyer was an unidentified … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth 1932 ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Nets $24 Million
Jackie Robinson Items Headline Goldin Auction
Bidding for a 1951 Jackie Robinson game-used jersey stood at $2.4 million Friday in a Goldin auction in honor of the 75th anniversary of his major league debut. The jersey last sold three years ago, also through Goldin, for $576,000. A bat used by Robinson in the 1949 All-Star Game that includes a letter of authenticity from his wife Rachel is also among the top items … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Items Headline Goldin Auction
Jackie Robinson Memorabilia is Focus of Upcoming Auction
Several valuable artifacts from the career of Jackie Robinson will be up for auction as baseball celebrates the 75th anniversary of his major league debut. Goldin Auctions will be offering them in a special catalog sale set to run from April 13 to May 2. Among them: *1951 Brooklyn Dodgers home jersey. The jersey has “DODGERS '' sewn on in blue felt across the chest and … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Memorabilia is Focus of Upcoming Auction
1950 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sold for Over $4.2 Million
His $35,000 salary in 1950 was the highest any member of the Brooklyn Dodgers had ever been paid. Seventy-one years later, a jersey Jackie Robinson wore has sold for over $4.2 million. Hunt Auctions has sold the professional model home jersey through a private treaty sale to a client represented by Tony Arnold of Tonyetrade Enterprises. It’s the most paid for a … [Read more...] about 1950 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sold for Over $4.2 Million
1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
A Jackie Robinson jersey, rated A8 by MEARS and dated to his 1951 season sold for $576,000 through Goldin Auctions early Sunday as the company wrapped up its Spring Premium Auction. Eighteen bids were entered for the size 44 white flannel button-down flannel associated with one of the Hall of Famer's finest offensive seasons when he batted .338 with 19 homers and … [Read more...] about 1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
A Jackie Robinson jersey, Lou Gehrig's 1925 contract, historic home run baseballs from Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Alex Rodriguez headline the Goldin Auctions 2019 Spring Auction, which launches Monday and runs through May 11. Included in the 1,200-lot auction are a dozen lots celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson with a … [Read more...] about Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
Internet Pushes Heritage to $826 Million Overall in 2018
Heritage Auctions says its total sales across all categories for 2018 surpassed $826 million. In addition to sports auctions, the company offers sales in other collectible categories including coins, stamps, entertainment, books, history, wine and art. Nearly 60 percent of 2018 sales – $487,632,348 – was transacted through the internet, a healthy 11 percent … [Read more...] about Internet Pushes Heritage to $826 Million Overall in 2018
Jackie Robinson Rookie Jersey Sells Again; Auction Buyer Nets Tidy Profit
Five months after it sold at auction, the only known Jackie Robinson rookie year game jersey has sold again, this time for $2.6 million. The company says its “Make Offer to Owner” program recently closed a deal between the winning auction bidder and the new buyer, who paid $550,000 more than what the jersey sold for in November, when it hammered for $2.05 million. … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson Rookie Jersey Sells Again; Auction Buyer Nets Tidy Profit
Heritage Auctions’ 2017 Sports Tally: Over $100 Million
Heritage Auctions says it sold more than $100 million worth of sports cards and memorabilia in 2017, setting an industry record. The figure includes more than $63 million in auction revenues with the rest coming from private sales. Heritage recorded six of the top 15 selling sports collectibles sold at public auction in 2017. “We are very proud to be the first … [Read more...] about Heritage Auctions’ 2017 Sports Tally: Over $100 Million