Jackie Robinson’s debut 70 seasons ago took place on April 15…his regular season debut, anyway. Somewhat lost to history is that Robinson first took his position at Ebbets Field four days earlier, just a couple of hours after signing the contract that made him the first African-American player in history. His appearance on Friday, April 11 drew a crowd of 24,237 fans, … [Read more...]
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Huge High-Grade 1950s Find Includes Crazy Haul of HOFers
It's the kind of find that will make a vintage card collector drool. Someone inherits a stash of 1950s baseball cards but doesn’t want them. You can tell they came from the original collection of a kid from the 1950s, because even the superstar cards like Ted Williams have rubber bands bundled around them. Dealers buy 1950s era cards from the public on a regular basis … [Read more...]
Classic Baseball Photos Highlight Heritage Auctions’ Vintage Catalog
Baseball and photography go hand in hand. Never was there a more aptly named book than The Image of Their Greatness by Lawrence Ritter. Baseball photos resonate with the public. Collectors will have a chance to acquire some of baseball’s most iconic images from its “golden age” during Heritage Auctions’ Vintage Sports Photography Catalog auction on May 20. It includes a 1927 … [Read more...]
Ground Broken on Jackie Robinson Museum
It was a long wait, but groundbreaking was held Thursday in New York for the Jackie Robinson Museum, a state-of-the-art facility that will house artifacts and stories on the life and career of the first African-American to play in the major leagues. The groundbreaking for the Jackie Robinson Museum was a long time coming https://t.co/oYf64sLjiq … [Read more...]
10 Fun Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund: Sports Collector’s Edition
We're not all lucky enough to get one. Some of us might need to sell some cards to keep Uncle Sam happy on April 15. However, if you are among the millions of Americans who will see a nice deposit in your checking account this time of year, what to do with it is sometimes a dilemma. Pay bills? Fix your truck? Stick it in the bank? All may be responsible … [Read more...]
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...]
1952 Mantles, Jordan Game Gear Top Goldin Sale
A pair of trading cards and game worn jerseys from two of the most popular athletes of the century, Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan sold for a combined $385,000 in the 2017 Goldin Auctions Winter Auction, which closed Sunday evening with the 1,300 lots generating more than $2.75 million in sales. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded SGC 86 (NM+) sold for … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Photo Herald’s Jackie’s Arrival with Passionate Commentary
Jackie Robinson’s debut on April 15, 1947 brought unprecedented attention to baseball as a vehicle for social change. Coverage of athletics sometimes transcended the sports pages, but Robinson’s debut made news around the world. While resistance among some fellow players and fans made life difficult for Robinson and some of those who followed, his arrival was celebrated in … [Read more...]
