Long before his career came to a crashing halt in the wake of the Black Sox scandal, Joe Jackson was a budding superstar. After the Philadelphia Athletics traded him for Bris Lord in 1910, Jackson spent much of the year with New Orleans in the Southern Association. He led the league in hitting as the Pelicans won the pennant, then was called up to Cleveland late in the … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Take a Bow, Joe
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Notes: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $87K; Griffey Signing; New USFL Set; Astros Super Fan
A recently graded 1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson sold for over $87,000 late Sunday night. PWCC sold the SGC 5 card as part of its regular auctions on eBay. It was part of a larger consignment of vintage cards that was graded by SGC during this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. Fewer than 60 graded examples of the 1914 Cracker Jack Joe … [Read more...] about Notes: Cracker Jack Jackson Brings $87K; Griffey Signing; New USFL Set; Astros Super Fan
Louisville Slugger Auction Returns in November
Not long after the big leaguers put away their bats for the season, the company that makes most of them will host one of the year’s top annual baseball memorabilia events. The 15th annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Auction will take place on November 9. “It has been an amazing journey over the last 15 years to have the privilege of being associated with … [Read more...] about Louisville Slugger Auction Returns in November
The Wayback Collector: Pre-War Collectibles a Sizable Chunk of Sports Memorabilia Market
The Wayback Collector is a weekly look at important news in the hobby as it relates to pre-war and vintage collectibles. This week's topic takes a look at their place in the market with regard to recent news. In case you missed it, a recent study estimated that the sports memorabilia market conservatively consisted of approximately $5.4 billion. That study, performed by Dave … [Read more...] about The Wayback Collector: Pre-War Collectibles a Sizable Chunk of Sports Memorabilia Market
Notes: 2019 National Sold Out; Jackson Ball; Gehrig Check; Oscar Visits; Cavalier Joins HA
Booth spaces for the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago sold out before the end of the 2018 show. Organizers say it's the earliest sellout in NSCC history. While the majority of the space is sold to returnees, a booth lottery held on Saturday usually didn't fill and dealers could buy table space even a few months after the previous year's … [Read more...] about Notes: 2019 National Sold Out; Jackson Ball; Gehrig Check; Oscar Visits; Cavalier Joins HA
Collector Matches Ty Cobb Bat To Iconic 1913 Photograph
Justin Cornett owns an oil brokerage firm in Houston. This month, the sports memorabilia collector drilled down into his photo collection and hit the jackpot, matching a game-used bat of Ty Cobb he won at an auction last year to an iconic image of the Georgia Peach and Shoeless Joe Jackson. “I started shaking a bit,” Cornett, 43, said when he made the … [Read more...] about Collector Matches Ty Cobb Bat To Iconic 1913 Photograph
T210 Old Mill Set Featured Minor Leaguers and a Holy Grail
The 1910 T210 Old Mill set is one of the more unique tobacco card sets around. And while many of the players are unknown to today's collectors, the issue is heavily pursued and includes a Holy Grail of sorts. T210 Old Mill Basics Many collectors unfamiliar with the release would be surprised to learn that the T210 Old Mill set is such a massive issue. In all, the set is made … [Read more...] about T210 Old Mill Set Featured Minor Leaguers and a Holy Grail
1916 Ferguson Bakery Pennants are Rare, Unique Collectibles
While not traditional baseball cards, miniature felts and pennants are items pursued by collectors. Several such items are found in the pre-war era, including the 1916 Ferguson Bakery Pennants set. 1916 Ferguson Bakery Pennants Basics Cataloged as BF2, these felt pennants were distributed by Ferguson Bakery, a Massachusetts company. While we have that information today, it … [Read more...] about 1916 Ferguson Bakery Pennants are Rare, Unique Collectibles
Five T206 Cards That Should Have Been Printed
The iconic T206 set was a massive 524-card issue spanning 1909-11. Because of its large size, nearly every notable player under the sun, including several minor leaguers, were featured. In addition, several players had more than one card. Despite being a mostly comprehensive issue, a few more cards would have made this landmark set even better. Here are five of … [Read more...] about Five T206 Cards That Should Have Been Printed
Supplements are Affordable Pre-War Options
Pre-war cards are often expensive and often something that the average collector avoids. But there are numerous affordable options to collect as well and some of those include supplements. While several can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, plenty are affordable and can be had for under $50. Overview Supplements were inserts that were added to publications as a type … [Read more...] about Supplements are Affordable Pre-War Options