An 81-year-old Heisman Trophy, Ted Williams’ 1947 Triple Crown award and Steve Christoff’s gold medal from the 1980 “Miracle On Ice” U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will be among an exclusive group of items being offered in a premium catalog being put together by SCP Auctions. The company says no more than 100 items will be offered in the “February Finest” … [Read more...] about Ted Williams’ Triple Crown Trophy, 1941 Heisman, Mick and Yogi All-Star Game Bats Part of Upcoming High-End Auction
John McGraw
John McGraw “Action” Photo at Auction
He was best known for his managerial skills, but John McGraw's playing career straddled the centuries. Primarily a third baseman, the 5'7, 155-pound Irishman debuted in 1891 and retired in 1906, with a career batting average of .334 and 436 stolen bases. There are plenty of photos of McGraw during his long tenure as manager of the New York Giants but with his … [Read more...] about John McGraw “Action” Photo at Auction
Key Cards From Baseball’s Second Class of Hall of Famers
Baseball's first Hall of Fame class from 1936 remains its most legendary. Consisting of five true greats of the game in Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, and Ty Cobb, it can never be equaled. But the follow-up class that was inducted in 1937 included some special players, too. The Wagner T206 card, Ruth's M101-4/5 rookie cards, Ty Cobb's … [Read more...] about Key Cards From Baseball’s Second Class of Hall of Famers
Jordan Jersey from Penny Marshall Collection Topps REA Sale
One of the last Chicago Bulls jerseys worn by Michael Jordan in a regular season game sold for $240,000 late Sunday night as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its latest catalog sale. The jersey, worn in an April 7, 1998 win over the Washington Wizards in which Jordan scored 30 points, also carries his autograph. It was originally purchased at a 2005 Bulls charity … [Read more...] about Jordan Jersey from Penny Marshall Collection Topps REA Sale
John McGraw Handwritten Post-World Series Postcard in History Auction
A hand-written postcard from New York Giants manager John McGraw touting his team’s World Series victory in 1905 is among the items from the collection of a long-time history aficionado that are now on the auction block. Eric Caren, who began collecting as a very young boy more than 50 years ago, has consigned 115 items from his collection of more than one million pieces to … [Read more...] about John McGraw Handwritten Post-World Series Postcard in History Auction
Ruth Bat, Photo Top All-Star Auction in Cleveland
A Babe Ruth model bat obtained during the early part of his major league career sold for $235,000 to pace bidding in the annual All-Star Auction, held this year in Cleveland. The 44-ounce war club was originally given to Edward Quinley, a young man who lived with his family in a home directly across the street from Shibe Park in Philadelphia. The boy was a regular at … [Read more...] about Ruth Bat, Photo Top All-Star Auction in Cleveland
Fresh Babe Ruth Bat, Pudge Rodriguez Collection Headline All-Star Auction
A newly uncovered piece of baseball history and items from the personal collection of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez will be among the highlights of the 2019 Live Auction at this year’s All-Star Week events in Cleveland. The 15th annual sale hosted by Hunt Auctions has already opened for bidding and will close with a live event on July 9 at Huntington Convention … [Read more...] about Fresh Babe Ruth Bat, Pudge Rodriguez Collection Headline All-Star Auction
Original News Photo of 18-Year-Old Mel Ott Headlines RMY Auction
Before Bryce. Before Junior and Doc. Before Robin. Before Tony C. Before Mantle. Before Rapid Robert… There was Melvin. No, the teen big leaguer is not a new concept and Mel Ott was among the first youthful phenoms of the post-World War I era. An early photo of the Hall of Fame slugger in a New York Giants uniform is on the … [Read more...] about Original News Photo of 18-Year-Old Mel Ott Headlines RMY Auction
Mathewson Managing Photo Leads off RMY Auction Catalog
Search for photos of Christy Mathewson and you normally see those that were taken during his days as baseball's most admired pitcher with John McGraw's New York Giants. RMY Auctions has something a little different. Mathewson had been traded to Cincinnati on July 20,1916, in part because of his desire to manage and as part of its May auction, the company is … [Read more...] about Mathewson Managing Photo Leads off RMY Auction Catalog
Holy Grail of Press Pins Coming to Auction
Born 105 years ago to keep John McGraw’s pals out of the press box, the World Series press pin has been a staple ever since. Now, the original collection of pins from the man who helped launch them is going on the auction block. Heritage Auctions will present the Stephen O. Grauley World Series Press Pin Collection in its Platinum Night sports collectibles auction in … [Read more...] about Holy Grail of Press Pins Coming to Auction