The $2 million-plus auction of Vin Scully’s career memorabilia stole the mainstream headlines but there was plenty more where that came from. The September All-Star Live Auction event also featured the fourth major installment of the Green Diamond Gallery Collection and items consigned by Hall of Famer Barry Larkin. The Green Diamond lots came from the … [Read more...] about Grove, Aaron Jerseys, Larkin Collection Put Wraps on Live Auction
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New Find of 1921 Tip Top Orioles Includes Grove, 3 Previously Unknown Cards
The population of one of the hobby’s rarest and pre-War minor league sets has grown by one—but the set itself is bigger than previously thought after the additional discovery of three previously unknown players. The fresh find of 1921 White’s Bakery Tip-Top Baltimore Orioles cards is among the highlights in Memory Lane’s newly-launched catalog. The set, collected by … [Read more...] about New Find of 1921 Tip Top Orioles Includes Grove, 3 Previously Unknown Cards
Ten Years Ago, the Whiz Bang Gum Set was Discovered
Back in 2009, a new baseball card issue was offered to the hobby -- an obscure 1930s gum card set that was distributed by Fleer. Ten years later, the 1930s Whiz Bang Gum cards are still a difficult find and quite valuable. 1930s Whiz Bang Gum Overview In 2009, REA offered a large collection of previously unknown cards in the 1930s Whiz Bang Gum cards. The cards were not in … [Read more...] about Ten Years Ago, the Whiz Bang Gum Set was Discovered
There’s Now a Giant Baseball Card Mural in Arkansas
The city that bills itself as the “Birthplace of Spring Training” has erected a 160-foot full-color mural showcasing baseball cards of five legends who honed their craft in the area. The mural on the wall of a building in downtown Hot Springs incorporates a T206 Honus Wagner, 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth, 1953 Topps Jackie Robinson and a '53 Topps Satchel Paige. A … [Read more...] about There’s Now a Giant Baseball Card Mural in Arkansas
Lefty “Groves” and Jack Dunn: 1921 White’s Tip Top Orioles Remain a Rarity
Bakery cards are generally among the more difficult types of pre-war cards to find. Often, these were regional issues limited to a small area. As such, they sometimes focused on only specific teams. One of these is the 1921 White's Tip Top Baltimore Orioles set. 1921 White's Tip Top Baltimore Orioles Cards The Tip Top name will be known by many pre-war collectors for … [Read more...] about Lefty “Groves” and Jack Dunn: 1921 White’s Tip Top Orioles Remain a Rarity
Photo of the Day: Lefty Grove Receives 1931 MVP Award
You can still see it today, just as Lefty Grove requested. The American League MVP award for 1931 is on display at the Georges Creek Library in Lonaconing, MD, not far from his gravesite. Eighty-six years ago this summer, he was presented with the sterling silver trophy from the Baseball Writers Association. Now, a news photo taken that afternoon in Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Lefty Grove Receives 1931 MVP Award
Baseball Cards of 30-Game Winners Since 1917
In the 19th century pitchers posting a 30-win season was commonplace, with many winning 40, and a select few even won 50 games in a season. In the Deadball Era the game changed and fewer pitchers reached 30 wins, but it still happened. Since 1917 only five pitchers have won 30 games in a season, and no one has done so since 1968. It is a milestone that is likely not to be … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of 30-Game Winners Since 1917
1933 DeLong Cards Were A One-Year Wonder
The 1933 DeLong cards combine a colorful design with a limited checklist that is chock full of Hall of Famers. Unfortunately, it was a case of one and done. While it can't match Goudey for comprehensiveness, you'll recognize most of the names. There are 15 Hall of Famers in this 24-card set, and an argument can be made for Riggs Stephenson to have a plaque at … [Read more...] about 1933 DeLong Cards Were A One-Year Wonder
More Vintage Unopened, Lefty Grove Items at Collect Auctions
Bidding is underway in Collect Auctions’ final event of 2014 with more vintage unopened sports card cases and boxes, a signed Hank Aaron rookie card and over 800 other lots viewable at www.collectauctions.com. Once again, thousands of autographed sports cards, including sets and partial sets are up for grabs along with some one-of-a-kind Lefty Grove items. Untouched wax, … [Read more...] about More Vintage Unopened, Lefty Grove Items at Collect Auctions
Early Baseball Hall of Famer Autographs, Vintage Unopened Material Highlight Auction
Bidding ends Thursday, November 29 in Collect Auctions latest sale, with everything from Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to John McGraw and Cy Young. Virtually every attainable Hall of Famer has a signature in the auction, with many coming from a single collector, who meticulously assembled a collection from the first HOF induction up through Mickey Mantle (1974). Many of the … [Read more...] about Early Baseball Hall of Famer Autographs, Vintage Unopened Material Highlight Auction