We’re not sure where it is these days, but we know the last out baseball from the 1928 World Series was preserved—and autographed by both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. RMY Auctions is offering a 1928 photograph of the duo signing the ball and presenting it to New York Governor Al Smith, who was a candidate for president. Issued by International News and stamped on the … [Read more...]
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Super Bowl Ticket Run, Gehrig All-Star Pendant Among SCP Auctions’ Stars
The highest-graded complete run of unused Super Bowl tickets ever assembled sold for $200,155 to top bidding in SCP Auctions’ Spring Catalog over the weekend. The collection included one full ticket from each Super Bowl game from the first game in 1967 to Super Bowl LI in 2017. The price was the most paid for any run of Super Bowl tickets ever … [Read more...]
Jesse Owens’ Daughters Talk Dad’s Memorabilia as Auction Winds Down
ESPN is carrying a story about the auction of Jesse Owens memorabilia in SCP Auctions’ current catalog, set to conclude Saturday night. Among the items up for bid are two pieces that straddle sports and American history: Owens’ Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Medal of Honor. The three daughters of the late four-time Olympian say they decided … [Read more...]
1939-46 Salutations Exhibits Spanned Pre-War and Post-War Eras
The 1939-46 Salutations Exhibits set was produced over nearly the span of a decade. The set really mixes two eras as it began in the pre-war time period and was in the post-war era by the time it concluded. Here's a closer look at the set. 1939-46 Salutations Exhibits Basics The set was recognized in Jefferson Burdick's American Card Catalog but you might have a little … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Gehrig And Ruth Go Barnstorming
The power-hitting tandem of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig fueled the New York Yankees’ run of three straight American League pennants from 1926 through 1928, and back-to-back World Series titles in 1927-1928. After their iconic 1927 season, when Ruth hit 60 home runs and Gehrig connected for 47, the two went on a nationwide barnstorming tour, captaining teams called the “Bustin’ … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Headlined 1934 Quaker Oats Ask Me Trivia Game Set
In the 1920s, there wasn't a bigger baseball star than the Yankees' Babe Ruth. As a result, Ruth can be found appearing as a headliner for not only baseball card sets but as the face of numerous sports-related promotions. Quaker Oats turned to Ruth as the key figure in the 1934 Quaker Oats Ask Me Trivia Game set. Here's a bit more on this unique pre-war issue. 1934 Quaker … [Read more...]
5 Clutch 1934 Goudey Baseball Cards to Consider
The 1934 Goudey set was the smaller follow-up issue to the extremely popular 1933 Goudeys. The cards had a different design but a similar look. Measuring 2 3/8" x 2 7/8", they were again shaped more like a square instead of earlier issues that were a bit taller. They again had colorful depictions of players on the front and biographies on the back. Most notable by his … [Read more...]
1930s Worch Cigar Sets Featured Major League and Minor League Baseball
In the 1930s, Worch Cigar produced three sets of small photographs featuring minor league and major league baseball players. The pictures were available as a mail-in offer with Minnesota-based Worch Cigar, who would send them in exchange for cigar bands from their products. Here's a look at all three Worch Cigar issues. 1932 Worch Cigar These photos were previously … [Read more...]
No Leverage: Gehrig’s 1931 Contract at Auction
Lou Gehrig collected a $25,000 salary from the New York Yankees in 1931 (roughly $375,000 today). Now, the contract Gehrig signed with the Bronx Bombers just prior to the ’31 season is on the auction block, where it is expected to fetch somewhere in the neighborhood of the latter figure. The pact, inked by Gehrig and owner Jacob Ruppert, is among the featured … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Van Oeyen Snaps Gehrig During Greatest Season
A newly discovered photo of Lou Gehrig in his greatest season would be welcome news. A photo taken through the lens of a legend is even better. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day shows Lou Gehrig taking a throw at first base in 1927. It was taken by Louis Van Oeyen, the Cleveland based lensman who was a pioneer in sports photography and is universally … [Read more...]
