There were probably a lot of Columbia University graduates who were faring much better financially but Lou Gehrig's chosen profession was baseball and by 1930, he was a leader in his chosen field. Gehrig was on his way to another spectacular season as April drew to a close and now a rare, signed payroll check is about to hit the auction block. Heritage Auctions will … [Read more...]
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Auction Offers Chance to Go Cruising with a Babe (Uniform)
Babe Ruth’s name “is the most appealing in the game” of baseball, a sportswriter noted in 1938, three years after the Bambino's retirement. The Queen Mary 2 is the Grande Dame of luxury ocean liners. These two giants will share the spotlight for an upcoming auction that will feature the uniform the Bambino wore in 1938 when he was a first-base coach for the Brooklyn … [Read more...]
Newly Uncovered Photos of Gehrig Speech Now at Auction
A group of five photographs, taken by a fan witnessing Lou Gehrig’s famous “luckiest man” speech at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939 have been uncovered and are being offered at auction for the first time. While captured from a distance, the images were taken from a vantage point above and behind home plate and offer a unique, new perspective of the emotional event at which … [Read more...]
Valuable Lou Gehrig Collection Set for Display at NSCC
Those attending this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention will be able to take a trip back to Lou Gehrig’s time thanks to a jaw-dropping collection of memorabilia that will be on display at the Stephens Convention Center July 31-August 4. Nearly 50 Hall of Fame-worthy items from Gehrig’s life and Hall of Fame career will be on exhibit at Memory Lane’s booth (#1108, … [Read more...]
Autographed Lou Gehrig Type I Photo Dates to ’33 Goudey Shoot
SCP Auctions is wrapping up its most recent offering with a selection of all kinds of New York Yankees memorabilia. In browsing the listings of items available, one particular photograph stands out. Lot No. 6 in the auction is for an autographed 8" x 10" Lou Gehrig photograph taken by the legendary Charles Conlon. That in and of itself would be notable, of course, and easily … [Read more...]
Million Dollar Yankees Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
Built over several decades, one of the best accumulations of New York Yankees memorabilia ever assembled is about to sold at auction. The private collection, including nearly 350 lots encompassing the entire history of the franchise will be sold through SCP Auctions beginning next month. Many of the items in what's dubbed the Pinstripe Dynasty Collection have never been … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Babe Ruth Auction Like an Archaeological Expedition
When Hunt Auctions first announced that Babe Ruth's grandchildren had consigned items from his life and times late last year, it seemed like a pretty big deal. Most people wouldn't have been surprised to know his descendants owned a few things, most of which were likely one-of-a-kind. What family wouldn't have a few items from a beloved family relative, especially … [Read more...]
1934 Japan Tour Signed Ball Includes Ruth, Gehrig, Original Box
Japanese planes would attack the United States seven years later, but in November of 1934, American baseball players were treated like heroes as they arrived in Tokyo for an 18-game barnstorming trip around the country. There were plenty of ominous undertones during the visit, but goodwill surrounded the 12-city tour. Hundreds of thousands of people jammed the streets in the … [Read more...]
The Bizarre, The Historic and The Most Memorable: Les Wolff’s Memorabilia Tales
This is Part 2 of a two-part series with sports memorabilia appraiser and authenticator Les Wolff. In Part 1, Wolff discussed his lecture series on the hobby and how to protect a collection. In Part 2, Wolff talks about his more memorable collecting moments. Les Wolff is known for his skills as an authenticator and appraiser of sports memorabilia. His work over more … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Full Length Gehrig
Babe Ruth was still the straw that stirred the drink for the New York Yankees but 90 years ago, it had become clear that Lou Gehrig was a star in his own right. With an MVP award already in his pocket and over 400 RBI from 1926-1928, Gehrig was getting his share of press, even if he seldom felt comfortable in the role. Now, a rare full-length photo showing the … [Read more...]
