As the owner of an advertising agency and an avid collector, Al Crisafulli had some auction companies as clients as the 1990s became the 2000s. His passion for vintage cards and memorabilia made those pairings a natural fit but he couldn’t help but wonder if he’d rather be doing what those consignment shops were doing. Ten years ago, he decided to join their ranks and … [Read more...] about Q&A LOTG’s Al Crisafulli Looks Back on 10 Years of Sports Treasure Hunting
Love of the Game
Mathewson Memorabilia, Fresh ’33 Goudey Lajoie on the Block as LOTG Auction Opens
One-of-a-kind and rare items from the career of Hall of Fame pitcher Christy Mathewson are among the headline items in the newly-opened Fall 2016 catalog from Love of the Game Auctions. Set to close Saturday, November 19, the auction features and memorabilia from the late 19th Century to the present, highlighted by the remarkable “Stockton Find” of 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack … [Read more...] about Mathewson Memorabilia, Fresh ’33 Goudey Lajoie on the Block as LOTG Auction Opens
Newly Discovered Gehrig Bat Sells for $436,970
Once used as a weapon to ward off potential intruders, a previously unknown Lou Gehrig Hanna Batrite model game bat sold at auction early Sunday morning for a record-setting price. Love of the Game Auctions offered the bat in its catalog sale after it was consigned earlier this year. The bat was recently matched to a photo that shows the Yankee great holding it outside the … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Gehrig Bat Sells for $436,970
Ruth Signed Ball, E102 Wagner, Vintage Unopened Packs Highlight LOTG Auction
A 1946 Babe Ruth signed baseball, a high grade 1908 E102 Honus Wagner card, a beautiful group of unopened football packs from the 1950s, and a big assortment of autographs and memorabilia are among the highlights in the latest Love of the Game auction. “This auction is easily our biggest and most diverse,” said LOTG Auction Director Al Crisafulli. “We’re featuring a large … [Read more...] about Ruth Signed Ball, E102 Wagner, Vintage Unopened Packs Highlight LOTG Auction
Love of the Game Turns One as New Auction Opens
A rare T206 error card, a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and hundreds of pre-War baseball cards are among the highlights as Love of the Game Auctions opens its Fall 2013 event for bidding this week. The auction closing date is Saturday, November 16. The sale features sports cards and memorabilia from the late 19th Century to the present, highlighted by a rare and valuable T206 … [Read more...] about Love of the Game Turns One as New Auction Opens
Century-Old Cards, Rare Nagurski, Joe Jackson Rookie All Part of Love of the Game Auction
Some of the hobby's most popular vintage sports cards, baseball card collections more than 100 years old and seldom seen pieces of sports memorabilia help lead off the hobby's next major auction. A 1935 Silver Certificate autographed by Babe Ruth, a rare 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski (graded EX 5 by PSA), an original Arthur K. Miller painting of Hall of Fame legend … [Read more...] about Century-Old Cards, Rare Nagurski, Joe Jackson Rookie All Part of Love of the Game Auction
Family Heirloom: Large Vintage Baseball Card Collection Consigned
A major accumulation of early and mid-20th century baseball and non-sports cards has been consigned to auction, bringing fresh vintage material into the hobby. Love of the Game Auctions will feature the Rudy Strejc Collection in its January/February 2013 auction. Highlights include hundreds of tobacco-era cards – both sport and non-sport – as well as Pacific Coast candy and … [Read more...] about Family Heirloom: Large Vintage Baseball Card Collection Consigned