An Arizona collector who enjoys Negro Leagues cards hopes a trove of rarely seen cards from Mexico that he bought is the real deal. Andy — who asked that his last name be kept anonymous — bought 10 cards on eBay from Estrellas Del Diamonte: Coleccion de Cromos a Color, a baseball tribute set issued by the Mexican publication La Aficion in 1959. The cost was $614, but one … [Read more...] about Arizona Collector Finds 1959 Mexican League Cards with Josh Gibson
Martin Dihigo
Jim Stinson Recalls Hunting for Autographs, Memories in Castro’s Cuba
It was 1998. As I looked out of the jet's window and watched the lights of night-time Havana draw closer I knew that this trip would be different. Since the Kennedy administration most Americans had been barred from visiting Cuba, our Caribbean cousin located just 90 miles south of Key West, FL. I had family on the island and my request for a legal visa had been … [Read more...] about Jim Stinson Recalls Hunting for Autographs, Memories in Castro’s Cuba
Newly Uncovered Image of Josh Gibson at Auction
A newly discovered photo showing two legend of the Negro Leagues playing for the same team during a 1934 tournament in Venezuela is on the auction block. The rare image is among the featured lots in RMY Auctions’ July online catalog. The Concordia Eagles club was assembled during the winter by the son of Venezuelan dictator Juan Vincente Gomez and included Josh … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Image of Josh Gibson at Auction
Martin Dihigo Memorabilia at Auction
Memorabilia from the life and career of Martin Dihigo, the only man ever to be inducted into the Baseball Halls of Fame in the United States, Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, has been consigned to auction. The collection is being offered by Hake's Americana in its current auction. There were no footsteps big enough for Dihigo – a k a “El Maestro” – to … [Read more...] about Martin Dihigo Memorabilia at Auction
Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction
Heritage Auctions will count on a trio of never-before-offered game worn jerseys, from Mickey Mantle, Bobby Orr and Paul Hornung to anchor the deep variety of vintage sports memorabilia and trading cards the company is offering in its upcoming April 22-23 Signature Auction, online at HA.com and live in Dallas. “Not only are the Mantle, Orr and Hornung among the most … [Read more...] about Game-Worn Jersey Finds Highlight Auction