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Tom Brady’s “Shaved Head” Rookie Card Among Big Sellers at Lelands

December 12, 2021 By Rich Mueller

At some point after the 2000 NFL Draft, sixth round draft pick Tom Brady sat down to sign a bunch of autographs for a Texas-based trading card company called Playoff.  Among the cards he signed were a group of 100 numbered cards for the company's Contenders brand. He was paid a few dollars for each signature.  Little did the New England Patriots backup quarterback … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s “Shaved Head” Rookie Card Among Big Sellers at Lelands

Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners

November 15, 2021 By Rich Mueller

A Mel Ott New York Giants game-worn, photo-matched jersey headlines the Lelands 2021 Fall Classic Auction, which opened for bidding late Sunday night. Fewer than five jerseys worn by the Hall of Fame slugger have survived the passage of time and been offered for public sale. Adding to the rarity and significance is this marks the first time an Ott jersey has been … [Read more...] about Mel Ott Jersey, Holy Grail Brady Rookie Among Lelands Headliners

Action Shots Threw a Curve in the 1941 Double Play Set

December 28, 2020 By Anson Whaley

The 1941 Double Play baseball card set is one of the few wartime issues that was printed. Stuck somewhere in between the bounds of pre-war and post-war, the cards were distributed in the same year the United States entered World War II. The set was created by Gum Products, Inc. Pictures are in black and white or, as sometimes described, in a sepia tone. The popular 1940s … [Read more...] about Action Shots Threw a Curve in the 1941 Double Play Set

Original News Photo of 18-Year-Old Mel Ott Headlines RMY Auction

April 25, 2019 By Rich Mueller

Before Bryce.  Before Junior and Doc.  Before Robin.  Before Tony C.  Before Mantle.  Before Rapid Robert… There was Melvin.  No, the teen big leaguer is not a new concept and Mel Ott was among the first youthful phenoms of the post-World War I era.  An early photo of the Hall of Fame slugger in a New York Giants uniform is on the … [Read more...] about Original News Photo of 18-Year-Old Mel Ott Headlines RMY Auction

1941 Goudey Set Marked End of an Era

February 5, 2019 By Anson Whaley

Mel Ott 1941 Goudey

Goudey Gum Company sailed across the pre-World War II landscape with a busy run that included standard issue baseball cards, premiums and some non-sport sets.  The 1941 Goudey Baseball set would mark the end of a relatively brief but impactful run. The Boston-based firm got off to a huge start with its ultra-popular 1933 set that featured four Babe Ruth cards. The ’34 … [Read more...] about 1941 Goudey Set Marked End of an Era

Ott Bat, Jackson Ball, Williams Glove, Groat Uniform Pace Slugger Sale

November 11, 2018 By Rich Mueller

Items from the estate of Mel Ott and the collection of Dick Groat were among the big sellers at the 15th annual Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Auction.   The auction, which closed with a live session inside the museum on Saturday, included over 500 lots of primarily historic baseball memorabilia. The top price went to what's believed to be the only … [Read more...] about Ott Bat, Jackson Ball, Williams Glove, Groat Uniform Pace Slugger Sale

Five 1930s Diamond Matchbooks Bargains

October 9, 2018 By Anson Whaley

The 1930s Diamond Matchbooks are an excellent way to find pre-war collectibles at a low price. If you're unfamiliar with them, these unique items feature players printed onto matchbook covers. Matchbooks complete with the original matches still inside will be more expensive. However, the majority are found without the matches and those are the real bargains. Classified as U1-U4 … [Read more...] about Five 1930s Diamond Matchbooks Bargains

VIDEO: All-Star Auction in DC Includes Ruth, Presidents

July 1, 2018 By Rich Mueller

The 2018 All-Star FanFest Auction takes place in Washington, D.C., a city with a baseball history that dates back more than a century.  That's why Hunt Auctions is excited to see what might walk in the door during the annual appraisal fair that takes place over several days leading up to the sale (July 16-17).   Items that are worthy of being offered in the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: All-Star Auction in DC Includes Ruth, Presidents

2018 All-Star FanFest Auction to Include Mel Ott Collection

June 24, 2018 By Rich Mueller

Items from the estate of Hall of Famer Mel Ott will be among a huge array of baseball memorabilia offered in the annual MLB All-Star FanFest Auction set for next month. Spread over two days, the 2018 auction will take place at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. leading up to the All-Star Game at Nationals Park on July 17. Mel's Memorabilia The Ott … [Read more...] about 2018 All-Star FanFest Auction to Include Mel Ott Collection

Pre-War Hall of Famers Under $25? It’s Possible

March 11, 2018 By Anson Whaley

Cards for Hall of Famers are often the most expensive in pre-war baseball card sets. Finding mid-grade copies of them, particularly in rare sets, can cost more than $1,000. However, while many cards of Hall of Fame players in the pre-war era are on the pricey side, there are lots of inexpensive ones, too. Here are some of the cheapest around. 1913 Nap Lajoie Game Card The … [Read more...] about Pre-War Hall of Famers Under $25? It’s Possible

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