Recently, I wrote about some of the cooler aspects of the 1935 Goudey set. When it comes to the actual players featured on the popular 4-in-1 1935 Goudey cards, the issue of Babe Ruth is key, obviously. But in between that card and the intriguing back combinations to create puzzles, there are some other really intriguing cards in the set. Here are five that any pre-war or … [Read more...] about 5 Can’t Miss Cards From 1935 Goudey (Besides Babe Ruth)
Mickey Cochrane
Dr. J Items Bring $3.5 Million; Gehrig Bat $403,664 for SCP
Over 140 items from Julius Erving's career sold for $3.5 million in SCP Auctions' latest catalog. The auction was scheduled to close Saturday night but finally concluded after aggressive bidding in the extended period pushed into the early morning hours of Sunday. In all, the auction generated $6.5 million and featured several one-of-a-kind pieces of baseball memorabilia as … [Read more...] about Dr. J Items Bring $3.5 Million; Gehrig Bat $403,664 for SCP
Dr. J Collection, Ali Trunks, Yankee Bats Among SCP Auction Headliners
The personal basketball memorabilia collection of Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Muhammad Ali’s fight-worn trunks from Ali vs. Frazier – “The Fight of the Century” -- highlight SCP Auctions’ spring auction set to begin this Friday. Some of the proceeds from Erving's memorabilia will benefit the Salvation Army. Other historic pieces that make up the 763-lot offering … [Read more...] about Dr. J Collection, Ali Trunks, Yankee Bats Among SCP Auction Headliners
Busy Bidding in Huggins & Scott Auction
Nearly 99% of the items offered in Huggins & Scott's January 2011 Masterpiece auction were sold according to the company. A wide range of collectibles received over 7500 bids in the 590-lot internet/telephone auction. Those who would scoff at the interest in modern trading cards might be surprised to learn that the auction was highlighted by the sale of four Razor … [Read more...] about Busy Bidding in Huggins & Scott Auction
Topps Releases Sterling 09 Cut Signature List
Topps is putting the wraps on the 2009 baseball card year with a post-season release of its Sterling issue, one that includes a healthy list of cut signatures. … [Read more...] about Topps Releases Sterling 09 Cut Signature List