They both enjoyed long, Hall of Fame careers, each with the same team. When the Cardinals and Yankees did finally meet in 1964, Stan Musial had just retired. It makes the rare moments when they shared the same field something pretty special. One such occasion came on March 7, 1953. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is a 7x9" image of Musial and Mantle … [Read more...]
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Will the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Bubble Ever Burst?
The 1952 Topps set remains one of the most iconic baseball card issues of all time. Featuring a total of 407 cards, it wasn't quite as massive as the famous T206 or N172 Old Judge pre-war sets. However, it was among the largest issues of all-time when it was printed and includes one of the top cards in the hobby in the Mickey Mantle (No. 311). The cards were mass produced … [Read more...]
Original Card Photos of Brown, Mantle Headline Huggins & Scott Auction
A collection of contact proofs and original photos used for the creation of some well-known vintage cards, including Jim Brown’s 1958 Topps rookie and Mickey Mantle’s 1952 Bowman card are among the top items in Huggins & Scott’s Summer Premier Auction. The 4x5” Type 1 contact proof photo of Brown was taken during his 1957 rookie season in Cleveland Browns training … [Read more...]
1933 Goudey Ruth Sets Record Pace in Goldin Auctions Event
The first PSA 9 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth sold for over $300,000 but that wasn’t the only record set in an auction that took place during the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. A Mickey Mantle Yankees cap, a Tom Brady jersey/uniform, a 1967 Roberto Clemente card, a 1979 Steeler Super Bowl ring, a football helmet and a 1914-15 Nap Lajoie bat … [Read more...]
VIDEO: All-Star Auction in DC Includes Ruth, Presidents
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...]
Photo of the Day: Mick’s 522nd Homer Passes Ted
Like the ball that landed in the hands of young Sal Durante after being crushed by Roger Maris to set a new single-season record, it was a Bronx teenager who landed one of Mickey Mantle's last home run milestones. Playing in what would be his last season, Mantle took Sam McDowell deep in the first inning of a May 6, 1968 game against Cleveland at Yankee … [Read more...]
Vintage Rarities Headline Latest LOTG Auction
Rare 19th and early 20th century display pieces and photos, complete sets from the pre-War era and other memorabilia from virtually every era of baseball are up for grabs this month in Love of The Game Auctions’ Spring catalog. Already underway and set to run through Saturday, March 24, highlights include a significant number of “pre-rookie” items from past greats, vintage … [Read more...]
Heritage Auctions’ 2017 Sports Tally: Over $100 Million
Heritage Auctions says it sold more than $100 million worth of sports cards and memorabilia in 2017, setting an industry record. The figure includes more than $63 million in auction revenues with the rest coming from private sales. Heritage recorded six of the top 15 selling sports collectibles sold at public auction in 2017. “We are very proud to be the first … [Read more...]
Busy Year for Goldin Auctions Included Fundraising
Goldin Auctions sold more than 10,000 lots of trading cards and memorabilia in 2017 and raised over $500,000 for charity according to the company’s year-end roundup. Eight live and online auctions included several six-figure sales of high-end baseball cards, a Hack Wilson Cubs uniform and Jackie Robinson’s 1955 World Series game bat. Collectors continued to value rare … [Read more...]
1992 Jeter Scouting Report Brings Six-Figure Price
A scout’s handwritten report on a young Derek Jeter sold for more than double the pre-sale estimate as Heritage Auctions closed out its Yankee Legends memorabilia auction, the company’s final major catalog sale of 2017. The report, written when Jeter was a Kalamazoo, Michigan high school student, sold for $102,000 including the buyer’s premium. It was penned by Yankees scout … [Read more...]
