While most of the attention was rightfully on the record-setting Babe Ruth jersey and other items consigned by his family, Saturday's auction at Yankee Stadium also included several pieces consigned by Mickey Mantle's sons. Among them was a glove dating to his late career shift to first base. Carrying Mantle's handwritten "Mick 7" notation on the outer … [Read more...]
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Letters from Young Mickey Mantle, Glove, Home Run Ball Added to Yankee Stadium Auction
Letters from a young Mickey Mantle to his wife, one of his last home run balls and other items consigned by his family will be part of next month’s Babe Ruth Collection Auction at Yankee Stadium. The handwritten letters were sent by the late Hall of Famer to his wife Merlyn during his first few years in professional baseball in 1950-51. In them, he details his minor league … [Read more...]
Notes: Big $ for Modern Cards; Card Show Autograph Stories
It’s been quite a ride for Tom Brady…and for his football cards. No player’s rookie cards have increased in value as much as the five-time Super Bowl winner who could make history with a sixth title if the Patriots can beat the Rams on Sunday. One of the 100 autographed 2000 Playoff Contenders Brady cards (this one graded 9 by BGS) is on the auction block … [Read more...]
1962 Salada-Junket Coins a Massive Vintage Issue
Despite not being traditional baseball cards, the 1962 Salada-Junket coins are heavily desired by vintage collectors. Here's a closer look at this unique set from the 1960s. 1962 Salada-Junket Coins Basics The 1962 Salada-Junket Coins were available in packages of Salada Tea and Junket Dessert products. These co-branded plastic coins featured baseball players from the major … [Read more...]
1952 Star-Cal Decals Set Featured Stars and Two Types
The 1952 Star-Cal Decals set is one of the more interesting 1950s issues. While the Topps and Bowman sets get most of the attention from collectors, this unique set has its own great lineup of stars and is significantly tougher to find. 1952 Star-Cal Decals Basics The 1952 Star-Cal Decals set was produced by the Meyercord Company, which was based in Chicago, as is printed on … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Stan the Man and Mantle
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...]
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...]
