The sports collectibles market continues to grow in all kinds of ways. Now, a new entry into the auction market is preparing for its inaugural event. Brian Suarez has launched 77 Auctions, specializing in vintage and modern trading cards and memorabilia. The first auction is set to open next month. “The name 77 Auctions came from the fact that I have been a … [Read more...] about 77 Auctions Preparing for Debut
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Former Big Leaguer Kelly Stinnett on Visiting Card Shops, Collecting Mickey Mantle, Dmitri Young Maildays
Kelly Stinnett played the better part of fourteen seasons in the big leagues. The Lawton, Oklahoma native suited up behind the plate for eight different teams during his MLB career, having his best year in 1999 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stinnett transitioned from player to the manager role shortly after his retirement in 2007. He became the skipper of a number of minor … [Read more...] about Former Big Leaguer Kelly Stinnett on Visiting Card Shops, Collecting Mickey Mantle, Dmitri Young Maildays
Collecting Vintage O-Pee-Chee Mickey Mantle Cards
Mickey Mantle's baseball career was rounding third and heading for home when London, Ontario-based O-Pee-Chee began producing bubble gum cards through a new partnership with Topps. Thankfully for collectors who have enough trouble affording his American made issues, the Canadian Mantle checklist is pretty small. For just about any collector, completing a run of … [Read more...] about Collecting Vintage O-Pee-Chee Mickey Mantle Cards
Unopened Basketball, Vintage Autographs Among Stars in Upcoming RR Auction Catalog
Mickey Mantle, Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth. When it comes to auctions, these three stars command the most attention. That scenario is no different in RR Auction’s upcoming sale. The Boston-based company is offering seven Mantle items, 11 items related to Jordan and ten that include Ruth in its latest memorabilia auction, which begins Aug. 13. Other stars include Honus Wagner, … [Read more...] about Unopened Basketball, Vintage Autographs Among Stars in Upcoming RR Auction Catalog
Woof! Decades Later, Red Heart Baseball Card Set Still Barking
It seems like an odd combination. Baseball cards might be a natural to tie into the promotion of breakfast cereal, hot dogs and snack cakes. Dog food? Seems like you’d be barking up the wrong tree if you were the marketing guy who came up with that idea. Thankfully, someone at John Morrell Company decided it was a solid plan and 60 years after they … [Read more...] about Woof! Decades Later, Red Heart Baseball Card Set Still Barking
Mickey Mantle’s 1953 NY Yankees contract sold for $39,237
He was paid $17,500—the equivalent of over $168,000 today. Mickey Mantle was 22 years old and living a pretty good life as his Hall of Fame career began to take off. The contract he signed with the New York Yankees just prior to spring training sold late Wednesday night for more than double the dollars on that pact. RR Auctions sold the four-page American … [Read more...] about Mickey Mantle’s 1953 NY Yankees contract sold for $39,237
Mickey Mantle Headlines Rare 1959 Oklahoma Today Set
In 1959, a rare baseball card set was issued by a regional magazine called Oklahoma Today. Here's a closer look at these unique cards from an unlikely source. About the 1959 Oklahoma Today Set The focus of the magazine, of course, is on the state of Oklahoma. It has been known to cover anything and everything in the state with regards to tourism, restaurants, famous people, … [Read more...] about Mickey Mantle Headlines Rare 1959 Oklahoma Today Set
Heritage Winter Platinum Tally: $12,985,912
High-end cards joined some game-worn jerseys from iconic players at the top of the results from Heritage Auctions’ Winter Platinum Night sale. The two-night event saw 22 different items sell for more than $100,000 and combined total sales of nearly $13 million. The four top items in the auction were all centered on two New York Yankee greats. A 1941 Play Ball Joe … [Read more...] about Heritage Winter Platinum Tally: $12,985,912
Micky Mantle Gamer from Historic Early 1960s Contests Set to Sell for Six-Figure Price
It appears to have seen action in two World Series and been part of one of baseball's most famous home run chases. It's seen heartbreak at Forbes Field and the struggles of a minor leaguer. Thankfully, the well-worn garb survived it all and decades after it made its debut, it's now ready to take its place as a treasured relic in someone's collection. Heritage … [Read more...] about Micky Mantle Gamer from Historic Early 1960s Contests Set to Sell for Six-Figure Price
Mickey Mantle’s Signed Rookie Card Contract Coming to Auction
Yesterday, we posted a photograph showing Joan Crosby, surrounded by Bowman Gum's baseball cards as she carried out her duties with the company back in 1953. One of Crosby's duties was to track down as many players as she could and get them to sign contracts so the company could put them on its baseball cards. One of those players was a young Mickey Mantle and in … [Read more...] about Mickey Mantle’s Signed Rookie Card Contract Coming to Auction