It's a little like those old stories of titanic home run blasts that roll over the street behind the outfield walls of Wrigley Field and into the neighborhood. Dave Kingman hit one such legendary long ball back in the day. Tuesday night, Jorge Soler belted a similar moon shot--this one a little more important than a mid-May afternoon game in Chicago. Now, that … [Read more...] about Soler Series Home Run Ball Could Be Worth Six Figures to Ballpark Neighbor
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Editor’s Blog: Teams, Players, Gamers and Do It Yourself Provenance
It was fascinating to watch the Tom Brady 600th touchdown ball story blow up in real time. Not many sports memorabilia stories overshadow the results of an actual game, but thanks to the woeful Chicago Bears, it became the story of the day in the NFL. There's a lot to unpack, too. Memorabilia gone mainstream. Player awareness. Team perspectives and … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Teams, Players, Gamers and Do It Yourself Provenance
Plucked from Bay by Boater, Barry Bonds’ 500th Home Run Ball Coming to SCP Auctions
Joe Figone was an experienced fisherman. He had a boat and motor, a net…and a nose for trophies. Landing fish wasn’t his motivation, though. He was trying to snare baseballs and now his biggest catch is about to reach the open market for the first time. Twenty years after it sailed over the right field wall, splashed into the water outside one of baseball’s newest … [Read more...] about Plucked from Bay by Boater, Barry Bonds’ 500th Home Run Ball Coming to SCP Auctions
Notes: Curry, Durant Playoff Jerseys Bring Bring $; Fan to Give Pujols Milestone Ball; Hobby Shop Video
The jersey Steph Curry wore to set the record for the most three-point baskets in playoff history sold for $97,790 late last week through NBA Auctions. The jersey was worn last month in the Golden State Warriors' Round 1, Game 1 series with the L.A. Clippers when Curry reached 386 career three-pointers to set the new mark. Curry connected on eight … [Read more...] about Notes: Curry, Durant Playoff Jerseys Bring Bring $; Fan to Give Pujols Milestone Ball; Hobby Shop Video
Goldin Auctions: Bonds Will Sign 762nd Home Run Ball
The winning bidder for Barry Bonds’ last home run ball will now have the option to add something to it: Bonds’ autograph. Bonds has agreed to sign and inscribe the ball that’s being offered as lot #61 in the current Goldin Auctions’ catalog. The high bid as of Monday afternoon was $160,000 with the auction scheduled to run through Saturday. In August 2007, … [Read more...] about Goldin Auctions: Bonds Will Sign 762nd Home Run Ball
Notes: Story Behind Great Great Grandpa’s Card; Signed NBA All-Star Jersey Auction; Kid Gives Milestone HR Back
It's one of only three known to exist, which stands to reason when you realize it's nearly 160 years old. There's also a pretty good story behind the 1860 Brooklyn Atlantics CDV that sold for $180,000 late Thursday night through Heritage Auctions. It was nearly cast aside after a death in the family. You can read the story at … [Read more...] about Notes: Story Behind Great Great Grandpa’s Card; Signed NBA All-Star Jersey Auction; Kid Gives Milestone HR Back
Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
A Jackie Robinson jersey, Lou Gehrig's 1925 contract, historic home run baseballs from Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Alex Rodriguez headline the Goldin Auctions 2019 Spring Auction, which launches Monday and runs through May 11. Included in the 1,200-lot auction are a dozen lots celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson with a … [Read more...] about Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
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...] about Photo of the Day: Mick’s 522nd Homer Passes Ted
Let’s Make a Deal: Glyber Torres’ 1st Home Run Ball Secured
Top big league prospects are 2-for-2 in getting their potentially valuable first home run baseballs back from fans. Late last month, number one prospect Ronald Acuna's first big league homer was caught by an Atlanta card shop employee who traveled to Cincinnati to watch him play. Friday night, the game's fifth best youngster, 21-year-old Gleyber Torres of the Yankees hit a … [Read more...] about Let’s Make a Deal: Glyber Torres’ 1st Home Run Ball Secured
Memorable Road Trip: Georgia Card Shop Employee Snares Acuna’s 1st Home Run Ball
Luckily for Joe Webster, there isn't a lot of demand for Cincinnati Reds tickets these days, especially not in the outfield. The Atlanta area college student was so excited about Ronald Acuna's promotion to the Braves roster that he drove all night to Ohio and got himself a prime seat to watch the 19-year-old phenom play. He had the day off from his part-time job at … [Read more...] about Memorable Road Trip: Georgia Card Shop Employee Snares Acuna’s 1st Home Run Ball