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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Tony Gwynn’s Hall of Fame Ring, 3000 Hit Ball Being Sold at Auction
Over two dozen items from the personal collection of Tony Gwynn including his Hall of Fame induction ring and 3,000th hit baseball are on the auction block. SCP Auctions has them in its current catalog, with bidding set to close Saturday, January 21. It marks the second time the company is offering items directly from Gwynn’s widow Alicia, who says a … [Read more...]
Who’s Got the Final Out Baseball from 2014 World Series?
For all of Major League Baseball’s nearly obsessive efforts to authenticate each piece of game-used and game-worn gear, not every ball comes with a sticker. Even really important ones. The wild celebration that usually ensues after the final out of a World Series can result in some confusion. Usually, though, the final out ball is one that’s treasured by the player who … [Read more...]
Bonds’ Final Home Run Ball Sold
Projections of $1 million turned out to be overly optimistic when the ball that could represent Barry Bonds' final home run was sold Saturday afternoon. … [Read more...]