Some never before offered photos of Babe Ruth join a classic image of Jackie Robinson that card collectors will recognize in the newly launched RMY Auctions' Winter catalog. Twenty photos feature Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig or both, including some rare or fresh to the market images of Ruth both on and off the field. Among them is a 5 1/4" x 8 1/2" image of Ruth, … [Read more...] about Ruth, Robinson Photos Among RMY Auctions Headliners
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Key Cards From Baseball’s Second Class of Hall of Famers
Baseball's first Hall of Fame class from 1936 remains its most legendary. Consisting of five true greats of the game in Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, and Ty Cobb, it can never be equaled. But the follow-up class that was inducted in 1937 included some special players, too. The Wagner T206 card, Ruth's M101-4/5 rookie cards, Ty Cobb's … [Read more...] about Key Cards From Baseball’s Second Class of Hall of Famers
Family’s Long Search for Rare Card of Great Grandfather Ends Happily
One Oregon family’s history includes a relative that played big league baseball more than 100 years ago. William “Klondike” Douglass had a baseball card, too. The trouble is, it was part of one of the rarest, most desirable pre-War sets ever made. In fact, you can count the known number of 1903 Breisch-Williams cards of the Philadelphia Phillies catcher on … [Read more...] about Family’s Long Search for Rare Card of Great Grandfather Ends Happily
Once a Childhood Gift, Woman’s Rare Card Comes Out of Hiding
Even if you don't have a lot of money to spend, just getting a chance to see some rare, old items is worth the 20 bucks or so it'll cost to get into the National Sports Collectors Convention. Auction companies usually have some of their best current items on display and it's free to get the in person, up close look you can't always enjoy from a computer screen. Some of … [Read more...] about Once a Childhood Gift, Woman’s Rare Card Comes Out of Hiding
7 Fun Facts About the Nap Lajoie 1933 Goudey Card
The Nap Lajoie 1933 Goudey card is one of the most iconic cards in the hobby. Lajoie has other cards but this is clearly his most popular one. Shortprinted by Goudey, it is highly desirable and almost always a five-figure card these days. Here are seven interesting facts that not everyone knows about this famous card. It was Printed in 1934, not 1933 The Lajoie card … [Read more...] about 7 Fun Facts About the Nap Lajoie 1933 Goudey Card
Pre-War Hall of Famers Under $25? It’s Possible
Cards for Hall of Famers are often the most expensive in pre-war baseball card sets. Finding mid-grade copies of them, particularly in rare sets, can cost more than $1,000. However, while many cards of Hall of Fame players in the pre-war era are on the pricey side, there are lots of inexpensive ones, too. Here are some of the cheapest around. 1913 Nap Lajoie Game Card The … [Read more...] about Pre-War Hall of Famers Under $25? It’s Possible
5 Players We Wish Had Been in the T207 Baseball Card Set
A while back, I discussed some T205 cards that could have been added to the release to make it even better. But one set that is even more starved for big names is the 1912 T207 Brown Background set. The issue is popular with a segment of pre-war collectors. However, many are turned off by the set, which is not as colorful as other T-Card issues and, more importantly, is lacking … [Read more...] about 5 Players We Wish Had Been in the T207 Baseball Card Set
Notes: Mantle Rookie Sales; Baseball Artist at Work; Topps ‘Cards’ in Braves’ New Park; Heritage Museum
A PSA 7 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle sold for $42,101 late Monday night, the seventh recorded sale of over $32,000 for a Mantle rookie since last August. The going rate prior to the middle of 2015 was $10,000-$15,000. That’s now what you’ll pay for a card in the 4-5 range (and there are several listed right now). The average price of a 1952 Topps Mantle in that same … [Read more...] about Notes: Mantle Rookie Sales; Baseball Artist at Work; Topps ‘Cards’ in Braves’ New Park; Heritage Museum
Rare W600 Lajoie Coming to Auction
A record-breaking salary. A jump to a new league. A court challenge. It may seem like the elements of a story you’d fine in the pages of a recent sports media website but actually, it was part of the baseball landscape in 1902. Philadelphia star Nap Lajoie was offered big bucks to sign with the new American League in 1901 and for a salary of $4,000 (the equivalent … [Read more...] about Rare W600 Lajoie Coming to Auction
1910 E96 Philadelphia Caramel Set Was “2nd Series” of Prior Release
In 1909, the Philadelphia Caramel Company produced its first baseball card set (E95). The following year, the company returned with the E96 Philadelphia Caramel release and a slightly larger checklist. E96 Philadelphia Caramel Basics The E96 Philadelphia Caramel cards were very similar to the E95 set that preceded them. The size, 1 1/2" wide x 2 5/8" tall, remained exactly … [Read more...] about 1910 E96 Philadelphia Caramel Set Was “2nd Series” of Prior Release