Nap Lajoie is perhaps most famous to collectors for his extremely rare 1933 Goudey short print card, which is the most difficult to acquire in the set. However, the former Cleveland and Philadelphia star has numerous other interesting pre-war options for buyers on a budget. Collecting any player from the early 1900s may seem like a daunting and expensive proposition, but … [Read more...] about Nap Lajoie: Beyond The ’33 Goudey
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Vintage Buy of the Week: Ultra-Rare 1915 E106 Nap Lajoie
Many average collectors may have never seen one in person or even known they exist but you could probably round up every 1915 E106 American Caramel card and fit them into a good-sized shoe box. It’s one of those early sets that rarely gets any attention but is thousands of times harder to collect than something like T206. In cooperation with Just Collect, our Vintage Buy of … [Read more...] about Vintage Buy of the Week: Ultra-Rare 1915 E106 Nap Lajoie
Century-Old Cards, Rare Nagurski, Joe Jackson Rookie All Part of Love of the Game Auction
Some of the hobby's most popular vintage sports cards, baseball card collections more than 100 years old and seldom seen pieces of sports memorabilia help lead off the hobby's next major auction. A 1935 Silver Certificate autographed by Babe Ruth, a rare 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski (graded EX 5 by PSA), an original Arthur K. Miller painting of Hall of Fame legend … [Read more...] about Century-Old Cards, Rare Nagurski, Joe Jackson Rookie All Part of Love of the Game Auction
Pete Maravich New Orleans Jazz Warm-Up Jacket Highlights MEARS Auction
MEARS Online Auctions has launched its latest monthly event, featuring a 1977 Pete Maravich New Orleans Jazz warmup jacket, more than 80 game worn caps and game-used bats, including a 1925-28 Rogers Hornsby model, a 1977 Pete Rose gamer, a collection of 45 J. Edgar Hoover FBI letters and dozens of other pieces. Memorabilia The Pete Maravich warmup jacket is the star of … [Read more...] about Pete Maravich New Orleans Jazz Warm-Up Jacket Highlights MEARS Auction
1922 Ty Cobb Uniform Sells for $385,500
A full Ty Cobb uniform believed to have been worn in 1922 sold for $385,500 at auction on Friday afternoon. Just four Cobb uniforms are known to exist. The uniform was part of a large live auction conducted by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The final price includes a buyer's premium. Like most game-used equipment and apparel, the Cobb uniform was sent to the minor leagues … [Read more...] about 1922 Ty Cobb Uniform Sells for $385,500
1910 All-Star Tour Letters Surface; Will Be Sold
Hunt Auctions has discovered a significant cache of autographed correspondence and general ephemera relating to a proposed baseball All-Star Tour to have taken place in 1910. The letters and contracts have been added to the company's upcoming Louisville Slugger Auction set for next month. Cincinnati promoter Daniel A. Fletcher (DA) had set out to conduct a series of post … [Read more...] about 1910 All-Star Tour Letters Surface; Will Be Sold
2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Baseball Released
Upper Deck has released its first baseball-themed trading card set since January 2010. 2011 SP Legendary Cuts Baseball continues one of the company's most popular lines. The high-end product is focused on autographs of past and present players. “We’re extremely excited about this particular release,” said Grant Sandground, Upper Deck’s product manager. “Collectors … [Read more...] about 2011 Upper Deck Legendary Cuts Baseball Released
1914 Cracker Jack, 1933 Goudey Complete Sets Headline Mile High Auction
One of the most extensive offerings of rare and high grade sports collectibles to be offered at public auction in quite some time gets underway next Monday. Mile High Card Company launches its fall auction with the top-rated 1914 Cracker Jack baseball set among the items set to be sold. “As with all of our sales we are exceptionally pleased with the items being offered … [Read more...] about 1914 Cracker Jack, 1933 Goudey Complete Sets Headline Mile High Auction
Mantle Jersey, Game Used Bats Pace Auction
An autographed, game-worn 1955 Mickey Mantle Yankees jersey sold for $125,332 in SCP Auctions’ latest online auction. Tagged exclusively for Mantle, it features blue chain stitching on the front tail that reads, “Mantle, 55-7,” accompanied by Mantle’s signature. “Mickey Mantle is a name that consistently generates frenzied competition at auction and this incredible jersey … [Read more...] about Mantle Jersey, Game Used Bats Pace Auction