George Sisler would probably be amused by the fuss one of his old bats was causing nearly a century after it served as part of his record-setting arsenal but it's serious business to a prominent west coast collector and the company where it was created over 97 years ago. The well-traveled piece of lumber dates from 1920 and was once part of a traveling display of … [Read more...] about Sisler Bat Ownership Part of Court Case
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Items from Christie’s Baseball Auction on Display in Chicago
Millions of dollars worth of vintage baseball memorabilia goes on the block next month when Christie’s hosts “The Golden Age of Baseball” memorabilia auction. Now, select items from a pair of catalogs being distributed to bidders is out on tour. The private collection of artifacts includes over 250 items plus another catalog with rare, original baseball … [Read more...] about Items from Christie’s Baseball Auction on Display in Chicago
National Pastime Museum Collection Heading to Christie’s
Christie’s doesn’t conduct regular sports-related auctions anymore but the well-known New York auction company will offer what it calls “one of the most important and comprehensive collections of baseball memorabilia and photography ever offered at auction” next month. “The Golden Age of Baseball, Selections from the National Pastime Museum” will be a two-day event October … [Read more...] about National Pastime Museum Collection Heading to Christie’s