The family of Roger Bresnahan has consigned five items from the Hall of Fame catcher’s career to Heritage Auctions’ upcoming Platinum Night event in New York. Included are a catcher’s mitt and game model bat, a traveling trunk, two loving cups presented to Bresnahan during his career and an original Carl Horner portrait, signed as a Christmas gift to his brother early in his … [Read more...] about Bresnahan Items Offer Glimpse into Hall of Fame Career
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Demand Grows For Odell Beckham Autographs After Legendary Leap
The New York Giants may not be playoff caliber but if the demand for Odell Beckham autographs is any indication, they do at least have a major star in the making. Beckham’s amazing catch Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys will be one you’ll see a few hundred times—at least—over the next dozen years or so. Signed photos of Beckham’s catch were already available on the … [Read more...] about Demand Grows For Odell Beckham Autographs After Legendary Leap
Lou and a Brew… and a Smoke
He may have become one of the patron saints of baseball but in reality, Lou Gehrig wasn’t all that different from the thousands who watched him play in the 1920’s and 30’s. After a hard day’s work he still enjoyed a cold beverage and a smoke. There’s irrefutable proof of that in our Vintage Photo of the Day from RMY Auctions. This extremely rare news photograph shows … [Read more...] about Lou and a Brew… and a Smoke
Giants Deny Lawsuit Claims That Eli Manning, Giants Duped Collectors
A new lawsuit claims the New York Giants and quarterback Eli Manning altered uniforms and equipment, including some from Super Bowl victories, to appear game used. The suit, filed by collector/dealer Eric Inselberg, claims "dozens" of forgeries were pased off on collectors. Inselberg claims Manning participated in the scheme so he could hang on to his personal items. The … [Read more...] about Giants Deny Lawsuit Claims That Eli Manning, Giants Duped Collectors
Cool History: Autographed WWII Era Giants Bat Includes Rare Ott Signature
In 1945, Mel Ott was on the tail end of an unprecedented career and serving as player-manager for the fifth place New York Giants. Although he was only 36, he was in the 20th year of a major league career that began when John McGraw put the then-17-year-old Ott into left field for the fading 'Irish' Meusel. Following the 1926 season Ross Youngs, a hall of fame outfielder in … [Read more...] about Cool History: Autographed WWII Era Giants Bat Includes Rare Ott Signature
Coughlin’s Super Bowl Flip Card, Cap Up for Bid
New York Giants' coach Tom Coughlin is hoping to raise money for his foundation through a special auction of items used in Super Bowl XLVI. Coughlin's autographed, game-worn cap and the flip chart he carried on the sidelines are being sold with proceeds to benefit the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, which assists children with leukemia and other cancers and their families by providing … [Read more...] about Coughlin’s Super Bowl Flip Card, Cap Up for Bid
Sneak Peek at Warriors Autograph Stash; Steiner Giants Session
There's money to be made if you're in the business of selling Super Bowl champion New York Giants memorabilia. The G-Men were in danger of not making the playoffs late in the year, but we all know how things turned out. The team's huge fan base includes a lot of memorabilia collectors and fans who just buy stuff when the Yankees, Giants or other New York team wins a … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek at Warriors Autograph Stash; Steiner Giants Session
Has Bobby Thomson’s 1951 ‘Shot’ Jersey Already Been Found?
Dan Scheinman lives in San Francisco so it wouldn't be a shock to know he's in the tech industry. It also wouldn't be a surprise to know he has a vintage Giants jersey in his collection of baseball memorabilia. It will definitely open some eyes to know that he might just have one of the post-War game's most valuable artifacts hanging amid the rest of his stash. He can't be … [Read more...] about Has Bobby Thomson’s 1951 ‘Shot’ Jersey Already Been Found?
How Does Death Really Affect The Value of An Autograph?
Some well-known sports personalities sign as many autographs as they can to keep the value low and, they hope, keep the opportunists to a minimum. Others don’t sign many at all to keep the price up so they can make more money in their next private signing deal or card company autograph contract. One factor that neither philosopher can control is how long they have … [Read more...] about How Does Death Really Affect The Value of An Autograph?
1914 World Series Ring May Bust Myth
The 1914 Boston Braves were a team for the ages. Trailing the first place New York Giants by 11 games on July 18, the team that would be dubbed the "Miracle Braves" went on a tear. They won 60 of their last 76 games to win the pennant, then disposed of the heavily favored Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series. Now, a relic from that legendary team is giving collectors … [Read more...] about 1914 World Series Ring May Bust Myth