The power-hitting tandem of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig fueled the New York Yankees’ run of three straight American League pennants from 1926 through 1928, and back-to-back World Series titles in 1927-1928. After their iconic 1927 season, when Ruth hit 60 home runs and Gehrig connected for 47, the two went on a nationwide barnstorming tour, captaining teams called the “Bustin’ … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Gehrig And Ruth Go Barnstorming
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Photo of the Day: Gehrig Has a Beef on Opening Day 1936
Your mind’s first image of Lou Gehrig may be the smiling portrait on his classic 1934 Goudey card or maybe yukking it up in one of those old dual photos with Babe Ruth. Some think of him standing at the microphone during the famous ‘Luckiest Man’ speech. Missing from all of those, however, is the Gehrig between the lines. Make no mistake, the Iron Horse was a serious … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Gehrig Has a Beef on Opening Day 1936
Photo of the Day: Ruth’s New Contract
The stock market had crashed several months earlier and the country was in a world of hurt when the Yankees arrived for spring training in 1930. They had more problems than wondering how the economic conditions would affect ticket sales, though. The Babe wasn’t happy. He’d put in more than 10 years in Yankee pinstripes, ushering in record attendance in the team’s still … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Ruth’s New Contract
Photo of the Day: Packers vs Bears 1939
When you think of the great Green Bay Packers teams of the past, your mind probably conjures up images of Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, Jim Taylor, Ray Nitschke, Willie Davis and the rest of the great 1960s lineup. The Packers, though, had plenty of great moments long before then. Our Photo of the Day from RMY Auctions takes you back to the fall of 1939. This … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Packers vs Bears 1939
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
New to Market 1912 Joe Jackson Photo at Auction
A previously unknown image of Shoeless Joe Jackson is our RMY Auctions Vintage Photo of the Day. The 5” x 8 ¾” news photograph shows Jackson, playing for the Cleveland Naps in 1912, just his second full season in the big leagues. It’s attributed to famed Cleveland photographer Louis Van Oeyen whose name is written on the back, above the date stamp and Jackson’s name. … [Read more...] about New to Market 1912 Joe Jackson Photo at Auction
Eddie Cicotte 1919 Black Sox Photo Uncovered
Eddie Cicotte may have had some gripes but in early August of 1919, he was probably feeling pretty good. He was having a good season pitching for a very good Chicago White Sox team. He knew a 25 win season was within easy reach and the 30 he’d need to score a bonus from owner Charlie Comiskey was almost certain. More bonus money awaited if the Sox could win the World Series … [Read more...] about Eddie Cicotte 1919 Black Sox Photo Uncovered
Photo Used for Hack Wilson’s 1933 Goudey Card Up for Bid
They may have been created by artists, but photographs are what launched many of the cards in the 1933 Goudey baseball set. Just a couple of years removed from a season for the ages, Cubs star Hack Wilson took a cut for one photographer and the result became cardboard history. Today’s Photo of the Day in conjunction with RMY Auctions is this Associated Press wire photo of … [Read more...] about Photo Used for Hack Wilson’s 1933 Goudey Card Up for Bid