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Weil Baking Ruth Rookie Tops Auction Bidding

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Owning a Babe Ruth rookie card is the ultimate for most vintage card collectors.  Whether you call his 1914 Baltimore News card a rookie or the more common 1916 photo that pictures him in a big league uniform for the first time, it's a major score if you can land one. Of course, it helps to have some serious disposable income. The latest Ruth rookie card to change hands … [Read more...] about Weil Baking Ruth Rookie Tops Auction Bidding

Ruth Family Photos Bring $62K

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It was as close to beefcake as a brother could get in 1928.  The image of a smiling Babe Ruth, wearing a tank top, was one of five he personalized to his sister Mamie.  This week, the photos, along with her copy of The Babe Ruth Story, also signed by the Babe, were sold by Schulte Auctions. The six Ruth signed items and a Lou Gehrig photo, also signed to Mary (Mamie) … [Read more...] about Ruth Family Photos Bring $62K

Yogi-Jackie Photo: A Gift to the Prez…Maybe

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Tom Murro got to meet President Obama when they each visited Farm Neck Golf Club during the chief exec's vacation last year. This year, the Murros are returning to the island where he maintains a part-time residence.   He's hoping to fulfill a long-running effort to give Mr. Obama a special piece of baseball memorabilia. Murro had Yogi Berra sign a photo from the 1955 … [Read more...] about Yogi-Jackie Photo: A Gift to the Prez…Maybe

John Rogers Photo Archive Tally: 32 million in 15 months

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John Rogers has always been a collector, but the Arkansas businessman found it bittersweet when he'd finish a complete set of vintage cards. The part he liked best...the search for missing pieces...was over. Now, he's turned one part of his hobby into a thriving business where the thrill of the hunt never ends. Rogers is the man behind the John Rogers Photo Archive.  … [Read more...] about John Rogers Photo Archive Tally: 32 million in 15 months

Classic Iooss Photos Will Raise $ for Injured Troops

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Homes For Our Troops is auctioning off six original photo prints by award-winning sports photographer Walter Iooss. The Memorial Day auction proceeds will go to Homes for Our Troops to help continue their mission of building specially-adapted homes for severely injured veterans. Iooss is well known for his portraits of famous athletes, more than 300 Sports … [Read more...] about Classic Iooss Photos Will Raise $ for Injured Troops