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Photo Of Lou Gehrig With Hartford Senators Up For Bid In Heritage Auctions Sale

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There are plenty of photographs of Lou Gehrig, mostly depicting him as he wielded his potent bat during his Hall of Fame career with the New York Yankees. But photos of Gehrig as a minor leaguer are rare. One such image of the young Iron Horse posing with other members of the Hartford Senators of the Class A Eastern League is part of Heritage Auctions’ Icons Photography … [Read more...] about Photo Of Lou Gehrig With Hartford Senators Up For Bid In Heritage Auctions Sale

Two Legends Meet: Babe Ruth and Billy Sunday

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Babe Ruth was emerging as a baseball superstar when the Boston Red Sox began spring training in 1919. Already a formidable left-handed pitcher, Ruth also captivated and excited crowds with his long, arching home run clouts. Meanwhile, Billy Sunday was established as America’s most famous evangelist. His revivals drew thousands of people as he traveled the country. Sunday … [Read more...] about Two Legends Meet: Babe Ruth and Billy Sunday

Lou Gehrig Day Signed Photo Brings $108,169

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What is believed to be the only autographed version of the famous Lou Gehrig Day photograph sold at auction early Saturday for $108,169.   An original print from 1939, the photo carried an inscription from the Yankee slugger who had been diagnosed with the disease that would take his life just two years later.  Gehrig signatures following his diagnosis in 1939 up to the time of … [Read more...] about Lou Gehrig Day Signed Photo Brings $108,169

Leland’s Reveals Auction Details

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Among the featured items in Lelands.com current auction, which closes December 16 is an extremely rare jersey worn by baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew,  Derek Jeter’s ball from his 3000th hit at bat, a 1971 Pele Brazil Game Worn Jersey, and championship rings from Jim Katcavage and Darvin Ham. The 100% original, 1959 Washington Senators jersey (Reserve: $10,000) is … [Read more...] about Leland’s Reveals Auction Details

Rare King Kelly Program Passes $100,000

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What SCP Auctions calls the "greatest 19th Century baseball autograph find in hobby history" is making an impression on collectors of rare baseball memorabilia--and those fascinated by the pro game's early history. A program from a testimonial banquet given to Mike "King" Kelly by the Boston Elks Lodge in May of 1887 and carrying an autographed photo of the charismatic, … [Read more...] about Rare King Kelly Program Passes $100,000

Sharp Dressed Men: 1909 Tigers Team Photo

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Getting the boys together for a team picture was an occasion to dress the part of a professional, even if most of mainstream America still had a less than honorable view of ballplayers.  Like many photographs of the day, a 1909 Detroit Tigers team gathering was taken in photographer's studio.  Captured for eternity are some of the game's all-time greats during their … [Read more...] about Sharp Dressed Men: 1909 Tigers Team Photo

Rare 1916 Baseball Photo Brings $32,811

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Bullet Joe Rogan.  Dobie Moore.  Oscar "Heavy" Johnson.  Three names familiar to Negro League historians were featured on a rare 1916 baseball photograph that sold for $32,811 at Hake's Auction last week. The large, framed photo depicted the 14-man squad of the 25th infantry "Wreckers".  The black and white photo drerw 30 bids.  It was part of the well-known Richard Merkin … [Read more...] about Rare 1916 Baseball Photo Brings $32,811

Photos Starred in Hunt Auction

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In a sign that prices for sports memorabilia may be gaining momentum, a vintage photography collection from a devout New York Giants fan sold at Hunt Auctions’ live public auction for $136,138 in King of Prussia, PA. Hand assembled from the 1920s to 1960s before the Giants relocated to San Francisco, the 100+ lot collection showcases the frequency of correspondence between … [Read more...] about Photos Starred in Hunt Auction