Grab a seat. Richie Aurigemma has been doing that for more than 30 years, collecting vintage stadium chairs. And his latest find comes from an iconic stadium torn down nearly 60 years ago. Aurigemma, 57, uncovered two rows of triple-seat field box chairs from the Polo Grounds, the longtime home of the New York Giants and the first stadium for the New York Mets. The park … [Read more...] about Pull Up A Chair: Polo Grounds Triple-Seat Field Box Seats Are A Real Find
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Photo of the Day: Babe and the 1934 AL All-Star Outfield
The first one had been an idea cooked up by a sportswriter and turned out to be a smashing success. Little did Arch Ward know that his “game of stars” would still be going strong into the next century. As important as the first one was back in 1933, the second All-Star Game was a history maker in its own right and let the baseball world know that the concept was … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Babe and the 1934 AL All-Star Outfield
Notes: Slugger Auction TV Segment; GBSCC Show; Polo Grounds Exhibit
It's the final week of bidding for the annual Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum Auction, which culminates with a live element at the facility on Saturday. Hunt Auctions is once again conducting the sale. Company president David Hunt talked with WKRC-TV about the sale of the Green Diamond Collection, curated by Dayton native and long-time hobbyist Bob Crotty and … [Read more...] about Notes: Slugger Auction TV Segment; GBSCC Show; Polo Grounds Exhibit
Upcoming Exhibit Tells Polo Grounds Story Through Memorabilia
The Polo Grounds will come alive again through an upcoming exhibition located in the shadows of where the extinct sports venue once stood in New York City. “Home Plate: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds” will open at the Morris-Jumel Mansion on August 22 and run through January 5, featuring memorabilia from moments associated with the historic stadium. The … [Read more...] about Upcoming Exhibit Tells Polo Grounds Story Through Memorabilia
Groundskeeper’s Son Consigns Plate from Thomson’s Homer
The search for the ball Bobby Thomson hit to famously win the 1951 pennant for the New York Giants has been the subject of tavern gossip, news stories—even a book and short film--but what happened to it likely will never be known. The same for the uniform he wore on that early October day. His bat is the Hall of Fame. His cap sold for $173,000 in an auction … [Read more...] about Groundskeeper’s Son Consigns Plate from Thomson’s Homer
1914 Polo Grounds Set Good Value For The Money
When it comes to finding pre-war cards on a budget, few top the 1914 Polo Grounds game set. Here's a closer look at this unique collectible that provides an exceptional value. 1914 Polo Grounds Set Basics The 1914 Polo Grounds cards were part of a baseball game by the Card Baseball Game Company of Norfolk, VA. The cards have rounded corners (more on that later) like … [Read more...] about 1914 Polo Grounds Set Good Value For The Money
Lifetime Ticket Collection Full of Memories
Stan Sherr’s first football game was the 1938 NFL Championship at the Polo Grounds. He nearly froze, but his New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 23-17. That helped kick-start an intense interest in the Giants and all sports and through it all he kept virtually every ticket stub from every game he ever attended, from that first one through the next several … [Read more...] about Lifetime Ticket Collection Full of Memories