It happens every summer -- a much heralded young prospect is called up and flirts with greatness sending the collecting world into a tizzy. Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers drew plenty of interest when he was called up Triple-A Pawtucket on July 23, 2017. The 20-year-old Dominican was the youngest player in the major leagues at the time. Just two days later he … [Read more...]
Red Sox 2013 World Series Memorabilia Tracker
In the end, there was no doubt. Shane Victorino's latest big post-season hit and some exceptional pitching put an end to any hopes of a Game 7 with the N.L. Champs on Halloween night. Collectors and fans are now honing in on items associated with the Red Sox. eBay was doing a brisk business and other sites selling sports memorabilia also came prepared. A look at some 2013 … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Greater Boston Sports Collectors Club Show Should Rock
The timing couldn’t be much better. The Greater Boston Sports Collectors Club’s 28th New England National show will get underway less than 36 hours after the Red Sox clinched the 2013 World Series and first at home since Babe Ruth was a member of the team. The popular show kicks off this weekend at the Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA and you can probably guess … [Read more...]
Victorino’s ALCS Clinching Slam Ball Could Fetch $50,000-$100,000
The grand slam home run ball hit by Shane Victorino last week to push the Red Sox into the World Series will be a part of SCP Auctions’ fall auction beginning Wednesday, Nov. 20. Nick Wood, a 23-year old University of Rhode Island student and lifelong Red Sox fan from Westborough, Mass., has consigned the ball to auction after it landed at his feet in the stands at Fenway … [Read more...]
Man Who Caught Victorino Home Run Ball Mulls Options
He didn't make a barehanded catch or a leaping grab but Red Sox fan Nick Wood has quite a tale to tell about the home run ball he's walking around with these days. Wood sort of lucked into tickets for last Saturday night's American League Championship Series game but came away with the biggest souvenir of the night. Seated in the stands at Fenway Park with the Sox down … [Read more...]