More vintage baseball cards from the Richard Merkin Collection are on the auction block. Items from the collection brought record prices during the last auction conducted by Hake’s, including $25,255 for a 1928 Pittsburgh Crawfords Negro League Team photo that featured Josh Gibson and was signed by Harold “Hooks” Tinker along with a number of rare Cuban baseball cards such as … [Read more...] about Auction of Large Cuban Baseball Card Collection Continues
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2004 World Series Ring Goes on Local Auction Block
A former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher is selling his 2004 World Series ring. Scott Williamson says he's consigned the ring to Everything but the House, a Cincinnati-based auction company. It's believed to be the first player's ring from the Red Sox team that broke an 86-year drought of championships to be offered for sale. A scout's ring was placed on eBay in 2007. The … [Read more...] about 2004 World Series Ring Goes on Local Auction Block
Owed Money, Attorneys Withdraw
The law firm representing memorabilia dealer Peter Nash in a case involving the proposed auction of a 1912 Red Sox World Series trophy says they're bailing out. Three lawyers from the Hoboken firm ChronakisSiachos LLC filed papers in New Jersey Superior Court recently, indicating they hadn't been paid for their services during June, July, August and September. Peter G. … [Read more...] about Owed Money, Attorneys Withdraw
Yankees Loss Cost Steiner
Fans tired of seeing big market, big money teams advance in the playoffs aren't complaining about it, but losses by the Red Sox and Yankees cost Steiner Sports at least $1 million in revenue according to the company's CEO. Brandon Steiner's New Rochelle, New York-based company has deals with both teams to sell memorabilia and the Yankees and Bosox are far and away the … [Read more...] about Yankees Loss Cost Steiner
Williams Fan, Collector Helps Kids
Bud Elwin is a collector who believes in giving back. Every Friday and Saturday this summer, the 72-year-old Red Sox fan from Maine has set up a table full of baseball memorabilia trying to raise money for a child abuse and neglect foundation. He sells raffle tickets for a weekly prize drawing for one of his items, which include autographed jerseys and other items he's … [Read more...] about Williams Fan, Collector Helps Kids
34 MLB Draftees Now Part of Bowman Draft Picks
Topps now has 34 draft picks confirmed as signers for its 2011 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects set. Fourth overall pick Dylan Bundy (Orioles) joined #5 selection Bubba Starling (Royals), #7 selection Archie Bradley (Diamondbacks) and #24 Taylor Guerrieri (Rays) are now part of the checklist. Of the 34 confirmed signers, 33 of the subjects were selected in the 1st … [Read more...] about 34 MLB Draftees Now Part of Bowman Draft Picks
MnM Auction Includes Ruth Advertising Piece, Dozens of Signed Baseballs
MnM Sportscards launches its next auction this Saturday with items available from nearly every decade of 20th century professional baseball. Included are a collection of 30 high-grade team signed baseballs, many from from the 1950’s and 60’s, a Babe Ruth Lee overalls advertising piece,a 1914 Lord Lonsdale Middleweight Championship Belt awarded to Champion Tommy Mullen, a … [Read more...] about MnM Auction Includes Ruth Advertising Piece, Dozens of Signed Baseballs
Topps Adds More Autographs to 2011 Bowman Draft Picks
Topps has added more autographs to its 2011 Bowman Draft Picks and Prospects boxes. Of the 30 confirmed signers, 29 of the subjects were selected in the 1st Round of the 2011 MLB Draft (including supplemental 1st Round). Bowman Draft Picks, which streets late November, guarantees a Chrome on-card autograph in every hobby box. In addition, the product features autographs … [Read more...] about Topps Adds More Autographs to 2011 Bowman Draft Picks
2011 Ringside Boxing Round 2 Box Break
by Rich Klein In many ways, I am a sports and a hobby dinosaur. I grew up in an era were great boxing matches were frequently featured live on Network TV. Some of those fights would be on Saturday afternoons during programs such as Wide World of Sports or the CBS Sports Spectacular. Remember? Others, especially fights involving Muhammad Ali, would be on network prime … [Read more...] about 2011 Ringside Boxing Round 2 Box Break
Cy Young Jersey Brings $657,250 at Auction
About 150 bidders and spectators watched more than 100 premium sports memorabilia pieces go under the hammer Thursday night in Chicago. The Heritage Live event saw some heavy bidding on several one of a kind pieces. A 1908 Cy Young Boston Red Sox jersey topped all lots when it sold for $657,250 including the buyer's premium at the swanky Muvico Theatres. Dallas-based … [Read more...] about Cy Young Jersey Brings $657,250 at Auction