Bill Dickey didn’t have enough fingers to hold all of his World Series rings. The legendary catcher joined the New York Yankees in 1928, played through the early 1940s before entering military service and then served as a manager and coach. During his time in pinstripes, Dickey won an astonishing 13 World Series titles. Now, one of the best known photos of the … [Read more...] about Photo That Became Bill Dickey’s 1939, ’40 Cards at Auction
RMY Auctions August 2017
Photo of the Day: Cy Young Heads Back to Cleveland
His career was winding down but Cy Young could still wing it. At age 41 in 1908 he tossed the third no-hitter of his career, the oldest player ever to toss one. It was a record that would stand until Nolan Ryan broke it 82 years later. He'd finish the year with a 1.26 earned run average. Now, a photo of Young, wearing his Boston uniform in that fabled season, is the … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Cy Young Heads Back to Cleveland
Photo of the Day: 1927 Yankees Wrap Up the Pennant
Baseball had never seen a team quite like the 1927 New York Yankees. Blessed not just with one superstar, but two, the Yankees were dominant from the start of the season until the final game. Ninety years later, they’re still considered by most to be the greatest team of all-time. Items associated with that team are in high demand, especially those unquestionably … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: 1927 Yankees Wrap Up the Pennant
Photo of the Day: Lou Gehrig’s Last Hurrah
It had become a familiar feeling. A long season over. Victory in the World Series. A celebration in the locker room. For Lou Gehrig, 1938 marked the sixth time in his career he was able to let loose on an October afternoon. The Yankees had just swept the Chicago Cubs, winning two at Wrigley Field and then two more at Yankee Stadium. Gehrig … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Lou Gehrig’s Last Hurrah
Happy Felsch Rookie Year Photo at Auction
Four seasons before a bad decision would end a brilliant baseball career, Oscar “Happy Felsch”, the best baseball player ever to come out of Milwaukee, WI, was a 23-year-old big league newcomer. A photo capturing the arrival of a key member of the Black Sox into the major league fraternity is now up for auction. Originating with the Chicago Tribune Photo Bureau, the 5 … [Read more...] about Happy Felsch Rookie Year Photo at Auction