It would host events ranging from papal masses to rock concerts. There were big football games and boxing mega bouts. Thousands prayed there. Thousands more played there. Pope John Paul to Paul O'Neill. Billy Conn to Billy Joel. Baseball is what it was built for, of course. Jacob Ruppert was tired of sharing the Polo Grounds with the Giants so he … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Construction of Yankee Stadium
RMY Auctions January 2020
Photo of the Day: Bowman Gum’s Right Hand…Woman
“No, it’s not my terrific personality. They know I come bearing gifts—contracts, checks and immortality of sorts.” Joan Crosby had a pretty good handle on her job when she was interviewed for the production of a wire service photograph in the summer of 1953. Crosby was Bowman Gum’s representative, a woman responsible for not only acquiring player agreements … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Bowman Gum’s Right Hand…Woman
Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Photo Dates to June 1932 Contest
Photographs of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig conversing or posing for the camera aren’t rare but newly discovered images that can be dated to a specific moment in time usually perk up the ears of collectors who appreciate them. In 1932, the two icons were sharing a conversation as the Yankees battled the White Sox in Chicago and the scene was captured by a local newspaper … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Photo Dates to June 1932 Contest
Photo of the Day: Matty’s Last Days with the Giants
He was, unfortunately, a shell of his former self and his life would take an even more ominous turn before long but in the spring or early summer of 1916, Christy Mathewson was still revered by baseball fans and sought by photographers. A photo of the Hall of Fame posing outside the New York Giants dugout 103 years ago is making its hobby debut this month. RMY Auctions is … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Matty’s Last Days with the Giants
Cuban Photographer’s 1947 Image of Jackie Robinson Arrives at Auction
The path ahead wouldn’t always be so pleasant but in March of 1947, a slight smile crossed his face as he touched home plate after hitting a home run for the Montreal Royals. Cuba was a fairly welcoming place and the Army veteran was getting the opportunity to showcase his baseball skills in front of other big league players, coaches and managers. Soon he’d be … [Read more...] about Cuban Photographer’s 1947 Image of Jackie Robinson Arrives at Auction
1908 Cobb World Series Photo Among RMY Headliners
An original photo of 21-year-old Ty Cobb sliding home during what's considered to be the finest World Series performance of his career is part of RMY Auctions' newly opened Winter Premier catalog. The auction includes over 1,400 sports, historic and entertainment photos. The quality of the 8x10 silver gelatin photo rivals the more famous image of Cobb sliding hard into … [Read more...] about 1908 Cobb World Series Photo Among RMY Headliners