He took great pride in his ability to execute what we’d call “small ball” today so it’s not surprising that on multiple occasions Ty Cobb happily complied with photographers’ requests to show off his bunting style. As Cobb’s former batboy, Jimmy Lanier, recalled in a SABR volume entitled The National Pastime, “Mr. Cobb would run several miles every day, run the bases … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Ty Cobb Bunting Photo Dates to 1918-19
RMY Auctions March 2020
Photo of the Day: Dawn of Night Baseball Captured in Newly Uncovered Image
These days it’s the norm, but 85 years ago, there had never been a night game in either the American or National League. Advancements in lighting technology had made it possible, though, and during the winter meetings, the NL voted to allow it in time for the 1935 season. Only one team took advantage of the new concept. The Cincinnati Reds scheduled … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Dawn of Night Baseball Captured in Newly Uncovered Image
1913 Joe Jackson Photo Emerges, Now at Auction
A century old newspaper photo of Joe Jackson in action is being offered publicly for the first time in RMY Auctions’ new online catalog. The 3 ¾” x 4 ¾” image shows the 25-year-old Jackson eyeing a pitch during Cleveland Naps spring training in 1913. The photo is different from many taken because the vast majority show Jackson in a posed position, rather than on the … [Read more...] about 1913 Joe Jackson Photo Emerges, Now at Auction
Candid Gehrig Photo at Fenway Among RMY Headliners
With Babe Ruth finally out of the picture, Lou Gehrig had become baseball's marquee name in 1936. He had played in more than 1,700 consecutive games but showed no sign of fatigue. Now, a rare candid image from that season--taken in the ballpark of the Yanks' biggest rival--is on the auction block. RMY Auctions has kicked off its March Collectors Auction with over 500 … [Read more...] about Candid Gehrig Photo at Fenway Among RMY Headliners