The story behind the provenance is definitely a little different but a World Series-used Roberto Clemente bat is coming to auction this summer. Heritage Auctions will offer the 36-inch, 36.6 ounce Louisville Slugger attributed to use in the 1971 World Series in its Summer Platinum Auction. Included is a letter from a Pittsburgh Pirates executive and even a newspaper … [Read more...] about 1971 Clemente Bat Coming to Auction; Was Gift in Return for World Series Good Luck Charm
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Ruth Bat, Rookie Card Top REA Sale
Everyone wants a Babe. From game bats to cards to signed baseballs and everything in between, the top name on the list of auction sold prices is Ruth more often than not. Late Sunday night, it proved true again with some fabulous Babe-a-bilia topping the Robert Edward Auctions Spring Catalog Auction. In all, auction sales totaled $7.85 million. A … [Read more...] about Ruth Bat, Rookie Card Top REA Sale
“Momen” Clemente Bat Dates to Pirates’ 1960 Championship
It was a childhood nickname that Roberto Clemente used on his game bats until he became a World Series champion. Now, the last bat carrying that humorous moniker is about to go on the auction block. As a youngster in Puerto Rico, Clemente’s family members began calling him “Momen” for “momentito” (“just a moment” in Spanish), a word he used often when … [Read more...] about “Momen” Clemente Bat Dates to Pirates’ 1960 Championship
Ruth, Clemente Bats, Vintage Knicks Items Part of Lelands Auction
Lelands has kicked off its 2017 Winter Auction with over 1,200 lots of sports, historic and entertainment memorabilia on the block. In addition to the launch of its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers that has several game-worn jerseys up for bid, the auction includes game-used memorabilia, sports cards and other material from iconic athletes past and … [Read more...] about Ruth, Clemente Bats, Vintage Knicks Items Part of Lelands Auction
McClanahan Jersey, Clemente Items Top Classic Auction
Another jersey worn by a member of the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team has been sold at auction. Rob McClanahan’s red, white and blue jersey from the ‘Miracle on Ice’ victory over the USSR was purchased for $86,220 early Thursday morning, according to auction officials. The price includes a 19.5% buyer’s premium. McClanahan was a key member of the young USA squad … [Read more...] about McClanahan Jersey, Clemente Items Top Classic Auction