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Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Signed Photo Heads to Auction

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Arthur Hull began taking pictures professionally in 1908 at the age of 19.  By the late 1930s an important photography book hailed him “as one of the country’s best known freelancers with the camera.” He also worked for The New York Times and The Associated Press, the nation’s two most prestigious news outlets. “Like the G-men he always gets his man,” wrote a reporter … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Signed Photo Heads to Auction

Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale

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Wayne Gretzky’s last Edmonton Oilers jersey -- worn when he won his final Stanley Cup and complete with champagne stains –is on the market for the first time.  The jersey is a highlight of Grey Flannel Auctions summer auction, which opened this week. Bidding has already surpassed $400,000. Grey Flannel’s Michael Russek called the 1988 jersey “the end of an era” and said … [Read more...] about Champagne Stained Gretzky Cup Jersey Headlines GFA Summer Sale

Notes: Player Estate Ruth-Gehrig Ball; Walmart Card Thief; Harper-Fanatics Deal Took Awhile

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Owned by the family of former minor league and New York Yankees pitcher Walt Smallwood, a fresh Babe Ruth-Lou Gehrig dual signed baseball has a new home. Smallwood, who had two brief stints with the New York Yankees in 1917 and 1919, went on to pitch 12 more seasons for various minor league teams.  It was some time during the latter part of his career when he … [Read more...] about Notes: Player Estate Ruth-Gehrig Ball; Walmart Card Thief; Harper-Fanatics Deal Took Awhile

Newly Uncovered Ruth-Gehrig Photo Dates to June 1932 Contest

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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

1927 Yankees Uniform to Be Auctioned

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A 1927 New York Yankees uniform worn by backup infielder Ray Morehart has been consigned to auction and will be sold this spring.  The rare uniform representing one of baseball's greatest teams is still in its original, unaltered state.  The '27 Yankees were Morehart's final team after a brief but solid big league career and the lot to be offered by Heritage Auctions includes … [Read more...] about 1927 Yankees Uniform to Be Auctioned

Ruth-Gehrig Ball Topped $2.1 Million Auction

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Lelands.com recently concluded its summer auction, with 1,344 lots totaling $2.1 million.  The highest priced item of the event was a high grade Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig signed ball  which fetched $53,152. The most controversial item, a naked photo of Joe DiMaggio sold for $17,233. In the 1930’s photograph, DiMaggio is shown basking in the showers of Yankee Stadium. The … [Read more...] about Ruth-Gehrig Ball Topped $2.1 Million Auction