In the new book “42 Today,” a collection of essays about Jackie Robinson, Peter Dreier observes that the Hall of Famer “viewed himself as much an activist as he was an athlete.” Robinson was particularly active when he retired after the 1956 season. He endorsed Richard Nixon for president in 1960 but later soured on the Republican Party’s approach to civil rights. He agreed … [Read more...]
Historic Items from Al Tapper Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
A good piece of memorabilia tells a story. Al Tapper figured that out a long time ago and now his remarkable collection of items from past greats--many of a very personal nature--will be coming to market. SC Daily learned Thursday that Tapper has consigned dozens of items to SCP Auctions for its upcoming catalog sale--from the original Yankee Stadium home plate to … [Read more...]
Fresh Find: 1927 Yankees Team Signed Photo Expected to Net 6-Figure Price
You’ll find Don Miller on team photos of the 1927 Yankees. You just won’t find him in a box score. Miller was a college star at Michigan who wound up as a batting practice pitcher for maybe the greatest big league team ever assembled. Now, a team signed photo of that legendary ballclub, one that includes autographs of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, as well as the … [Read more...]
‘Lost Films Of Pistol Pete’ Maravich Heading To Auction
Pete Maravich was like a comet streaking across the NBA during the 1970s. “Pistol” Pete could do it all — shoot, pass and dribble — with flash and style rarely seen in the league. His moves "were exciting, always so quick, as if Maravich himself did not know what he was doing until he had done it and then it was too late," author David Halberstam wrote in April … [Read more...]