An original 1920 photo of Babe Ruth taking a swing sold for $153,389 at SCP Auctions Saturday night, a record price for any individual Ruth Yankees photo, signed or unsigned. The 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" image of the 25-year-old Ruth in Yankee pinstripes with a crowd in the background has been encapsulated as a Type 1 image by PSA/DNA. The photo was taken by legendary baseball … [Read more...] about Record Price for Classic Ruth Photo from 1920
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Historical, Personal Ali Items on the Block at SCP Auctions
Two pieces of Muhammad Ali memorabilia, one with historic political significance, are up for bids on SCP Auctions. The auction, which ends on Saturday, includes Ali’s passport, which the United States government revoked, and a poem written and signed by “The Greatest.” The Passport The passport, which Ali held from 1965-66, features three signatures and stamps from travels to … [Read more...] about Historical, Personal Ali Items on the Block at SCP Auctions
T206 Set, Gehrig Cards, High-End Memorabilia Part of New SCP Auctions Catalog
SCP Auctions kicked off its new Finest auction series Wednesday, with 67 high-end lots of valuable sports cards and memorabilia. It’s a relatively quick turnaround in the auction realm with bidding set to run for ten days—through Saturday, Feb. 4. Among the card lots is the 17th ranked T206 set on the PSA Set Registry that is expected to sell for at least … [Read more...] about T206 Set, Gehrig Cards, High-End Memorabilia Part of New SCP Auctions Catalog
Ted Williams’ Triple Crown Trophy, 1941 Heisman, Mick and Yogi All-Star Game Bats Part of Upcoming High-End Auction
An 81-year-old Heisman Trophy, Ted Williams’ 1947 Triple Crown award and Steve Christoff’s gold medal from the 1980 “Miracle On Ice” U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will be among an exclusive group of items being offered in a premium catalog being put together by SCP Auctions. The company says no more than 100 items will be offered in the “February Finest” … [Read more...] about Ted Williams’ Triple Crown Trophy, 1941 Heisman, Mick and Yogi All-Star Game Bats Part of Upcoming High-End Auction
Ruth Bat, 1927 Yankees Ring, Game Jerseys, High-Grade Cards Lead Off SCP Auction
SCP Auctions is kicking off its final major catalog sale of the year with memorabilia from Babe Ruth and the player who’s doing his best impersonation of the Big Fella. Among the auction’s top attractions: a 1918-1922 era Ruth bat. The giant club dates to Ruth’s transition from Red Sox pitcher to feared Yankee slugger. The Hillerich & Bradsby model bat … [Read more...] about Ruth Bat, 1927 Yankees Ring, Game Jerseys, High-Grade Cards Lead Off SCP Auction
1936 Olympic Silver Medal from Games’ Ultimate Sportsman Up for Auction
The nations they represented would soon be embroiled in a war for survival but at the 1936 Olympics, two long jumpers forged a mutual respect and lifelong friendship. "Luz" Long of Germany gave a tip to Jesse Owens that led to Owens beating him in the long jump. His silver medal, and other items from Long's life are the subject of a newly launched auction. SCP Auctions … [Read more...] about 1936 Olympic Silver Medal from Games’ Ultimate Sportsman Up for Auction
All 3 Home Run Balls from Braves World Series Clincher Will Be Sold
Three memorable home run balls, all with interesting stories from the sixth and deciding game of the 2021 World Series behind them, are headed to the auction block. The Atlanta Braves’ 7-0 rout in Game 6 clinched the title and home runs by Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson were the difference. All three wound up in the hands of fans—two inside Minute Maid … [Read more...] about All 3 Home Run Balls from Braves World Series Clincher Will Be Sold
Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Century old uniforms. Trading cards issued less than a year ago. Baseball autographs. Horse racing trophies. There was a lot of variety in SCP Auctions' latest catalog--and a market for just about everything. The company offered over 1,200 lots in the auction, which came to a close early Sunday morning. The top selling item was a T206 … [Read more...] about Two Dozen Records Fall as SCP Closes $5.6 Million Auction
Rare ABA Gamers from Legends Mel Daniels, John Beasley in SCP Sale
One-of-a-kind items from the personal collections of two ABA greats are on the market for the first time. SCP Auctions is offering game-worn uniforms, trophies and other memorabilia from Mel Daniels and John Beasley, both of whom were stars in the league made famous by its plucky attitude and red, white and blue ball. Beasley, a center who grew up in tiny Kildare, TX … [Read more...] about Rare ABA Gamers from Legends Mel Daniels, John Beasley in SCP Sale
T206 Wagner, High-Grade Vintage and Modern Cards, Bonds’ 500th HR Ball Headline SCP Auctions Sale
From a T206 Honus Wagner to the personal collection of a former ABA player, Goudey set breaks to a trophy from a Triple Crown winning horse, SCP Auctions’ newly launched Fall Premier Auction cuts a wide swath. The 1,200-lot catalog also includes the ball hit by Barry Bonds for his 500th home run, a rare pair of autographed Michael Jordan shoes, one of the hobby’s best 1961 … [Read more...] about T206 Wagner, High-Grade Vintage and Modern Cards, Bonds’ 500th HR Ball Headline SCP Auctions Sale