Getting the boys together for a team picture was an occasion to dress the part of a professional, even if most of mainstream America still had a less than honorable view of ballplayers. Like many photographs of the day, a 1909 Detroit Tigers team gathering was taken in photographer's studio. Captured for eternity are some of the game's all-time greats during their … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball: Back for A Second Go-Round
by Chris Harris One of the more successful product introductions in recent years was the debut of Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball. Initially seen by many as an Allen & Ginter knock-off, Gypsy Queen surprised many in The Hobby with its clean 19th Century design and set collectability. Then again, any product that retails for $6/pack and yields five “hits” in a box is bound … [Read more...]
Legal Battle Brewing Over Olympic Jerseys?
It seemed like a good idea at the time. And an honor. Thirty years ago, the Hockey Hall of Fame asked Bill Christian, a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic hockey team that won a gold medal, if he'd be willing to let them display his jersey and the one his son Dave was wearing when the Miracle on Ice 1980 team brought home gold in Lake Placid twenty years later. Earlier this … [Read more...]
2004 World Series Ring Goes on Local Auction Block
A former Boston Red Sox relief pitcher is selling his 2004 World Series ring. Scott Williamson says he's consigned the ring to Everything but the House, a Cincinnati-based auction company. It's believed to be the first player's ring from the Red Sox team that broke an 86-year drought of championships to be offered for sale. A scout's ring was placed on eBay in 2007. The … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Heritage Baseball Promises Another Blast from the Past
by Chris Harris The 2011 baseball season may be coming to an end, and with the prospect of a Milwaukee Brewers/Texas Rangers World Series one playoff series closer to reality, Topps is giving collectors a taste of next year’s Topps Heritage. 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball is tentatively scheduled for release in mid-March and will be based on the design of a card set that was … [Read more...]
World Series Schedule 2011
The 2011 Fall Classic is right around the corner. Every year except two (1904 and 1994), the two league champions have met to decide the best team in baseball. The New York Yankees may have the most titles of any team, but they'll be absent this year. It's been a memorable year but if you're wondering when the games will be on, we've got the answer. The World Series schedule … [Read more...]
Orr’s 1976 Canada Cup Jersey Goes on Auction Block
Bobby Orr's 1976 Canada Cup jersey is about to go on the auction block. The red and white Team Canada shirt has been consigned to Classic Auctions and will be sold at auction next month. Classic didn't provide a pre-sale estimate, but it's likely the jersey will sell for deep into six figures. Last year, Classic sold Paul Henderson's Summit Series winning jersey for $1.275 … [Read more...]
1926 Ruth Bat Up for Auction…in Ireland
A bat Babe Ruth traded to the leader of an Irish all-star hurling team that came to the United States in 1926 is going on the auction block after being consigned by the family of the original recipient. In May of that year, Frank McGrath brought an intercounty team of hurlers they called the Gaelic Athletic Association to New York at the urging of Jimmy "Beau James" Walker, … [Read more...]
Maryland Will Auction “Pride” Uniforms
Due to what it describes as "overwhelming demand", Maryland Athletics will make 10 helmets and 10 jerseys from the Maryland Pride collection, worn Monday by the football team, available for auction. The uniforms created a major stir when they wore the superhero-like outfits during their Monday matchup with Miami. "Polarizing" would be the best way to describe the reaction … [Read more...]
In the Memorabilia Cave With Dave
Some won't admit it. Others don't want anyone to know about their collections. David "Boomer" Wells isn't shy at all. When it comes to expressing an opinion on baseball or collecting baseball memorabilia, Wells is ready to talk. You might remember the day the big hurler wore one of Babe Ruth's old caps in a game several years ago. What collectors call one of the coolest … [Read more...]