It was only fitting that the most sought after items in the 18th annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory were items that were created there decades ago and became the tools of the trade for a couple of all-time baseball greats. A Lou Gehrig bat believed to date to the last full season for baseball’s “Iron Horse” topped the proceedings at $558,125. The bat … [Read more...] about Rare Gehrig, Greenberg Bats Notch Top Bids at Slugger Auction
Ted Williams jersey
Louisville Slugger Museum Auction Set for Saturday
A late career Lou Gehrig bat and Ted Williams road jersey are among the pieces of baseball history set to be offered next Saturday in the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory live auction. The circa 1938 Gehrig bat features the “small signature” stamping variant which is rarely offered and highly coveted by collectors. PSA/DNA has assigned the bat a grade of … [Read more...] about Louisville Slugger Museum Auction Set for Saturday
Collins-McCarthy Ruth Paces $8.4 Million REA Sale
The highest graded example of the rare 1917 Collins-McCarthy Babe Ruth card sold for $204,000 late Sunday night as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its third and final catalog sale of 2019. The card was graded 4.5 (VG-EX+) by PSA and stands as the highest graded example on that company's census. Never available in set form, the Collins-McCarthy cards were … [Read more...] about Collins-McCarthy Ruth Paces $8.4 Million REA Sale
Nearly 2,000 Lots on Block at Goldin Auctions
Every summer, collectors from around the world convene at the National Sports Collectors Convention to buy, sell and admire the largest collection of sports memorabilia under one roof. For the third consecutive year, Goldin Auctions will host the event's official live auction this year in Chicago with 90 lots concluding on July 27. A corresponding 1,835-lot online auction … [Read more...] about Nearly 2,000 Lots on Block at Goldin Auctions
New Hardcover Book Shows off Game-Worn Greatness
Smithsonian Books and collector/author Stephen Wong have collaborated on a new book that’s being released this month. Game Worn: Baseball Treasures from the Game's Greatest Heroes and Moments showcases baseball uniforms from 20th century Major League players, including the historically significant jerseys, jackets, hats, and other collectibles. Wong, who wrote Smithsonian … [Read more...] about New Hardcover Book Shows off Game-Worn Greatness
REA’s First Fall Auction Tallies $3.06 Million
If there was any trepidation about breaking from the long standing once-a-year format, it quickly evaporated once the dust began to settle at Robert Edward Auctions early Sunday morning. The company’s inaugural Fall Auction generated $3.06 million in sales led by very strong showings for the hundreds of vintage, rare and high grade baseball cards and historic memorabilia items … [Read more...] about REA’s First Fall Auction Tallies $3.06 Million
REA’s First Fall Auction Underway; Top T205 Set, Old Judge Poster Among Highlights
Robert Edward Auctions has launched its first-ever Fall Catalog Auction. Highlighted by the Michael Wachs’ famous #1 PSA Registry T205 “Gold Borders” tobacco-card complete set, the auction is comprised exclusively of extremely high-quality cards and memorabilia. It’s the first time the New Jersey-based auction company has conducted more than one auction per year. REA’s spring … [Read more...] about REA’s First Fall Auction Underway; Top T205 Set, Old Judge Poster Among Highlights