When we think of the most famous baseball moments that happened on the Fourth of July, Lou Gehrig’s speech at Yankee Stadium in 1939 trumps them all. Sure, there was Dave Righetti’s no-hitter in 1983. Phil Niekro and Nolan Ryan both got their 3,000th strikeout out in July 4. In 1985 Keith Hernandez hit for the cycle for the New York Mets as they outlasted the Atlanta Braves … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of Jim Tabor, Whose 11 RBI on the 4th of July Were Overshadowed by a Speech
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Ted Williams’ Hall of Fame Ring Brings $444,000 to Top Heritage Auction
The ring presented to Ted Williams upon his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966 sold for $444,000 Friday night, topping the thousands of items sold over three days by Heritage Auctions. The ring, which included the original Balfour box with his handwritten inscription "Hall of Fame ring," last sold for $95,000 in 2012 during an auction of Williams … [Read more...] about Ted Williams’ Hall of Fame Ring Brings $444,000 to Top Heritage Auction
Cards from Lionel Carter Collection, 1962 Topps Box Among Heritage Lots
Cards from one of the hobby’s legendary collections, an impossibly rare 61-year-old unopened box of baseball cards and game-used items from long ago Baseball Hall of Famers are among more than 2,800 lots in Heritage Auctions’ Spring Sports Catalog Auction. Se to close over three nights next month, the catalog includes a group of 73 high-grade 1952 Topps baseball cards … [Read more...] about Cards from Lionel Carter Collection, 1962 Topps Box Among Heritage Lots
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
“Number One Guy” Selling Unique Vintage Sports Card Collection
It was a spot usually reserved for a special player. Not always, but more often than not, card companies wanted to kick off their checklist with a memorable name. To this day, Topps makes a big deal about the first card in its annual flagship set, even letting collectors vote on it the last several years. The roster of players who have been the first card is a Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about “Number One Guy” Selling Unique Vintage Sports Card Collection
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...] about Historic Items from Al Tapper Collection Coming to SCP Auctions
Action Shots Threw a Curve in the 1941 Double Play Set
The 1941 Double Play baseball card set is one of the few wartime issues that was printed. Stuck somewhere in between the bounds of pre-war and post-war, the cards were distributed in the same year the United States entered World War II. The set was created by Gum Products, Inc. Pictures are in black and white or, as sometimes described, in a sepia tone. The popular 1940s … [Read more...] about Action Shots Threw a Curve in the 1941 Double Play Set
Baseball Lifer Mike Cubbage a Long-Time Collector
If you opened a pack of baseball cards in the 1970s and early 80s, you remember Mike Cubbage. If you're in the hobby, you may have even competed with him in an auction or run into him at a show. A "baseball lifer" with decades of experience at all levels in the game, he's a long-time collector, too. A third baseman by trade, the Charlottesville, VA native was drafted … [Read more...] about Baseball Lifer Mike Cubbage a Long-Time Collector
Pre-War Baseball Card Holiday Gift Ideas for Any Budget
The holidays are here and if you're still looking for some last-minute gift ideas for fellow collectors--or give yourself a well-earned present for a challenging year-- I've got you covered. Just about all of these are easily attainable and while most are inexpensive, we've broken them down by the price ranges you can probably expect to pay. Under $25 1880s Baseball Comics … [Read more...] about Pre-War Baseball Card Holiday Gift Ideas for Any Budget
The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History
A Boston sports landmark has closed its doors and the memorabilia inside is up for sale. The Fours, located just steps from the TD Garden, has permanently closed after 44 years of operation. Its famed sports memorabilia collection, which once adorned the walls of the two-story location on Canal Street is now up for auction. More than 1,000 items will be on the market—some … [Read more...] about The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History