Japanese planes would attack the United States seven years later, but in November of 1934, American baseball players were treated like heroes as they arrived in Tokyo for an 18-game barnstorming trip around the country. There were plenty of ominous undertones during the visit, but goodwill surrounded the 12-city tour. Hundreds of thousands of people jammed the streets in the … [Read more...]
Memory Lane Offers Chance to Hold Babe Ruth Bat
Fans will get a rare chance to hold one of Babe Ruth’s old game bats each day during the National Sports Collectors Convention July 29-August 2, 2015. Memory Lane Auctions will have a genuine 1930 Ruth game bat at its booth inside the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center each day of the show and visitors will be able to stop by and have their picture taken with the 34 ¾”, … [Read more...]
Memory Lane Will Display Historic Ruth, Gehrig Jerseys
Memory Lane Inc. will offer attendees at the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention the opportunity to take a close look at two historic baseball uniforms once worn by a pair of baseball’s greatest icons. At its booth inside the front doors of the Baltimore Convention Center, the auction company will have on display the jersey and pants worn by Babe Ruth during his … [Read more...]