Like the total eclipse of the sun that preceded the start of the auction by a few days, there are some items in Memory Lane’s upcoming catalog that you probably won’t see again for a long time. The company’s Spring Premier Auction will feature breaks of legendary sets, rare cards dating back more than a century and some iconic pieces of baseball history. Set to open … [Read more...] about Key Pre-War Set Breaks, 1934 Tour of Japan Ball Set to Headline Memory Lane Spring Auction
Tour of Japan
1934 Japan Tour Signed Ball Includes Ruth, Gehrig, Original Box
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...] about 1934 Japan Tour Signed Ball Includes Ruth, Gehrig, Original Box
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...] about Memory Lane Offers Chance to Hold Babe Ruth Bat
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...] about Memory Lane Will Display Historic Ruth, Gehrig Jerseys