A unique piece of baseball and breweriana gets prime play next week as Antiques Roadshow opens its 26th season on PBS. In a segment recorded at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT earlier this year, appraiser Simeon Lipman discusses an item brought to the event by a man who was interested in learning whether it might have some value. The piece is one that even … [Read more...] about 1917 Red Sox Calendar Kicks off Antiques Roadshow Season
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Major Baseball Exhibit Planned for Washington Beginning in 2022
The U.S. National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. is planning a major exhibition of historic baseball memorabilia next year. The exhibit will open in April and coincide with Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier but the entire history of the game will be portrayed through items on loan from private collectors, other Smithsonian museums and the National Baseball … [Read more...] about Major Baseball Exhibit Planned for Washington Beginning in 2022
Notes: Fogel Collection on Exhibit; Geddy & Albert; Free Money to Bid; Memorial Weekend Sales
If you want to take in elements of one of the best baseball memorabilia collections on the planet, get to Denver before the end of the baseball season. The History Colorado Center is hosting an exhibit featuring some amazing relics on loan from Denver area collector Marshall Fogel. Game bats from Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. Game-worn jerseys … [Read more...] about Notes: Fogel Collection on Exhibit; Geddy & Albert; Free Money to Bid; Memorial Weekend Sales
1903 World Series Clinching Program Coming to Auction
The only known surviving program from the clinching game of the first modern era World Series is going on the auction block. Heritage Auctions will offer the four-page scorecard in its February Platinum Auction where it’s expected to fetch at least $150,000. Fewer than 7,500 fans were on hand that October day at Boston’s Huntington Avenue Grounds to watch the … [Read more...] about 1903 World Series Clinching Program Coming to Auction
Groundskeeper’s Son Consigns Plate from Thomson’s Homer
The search for the ball Bobby Thomson hit to famously win the 1951 pennant for the New York Giants has been the subject of tavern gossip, news stories—even a book and short film--but what happened to it likely will never be known. The same for the uniform he wore on that early October day. His bat is the Hall of Fame. His cap sold for $173,000 in an auction … [Read more...] about Groundskeeper’s Son Consigns Plate from Thomson’s Homer
Ace Pitcher’s 1886 St. Louis Browns Championship Pin Hits Auction
One of just three surviving examples of the ornate 1886 championship pins awarded to members of the St. Louis Browns has been consigned to auction by descendants of the man who helped win it for them. Built from 14k gold and silver, the multi-level pin presented more than 130 years ago to pitcher Dave Foutz even includes the original box. It’s currently being offered in … [Read more...] about Ace Pitcher’s 1886 St. Louis Browns Championship Pin Hits Auction
Book Tells America’s Story Through Sports Memorabilia
Spring training games are still a month away. The Super Bowl won’t be here for almost two weeks. Basketball remains at mid-season. It’s a good time to do some reading and for collectors, a new book might be worth picking up. “A History of American Sports in 100 Objects” takes the reader on a ride through time by way of iconic memorabilia. Author … [Read more...] about Book Tells America’s Story Through Sports Memorabilia
National Pastime Museum Collection Heading to Christie’s
Christie’s doesn’t conduct regular sports-related auctions anymore but the well-known New York auction company will offer what it calls “one of the most important and comprehensive collections of baseball memorabilia and photography ever offered at auction” next month. “The Golden Age of Baseball, Selections from the National Pastime Museum” will be a two-day event October … [Read more...] about National Pastime Museum Collection Heading to Christie’s
Stash of Letters from Young Ty Cobb Set for Auction
An old steamer trunk sitting in a house outside Royston, Georgia contained 40 years of letters written to Erwin Manley, a retired rural mail carrier. They mainly concerned his chicken business and motorcycle repair receipts from delivering mail on his bike. At the bottom of the trunk, though, were seven letters that may help write baseball history. Written in the hand and … [Read more...] about Stash of Letters from Young Ty Cobb Set for Auction
1900 Delahanty Engraved Pitcher Offered for $1 Million
That old pitcher once presented to early baseball great Ed Delahanty we first told you about earlier this year is now for sale. The originally gifted trophy to the superstar player had been in possession of the elderly son of the man Delahanty sold it to more than a century ago before being passed on to a family member following his death in February. South Carolina dealer … [Read more...] about 1900 Delahanty Engraved Pitcher Offered for $1 Million