Two historic jerseys sold for nearly $3.9 million combined, while a pair of bats from two baseball legends brought in another million in Heritage Auctions' Spring Sports Catalog sale. The auction was led by a 1920 Walter Johnson Washington Senators jersey that netted just over $2 million. Photo matching efforts indicate the jersey appears to have been on … [Read more...] about Walter Johnson, Koufax Jerseys Top Heritage Sale
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Walter Johnson Jersey Set to Hit Auction Block
One of only two known surviving jerseys tied to use by Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson more than 100 years ago is about to go up for sale. The grey flannel Washington Senators jersey will be the lead item in Heritage Auctions’ upcoming Spring catalog. It first entered the hobby 18 years ago after being consigned to an SCP Auctions/Sotheby's sale by the … [Read more...] about Walter Johnson Jersey Set to Hit Auction Block
High-Grade Baseball Icons Top Memory Lane Sale
The names that come up most often at shows and in online discussions of vintage baseball cards were well represented in Memory Lane's Winter Premier Auction. In fact, the 120 lots were nothing but icons and the selling prices showed it. The highest graded cards of the best players usually perform well and the auction that closed early Sunday morning included a stack of new … [Read more...] about High-Grade Baseball Icons Top Memory Lane Sale
Vintage Cards, Rockne Era Notre Dame Items Headline New Auction
A PSA 5 1909 T204 Ramly Walter Johnson, some early Notre Dame football items including a signed photo of George Gipp and the launch of a massive collection of autographs are among the lots in the newly opened Huggins & Scott Fall Catalog Auction. Over 1,400 lots are offered, including the Ramly Johnson, considered by many hobby enthusiasts to be the true rookie card of … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards, Rockne Era Notre Dame Items Headline New Auction
‘Wonder of the World’: 1921 Japanese Babe Ruth Postcard Up for Auction
Babe Ruth was a revered figure in Japan, and an extremely rare postcard of the Bambino more than a century old is featured in Memory Lane’s current Summer Rarities Auction. The 1921 Asahina Sporting Goods postcard featuring Ruth, graded 1.5 by PSA, is one of two known to exist. The other one is part of a private collection that was bought more than a decade ago. The graded … [Read more...] about ‘Wonder of the World’: 1921 Japanese Babe Ruth Postcard Up for Auction
Single Signed Walter Johnson Ball Brings Record $315,426
A single signed Walter Johnson American League baseball with the original box sold for $315,426 early Sunday as Lelands closed out its Spring catalog auction. The price is the most ever paid for a ball signed by Johnson, who died in 1946 at age 59. Signed by the Hall of Fame pitcher in black fountain pen, likely more than 90 years ago, the ball was making its … [Read more...] about Single Signed Walter Johnson Ball Brings Record $315,426
Newly Uncovered Shots of Vintage, Modern Legends Headline RMY Photo Sale
There are images of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Mickey Mantle, but it’s an original 1989 photo of Ken Griffey Jr. that’s captured the most bidding interest at RMY Auctions. The company’s October auction includes over 850 lots of sports, news and entertainment oriented images. The Griffey photo isn’t just one of the many images taken of the 19-year-old star … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered Shots of Vintage, Modern Legends Headline RMY Photo Sale
Baseball Advertising Collection at Auction Traces Game’s History of Endorsements
The signs in Jeff Martin’s office at his law firm in the Washington, D.C., area turned heads for years. He displayed one of the finest collections of baseball advertising, and now some of them are on the auction block. Martin is offering 32 valuable pieces from his "Capital Vintage Baseball Advertising Collection" in SCP Auctions' current catalog, some of them dating back to … [Read more...] about Baseball Advertising Collection at Auction Traces Game’s History of Endorsements
Baseball Cards of Some Greats Who Made History on Opening Day
Opening Day is a time of renewal for baseball fans. Winter is over, and as John Fogerty sang in his 1985 hit, “Centerfield,” “We're born again, there's new grass on the field.” “You always get a special kick on Opening Day, no matter how many you go through,” Yankees Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio said. “You look forward to it like a birthday party when you’re a kid. … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of Some Greats Who Made History on Opening Day
Signed Walter Johnson Game Ball from 1924 World Series Coming to Auction
His career had started in 1907 at age 19 and when the 1924 season began, Walter Johnson had accomplished just about all there was to do in baseball...except get to a World Series. In an era where there was no prize for finishing second, The Big Train's season had always ended before October. Finally, the Washington Senators snared a pennant in 1924 and now an important … [Read more...] about Signed Walter Johnson Game Ball from 1924 World Series Coming to Auction