It had been a long time coming but on Opening Day, 1925, Walter Johnson came to Yankee Stadium as a World Series champion. News photographers were there on April 14, 1925, capturing a pre-game handshake between the great pitcher and Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert. There's no doubt Ruppert coveted Johnson, who had been a thorn in the Yankees' side for years and … [Read more...]
Walter Johnson Highlights 1925 Holland Creameries Set
While tobacco and candy cards were popular earlier, the 1920s saw the introduction of several unique baseball card sets. Among the more interesting types of cards were those distributed by ice cream producers. One of the more obscure ice cream sets not discussed too much is the 1925 Holland Creameries set. Here's a closer look at this rare 1920s issue. About the 1925 … [Read more...]
1933 Goudey Set Prominently Featured Last Washington Team To Reach World Series
These are happy times for the nation’s capital. The Washington Nationals’ four-game sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS means the World Series will be played in Washington, D.C., for the first time since 1933. Franklin D. Roosevelt was completing his first year in the White House in 1933, and Adolf Hitler was consolidating his power as chancellor of … [Read more...]
Five ‘Killer’ Cards of Harmon Killebrew
He was one of the most fearsome home run hitters in baseball, but Harmon Killebrew was universally loved by fans and foes alike. There are countless stories of acts of kindness by “The Killer,” who always took time to sign autographs and speak with fans, particularly youngsters. It’s hard to believe that Killebrew died five years ago, on May 17, 2011. Killebrew led or tied … [Read more...]
One-of-a-Kind? Walter Johnson 1925 World Series Photo at Auction
He was 37 years old and still an ace, but not every moment was a winning one for The Big Train. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day was taken in pre-game warmups before Game 7 of the 1925 World Series and shows Hall of Famer Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators shaking hands with his mound opponent, Lee Meadows of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rare 7 ¾” x 10” photo … [Read more...]
Ramblings: One Team, Two Manager Cards Just Part of Senators/Rangers Saga
A week ago today, the Texas Rangers announced that manager Ron Washington was stepping aside to deal with a “personal issue”. In politics as in sports, when something is announced on a Friday evening, that usually means the story is designed to be publicized as little as possible. Now, in the world of 2014 with the Internet and the constant 24/7 news cycles this is harder to … [Read more...]
Bat Signed by 1924 Senators, President Coolidge Coming to Auction
Huggins and Scott Auctions will offer a unique piece of baseball and American Presidential history later this month when it opens bidding on a 90-year-old baseball bat signed by 23 members of the 1924 World Champion Washington Senators and President Calvin Coolidge. The bat, in exceptional condition for its age, is a full-size Spalding model weighing 37.8 oz. and measuring … [Read more...]
2012 Topps Heritage Baseball Promises Another Blast from the Past
by Chris Harris The 2011 baseball season may be coming to an end, and with the prospect of a Milwaukee Brewers/Texas Rangers World Series one playoff series closer to reality, Topps is giving collectors a taste of next year’s Topps Heritage. 2012 Topps Heritage Baseball is tentatively scheduled for release in mid-March and will be based on the design of a card set that was … [Read more...]
Bidders Flock to Killebrew Rookie Cards
The news came as a shock, even though we knew it wouldn't be long. Just a few days after telling the world that he had given up his cancer fight, Harmon Killebrew died early Tuesday. He was 74. One of the most popular Hall of Famers both for his on-field exploits and gentlemanly demeanor off it, Killebrew's passing evoked tears from even the steeliest competitors. Jack … [Read more...]