A pair of based used by a pair of baseball legends are among more than 1,600 items being offered by Huggins & Scott this month. The auction leads off with a Joe DiMaggio bat that dates to the early 1940s, prior to his military service. It’s been rated GU 7.5 by PSA/DNA. DiMaggio led the New York Yankees to a World Series championship in 1941, and an … [Read more...] about DiMaggio, Mays Bats, Vintage Cards, Cubbage Collection Among Huggins & Scott Auction Lots
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1937 Lou Gehrig Jersey Expected to Bring $4 Million+
A photomatched 1937 Lou Gehrig World Series jersey headlines a group of high-end material in SCP Auctions’ December Dynasty catalog, set to open Wednesday morning. The auction also includes the ball Freddie Freeman hit for a grand slam to win Game 1 of this year’s World Series. SCP calls the Gehrig jersey “one of the finest ever offered publicly.” The company says it’s … [Read more...] about 1937 Lou Gehrig Jersey Expected to Bring $4 Million+
Signed Michael Jordan Rookie, Last Dance Pants Fetch Top Prices in SCP Auctions’ Sale
An autographed copy of the 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan rookie card graded sold for a record $312,000 early Sunday as SCP Auctions closed out its Fall Premier Auction. The price was the most ever paid for an 8.5 BGS Jordan and over $100,000 more than the last result, with the rarity of Jordan’s autograph on the card bringing a new level of interest to what’s been one … [Read more...] about Signed Michael Jordan Rookie, Last Dance Pants Fetch Top Prices in SCP Auctions’ Sale
Notes: 1954 Mays Bat, Rickwood Field Items Up for Auction; Expo Brings Crowds to MA; Whatnot’s Rewards Program
One of three bats ordered by Willie Mays ahead of the 1954 World Series is on the market--with a bit of a unique story behind it. This bat was designed and created for Mays but because its dimensions are smaller that what Mays used, it's believed the bat may have been gifted to teammate Willie McCovey. The bat is an inch shorter and three ounces lighter than Mays' … [Read more...] about Notes: 1954 Mays Bat, Rickwood Field Items Up for Auction; Expo Brings Crowds to MA; Whatnot’s Rewards Program
Notes: Maravich Letter Jacket, Mays Bat Sell; PSA Grading Update; Brady Records; GACS’ New Digs; New WI Shop
The college letter jacket worn by Pete Maravich sold for $116,924 and a 1957 Willie Mays bat gifted to a youngster years ago netted $209,455 through Grey Flannel Auctions over the weekend. The Maravich sweater consigned directly by his family. Maravich averaged 43.8 ppg as a sophomore and 44.2 as a junior at LSU. He scored 50 or more points 28 times over his 83-game … [Read more...] about Notes: Maravich Letter Jacket, Mays Bat Sell; PSA Grading Update; Brady Records; GACS’ New Digs; New WI Shop