An autographed Ty Cobb bat, gifted by the Georgia Peach himself to a minor league baseball team owner 108 years ago, sold for $1.6 million over the weekend, four years after it was purchased by a collector who subsequently matched it to a Cobb photo in his collection. The J.F. Hillerich & Son game-used and signed bat dates to the 1910-1914 seasons, during which Cobb had … [Read more...] about Bat Signed by Ty Cobb for PCL Executive in 1914 Sells for $1.6 Million
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Ted Williams Jersey, Historic Giants Archive Among Top Sellers at All-Star Auction
A 1950s era Ted Williams game jersey sold for $258,500 while dozens of items related to one of baseball’s most historic franchises also found new homes in the annual memorabilia auction hosted on the day of the MLB All-Star Game. The Williams jersey and one of his bats dating to the 1940s, both fresh to the hobby, had plenty of interest from bidders who participated … [Read more...] about Ted Williams Jersey, Historic Giants Archive Among Top Sellers at All-Star Auction
Stoneham Family Collection to Headline All-Star Auction
A group of historically significant items from the family of Charles and Horace Stoneham, former owners of one of baseball's oldest franchises, is now up for auction. Uniforms once worn by Willie Mays, stock certificates from the 19th century and a pair of historic game-used cleats are all part of the consignment to the annual MLB All-Star Live Auction that launched … [Read more...] about Stoneham Family Collection to Headline All-Star Auction
Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction
Kobe Bryant died nearly a year ago in a tragic helicopter crash that took the life of his daughter and seven other people, including the pilot. Bryant memorabilia was coveted before that tragedy, but it has really gotten some attention lately. Case in point: Bryant memorabilia was the main attraction during the sale held by Grey Flannel Auctions. The most notable item from … [Read more...] about Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction
1919 Pact Selling Ruth to Yankees, 1927 Series Ring Highlight Leland’s Sale
Babe Ruth’s 1927 World Series Championship ring and one of two copies of the 1919 agreement documenting the sale of of Ruth from the Red Sox to Yankees contract headline the Lelands.com 1st Annual Invitational Auction. Both items are owned by actor Charlie Sheen. The ring has never before been offered publicly. Shen bought it in a private … [Read more...] about 1919 Pact Selling Ruth to Yankees, 1927 Series Ring Highlight Leland’s Sale
Aaron, Mays, Musial Jerseys Highlight Mickel Collection, Part 2
More vintage jerseys from the Delbert Mickel Collection are slated to hit the auction block later this fall. SCP Auctions says it will have flannels from Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Brooks Robinson and Pete Rose and others as part of its Fall Premier Auction. The Musial jersey dates from his MVP season of 1946, when the Cardinals won the World Series. The Aaron … [Read more...] about Aaron, Mays, Musial Jerseys Highlight Mickel Collection, Part 2