Waite Hoyt was a long time teammate of Babe Ruth so you had to be a pretty good slugger to impress him. Willie Mays was one of those guys. On the last day of April 1961, Mays came to Milwaukee and belted four homers off Braves pitchers in a single game. At the time, he was just the seventh player to do it in the 20th century. Hoyt was radio broadcaster for the … [Read more...] about Gift to Waite Hoyt, Mays 4 Home Run Cap Among Auction Highlights
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Pete Maravich Memorabilia Highlights Grey Flannel’s Holiday Auction
The late 1960s and early 1970s might seem like the dark ages for college basketball — except at UCLA, of course — but Pete Maravich was truly the shining light on the hardwood. Maravich was exciting, creative and stymied defenses. He put LSU on the map and was a marquee star in the NBA. That’s why a personal trove of memorabilia from the “Pistol” should drive some interest … [Read more...] about Pete Maravich Memorabilia Highlights Grey Flannel’s Holiday Auction
Hall Of Fame’s YouTube Series Connects Artifacts To Baseball History
The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s new YouTube series will help fans connect with the national pastime. The Hall of Fame announced a 13-episode series, “Hall of Fame Connections,” which will give fans a unique perspective of the museum in Cooperstown, New York. The series is produced by MLB Network and received funding from New York’s division of tourism. The series … [Read more...] about Hall Of Fame’s YouTube Series Connects Artifacts To Baseball History
The Southpaw Survivor – 5 Cool Warren Spahn Cards, Vintage and Modern
Prior to his military service, Warren Spahn had little reason to believe he’d retire as the winningest left-handed pitcher in baseball history. In his rookie season with the Boston Braves in 1942, Spahn was only used in four games (two starts), yielding a discouraging 25 hits and 11 walks in 15 2/3 innings pitched. When duty called, Spahn hung up his spikes and spent three … [Read more...] about The Southpaw Survivor – 5 Cool Warren Spahn Cards, Vintage and Modern
Kobe Finals Jersey, MJ Jersey from Last MVP Season, Mays Uniform Up for Auction
A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant on his way to the 2009 NBA Finals MVP award, a Michael Jordan gamer from the “Last Dance” season and a game-worn Willie Mays uniform once given to Hall of Fame teammate Willie McCovey are on the block through Grey Flannel Auctions this month. The jerseys are among several hundred items in GFA’s Winter Games Auction, which has opened … [Read more...] about Kobe Finals Jersey, MJ Jersey from Last MVP Season, Mays Uniform Up for Auction
Bazooka Changed Things Up In 1964 Release
The 1964 Bazooka set marked the sixth consecutive set of baseball cards produced by the chewing gum company. But while much about it remained the same from past issues, much changed as well. 1964 Bazooka Baseball Basics For the second straight year, the individual blank-backed cards measured a smaller size from the earlier issues. 1964's edition measured approximately 1 … [Read more...] about Bazooka Changed Things Up In 1964 Release
5 Cool Vintage Willie Mays Cards on a Budget
It’s easy to put together a list of the best Willie Mays cards. You start with his 1951 Bowman rookie card and 1952 Topps high number and slide up the calendar for a few more. It’s not rocket science. While those iconic cards representing the first 12 months of his career are important, there are others that are worth owning-- and they’re not nearly … [Read more...] about 5 Cool Vintage Willie Mays Cards on a Budget
Fogelman Collection Will Be Housed In New Museum in South Florida
Avron B. Fogelman once was a part-owner of the Kansas City Royals. But the memorabilia collection the successful businessman has assembled is positively regal. Fogelman, 79, has spent most of his life building a large memorabilia collection. Wednesday, he unveiled where his collection will be housed— in a 3,500-square-foot museum located on the campus of Florida Atlantic … [Read more...] about Fogelman Collection Will Be Housed In New Museum in South Florida
Rally Rd. Helps Collectors Take Stock In Valuable Sports Memorabilia
Sports collectors dream about owning a T206 Honus Wagner or a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Most of us can’t afford one. But what if you could invest in a piece of one of these treasures? That is the concept behind Rally Rd., a mobile platform that allows collectors to obtain shares of valuable memorabilia — like buying stock — for a fraction of what it would cost. Just a … [Read more...] about Rally Rd. Helps Collectors Take Stock In Valuable Sports Memorabilia
Upcoming Exhibit Tells Polo Grounds Story Through Memorabilia
The Polo Grounds will come alive again through an upcoming exhibition located in the shadows of where the extinct sports venue once stood in New York City. “Home Plate: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds” will open at the Morris-Jumel Mansion on August 22 and run through January 5, featuring memorabilia from moments associated with the historic stadium. The … [Read more...] about Upcoming Exhibit Tells Polo Grounds Story Through Memorabilia