The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is raffling off a 2020 World Series ring. Over the next four weeks, fans will receive one entry for each $10 donation made online at dodgers.com/win. The sweepstakes will conclude on May 21 and the winner will be notified shortly thereafter. The Sweepstakes winner will receive a personalized 2020 World Series Ring “nearly … [Read more...] about Dodgers Raffling Off 2020 World Series Ring
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Johnny Bench Memorabilia Brings Nearly $2 Million at Louisville Slugger Auction
Johnny Bench was money in the bank during his Hall of Fame baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds. And the items from Bench’s personal collection that were part of the 17th Annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Live Auction, hosted by Hunt Auctions, banked some large figures. The auction ended Saturday and racked up nearly $2 million in sales from Bench’s … [Read more...] about Johnny Bench Memorabilia Brings Nearly $2 Million at Louisville Slugger Auction
Notes: World Series Rings Part of Bench Auction
Johnny Bench’s two Cincinnati Red World Series rings from 1975 and ’76 will be part of the Louisville Slugger Auction slated for next month. Last week, Hunt Auctions announced that Bench had consigned dozens of items to headline the annual event and showed off some of the pieces that would be up for bid. Now, the entire auction is up for … [Read more...] about Notes: World Series Rings Part of Bench Auction
Vin Scully Collection Auction Topped by Championship Rings
He spent 67 years calling baseball games, football games and other sporting events, accumulating hundreds of items along the way, even though he wasn't a collector of material things at heart. Fans and those who do like to own memorabilia were happy to help Vin Scully empty part of his house on Wednesday, as the legendary broadcaster's collection was sold at auction, … [Read more...] about Vin Scully Collection Auction Topped by Championship Rings
Astros Demand World Series Ring Be Pulled from Auction
A 2017 Houston Astros World Series ring has been pulled from a fundraising auction over legal claims. Goldin Auctions says the team demanded they pull the ring from their current catalog because the original owner of the ring, scout David Brito, signed an agreement that allegedly provided the Astros the right to buy the ring back for $1. The ring had … [Read more...] about Astros Demand World Series Ring Be Pulled from Auction
Proceeds from First Astros World Series Ring to Hit Auction to Benefit COVID-19 Causes
Say what you will about how they earned it, but some good will come from the Houston Astros' 2017 World Series title. The consignor of the first Astros World Series ring to hit the auction block is turning over his net proceeds to help COVID-19 related causes. Goldin Auctions has the ring in its Spring Auction. It was originally presented to scout David Brito, whose … [Read more...] about Proceeds from First Astros World Series Ring to Hit Auction to Benefit COVID-19 Causes
Notes: Card Shop Owner Fights Off Armed Robber; Memorabilia Market Bullish; Francona’s Rings Recovered; Vintage Baseball Prints
One Eureka, Calif. sports card shop owner wasn’t about to part with his valuable inventory — or money — without a fight. It was a scary situation at Sports Cards and More. According to a news release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department: On Dec. 17, 2019, at about 4:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 1600 block of … [Read more...] about Notes: Card Shop Owner Fights Off Armed Robber; Memorabilia Market Bullish; Francona’s Rings Recovered; Vintage Baseball Prints
Early Photo of Ruth Pitching, Don Zimmer’s World Series Ring Among LOTG Auction Items
Love of the Game Auctions has launched its summer catalog, with hundreds of items on the block through Saturday, August 11. The sale features sports and non-sports cards and memorabilia from the late 19th Century to the present, highlighted by Don Zimmer’s 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Championship ring, and a real photo postcard containing the earliest known photo of Babe Ruth … [Read more...] about Early Photo of Ruth Pitching, Don Zimmer’s World Series Ring Among LOTG Auction Items
Yes, You Can (Kind of) Own a 2017 Astros World Series Ring
Even if you played no role whatsoever in helping the Houston Astros win it all, you can still own a 2017 Astros World Series ring. Well, sort of. Jostens, the ring manufacturer, teamed with the Astros to create a slightly less blingy model that fans and collectors can own. Only 112 rings were created, one of which will be raffled off to benefit the Astros … [Read more...] about Yes, You Can (Kind of) Own a 2017 Astros World Series Ring
Notes: Tribune Hobby Story; PSA’s New Show; Astros Rings; Reds Museum Highlights Uniforms
Some publicity for the hobby courtesy of one of the nation’s top newspapers. The story by Chicago Tribune reporter Alex Parker was fairly extensive, covering the changing landscape of baseball cards, the effort to keep kids interested, the big money aspect of vintage icons and more. You can read it here. PSA has launched a new online hobby video segment. The … [Read more...] about Notes: Tribune Hobby Story; PSA’s New Show; Astros Rings; Reds Museum Highlights Uniforms