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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Jack Quinn’s 1929 World Series Ring Holds Hurler’s Historic Place
Jack Quinn didn’t reach the big leagues until age 25 in 1909 but he made up for it. Quinn pitched from the era of T206 to the dawn of bubble gum cards. While his age was always a bit of a mystery, Quinn was still pitching in relief as he pushed toward age 50 and won a pair of World Series titles as a member of Connie Mack’s Philadelphia A’s in 1929 and … [Read more...]
Cubs World Series Ring Pulled from Auction; Scout Gone
When it comes to the World Series rings they handed out to staff members, the Chicago Cubs are being as protective as a momma bear. A 2016 ring that had been consigned to Lelands’ current auction has been pulled after conversations between the team and the auction company. Bidding for the ring had surpassed $65,000 before it was removed from the auction catalog late … [Read more...]
Walter Alston Collection Coming to Auction
Dozens of items from the life and career of Hall of Fame manager Walter Alston will go on the auction block this summer. SCP Auctions has announced the consignment of Alston’s memorabilia to its 2016 Mid-Summer Classic Auction, which opens during the National Sports Collectors Convention on August 3. Alston’s collection of personal memorabilia is being consigned by … [Read more...]