by Ben Milch They're among the names you immediately think of when you think about the game's legends. That doesn't mean you'll have to scrimp and save for weeks to afford these baseball autographs. Recent sales are proof that patience and a bargain-spotting eye can get you what you want. 1) Joe DiMaggio Joe DiMaggio is remembered as one of the game's most graceful … [Read more...] about Five Legendary Baseball Autographs That Don’t Always Cost An Arm or Leg
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X-Rated DiMaggio Photo?
A photograph of a naked Joe DiMaggio hamming it up in the shower as a young ballplayer is generating some controversy. Lelands has the photograph in its current auction, scheduled to close June 24. However, the x-rated DiMaggio photo "has to be" a fake, according to his long-time attorney Morris Engelberg who claims DiMaggio never would have allowed it to be … [Read more...] about X-Rated DiMaggio Photo?
DiMaggio Streak Celebrated Online
It was 70 years ago that New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio began a legendary hitting streak that obliterated the previous record and has gone unchallenged to this day. In fact, no one has ever come close. To commemorate the anniversary of this historic achievement, Americans young and old are invited to participate in celebrations and remembrances hosted by JoeDiMaggio.com and … [Read more...] about DiMaggio Streak Celebrated Online
DiMaggio Deal Aimed at Creating Brand
Joe DiMaggio will soon grace a host of licensed consumer products, including trading cards, bats and jerseys as part of a new deal aimed at creating fresh branding around the baseball icon. DiMaggio, LLC—the sole licensing company and owner of DiMaggio’s name and image since the player’s death in 1999—has partnered with MODA Licensing, Inc. in New York and Dominant … [Read more...] about DiMaggio Deal Aimed at Creating Brand
Just Collect Busy With 1936 World Wide Gum and More
The 1936 World Wide Gum set is one of the most rare pre-War baseball cards on the planet. It might also be among the most underrated. Issued in Quebec by Goudey Gum's Canadian subsidiary, the set consists of 135 cards. Obviously, not many made it over the border during a time when long-distance travel was still limited for most people. Those that have survived generally … [Read more...] about Just Collect Busy With 1936 World Wide Gum and More