When baseball’s biggest stage was being prepared to meet the wrecking ball in 2008, Reggie Jackson bought the 13 letters that spelled out the words “Yankee Stadium” in blue lights. Now, the Hall of Famer is opting to sell the monumental signage that welcomed visitors to the ballpark from 1976 to 2008. He’s consigned the 10-foot tall letters to Sotheby’s, which will offer … [Read more...] about Reggie Jackson Consigns Yankee Stadium Lettering to Auction
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Caption Captures Casey’s Climactic Clout in ’23
He was a media darling in the 1950s and 60s as manager of the New York Yankees. The “Ol’ Perfesser” had a lot to say, even if it wasn’t always possible to understand exactly what he meant. Long before his managerial career began, though, Casey Stengel was a player and in October, 1923, he made history by belting the first World Series home run at Yankee Stadium. Our … [Read more...] about Caption Captures Casey’s Climactic Clout in ’23
Photo of the Day: Rare 1920 Ruth In Action Image Attracting Interest
Ninety-five years ago, baseball was still trying to process the off-season sale of the player who had become a major gate attraction. The Boston Red Sox appeared to have found a first-rate superstar in Babe Ruth. Still youthful, the Baltimore native had come off a 1919 season in which he slugged 29 home runs, drive in 114 and gone 9-5 as a pitcher. He had played a role in … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Rare 1920 Ruth In Action Image Attracting Interest
Photo of the Day: Fans Cheer DiMaggio During Streak
It had started back on May 15. In July, it was still going. Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak captured the nation’s attention and as it grew, fans sat on the edges of seats until it was extended, whether they were in the ballpark or listening to live radio broadcasts or sports reports. When it approached 50 game, attention and attendance grew. This rare photograph, taken … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Fans Cheer DiMaggio During Streak
1920 Photo Shows Slim, Trim Babe Ruth, Brand New Yankee
A rare photo of Babe Ruth just months after he joined the New York Yankees is among the featured items in RMY Auctions’ newest sale. The silver gelatin original black and white news photo pictures a slim trim Ruth posing at Yankee Stadium. Our Vintage Photo of the Day has been rated Type I by PSA/DNA and carries a June 20, 1920 date stamp on the back. It’s one of … [Read more...] about 1920 Photo Shows Slim, Trim Babe Ruth, Brand New Yankee
Bidding Opens for Babe’s Last Gift from Yanks
The auction for a one-of-a-kind piece of Babe Ruth memorabilia opened Wednesday. A gold pocket watch owned by the legendary slugger has been consigned to the auction by his grandson and has been generating a lot of mainstream media attention. SCP Auctions is selling the watch, which dates from the 1948 celebration of the 25th anniversary of the opening of “The House That … [Read more...] about Bidding Opens for Babe’s Last Gift from Yanks
Babe Ruth’s “First” Yankee Stadium Home Run Baseball Heading to Auction
Many baseball fans know that Babe Ruth hit the first regular season home run at Yankees Stadium on Opening Day - April 18, 1923. What most fans do not know is that the Babe actually hit his "first" home run at the new stadium on February 14, 1923 when he put on a hitting display for New York Daily News reporters to demonstrate the Stadium's short right field porch. A … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth’s “First” Yankee Stadium Home Run Baseball Heading to Auction
Photo of the Day: Ruth and Ruppert
It was a momentous year for Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees. The booming franchise moved into a new stadium in the Bronx to hold the mobs of paying customers who couldn’t get enough of the mighty slugger and his teammates as the 1923 season got underway. Today’s Vintage Photo of the Day from RMY Auctions shows Ruth and team owner Jacob Ruppert sharing a handshake. … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Ruth and Ruppert
Watch Given to Babe Ruth at Last Stadium Appearance Coming to Auction
The pocket watch given to Babe Ruth during his last public appearance at Yankee Stadium in 1948 has been consigned to auction by surviving family members. SCP Auctions will offer the watch as part of its Spring Premier Auction and estimates it could fetch as much as $500,000. Culminating the June 13, 1948 event, the Yankees ceremoniously retired Ruth's number three and … [Read more...] about Watch Given to Babe Ruth at Last Stadium Appearance Coming to Auction
1929 Ruth Signed Baseball Comes with Video Proof
In the world of autographs, there is sometimes a leap of faith involved. If you didn’t see it happen, did it really happen? As skilled as authenticators may be, when it comes to items signed decades ago, actual provenance is often elusive. That is not the case with the signed Babe Ruth baseball being offered by Memory Lane in its upcoming catalog auction, appropriately … [Read more...] about 1929 Ruth Signed Baseball Comes with Video Proof