Ott Jersey, Jim Brown ROY Trophy Among Gems in Grey Flannel Auction

May 24, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Unique sports awards and Hall of Famers’ game-worn jerseys lead Grey Flannel’s June 5 Summer Games Auction, with highlights including: 1947 Mel Ott Giants jersey, Jim Brown Rookie of the Year Trophy and Larry Holmes Heavyweight World Championship Belt. Read More

Musial, Hodges, Ruth and Payton GU Items Also in Steiner Auction Lineup

May 22, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The last known glove worn by Jackie Robinson isn’t the only game-used artifact drawing attention from Steiner Sports. The firm’s “Ground-Breaking” Auction also hosts jerseys from Stan Musial, Gil Hodges and Walter Payton, along with some memorable balls linked to Babe Ruth. Read More

PSA Set Registry Gems Headline Mile High Card Co. Sale

May 22, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Mile High Card Co. rolls out an auction filled with trading cards dedicated to the four major sports, headlined by complete sets in baseball, football and hockey that are among the best in the PSA Set Registry. Read More

Baseball Legends Cruise Sets Sail in July

May 20, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Looking for a great vacation idea this summer and also love baseball? Now’s your chance to enjoy the best of both worlds. A pair of “Baseball Legends” cruises is slated aboard the American Queen, where along with usual cruise perks will be the chance to hear baseball stories, seek out memorabilia and trivia contests. Read More

Jackie Robinson Game-Used Glove Leads Steiner’s Massive ‘Ground-Breaking’ Auction

May 17, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

When Steiner Sports puts on an auction, they don’t mess around. The latest lineup features 1,866 lots, headlined by a Jackie Robinson game-used glove, but includes price points to satisfy nearly any collector. Read More

Through the Years, the Autograph World has Changed at Spring Training

May 16, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

In today’s spring training atmosphere, Hall of Famers walk around the ballparks unnoticed, while unproven players and minor leaguers are besieged by autograph seekers. And the signatures themselves? Ouch. Read More

Ruth 1932 Caramel Card Nears $43K in Memory Lane’s $1.24 Million Sale

May 14, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Memory Lane knew it had a great set in its latest auction: a 1932 U.S. Caramel complete set, all graded PSA 8. The only question was whether it would sell as a set or individually. The set was broken up, with Ruth, Gehrig and Hornsby leading the way. Read More

Topps Now the Official Card Producer of Major League Soccer

May 13, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Topps will launch its first MLS collection in July. In accordance with Topps’ current offerings, collectors and soccer fans will find autographed cards, memorabilia cards and other special cards featuring MLS’ biggest stars. Read More

Ripley Auctions Conducting Big Racing Sale on Eve of Indy 500

May 10, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Racing fans, start your engines: Ripley Auction will include the personal Items from the collections of Wilbur Shaw, the first consecutive race winner of the Indianapolis 500. Read More

1935 Babe Ruth Jersey Tops Heritage Auctions’ $6.2M Sale

May 9, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Records fell by the wayside in the latest Heritage Auctions event that tallied more than $6.2 million. Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson and Lou Gehrig took top honors in different collecting categories, with Ruth’s 1935 unworn jersey topping them all at $286,800. Read More

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