SCP Auctions Withdraws Reggie Jackson “Game 6″ Jersey

April 22, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

One of the headline items in SCP Auctions’ current sale, the jersey reportedly worn by Reggie Jackson in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, has been withdrawn from the sale regarding inconsistencies with the “NY” logo and the pinstripes based on video footage from the game. Read More

Fresh to the West Coast and The First Autograph…

April 11, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

For SCD columnist T.J. Schwartz, the move to the West Coast as a young adult provided unique opportunities to meet some big-time athletes. The comedy writer/cabbie shares a couple of priceless stories from his past. Read More

Jackson’s 1977 World Series Game 6 Jersey, Early Gretzky Jersey at SCP Auctions

March 15, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

SCP Auctions has a big-time auction scheduled for April 10-27. Among the personal collections of John Havlicek, Steve Garvey, Rollie Fingers and many others will be iconic game-used jersey from Reggie Jackson (Game 6 of 1977 World Series) and Wayne Gretzky (1980-81 Edmonton Oilers). Read More

In 1953 Bowman Bounced Back in a Big Way

February 27, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Topps staged a great attack on the Bowman baseball card reign in 1952, so Bowman bounced back in 1953 with original color photography, star appeal, multi-player cards and for the first time statistics on the back of Bowman cards. Read More

Collectible Classics Offering a Large Muhammad Ali Collection

November 20, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

More than 200 Muhammad Ali/Cassius Clay autographs, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees collectibles, vintage cards and a wide array of memorabilia will be up for bids in Collectible Classics’ 517-lot Dec. 13 auction. Read More

Player Interview: Mariano Rivera Ready to Return

September 5, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | 1 Reply

Visiting Saratoga Race Course in New York, future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera talked about missing baseball, his collectibles and a fear of horses. Read More

SCP Auctions Will Now Offer Babe Ruth’s Circa 1922 Yankees Team Sweater

July 26, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The Babe Ruth New York Yankees jersey sold for a record $4.4 million. Now SCP will offer Babe Ruth’s circa 1922 New York Yankees team sweater. Expect bidding to be hot and heavy again. The sweater will also be on display at the National Convention. Read More

Babe Ruth Items, High-Grade Cards Highlight Memory Lane Auction

July 24, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

A pair of 1916 Babe Ruth rookie cards, a 1933 Yankees team-signed bat and hundreds of high-grade, vintage sports cards will be among more than 1,300 items in Memory Lane Inc’s. next catalog auction, opened in time for showcasing at this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. Read More

1930 Babe Ruth Cap at $230,000 – Bidding Ends Tomorrow, May 19

May 18, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

David Wells is an admitted Babe Ruth fan. So he went and bought Babe Ruth game-worn cap from the 1930s and wore it during a game with the Yankees in 1997. It’s now for sale in SCP Auctions’ current sale, and it’s past $230,000, with one more day of bidding. Read More

1920 Babe Ruth Jersey Could Approach $2 Million This Weekend

May 14, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Not many pieces can boast a $1 million selling price. The 1920s Babe Ruth jersey currently being offered by SCP Auctions is one of those items. The Ruth jersey is already at $1.15 million, with bidding ending May 19. Read More

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