Readers Continue to Report Their Autograph ‘Chasing’ Stories

June 11, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

In response from a TJ Schwartz column on getting some of his first autographs, readers have shared their own stories, which range from Ty Cobb, Mickey Mantle to Danny Ainge and even Ronald McDonald. Feel free to share some of your own. Read More

Signature Study: Ty Cobb

May 27, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Ty Cobb’s signature is one of the most recognized and coveted in the game – but beware for some well-circulated forgeries, some of them issued by his own biographer. Read More

Operation Bullpen, and Why Forgers Don’t Always Hit the Sweet Spot

April 2, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Kevin Nelson, author of “Operation Bullpen: The Biggest Forgery Scam in American History” debuts his exclusive series on baseball forgeries for SCD, using photos obtained from the FBI and stories he ran across in writing the book. Some of these photos have not previously been seen in public. Read More

LOTG Auction Live, Highlighted by Cobb Letter, Prewar Cards

March 20, 2013 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The “Opening Day” Auction is now live, courtesy of Love of the Game Auctions. The sale features a great single-owner prewar collection, beautiful, glossy T3s and signed memorabilia from Ty Cobb and Hank Greenberg. Read More

Ruth’s 1921 Pinstripe Pants and Ty Cobb Game-Used Bat Headed to Auction

November 20, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Grey Flannel rolls out another impressive auction, headlined by Babe Ruth pants dated to 1921, a Ty Cobb game-used bat, the ball Orel Hershiser used to set his 59 consecutive scoreless innings streak, Frank Robinson’s 1966 Orioles jersey and much more. Read More

Goldin Auctions Adds 15 Lots to Benefit American Red Cross

November 9, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

A T206 Ty Cobb, 1939 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio and a Stan Musial signed bat are among 15 lots added to Goldin Auctions’ current sale that will benefit the American Red Cross. All proceeds from those lots will go to the non-profit organization. Read More

Bussineau Auction Loaded With High-Grade Singles and Sets

October 24, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

The upcoming auction from Greg Bussineau will once again appeal to vintage card collectors with a Sporting Life Ty Cobb Cabinet, Dan Dee Mickey Mantle and the usual lineup of Ruth, Wagner and Mathewson also in the lineup. Read More

Chicle Nagurski, Brunner’s Cobb and Signed Gehrig Goudey Leading LOTG Auction

October 11, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Bidding is underway for the inaugural sale of Love of the Game Auctions, with three cards leading bidding after a few days: a 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski, Brunner’s Bread Ty Cobb and a signed 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig. 246 lots in all. Read More

National Chicle Bronko Nagurski PSA 7 Kicks off Love of the Game Auctions

September 18, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Al Crisafulli is no stranger to the hobby. So when he announced a new venture, For the Love of the Game Auctions, collectors knew the inaugural sale would be full of good stuff. Mission accomplished. A 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski PSA 7 and D304 General Baking Ty Cobb PSA 3 lead the way. Read More

Rose Banishment Papers, Cobb Bat, Alomar Gold Glove Award, 1934 Yankees Ball Featured in Goldin Auction

September 14, 2012 | Tom Bartsch | Leave a reply

Goldin Auctions introduced itself to the world at the National. Now the company has announced top lots for its October auction. Pieces include a 1934 Yankees team-signed ball, Roberto Alomar’s Gold GLove Award, Ty Cobb game-used bat and a Michael Jordan game-used jersey. Read More

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