Photos Starred in Hunt Auction
In a sign that prices for sports memorabilia may be gaining momentum, a vintage photography collection from a devout New York Giants fan sold at Hunt Auctions’ live public auction for $136,138 in King...
View Article2010 National Chicle Baseball Short Print List Revealed
Yes, Virginia there are 2010 National Chicle Baseball short prints. Topps says cards #276-329 in the recently released baseball product are short printed and can be found at the rate in one of every...
View ArticlePSA Grades Autographs for New Packaged Product
PSA/DNA Authentication Services has certified more than 9,000 signatures for a new baseball memorabilia product now hitting shelves. Historic Autographs 2010 Hall of Fame and All-Star Edition will...
View ArticleSigned Cobb T206, Ruth Balls, Rare Photos on Block
Imperial Sports Auctions launches its 'Vintage Rarities II' auction this Thursday, September 23rd featuring several one-of-a-kind Hall of Fame autographs, vintage cards, and other related sports...
View Article2011 Topps Gypsy Queen Review
by Rich Klein First, I would like to apologize for the delays in writing these reviews. On a personal note, I got nailed by a minor medical issue, far from life threatening, but one that was...
View Article1934-36 Batter Up Cards Offer Unique Challenges
Young baseball card collectors had some choices during the mid-1930s. Goudey Gum Company was producing them, although their sets weren’t nearly as comprehensive as their landmark 1933 issue....
View ArticleALERT: $48,000 Mel Ott Game Bat Stolen at NSCC
A circa 1930s game-used Mel Ott bat was stolen at the National Sports Collectors Convention on Thursday. Scott Foraker, a collector, had purchased the bat just a few weeks ago, during Hunt Auctions'...
View ArticleReward Now Offered for Return of Stolen Mel Ott Bat
A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the return of a valuable game used bat stolen during this year’s National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore. The circa-1930s Mel...
View ArticleCool History: Autographed WWII Era Giants Bat Includes Rare Ott Signature
The World War II era New York Giants signed a bat that's been well preserved. It's the only autographed Mel Ott bat PSA authenticator John Taube has ever seen.
View ArticleVintage Photo of the Day: Card Playing Giant Hall of Famers
Do baseball players play cards anymore? Years ago they did—a lot. Our Vintage Photo of the Day from RMY Auctions is this wire service photo from 1934 showing several members of the New York Giants in...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Mel and Lou Before the 1936 World Series
Two of the game's most feared sluggers would meet in the 1936 World Series with this RMY Auctions image capturing Lou Gehrig and Mel Ott before Game 1.
View ArticleVintage Photo of the Day: Mel Ott, Teen Big Leaguer
An original 1927 news photo of a very young Mel Ott helps lead off RMY Auctions' July event.
View ArticleFive Cool Pre-WW2 Baseball Cards You Can Afford
Looking to add some nice old cards to your collection without a loan? Give these inexpensive pre-World War II cards a whirl.
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Preparing for the World Series That Wasn’t
A photo op with Mel Ott turned out resulted in a great shot but that "preparing for the World Series" part? Someone forgot to tell the rest of the league.
View ArticleBespectacled Honus Wagner and Mel Ott
Two legends cross paths in Pittsburgh during the spring of 1945 as Mel Ott approaches one of Honus Wagner's records.
View ArticleReward Now Offered for Return of Stolen Mel Ott Bat
JT Sports is now offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of an expensive Mel Ott bat stolen at this year's National.
View ArticleCool History: Autographed WWII Era Giants Bat Includes Rare Ott Signature
The World War II era New York Giants signed a bat that's been well preserved. It's the only autographed Mel Ott bat PSA authenticator John Taube has ever seen.
View ArticleVintage Photo of the Day: Card Playing Giant Hall of Famers
Do baseball players play cards anymore? Years ago they did—a lot. Our Vintage Photo of the Day from RMY Auctions is this wire service photo from 1934 showing several members of the New York Giants in...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Mel and Lou Before the 1936 World Series
Two of the game's most feared sluggers would meet in the 1936 World Series with this RMY Auctions image capturing Lou Gehrig and Mel Ott before Game 1.
View ArticleVintage Photo of the Day: Mel Ott, Teen Big Leaguer
An original 1927 news photo of a very young Mel Ott helps lead off RMY Auctions' July event.
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