Ruth Jersey Hits $4.4 Million, Young Collection Adds Up to $2.4 Million

SCP Auctions has set a new standard for sports memorabilia with the sale of a 1920 Babe Ruth jersey that brought $4.4 million. The jersey was just one of many eye-opening sellers in the auction. Read More

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The Long Beach Expo (Calif.) is heralding the return of sports collectibles to the show that also highlights coins, stamps and other collectibles. To help announce that return, an impressive Babe Ruth exhibit will be part of the event. Read More

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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 bid…

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The Washington Nationals are one of the darlings of the 2012 MLB season, and the team’s stadium, Nationals Park, is a testament to baseball and its history. From announcers to Negro league stars, baseball history lives in a modern stadium. Read More

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Play Beat the Blogger – pick the winner of 10 games – beat the rest of the contestants, and win a signed 8×10. It’s free, easy and fun. Read More

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Former Upper Deck public relations guru Terry Melia shares one of the most memorable days he had on the job: An afternoon interview and signing session with LeBron James, just weeks after his “Decision” announcement that he would join the Miami Heat. …

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The rookie card is a coveted piece for collectors. A Gem Mint rookie card is the ultimate prize. Here’s your chance to get a Gem Mint rookie card from any Hall of Famer from 1948-1990 thanks to the Dmitri Young Collection that is being offered by SCP A…

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Baseball Digest, which debuted in 1942, is getting a makeover for its 70th anniversary. The magazine will relaunch in September with a new look and “inside” information from ProScouting. Read More

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Fresh off an agreement with the National Baseball Hall of fame earlier this year, Panini has announced a new set: Cooperstown Baseball, featuring – you guessed it – members of the most hallowed hall of all. Product releases in July, with the chance…

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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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Grey Flannel’s latest sports memorabilia auction includes a wide selection of game-used jerseys, from Sandy Koufax and Reggie Jackson to Larry Csonka and Wayne Gretzky. Read More

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Yu Darvish, Bryce Harper and the Karate Kid(?) among the latest news and notes related to the upcoming 2012 Topps Archives Baseball, which releases in about two weeks. Read More

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Pick from the 10 games offered this week in the realm of NBA, NHL and MLB games and you could win a signed 8×10. Read More

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The latest book on the New York Yankees might be the best. ‘Pinstripe Empire’ by Marty Appel is THE definitive history on the most storied franchise in sports. No stone is left unturned and you are sure to learn something new about the Yankees and Majo…

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The ball from Game 6 of the 1986 World Series that went through Bill Buckner’s legs sold for $418,250, and was just one of many items that turned heads in Heritage Auctions’ $7 Million Signature auction. Read More

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The big cards keep showing up in the major hobby auction houses, and they keep selling at amazing prices. A PSA 2 T206 Honus Wagner card sold for $654,500 as part of Memory Lane’s $2 Million Holy Grail auction. Read More

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In an auction lineup that is one for the ages, one of the featured lots in SCP Auctions’ lineup is the cap worn by Bobby Thomson during his Shot Heard ‘Round the World in the 1951 playoffs. Look for more highlights from the sale leading up to the auct…

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The sports collecting hobby has had many periodicals come and go – many created by the collecting pioneers of the past. This article takes a look some of the editions from the 1960s through today from here and abroad. Read More

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One of the most famous plays – or misplays – in World Series history was on display at Heritage Auctions. The famous ‘Buckner Ball’ in which Bill Buckner had roll through his legs in Game 6, has sold for $418,250. Read More

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In a first for the company, Panini Authentic has teamed with a professional franchise in a marketing and game-used memorabilia deal. Panini inked the deal with the Dallas Mavericks, and it includes use of 2010-11 NBA Championship gear and game-used jer…

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The NBA Playoffs are winding down Round 1. Who will advance? Make your picks and you could win a signed 8×10. All you have to do is beat out the other contestants in the 10 match-ups. Read More

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The 2012 London Olympics are quickly approaching, and NBC has announced a retail store filled with Olympic-related collectibles, ranging from the popular pins to die-cast replicas and even Team USA gear. Read More

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The biggest show in Canada occurs this weekend, and Panini is making sure collectors get their money’s worth with lots of rookies, relic cards and plenty of autographs. Read More

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Day 2 of the Bowman countdown has Topps announcing special Blue Wave Refractor cards to those who send in wrappers from the 2012 set. the fun begins May 9. Read More

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The days of easy access to players during spring training is no longer the case. However, if you want autographs, they are still available to those who bide their time, exercise patience and politeness. Read More

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Google Insights for Search can let you know what’s being searched for online in your area, what terms they are using to search for items – and you can use that to your advantage. Read More

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The draft is over and the endorsement deals coming reigning in. Panini has announced a football trading card and autograph deal with the Washington Redskins Robert Griffin III for the 2012 season. First products with Griffin inside will release in June…

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As part of the run-up to the release of Bowman Baseball, Topps has announced a series of promotions that are included in the set. The first is the chance for lucky collectors to be part of the 2013 set and win $500. Read More

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Fenway Park is 100 years old, providing the perfect setting for auction of the Ted Williams Collection by Hunt Auctions. The more than 750-lot auction brought $3.5 million, with Williams’ 1949 MVP award leading the way at $299,000. Read More

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With his debut in the books for Washington Nationals, Bryce Harper has finally made it onto the big stage. With that, Topps has announced its plans for Harper cards in the remaining 2012 baseball products. Read More

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Pick the winners of this weekend’s NBA Playoff games and you could win a signed 8×10 photo of a professional athlete. Read More

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While NFL draft picks take their place on stage tonight, you can nab their trading cards – including autographs – right now. Upper Deck Football, 2012 edition is now live. Read More

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From Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, ‘Yankee Greats’ covers all of the legends that suited up for the N.Y. Yankees. Topps cards are pictured throughout, with four exclusive cards accompanying the book. Read More

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Along with the Swirsky Collection and a host of amazing sports memorabilia will be a rare collection of golf memorabilia in Heritage Auctions’ Signature Sale that is live now and ends May 3-5. Read More

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Every 24-pack box is expected to yield at least two autographs and will feature 24 rookie cards. Each rookie card will feature the team the player was drafted by. Read More

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