Babe Ruth’s ‘Called Shot’ bat realises $212,500
A baseball bat that might have been the one Babe Ruth used to make his 1932 “Called Shot” realised $212,587 in an online auction at Lelands on March 23. Ruth […]
2018-03-26
Is Babe Ruth’s Called Shot bat up for auction at Lelands?
A baseball bat that could be the one Babe Ruth used to hit his 1932 “Called Shot” is selling online at Lelands. During Game 3 of the 1932 World Series […]
2018-03-21
1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson to make $75,000?
A near mint 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson baseball card will lead Christie’s Golden Age of Baseball auction. The piece is valued at $50,000-75,000 ahead of the March 29 to […]
2018-03-16
Jesse Owens’ Congressional Medal of Freedom heads to auction
American athlete Jesse Owens’ Congressional Medal of Freedom is offered with an opening bid of $55,000 at SCP Auctions’ online sale on March 23. Owens received the honour from US […]
2018-03-13
Aryton Senna’s 1987 racing suit stars in Monaco sale
A racing suit worn by the great Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna during his 1987 season with Lotus will star in RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction on May 12. A special […]
Red-faced Duisburg goalkeeper to auction water bottle for charity
Duisburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken is auctioning the water bottle that has made him an internet sensation. The Dutchman was refreshing his palette in the back of the net during Saturday’s […]
2018-02-28
Ty Cobb trading card realises $408,000 at auction
A T206 1909-1911 Ty Cobb red background with “Ty Cobb back” trading card has sold for $408,000 at Heritage Auctions. The piece is part of the so-called “Lucky 7” find, […]
2018-02-26
Original Matthews Final ball hammers for $7,500
The original ball used in the 1953 FA Cup Final, forever after known as the Matthews Final, has sold for £5,250 ($7,334) at Hansons Auctioneers. Blackpool won 4-3 against rivals […]
2018-02-23
Ric Flair’s WWE robe is heading to auction at Heritage
WWE wrestler Ric Flair wore this spectacular robe into the ring before beating young rival Carlito in the 2005 Unforgiven tournament in Oklahoma. The befeathered blue and black garment is […]
2018-02-20
Tom Brady’s Super Bowl ring sells for $345,000
An official Tom Brady 2017 Super Bowl LI ring has sold for a record $344,927. That’s the most anyone has ever paid for a Super Bowl ring at auction, a […]
2018-02-19
Morphy Auctions to offer rare collection of early Muhammad Ali memorabilia
A collection of memorabilia from the early career of Muhammad Ali is heading for sale at Morphy Auctions next year. The Gary Traugh Collection features more than 150 historic items […]
2017-12-14
Historic New York Yankees documents top $3.8m Heritage auction
A sale celebrating the New York Yankees has realized $3.8 million at Heritage Auctions, topping off a remarkable month for the Dallas auction house. The sale offered a wealth of […]
2017-12-13
Jackie Robinson’s rookie jersey tops $2 million in Dallas
Jackie Robinson’s jersey from his rookie season with the Brooklyn Dodgers has sold at auction for more than $2 million. The historic jersey crossed the block at Heritage Auctions in […]
2017-11-21
Billie Jean King’s Battle of the Sexes tennis racquet up for sale
The tennis racquet used by Billie Jean King in the famous ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match is going up for auction at Bonhams. The ‘battle’ saw Wimbledon champion King play […]
2017-11-14
Lou Gehrig’s last home-run bat heads to Heritage Auctions
The bat with which Lou Gehrig hit the last two home runs of his career is up for sale at Heritage Auctions. The legendary New York Yankees player used the […]
