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FOUND - Brothers Boyhood Cards Worth $1 MillionWEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - Two brothers found 5 baseball cards in a forgotten childhood collection, worth more than $1 million... Learn More September 7, 2018
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FOUND - Baseball Cards Worth $48,000GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - Rare Baseball Cards, discovered in an attic shortly before a tornado destroyed it, may be worth $48,000... Learn More May 29, 2018
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FOUND - Attic Baseball Card Fetches $38,000ONLINE - A 19th-century Baseball Card discovered in an attic, has fetched $38,400... Learn More April 26, 2018
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FOUND - Baseball Card Worth $250,000RURAL SOUTH, USA - A rare baseball card found in an old dusty box, is estimated to be worth $250,000... Learn More March 17, 2018
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SOLD - $190,000 for Vintage Michael Jordan SneakersLAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA (VIDEO) - Buzz60 reports, a pair of game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers has sold for $190,000. The vintage Converse shoes were worn by Jordan during the gold medal game played against Spain at the 1984 Olympics. After the game, the shoes were given to an 11-year-old ballboy who kept them for over 30-years, until the auction at SCP Auctions (lot #464). June 12, 2017
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SOLD - $227,854 for Babe Ruth World's Fair UniformLAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA – SCP Auctions reports a special 'New York' baseball uniform worn by Babe Ruth to promote the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair (video) has sold for $227,854... Auction Link January 27, 2016
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FOUND - Rare Baseball Cards Worth Six-FiguresSTOCKTON, NEW JERSEY - Forbes reports, rare baseball cards worth six-figures were discovered inside a box, in an attic... Read More November 3, 2016
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SOLD - $583,500 for “Shoeless” Joe Jackson BatNEW YORK - Christie's reports a rare “Shoeless” Joe Jackson (1887-1951) baseball bat (graded PSA/DNA GU 7) has fetched $583,500 at auction. The bat (video), dating from 1917-21, is stated by Christie's to be; "one of two known professional model Joe Jackson bats, and the only full name script Signature model manufactured by Louisville Slugger that can be attributed to being used by Jackson." Read More October 20, 2016
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SOLD - $3.1 Million for Rare Honus Wagner Baseball CardRUNNEMEDE, NEW JERSEY - WPXI News reports (video), a "jumbo" T206 Honus Wagner card has sold at Goldin Auctions for $3.1 million (auction link). The sale set a record price for a trading card. The card was produced by the American Tobacco Company from 1909 to 1911 as part of its T206 series. Reportedly, Wagner protested its production because he did not want children to buy cigarette packs to get the card. Production ceased, and less than 200 cards were distributed to the public. October 3, 2016
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SOLD - $1.7 Million for Rare Baseball PhotosDALLAS - Heritage Auctions reports, a collection of baseball photos (video) by photographer Charles M. Conlon has fetched $1.7 million at auction. The archive, containing 7,462 original negatives, is thought to be one of baseballs most important photography collections... Auction Listing August 29, 2016
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SOLD - $465,000 for Wayne Gretzky Rookie CardATLANTIC CITY - Sports Illustrated reports, a Wayne Gretzky rookie card has fetched $465,000 at Goldin Auctions. The sale set a new record for a hockey card. The card, a 1979 O-Pee-Chee, has been graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA, which is the highest possible grade for a trading card. Reportedly it is the only card of this batch to receive the grade. August 5, 2016
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SOLD - $239,000 for Rare Eddie Plank Baseball CardDALLAS - Heritage Auctions reports a rare 1909-11 T206 Eddie Plank (1875-1926) baseball card (PSA EX-MT 6) has fetched $239,000. Card History (Video) | Auction Link July 29, 2016
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SOLD - $478,500 for Vintage Mays Baseball CardDALLAS - A Heritage reports a rare 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 (PSA Mint 9) baseball card has fetched $478,000 at auction..... Auction Link May 24, 2016
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SOLD - $118,000 for Babe Ruth Baseball GloveBIDDEFORD, MAINE - The Portland Press Herald is reporting a Baseball Glove once owned by Babe Ruth, has sold for $118,000. The Glove was sold by the Saco River Auction Company. April 6, 2016
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FOUND - $1 Million in Baseball Cards in TrashSOUTHERN U.S. - A million dollar collection of seven ultra rare Ty Cobb baseball cards has been discovered in the trash by a ... Read More March 3, 2016
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SOLD - $478,000 for Roberto Clemente CardDALLAS, TEXAS - Heritage Auctions reports a 1955 Roberto Clemente baseball card has fetched $478,000 and set a new world record. The card was graded PSA Mint 9... Auction Link February 29, 2016
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SOLD - $501,900 for 1952 Mickey Mantle CardDALLAS, TEXAS - Heritage Auctions reports a 1952 (Topps #311) Mickey Mantle baseball card has fetched $501,900. The card was graded PSA NM-MT 8... Auction Link February 24, 2016
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SOLD - $62,140 for Historic NFL FootballBALTIMORE - The Capital Gazette reports Huggins and Scott auctions has sold the historic football thrown by Johnny Unitas to Raymond Berry for a touchdown in the epic 1958 NFL Championship game. The game is widely know as, "The Greatest Game Ever Played." The football was sold for $62,140 (after premium)... Auction Link February 13, 2016
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SOLD - $187,000 for Kentucky Derby TrophyBOHEMIA, NEW YORK - Leland's Auctions reports 1985 Kentucky Derby owners trophy has fetched $187,000 at auction. The trophy, won by Spend a Buck, belonged to owner Dennis Diaz... Auction Link January 11, 2016
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SOLD - $525,800 for 1952 Mickey Mantle CardA 1952 (Topps #311) Mickey Mantle baseball card has fetched $486,000 on eBay. The card (graded PSA 8 NM-MT) is was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions – December 11, 2015
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SOLD - $403,000 for 1948 Basketball CardLAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA - A rare 1948 Bowman rookie basketball card (Gem Mint PSA 10) for George Lawrence Mikan, Jr., has sold for $403,000. The card was sold by SCP Auctions. Source: SCP Auctions – December 8, 2015
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SOLD - $486,000 for 1952 Mickey Mantle Card on eBay Related: |
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SOLD - $409,000 for Historic 4-Minute Mile Shoes
LONDON, UK - A pair of running shoes worn by Roger Bannister in 1954, when he broke the 4-minute mile, have sold at auction for $409,000. The shoes were sold by Christies Auctions. Source: Sioux City Journal - September 10, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $230,041 for Olympic Dream Team Basketball
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, USA - A rare basketball signed by the 1992 U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" has fetched $230,041 at auction. The Basketball was sold by SCP Auctions. Source: SCP Auctions - August 24, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $179,250 for Gehrig's 1930s NY Yankee's Cap
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA - A New York Yankees cap worn by Lou Gehrig in the 1930s has fetched $179,250 at auction. The baseball cap was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage - July 31, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $436,970 for Rare Baseball Bat found in home
NEW YORK, NY, USA - A family discovered an old baseball bat they kept around the house for 'protection' once belonged to Lou Gehrig. The bat fetched $436,970 when sold by Love of the Game Auctions. Source: Love of the Game Auctions - August 9, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $310,700 for 1955 Roberto Clemente Card
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA - A rare 1955 (Topps #164) Roberto Clemente baseball card (Graded PSA Mint 9) has sold at auction for $310,700. The card was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage - July 31, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $91,300 for Jordan Basketball Card on eBay
ONLINE - An extremely rare Michael Jordan Basketball Card (serial number 001 of 100) has sold for $91,300 in an eBay auction listed by Baseball Card Exchange. Source: eBay - August 2, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $382,000 for 1952 Mickey Mantle Card
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA - A 1952 (Topps #311) Mickey Mantle baseball card (Graded PSA NM-MT 8) has fetched $382,000 at auction. The card was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage - July 31, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $179,000 for Baseball Card in Old Box CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA - An 1860s Brooklyn Atlantics team baseball card discovered inside an old chocolate box has fetched $179,000 at Heritage Auctions. Source: Boston.com - July 31, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $80,000 for Rare Vintage Jersey
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA - An extremely rare baseball jersey from the (1945-47) Kansas City Monarchs has sold for $80,000. The jersey was sold by Hunt Auctions. Source: Hunt - July 21, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $36,542 for Vintage Secretariet Horseshoe
BOHEMIA, NEW YORK, USA - A horseshoe that was worn in 1973 by legendary race horse Secretariat has sold for $36,542. The horseshoe was sold by Lelands Auctions. Source: Lelands Auctions - July 17, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $130,000 for 1960's Wilt Chamberlain Jersey
WESTHAMPTON, NEW YORK, USA - A 1960's Wilt Chamberlain Game Worn Jersey (Philadelphia Warriors) has sold for $130,000. The Jersey was sold by Gray Flannel Auctions. Source: Gray Flannel Auctions - June 25, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $59,750 for Vintage Yankees Nodder
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A large (14 inch) promotional nodder produced for the (1961-62) New York Yankees sold at auction for $59,750. The rare nodder (one two known) was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions - May 15, 2015 Related: |
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NEW - Research Sports Memorabilia Prices
A list of free online resources for website for tracking and researching sold prices achieved by some of the world's best sports memorabilia auctioneers. Source: What Sells Best - May 6, 2015 Related: |
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INTERVIEW - Sports Memorabilia Collecting
Interview with long-time collector and Los Angeles Sports Museum founder Gary Cypres on Memorabilia collecting and the research website he co-counded with his son Jeremy, PriceRealized.com. Source: What Sells Best - May 6, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $1.3 Million for Antique Baseball Card
WATCHUNG, NEW JERSEY, USA - An Honus Wagner baseball card (T206 Honus Wagner) has sold for $1.3 million (with buyer premium) in an online auction. The card was sold by Robert Edward Auctions. Source: Robert Edward Auctions - April 26, 2015 Related: |
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$71,554 for Michael Jordan's Rookie Shoes
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, USA - A pair of game-worn shoes given to a ball boy by Michael Jordan in his 1984 rookie season have sold for $71,554. The shoes were sold by SCP Auctions. Source: SCP Auctions - April 26, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $573,600 for 1955 Sandy Koufax Jersey
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A 1955 Sandy Koufax Game Worn Rookie Jersey (Brooklyn Dodgers), has sold for $573,600. The Jersey was sold by Heritage. Source: Forbes - February 25, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $717,000 for 1921 Babe Ruth Bat
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A baseball bat used by Babe Ruth in 1921 to set a home run record has sold for $717,000. The bat was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions- February 21, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $956,000 for Ali vs Liston Boxing Gloves
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - Two pairs of Boxing Gloves from the 1965 Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston fight, have sold for $956,000. The gloves were sold by Heritage. Source: ABC 7 New York - February 22, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $179,000 Shoeless Joe Photo from Scrapbook
CLEVELAND, OHIO, USA - A rare signed photo of Shoeless Joe Jackson found in a scrapbook has sold for $179,000. The photo was sold through Heritage Auctions. Source: WYFF 4 - February 22, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $43,020 Lombardi Sweater from 58¢ Goodwill bin
WEST ASHERVILLE, N. CAROLINA, USA - A couple found Vince Lombardi's sweater at a Goodwill for 58 cents. The sweater sold for $43,020 at Heritage Auctions on February 21st. Source: CBS News - February 22, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $41,988 for Jordan Basketball Card on eBay
ONLINE - A rare Michael Jordan Basketball Card (1997 E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now #9 - Graded BGS 9 Mint) has sold for $41,988 in an eBay auction by PWCC Auctions. Source: eBay - February 13, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $169,400 for 1942 Joe DiMaggio Jersey
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - Joe DiMaggio's 1942 game used (and signed) New York Yankees jersey has sold for $169,400. The jersey was sold by Goldin Auctions. Source: Goldin Auctions - February 7, 2014 Related: |
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SOLD - $80,900 for 1916 Ruth Card on eBay
ONLINE - A 1916 Babe Ruth Rookie #151 (Sporting News) Baseball Card (Graded PSA 5 EX ) from when he was with the Boston Red Sox has sold for $80,900 in an eBay auction. Source: eBay - February 5, 2015 Related: |
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$104,260 for Legendary Seabiscuit Saddle
BOHEMIA, NEW YORK, USA - A saddle worn by the famed racehorse Seabiscuit (May 23, 1933 – May 17, 1947), during his legendary final race, has sold for $104,260 at a Lelands auction. Source: What Sells Best - January 21, 2015 Related: |
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$33,000 for Michael Jordan's College Shoes
WESTHAMPTON, NEW YORK, USA - Michael Jordan's autographed game-worn shoes from his freshman year in college have sold for $33,000. The shoes were sold by Grey Flannel Auctions. Source: CBS Sports - December 18, 2014 Related: |
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$303,277 for 1934 Babe Ruth Baseball Cap
WESTHAMPTON, NEW YORK, USA - Babe Ruth's game-worn cap from a 1934 barnstorming trip to Japan has sold for $303,277. The baseball cap was sold by Grey Flannel Auctions. Source: TMZ - December 18, 2014 Related: |
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$403,664 for 1909 Honus Wagner Baseball Card
ONLINE - A recently discovered Honus Wagner baseball card has sold for $403,664 in an online auction. The baseball card was sold by SCP Auctions. Source: Bloomberg - December 8, 2014 Related: |
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$345,000 for 1953 Sports Medal
LONDON, UK - A sports medal awarded to English footballer Stanley Matthews in 1953, has sold for $345,000 (£220,000). The medal was sold by Graham Budd Auctions. Source: Antiques Trade Gazette - August 27, 2014 Related: |
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$340,000 for Gehrig's 1928 World Series Watch
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, USA - A watch given to Lou Gehrig's to commemorate a World Series title win, has sold for $340,000. The watch was sold by SCP Auctions. Source: Sports Net - August 27, 2014 Related: |
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$398,000 for 1971 Ali Boxing Gloves
CLEVELAND, OHIO, USA - Boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali during his 1971 fight with Joe Frazier have sold for $398,000 (£237,000). The gloves were sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: The Daily Mail - August 1, 2014 Related: |
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$287,500 for Autographed Gehrig Baseball Mitt
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA - An autographed Lou Gehrig baseball mitt (circa 1935) sold for $287,500 at MLB All-Star FanFest. The glove was sold by Hunt Auctions. Source: Forbes - July 15, 2014 Related: |
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$57,500 for 1920s Cuban Baseball Cards
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, USA - A rare complete set of (84) 1920s Tomas Gutierrez Cuban baseball cards has sold for $57,500. The cards were originally issued in packs of Diaz cigarettes. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - March 21, 2014 Related: |
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$863,000 for Muhammad Ali Boxing Gloves
NEW YORK, NY, USA - Boxing gloves worn by Muhammad Ali during his first Heavyweight Championship title victory with Sonny Liston, in 1964, have sold in auction for $863,000 (£520,000). Source: The Daily Mail - February 24, 2014 Related: |
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$717,000 for Babe Ruth Yankees Pocket Watch
NEW YORK, NY, USA - An engraved pocket watch given to Babe Ruth after beating the New York Giants, in the 1923 World Series, has sold for $717,000 (£431,000). Source: Sky News - February 23, 2014 Related: |
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1926 Babe Ruth-Signed Baseball Sells for $250,641
WESTHAMPTON, NY, USA - A famous baseball signed by Babe Ruth with a promise to hit a home run (in the 1926 World Series) for an ailing 11-year-old boy, has sold for $250,641. Source: ESPN - February 7, 2014 Related: |
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Honus Wagner Card Collects $657,500
BOHEMIA, NY, USA - A rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball card produced for Sweet Caporal cigarettes, has sold for $657,500. An estimated 50-75 are thought to have survived to present day. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - January 13, 2014 Related: |
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Jackie Robinson Rookie Award Fetches $401,968
BOHEMIA, NY, USA - The 1947 Rookie of the Year award which was given to Jackie Robinson for the season he broke baseball's color barrier, has sold for $401,968. Source: USA Today - January 13, 2014 Related: |
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1992 Laettner Duke Jersey Sells for $119,500
BOHEMIA, NY, USA - A Jersey worn by Christian Laettner when he took a famous shot to lead Duke over Kentucky in the 1992 NCAA tournament, has sold for $119,500. Source: ESPN - January 13, 2014 Related: |
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Michael Jordan’s ‘Flu Shoes’ Fetch $104,000
WESTHAMPTON, NY, USA - The Sneakers worn by Michael Jordan while he experiened flu-like symptoms (caused by food poisoning) during Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals have sold for $104,000. Source: Sports Illustrated - December 12, 2013 Related: |
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$1.4 Million for Jesse Owens’ 1936 Gold Medal
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, USA - The 1936 (Berlin) Olympic gold medal won by Jesse Owens has sold for $1.4 million. The sale set a new record for a piece of Olympic memorabilia. Source: National Post - December 8, 2013 Related: |
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$550,000 for Mazeroski's 1960 Pirates Uniform
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA - The uniform worn by Bill Mazeroski when he hit a walk-off home run in the final game of the 1960 World Series, has sold for $550,000. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - November 11, 2013 Related: |
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Honus Wagner Baseball Card Sells for $2.1 Million
WEST BERLIN, NEW JERSEY, USA - A collector paid $2.1 million for a T206 Honus Wagner card in an online auction. Making it the most expensive baseball card sold online at the time. Source: Wikipedia - April 6, 2013 Related: |
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