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Tag: Babe Ruth

Five Notable PSA-Certified Sports Cards Sold in 2020

January 28, 2021February 2, 2021Terry Melia

There’s no doubt about it; 2020 will always be remembered for the catastrophic COVID-19 global pandemic. But when it comes to the sports collectibles arena, last year will be recalled for the unprecedented card prices realized at auctions and through…

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Roger Maris Card Values | PSA Collector Guide

April 7, 2020October 25, 2020Terry Melia

  In this new, ongoing series, we explore various sets on the PSA Set Registry, featuring the trading cards of iconic athletes. Select cards will be highlighted and the requirements of each set will be included. The following article reviews…

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Notable Auction Prices Realized for PSA-Certified Items in 2019

January 15, 2020October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  GOING, GOING… Auction houses were abuzz in 2019 with tens of thousands of cherished sports and non-sports collectibles being sold, the majority of which came with third-party certification from PSA. Once again, vintage cardboard led the way with many…

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Authenticating a Babe Ruth Game-Used Bat Attributed to His 500th Home Run

November 12, 2019October 24, 2020Terry Melia

  On Sunday, August 11, 1929, the New York Yankees visited Cleveland’s League Park to take on the Indians. Babe Ruth, batting cleanup, led off the second inning of a scoreless game. On the first pitch he saw from Willis…

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‘The Babe Bows Out’ Sells for $164,500

July 16, 2019September 18, 2019Terry Melia

  On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Hunt Auctions held a live event wherein lot #114 — an aged 10.25″ high by 12.75″ wide Type 1 photo showing Babe Ruth making his last public appearance at Yankee Stadium in 1948 —…

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Ruthian-Sized Auction Price Realized for Lou Gehrig Autographed Photo

June 21, 2019August 21, 2019Terry Melia

  Throughout the past century, every sports superstar has had his trusty sidekick. Bill Russell had Bob Cousy. Wayne Gretzky had Mark Messier. And, of course, Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen. But in the annals of baseball, there is one…

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A Look at the Signature Stylings of Babe Ruth

April 23, 2019September 18, 2019Terry Melia

  Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland. An Aquarius – if you believe in astrology – he was certainly “original,” “friendly” and “charitable,” but could also be “disobedient” and “rebellious” which made him unique in…

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Auction Prices Realized: The Power of PSA Grading

January 29, 2019May 28, 2019Terry Melia

  Last week, a much-anticipated online auction of the 1933 Goudey Baseball set, graded “Current Finest” on the PSA Set Registry, came to a close. Each one of the 240 cards up for bid comprised its own lot with many…

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PSA’s Kevin Keating Appears on Episode of ‘American Pickers’

November 27, 2018January 7, 2019Terry Melia

  Kevin Keating is PSA’s principal autograph authenticator. He evaluates and inspects thousands of autographs every year on behalf of PSA and routinely offers his services on the road. Recently, Keating was invited to appear on an episode of “American…

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Three PSA-Authenticated Items Lead the Way at Auction

October 31, 2018November 14, 2018Terry Melia

  Robert Edward Auctions (REA) completed its 2018 Fall event this past weekend and some impressive figures were recorded. Three of the auction’s top-selling lots included baseball-related gems that were each authenticated and graded by PSA. From a T206 Ty…

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