This Day in New York Yankees History 6/10: Babe Ruth, the Contract and the Curse

On this day in 2005 “Gotta Have It Collectibles” won the bid for the actual contract signed on December 26, 1919 by Red Sox owner Harry Frazee, Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert and by Babe Ruth himself. The winning bid was for $996,000 which was five times what the Yankees paid for the Bambino and the curse that came with it.


Also on this day in 2002 the Yankees Marcus Thames hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in his Major League career, off Randy Johnson in his prime no less. Thames would be the 17th player in history to hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in his career. John Miller in 1966 was the only other Yankee to achieve the feat.


Finally on this day in 1921 the Yankees Babe Ruth became the All-Time Home Run record holder in the Major Leagues with 120 home runs. The historic home run would come off the Indians Jim Bagby. Ruth would hold the record until Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run in 1974.

This Day in New York Yankees History 6/10: Babe Ruth, the Contract and the Curse

On this day in 2005 “Gotta Have It Collectibles” won the bid for the actual contract signed on December 26, 1919 by Red Sox owner Harry Frazee, Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert and by Babe Ruth himself. The winning bid was for $996,000 which was five times what the Yankees paid for the Bambino and the curse that came with it.


Also on this day in 2002 the Yankees Marcus Thames hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in his Major League career, off Randy Johnson in his prime no less. Thames would be the 17th player in history to hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in his career. John Miller in 1966 was the only other Yankee to achieve the feat.


Finally on this day in 1921 the Yankees Babe Ruth became the All-Time Home Run record holder in the Major Leagues with 120 home runs. The historic home run would come off the Indians Jim Bagby. Ruth would hold the record until Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run in 1974.

Interested in Some Invaluable Yankees Memorabilia?

You guys know us by now here at TGP. We're humble and we are the first ones to lend a helping hand when someone needs it or asks for it. I was checking my email yesterday when the group over at Invaluable.com reached out to us and asked if we would be willing to inform our readers about an MLB memorabilia auction that goes live on November 14th and of course we were willing to help. This isn't the first time we've worked with the crew over at invaluable and we received some nice feedback from the first post so I am bringing you a second post this afternoon here on the blog.

Invaluable.com is an online marketplace that brings your rare baseball memorabilia live from the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum. The auction will be live on November 14th at 11:00 am ET. There will be something for everyone from baseball bats from Yankees legends like Yogi Berra to 19th century baseball artifacts. The range of pricing for these bats and memorabilia range anywhere from $100-$250,000.

We receive nothing if you check out the auction and we still receive nothing if you buy. We truly wanted to just bring this to your attention because we thought you may be interested, it's not like we have baseball to watch or prepare for anytime soon, right?

Here are a few examples of what is up for auction on November 14th from invaluable.com

Lot 289: Fine Lou Gehrig professional model baseball bat c. 1930-31 (PSA/DNA graded "GU 8")

Estimated Price: $75,000 - $100,000

The bat originates from a primary source descendant of a former Washington area bat boy whom is believed to have spent time with several teams inclusive of the Washington Senators. According to family history, the young bat boy had the occasion to meet several notable individuals during this period and one particularly special encounter was with Lou Gehrig. The 1930-31 time period was particularly productive for Gehrig who turned in numbers that would have been career years for nearly any other player conceivable. A fresh to market Gehrig game bat is always noteworthy and an example with strong provenance and usage characteristics is an exceedingly rare find.




Lot 293: Fine 1931 New York Yankees team signed baseball

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000

Red and blue stitched Reach W.Harridge Official American League baseball has been signed by (25) incl. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Lefty Gomez, Red Ruffing, Earle Combs, Bill Dickey, George Pipgras, Cy Perkins, Herb Pennock, Sam Byrd, and others. Joe Sewell and Dusty Cooke are clubhouse signed. All are done in period fountain pen rating 7-8 out of 10. Ball displays some mild toning and light evident usage wear with faded but well defined stampings. A choice example dating to this highly desirable period.





Lot 288: Rare 1929 New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Athletics panoramic photograph

Estimated price: $1,500-$2,500

Original sepia tone image taken from the right/center field vantage point at New York’s Yankee Stadium during a game played between the Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics. Beautiful image shows a full crowd watching the game played on June 22, 1929 with Babe Ruth clearly visible at bat under magnification. Image itself measures 8"x25" on original cabinet mount in three sectional images as commonly seen of the era. First such example we have handled or encountered with period Yankee Stadium panoramic photography seldom offered at auction.





Here's a few other items, there's definitely several more in the auction but these are top bids. Babe Ruth signed bat, 1956 signed Yankees baseball, and this Joe DiMaggio signed jersey. As always, feel free to check out the other sports memorabilia Invaluable has up for auction. You can share any of the information as well as the pictures attached on your site! We're excited about this auction, it's in its 12th year.

This Day in New York Yankees History 6/10: Babe Ruth, the Contract and the Curse

On this day in 2005 “Gotta Have It Collectibles” won the bid for the actual contract signed on December 26, 1919 by Red Sox owner Harry Frazee, Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert and by Babe Ruth himself. The winning bid was for $996,000 which was five times what the Yankees paid for the Bambino and the curse that came with it.

Also on this day in 2002 the Yankees Marcus Thames hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in his Major League career, off Randy Johnson in his prime no less. Thames would be the 17th player in history to hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in his career. John Miller in 1966 was the only other Yankee to achieve the feat.

Finally on this day in 1921 the Yankees Babe Ruth became the All-Time Home Run record holder in the Major Leagues with 120 home runs. The historic home run would come off the Indians Jim Bagby. Ruth would hold the record until Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run in 1974.

Reminder: It's Derek Jeter's Final Season

 

It's not often that I try and use a post here on the blog for a cheap plug but it's Friday and we're about to start the last series of this home stand. With this home stand ending it's just one series closer to saying goodbye to Derek Jeter as a member of the Yankees. Personally I want to savor and remember every single game and memory that I can and what better way to do that then with memorabilia.

The Greedy Pinstripes have a unique partnership with Steiner Yankees Sports that can bring you great deals for all your Yankee memorabilia. We can offer you $50 off any $250 or more purchase through us and Yankee Steiner Sports by clicking HERE. You can also use THIS code to get 20% off your entire order.

Jeter has signed exclusively with Yankee Steiner Sports and Collectibles for all his memorabilia so if you get it anywhere else you really have to question their authenticity. Head over to Yankee Steiner Sports and grab your Yankee memorabilia now. Derek Jeter Signature Collection

#BigelMade Core Five Shirt

Our friend on Twitter Michael Bigel has ventured into the T-shirt making business and really caught my eye with the above Core Five shirt. I have always wondered why Bernie Williams was not included a little more than Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, and Derek Jeter. I mean I get it, Bernie was up in the majors while these guys were in the minor leagues together  but still. Posada, Rivera, and Pettitte all came onto the Yankees scene in 1990 while Jeter didn't until 1992, and yet Jeter is still included.

Anyway, I said all that to say this. I got my shirt in the mail yesterday and immediately put it on, mainly because my work clothes are all dressy and uncomfortable and I can't type in them but still, and it's hella comfortable. I love it and wanted to share it with you guys.

Check out his site where you can purchase the Core Five T-shirt and support a guy who has some great ideas for a follow up shirt or two as well. CLICK HERE to get the shirt and give Mike a follow on Twitter by following @GreenArmMike.

This Day In New York Yankees History 6/10

On this day in 1921 the Yankees Babe Ruth became the All Time Home Run record holder in the Major Leagues with 120 home runs. The historic home run would come off the Indians Jim Bagby. Ruth would hold the record until Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run in 1974.

On this day in 2005 Gotta Have It Collectibles wins the bid for the actual contract signed on December 26, 1919 by Red Sox owner Harry Frazee, Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, and by Babe Ruth himself. The winning bid was foe $996,000 which was five times what the Yankees paid for the Bambino and the curse that came with it.

Quick Hit: Babe Ruth's Pocket Watch Sells For $650,108

Tom Stevens, Babe Ruth's grandson, decided to auction off a gold pocket watch that given to Ruth in Yankee Stadium in 1948 and got a cool $650,108 for it. Originally it was thought that the watch would bring $750,000 but who could complain about that chunk of change. The watch was given to him to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the original Yankee Stadium opening, the house that Ruth built.

In February of this year a 1923 World Series gold watch that belonged to Ruth went for $717,000 so everyone check your drawers, you may have a gold watch that is worth six figures in it.

This Day In New York Yankees History 11/13

On this day in 1931 the Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert would buy the International League's team out in Newark, New Jersey. The Newark Bears funneled many good players to the Yankees big league club while under Ruppert's watchful eye.

On this day in 1978 the Yankees signed free agent pitcher Luis Tiant to a two year deal worth $875,000.

On this day in 1998 the first home run ever hit in Yankees Stadium, thrown by Red Sox pitcher Howard Ehmke and hit by none other than Babe Ruth, was sold at auction for $126,500. Mark Scala was the seller after finding the historic ball in his grandmothers attic.

On this day in 2008 the Yankees landed right fielder Nick Swisher and AAA right handed pitcher Kaneoka Teixeira from the Chicago White Sox for pitching prospects Jeffrey Marquez and Johnny Nunez, as well as infielder Wilson Betemit.

On this day in 2010 at the Louisville Slugger Museum the ball that Babe Ruth hit out of the park for his 702nd home run was sold at auction for $264,500. The ball went for three times the estimated value after being passed down through three generations before being sold.

New York Yankees Off Day Collectibles & Memorabilia

As you know we like to keep it a little relaxed here on the blog on off days and this is no different. I was looking on Yankees Steiner Sports, a Greedy Pinstripes affiliate, and I saw a ton of very interesting products for sale I thought I would share. Seen above is a 2013 game worn Derek Jeter Yankees Spring Training hat. Now the price is a little steep for this being posted at $2,5000 there are some things on there priced cheaper. CLICK HERE to see all the Yankees memorabilia and merchandise that Yankees Steiner Sports has for sale. We also have links on the side bar of ours blog for your convenience as well.