CLOSING TONIGHT - Love of the Game Auctions

[Al C.risafulli]

Hi Everyone:

Thought I'd take a moment on this beautiful day to remind you that tonight is the closing night of Love of the Game's Spring Premier Auction.

Extended bidding begins at 9PM Eastern time, and the entire auction remains open on the 15-minute rule. I do expect this one to be open late.

Bidding has been very brisk since the auction opened, but there are still a few excellent values that I thought I'd bring to your attention.

First is a fantastic Tris Speaker game-used bat. The bat has been graded GU 8 by John Taube at PSA/DNA, and comes with outstanding provenance that places it in Game 7 of the 1920 World Series. That was the Indians' first Series victory, with the team (led by Speaker) rallying after the tragic death of Ray Chapman. No question the bat is beautiful, and has historical significance.

Another item with fantastic provenance is a pair of multi-signed balls and accompanying snapshot album. Signatures include Babe Ruth, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Johnny Evers, Joe Tinker, and more, and were obtained at Yankees training camp in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1934 by a businessman named Dewitt Clinton Amerine. You can read the whole story here.

Other great items with some room for bids include:

Lot #8: 1910 T210 Old Mill Casey Stengel

Lot #15: Rich Gossage 1979 Yankees Away Jersey, w/Thurman Munson armband

Lot 138: Beautiful 1929 Philadelphia Athletics Panoramic Photo

Lot 223: 1887 N175 Gypsy Queen Pud Galvin

A fantastic group of 1895 N300 Mayo's that includes the tough George Haddock "No Team On Shirt" variation, the Jack Glasscock Pittsburgh variation and the Tom Kinslow "No Team On Shirt" variation.

For Tigers fans, there's also the Dennis Clotworthy collection, which includes some of the coolest Tiger Stadium memorabilia I've ever seen. The two outfield wall pads are absolutely fantastic, particularly the 1999 commemorative pad, with the outstanding Stadium graphics.

And of course there are a host of complete Topps sets from our Texas Find, some of which are just spectacular.

Please do take a look, if you're so inclined.

Good luck, and thanks for your time!

Regards,
-Al

[Jay Wolt]

Al, Good luck!
Get some rest now as you'll be up all night

[CW]

Quite the assemblage, as they say.

Good luck, Al, and to everyone bidding!

[Shoebox]

Well good news for me. Extended bidding has arrived and since I am the only bidder this item will be making the return trip back to Kearney, NE.



The park pictured is Memorial Field that was completed in 1946. During the late 40s to early 50s it was home to the Kearney Irishmen a semi-pro team in the Nebraska Independent League. In the mid to late 50s it was home to Kearney Yankees, a class D rookie league team in the Nebraska State League. The park is still in use today by the University of Nebraska - Kearney Lopers a NCAA Division II team. Joba Chamberlain is probably the most notable of the handful of MLB players that have had it as their home park.

While it isn't a significant item among the great auction Al put together I am THRILLED to have come across it. Best of all..as the only bidder I have no need to stay up until 3 am wondering if I will be outbid. Good luck to everyone staying up late. I hope you are all as pleased with what you win as I am with this little postcard.

[BeanTown]

I see two bids

[slidekellyslide]

https://loveofthegameauctions.com/Lo...ventoryid=9049

This postcard doesn't depict Guy Green, it's an unknown player. There is a series of these postcards and all of them mention "Guy W. Green, mgr" on the front of the card. Green never played on the team and he didn't suit up as manager. Much like Connie Mack, he led the team in a suit and tie. Not that it will make a difference in what the card will sell for, but I'm sure the new owner would appreciate knowing it's not actually Green.

[Shoebox]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

I see two bids

Poor planning on my part. I placed an initial bid for the minimum and then placed a second max bid. Both bids were placed by me.

[Leon]

Good luck tonight to all consignors, bidders and Al and team. I think I just got outbid....

Originally Posted by Al C.risafulli

Hi Everyone:

Thought I'd take a moment on this beautiful day to remind you that tonight is the closing night of Love of the Game's Spring Premier Auction.

Extended bidding begins at 9PM Eastern time, and the entire auction remains open on the 15-minute rule. I do expect this one to be open late.

Bidding has been very brisk since the auction opened, but there are still a few excellent values that I thought I'd bring to your attention.

First is a fantastic Tris Speaker game-used bat. The bat has been graded GU 8 by John Taube at PSA/DNA, and comes with outstanding provenance that places it in Game 7 of the 1920 World Series. That was the Indians' first Series victory, with the team (led by Speaker) rallying after the tragic death of Ray Chapman. No question the bat is beautiful, and has historical significance.

Another item with fantastic provenance is a pair of multi-signed balls and accompanying snapshot album. Signatures include Babe Ruth, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Johnny Evers, Joe Tinker, and more, and were obtained at Yankees training camp in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1934 by a businessman named Dewitt Clinton Amerine. You can read the whole story here.

Other great items with some room for bids include:

Lot #8: 1910 T210 Old Mill Casey Stengel

Lot #15: Rich Gossage 1979 Yankees Away Jersey, w/Thurman Munson armband

Lot 138: Beautiful 1929 Philadelphia Athletics Panoramic Photo

Lot 223: 1887 N175 Gypsy Queen Pud Galvin

A fantastic group of 1895 N300 Mayo's that includes the tough George Haddock "No Team On Shirt" variation, the Jack Glasscock Pittsburgh variation and the Tom Kinslow "No Team On Shirt" variation.

For Tigers fans, there's also the Dennis Clotworthy collection, which includes some of the coolest Tiger Stadium memorabilia I've ever seen. The two outfield wall pads are absolutely fantastic, particularly the 1999 commemorative pad, with the outstanding Stadium graphics.

And of course there are a host of complete Topps sets from our Texas Find, some of which are just spectacular.

Please do take a look, if you're so inclined.

Good luck, and thanks for your time!

Regards,
-Al

[glynparson]

Won two lots, The T5 and the Nolan Ryan 1974 Topps Puzzle. Both at very reasonable prices and below my top all bids on both. Was outbid on 5 other lots some by a large margin. Looks like some strong prices mixed with some bargains. Thats what makes a great auction. Congrats to Al one of the nicest guys in the biz.

[4815162342]

I don't trust any alarm to wake me up at 3:30am. I'm a zombie before 5.

[GasHouseGang]

I live in California so I benefit from the time difference. But I think the extended bidding should only be for items still receiving bids, not the entire auction. I saw the items I was bidding on go into extended bidding at least 3 times, yet these items had received no additional bids during these periods. When I went to sleep at 12 PST I was still high bidder. Yet when I checked this morning I had lost all 3 lots. This might maximize profits, but it really is rewarding whoever stays up the longest, which they claim isn't the goal.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

I don't trust any alarm to wake me up at 3:30am. I'm a zombie before 5.

I'm up Monday through Friday at 4:15am to get ready for work so getting up at 3:30am today was no big deal for me.