Sandy Koufax was arguably the greatest left handed pitcher of all time, and is indisputably the greatest Jewish baseball player of all time. Barney Pelty’s claim to fame? He was arguably the greatest right-handed Jewish pitcher of all time. Known as the “Yiddish Curver,” he pitched from 1903 to 1912 in the deadball era, racking …
A First Look at Memorabilia from Barney Pelty: The Yiddish Curver Read More »
In our business of specializing in rare and vintage baseball collectibles, one of the most exciting prewar card issues are Kalamazoo Bat Cards. Issued between 1886 and 1887 and known as “K-Bats,” they are CdV-sized photographic cards mounted on heavy cardboard. Some have advertising on the back, while others are blank, but they’re all very …
Nine Examples of Rare Kalamazoo Bats Baseball Cards from 1887 Read More »
When it comes to vintage sports memorabilia collecting, it’s not just about rarity or condition; it’s about the nostalgia of being a fan. It’s all in our name: the Love of the Game. To tap into that love, we used Card Ladder to find out what the highest-selling cards are for all 30 MLB franchises …
Every MLB Team’s Highest-Selling Baseball Card of All Time Read More »
Our Summer 2022 Auction lot 1393 is an outstanding example of the 1941 “Who’s Who in the Major Leagues” signed by more than 460 subjects. Unfortunately, character limitations both on our website and in our printed catalog prohibits us from publishing the entire list of signatures there. As promised, here’s the list in its entirety! …
You have some vintage baseball memorabilia that you’d like to sell. Maybe it’s the proverbial shoebox of cards in your grandparents’ attic. Maybe they’re treasured items collected over many years. Whatever it is, every piece of memorabilia has a story behind it. A vintage sports auction house exists to connect every special piece of memorabilia, …
As an internet sports auction house that specializes in matching quality consignments with experienced bidders, we’re fascinated with how baseball card prices serve as a proxy for people’s connection to not just sports, but to nostalgia and culture. While there are lots of cards made every year that have some interest among hobbyists, there’s always …
1869-2022: The Most Valuable Baseball Card Sold From Every Year (Almost) Read More »
Andrew Aronstein Joins Love of the Game Auctions as Inventory Manager Strategic Hire Responds to Sustained Growth for Hudson Valley-based Internet Sports Auction House KINGSTON, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2021 – Sports memorabilia industry veteran Andrew Aronstein has joined Kingston-based Love of the Game Auctions (LOTG) as inventory manager. The strategic hire coincides with a strong period of growth for the internet …
It’s been nearly 10 years since we sat in our first office, weathering the wrath of Superstorm Sandy on the night our first auction closed. A lot has changed in the hobby since then, but our commitment to quality, to integrity, and to the history and beauty of this great hobby remains as strong as …
