Get ready for an exciting event in the world of sports memorabilia! Hindman’s Having a Ball Auction in Chicago is set to showcase an incredible collection of autographed baseballs from a single collector. With over 570 lots up for grabs, this auction is a dream come true for baseball enthusiasts and collectors alike.
James Smith, the Director of Sports Memorabilia at Hindman, can’t contain his excitement about the breadth and depth of the collection. He describes it as one of the most extensive and thrilling collections that the auction house has ever seen. With a variety of baseballs signed by some of the game’s greatest players, including Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, and Roberto Clemente, along with rare signatures from baseball Hall of Famers, this auction is a treasure trove for fans.
One of the standout pieces in the auction is a baseball signed by the 1934 New York Yankees. This particular ball holds historical significance as it marks Babe Ruth’s last year with the team. The ball features signatures from Ruth himself, his legendary teammate Lou Gehrig, and other Hall of Famers like Earle Combs and Tony Lazzeri. To guarantee authenticity, the ball comes with authentication letters from PSA and Beckett Authentication Services.
Another fascinating item up for auction is a baseball from the deadball era. Signed by a diverse group of players, including Cy Young and the first baseball commissioner, Kennesaw “Mountain” Landis, this ball is a rare find. What makes it even more exceptional is the inclusion of signatures from Mrs. Christy Mathewson and Mrs. John J. McGraw. Collectors will be delighted to receive a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services with this extraordinary collector’s item.
The auction also boasts several other notable pieces. Baseball fans can bid on a high-grade 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team-signed ball, a 1957 Milwaukee Braves World Series championship ball, and a 1972 National League All-Star team ball featuring signatures from legends like Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron. And for fans of vintage baseball, there are signed team balls from the 1930 and 1932 Philadelphia Athletics, with prominent players like Jimmie Foxx and Lefty Grove.
If you’re eager to participate in this remarkable auction, you’re in luck. The Having a Ball timed online auction is currently open for bids through Hindman’s website and Live Auctioneers. The lots are scheduled to close sequentially, starting at 9 AM CT on November 29. To ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all bidders, Hindman’s auction features an extended bidding process. If a bid is placed in the final minute before a lot is set to close, the bidding period is extended by five minutes for that particular lot. This way, everyone has a fair chance to participate without affecting the closing times of other lots.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary chance to own a piece of baseball history. Place your bids and take home a priceless autographed baseball signed by legendary players from Hindman’s Having a Ball Auction in Chicago.
