Goldin

[oldjudge]

I don't think that any card (or postcard) could draw eight figures. I can think of only two players whose uniforms could even get close to this number-Ruth and Gehrig, and it would have to be a very special uniform. I doubt any Jackie Robinson uniform would even be close. My bet is that it is Gehrig's uniform from his "luckiest man" speech.

[Vintageclout]

Jay - you just planted a seed....how about Babe Ruth's called shot Uniform and/or bat?

[MVSNYC]

Jay- Lelands sold the luckiest man speech uniform around 1999.

An [authentic] Joe Jackson 1919 uniform could fetch millions (I doubt 8 figures though).

I think the only piece that could approach 8 figures would be Jackie's debut uniform. Such historical importance.

[Bestdj777]

Delete.

[TUM301]

The 1919 Black Sox stolen confessions, would really like to see those surface again.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Jay- Lelands sold the luckiest man speech uniform around 1999.

An [authentic] Joe Jackson 1919 uniform could fetch millions (I doubt 8 figures though).

I think the only piece that could approach 8 figures would be Jackie's debut uniform. Such historical importance.

While anything is possible...
I have a hard time believing that Robinson's debut uniform could fetch 10 million.
Something from Ruth? Yes. ....Gehrig? Possibly, but doubtful. .....Robinson? No.

[MVSNYC]

I'll rephrase. I'm not sure any one piece could reach $10M...I just believe that uniform could/would set records. If you watch Ken Burns' Baseball documentary, woven throughout the 10 episodes is the overarching theme that, along with Ruth, Robinson was the single most important figure in the game.

Well, I guess we'll see what Ken's got, soon. No pressure on him now.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Jay- Lelands sold the luckiest man speech uniform around 1999.

An [authentic] Joe Jackson 1919 uniform could fetch millions (I doubt 8 figures though).

I think the only piece that could approach 8 figures would be Jackie's debut uniform. Such historical importance.

Isn't the luckiest man jersey in the hall of fame now?

[Bpm0014]

I do not think that he owns the Ruth uniform anymore.

He did as of last year. I saw it, and had a picture taken of it.

[btcarfagno]

To me, the only two figures that would garner enough outside money to have any chance of reaching $10,000,000 would be Ruth or Jackie. No other sports figure in any sport could come close to that number I do not think. And even with Jackie or Ruth, it would be maybe only one item that could do it. For Jackie it would be his first game jersey. The historical significance of that piece would rightfully garner interest the world over. The only Ruth piece would be a rookie Red Sox jersey. Perhaps a Baltimore jersey.

If I had to take a guess which of the three above jerseys would go for the most money, my money would be on Jackie's first jersey. Assuming enough outside interest is brought in.

Tom C

[Peter_Spaeth]

Maybe the Babe gave a St. Mary's uniform to the same guy as he gave his catcher's mitt.

J.C.'s post seems to be more than a guess though, it sounds like he knows it's Cy Young.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

He did as of last year. I saw it, and had a picture taken of it.

Received confirmation that he no longer owns it.

[RedsFan1941]

didn't goldin previously advertise a babe ruth contract he was selling as a 10 million dollar item?

[rats60]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I don't think that any card (or postcard) could draw eight figures. I can think of only two players whose uniforms could even get close to this number-Ruth and Gehrig, and it would have to be a very special uniform. I doubt any Jackie Robinson uniform would even be close. My bet is that it is Gehrig's uniform from his "luckiest man" speech.

The PSA 8 Wagner would. Kendrick has turned down 10 million for it, but I don't think he would sell it.

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by rats60

The PSA 8 Wagner would. Kendrick has turned down 10 million for it, but I don't think he would sell it.

Is this a fact? Never heard that before.

[packs]

Someone would pay 10 million for the Wagner? Even after the truth behind the card came out?

[botn]

Originally Posted by packs

Someone would pay 10 million for the Wagner? Even after the truth behind the card came out?

The truth has been known about that card well before Mastro's admission and it never hurt the selling price.

[canjond]

Unopened case of '52 Topps?

[AGuinness]

Originally Posted by canjond

Unopened case of '52 Topps?

Freshly dredged from the bottom of New York Harbor, how's that for provenance?

[packs]

Originally Posted by botn

The truth has been known about that card well before Mastro's admission and it never hurt the selling price.

It sold for 2.8 mil only 10 years ago before the Mastro admission. You think it'll appreciate 5 times along with the admission?

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by packs

It sold for 2.8 mil only 10 years ago before the Mastro admission. You think it'll appreciate 5 times along with the admission?

Yes. That card, or one of the 52 Mantles in PSA 10 could easily go for 10m.

It would actually be less than 4x in appreciation by the way.

[botn]

Originally Posted by packs

It sold for 2.8 mil only 10 years ago before the Mastro admission. You think it'll appreciate 5 times along with the admission?

My comment was not supporting the value of the Wagner at 10 mil were it to come to market but to point out to you that every person who has owned it knew the history before buying and paid up for it anyway. Again, Mastro's admission does not change the value of the card, imo. PSA is never buying it back so it is an 8 because we all know the flip rules.

Finally whatever item it is that Goldin will be auctioning will most likely sell for considerably less than his promotional tour will suggest.