Love of the Game Auctions Fall 2025 Premier Auction is open and closes Saturday, November 29, 2025. Featuring over 1,200+ lots of cards and memorabilia from 1900 through present, along with including Hall of Fame rookie cards, complete sets, prewar rarities, unopened material, vintage photography and much more! Bid, view and register for the auction at loveofthegameauctions.com. (View On-line Print Catalog Here)
This premier auction showcases an exceptional collection of Hall of Fame rookie cards, prewar rarities, vintage photography, and historically significant pieces that appeal to both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the hobby. With an emphasis on pre-World War II material, LOTG continues its tradition of offering authenticated items that represent the golden age of American sports.
“This Fall auction represents some of the finest sports memorabilia we’ve brought to market,” said Al Crisafulli, founder of Love of the Game Auctions. “We’ve curated pieces that tell the story of baseball’s rich history, from 19th-century rarities to modern classics. Every item has been carefully authenticated, giving collectors confidence that they’re acquiring genuine pieces of sports history.”
Among the standout offerings is an incredible signed 1933-36 Zeenut PCL Joe DiMaggio card with coupon, graded PSA VG-EX 4/AUTO 7—a Hall of Fame rookie card that is likely the most desirable Zeenut card in existence. The auction also features a 1936 Goudey World Wide Gum #51 Joe DiMaggio graded SGC VG-EX+ 4.5, another highly sought-after rookie card of the Yankee Clipper. Additional highlights include a 1924-25 Aguilitas #869 Oscar Charleston card, graded SGC VG 3, honoring one of baseball’s Negro League legends on the heels of LOTG’s record-breaking sale of a 1923-24 Tomas Gutierrez Charleston in their spring auction.
Perhaps the most interesting lot in the auction is a historically significant collection of 1890-1891 Cincinnati Reds documents chronicling the team’s dramatic entry into—and exit from—the Players’ League, complete with handwritten contracts and court documents signed by 19th-century team owners.
“The Cincinnati Reds documents are astonishing,” said Crisafulli. “This is a little-known piece of baseball history that was quite a drama at the time. For a short time, the Reds were sold to a group that was going to put them in the Players’ League. Then the Players’ League folded, and the National League had to race to get the team re-sold and brought back into the National League. These documents include some of those sale agreements – some handwritten, even on hotel letterhead. It’s an incredible piece of baseball history.”
The auction’s vintage baseball photography selection is particularly impressive, highlighted by an enormous 1904 Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox panoramic photograph by George Lawrence, capturing the grandeur of South Side Park in stunning detail. This rare piece offers collectors a window into baseball’s early 20th-century landscape. The photography collection also includes original Type I photos by legendary photographer Charles Conlon and other period pieces that document baseball’s formative years.
The auction includes rare finds that span multiple eras of sports collecting, offering opportunities for collectors at every level. From individual inheritance pieces to world-class collection items, LOTG facilitates sales that preserve and celebrate the legacy of America’s favorite pastime.
Founded in 2012, Love of the Game Auctions has built its reputation on trustworthiness, expertise, and a deep passion for the hobby. The company holds three major annual auctions along with specialty sales, connecting collectors with authenticated memorabilia that holds both historical and monetary value.
Collectors interested in previewing lots or registering to bid can visit loveofthegameauctions.com. The company is also accepting consignments for its Winter 2026 auction.
Highlights Include:
- Incredible Signed 1933-36 Zeenut PCL Joe DiMaggio (w/Coupon) – PSA VG-EX 4/AUTO 7 (HOF RC)
- 1924-25 Aguilitas #869 Oscar Charleston (HOF) – SGC VG 3
- Historically Important Signed 1895 John Montgomery Ward (HOF) Stock Certificate (PSA/DNA)
- Historically Significant 1890-1891 Cincinnati Reds Documents Collection – Reds Join – and Then Leave – the Players’ League
- 1895 Cap Anson “A Runaway Colt” Original Theater Advertising Poster (HOF)
- 1918-21 Babe Ruth (HOF) Game-Used Louisville Slugger Bat (MEARS A7)
- 1933-36 Zeenut PCL Joe DiMaggio (HOF RC) – PSA FR 1.5
- Gorgeous Signed 1953 Bowman Color #59 Mickey Mantle (HOF) PSA/DNA 8
- Signed 1948 Bowman Basketball George Mikan #89 (No Red Ink On Front – HOF RC) – PSA/DNA NM-MT 8
- Signed 1949 Cleveland Indians Picture Pack Photo Satchel Paige (HOF) – PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10
- Beautiful 1951 Bowman #305 Willie Mays (HOF) – PSA EX-MT 6
- 1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson (HOF) – PSA VG-EX 4
- Rare 1923-24 Billiken Mantzas Complete Set (9)
- 1922 E120 American Caramel PSA-Graded Complete Set (240)
- Impossibly Rare 1890 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes #210-4 Billy Hamilton (Philadelphia NL) – SGC VG-EX 4 – One of the Most Desirable N172 HOFers
- 1887 N172 Old Judge #123-4 Ed Delahanty (HOF) – SGC VG 3
- 1961 Fleer Basketball Complete Set (66)
Bid, view and register for the auction at loveofthegameauctions.com. (View On-line Print Catalog Here)
Other 19th Century Baseball Highlights at Love of the Game:
- Lot #3: Historically Important Signed 1895 NY Giants Stock Certificate Signed by John Montgomery Ward (HOF) & Giants Executives
- Lot #4: 1890-91 Cincinnati Reds Signed Documents Collection w/Many Rare Signatures & Significant Historical Baseball Content
- Lot #5: 1895 Cap Anson “A Runaway Colt” Original Theater Advertising Poster (HOF)
- Lot #16: 1887 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes #123-4 Ed Delahanty (HOF) – SGC VG 3
- Lot #26: 1888 Fearnaught Studio Deacon White (HOF) Old Judge “Proof” Cabinet (Deacon White Estate)
- Lot #33 – 1887 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes #317-3 Bid McPhee
- Lot #35 – 1887 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes #285-2 Connie Mack (HOF) – PSA VG 3
- Lot #44: 1888 N173 Old Judge Cabinets Buck Ewing w/Rare Dark Mount
- Lot #46: 1888 N173 Old Judge Cabinets John Clarkson (HOF) w/Rare Dark Mount
- Lot #47: 1888 N173 Old Judge Cabinets Buck Ewing (HOF)
- Lot #54: 1888 N338-1 S.F. Hess California League Pete Meegan – SGC VG/EX 4 – one of SIX N338-1s in the Auction
- Lot #57: 1888 N338-1 S.F. Hess California League Perrier/H. Smith – Rarest of the N338-1 Two-Player Cards
- Lot #94: 1869 “The Red Stockings March” Sheet Music w/George & Harry Wright
- Lot #104: Spectacular 1888 “Galaxy of the National League” Framed Display
- Lot #389: 1887 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes #149-11 Buck Ewing (HOF – With Mascot) – SGC VG 3
- Lot #462: 1887 Carroll Studios Hardie Henderson – Old Judge “Proof” of Brooklyn Outdoor Image
- Lot #476: 1888 N321 S.F. Hess California League Jack Lawton – One of SIX N321s in the Auction
- Lot #479:1895 N566 Newsboy Cabinets E.D. Burke – One of Nine Different Newsboys in the Auction
Other Basketball, Football, Other Sports Highlights at Love of the Game:
- Lot #1081: 1982 “The Play” Stanford vs. Cal Original Large Format Type I Photo (PSA/DNA)
- Lot #28: 1980 Topps #16 Larry Bird/Julius Erving/Magic Johnson (HOF RC) – PSA MINT 9
- Lot #29: 1988 NBA Finals Michael Jordan (HOF) “The Last Shot” Original Type I Photo
- Lot #1078: 1913 Carlisle Indians Football Team Original Type I Photo w/Pop Warner & Joe Guyon
- Lot #1035: 1968 Jack in the Box San Diego Rockets Basketball Near-Complete Set (12/14)
- Lot #9: Amazing Signed 1948 Bowman Basketball #69 George Mikan (No Red Ink) – PSA/DNA NM-MT 8
- Lot #1085: Rare 1957 Jim Brown (HOF) Type III Photo – His 1958 Topps Rookie Card Image!
- Lot #93: 1972 Comspec Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – PSA VG 3
- Lot #85: 1979 Topps Hockey #18 Wayne Gretzky (HOF RC) – BVG NM-MT+ 8.5
- Lot #1028: 1961 Kahn’s Wieners Oscar Robertson (HOF) – PSA EX-MT 6
- Lot #1014: 1959 Bazooka Y.A. Tittle (HOF) – SGC VG/EX 4
- Lot #1063: 1985-86 Star #117 Michael Jordan (HOF RC) – CGC MINT 9
Other Great Memorabilia at Love of the Game:
- Lot #4: Historically significant 1890-91 Cincinnati Reds Documents Collection
- Lot #6: 1918-21 Babe Ruth (HOF) Game-Used Louisville Slugger Bat (MEARS A7)
- Lot # 205: Unique 1952 Denver Bears “Strike Zone” Flannel Uniform
- Lot #131: Matted 1910 Philadelphia Athletics Team Composite by Burke & Atwell
- Lot #104: Stunning 1888 “Galaxy of the National League” Framed Print
- Lot #141: Beautiful 1909 Index Magazine Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field Inaugural Supplement (Fowler Collection) w/Honus Wagner
- Lot #148: 1913 Cleveland Baseball Club Sunday Leader Supplement w/Shoeless Joe Jackson
- Lot #231: 1954 World Series Game 1 Ticket Stub – Willie Mays’ Famous Catch!
- Lot #111: Incredible Framed 1888 N173 Old Judge Advertising Poster Cutouts From the Most Desirable 19th Century Baseball Advertising Poster
- Lot #5: 1895 Cap Anson “A Runaway Colt” Original Theater Advertising Poster
- Lot #3: Historically Important 1895 John Montgromery Ward Signed NY Giants Stock Certificate (Also Signed by Giants Executives)
- Lot #94: 1869 “The Red Stockings March” Sheet Music for The First Pro Baseball Team w/George & Harry Wright
- Lot #96: 1871-1897 Boston Base Ball Club Hardcover Book
- Lot # 142: 1912 Wright & Ditson Framed Boston Red Sox Silk w/Tris Speaker (HOF)
- Lot # 108: 1889 Chicago & Detroit Police Baseball Ribbons Pair
- Lot # 257: 1927 Babe Ruth (HOF) “Batting Hero of World’s Series Opener” Original Type I News Service Photo (PSA/DNA)
- Lot # 143: 1914 Dick Rudolph Oversized Tuxedo Tobacco Display Box
About Love of the Game Auctions
Love of the Game Auctions is an internet-based sports auction house specializing in vintage baseball cards, sports memorabilia, and collectibles with an emphasis on pre-World War II material. Founded in 2012 by longtime hobbyist Al Crisafulli, LOTG is recognized as one of the most widely respected auction houses in the industry. The company facilitates sales ranging from world-class collections to individual inheritance pieces, holding three major annual auctions as well as specialty sales. Based in Kingston, New York, LOTG is committed to authenticity, quality, and preserving the history of America’s sporting heritage.
