MEARS Auction August Internet Auction of Sports, Americana & Over 700+ of The Sporting News archives featuring Type 1 photos and original production art closed with $148,092.40 in prices realized (Including the buyers premium). With over 1,700 lots, of sports and non-sports cards, autographs and memorabilia the results were highlighted by: 1978 Robin Yount Milwaukee Brewers Game Worn Jersey ($5,822), 1930-70s New York Yankees “The Sporting News Collection Archives” Original Type 1 Photos – Lot of 866 ($5,750), 1917-20 Joe Jackson H&B Louisville Slugger YMCA Professional Model Game Bat ($3,974.40), 1923-25 Babe Ruth H&B Louisville Slugger Game Bat ($3,700), 1984 Tony Gwynn San Diego Padres Game Worn Road Jersey ($3,537), 1961 John F. Kennedy JFK Signed “Profiles in Courage” Book ($2,737), 1930-60s Comprehensive Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers “The Sporting News Archives Collection” photo lot ($2,530), 1940s circa Babe Ruth New York Yankees Signed Calumet Country Club Golf Scorecard ($2,415). For the complete auction results, view the MEARS Auctions web site here.
