Jun 04, 2014 ROBB REPORT We are accepting BABE RUTH AND YANKEES consignments for this auction now. If you have an item you would like to consign please contact us at 856-767-8550 or click here for additional information. Goldin Auctions and the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Babe Ruth’s MLB Debut with Historic Auction Live and online auction scheduled for July 12, 2014 in Baltimore expected to break records Television documentary and consignment roadshow to ensure worldwide reach and the best Ruth memorabilia ever assembled WEST BERLIN, NJ – DEC. 18, 2013 – On July 11, 1914 the greatest player in baseball history, Babe Ruth, played his first MLB game and baseball was forever changed. Exactly 100 years later, Goldin Auctions, the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Steiner Sports will also make history when they hold the largest auction of Babe Ruth memorabilia in the Goldin Auctions Babe Ruth Centennial Auction. Just like the Babe, who was a dual threat as both a pitcher and hitter, the Goldin Auctions Babe Ruth Centennial Auction will be open to bidders in an Online Auction at GoldinAuctions.com culminating with a Live Auction format on Saturday, July 12th at the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum & Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Live Auction, which will also be webcast at GoldinAuctions.com for bidders unable to attend the live auction, will be preceded by a special preview night at the museum for registered bidders on July 11th. Appropriately, the Yankees will be in Baltimore to face the Orioles that weekend.“As a player, Babe Ruth was in a class by himself and appropriately his influence on the sports collectibles industry is unmatched,” explains Ken Goldin, Founder of Goldin Auctions. “The Babe did everything big, so it’s appropriate to celebrate him with the biggest sports memorabilia auction ever. We’re excited to partner with the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards and Steiner Sports to bring these great Babe Ruth treasures to auction.” The New York Yankees memorabilia partner, Steiner Sports will aid in the marketing and promotion of the event and provide a wide selection of unique items including collectibles from Yankee Stadium, game-used Yankee memorabilia, plus high-end collectibles and unique fan experiences."Babe Ruth was a larger than life icon and had countless magical moments which took place on Yankee Stadium soil. We are pleased to be a part of this historic event with Goldin Auctions and the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum" stated Brandon Steiner, President of Steiner Sports. FOR MORE INFORMATION ...
