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Author: Jerry Milani

Mantle Memorabilia Heads Heritage’s Summer Platinum Auction
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Mantle Memorabilia Heads Heritage’s Summer Platinum Auction

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniAugust 11, 2023

A game worn Mickey Mantle jersey from 1958 is currently at a record $3.9 million (including buyer’s premium) in Heritage Auctions Summer Platinum Sports Auction, with 11 days left to go (bidding …

’62 Mets or ’23 A’s: Who is the Worst Team Ever?
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’62 Mets or ’23 A’s: Who is the Worst Team Ever?

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJune 29, 2023

When thoughts turn to the worst teams in baseball history, around these parts (and most others), the lovably laughable 1962 Mets (Choo-Choo Coleman! Marv Throneberry! Roger Craig!) …

Ruth, Terry, Orosco Among Strat-O-Matic All-Stars in New Set
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Ruth, Terry, Orosco Among Strat-O-Matic All-Stars in New Set

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJune 26, 2023June 26, 20231

Ninety years ago, baseball debuted its All-Star Game, a novelty that quickly became an annual tradition. Babe Ruth, naturally, launched the classic’s first home run …

‘The League’ Negro Leagues World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Monday
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‘The League’ Negro Leagues World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Monday

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (Oscar-winning SUMMER OF SOUL), Tariq Trotter (DESCENDANT), and produced by RadicalMedia, THE …

Yankees baseball cards, including The Babe, Lou Gehrig on Heritage Auctions Next Week
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Yankees baseball cards, including The Babe, Lou Gehrig on Heritage Auctions Next Week

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniMay 4, 2023

Cards autographed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig are among the many New York baseball themed items in the Heritage Sports May 11-13 Sports Catalog …

Strat-O-Matic Simulation Tabs Yankees Over Dodgers in 2023 Series
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Strat-O-Matic Simulation Tabs Yankees Over Dodgers in 2023 Series

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniMarch 30, 2023

Today is opening day across baseball, and what would the start of the season be without the annual simulation by Strat-O-Matic, the market leader in …

Glen Head’s Strat-O-Matic To Induct Six Into Inaugural Hall of Fame at ‘Opening Day’ Ceremonies
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Glen Head’s Strat-O-Matic To Induct Six Into Inaugural Hall of Fame at ‘Opening Day’ Ceremonies

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023

For years, “Opening Day” for many Strat-O-Matic fans has meant a pilgrimage to the game company’s Glen Head, N.Y., headquarters to be among the first …

Higashioka, Showalter, Nimmo, Sörenstam to be honored at 43rd Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner Feb. 7
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Higashioka, Showalter, Nimmo, Sörenstam to be honored at 43rd Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner Feb. 7

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJanuary 30, 2023

The 43rd annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner will benefit AHRC New York City Foundation on Tuesday night, February 7th at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers …

Dan Good’s ‘Playing Through the Pain’ Named CASEY Award Finalist
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Dan Good’s ‘Playing Through the Pain’ Named CASEY Award Finalist

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniNovember 4, 2022

Playing Through the Pain: Ken Caminiti and the Steroids Confession That Changed Baseball Forever, the story of the three-time All-Star and 1996 National League MVP …

Roger Maris Game-Used Jersey from Historic 1961 Season to be Auctioned
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Roger Maris Game-Used Jersey from Historic 1961 Season to be Auctioned

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniNovember 1, 2022

Roger Maris game-used flannel jersey from his epic 1961 campaign in which he surpassed Babe Ruth single season home run record of 60 round trippers …

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