LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some of the world's most valuable sports memorabilia goes up for sale at the annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Auction. Â It takes place Nov. 14, 2015. Â The entire weekend is filled with activities.
Swing by the museum on Thursday, Nov. 12th (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and Friday, Nov. 13th (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) to get your sports memorabilia items appraised for FREE by Hunt Auctions! This is the only opportunity for visitors to have appraisals done at the museum each year.
Dave Hunt from Hunt Auctions says this year's big auction event includes baseball materials dating from the 19th century to present and ranging in dollar value from $100 - $250,000. The live auction will take place beginning at 11am EST at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory on Saturday, November 14, 2015 with more than (380) lots in total. The full description of all items up for auction is available online at www.huntauctions.com.Â
This year's selection of game bats is once again something to take note of with an exceptional array of highly coveted professional model Hall of Famer bats including: Lajoie, Berra, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Robinson, Clemente, Stargell and Bench. Additionally, the auction will feature art work by renowned artist, Arthur Miller and intricate bronze sculptures. To round out the offerings, a recent discovery of vintage athletic pennants dating 1910-1920 era with several rarities that may be the last surviving examples will be on the auction block. The pennants were brought to Hunt Auctions at a previous Appraisal Fair and are now up for bid. Â Â All auction items will be on display at the museum beginning Thursday, November 12th for the public to enjoy.
Highlight Items Include:
-Fine Lou Gehrig professional model baseball bat c.1930-31 Â (Est. $75,000- $100,000)
-Superb Jackie Robinson professional model bat with rare uniform number (Est. $50,000- $100,000)
-Very fine Babe Ruth single signed baseball bat (Est. $30,000-$40,000)
-Fine Napoleon Lajoie professional model baseball bat c.1917-21Â (Est. $10,000- $20,000)
-Fine Roberto Clemente professional model baseball bat c.1965-68Â (Est. $7,500-$10,000)
-Exceptional Willie Stargell 1969 home run attributed professional model baseball bat (Est. $7,500-$10,000)
-Brooklyn Dodgers "National League Champions" Ebbets Field stadium flag c.1955 (Est. $7,500-$10,000)
-Unique and significant United States Presidents autographed baseball (Est. $20,000-$30,000
-Fine 1931 New York Yankees team signed baseball (Est. $10,000-$15,000)
-1992, 1995, 1996, AND 1999 Atlanta Braves World Series/NL Championship rings (Est. $17,500-$25,000)
Joe Frazier Collection:
- 1971 LeRoy Neiman original artwork - Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier, "Round 12. (Est. $10,000-$15,000)
- 1973 Joe Frazier fight worn & autographed robe from title fight vs. George Foreman (Est. $40,000-$60,000)
On Friday night, as Slugger presents National Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson with the 2015 Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Living Legend Awardâ„¢. We produced a limited edition R43 model collector bat for the special occasion. In addition to Dawson's signature, the two-toned bat (red handle with a blue barrel) features career facts on the back barrel. Only 225 signed bats are available. The cost is $249.99 per bat, which includes two tickets to the invitation-only Living Legend celebration. For more information, or to purchase a bat, please call 502-588-7286 or e-mail museumstore@sluggermuseum.com.
About Hunt Auctions:Â
Exton, Pennsylvania based Hunt Auctions has been a leader in the sports memorabilia auction industry for 23 years.  Numerous former players and their families have trusted their collections with Hunt Auctions including Ted Williams (HOF), Joe DiMaggio (HOF), Whitey Ford (HOF), Johnny Bench (HOF) and Johnny Unitas (HOF).  Hunt Auctions is also the Official Auction Company of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Official Auctioneer of the T-Mobile All-Star FanFest®. Hunt Auctions has worked with numerous institutions to include: The National Football League, Philadelphia Phillies®, Pittsburgh Pirates®, Baltimore Orioles®, Boston Red Sox®, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and National Baseball Hall of Fame.  www.huntauctions.com
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