Events Schedule

Date	Event	Location
03/15/12 - 04/05/12	Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Spring 2012 Auction	Internet/Catalog
07/05/12 - 07/26/12	Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Summer 2012 Auction	Internet/Catalog
08/01/12 - 08/05/12	33rd National Sports Collectors Convention	Baltimore, Maryland - Booth 517
11/15/12 - 12/06/12	Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Winter 2012 Auction	Internet/Catalog

News Releases

December 7, 2011: Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Its Fall 2011 Auction

October 27, 2011: Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces Its Fall 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

July 27, 2011: Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Its Summer 2011 Auction

June 13, 2011: Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces Its Summer 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

February 1, 2011: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Its Winter 2011 Auction

December 17, 2010: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their Winter 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

September 2, 2010: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Their Summer 2010 Auction

July 15, 2010: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their Summer 2010 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

February 5, 2010: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Their Winter 2010 Auction

December 15, 2009: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their Winter 2010 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

September 1, 2009: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Their Summer 2009 Auction

June 25, 2009: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their Summer 2009 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

April 2, 2009: Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Their Inaugural Catalog/Internet Auction

February 19, 2009: Legacy Sports Rarities Puts Finishing Touches On Their March 7th - 28th Auction

December 2, 2008: Legacy Sports Rarities Has Announced Their Inaugural Catalog Auction

For immediate release: December 7, 2011

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces
Successful Completion of Its Fall 2011 Auction

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Fall 2011 catalog/internet auction event. Concluded on Thursday, December 1st, the auction generated total prices realized of $769,344. There were 4,490 registered bidders, 448 active bidders, and 239 different winning bidders. A total of 825 lots were featured, of which 816 (98.9%) sold. There were 4,864 bids placed, for an average of 5.9 bids per lot.

The following five lots achieved the highest prices realized:

Lot 604 – 1966 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.72) -- $42,600
Lot 3 – 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter John Clarkson PSA 9 -- $26,520
Lot 4 – 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Charles Comiskey PSA 8 -- $22,320
Lot 36 – 1909-11 T206 Willie Keeler (With Bat) PSA 9 -- $20,640
Lot 605 – 1967 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.00) -- $19,920

The following five lots received the most bids:

Lot 755 – 1971 Topps #250 Joe Namath PSA 9 -- 38 bids
Lot 652 – 1990's Nolan Ryan Lot of 1577 (1100 Different) PSA Graded Cards -- 33 bids
Lot 649 – 1967-79 Nolan Ryan Lot of 137 (99 Different) PSA Graded Cards -- 31 bids
Lot 651 – 1980's Nolan Ryan Lot of 481 (301 Different) PSA Graded Cards -- 29 bids
Lot 4 – 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Charles Comiskey PSA 8 -- 25 bids

The following five lots had the most unique daily visitors to their website page:

Lot 652 – 1990's Nolan Ryan Lot of 1577 (1100 Different) PSA Graded Cards -- 1175 hits
Lot 1 – 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Adrian C. Anson PSA 8 -- 513 hits
Lot 604 – 1966 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.72) -- 465 hits
Lot 605 – 1967 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.00) -- 439 hits
Lot 38 – 1909-11 T206 Nick Maddox (Carolina Brights Reverse) SGC 60 -- 434 hits

Pre-War Baseball Highlights include: Lot 3 - 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter John Clarkson PSA 9 at $26,520, Lot 4 - 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Charles Comiskey PSA 8 at $22,320, Lot 20 - 1887 N172 Old Judge Joe Werrick SGC 88 at $2340, Lot 35 - 1909-11 T206 Johnny Evers (Red Hindu Reverse) PSA 2.5 at $6300, Lot 36 - 1909-11 T206 Willie Keeler (With Bat) PSA 9 at $20,640, Lot 64 - 1912 E300 Plow's Candy Stuffy McInnes SGC 80 at $3540, and Lot 72 - 1915 Cracker Jack #66 Nap Lajoie PSA 8 at $5880.

Post-War Baseball Highlights include: Lot 152 - 1952 Bowman #196 Stan Musial PSA 9 at $4620, Lot 162 - 1952 Topps #146 Frank House PSA 8.5 at $2310, Lot 177 - 1953 Bowman B&W Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 7.24) at $13,920, Lot 188 - 1953 Topps #1 Jackie Robinson PSA 8 at $3420, Lot 344 - 1954 Topps #37 Whitey Ford PSA 9 at $3780, Lot 359 - 1955 Bowman #179 Hank Aaron SGC 96 at $5520, Lot 375 - 1955 Topps #50 Jackie Robinson PSA 9 at $5520, Lot 641 - 1977 Topps #650 Nolan Ryan PSA 10 at $2580, and Lot 647 - 1985 Topps Mini #760 Nolan Ryan PSA 9 at $3030.

Other Sports Highlights include: Lot 723 - 1963 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.05) at $8520, Lot 727 - 1963 Topps Football #95 Willie Wood PSA 10 at $4320, Lot 735 - 1971 Topps Football PSA Graded Near Set (GPA 8.01) at $5880, Lot 755 - 1971 Topps #250 Joe Namath PSA 9 at $5310, and Lot 764 - 1957 Topps #77 Bill Russell PSA 8 at $7740.

Greg Bussineau comments: "The bidding for finest graded, key, PSA Set Registry cards was extremely strong in this auction. Also, popular high-grade 1950's and 1960's Hall-of-Famer cards with exceptional eye-appeal brought outstanding prices. We added 130 new registered bidders since our last sale, which testifies to the continuing strong interest in high-end sports collectibles."

All lots, along with complete descriptions, high-resolution scans, and prices realized are permanently archived on the GBSR website at www.gregbussineau.com.

GBSR's next auction is scheduled for Spring 2012, and will run between March 15 and April 5, 2012. Consignments are currently being accepted for the sale. A special limited time offer with substantial incentives is currently available to early consignors. Anyone interested in consigning should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

If you’re not on the GBSR mailing list and would like to receive a catalog for the next sale, just go our website at www.gregbussineau.com and click on "Request a Catalog." You can also register to bid online, and sign up to receive email updates on future auctions.

For immediate release: October 27, 2011

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces Its
Fall 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities has just put the finishing touches on its "Fall 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia" catalog/internet auction. The sale will feature 827 lots of complete PSA graded Registry Sets, important trading card rarities, and legendary Hall-of-Famer issues. Bidding will begin on Thursday, November 10th and will end on Thursday, December 1st. Catalogs for the sale will be mailed on November 4th. An online preview, at www.gregbussineau.com, will begin on November 3rd.

Highlights of the auction include:

Pre-War Baseball:

1887 N28 Allen & Ginter: Cap Anson PSA 8, John Clarkson PSA 9, Charles Comiskey PSA 8, Tim Keefe PSA 8, Mike Kelly PSA 8, and John Ward PSA 8.
1887 N172 Old Judge: several different Hall-of-Famers and commons.
1895 N300 Mayo's: several different Hall-of-Famers.
T206 Willie Keeler (With Bat) PSA 9
T206's with rare backs: several different, including Johnny Evers "Red" Hindu PSA 2.5.
1911 T201 Doublefolder: Evers/Chance PSA 8 and Johnson Street PSA 8.
1915 Cracker Jack: Johnny Evers PSA 8, Tris Speaker PSA 8, and Napoleon Lajoie PSA 8.
1921 Koester Bread Babe Ruth SGC 86
1922 Neilson's Chocolate Type II Near Set of 114
1933 DeLong: Pie Traynor PSA 8 and Lefty Gomez PSA 8.
1933 Goudey: Moe Berg PSA 8.5 and Lefty Grove PSA 8.
1933 Butter Cream Mickey Cochrane PSA 6
1934-36 Diamond Stars: Mickey Cochrane PSA 8.5 and Hank "Greenburg" Error PSA 8.
1941 Play Ball: Hank Greenberg PSA 8 and Pee Wee Reese PSA 8.

Post-War Baseball:

1948 Leaf Joe DiMaggio SGC 88
1952 Bowman Stan Musial PSA 9
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle - Autographed PSA/DNA Signature 8
1952 Topps Jim Turner PSA 8
1953 Bowman B&W Casey Stengel PSA 8
1953 Bowman B&W Complete PSA Graded Set (6th Current Finest - Weighted GPA 7.24)
1953 Red Man w/ Tab Yogi Berra PSA 9
1953 Topps: dozens of high-grade Hall-of-Famers and commons, including Pee Wee Reese SGC 96 and Satchel Paige SGC 96.
1954 Dan Dee Mickey Mantle SGC 96
1954 Topps Whitey Ford PSA 9
1955 Bowman Hank Aaron SGC 96
1955 Topps Jackie Robinson PSA 9
1955 Topps Willie Mays PSA 8.5
1961 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1961 Topps Complete Set
1962 Bell Brand Sandy Koufax PSA 8
1963 Topps Pete Rose PSA 8.5
1964 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1964 Topps Stand-Up Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1965 Topps Complete Set
1965 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1966 Topps: several PSA 9 and PSA 10 Hall-of-Famers and commons, including Pete Rose PSA 9, Mickey Mantle PSA 9, Hank Aaron PSA 9, Robin Roberts PSA 10, Willie McCovey PSA 10, and Billy Williams PSA 10.
1966 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (4th Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.72)
1967 Topps Tom Seaver SGC 96
1967 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (17th Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.00)
1968 Topps Killebrew/Mays/Mantle PSA 10
1969 Topps Complete Set
1970 Topps Gaylord Perry PSA 10
An incredible collection of 2,236 Nolan Ryan PSA Set Registry cards.

Football:

1954 Bowman: several PSA 9 and PSA 10 Hall-of-Famers and commons, including Bobby Layne PSA 9, Dante Lavelli PSA 10, and Charley Conerly PSA 10.
1955 Bowman Complete PSA Graded Set (3rd Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.09)
1955 Topps All-American The Four Horsemen PSA 9
1955 Topps All-American Complete PSA Graded Set (20th Current Finest - Weighted GPA 7.69)
1956 Topps Leo Nomellini PSA 10
1963 Topps Willie Wood PSA 10
1963 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (2nd Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.05)
1971 Topps: several key PSA 9 and PSA 10 Hall-of-Famers and rookie cards, including John Unitas PSA 9, Dick Butkus PSA 9, Sonny Jurgensen PSA 10, Bubba Smith PSA 10, Terry Bradshaw PSA 9, Joe Greene PSA 9, and Joe Namath PSA 9.
1971 Topps Near Complete (262/263) PSA Graded Set (6th Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.01)

Other Sports:

1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 8
1957 Topps Dick Schnittker PSA 8
1961 Fleer #38 Bill Russell PSA 9
1970 Topps Pete Maravich BVG 9
1972 Topps Oscar Robertson PSA 10
1954 Parkhurst Gordie Howe PSA 8
Lot of 242 Mario Lemieux PSA Set Registry cards.
Several lots of 1975-1977 O-Pee-Chee WHA PSA graded cards.

Non-Sports:

Dozens of 1959 Fleer Three Stooges in PSA 8, PSA 8.5, and PSA 9.

Full color catalogs are available free of charge, either by calling GBSR at (231) 922-8037, or through its website at www.gregbussineau.com. Online registration can also be done at www.gregbussineau.com. Lots are available to be viewed in person at GBSR's Traverse City, Michigan office. Viewing is by appointment only and anyone interested should call (231) 922-8037.

GBSR's next auction will run from March 15th to April 5th, 2012. Consignments to the sale are now being accepted. 0% sellers fees and substantial cash advances are available to early consignors. Anyone interested in having their items included in the auction should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037. Or, you can go to www.gregbussineau.com, and click on "To Sell."

For immediate release: July 27, 2011

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces
Successful Completion of Its Summer 2011 Auction

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Summer 2011 catalog/internet auction event. Concluded on Thursday, July 21st, the auction generated total prices realized of $957,276. There were 4,355 registered bidders, 372 active bidders, and 195 different winning bidders. A total of 588 lots were featured, of which 571 (97.1%) sold. There were 3,710 bids placed, for an average of 6.3 bids per lot.

The following five lots achieved the highest prices realized:

Lot 2 – 1933 Goudey PSA Graded Set (GPA 6.00) -- $58,200
Lot 5 – 1971 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.33) -- $53,040
Lot 7 – 1975 Topps "Mini" Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 9.04) -- $39,000
Lot 9 – 1956 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.78) -- $28,320
Lot 8 – 1955 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.48) -- $21,840

The following five lots received the most bids:

Lot 9 – 1956 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.78) -- 37 bids
Lot 8 – 1955 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.48) -- 34 bids
Lot 578 – 1968-69 OPC #2 Bobby Orr PSA 9 -- 33 bids
Lot 5 – 1971 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.33) -- 30 bids
Lot 2 – 1933 Goudey PSA Graded Set (GPA 6.00) -- 27 bids

The following five lots had the most unique daily visitors to their website page:

Lot 2 – 1933 Goudey PSA Graded Set (GPA 6.00) -- 815 hits
Lot 5 – 1971 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.33) -- 760 hits
Lot 578 – 1968-69 OPC #2 Bobby Orr PSA 9 -- 563 hits
Lot 7 – 1975 Topps "Mini" Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 9.04) -- 505 hits
Lot 264 – 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle PSA 8.5 -- 486 hits

Complete Set Highlights include: Lot 1 - 1910 P2 Sweet Caporal Pins at $19,920, Lot 5 - 1971 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.33) at $53,040, Lot 7 - 1975 Topps "Mini" Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 9.04) at $39,000, Lot 9 - 1956 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.78) at $28,320, and Lot 12 - 1944 American Beauties Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 8.96) at $4800.

Pre-War Highlights include: Lot 28 - 1911 T201 W. Bergen / Z. Wheat PSA 8 at $1350, Lot 33 - 1911 T201 J. Downs / F. Odwell PSA 8 at $1350, Lot 34 - 1911 T201 E. Grant / J. McLean PSA 8.5 at $2550, Lot 38 - 1911 T205 Clark Griffith PSA 7 at $3960, Lot 40 - 1911 T205 Miller Huggins PSA 8 at $7680, Lot 48 - 1911 T205 Zack Wheat PSA 7 at $3120, Lot 55 - 1913 T200 Phildelphia Nationals PSA 6 at $2190, Lot 77 - 1915 Cracker Jack #39 "Chick" Gandil SGC 96 at $6000, Lot 94 - 1915 Cracker Jack #66 Nap Lajoie SGC 96 at $14,520, Lot 135 - 1933 DeLong #22 Chuck Klein PSA 8 at $3420, Lot 137 - 1933 Goudey #2 Dazzy Vance PSA 7 at $2190, Lot 165 - 1933 Goudey #240 Harold Schumacher PSA 8 at $2340, Lot 175 - 1934-36 Diamond Stars #2 Al Simmons PSA at $2700, and Lot 198 - 1938 Goudey #262 Ducky Medwick PSA 8 at $2460.

Post-War Highlights include: Lot 213 - 1949 Bowman #191 Joe Haynes PSA 10 at $8940, Lot 244 - 1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson SGC 88 at $6600, Lot 263 - 1953 Topps #110 Herman Wehmeier PSA 9 at $2310, Lot 265 - 1953 Topps #168 Willard Schmidt PSA 9 at $2430, Lot 267 - 1954 Bowman #215 Johnny Bucha PSA 10 at $2310, Lot 276 - 1955 Topps #5 Jim Gilliam PSA 8.5 at $2070, Lot 295 - 1955 Topps #50 Jackie Robinson PSA 8.5 at $2820, Lot 381 - 1956 Topps #15 Ernie Banks PSA 8.5 at $2670, Lot 401 - 1958 Topps #52 Bob Clemente (White Letters) PSA 8.5 at $2220, Lot 435 - 1968 Topps #280 Mickey Mantle PSA 10 at $6840, and Lot 488 - 1971 Topps #160 Tom Seaver PSA 10 at $20,520.

Football and Hockey Highlights include: Lot 506 - 1952 Bowman Large #144 Jim Lansford PSA 7 at $3780, Lot 527 - 1963 Fleer #10 Nick Buoniconti PSA 9 at $1230, Lot 534 - 1963 Fleer Checklist 1 - 88 PSA 8 at $2190, Lot 570 - 1976 Topps #220 Jack Lambert PSA 10 at $1170, Lot 575 - 1952 Parkhurst #88 Gordie Howe PSA 8 at $3540, Lot 576 - 1958 Topps #2 Terry Sawchuk PSA 8 at $990, Lot 578 - 1968 OPC #2 Bobby Orr PSA 9 at $12,630, Lot 580 - 1970 Topps #3 Bobby Orr PSA 10 at $7500, Lot 583 - 1971 OPC #133 Marcel Dionne PSA 10 at $4380, and Lot 584 - 1980 OPC #250 Wayne Gretzky PSA 10 at $4980.

Non-Sports Highlights include: Lot 588 - 1959 Fleer Three Stooges #63 Checklist PSA 8 at $4380.

Greg Bussineau comments: "We were very satisfied with the results of this auction. Total prices realized were the highest of any auction we've held. And, more importantly, we added well over 400 new registered bidders since our last sale. High grade complete sets were fiercely contested for. Key pre-war set registry cards, key post-war set registry cards, and certain high-grade rookie cards achieved outstanding final prices. But, without a doubt, the hottest area of the sale was high-grade hockey cards. They were strong across the board. We had several set registry rarities that set all time record prices."

All lots, along with complete descriptions, high-resolution scans, and prices realized are permanently archived on the GBSR website at www.gregbussineau.com.

GBSR's next auction is scheduled for fall 2011, and will run between November 10 and December 1. Consignments are currently being accepted for the sale. A special limited time offer with sizeable incentives is currently available to early submitters. Anyone interested in consigning should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

If you’re not on the GBSR mailing list and would like to receive a catalog for the next sale, please call Jennifer at (231) 922-8037. Or, just go to the GBSR website at www.gregbussineau.com and click on "Request a Catalog." You can also register to bid online, and sign up to receive email updates on future auctions.

For immediate release: June 13, 2011

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities Announces Its
Summer 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

Greg Bussineau Sports Rarities has just put the finishing touches on its "Summer 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia" catalog/internet auction. The sale will feature 588 lots of complete PSA graded Registry Sets, important trading card rarities, and legendary Hall-of-Famer issues. Bidding will begin on June 30th, 2011 and will end on July 21st, 2011. Catalogs for the sale will be mailed on June 24th, 2011. An online preview, at www.gregbussineau.com, will begin on June 23rd, 2011.

Highlights of the auction include:

PSA Graded Registry Sets:

1933 Goudey PSA Graded Set (13th Current Finest - Weighted GPA 6.00)
1959 Fleer Ted Williams Complete PSA Graded Set (Weighted GPA 8.48)
1960 Armour Coins Complete PSA Graded Set (4th Current Finest - Weighted GPA 9.75)
1971 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (3rd Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.33)
1973 Topps Comics Complete PSA Graded Set (2nd Current Finest - Weighted GPA 7.79)
1975 Topps Mini Complete PSA Graded Set (2nd Current Finest - Weighted GPA 9.04)
1955 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set (2nd Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.48)
1956 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set (1st Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.78)
1963 Fleer Football Complete PSA Graded Set (Weighted GPA 7.91)
1966 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set (2nd Current Finest - Weighted GPA 8.11)

Pre-War Baseball:

1910 P2 Sweet Caporal Complete Set of 204 Pins
1888 N29 Allen & Ginter William Ewing (Baseball) PSA 8
1909-11 T206 White Border Christy Mathewson (Dark Cap) PSA 7
1911 T205 Gold Border Frank Chance PSA 8
1911 T205 Gold Border Miller Huggins PSA 8
1911 T205 Gold Border Addie Joss PSA 6
1911 T205 Gold Border Walter Johnson PSA 7
1911 T205 Gold Border Christy Mathewson PSA 7
1911 T205 Gold Border John McGraw PSA 8
1911 T205 Gold Border Tris Speaker PSA 8
1911 T205 Gold Border Cy Young PSA 7
1910-11 T3 Turkey Red Cabinets #27 Christy Mathewson (Checklist Back - Offer) SGC 80
1915 Cracker Jack #1 Otto Knabe SGC 92
1915 Cracker Jack #3 Joe Tinker SGC 92
1915 Cracker Jack #7 Edward Collins SGC 88
1915 Cracker Jack #14 Sam Crawford SGC 88
1915 Cracker Jack #17 Roger Bresnahan SGC 96
1915 Cracker Jack #18 Johnny Evers SGC 96
1915 Cracker Jack #36 Ed Walsh SGC 88
1915 Cracker Jack #39 Charles Gandil SGC 96
1915 Cracker Jack #43 Richard Marquard SGC 88
1915 Cracker Jack #52 Zach Wheat SGC 92
1915 Cracker Jack #57 Walter Johnson SGC 84
1915 Cracker Jack #66 Nap Lajoie SGC 96
1915 Cracker Jack #70 Fred Clarke PSA 8
1915 Cracker Jack #136 Rabbit Maranville SGC 92
1915 Cracker Jack #161 Edward Rousch SGC 96
Dozens of other high-grade 1915 Cracker Jack commons and Hall-of-Famers.
1923 Zeenut PCL Paul Waner (Without Coupon) SGC 60
1922 E120 American Caramel Ty Cobb (Cob) SGC 84
1932 US Caramel #18 Tony Lazzeri PSA 8
1932 US Caramel #13 Lloyd Waner PSA 8
1933 Goudey #119 Rogers Hornsby PSA 8
1933 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth SGC 86
1933 Goudey #188 Rogers Hornsby SGC 96
1934 Goudey #6 Dizzy Dean SGC 88
1939 Play Ball #26 Joe DiMaggio PSA 8
1941 Play Ball #71 Joe DiMaggio SGC 88

Post-War Baseball:

1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson SGC 88
1949 Bowman #191 Joe Haynes PSA 10
1950 Bowman #22 Jackie Robinson SGC 88
1952 Bowman #1 Yogi Berra PSA 8
1952 Topps #277 Early Wynn SGC 96
1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA 6
1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson SGC 88
1953 Bowman Color #117 Duke Snider PSA 9
1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle PSA 8.5
1954 Topps #250 Ted Williams PSA 8
1955 Bowman #242 Ernie Banks PSA 9
1955 Topps #4 Al Kaline SGC 96
1955 Topps #28 Ernie Banks SGC 96
1955 Topps #47 Hank Aaron SGC 96
1955 Topps #50 Jackie Robinson SGC 96
1955 Topps #194 Willie Mays SGC 96
1955 Topps #195 Ed Roebuck PSA 9
1955 Topps #198 Yogi Berra SGC 96
Dozens of other high quality PSA/SGC graded 1955 Topps commons and Hall-of-Famers.
1958 Bell Brand Dodgers Cello Pack Gil Hodges PSA 9
1959 Topps #10 Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1962 Topps #18 Managers' Dream - M. Mantle / W. Mays PSA 9
1964 Topps Stand-Up #45 Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1968 Topps #280 Mickey Mantle PSA 10
Complete set of high quality PSA graded 1969 Topps Supers, most of which are being sold individually.
1970 Topps Super #34 Pete Rose PSA 10
1971 Topps #160 Tom Seaver PSA 10
1972 Topps #309 Roberto Clemente PSA 10
1973 Topps Pin-Ups Hank Aaron SGC 84
1973 Topps Pin-Ups Reggie Jackson PSA 8
1973 Topps Pin-Ups Brooks Robinson PSA 8
1973 Topps Pin-Ups Carl Yastrzemski PSA 7
1974 Topps #20 Nolan Ryan PSA 10
1975 Topps #622 Rookie Outfielders - Fred Lynn PSA 10

Other Sports:

1952 Bowman Large #144 Jim Lansford PSA 7
1955 Bowman Football #1 Doak Walker PSA 9
1957 Topps Football #119 Bart Starr PSA 8
1958 Topps Football #62 Jim Brown PSA 8
1963 Fleer Football #47 Len Dawson PSA 9
1963 Fleer Football #72 Lance Alworth PSA 9
1965 Topps Football #122 Joe Namath PSA 8
1968 Topps Football #196 Bob Griese PSA 9
1969 Topps Football #120 Larry Csonka PSA 9
1970 Topps Football #30 Bart Starr PSA 10
1972 Topps Football #100 Joe Namath PSA 10
1936-37 O-Pee-Chee V304D #123 Charlie Conacher PSA 8
1952-53 Parkhurst #88 Gordie Howe PSA 8
1968-69 O-Pee-Chee #2 Bobby Orr PSA 9
1970-71 Topps Hockey #3 Bobby Orr PSA 10
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee #133 Marcel Dionne PSA 10
1980-81 O-Pee-Chee #250 Wayne Gretzky PSA 10
1930 WD & HO Wills Famous Golfers Complete PSA Graded Set

Non-Sports:

1944 American Beauties Complete PSA Graded Set
1966 Topps Funny Rings Complete PSA Graded Set
1936 R147 Tarzan and the Crystal Vault of Isis Complete Set
1959 Fleer Three Stooges #63 Checklist PSA 8

Greg Bussineau comments: "This should be our largest auction ever, from a total prices realized measure. We have an outstanding selection of high-grade PSA Registry Sets, a spectacular assortment of 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1955 Topps baseball, and numerous PSA MINT 9 and GEM MT 10 Hall-of-Famer rookie cards and condition rarities - from all four major sports."

Important Bidding Note: Starting with this auction, the final day of bidding will be on a Thursday, rather than a Saturday.

GBSR's next auction will run from November 10th to December 1st, 2011. Consignments to the sale are now being accepted. Very attractive commission rates and substantial cash advances are available to early consignors. Anyone interested in having their items included in the auction should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037. Or, you can go to www.gregbussineau.com, and click on "To Sell."

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Its Winter 2011 Auction

High Grade Complete Sets, Pre-War and Set Registry Rarities, and Vintage Non-Sports Especially Strong

Legacy Sports Rarities is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Winter 2011 catalog/internet auction event. Concluded on Saturday, January 29th, the auction generated total prices realized of $524,520. There were 3,904 registered bidders, 275 active bidders, and 124 different winning bidders. A total of 329 lots were featured, of which 320 (97.3%) sold. There were 2,713 bids placed, for an average of 8.2 bids per lot.

The following five lots achieved the highest prices realized:

Lot 82 - 1932 US Caramel #26 Lou Gehrig SGC 88 --$20,640
Lot 14 - 1952 Bowman Large Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 6.65) -- $15,120
Lot 10 - 1948 Leaf Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 5.84) -- $11,400
Lot 147 - 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 -- $11,100
Lot 2 - 1953 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 6.09) -- $10,440

The following five lots received the most bids:

Lot 246 - 1957-58 Topps Basketball #62 Harry Gallatin SGC 88 -- 27 bids
Lot 10 - 1948 Leaf Football Complete PSA Graded Set -- 26 bids
Lot 322 - 1940 Superman #51 Superman vs. the Spies SGC 84 -- 26 bids
Lot 304 - 1940 Lone Ranger #42 Storming the Indian Camp by Night SGC 96 -- 25 bids
Lot 34 - 1987-88 Fleer Basketball Complete PSA Graded Set -- 24 bids

The following five lots had the most unique daily visitors to their website page:

Lot 1 - 1952 Bowman Complete PSA Graded Set -- 566 hits
Lot 34 - 1987-88 Fleer Basketball Complete PSA Graded Set -- 469 hits
Lot 2 - 1953 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set -- 430 hits
Lot 10 - 1948 Leaf Football Complete PSA Graded Set -- 382 hits
Lot 141 - 1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson PSA 8 -- 358 hits

Complete Set Highlights include: Lot 10 - 1948 Leaf Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 5.84) at $11,400, Lot 11 - 1949 Leaf Football Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 6.46) at $3300, Lot 34 - 1987-88 Fleer Basketball Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 9.90) at $8940, and Lot 35 - 1954-55 Topps Hockey Complete PSA Graded Set (GPA 6.27) at $4320.

Pre-War Highlights include: Lot 40 - 1909 E102 Honus Wagner (Batting) SGC 60 at $4080, Lot 47 - 1909-11 T206 Ty Cobb (Bat Off Shoulder) SGC 84 at $5280, Lot 51 - 1911 M116 Sporting Life Mordecai Brown (Blue Background) SGC 84 at $1230, Lot 64 - 1913 T200 Fatima Team Card Detroit Americans PSA 7 at $5040, Lot 65 - 1915 Cracker Jack #6 Eddie Plank PSA 8 at $7800, Lot 73 - 1926 Spalding Champion Babe Ruth PSA 8 at $1470, Lot 77 - 1932 US Caramel #1 Eddie Collins PSA 8 at $5520, Lot 80 - 1932 US Caramel #15 Eugene Tunney PSA 8 at $2940, Lot 82 - 1932 US Caramel #26 Lou Gehrig SGC 88 at $20,640, Lot 83 - 1932 US Caramel #22 Jack Dempsey SGC 88 at $2940, Lot 89 - 1933 Goudey #12 George Pipgras SGC 88 at $4380, and Lot 93 - 1933 Goudey #225 Bill Jurges PSA 8.5 at $3390.

Post-War Highlights include: Lot 118 - 1949 Bowman #44 Dave Philley PSA 8.5 at $1470, Lot 123 - 1950 Bowman #13 Ferris Fain PSA 9 at $1470, Lot 141 - 1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson PSA 8 at $7560, Lot 146 - 1953 Stahl-Meyer Franks Roy Campanella SGC 92 at $5160, and Lot 171 - 1973 Topps Pin-Ups Nolan Ryan PSA 8 at $3000.

Other Sports Highlights include: Lot 178 - 1948 Leaf Football #26 Bob Waterfield (Black Name on Front) PSA 7 at $1350, Lot 199 - 1953-54 Parkhurst Hockey #27 Jean Beliveau SGC 88 at $2820, Lot 210 - 1950 Scott's Potato Chips Vern Mikkelsen PSA 4 at $1620, Lot 212 - 1957-58 Topps Basketball #2 George Yardley SGC 88 at $1950, and Lot 246 - 1957-58 Topps Basketball #62 Harry Gallatin SGC 88 at $1950.

Non-Sports Highlights include: Lot 262 - 1934 National Chicle Sky Birds #20 Edward Rickenbacker SGC 88 at $750, Lot 265 - 1934 National Chicle Sky Birds #72 The Spirit of St. Louis SGC 88 at $750, Lot 270 - 1938 Horrors of War #6 Suicide Squad of Japanese is Blasted at Woosung PSA 8 at $3150, Lot 275 - 1938 Horrors of War #157 The Scourge of War in Spain PSA 8 at $3390, Lot 304 - 1940 Lone Ranger #42 Storming the Indian Camp by Night SGC 96 at $2550, Lot 313 - 1940 Superman #1 Superman PSA 7 at $2310, Lot 322 - 1940 Superman #51 Superman vs. the Spies SGC 84 at $1110, and Lot 325 - 1940 Superman #72 Superman vs. the Torpedo SGC 70 at $1050.

Greg Bussineau comments: "We were very pleased with the overall results of our first auction of 2011. High-grade and high-demand complete sets were actively bid for; as were key Pre-War rarities, popular Post-War Hall-of-Famer cards, regionals, and set-registry rarities. As usual, vintage Non-Sports cards were extremely strong. Our registered bidder list continues to grow, and is now at close to 4000 people."

All lots, along with complete descriptions, high-resolution scans, and prices realized are permanently archived on the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com.

Legacy's next auction is scheduled for summer 2011. Consignments are currently being accepted for the sale. A special limited time offer with sizeable commission incentives or substantial cash advances is currently available. Anyone interested in consigning should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

If you're not on the Legacy mailing list and would like to receive a catalog for the next sale, please call Jennifer Heard at (231) 922-8037. Or, just go to the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com and click on "Request a Catalog." You can also register online at the Legacy website to receive email updates on future auctions, and to become eligible to bid in future auctions.

For immediate release: December 17, 2010

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their
Winter 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

Legacy Sports Rarities has just put the finishing touches on their "Winter 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia" catalog/internet auction. The sale will feature 329 lots of complete PSA graded Registry Sets, important rarities, and legendary Hall-of-Famer issues. Bidding will begin on January 8th, 2011 and will end on January 29th, 2011. Catalogs for the sale will be mailed on January 3rd, 2011. An online preview, at www.legacyrarities.com, will begin on January 1st, 2011.

Highlights of the auction include:

PSA Graded Registry Sets:

1952 Bowman Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set
1953 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set
1954 Bowman Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set
1954 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set
1955 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set
1956 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set
1957 Topps Baseball Complete PSA Graded Set
1948 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1948 Leaf Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1949 Leaf Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1950 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1951 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1952 Bowman Football Large Complete PSA Graded Set
1952 Bowman Football Small Complete PSA Graded Set
1953 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1954 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1955 Bowman Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1955 Topps All-American Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1956 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1957 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1958 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1959 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1960 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1961 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1962 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1963 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1964 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1965 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1966 Topps Football Complete PSA Graded Set
1957-58 Topps Basketball Complete PSA Graded Set
1961-62 Fleer Basketball Complete PSA Graded Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball Complete PSA Graded Set
1987-88 Fleer Basketball Complete PSA Graded Set
1954-55 Topps Hockey Complete PSA Graded Set

Pre-War Baseball:

1909 E102 Honus Wagner "Batting" (SGC 60)
1909 E92 Dockman & Sons Cy Young (SGC 60)
1909-11 T206 White Border Ty Cobb "Bat Off Shoulder" (SGC 84)
1911 Diamond Gum Pins Napoleon Lajoie (PSA 7)
1911 Diamond Gum Pins Christy Mathewson (PSA 8)
1912 T207 Brown Background Walter Johnson (PSA 7)
1913 T200 Fatima Team Card Detroit Americans (PSA 7)
1915 Cracker Jack #6 Eddie Plank (PSA 8)
1929 R316 Kashin Premium Lou Gehrig (PSA 4.5)
1932 US Caramel #1 Eddie Collins (PSA 8)
1932 US Caramel #3 Bobby Jones (SGC 86)
1932 US Caramel #5 Earl Combs (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #12 Mickey Cochrane (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #14 Ty Cobb (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #15 Gene Tunney (PSA 8)
1932 US Caramel #22 Jack Dempsey (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #26 Lou Gehrig (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #28 Edward Brandt (PSA 8)
1933 Goudey George Pipgras (SGC 88)
1934 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig (SGC 84)
1935 Diamond Stars #54 Hank "Greenburg" Error (PSA 8)
1941 Play Ball #71 Joe DiMaggio (SGC 88)

Post-War Baseball:

1948 Bowman #6 Yogi Berra (SGC 96)
Many low-pop 1949 Bowman cards.
1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson (PSA 8)
1953 Stahl-Meyer Roy Campanella (SGC 92)
1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle (PSA 8)
1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams (SGC 92)
1955 Topps #28 Ernie Banks (SGC 96)
Several rare 1973 Topps Pins Ups test issues, including Johnny Bench (PSA 8), Steve Carlton (PSA 8), Harmon Killebrew (PSA 8), Willie McCovey (PSA 9), Gaylord Perry (PSA 8), Nolan Ryan (PSA 8), Tom Seaver (PSA 8), and Willie Stargell (PSA 8).

Other Sports:

1933 Sport Kings #6 Jim Thorpe (SGC 92)
1958 Topps #62 Jim Brown (SGC 92)
1965 Topps #122 Joe Namath (SGC 88)
1924-25 V145-2 #47 Howie Morenz (PSA 5)
1933 Sport Kings #30 Ching Johnson (SGC 88)
1933-34 V357 Ice Kings #22 Ace Bailey (PSA 8)
1953-54 Parkhurst #27 Jean Beliveau (SGC 88)
Several 1954-55 and 1957-58 Topps Hockey original artworks
1950 Scott's Potato Chips Vern Mikkelsen (PSA 4) and Kevin O'Shea (PSA 3)
An incredible selection of high-grade 1957-58 Topps Basketball cards, including #77 Bill Russell (SGC 88).

Non-Sports:

Several low-pop, high-grade 1938 Horrors of War cards.
A superb selection of gorgeous 1940 Lone Ranger cards.
Several high-grade 1940 Superman cards, including card #1 (PSA 7).

Full color catalogs are available free of charge, either by calling Legacy at (231) 922-8037, or through their website at www.legacyrarities.com. Online registration can also be done at www.legacyrarities.com. Lots are available to be viewed in person at Legacy's Traverse City, Michigan office. Viewing is by appointment only and anyone interested should call (231) 922-8037.

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "We are excited to be able to offer an outstanding selection of PSA graded Registry Sets in this auction. Most come from a single owner who spent years putting these together. We also have a tremendous group of high-grade 1932 US Caramels, including one of the finest #26 Lou Gehrig cards I've ever seen. The selection and quality of 1957-58 Topps basketball cards are superb. And we have perhaps the most attractive group of 1940 Lone Ranger cards ever to appear at auction."

Important Bidding Note: Starting with this auction, there is no longer a requirement to place a bid on a lot of interest prior to 11:00 pm EST on the final day of bidding in order to be eligible to continue bidding on that lot after 11:00 pm. From now on, all lots will be open for bidding to any registered bidder until the lot is closed. On a lot by lot basis, each lot is closed as soon as a period of 30 minutes of no bidding activity elapses after the 11:00 pm EST countdown clock begins.

Legacy's next auction is scheduled for summer 2011. Consignments for the sale are currently being accepted. Preferred commission rates and cash advances are available to early consignors. Anyone interested in having their items included in the auction should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

For immediate release: September 2, 2010

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion
of Their Summer 2010 Auction

Fierce Bidding Activity on Vintage Non-Sports, Football, and Hockey Issues

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has announced the successful completion of their Summer 2010 catalog/internet auction event. Concluded on Saturday, August 21st, the auction generated total prices realized of $888,642. There were 3,794 registered bidders, and 201 different winning bidders. A total of 818 lots were featured, of which 781 sold. There were 5,211 bids placed, for an average of 6.4 bids per lot.

The following five lots achieved the highest prices realized:

Lot 6 – 1911 T3 Turkey Red Cabinet #9 Ty Cobb (Checklist Back – Offer) SGC 80 --$24,600
Lot 4 – 1910 Tip Top Bread Honus Wagner SGC 70 -- $23,400
Lot 9 – 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 -- $21,000
Lot 1 – 1888 N162 Goodwin Champions Cap Anson SGC 86 -- $19,800
Lot 5 – 1911 T205 Gold Border Christy Mathewson PSA 8 -- $19,800

The following five lots had the most daily unique visitors to their website page:

Lot 1 – 1888 N162 Goodwin Champions Cap Anson SGC 86 -- 467 hits
Lot 5 – 1911 T205 Gold Border Christy Mathewson PSA 8 -- 403 hits
Lot 9 – 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 -- 369 hits
Lot 504 – 1948 Leaf #52 Leo Nomellini SGC 84 -- 364 hits
Lot 2 – 1909 T206 Walter Johnson (Hands At Chest) PSA 8 -- 307 hits

The following five lots received the most bids:

Lot 504 – 1948 Leaf Football #52 Leo Nomellini SGC 84 -- 48 bids
Lot 505 – 1948 Leaf Football #53 Charley Conerly SGC 84 -- 36 bids
Lot 103 – 1932 US Caramel #1 Eddie Collins SGC 92 -- 31 bids
Lot 608 – 1933 National Chicle Dare Devils #1 Texas Ranger Gets Five SGC 92 -- 31 bids
Lot 771 – 1940 Superman #59 The Dive of Death PSA 7 -- 28 bids

Pre-War highlights include: Lot 3 - 1910 E98 Christy Mathewson SGC 84 at $16,200, Lot 13 - 1887 N172 Old Judge Nash/Radbourn SGC 86 at $3240, Lot 47 - 1909-11 T206 Nap Lajoie (With Bat) PSA 8 at $6120, Lot 48 - 1909-11 T206 Cy Young (Cleveland - Glove Shows) PSA 7 at $4320, Lot 70 - 1911 T205 Gold Border John Evers PSA 7 at $2760, Lot 92 - 1912 T207 Brown Border Joe Tinker PSA 7 at $2460, Lot 103 - 1932 US Caramel #1 Eddie Collins SGC 92 at $6000, Lot 116 - 1932 US Caramel #15 Eugene Tunney SGC 88 at $3480, Lot 120 - 1932 US Caramel #27 Lefty Grove SGC 88 at $5040, and Lot 155 - 1936 Diamond Stars #99 Pie Traynor PSA 8 at $2820.

Post-War highlights include: Lot 186 - 1948 Leaf #8 Satchel Paige PSA 4 at $7440, Lot 251 -1951 Bowman #269 Ray Noble PSA 9 at $3150, Lot 393 - 1954 Topps #201 Al Kaline PSA 9 at $10,320, Lot 407 - 1960 Topps #50 Al Kaline PSA 9 at $1710, Lot 416 - 1962 Topps #150 Al Kaline PSA 9 at $2580, and Lot 453 - 1971 Topps #180 Al Kaline PSA 9 at $2700.

Football highlights include: Lot 486 - 1948 Leaf #26 Bob Waterfield SGC 92 at $3120, Lot 504 - 1948 Leaf #52 Leo Nomellini SGC 84 at $9180, Lot 505 - 1948 Leaf #53 Charley Conerly SGC 84 at $3390, Lot 506 - 1948 Leaf #54 Chuck Bednarik SGC 50 at $1110, and Lot 536 - 1951 Bowman #25 Doak Walker PSA 9 at $2280.

Hockey highlights include: Lot 567 - 1933 Sport Kings #24 Howie Morenz SGC 88 at $3960, Lot 568 - 1933 Ice Kings #13 King Clancy PSA 8 at $2700, Lot 569 - 1933 Ice Kings #22 Ace Bailey PSA 8 at $2400, and Lot 580-586 – several different 1958 Topps commons SGC 96 at $2670 apiece.

Other Sports highlights include: Lot 598 - 1933 Sport Kings #26 James Wedell PSA 9 at $6360.

Non-Sports highlights include: Lot 608 - 1933 National Chicle Dare Devils #1 SGC 92 at $3150, Lot 654 - 1937 Ripley's Believe It Or Not #1 SGC 92 at $2280, Lot 747 - 1940 Superman #1 PSA 6.5 at $3720, Lot 772 - 1940 Superman #61 PSA 8 at $2220, Lot 773 - 1940 Superman #62 PSA 8 at $2310, and Lot 775 - 1940 Superman #69 PSA 8 at $2460.

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "This auction marked our high-water point as far as number of lots offered, registered bidders, active bidders, winning bidders, bids placed, and total prices realized. We’d like to thank all of our consignors and bidders for the success of the auction. Bidding activity was particularly strong for vintage non-sports, high-grade football and hockey, and low-pop set registry cards."

All lots, along with complete descriptions, high-resolution scans, and prices realized are permanently archived on the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com.

Legacy's next auction is scheduled for winter 2010/2011. They are now accepting consignments to the sale. Cash advances are available. A special commission structure with generous incentives for large consignments is also available. Anyone interested in consigning should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

If you're not on their mailing list and would like to receive a catalog for their next sale, please call Jennifer Heard at (231) 922-8037. Or, just go to the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com and click on "Request a Catalog."

For immediate release: July 15, 2010

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their
Summer 2010 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has just put the finishing touches on their “Summer 2010 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia” catalog/internet auction. The sale will feature 818 lots of important rarities, finest known examples, and legendary Hall-of-Famer issues. Bidding will begin on July 31st, 2010 and will end on August 21st, 2010. Catalogs for the sale will be mailed on July 26th, 2010. An online preview, at www.legacyrarities.com, will begin on July 24th, 2010.

Highlights of the auction include:

Featured Items:

1888 N162 Goodwin Champions Cap Anson (SGC 86) – Finest graded example.
1909-11 T206 White Border Walter Johnson “Hands at Chest” (PSA 8)
1910 E98 Christy Mathewson (SGC 84) – Finest graded example.
1910 Tip Top Bread Honus Wagner (SGC 70)
1911 T205 Gold Border Christy Mathewson (PSA 8)
1911 T3 Turkey Red Cabinets #9 Ty Cobb “Checklist Back – Offer” (SGC 80) – Finest graded example.
1912 T202 Hassan Triplefolder – Fast Work at Third – Cobb/O’Leary (PSA 8)
1912 T202 Hassan Triplefolder – Good Play at Third – Cobb/Moriarity (PSA 8)
1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle (PSA 8)
1953 Glendale Meats Art Houtteman (PSA 8) – Finest graded example.

Pre-War Baseball:

1887 N172 Old Judge Nash/Radbourn “Tagging Radbourn, ‘Nash, 3rd B., Boston’” (SGC 86)
1887 N172 Old Judge Amos Rusie “Pitching - Right Hand Head High, ‘Indianapolis’” (PSA 6)
1909-11 T206 White Border Jack Chesbro (PSA 8)
1909-11 T206 White Border Miller Huggins “Hands At Mouth” (PSA 8)
1909-11 T206 White Border Addie Joss “Pitching” (PSA 8)
1909-11 T206 White Border Nap Lajoie “With Bat” (PSA 8)
1909-11 T206 White Border Zack Wheat (PSA 8)
1910 P2 Sweet Caporal Pins Eddie Collins "Small Letters" (PSA 9)
1910 P2 Sweet Caporal Pins Christy Mathewson “Small Letters” (PSA 9)
1911 Diamond Gum Pins Honus Wagner (PSA 7)
1912 T202 Hassan Triplefolder - Catching Him Napping - Bresnahan/Oakes (PSA 8)
1912 T202 Hassan Triplefolder - Chief Bender Waiting for a Good One - Bender/Thomas (PSA 8)
1912 T202 Hassan Triplefolder - Fast Work at Third - Cobb/O'Leary (SGC 86)
1912 T202 Hassan Triplefolder - Just Before The Battle - Jennings/McGraw (PSA 8)
1912 T202 Hassan Triplefolder - Ty Cobb Steals Third - Cobb/Jennings (SGC 80)
1913 T200 Fatima Boston Americans (PSA 7)
1913 T200 Fatima Chicago Americans (PSA 7)
1913 T200 Fatima Detroit Americans (PSA 6)
1913 T200 Fatima New York Nationals (PSA 7)
1924 Mrs. Sherlock's Bread Pins Ty Cobb (PSA 8)
1932 US Caramel #1 Eddie Collins (SGC 92)
1932 US Caramel #4 Bill Terry (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #5 Earl B. Combs (SGC 92)
1932 US Caramel #6 William “Bill” Dickey (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #8 Charles "Chick" Hafey (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #11 Rogers “Rajah” Hornsby (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #12 Mickey Cochrane (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #14 Ty Cobb (SGC 92)
1932 US Caramel #18 Anthony "Tony" Lazzeri (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #27 Robert “Lefty” Grove (SGC 88)
A spectacular assortment of numerous, high-quality 1932 US Caramel cards. Many are the finest SGC graded examples.
1933 Goudey #49 Frank Frisch (SGC 88)
1933 Goudey #223 Dizzy Dean (SGC 88)
Several finest graded 1933 Uncle Jack’s Candy Hall-of-Famers.
Many high-grade, low pop 1934-36 Batter-Up Hall-of-Famers.
1934 Goudey #1 Jimmy Foxx (SGC 92)
1934 Goudey #6 Dizzy Dean (SGC 88)
1935 Diamond Stars #50 Mel Ott (SGC 96)
1935 Diamond Stars #54 Hank Greenberg "Greenburg" (PSA 8)
1935 Diamond Stars #77 Charlie Gehringer (PSA 9)
1936 Diamond Stars #99 Pie Traynor (PSA 8)
1936 Diamond Stars #108 Walter Berger (PSA 8)

Post-War Baseball:

An outstanding selection of 1948-49 Leaf cards – including many short-prints, a #3 Babe Ruth (SGC 92), and #8 Satchel Paige (PSA 4).
Dozens of low pop, PSA 9 Topps and Bowman set registry cards from the 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s.
1950 Bowman #98 Ted Williams (PSA 9)
1953 Bowman Color #32 Stan Musial (SGC 96)
1953 Bowman Color #59 Mickey Mantle (SGC 96)
1953 Bowman Color #114 Bob Feller (SGC 92)
An amazing selection of rare, high-grade 1953 Glendale Meats cards – including several NM/MT examples.
1954 Bowman #66 Ted Williams (PSA 8)
1954-56 Spic and Span Braves Compete Set
1955 Johnston Cookies Complete Panel Set
1955 Topps #47 Hank Aaron (SGC 96)
1955 Topps #123 Sandy Koufax (PSA 8.5)
1956 Topps #31 Hank Aaron (SGC 96)
1957 Topps Checklist 1/2 "Big Blony" (PSA 8)
1958 Topps #2 Bob Lemon "Yellow Team Letters" (PSA 8)
1958 Topps #187 Sandy Koufax (PSA 9)
1959 Topps #561 Hank Aaron "All Star" (PSA 9)
1964 Topps #50 Mickey Mantle (SGC 96)
1966 Topps #1 Willie Mays (PSA 9)
1966 Topps #100 Sandy Koufax (SGC 96)
1968 Topps #250 Carl Yastrzemski (PSA 10)
1972 Topps #49 Willie Mays (PSA 10)
Dozens of key PSA and SGC graded MINT Hall-of-Famer and rookie cards from the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s.
An incredible selection of 68 different lots featuring cards from the #2 Al Kaline Master Set on the PSA registry. Highlights include: 1954 Topps rookie card (PSA 9), 1958 Topps “Yellow Name” variety (PSA 9), the extremely rare 1967 Topps Punch-Out (PSA 8), 1960 Topps #50 (PSA 9), 1962 Topps #150 (PSA 9), and the 1965 Bazooka Hand Cut Panel #34/35/36 Kaline/Boyer/Davis (PSA 10).

Football:

1933 Goudey Sport Kings #35 Knute Rockne (SGC 92)
One of the finest known groups of 1948 Leafs – including Doak Walker (SGC 92), Bob Waterfield “Black Name on Front” (SGC 92), Sammy Baugh (SGC 88), and close to 30 individual cards in SGC 88 or better.
Several PSA 9 1951 Bowman cards – including a pop 1 #25 Doak Walker.
1952 Bowman Large #17 Y.A. Tittle (PSA 8)
1952 Bowman Large #30 Sammy Baugh (PSA 8)
1955 Topps All-American #16 Knute Rockne (SGC 98)
A wonderful selection of 1962 Post Cereal cards – including many finest-graded short-prints.

Other Sports:

1932 US Caramel #3 Bobby Jones (SGC 88)
1932 US Caramel #15 Eugene “Gene” Tunney (SGC 88)
1933 Goudey Sport Kings #24 Howie Morenz "Hockey" (SGC 88)
1933 V357 World Wide Ice Kings #13 King Clancy (PSA 8)
1933 V357 World Wide Ice Kings #22 Ace Bailey (PSA 8)
1953 Parkhurst #27 Jean Beliveau (SGC 88)
An outstanding selection of 1958 Topps hockey cards – including #66 Bobby Hull rookie card (SGC 84).
1957 Topps Basketball #49 Walt Davis (PSA 9) – The only PSA 9.
1928 Chuchman's Famous Golfers #8 Tom Morris "Large" (SGC 88)
Several low-pop 1933 Sport Kings – including #11 Charles Jewtraw (PSA 8), #23 Vincent Richards (PSA 8), #26 James Wedell (the only PSA 9), #28 Jimmy Doolittle (SGC 88), and #33 Eddie Burke (SGC 88).

Non-Sports:

A complete high-grade set, offered individually, of the classic 1933 National Chicle Dare Devils issue.
A complete high-grade set, offered individually, of the popular 1937 Ripley’s Believe It or Not issue.
19 different, high-grade PSA certified 1935 Mickey Mouse cards.
Over 30 different, NM/MT and MINT PSA/SGC certified 1938 Horrors of War cards – including #277 Hitler's Border Tour Raises War Scare (PSA 8) and #286 Chamberlain Meets Hitler in Peace Effort (PSA 8).
Several high-grade PSA certified 1940 Lone Ranger cards – as well as three of the premium issues and the premium advertisement.
Over 30 different PSA 8 or better 1940 Superman cards – including high numbers.
Several PSA 8 1941 War Gum cards.
An incredibly high-grade set, offered individually, of the 1948 Leaf Pirates issue.

Many of the lots will be on display at the Legacy Sports Rarities booth (# 524) at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Baltimore, Maryland from August 4, 2010 to August 8, 2010. Additionally, lots are available to be viewed in person at Legacy’s Traverse City, Michigan office. Viewing is by appointment only and anyone interested should call (231) 922-8037.

Legacy’s next auction is scheduled for early 2011. Consignments for the sale are currently being accepted. Preferred commission rates and cash advances are available to early consignors. Anyone interested in having their items included in the auction should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

For immediate release: February 5, 2010

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion
of Their Winter 2010 Auction

High Grade Regional Issues Very Strong

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has announced the successful completion of their Winter 2010 catalog/internet auction event. Concluded on Saturday, January 30th, the auction generated total prices realized of $459,534. There were 3,580 registered bidders, and 115 different winning bidders. A total of 323 lots were featured, of which 321 sold. There were 2,843 bids placed, for an average of 9 bids per lot.

The following five lots achieved the highest prices realized:

Lot 154 - 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA 6 -- $22,800
Lot 129 - 1952 Berk Ross Complete Set -- $16,200
Lot 180 - 1954 Red Man Tobacco w/ Tabs Near Set -- $13,800
Lot 171 - 1953 Red Man Tobacco w/ Tabs Complete Set of 52 -- $12,240
Lot 188 - 1955 Red Man Tobacco w/ Tabs Complete Set of 50 -- $11,280

The following five items had the most daily unique visitors to their website page:

Lot 154 - 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA 6 -- 576 hits
Lot 45 - 1933 Goudey #1 Benny Bengough PSA 7 -- 366 hits
Lot 84 - 1941 Play Ball #71 Joe DiMaggio PSA 8 -- 338 hits
Lot 153 - 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays SGC 88 -- 319 hits
Lot 185 - 1954-56 Spic and Span Hank Aaron (Braves) PSA 9 -- 298 hits

The following five items received the most bids:

Lot 155 - 1952 Topps #319 Al Walker PSA 8 -- 38 bids
Lot 185 - 1954-56 Spic and Span Hank Aaron (Braves) PSA 9 -- 36 bids
Lot 45 - 1933 Goudey #1 Benny Bengough PSA 7 -- 35 bids
Lot 309 - 1938 R69 Horrors of War #88 "Human Hands" Warn Newspaper Publishers PSA 9 -- 29 bids
Lot 127 - 1951 Wheaties Complete Box Set -- 27 bids

Early Candy and Pre-War Gum card highlights include: Lot 38 - 1923 V100 Willard's Chocolate Babe Ruth PSA 5 at $4920, Lot 45 - 1933 Goudey #1 Benny Bengough PSA 7 at $11,040, Lot 80 - 1941 Double Play #57/58 Ted Williams & Jim Tabor PSA 8.5 at $3120, and Lot 83 - 1941 Play Ball #64 Bobby Doerr PSA 9 at $3120.

Regional Issue highlights include: Lot 88 - 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson (Portrait - Facsimile Autograph) PSA 7 at $2280, Lot 127 - 1951 Wheaties Complete Box Set at $5040, Lot 129 - 1952 Berk Ross Complete Set at $16,200, Lot 141 - 1952 Red Man Tobacco #15N Willie Mays PSA 8.5 at $4320, Lot 145 - 1952 Red Man Tobacco #19A Saul Rogovin PSA 9 at $3120, Lot 146 - 1952 Red Man Tobacco #24A Early Wynn PSA 9 at $3480, Lot 167 - 1953 Glendale Meats Art Houtteman SGC 50 at $3600, Lot 171 - 1953 Red Man Tobacco w/ Tabs Complete Set of 52 at $12,240, Lot 177 - 1954 NY Journal American Willie Mays PSA 8 at $2700, Lot 180 - 1954 Red Man Tobacco w/ Tabs Near Set at $13,800, Lot 185 - 1954-56 Spic and Span Hank Aaron (Braves) PSA 9 at $5040, Lot 188 - 1955 Red Man Tobacco w/ Tabs Complete Set of 50 at $11,280, Lot 207 - 1956 Topps Pins Complete Set at $3960, Lot 240 - 1962 Salada Coins Boxed Presentation Set at $4080, and Lot 281 - 1973 Topps Candy Lids Complete Set at $1920.

Post-War highlights include: Lot 154 - 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle PSA 6 at $22,800, Lot 155 - 1952 Topps #319 Al Walker PSA NM-MT 8 at $5880, and Lot 222 - 1959 Topps #380 Hank Aaron PSA 9 at $3240.

Other Sports and Non-Sports highlights include: Lot 295 - 1935 National Chicle #9 Knute Rockne SGC 92 at $5520, Lot 297 - 1951 Bowman #2 Otto Graham PSA 9 at $3480, Lot 307 - 1890 N310 Mayo's Cut Plug John L. Sullivan SGC 50 at $3360, Lot 309 - 1938 R69 Horrors of War #88 "Human Hands" Warn Newspaper Publishers PSA 9 at $3960, Lot 316 - 1938 R69 Horrors of War #283 Hitler Threatens Force to Free Sudetens PSA 7 at $1920, and Lot 322 - 1966 Topps Batman (Color) #1 Bruce Wayne PSA 9 at $1800.

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "I'd like to thank all of the bidders and consignors who participated in the auction. By far the strongest bidding activity was for lots featuring high-grade, early 1950's regional issues. We were fortunate to have had a large old-time collection consigned to the sale, which included many high-grade regional sets that had been off the market for years." He additionally commented, "Also strong, as usual, were high-grade set registry rarities. Collectors continue to bid aggressively on items that will improve their favorite set's rating."

All lots, along with complete descriptions, high-resolution scans, and prices realized are permanently archived on the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com.

Legacy's next auction is scheduled for late summer 2010. They are now accepting consignments to the sale. Cash advances are available. A special commission structure with generous incentives for large consignments is also available. They are especially interested in single cards, sets, or entire collections that have been off the market for an extended period of time. Anyone interested in consigning should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

For immediate release: December 15, 2009

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their
Winter 2010 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has just put the finishing touches on their "Winter 2010 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia" catalog/internet auction. The sale will feature 327 lots of important rarities, legendary Hall-of-Famer issues, and complete and partial sets. Bidding will begin on January 9th, 2010 and will end on January 30th, 2010. Catalogs for the sale will be mailed on January 4th, 2010. An online preview, at www.legacyrarities.com, will begin on January 2nd, 2010.

Highlights of the auction include:

Pre-War Baseball:

An important E102 Ty Cobb (SGC 50)
A rare 1911 Kotton Cigarettes Ty Cobb (SGC Authentic)
A perfect 1914 WG-4 Polo Grounds Game Card Ty Cobb (PSA 10)
A rare 1923 V100 Willard's Chocolate Babe Ruth (PSA 5)
An extraordinarily scarce 1929 Kashin Premium Babe Ruth (SGC 80)
A high-grade 1933 Goudey #1 Benny Bengough (PSA 7)
A spectacular near set of 1941 Double Plays
A beautiful 1941 Play Ball #71 Joe DiMaggio (PSA 8)

Post-War Baseball:

A complete high-grade 1948 Bowman set
An outstanding 1948 Leaf #1 Joe DiMaggio (PSA 8)
A high-grade 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson rookie (SGC 88)
A spectacular 1952 Berk Ross complete set
A comprehensive selection of high-grade 1952 Red Man cards, including Ted Williams (PSA 8)
A complete set of 1952 Star Cal Decals Type 2
A classic 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays (SGC 88)
A gorgeous, very appealing 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle (PSA 6)
A scarce high-number 1952 Topps #333 Pee Wee Reese (PSA 8)
An incredibly scarce 1953 Glendale Meats Art Houtteman (SGC 50)
An outstanding 1953 Bowman Color #59 Mickey Mantle (SGC 96)
A high-grade 1953 Red Man Tobacco complete set
A very scarce high-grade 1954 NY Journal American Willie Mays (PSA 8)
A beautiful 1954 Red Man Tobacco near set
A virtually perfect 1954-56 Spic and Span Hank Aaron (PSA 9)
A spectacular 1955 Red Man Tobacco complete set
A high-demand 1955 Topps #123 Sandy Koufax (PSA 8.5)
Two complete sets of the popular and scarce 1956 Topps Pins
A flawless 1962 Topps #387 Lou Brock rookie (SGC 98)
A complete boxed presentation set of 1962 Salada Coins

Other:

An important 1935 National Chicle Football #9 Knute Rockne (SGC 92)
A group of high-grade 1949 Leaf Football cards
A rare 1948 Bowman Basketball #69 George Mikan Blue Print Variation (SGC Authentic)
An extremely high-grade group of classic 1938 Horrors of War

Lots are available to be viewed in person at Legacy's Traverse City, Michigan office. Viewing is by appointment only and anyone interested should call (231) 922-8037.

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "In addition to our usual wide selection of high-grade and rare single cards, we are also pleased to offer a number of outstanding complete sets in this auction. The vast majority come from a single old-time Midwestern collection, and haven't been publicly offered before."

For immediate release: September 1, 2009

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion
of Their Summer 2009 Auction

Tobacco, Early 20th Century, and Non-Sports Rarities Especially Strong

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has announced the successful completion of their Summer 2009 catalog/internet auction event. Concluded on Saturday, August 22nd, the auction generated total prices realized of $673,518. There were 3,510 registered bidders, and 122 different winning bidders. A total of 413 lots were featured, of which 402 sold. There were 3,291 bids placed, for an average of 8 bids per lot.

The following five lots achieved the highest prices realized:

Lot 13 - 1933 Goudey #106 Napoleon Lajoie PSA EX-MT 6 -- $25,200
Lot 2 - 1888 N403 Yum Yum Tobacco Tim Keefe SGC 80 -- $22,800
Lot 1 - 1887 N175-2 Gypsy Queen John Ward (Large) SGC 50 -- $19,800
Lot 4 - 1895 N300 Mayo Cut Plug Cap Anson SGC 84 -- $18,840
Lot 10 - 1921 Koester Bread Babe Ruth SGC 80 -- $15,600

The following five items had the most daily unique visitors to their website page:

Lot 1 - 1887 N175-2 Gypsy Queen John Ward (Large) SGC 50 -- 384 hits
Lot 13 - 1933 Goudey #106 Napoleon Lajoie PSA 6 -- 373 hits
Lot 11 - 1927 New York Yankees World Championship Team Signed Photo PSA/DNA 8 -- 345 hits
Lot 2 - 1888 N403 Yum Yum Tobacco Tim Keefe SGC 80 -- 287 hits
Lot 7 - 1909 T206 White Border Ty Cobb (Portrait - Green Background) SGC 86 -- 285 hits

The following five items received the most bids:

Lot 403 - 1938 Horrors of War #264 "Don't Shoot Your Brothers" PSA 8 -- 40 bids
Lot 408 - 1959 Fleer Three Stooges #2 Moe PSA 9 -- 34 bids
Lot 375 - 1938 Horrors of War #37 "Japanese Seize Vessel and Destroy US Flag" PSA 8 -- 34 bids
Lot 406 - 1938 Horrors of War #286 "Chamberlain Meets Hitler in Peace Effort" PSA 8.5 -- 28 bids
Lot 293 - 1959 Topps #20 Duke Snider PSA 10 -- 28 bids

19th Century highlights include: Lot 1 - 1887 N175-2 Gypsy Queen John Ward (Large) SGC 50 at $19,800, Lot 2 - 1888 N403 Yum Yum Tobacco Tim Keefe SGC 80 at $22,800, Lot 4 - 1895 N300 Mayo Cut Plug Cap Anson SGC 84 at $18,840, and Lot 5 - 1895 N300 Mayo Cut Plug Buck Ewing (Cleveland on Shirt) SGC 84 at $13,800.

Tobacco, E-card and early Regional highlights include: Lot 6 - 1908 E102 Christy Mathewson SGC 84 at $13,440, Lot 7 - 1909 T206 White Border Ty Cobb (Portrait - Green Background) SGC 86 at $13,220, Lot 8 - 1910 E93 Standard Caramel Christy Mathewson SGC 84 at $13,800, Lot 10 - 1921 Koester Bread Babe Ruth SGC 80 at $15,600, Lot 22 - 1909 T206 White Border Chief Bender (Portrait) PSA 8 at $4,800, Lot 24 - 1909 T206 White Border Ty Cobb (Bat On Shoulder) PSA 6 at $4,560, Lot 62 - 1911 T205 Gold Border Mordecai Brown SGC 88 at $5,280, Lot 65 - 1911 T205 Gold Border Eddie Collins (Mouth Closed) SGC 88 at $6,960, and Lot 129 - 1917 E135 Collins-McCarthy #30 Ty Cobb SGC 60 at $4,300.

Early Gum card highlights include: Lot 13 - 1933 Goudey #106 Napoleon Lajoie PSA EX-MT 6 at $25,200, Lot 145 - 1932 US Caramel #27 Lefty Grove (Baseball) PSA 7 at $1,920, Lot 173 - 1939 Play Ball #92 Ted Williams SGC 92 at $6840, and Lot 175 - 1941 Double Play #39/40 Johnny Mize/Enos Slaughter PSA 8 at $1470.

Post-War highlights include: Lot 192 - 1951 Topps Connie Mack's All-Stars #10 Tris Speaker PSA 7 at $2190, Lot 195 - 1952 Bowman #101 Mickey Mantle SGC 92 at $4200, Lot 209 - 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle PSA 7 at $3900, Lot 220 - 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente PSA 8 at $6,000, Lot 229 - 1957 Topps #18 Don Drysdale PSA 8 at $1320, Lot 277 - 1957 Topps #328 Brooks Robinson PSA 8 at $1440, Lot 293 - 1959 Topps #20 Duke Snider PSA 10 at $4800, Lot 315 - 1967 Topps Roger Maris (Yankees, Blank Back "Proof") SGC 84 at $2940, and Lot 324 - 1935 National Chicle #29 Jim MacMurdo PSA 8 at $3600.

Non-Sports highlights include: Lot 375 - 1938 R69 Horrors of War #37 Japanese Seize Vessel and Destroy US Flag PSA 8 at $5160, Lot 377 - 1938 R69 Horrors of War #45 Surrender of Rebels at Teruel PSA 9 at $2700, Lot 403 - 1938 R69 Horrors of War #264 "Don't Shoot Your Brothers" PSA 8 at $5400, Lot 406 - 1938 R69 Horrors of War #286 Chamberlain Meets Hitler in Peace Effort PSA 8.5 at $4680, Lot 408 - 1959 Fleer Three Stooges #2 Moe PSA 9 at $6480, and Lot 413 - 1959 Fleer Three Stooges #71 Getting Even With Moe PSA 9 at $1440.

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "Following the trend of other recent auctions, items of exceptional rarity, as well as those that were the finest graded example, achieved particularly strong final bid prices. Additionally, non-sports cards from classic sets did extremely well across-the-board." He also commented, "Especially gratifying is the fact that there were 159 new registered bidders since our March 28 auction."

All lots, along with complete descriptions, high-resolution scans, and prices realized are permanently archived on the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com.

Anyone interested in receiving future auction catalogs can call Jennifer Heard at (231) 922-8037. Or, just go to the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com and click on "Request a Catalog."

Legacy's next auction is scheduled for January 30, 2010. They are now accepting consignments to the sale. Cash advances are available. A special commission structure with sizable incentives for large consignments is also available. The deadline for consignments is November 1st, 2009. Anyone interested in consigning should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

For immediate release: June 25, 2009

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Their
Summer 2009 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Auction

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has just put the finishing touches on their “Summer 2009 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia” catalog/internet auction. The sale will feature 414 lots of important rarities, finest known examples, and legendary Hall-of-Famer issues. Bidding will begin on August 1st, 2009 and will end on August 22nd, 2009. Catalogs for the sale will be mailed on July 27th, 2009. An online preview, at www.legacyrarities.com, will begin on July 25th, 2009.

Highlights of the auction include:

Featured Items:

19th Century Rarities such as 1887 Large Gypsy Queen John Ward (SGC 50), 1888 Yum Yum Tobacco Tim Keefe (SGC 80), N300 Mayo Cap Anson (SGC 84), and N300 Mayo Buck Ewing – Cleveland (SGC 84)
1888 New York Giants Imperial Team Photo by Joseph Hall
1908 E102 Christy Mathewson (SGC 84)
1909 T206 Ty Cobb Portrait – Green Background (SGC 86)
1910 E93 Standard Caramel Christy Mathewson (SGC 84)
1911 T201 Cobb/Crawford (SGC 92)
1921 Koester Bread Babe Ruth (SGC 80)
1931 W517 Complete Set of Three Card Panels
1933 Goudey Napoleon Lajoie (PSA 6)
Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball (PSA/DNA)
1939 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio (SGC 96)
Newly discovered 1927 New York Yankees Championship Team Signed Photo (PSA/DNA and JSA)

Pre-War Baseball:

1886 McLoughlin Baseball Game
High grade 1887 Chicago Baseball Currency
AJ Reach Signed Letter to Harry Wright
Outstanding selection of high-grade T206 Hall-of-Famers, including: Chief Bender Portrait (PSA 8), Walter Johnson Portrait (PSA 7), and Christy Mathewson Portrait (SGC 84)
Finest PSA graded 1910 D322 Tip Top (Owen Wilson – NM 7)
Rare E90-3 American Caramel Solly “Hofnlan” error
An amazing selection of finest known 1911 PE2 Diamond Gum Pins, including: Napoleon Lajoie (PSA 7), Honus Wagner (PSA 7), and Christy Mathewson (PSA 8)
Several highest graded T205 Gold Borders, including: Mordecai Brown (SGC 88), and Eddie Collins – Mouth Closed (SGC 88)
A spectacular selection of 45 different high-quality, PSA graded, 1912 T202 Triplefolders, including: the rarest card in the set – Mathewson/Too Late For Devlin/Devlin (Rustlers) in EX-MT 6, and the most popular card in the set – Jennings/Ty Cobb Steals Third/Ty Cobb in NM 7
1939 Play Ball Ted Williams (SGC 92)
1940 Play Ball Joe Jackson (SGC 92)

Post-War Baseball:

1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson (SGC 88)
1949 Bowman Roy Campanella (SGC 96)
1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle (SGC 92)
1953 Bowman Mickey Mantle (PSA 8.5)
1953 Bowman Stan Musial (SGC 96)
1953 Topps Satchel Paige (SGC 92)
1954 Dan Dee Potato Chips Mickey Mantle (SGC 88)
1954 Red Heart Mickey Mantle (SGC 96)
1954 Red Man #1 Richie Ashburn (PSA 9)
1955 Red Man #1 Richie Ashburn (PSA 9)
1955 Topps Roberto Clemente (PSA 8)
An outstanding variety of 49 different 1957 Topps in PSA 9
1959 Topps Duke Snider (PSA 10)
1967 Topps Roger Maris Yankees Blank Back Proof (SGC 84)

Other Sports:

1891 McLoughlin Football Game
1935 National Chicle Knute Rockne (SGC 88)
1951 Parkhurst Gordie Howe (SGC 84)
1933 Sport Kings Joseph Lopchick (PSA 8)
circa 1860 to 1870 CD Fredericks & Co. CDV of boxer John Heenan (SGC Authentic) – regarded as the first boxing card
1893 N266 Red Cross Tobacco boxing near set of 23/24 cards
1910 T223 Dixie Queen John L Sullivan (SGC 80)
1910 T223 Dixie Queen boxing near set of 47/50 cards
Several SGC graded 1951 Topps Ringside two-card panels, including: #49/90 Bob Murphy/Barrone (NM+ 86)
1951 Topps Ringside boxing complete PSA and SGC graded set
1900 Cope Brothers & Co. golf cards complete SGC graded set

Non-Sports:

A spectacular selection of 34 different, PSA graded NM-MT 8 or better, 1938 Horrors of War cards. Included are several Pop 1 NM-MT 8 and MINT 9 examples, and the highest graded copy of card #286 Chamberlain Meets Hitler (NM-MT+ 8.5).
Several different low population, PSA graded MINT 9, 1959 Fleer Three Stooges cards.

Many of the lots will be on display at the Legacy Sports Rarities booth at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland, Ohio from July 28, 2009 to August 2, 2009. Additionally, lots are available to be viewed in person at Legacy’s Traverse City, Michigan office. Viewing is by appointment only and anyone interested should call (231) 922-8037.

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "I’m very pleased with the wide variety of outstanding pieces we’ve assembled for this sale. In particular, the 19th Century baseball card rarities, the PE2 Diamond Gum Pins, the T202 Triplefolders, the early boxing issues and the selection of 1938 Horrors of War really stand out. Additionally, the newly discovered 1927 New York Yankees Championship Team Signed Photo is simply amazing. I’ve never seen a finer Lou Gehrig signature."

Legacy’s next auction is scheduled for late 2009 / early 2010. Consignments for the sale are currently being accepted. Anyone interested in consigning items to the auction should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

For immediate release: April 2, 2009

Legacy Sports Rarities Announces Successful Completion of Their Inaugural Catalog/Internet Auction

19th Century, Tobacco and E-Card Rarities Especially Strong

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has announced the successful completion of their inaugural catalog/internet auction event. Concluded on Saturday, March 28th, the auction generated total prices realized of $737,058. There were 3,351 registered bidders, and 95 different winning bidders. A total of 235 lots were featured, of which 234 were sold. There were 2,502 bids placed, for an average of close to 11 bids per lot.

The following five items received the most bids:

Lot 5 - 1912 T202 Devlin (Rustlers) - Devlin Gets His Man - Mathewson PSA NM-MT 8 -- 55 bids
Lot 7 - 1921 E220 National Caramel Babe Ruth PSA EX 5 -- 38 bids
Lot 1 - 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Cap Anson PSA 8 -- 34 bids
Lot 172 - 1954 NY Journal American Willie Mays PSA 8 -- 34 bids
Lot 8 - 1933 Goudey Sport Kings #2 Babe Ruth SGC 96 -- 32 bids

The following five items had the most daily unique visitors to their website page:

Lot 8 - 1933 Goudey Sport Kings #2 Babe Ruth SGC MINT 96 -- 793 hits
Lot 16 - 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle SGC MINT 96 -- 647 hits
Lot 1 - 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Cap Anson PSA NM-MT 8 -- 533 hits
Lot 20 - 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente SGC NM/MT+ 92 -- 569 hits
Lot 3 - 1909 E90-1 American Caramel Joe Jackson PSA VG/EX 4 -- 491 hits

The following five lots achieved the highest prices realized:

Lot 8 - 1933 Goudey Sport Kings #2 Babe Ruth SGC MINT 96 -- $105,600
Lot 16 - 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle SGC MINT 96 -- $74,400
Lot 3 - 1909 E90-1 American Caramel Joe Jackson PSA VG-EX 4 -- $34,800
Lot 6 - 1915 Cracker Jack #57 Walter Johnson SGC MINT 96 -- $21,600
Lot 10 - 1933 Goudey #149 Babe Ruth SGC NM/MT 88 -- $20,400

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "I'm extremely pleased with our inaugural auction event. The entire process went very smoothly. Our bidders commented on how easy it was to use our internet auction software, and how much they enjoyed the sale ending on a lot by lot basis."

Commenting on the auction's results, Bussineau stated: "Considering the economy, we were extremely pleased with the results. The true rarities did exceptionally well. There was intense bidding for many of the 19th century cards, high-grade tobacco cards, and rare E-cards. As has been the case in many recent auctions, items that were virtually unique for the grade, or that had exceptional eye-appeal for the grade, did outstanding."

Some 19th Century highlights include: Lot 1 - 1887 N28 Cap Anson PSA 8 at $14,400, Lot 22 - 1887 N175 Gypsy Queen Tim Keefe PSA 3 at $8400, Lot 23 - 1887 N172 Old Judge Tim Keefe PSA 6 at $8640, Lot 27 - 1887 N172 Old Judge Sam Thompson PSA 7 at $5208, Lot 30 - 1887 N284 Buchner King Kelly SGC 86 at $7992, and Lot 32 - 1888 N43 Allen & Ginter Buck Ewing PSA 6 at $8640.

Tobacco and E-card highlights include: Lot 3 - 1909 E90-1 American Caramel Joe Jackson PSA 4 at $34,800, Lot 4 - 1911 M116 Sporting Life Honus Wagner SGC 88 at $11,040, Lot 5 - 1912 T202 Triple Folder Devlin (Rustlers) - Devlin Gets His Man - Mathewson PSA 8 at $12,000, and Lot 7 - 1921 E220 National Caramel Babe Ruth PSA 5 at $12,000.

Early gum card highlights include: Lot 8 - 1933 Sport Kings #2 Babe Ruth SGC 96 at $105,600, Lot 13 - 1939 Play Ball #26 Joe DiMaggio SGC 96 at $12,000, Lot 143 - 1937 O-Pee-Chee #118 Joe DiMaggio PSA 7 at $7920, Lot 149 - 1940 Play Ball #27 Ted Williams SGC 92 at $5160, Lot 230 - 1932 US Caramel #3 Bobby Jones PSA 6 at $5400, and Lot 234 - 1938 Horrors of War #14 Bomb Kills Passengers on Shanghai Trolley PSA 8 at $3612.

Post-war highlights include: Lot 16 - 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle SGC 96 at $74,400, Lot 17 - 1954 Red Man #16 Whitey Ford PSA 10 at $4800, Lot 20 - 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente SGC 92 at $8400, Lot 21 - 1966 Topps USA #35 Bobby Orr PSA 7 at $10,560, Lot 155 - 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle PSA 7 at $9120, Lot 172 - 1954 NY Journal American Willie Mays PSA 8 at $3120, Lot 193 - 1960 Bell Brand #9 Sandy Koufax PSA 8 at $3606, Lot 219 - 1955 Topps All-American #68 The Four Horsemen SGC 92 at $1584, and Lot 225 - 1951 Topps Ringside #32 Rocky Marciano PSA 8 at $3264.

All lots, along with complete descriptions, high-resolution scans, and prices realized are permanently archived on the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com.

Anyone interested in receiving a copy of the complete auction catalog with all prices realized, or interested in receiving future auction catalogs, can call Jennifer Heard at (231) 922-8037. Or, they can go to the Legacy website at www.legacyrarities.com and click on "Request a Catalog."

Legacy's next auction is scheduled for August 8, 2009. They are now accepting consignments to the sale. Cash advances are available. A special commission structure with sizable incentives for large consignments is also available. The deadline for consignments is June 1st, 2009. Anyone interested in consigning should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

For immediate release: February 19, 2009

Legacy Sports Rarities Puts Finishing Touches On Their March 7th - 28th Auction

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities has just put the finishing touches on their inaugural catalog/internet auction. Titled "Classic 19th and 20th Century Sports Rarities," this auction features 235 lots of important rarities, iconic Hall-of-Famers and finest known sportscards. Catalogs for the sale will be mailed out the first week in March. An online preview, at www.legacyrarities.com, will be open on February 28th. Bidding will begin on March 7th and the auction will close on March 28th.

Highlights of the auction include:

1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Cap Anson PSA 8
1909 E102 Ty Cobb PSA 4.5
1909 E90-1 Joe Jackson Rookie Card PSA 4
1911 M116 Honus Wagner (Pastel) SGC 88
1912 T202 Mathewson / Devlin Gets His Man / Devlin (Rustlers) PSA 8
1915 Cracker Jack Walter Johnson SGC 96
1921 E220 National Caramel Babe Ruth PSA 5
1922 E121 Babe Ruth (Holding Ball) SGC 80
1933 Goudey Sports Kings Babe Ruth SGC 96 - the finest graded example!
1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig SGC 88
1933 Goudey #149 Babe Ruth SGC 88
1933 Goudey Dizzy Dean SGC 88
1939 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio SGC 96
1952 Berk Ross Mickey Mantle SGC 88
1953 Bowman Color Mickey Mantle SGC 96
1953 Topps Mickey Mantle SGC 96
1954 Red Man Whitey Ford PSA 10 - the only Red Man Hall-of-Famer, from any year, graded GEM MT 10 by PSA.
1954 Red Man Unopened Pack with Willie Mays Card
1956 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 9
1955 Topps Roberto Clemente Rookie Card SGC 92
1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr Rookie Card PSA 7
1887 N175 Gypsy Queen Tim Keefe PSA 3
Several N172 Old Judges, including: Tim Keefe PSA 6 and Sam Thompson PSA 7
1887 N28 Allen & Ginter John Clarkson PSA 8
1888 N43 Allen & Ginter Buck Ewing PSA 6
Many Hall-of-Famers from E101, E90-1, E92, E93, E95, E98, and E104-2
An assortment of high-grade T206s, including: Hughie Jennings (Portrait) SGC 92, Willie Keeler (Portrait) SGC 88, Red Kleinow (Boston) SGC 88, Johnny Kling SGC 96, and Joe Tinker (Portrait) SGC 88
A group of high-grade T201s and T202s, including Hall-of-Famers and low-pop non-Hall-of-Famers
1916 M101-4 Sporting News Joe Jackson (Blank Back) SGC 80
1922 V62 Neilson's Chocolate Type II Babe Ruth SGC 50
1925 Exhibit Lou Gehrig SGC 30 Several dozen high-grade Batter Ups, 1934 Goudeys, Diamond Stars, and 1937 O-Pee-Chees
1940 Play Ball Ted Williams SGC 92
1949 Bowman Roy Campanella PSA 9
1951 Bowman Yogi Berra SGC 96
1954 NY Journal American Willie Mays PSA 8
Several PSA MINT 9 1954 Red Hearts, including: Ashburn, Gilliam, Kiner, and Lollar 1954 Wilson Franks Roy Campanella PSA 8
Several high-grade Bell Brand Dodgers Hall-of-Famers
1951 Bowman Norm Van Brocklin Rookie Card SGC 96

Many of the lots will be on display at the Legacy Sports Rarities booth at both the March 13th - 15th Philadelphia Sports Collectors Show in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and the March 20th - 22nd Chicago Sun-Times Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. Additionally, lots are available to be viewed in person in Legacy's Traverse City, Michigan office. Viewing is by appointment only; anyone interested should call (231) 922-8037.

Legacy's owner, Greg Bussineau, comments: "I'm very excited to be re-entering the premium auction business. I have many fond memories associated with my years running Superior Sports Auctions. Now, as then, our focus will be on outstanding vintage sportscards. We've put together a great selection of items for our March sale, in addition to instituting a number of progressive, customer-centric policies for the auction. We're looking forward to this being just the first of many, many successful events."

Bussineau additionally commented: The market for premium sports collectibles remains remarkably strong. Just recently, there have been many sales of important pieces at all-time record high prices. I believe that in times of economic uncertainty, people derive a strong sense of security from owning 'tangible' items such as collectibles. Unlike many financial assets, collectibles cannot be arbitrarily debased."

Legacy Sports Rarities was founded in 2002 by veteran dealer Greg Bussineau. Bussineau founded Superior Sportcard in 1982 and Superior Sports Auctions in 1996. Superior Sports Auctions was purchased by Collectors Universe in 1999, upon agreement that Bussineau would stay on and run the company for three years. At the end of this agreement, Bussineau decided to go back into business for himself and formed Legacy Sports Rarities.

In addition to buying and selling virtually every major important sportscard ever produced, Bussineau has been instrumental in helping to assemble some of the greatest sportscard collections in history. He was chosen to auction off the personal memorabilia collection of basketball Hall-of-Famer Bill Sharman, as well as the personal sportscard collection of PSA founder David Hall. Bussineau was also one of three people who helped to formulate the original grading standards employed by PSA - the world's largest independent sportscard third-party grading and authentication service.

Legacy's next auction is scheduled for mid-summer 2009 and they are currently accepting consignments for the sale. Anyone interested in consigning to the sale should call Greg Bussineau at (231) 922-8037.

For immediate release: December 2, 2008

Legacy Sports Rarities Has Announced Their Inaugural Catalog Auction

Traverse City, Michigan. Legacy Sports Rarities of Traverse City, Michigan, has announced they will be conducting their inaugural catalog auction of “Classic 19th and 20th Century Sports Rarities”. Online bidding for the auction will begin on March 7th, 2009, and end on March 28th, 2009, at www.legacyrarities.com.

Included in the auction will be several hundred lots of important rarities, iconic Hall-of-Famers and finest known sportscards. Highlights include: several high-grade Old Judge Hall-of-Famers; a PSA 3 Gypsy Queen of Tim Keefe; PSA 8 N28’s of Cap Anson and John Clarkson; a PSA 4 E90-1 of Joe Jackson; a large group of high-grade T206s including a SGC 84 Ty Cobb (Green Portrait), SGC 88 Willie Keeler (Portrait), SGC 88 Joe Tinker (Portrait), and a SGC 92 Hugh Jennings (Portrait); an E93 Christy Mathewson in SGC 84; several high-grade T205s including a SGC 88 Mordecai Brown, and a Pop 1 PSA 8 Rube Marquard; numerous high-grade T202s including the rare Mathewson/Devlin (Rustlers) in PSA 8; a beautiful SGC 96 1915 Cracker Jack of Walter Johnson; a rare 1921 E220 of Babe Ruth in PSA 5; the finest known SGC graded MINT 96 1933 Sport Kings Babe Ruth; a 1937 O-Pee-Chee of Joe DiMaggio in PSA 7; 1940 Play Balls of Ted Williams in SGC 92 and Joe Jackson in SGC 88; a PSA MINT 9 1949 Bowman Roy Campanella rookie card; a high-end PSA 7 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card; several PSA 9 1954 Red Hearts including Richie Ashburn, Mickey Mantle, and Ralph Kiner; a 1954 Wilson Wieners of Roy Campanella in PSA 8; several 1950s and 1960s MINT 9 Hall-of-Famer and rookie cards; and the scarce 1966 Topps USA Test card of Bobby Orr in PSA 7.

Full color catalogs are available free of charge, either by calling Legacy at 231-922-8037, or through their website at www.legacyrarities.com. Online registration can also be done at www.legacyrarities.com.

Consignments are welcomed for the auction. The deadline is December 23rd, 2008. Collectors interested in consigning to the sale should call 231-922-8037 to discuss details.

In addition to buying and selling virtually every major important sportscard ever produced, Bussineau has been instrumental in helping to assemble some of the greatest sportscard collections in history. He was chosen to auction off the personal memorabilia collection of basketball Hall-of-Famer Bill Sharman, as well as the personal sportscard collection of PSA founder David Hall. Bussineau was also one of three people who helped to formulate the original grading standards employed by PSA – the world’s largest independent sportscard third-party grading and authentication service.