Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Live Auction
Saturday, November 15th at 10:30am ET
Welcome to the online catalogue for the 22nd Annual Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Live Auction
Online pre-bidding for the Live Auction, Lots 1-395, ends on Friday, November 14th at 10:00pm ET. Pre-bids/ceiling bids left at huntauctions.com will be executed during the live auction on Saturday, November 15th at 10:30am ET. After online pre-bidding closes on our website, the auction will move to the live format, with bidding available via telephone, absentee, in person and online interactively via Invaluable (see below). If you wish to phone bid during the Live Auction please call 610-524-0822 or email info@huntauctions.com before November 15th. Please note, you do not have to pre-bid in order to bid during the live auction. Online Only lots 400-end, close on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00pm ET with bidding continuing for 20 minute intervals. Bidding for lots 400-end is only available online at huntauctions.com
If you have any trouble bidding on auction day, November 15th, please call our office at 610-524-0822 so we can assist you as quickly as possible.
Live Interactive Online Bidding will be available to all registered Hunt Auctions bidders.This bidding platform will provide Hunt Auctions bidders the ability to participate with real time interactive online bidding during the live auction. The interactive bidding will be powered by Invaluable and may be accessed via a link that will be available closer to the date of the auction. Bidders must have a valid Hunt Auctions username and current email address to bid interactively online during the auction. Please note, unless you have already received premiere bidding status and plan to bid live online for item(s), $75,000 is the total bidding limit, you will need to be preapproved as such.
Southside Collection
Lot #s 56-70 relate to the Chicago White Sox with the majority dating to the 1910-20 era. This newly discovered succinct cache of materials originated from a family having association with the team and includes several remarkable documents most notably "Shoeless" Joe Jackson’s 1915 contract. The materials are being offered for the first time publicly.
Jim Kaat Collection
Lot #s 71-97 originate from the personal collection of National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Kaat. Kaat is regarded as one of the most durable pitchers of the 20th century earning over 280 career wins and a 3.45 ERA over twenty five seasons. Kaat was also one of the finest defensive pitchers in the history of the game establishing a record for the position with 16 Gold Glove Awards (since eclipsed by only Greg Maddux). The items within this offering were consigned directly by Jim Kaat to the auction with each accompanied by a certificate of provenance from Kaat.
DR G.B. Espy Collection
Lot #s 268-301 originate from the personal collection of Dr. G.B. Espy. Goodman Basil 'G.B' Espy began his lifetime of collecting early, exploring his mother's antique shop. An avid athlete and sports lover, he initially collected college football memorabilia before expanding to other sports. Dr. Espy was a pioneering collector of historic memorabilia during the formative years of the medium within the industry. He had a great eye, and an encyclopedic interest in America. For decades, the Espy Collection has occupied a position within the hobby as one of the most important of its type. Beyond building his extensive collection, Dr. Espy was a respected physician and humanitarian who traveled the globe on medical missions. It is with great pride that we present the collection of our long-time client and respected hobbyist Dr. G.B. Espy.
Live Auction
Louisville Slugger Live Auction
Saturday, November 15th at 10:30am ET
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W. Main St | Louisville, KY 40202
Preview Exhibition & Appraisal Fair
Thursday, November 13th 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, November 14th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Bidding Inquiries:
Hunt Auctions
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Ph: 610.524.0822 | Fax: 610.524.0826
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