1941 DiMaggio bat hits $66K for Vintage Authentics

Arguably the best Joe DiMaggio bat to ever hit the market sold for $66,382 in Vintage Authentics' recent Sporting Excellence auction, which concluded Nov. 16. The bat was from the 1941 season and was graded A10* (* denotes historical significance) by MEARS and GU10 by PSA/DNA.

 Several big-ticket football jerseys also sold for impressive numbers, led by a circa 1965-66 Paul Hornung game-used and autographed jersey graded GU9.5, which sold for $35,619. A late-1970s/early 1980s Terry Bradshaw game-used and autographed jersey graded GU7 sold for $19,214, while a 1967 Leroy Kelly game-used jersey graded GU9 sold for $9,652 and a circa 1970-71 Gale Sayers game-used jersey graded GU4.5 hit $7,109.

Other items closing for high values included: a Babe Ruth single-signed baseball ($17,625); 1917-21 Shoeless Joe Jackson game-used bat graded A6 ($12,074); DiMaggio 1948 Leaf No. 1 graded PSA 8 ($9,618); Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie PSA 7 ($8,254); Hank Aaron game-used and autographed rookie era bat graded A8 ($7,287); 1996 Curtis Martin game-used jersey graded GU9.5 ($6,517); Tiger Woods 1996 autographed golf ball from his first PGA Tournament ($6,189); 1952 Topps starter set lot of 100 cards ($6,022); Ted Williams 1954 Bowman graded GAI 8 ($4,909); Ruth autographed 8-by-10-inch inscription photo ($4,881); 1995-96 Michael Jordan game-used jersey graded GU8 ($4,431) and a Jimmie Foxx 1945 game-used bat graded A7.5 ($4,217).

Vintage Authentics is currently running another auction, which ends on Dec. 14. For more information on Vintage Authentics or to register or bid on this auction, visit their web site at www.vintageauthentics.com or call (866) 304-3090.

Vintage Authentics Auction Results November 2006

Descriptions provided by auction company Total ($)
Joe DiMaggio 1941 Game-Used Bat A10* & GU10 66,382
Paul Hornung c.1965-66 Game-Used & Autographed
Jersey GU 9.5 35,619
Terry Bradshaw Late 70s-Early 80s Game-Used & Autographed
Jersey GU 7 19,214
Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball 17,625
Shoeless Joe Jackson 1917-21 Game-Used Bat A6 12,074
Leroy Kelly 1967 Game-Used Jersey GU 9 9,652
Joe DiMaggio 1948 Leaf #1 PSA 8 9,618
Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman Rookie PSA 7 8,254
Hank Aaron Game-Used & Autographed Rookie Era Bat A8 7,287
Gale Sayers c.1970-71 Game-Used Jersey GU 4.5 7,109
Curtis Martin 1996 Game-Used Jersey GU 9.5 6,517
Tiger Woods 1996 Autographed Golf Ball From First
PGA Tournament 6,189
1952 Topps Starter Set Lot of 100 Cards 6,022
Ted Williams 1954 Bowman GAI 8 4,909
Babe Ruth Autographed Inscription 8x10 Photo 4,881
Michael Jordan 1995-96 Game-Used Jersey GU 8 4,431
Jimmie Foxx 1945 Game-Used Bat A7.5 4,217
LeBron James 2005-06 Game-Used Road Alt. Jersey GU 8.5 3,551
Ted Williams Autographed Baseballs Lot of 12 3,437
Joe DiMaggio 1943-49 Game-Used Bat A6 3,218
Alex Rodriguez 1995 Game-Used Rookie Jersey GU 8 3,124
Cal Ripken Jr. 1993 Game-Used Jersey GU 9 3,061
Joe Mauer 2004 Game-Used Rookie Jersey GU 7 3,032
Mickey Mantle & Joe DiMaggio Vintage Autographed Baseball 3,016
LeBron James 2004-05 Game-Used Jersey w/ Memorial Band GU 8 2,840
Hoyt Wilhelm 1970 Game-Used & Autographed Jersey GU 10+ 2,725
Michael Jordan c.1985 Game-Used Rookie Shoes 2,706
Hall of Fame Autographed Bat with 58 Signatures 2,706
Justin Morneau 2003 Game-Used Rookie Jersey GU 8 2,593
Dwyane Wade 2006 NBA Finals Game-Used Jersey GU 6.5 2,499
Roger Clemens 1996 Game-Used Jersey GU 7 2,497
Walter Payton c.1984-86 Game-Used & Autographed Jersey
GU 5.5 2,497
Shaquille O'Neal 2006 NBA Finals Game-Used Jersey GU 7.5 2,301
1961 Fleer Complete Basketball Card Set 2,270
500 Home Run Club Autographed Bats Lot of 13 2,236
Lawrence Taylor 1985 Game-Used Jersey GU 7.5 2,174
Troy Aikman 2000 Game-Used Jersey GU 8.5 2,085
Stan Musial Late 1960s Game-Used & Autographed Coaches
Jersey GU 3 2,060
Harmon Killebrew Game-Used & Autographed Inscription Baseball 2,010
Robin Yount Early 1976 Game-Used Bat A8.5 1,896
Ichiro Suzuki 2004 Game-Used Jersey GU 7.5 1,892
Mickey Mantle 1953 Topps PSA 6 1,804
David Ortiz 1997 Game-Used Rookie Jersey GU 8.5 1,788
Clinton Portis 2005 Game-Used Jersey GU 8 1,788
LeBron James 2003-04 Game-Used Rookie Jersey GU 6 1,757
Eli Manning 2004 Game-Used Rookie Helmet 1,751
LaDainian Tomlinson 2004 Game-Used Jersey GU 7.5 1,724
Troy Aikman 1994 Game-Used & Autographed Jersey GU 8 1,705
Michael Jordan 1992-93 Game-Used & Autographed Jersey A4 1,678
Eric Dickerson c.1985-87 Game-Used Jersey GU 7 1,571
Eli Manning 2005 Game-Used Jersey GU 5.5 1,569
Barry Bonds 2001 Game-Used Jersey GU 7 1,563
Steve Nash 2004-05 Game-Used Jersey GU 9 1,528
Derrick Thomas 1995 Game-Used Jersey A 7.5 1,483
Donovan McNabb 2003 Game-Used Jersey GU 7 1,481
Barry Bonds c.1990 Game-Used Batting Practice Jersey 1,479
Joe DiMaggio Autographed LE Bat PSA 10 1,476
Carlton Fisk 1992 Game-Used Jersey GU 7 1,418
Mickey Mantle Autographed Inscription Yankees Warmup Jacket 1,336
Tiki Barber 2005 Game-Used Jersey GU 6.5 1,312
Derek Jeter Autographed Inscription Game Issued Jersey 1,305
Hank Aaron Game-Used & Autographed HR #715 Baseball 1,293
Brett Favre Autographed Replica Super Bowl Trophy 1,293
Michael Vick 2005 Game-Used Jersey GU 8 1,280
Willie Mays E Series Pro Stock Bat A4 1,263
Mickey Mantle Graded Cards Lot of 5 1,209
Mickey Mantle 1973-75 Game-Used Coaches Bat A7 1,175
Jerome Bettis 2005 Game-Used Jersey GU 5.5 1,147
New York Giants 1954 World Champion Team Autographed
Baseball 1,140
Chris Paul 2005-06 Game-Used Rookie Jersey GU 8 1,071
Mickey Mantle Autographed Inscription Baseball PSA 8.5 1,068
Robin Yount TBC Game-Used Coaches Full Uniform 1,062
Mike Schmidt 1989 Game-Used & Autographed Home Jersey
GU 5.5 1,043
Michael Jordan c.1997 Game-Used Air Jordan Shoes 1,042
Prototype New York Knights Jersey from "The Natural" 1,041
Pedro Martinez 1999 Game-Used Jersey GU 8.5 1,022