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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Episode 7 of the LOTG Podcast is live! Host Al C opens with the story behind a contract bearing the only known Pete Hill signature in private hands. Then, we chat with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, about the history and legacy of Black baseball. Link in bio.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Thank you to all of our bidders and congratulations to our winners! Our Summer 2026 Premier Auction was another record breaking auction. Visit the link in our bio to consign today! #thehobby #vintagebaseball #t206wagner

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Rare Cuban cards at Love of the Game! Visit our Summer 2026 Premier Auction online at lotgauctions.com to view more Cuban rarities. Our Summer 2026 Premier Auction ends this Saturday, August 8th! #thehobby #vintagebaseball #cubanbaseball #collect #sportscards

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Some of the tough 19th century cards we have to offer in our Summer 2026 Premier Auction. Auction closes this Saturday, August 8th! Visit the link in our bio or go to lotgauctions.com to bid #thehobby #collect #vintagebaseball #oldjudgecards #baseball

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Some of the great photos we have featured in our Summer 2026 Premier Auction. Auction closes August 8th. Visit the link in our bio or go to lotgsuctions.com to bid now! #thehobby #vintagebaseball

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The kid on the cover of the 1984 National Sports Collectors Convention is all grown up. Andrew Aronstein is Senior Operations Manager for Love of the Game and has a lifelong passion for sports collectibles. We are happy to have him on the team. #thehobby #vintagebaseball

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Join Love of the Game Auctions at The National Sports Collectors Convention. The National runs from July 29th-August 2nd and you can find us at booth #1226/1228. View the Die-cut Honus Wagner on display at CGC's booth, #3016. #vintagebaseball #thehobby #t206wagner

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Following the 2026 World Cup, our Summer 2026 Premier Auction contains a nice collection of soccer and world cup related cards and memorabilia. The selection includes cards from the desirable 1938 König (or king) fussball/football/soccer set as well as cards from the 1960s and 70s World Cups.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The most talked about card in the hobby had its first public appearance at Fanatics Fest this weekend. #fanaticsfest #t206honuswagner #thehobby #vintagebaseball #baseball

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

LOTG recent feature in CLLCT media! The sale of lot #4 broke a record for the highest price Negro League card ever sold! Another example of this card (also sold by Love of the Game) held the previous record of $142,000 in 2023. Visit the link below! www.cllct.com/sports-colle...

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Rare 1916 M101-4 and 1889 Number 7 and Diamond S Cigar cards. Visit LOTGauctions.com to bid today. Auction closes Saturday! #thehobby #collect #baseball #vintagebaseballcards

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Here’s a sneak peek of just some of the impossibly rare Cuban and Caribbean cards that will be featured in our upcoming Summer 2025 Premier Auction. Some of the rarest and most important cards we’ve ever offered! Keey your eyes peeled, the auction goes live next week! #thehobby #vintagebaseball

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Look for a variety of cards featuring Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh in our upcoming Summer 2025 Premier Auction. Among them are Oh’s 1959 Menko JCM14b rookie card, 1959 Bromides JBR59 rookie, and more! #vintagebaseball #thehobby #collect #sadaharuoh #vintagebaseballcards

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our Summer, 2025 auction will include the finest known example of this Jim Brown rookie photo – the same photo used for his iconic 1958 Topps rookie card! Fresh to the hobby, it’s been authenticated as Type 1 by PSA/DNA! #vintagesports #thehobby #topps #jimbrown

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Check out the special Father’s Day episodes of Dr. James Beckett’s Sports Card Insights podcast featuring our Operations Manager Andrew Aronstein and his father, hobby pioneer Mike Aronstein. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or visit the link below! www.beckettsportscardinsights.com

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Legends Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have just been reinstated by @mlb.com along with 15 others. Who else from the previously ineligible list do you think has a real shot at election to the @baseballhall.org? Eddie Cicotte? Benny Kauff? Let us know! #vintagebaseball #thehobby

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Some of the many great cards that have come through our doors. Celebrating 13 years of dedication to the vintage baseball hobby! #thehobby #vintagebaseball #jackierobinson #mickeymantle #vintagebaseballcards

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Do you have a sports collection to sell and you’re not sure where to start? Visit LOTGauctions.com today. Consign your vintage with the best in vintage. #thehobby #vintagebaseballcards #vintagebaseball #collect #baseballcards #tradingcards

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

1967 Kabaya-Leaf is the first set of “American-style” Japanese cards, and they’re absolutely beautiful. This near-complete set is in fantastic condition, and will be available for bidding in our upcoming Summer, 2025 Premier auction. #thehobby #vintagebaseballcards

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

79 years ago today - Jackie Robinson homers in his minor league debut With the Montreal Royals. In an iconic moment, George Shuba famously greets Jackie at home, shaking his hand in solidarity. Look for material from George “Shotgun” Shuba’s personal collection in our Summer, 2025 Premier Auction!

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

April 15, 1947 was possibly the most important date in baseball history – the day that the color barrier was broken in Major League Baseball. In celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, we’re happy to share some recent consignments of historically important photos featuring Jackie Robinson.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Spring, 2025 Premier Auction! We’re now accepting consignments for our Summer Premier Auction – if you have material you’re considering selling, please drop us a note at info@loveofthegameauctions.com.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

This Saturday evening from 7-8 PM, join Al and Andrew for our first-ever Auction Night Livestream! We’ll be chatting and answering questions on Facebook and Instagram Live as we head toward the extended bidding session. Join us!

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Our Spring 2025 Premier Auction includes an array of vintage photos featuring civil rights pioneer Jackie Robinson. Lot 6 ranks among the greatest Type I's available in the hobby and undoubtedly the single most impactful moment in baseball and American sports history.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This 1960 Topps set break is from a set ranked #1 on the 1960 Topps with Wax pack PSA Set Registry. Beautiful cards with near-perfect centering, they are some of the hobby’s finest.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We are known for having items you might not see everyday and our Spring 2025 Premier Auction is definitely one of the best. If you’re looking for a unique piece of history, go to LOTGauctions.com to bid now!

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

This stunning 1888 New York Giants cabinet photo, featuring SIX Hall of Famers, is featured in our Spring 2025 Premier Auction opening next week. An incredible photograph from Joseph Hall, it ranks among the finest 19th century pieces we have every offered.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Look for this fabulous Collotype of the 1882 Providence Grays in our upcoming Spring 2025 Premier Auction. Featured in the image are several early pioneers of our National Pastime, including Hall of Famers George and Harry Wright.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

This gorgeous Brooks Robinson is part of one of the finest 1960 Topps baseball sets in the hobby. We will be breaking up the set in our spring auction. Bid on this card and more when the auction opens in March.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This N172 Old Judge card of Hall of Famer Hoss Radbourne has fantastic contrast and registration. With an issue that is prone to fading and light contrast, this example truly stands out – look for it in our Spring auction, next month at LOTGAuctions.com

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Read about how, with the help of an astute customer and a helpful consignor, we were able to return an important piece to its rightful home. Read the full article on our website LOTGauctions.com.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Al Crisafulli co-hosted this week’s Great American Collectibles Show with Tom Zappala and Rico Petrocelli, and spoke about the upcoming auction as well as our efforts to raise money for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Give a listen to the show!

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Our hearts go out to those impacted by the tragic and devastating Southern California wildfires. To help support the relief effort we will be donating a portion of our spring auction proceeds to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund. @cllctmedia.bsky.social

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Closing date will be April 5, consignment deadline mid February.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

A very clean and vivid example of a 1954 Topps Hank Aaron. This PSA NM-MT 8 will be in our upcoming Spring 2025 Premier Auction.

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Love of the Game Auctions @lotgauctions.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Love of the Game’s Operations Manager, Andrew Aronstein and his father, hobby pioneer Michael Aronstein appear on the latest episode of My Baseball History’s fantastic podcast. @shoelesspodcast.bsky.social #vintagebaseball #baseball #baseballcards #tradingcards #collect #thehobby

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