The death of a sports legend in the modern era often results in prized and personal possessions coming up for auction. Personal property or items of both Lou Brock and Al Kaline were sold by Heritage Auctions in November of 2021. There were some high sales for both athletes, but Al Kaline’s extensive collection looks to have been far more enticing than Lou Brock’s prized items.
Detroit’s Tigers great Al Kaline died in April of 2020 at the age of 85 and St. Louis hero Lou Brock died in September of 2020 at the age of 81. Brock was best known for his monumental 938 stolen bases along with 3,023 hits, while Kaline was known for his 3,007 hits. Both players were cherished by their fans.
Collectors Dashboard evaluates high-end collectibles as an alternative asset class. This means collectibles are attracting the same capital that could have been invested into stocks or bonds. Many collectibles now cost thousands of dollars (or much more). Collectors with a passion to own a collectible for years frequently have to compete directly against investors whose only desire is to make a profit in the future.
When items cot tens of thousands of dollars, that’s definitely investment capital. Al Kaline has one of the most important rookie cards of the early 1950s and Lou Brock has one of the most important rookie cards of the 1960s.
There were some items including signatures, rings, game-used items and other personal items that Heritage Auctions sold off. Kaline’s sports collection looked to be much larger in comparison and his items have been featured first since they commanded the highest prices. Brock’s items had been highlighted in detail.
Lou Brock’s very personal 1985 Hall of Fame induction ring was the high sale between the two players at $132,000.00. Al Kaline’s game used glove was comparative at $126,000.00 and his items looked to have much higher sales throughout the list of sold items.
AL KALINE – “MR. TIGER”
These were the high sales of personal items from Al Kaline sold by Heritage Auctions on November 20, 2021:
1973 Al Kaline Game Used Outfielder’s Glove PSA/DNA Authentic sold for $126,000.00 after 71 bids. (Image above by Heritage Auctions)
1984 Detroit Tigers World Championship Ring Presented to Al Kaline sold for $87,000.00 after 30 bids.
1980 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Plaque Presented to Al Kaline sold for $61,200.00 after 26 bids.
1968 Detroit Tigers World Series Championship Trophy Presented to Al Kaline sold for $56,400.00 after 21 bids.
1945 Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb & Carl Hubbell Multi-Signed “All-American Game” Baseball with letter of provenance from Mark Kaline sold for $51,600.00 after 55 bids.
1974 Al Kaline Game Worn Detroit Tigers Jersey sold for $50,400.00 after 43 bids.
1959 Al Kaline All-Star Game Used & Signed Bat sold for $48,000.00 after 50 bids.
LOU BROCK – “THE FRANCHISE”
These were the top sales of personal items from Lou Brock sold by Heritage Auctions on November 20, 2021 (Ring images by Heritage Auctions):
1985 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ring Presented to Lou Brock sold for $132,000.00 after 44 bids.
2013 St. Louis Cardinals National League Championship Ring Presented to Lou Brock sold for $32,400.00 after 22 bids.
2004 St. Louis Cardinals National League Championship Ring Presented to Lou Brock sold for $32,400.00 after 22 bids.
1980’s Sports Stars Signed Photographs Lot of 25 with Wilt Chamberlain & Joe DiMaggio with a letter of provenance from Jacqueline Brock sold for $5,160.00 after 24 bids.
2014 St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Bronze Plaque Presented to Lou Brock sold for $4,920.00 after 28 bids.
2012 College Baseball Hall of Fame Ring Presented to Lou Brock sold for $2,100.00 after 14 bids.
2012 Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Legacy Award Presented to Lou Brock sold for $1,980.00 after 15 bids.
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