Love of the Game Auctions

Al Crisafulli explores the story of a Jackie Robinson stadium photo that captured Robinson’s first major league at-bat in 1947. Joining Al is Love of the Game's Andrew Aronstein, who dives into the world of vintage baseball photography, from ensuring authenticity to navigating the challenges of altered or digitally enhanced images. From historic photos to the people who preserve them, this episode...

Al Crisafulli tells the story of John White, a fan who created his own piece of history by collecting autographs at Cleveland’s League Park. He’s joined by Tanith Harley, an Australian baseball history enthusiast, writer, and collector whose work focuses on uncovering and preserving the history of women in baseball through memorabilia. Drawing on her own lifelong connection to the game, Tanith dis...

Al Crisafulli tells the story of a Babe Ruth ball personalized to Kenneth Caselnova, sharing its unique provenance and Ruth’s 1946 stay with the family. Baseball card expert and SABR co-chair Jason Schwartz joins to discuss his collecting journey, Hank Aaron cards, and how SABR could revive the Standard Catalog. From legendary artifacts to the evolving world of baseball card research, this episode...

Al Crisafulli uncovers the compelling history of a rare 1903 calendar out of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, an artifact that led to the discovery of local hero Billy Miller. Al then sits down with Rick Cerrone, the Editor-in-Chief of Baseball Digest and a veteran of the sports and media industries. Rick shares insights from his time leading public relations for the New York Yankees and working in magazi...

In the first episode of the Love of the Game Auctions Podcast, Al Crisafulli recounts the story of a Lou Gehrig game-used bat that sold for a record-breaking price - a sale he credits with putting Love of the Game on the map. He then talks with artist Graig Kreindler, who brings baseball history to life through meticulously researched oil paintings. From rare collectibles to the stories behind the...

Every collector's path is different. Some of us hunt for the pristine, while others find beauty in the well-loved corners of a century-old card. Some of us collect what we know, others dig deep into the research and the great hobby mysteries. But no matter the path, every journey starts in the same place: a love of the game. On this show, we're going beyond the auction block to talk about the lege...