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Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hack Wilson game uniform, $382,812, Goldin Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hack Wilson game uniform, $382,812, Goldin Auctions

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by Ken Hall
The jersey and pants that Chicago Cubs slugger Hack Wilson wore in a game in 1930 sold for $382,812 at a Premium Live Summer Auction held July 27th by Goldin Auctions, based in Runnemeade, N.J. Also, a Boston Red Sox jersey signed and worn by the Hall of Famer Ted Williams in a game from 1959 netted $147,000; a Hillerich & Bradsby model 125 baseball bat used by Mel Ott in 1934-1935 hit $80,850; and a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle rookie card made $80,850. Prices include the buyer’s premium.

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Hack Wilson game uniform, $382,812, Goldin Auctions