New Jersey attic yields massive
stash of signed, vintage baseball cards, may be worth millions
After James Micioni died in March
at age 97, a collection of rare and valuable sports memorabilia was discovered
among his possessions in the attic of his home, including a hand-signed
baseball card of former New York Yankees great Babe Ruth.
Micioni was from Boonton, N.J.,
and was known as "Uncle Jimmy." He had a collection of more than
1,000 vintage baseball cards and collectible items, which are expected to go
for a total of several million dollars at auction, NJ.com reported.
The signed 1933 Ruth card alone
is expected to sell for more than $100,000. Micioni had six of them -- each
hand-signed by the celebrated Sultan of Swat. He also owned a signed Lou Gehrig
card from the same year.
Micioni used to write to
photographers, as well as baseball players, and received original photos in
return.