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Tom Seaver’s 1969 World Series Ring Fetches $854,122 as Heritage Auction Tops $38.6 Million

Family provenance drew aggressive bidding at Heritage's Winter Platinum sale.

Overview

  • The price set a record for any Seaver collectible and ranks as the third-highest paid for a sports championship ring, according to ESPN.
  • Seaver’s family consigned 188 items from his collection to the event run by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions.
  • Other Seaver pieces sold included his 1973 National League championship ring for $201,300 and a replica of his 1992 Hall of Fame plaque for $170,800.
  • The sale’s top lot was a 1909 Honus Wagner card once owned by Joe Garagiola that realized $3.59 million, helping push total receipts beyond $38.6 million.
  • Heritage did not disclose the winning bidders, and Seaver’s daughter Anne said she was glad he is “still setting records.”