# $350,000 Baseball Cards 1927 Yankees Team Photo Sold for a Record-Shattering Sum By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1927-yankees-photo References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/06/18/rare-baseball-photo-sells-for-record-price/) & [memorylaneinc](http://www.memorylaneinc.com/) Hailed as one of the best baseball teams of all time, a team photo of the 1927 [New York Yankees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/47-brand-x-swarovski-x-new-york-yankees-hat) (Murderer’s Row) has been [sold for a whopping $350,000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-francis-leica-ma). The anonymous buyer is the second anonymous buy of the photograph in the last three years. Memory Lane Inc. sold the autographed picture for $206,000 in 2006. The 30-man team is matched by 30 authentic autographs (declared by Joe Orlando, President of PSA/DNA Authentication Services) that make this picture a relic in the sports world. With stars like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, this might be the most significant sports artifact in the history of any game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **$350,000 Baseball Cards:** Expensive baseball cards are becoming highly sought after collector's items, presenting potential opportunities for rare sports memorabilia sellers. - **Record-shattering Sales:** The surge in record-breaking sales of sports artifacts indicates a growing market for high-value collectibles, opening doors for auction houses and antique dealers. - **Authentication Services:** The demand for certified authentication services for valuable sports memorabilia creates a niche market for expert authentication companies. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Memorabilia:** The booming market for sports memorabilia presents a lucrative opportunity for collectors, dealers, and auction houses. - **Auction Houses:** Record-shattering sales of valuable sports artifacts create opportunities for auction houses to attract high-profile buyers and achieve massive profits. - **Authentication Services:** The increasing need for reliable authentication services in the sports memorabilia industry offers growth potential for companies specializing in authentication and verification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Baseball Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwrite-x-mlb-game-face.md) - [Crystal-Covered Baseball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/47-brand-x-swarovski-x-new-york-yankees-hat.md) - [Commemorative Baseball-Inspired Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hank-aaron.md) - [Inaugural Football Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-manchester-united-team-set.md) - [Baseball-Inspired High-End Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3.md) - [Highly Anticipated Basketball-Themed Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-auctions.md) - [Americana Baseball Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-ralph-lauren-x-new-york-yankees-collection.md) - [Exclusive Baseball NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-digital.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Sporty Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series.md)