Boston Red Sox Memorabilia Hits It Out of the Park as Lucchino’s Baseball Collection Brings in $740K

2004 Boston Red Sox World Series Championship Ring © Bonhams

BY ALBERT CHEN

Baseball history was made once again, not on the field, but at the auction block. The personal memorabilia collection of Larry Lucchino (1945-2024), the legendary Boston Red Sox executive who played a key role in the team’s historic 2004 World Series victory, soared past expectations at Bonhams Skinner, raking in an astounding $740,000.

At the heart of the sale was a piece of Red Sox history that fans will never forget—the Commissioner’s Trophy from the 2004 World Series, which sold for a staggering $165,000—four times its estimate. Lucchino’s 2004 Championship ring also smashed expectations, selling for $100,000, doubling its initial estimate.

2004 Red Sox World Series Commissioner's Trophy © Bonhams — 2004 Red Sox World Series Commissioner’s Trophy © Bonhams

Another electrifying moment came when the third base from the Sox’s legendary Game 4 victory in St. Louis, which sealed the franchise’s first championship in 86 years, commanded $70,000—triple its estimate.

The fervor didn’t stop there. A pair of Fenway Park Grandstand Seats, dating back to 1934, ignited a bidding war and ultimately sold for $22,000—21 times their estimate. Other World Series trophies also exceeded expectations: the 2007 trophy sold for $46,000, the 2013 trophy for $61,000, and the 2018 trophy for another $46,000.

“This collection wasn’t just about objects—it was about history, passion, and the spirit of a franchise that Larry Lucchino helped transform,” said Robin Starr, General Manager of Bonhams Skinner. “It was an honor to bring these remarkable artifacts to fans and collectors, and even more rewarding knowing that the proceeds will benefit his foundation.”

2004 World Series Clinching Game Third Base from Game Four © Bonhams

Beyond Red Sox memorabilia, other sports legends left their mark on the sale. A Ted Williams-signed photo fetched $4,100—seven times its estimate; a rare 1935 Babe Ruth and Fred Frankhouse signed photo went for $4,000; and a Tom Brady-signed photo blew past expectations, selling for $3,600—nine times its estimate. A Rob Gronkowski-signed Patriots jersey also hit hard, selling for $4,100—seven times its estimate.

The 95% sell-through rate confirmed that Red Sox Nation remains as passionate as ever. Lucchino’s legacy as a “curse-breaker” lives on—not just in the record books, but now in the hands of fans who cherish the team’s greatest moments.

BY ALBERT CHEN

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