Barry Halper

Barry Halper was a renowned sports memorabilia collector and limited partner of the New York Yankees. He gained fame for his extensive collection of baseball artifacts, including jerseys, game-used equipment, autographed items, and more.

Barry Halper's collection was considered one of the most comprehensive and valuable sports memorabilia collections in the world. It included items from baseball legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, and many others. Halper was known for acquiring rare and unique pieces that showcased the history and heritage of the sport.

Barry Halper's collection was displayed at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center. Located on the campus of Montclair State University in Little Falls, New Jersey, the museum became the home of Halper's collection after he sold it to the university in 1999.

Barry Halper began collecting sports memorabilia as a young child and continued to do so throughout his life. He initially obtained items through trades with other collectors and later became a buyer at auctions. Halper was known for building relationships with players, which allowed him to acquire unique items directly from them.

Barry Halper's collection was sold at auction in 1999 by Sotheby's and S