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Items For The Auction of November 6, 2004
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101 |
Barry Bonds professional model baseball bat c.1997-98. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 33" long and weighs 32oz. "Bonds 25" written in black on knob end, barrel has model #B267 stamped above block letter player and team names. Bat shows light usage wear incl. handle tape and ball/stitch markings with barrel having cupped end. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$3,500.00
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102 |
Cleveland Indians souvenir bank c.1950's. Glazed pottery figural statue of the Indians Chief Wahho mascot stands 8" tall with clean surface and original gloss. Marked Stanford Pottery Co. on bottom: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$550.00
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103 |
"The Kid From Cleveland" movie poster c.1949. Large 27"x40" framed color movie poster featuring individual player portraits of the Indians players surrounding the central display. Players include Paige, Doby, Feller, Greenberg, Speaker, and Veeck. Has original fold lines and some light general wear incl. pinholes at the corners and small ink notation at top right corner: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$1,050.00
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104 |
Al Rosen professional model baseball bat c.1950's. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 36oz. Knob end has O16 model number stamped, bat shows light general wear. Rare game model bat from a Cleveland Indians fixture. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX-MT |
($500.00-$700.00)
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$850.00
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105 |
Pair of 1948 World Series pennants. Each has been beautifully matted and framed including a Boston Braves pennant with "World Series" notation and date. Braves pennant has some typical light wrinkling and pinholes at the corners: VG-EX. Indians pennant remains very clean with bold original crimson color and players names on scroll at left: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,050.00
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106 |
Fine Earl Averill professional model baseball bat c.1934-5. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 38oz. with bold centerbrand and facs. name stampings. Bat shows strong usage incl. small handle crack, barrel use, small deadwood repair with finish nails on back of barrel, and has been factory side written "Earl Averill 3-20-33? Cleveland Amer. BBC". Another side panel has several period bat specifications written as well. Knob end has vault marked model number A01 stamped and repeats on the end of the barrel. Averill was a key member of the Indians for many years tallying over 2,000 total hits and 238 lifetime home runs. One of the most coveted of all pre war HOF'er model game bats with less than (10) known and the offered example ranking as the finest known. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$7,500.00
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107 |
1926 Cleveland Indians team panoramic photograph. Original sepia tone image of the team lined up on the field with players identified under the image incl. J.Sewell, L.Sewell, Speaker, and Myatt. 8"x34" matted and framed with outstanding original contrast and clarity. Far right edge of the photo has a few creases: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$700.00
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108 |
1920 Cleveland Indians team supplement photograph. Printed photographic premium of the World Champion 1920 Indians meaures 10"x13" matted and framed in a period gilt decorative frame. Photo pictures the team in uniform incl. Speaker, Wood, Sewell, Covaleskie, and a small inset image of Ray Chapman who had been killed earlier in the season during game play. Clean throughout with only a few surface wrinkles: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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109 |
Nap Lajoie celluloid watch fob scorer c.1910. Rare souvenir fob features an image of their captain Nap Lajoie with "Cleveland Leader Naps" around the border. Retains original leather fob with mechanical scorer and part of its leather strapping/buckle. Celluloid has some surface cracking commonly seen in this issue with colors remaining quite strong: VG |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$450.00
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110 |
Houston Astros professional model hat c.1960-70's. Blue hat with embroidered Houston star logo at center has New Era tag inside leather band and remains fairly clean overall. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$50.00
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111 |
Rare 1962 Houston Astros road uniform. Grey flannel shirt features team name on front and first yeart Astros logo patch on left sleeve. #53 on back is a monor league replacement for the original #3 which was worn by coach Bobby Bragan. Strip tag remains in neck with "44 3 62" and Spalding size 44 tag is affixed to tail front. Dry clean and "Set 1 1962" tag remain inside tail. Jersey exhibits nice usage wear with some toning around the collar and some very light "thinning to the shoulders. Missing one button. Includes pair of matching 1962 Astros pants issued to #26 Johnny Temple and pair of original Astros socks one of which has #23. Fine inaugural year ensemble of a popular team style. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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112 |
1966 Houston Astros home jersey. Rare cream colored flannel shirt with team name on front along with embroidered shooting star logo. Back has #41 which appears to be team issued but was changed from #47 (non-issued number?). Carroll Sembera wore #41 during the 1966 season. Left sleeve retains the Astros team logo patch and Wilson tag remains on tail front with "66" year chain stitched alongside. Jersey has a few small holes at top of right shoulder. Includes a pair of 1971 Astros home pants with #29 (Rich Chiles) inside the waistband and a pair of orange Astros sock having #4 on bottom. Very attractive and desirable style from early in the franchise history. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,500.00
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113 |
Orlando Cepeda professional model bat used by Cepeda and Lou Brock c.1965-68. Rare and desirable early playing career example from the pair of Cardinal HOF'ers. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 38oz. Knob end has model number P89 stamped along with #20 written in black ink. Knob end also appears to have faint vestiges of period ink underneath the #20 which likely were Cepeda's #30. Bat exhibits excellent usage wear incl. pine tar residue on the handle, repaired handle crack, and ball/stitch markings. Barrel of the bat has "Lou Brock" written in period black ink and has been signed by both Brock and Cepeda. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): VG-EX |
($2,000.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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114 |
Dizzy and Paul Dean photograph c.1930's. Black and white 8"x10" image of the two Dean brothers discussing a pitching grip. Photo exhibits strong general contrast: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$60.00
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115 |
1944 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball. Clear coated and toned Giles NL ball signed by (21) members of the World Champion Cardinals incl. Musial, Martin, Marion, Southworth, Brecheen, Lanier, and Kurowski. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, tough War era championship team ball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,050.00
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116 |
Rogers Hornsby model coaches bat c.1950-60. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 30.5oz with H117 stamped on knob end. Bat shows heavy usage wear incl. ball.stitching markings and has a 6" long piece off of the back of the barrel. Desirable player model at a fraction of the pricing levels for a game model Hornsby bat. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: VG |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$750.00
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117 |
1939 St. Louis Cardinals pennant. Uncommon dated 1930's era pennant features Cardinals logo and retains original brass eyelets on left edge along with its original tassels: EX |
($500.00-$700.00)
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$275.00
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118 |
1938 St. Louis Cardinals pennant. Uncommon dated 1930's era pennant features Cardinals logo and retains original brass eyelets on left edge along with its original tassels: EX |
($500.00-$700.00)
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$300.00
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119 |
Frank Frisch auto. baseball. Lightly toned Frick NL ball signed on the sweet spot by HOF'er Frank Frisch in black ink. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10 with some very light fading. St. Louis Cardinals teammate Jake Flowers has signed the ball on another side panel rating 4 out of 10 and does not affect the Frisch signature display. Nice period Frisch exemplar that displays as a single signature baseball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$550.00
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120 |
1937 St. Louis Cardinals commemorative baseball bat. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long with a blond color finish having gold facs. stamped signatures of the Cardinals. Players include Dizzy Dean, Pepper Martin, Mickey Medwick, and Johnny Mize. Bat has some toning to the end of the barrel and handle: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$225.00
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121 |
Jim Bottomley single signed baseball. Lightly toned Barnard AL baseball signed on side panel, "Jim Bottomley Oct. 19, 31" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10, rare HOF'er single signed baseball dated just nine days after the Cardinals defeated the might Phila. Athletics to capture the World Championship. Bottomley died in 1959. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$4,100.00
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122 |
Detroit Tigers figural doorstop c.1930-40's. Cast iron Tiger figural doorstop measures 9" tall retaining the majority of its original paint: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$800.00
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123 |
Rare vintage Hank Greenberg single signed baseball c.1940's. TruSport "Official League" ball signed on a side panel in bold black fountain pen by Greenberg. Signature rates a strong 8/9 out of 10, ball has some moderate soiling to two side panels which appears to have been on the ball before Greenberg signed given the fine condition of the signature. On the soiled panels there are some faint vestiges of ink which may have been some additional notations/signatures that have faded with age. Playing career Greenberg single signed baseballs are exceedingly rare and seldom offered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,300.00
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124 |
Hank Greenberg auto. large format photograph c.1942-46. Uncommon 10"x13" black and white image of Hank Greenberg and Dick Wakefield pictured in Detroit Tigers uniforms signed by each in black ink. Green berg signature rates 9 out of 10 (slight ink smudge) and Wakefield rates 8 out of 10. Matted and framed with only a few minor surface wrinkles, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$325.00
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125 |
Ty Cobb auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" illustrative glossy photographic display piece picturing Cobb in Masonic dress signed boldly in green ink, "Ty Cobb 1/5/56". Signature rates 9 out of 10, image has some surface wrinkling and a small partial puncture at the center that does not detract from the display qualities. Matted and framed, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: VG-EX, Signature: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$600.00
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126 |
Fine Ty Cobb single signed baseball. Light cream color MacGregor/Goldsmith "Official League" model ball signed boldly on a side panel in Cobb's trademark green ink, "Ty Cobb 5/7/56". Signature rates 8/9 out of 10 with some very minor "feathering" to the ink in "Cobb" that most likely occured right after Cobb signed the ball. Ball itself is very clean with light age toning. Includes orig. ball box and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($5,000.00-$7,000.00)
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$8,500.00
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127 |
Ty Cobb auto. photograph. Uncommon 3 1/2"x5 1/2" color printed photograph as taken from an issue of "Sport" magazine signed by Cobb in green ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10, photo has some light fold lines from mailing and some slight surface wear. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: VG-EX, Signature: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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128 |
1907 Detroit Tigers World Champions souvenir paper mache hat. Rare and possibly unique souvenir from the Tigers 1907 ALChampionship season measures 6" long with hand painted Tiger "D" on front and pinstriping. Retains original "The Grant Novelty Co. Detroit" label inside, ironically stenciled "World's Champions 1907" on top of hat bill as it must have been sold during the World Series before the Tigers lost to the Cubs. Overall condition is superb given original fragility with some light paint wear and a small pinhole at the back edge. Very rare and obscure piece is the first we have encountered: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$650.00
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129 |
Ty Cobb photograph c.1920. Candid pose of Cobb smiling in Detroit uniform measures 7"x9" in a period oak frame. Very clean overall with a few small ink notations in the margins: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$425.00
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130 |
Significant Ty Cobb professional model baseball bat c.1911-15. L.Slugger double dash-dot-dash model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 36oz. Bat exhibits strong usage wear including repaired handle crack and barrel wear consistent with usage. Centerbrand and Cobb facs. name stampings remain bold and pronounced. Two areas of period side writing from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. remain visible on the sides of the bat as follows, "6-19-28 Cob-" and "Phila. Am. Lea. B.B.C.". This factory side writing is consistent with Cobb's playing tenure on the Phila. Athletics during the 1927 and 1928 seasons. Lathe markings remain visible on either end of bat indicating it was hand turned, surface remains fairly clean overall with a few minor areas of shellac residue most likely applied in the 1940's when many of the significant bats in the H&B collection were on a promotional tour of the country. Based on the markings and side writing on the bat we can conclude that Cobb either used this bat over a period of many years (possibly a favorite) or that it was used by Cobb several years after it was turned and then sent back to the factory in 1928. Cobb's batting statistics are truly astounding including lifetime totals of 3,034 games, .367 batting average, 11,429 at bats, 4,191 hits, 724 doubles, 297 triples, and 2,245 runs scored. The offered bat is one of the earliest dating period exemplars to surface and one of two known that has been factory side written. Monumental piece of game used equipment from one of the game's greats that originated directly from the Hillerich & Bradsby archives. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($100,000.00-$125,000.00)
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$120,000.00
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130a |
Rare Ty Cobb photograph by Charles Conlon c.1910. Striking 7 1/4"x9 1/2" sepia tone image of Cobb in full swing with outfield wall advertising providing a pleasing backdrop. Photo retains its original Charles M. Conlon stamping on the back with the Englewood, NJ address which has been partially obscured by period pencil marks. The photo itself has some very minor wear to the edges incl. a few small areas that have been re-touched. Conlon's genius as a photographer was most evident in the simplicity of his images. Conlon loved the game and it showed in his art as he so vividly expressed in this quote from 1913, "The game which seems to breathe the restless spirit of American Life, that calls for quick action and quicker thinking, that seems characteristic of a great nation itself, is baseball." Superb early original Conlon image of his most famed subject: EX |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$3,300.00
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131 |
Lot of (2) vintage decal baseball bats c.1910-15. Includes L.Slugger model 40TC Ty Cobb decal bat, 34" long with remnants of the original Cobb photo decal on barrel and period label on reverse dating its factory return to 1970: GD-VG and Goldsmith "Supreme Driver" model decal bat, 34" long bat with attractive red decal on barrel remaining approx. 80% intact. Bat has factory side writing dating to 1922: VG-EX. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$450.00
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132 |
Pair of miniature Hillerich & Bradsby Co. decal bats c.1915. Each bat measures 14" long having two variations of the "Professional" league decal on the barrel. Centerbrand markings have faded with age but decals remain quite clean with only minor flaking: EX-EX/MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$525.00
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133 |
Joe Jackson decal bat c.1910-14. Full size 34" long L.Slugger model 40JJ with color lithographic decal of Jackson on barrel end. Bat retains its original two toned finish with decal remaining approx. 75% intact. Handle has a repaired crack and bat in general exhibits moderate wear: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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134 |
Lot of (2) vintage Hillerich & Bradsby model decal bats c.1915. Includes 33" "Official Indoor" model bat with period handle tape and early H&B centerbrand. Decal remains approx. 90% intact: EX and 35" "Professional" model bat with early H&B centerbrand and burnt oil finish surface. Decal remains approx. 75% intact: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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135 |
Louisville Slugger baseball bat decal folio page c.1910-15. Spectacular display piece originally used by the J.F. Hillerich & Son Co. for ordering of their desirable decal decorated baseball bats. Fiberboard card measures 7"x11" with four original decals adhered to the front including Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, and "Burnished Finish". Each decal remains in fine overall condition with brilliant original color having only some minor flaking (Bottom two each have small chip). Period pencil notation below each decal is the lithography company name and order number. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$9,500.00
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136 |
Louisville Slugger baseball bat decal folio page c.1910-15. Spectacular display piece originally used by the J.F. Hillerich & Son Co. for ordering of their desirable decal decorated baseball bats. Fiberboard card measures 7"x11" with three original decals adhered to the front including Ty Cobb, Harry Gowdy, and Honus Wagner. Each decal remains in fine overall condition with brilliant original color having only some very minor flaking. Period pencil notation below each decal is the lithography company name and order number. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$9,500.00
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137 |
Honus Wagner miniature decal bat c.1910-16. L.Slugger model 40W bat measures 14" long with color lithographic decal of Wagner on the barrel end. Decal remains approx. 90-95% intact with vibrant original colors having only a few surface scratches and flakes. One of the finer unrestored examples that we have encountered: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,900.00
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138 |
Joe Jackson miniature decal bat c.1910-14. Charming 14" miniature Louisville Slugger model bat with period handle tape having a color lithographic decal featuring Joe Jackson on the barrel. Decal has a few small areas of chipping while remaining intact in the sensitive portrait area, approx. 85% intact. H&B centerbrand area has faded from aging: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$3,500.00
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139 |
Vintage stadium hot dog vending steamer c.1920-30's. Large copper with glass pane contruction handled steamer stands 26" tall retaining its original brass lip on condiment compartments along the top edge. All of the original glass panes are present with one having a crack, great stadia related display piece: EX |
($600.00-$800.00)
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$1,700.00
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140 |
Baseball pinball machine c.1940's. Full standing coin operated electrical pinball game features colorful baseball scene graphics and mechanical playing field that rotates marbles as hits are accumulated. Overall size is 16" wide, 28" long, and 38" tall on its original painted metal base. Playing surface and reverse painted glass have some typical age/usage wear including some paint flaking. Made by United Manufacturing Co. the game is in working order but needs some adjustment and/or tuning: VG-EX |
($1,250.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,000.00
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141 |
Hillerich & Bradsby factory cart. Original cast iron and wooden cart used in the H&B factory to transport wood and bats. Great decorative item ideal for display in a variety of settings. Pictured is a similar cart, please visit our website for an actual photo of the offered cart. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$625.00
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142 |
Row of Wrigley Field stadium seats. Set of four cast iron and plastic seats which were removed from Wrigley Field during renovations. Please visit our website for a photograph of the offered seats. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradbsy Co: EX |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$600.00
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143 |
Row of Wrigley Field stadium seats. Set of five cast iron and plastic seats removed from Wrigley Field during renovations. Please visit our website for a photograph of the offered seats. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$550.00
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144 |
Significant 1939 Baseball Centennial stadium flag that hung at Yankee Stadium. Wonderful piece of stadiana having relevance to the celebrated 1939 Baseball Centennial celebration. Huge 70"x117" original linen flag that was believed to have flown over Yankee Stadium during the 1939 season. One of (16) such banners produced for the Major League teams the offered example came from Yankee Stadium along with similar individual team flags in the 1970's during renovations and has not been previously offered for public auction. The banner features patriotic red, white, and blue color sheme with the traditional Centennial batter graphic in the center. Exhibits typical usage and age wear consistent with similar pieces including some age toning, light fraying to a few edge areas, and a few tears/slits at far right edge. Baseball's celebration of its 100th anniversary remains one of the more significant and most collected of its type even to date: VG-EX |
($6,000.00-$8,000.00)
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$6,200.00
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145 |
Shibe Park stadium seat. Single chair painted cast iron and wooden seat from the legendary Philadelphia ballpark has #13 on back rail and remains in fine general condition: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$700.00
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146 |
Philadelphia Athletics pennant c.1930-40's. Full size 30" long pennant pictures the classic A's elephant logo with team name in block lettering. Has some light wear to the tip and a small hole that has been patched: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$350.00
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147 |
Roger "Doc" Cramer professional model baseball bat c.1939. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 35oz. with bold centerbrand and facs. signature stampings. Usage wear is evident throughout with a handle crack, barrel wear, and pronounced factory side writing, "35oz. Roger Cramer 7-22-39 Boston Amer. League". Knob end has vault marked model number G12 stamped and repeats on the end of the barrel. Cramer played in the Major Leagues for (20) years with several teams incl. the 1929 Athletics and 1945 Tigers compiling over 2,700 hits and a lifetime batting average of .296. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$550.00
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148 |
1931 Phila. Athletics World Series press pin. Rare enameled pin issued for the 1931 World Series between the A's and the Cardinals in which the Cardinals captured the World Championship: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$575.00
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149 |
Bing Miller professional model bat used and returned to the H&B factory by Joe Cronin c.1936-37. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 35oz.with vault marked model number C32 stamped on both knob and barrel end. Bat exhibits significant usage wear incl. handle crack and barrel use. Factory side writing remains on side panel reading "35 oz. Joe Cronin 5-8-37 Boston Amer. Lea." and "J. Cronin" is written in pencil under the trademark. Miller's last year with the Red Sox was 1936 and it appears that Joe Cronin used this bat and then returned it to the H&B factory for reorder. Desirable and interesting bat relating to two great players of the era incl. HOF'er Joe Cronin. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$950.00
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Rare Jimmie Foxx single signed baseball c.1946-52. Lightly toned MacGregor/Goldsmith model ball signed on the sweet spot by Foxx in blue ink. Signature remains quite nice rating 7 out of 10. Ball has a few age spots on the panel below the Foxx signature along with some very minor toning to another panel. Jimmie Foxx along with Mel Ott ranks as the most desired single signature baseball of the highly prized 500 Home Run Club members and rarely do fresh examples such as the offered ball enter the marketplace. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG/EX-EX, Signature: EX-MT |
($6,500.00-$8,500.00)
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$6,000.00
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150 |
Lot of (2) Jimmie Foxx photographs c.1929-30. Includes 5 1/2"x7" sepia tone photo of Foxx fielding a ball and 6"x8" photo of Foxx batting. |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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151 |
Connie Mack single signed baseball. Clean off white Reach "Official League" ball signed in very bold black fountain pen on the sweet spot by HOF manager Connie Mack. "To Alfred" personalization in Mack's hand resides on an adjacent side panel. Signature is very strong rating 8/9 out of 10 and ball itself is equally impressive. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$750.00
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152 |
John J. McGraw and Connie Mack 1911 World Series photograph by George Grantham Bain. Fine 4 3/4"x6 3/4" sepia tone image of the two baseball legends shaking hands during the 1911 World Series. Striking original image picturing two men who could not be more different in their approach to the game and many times were quite adversarial. Marked Culver Services on the back and uncommonly stamped on the front with Bain's copyright. Photo has a surface imperfection at top roght and a line wrinkle at bottom right neither of which affect the overall image: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,150.00
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152a |
1930 Phila. Athletics Word Series press pin. Small Liberty Bell shaped enameled pin issued for the 1930 World Series in which the A's won their second straight title over the Cardinals. Pin remains very clean, missing the original screw back: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$550.00
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153 |
1911 World Series fans photograph attributed to Geo. Grantham Bain. Sepia tone 4 1/4"x6" sepia tone image of fans cheering during the 1911 World Series. Back has pencil titling and Culver Services Stamping, front has a corner chip at top right: VG |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$550.00
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Connie Mack and Jimmie Foxx auto. baseball c.1934. Lightly toned red and blue stitched baseball having been signed by Mack on the sweet spot and Foxx on a side panel. Below Foxx Bill Dietrich has signed. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10, "1934" date written on another panel and there is a blue ink line on an adjacent panel. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$1,000.00
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Scarce 1911 Philadelphia Athletics souvenir pin. Large 2 1/4" diameter celluloid pin picturing the World Champion Athletics atop their signature elephant mascot. Players include Baker, Bender, Collins, Plank, and manager Mack. Retains original U.S. flag style ribbon. Interior area of the celluloid with the team image remains fairly clean with some typical surface scratching. Exterior edges of the pin have some age toning and the back of the pin has some rusting. This is the first example of this early championship related pin that we have seen offered: VG-VG/EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$600.00
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Scarce Lefty Grove professional model baseball bat attributed to the 1931 World Series. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 37oz. exhibiting strong usage wear incl. handle residue, cracking at centerbrand area, and ball markings on the barrel. Stampings remain very bold incl. Powerized Pat. Pend and Grove facs. signature. Incredibly rare bat is one of only two known Grove examples and according to Hillerich & Bradsby factory records was sent on 9-22-31 in a shipment marked "World Series". Grove dominated the league during his 17 year tenure leading the AL in ERA nine times during his career and earning 20 victories or more for six consecutive seasons from 1927-33. Significant and likely unique rarity dating to the prime of Grove's career and a World Series appearance. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($20,000.00-$30,000.00)
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$50,000.00
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Large format Brooklyn Dodgers color photographic display piece. Framed 30"x40" color display presumably used as a display item within Hillerich & Bradsby. Vibrant image includes Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$900.00
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Vintage Sandy Koufax single signed baseball c.1960's. Light cream color Giles NL ball signed on a side panel by Koufax in green ink. Signature remains very clean rating 8 out of 10, playing career era Koufax single signed balls are particularly desirable. Includes LOA's from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and Global M.Gutierrez: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,600.00
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Gil Hodges professional model baseball bat signed by the L.A. Dodgers team c.1960-62. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32oz. Bat has #14 written on knob and barrel ends with H178 also stamped on knob end. No visible usage wear is present on the bat with "Hodges" block letter stamping on barrel. Signed in black marker by the Dodgers team incl. Drysdale, Snider, Koufax, Craig, Roseboro, and Sherry. Signatures range from 6-9 out of 10, desirable player model bat signed during the Dodgers glory era of the 1960's. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic David Bushing/Dan Knoll and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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1963 L.A. Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Giles NL ball signed by (27) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Alston, Wills, Gilliam, Podres, and Davis. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, particularly tough 1960's era championship ball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$800.00
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Jackie Robinson single signed baseball c.1954. Off white Caprico "Hi-Fli" model ball signed on a sside panel, "Best Wishes Jackie Robinson". Signature rates a 6 out of 10 with a small age spot above the first name. Opposite side panel has a period light red ink notation "To Gary Rolia-Mr. Varimie-54" which presumably denotes who received and gave the ball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX (With note to age spot) |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,050.00
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160 |
"Roogie's Bump" Brooklyn Dodgers movie poster c.1950's. Colorful 13"x36" framed poster issued to advertise the film based on the Brooklyn Dodgers. Poster pictures a larghe background graphic with individual photos of Campanella, R.Meyer, B.Loes, and C.Erskine. Has some light creasing and a small edge tear at top right otherwise remaining clean: EX |
($475.00-$675.00)
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$1,150.00
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Scarce Roy Campanella single signed baseball c. 1946-51. Incredibly rare and desirable Roy Campanella vintage single signed baseball from his early playing career era. Light cream color Frick NL ball (dating to 1946-51) signed at the top of a side panel by Campanella in blue ink. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10 with some light age fading. Ball remains fairly clean overall with only one side panel having some light age toning. Pre accident Campanella signed baseballs of any type are relatively rare and desirable with vintage single signed exemplars ranking at the top of numerous collectors want lists. The offered example is only the second that we have handled in nearly 13 years. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$3,300.00
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Jackie Robinson auto. personal check. Personal check dated Oct. 20, 1971 and signed by Jackie Robinson in bold blue ink. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Rachel Robinson: NM |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$750.00
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Jackie Robinson photograph c.1950's. Crisp black and white 8"x10" image of Jackie batting in Dodgers uniform. Clean overall condition with a small surface crease caused by wear to the back: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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Scarce April 10, 1947 ticket stub for exhibition game played between the Montreal Royals and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field with original photograph. Historic ticket issued for the first game played by Jackie Robinson at Ebbets Field. Robinson was still at Montreal due to pressures placed on Branch Rickey not to bring him up to the Dodgers. Just a few days later Jackie would finally be brought up to the Dodgers and the rest is history. Ticket has a horizontal crease and one edge chip on the front, back has two small abrasions from scrapbook removal. First example that we have encountered: VG. Includes an original black and white photograph taken during the game with Robinson fielding a ball. 6"x8" with period news bylines on reverse: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,000.00
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Jackie Robinson auto. photograph. Matted and framed 8"x10" black and white still photograph from "The Jackie Robinson Story" motion picture. Neatly signed in green ink by Robinson at center rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$650.00
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1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. cream Giles NL ball signed by (23) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Robinson, Campanella, Koufax, Zimmer, Labine, Podres, and Gilliam. Reese, Snider, Furillo, Hoak, Howell and Alston signatures are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10, very high end example of a highly desirable championship team ball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and the original ball bag: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,350.00
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Rare Hal (Pee Wee) Reese professional model baseball bat c.1940-42. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/4" long and weighs 31oz. retaining strong centerbrand stampings and uncommon "Hal Reese" facs. signature stamping on barrel end. Bat exhibits heavy usage wear including ball/cleat markings on barrel. Barrel end has several indentations including four that are situated above the signature stampings and it is unclear as to the cause of these indentations. Very scarce and desirable rookie era game bat from the "Captain" of the Boys of Summer. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$6,500.00
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1949 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lightly toned and clear coated Frick NL ball signed by (35) members of the NL Champion Dodgers incl. Robinson, Campanella, Reese, Snider, Hodges, Furillo, Abrams, Erskine, and Branca. Shotten is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10, desirable signature placement of Robinson and Campanella on one side panel. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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Jake Daubert professional model baseball bat. Early hand turned bat measures 35 1/4" long and weighs 40oz. with "DAUBERT" stamped on barrel. Bat exhibits a fine period surface and shows evidence of use with factory side writing "Old Jake Daubert". Knob end has "DAUBERT" along with vault marked model number D12 which also is stamped on barrel end. Daubert played for (15) years with Brooklyn and Cincinnati amassing over 2,300 hits and a lifetime batting average of .303. He died at the young age of 40 in 1924 and is frequently mentioned as one of players of his era that may have a chance to be voted into the HOF by way of the veteran's committee. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$6,500.00
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Rare Lloyd Waner professional model baseball bat. 34 1/2" long bat with no manufacturing stampings weighs 38oz. and has vault marked model number W42 stamped on both knob and barrel ends. Bat shows evidence of use with factory side writing, "Lloyd Waner 4-4-28" and is made of beautiful wood quality with fine hand finish. Along with his brother Paul the Waner brothers were both elected to the HOF with less then (6) Lloyd Waner bats known to exist. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$5,000.00
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Sam Rice professional model baseball bat c.1928. Early 34 1/2" long bat with no manufacturer's stampings weighing 32oz. Vault marked model number R78 is stamped on both knob and barrel ends. Bat has general usage incl. barrel wear and factory side writing "Sam Rice ?-28 Washington Amer.". Rice bats are among the toughest HOF'er bats from this era with less then (5) examples known. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$15,000.00
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Henry "Zeke" Bonura professional model baseball bat c.1934-38. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 36oz. with vault marked B93 model number stamped on both knob and barrel ends. Usage wear is evident throughout incl. scored handle and barrel wear incl. finish nail repairs to a small area of deadwood. Bat is also factory side written "Zeke Bonura 5-24-38" on a side panel. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$325.00
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Hank Sauer professional model baseball bat c.1950-59. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 36oz. with vault marked model number S199 stamped on both knob and barrel ends. Tapered handle bat remains clean with original surface and good usage wear incl. barrel wear. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($375.00-$475.00)
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$475.00
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Joe Garagiola professional model baseball bat c.1951-57. Adirondack model 302 bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32oz. with vault marked M173 model number stamped on both knob and barrel ends. Usage wear is evident throughout the bat incl. handle crack and ball/sticthing markings on the barrel. "Eddie Miksis" is written on the bat in period pencil with model number M173 possibly indicating usage by Miksis as well while Garagiola and Miksis were teammates with the Cubs. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$625.00
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Bill White professional model baseball bat c.1956-60. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" and weighs 32oz. Early playing career model bat with W173 stamped on knob end along with #12 written in black ink. Bat shows nice usage wear incl. repaired handle crack, handle tape around knob area, and ball/stitch markings on the barrel. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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Richie Allen professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 41oz. with P89 stamped on knob end. Bat exhibits superb usage wear including pine tar residue on the handle, ball/stitching markings, and some minor deadwood on the barrel. Allen was one of the most feared sluggers of the 1960's era compiling a total of 351 career home runs. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,350.00
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Graig Nettles professional model baseball bat c.1973-75. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32oz. #9 written in black on knob end and cupped end of barrel. Bat shows nice usage wear incl. handle crack, pine tar residue on handle, and ball/stitch markings. Desirable early playing career bat from a Yankee fixture. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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1966 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Clean off white Giles NL ball signed by (28) members of the 1966 NL team incl. Clemente, Aaron, McCovey, Marichal, Koufax, Gibson, Bunning, Alston, Mays, Morgan, and Stargell. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10, one side panel has a very minor abrasion. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,900.00
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Joe Torre 1965 All-Star professional model baseball bat. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" and weighs 31oz. Bat is stamped U1 on knob end and shows light usage wear incl. some ball markings. The National League team has signed the bat incl. Clemente, Rose, Koufax, and Stargell. Signatures range from 1-5 out of 10. Torre was a key figure in the game played at Minnesota hitting a two run home run en route to a National League win. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): Bat: EX, Signatures: Range PR-VG |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,650.00
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Fine 1951 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Clean off white Harridge AL ball signed by (21) members of the 1951 NL All-Star team incl. Robinson, Campanella, Spahn, Ashburn, Reese, Snider, and Hodges. Edwards and Maglie are clubhoue signed. Signatures are exceptionally strong ranging from 8-10 out of 10. Game was played at Detroit with the NL prevailing by a score of 8-3. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($1,750.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,400.00
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Pair of All-Star game souvenir pennants c.1955. Rare set of All-Star pennants issued for the NL and AL teams featuring players names on scrolls incl. Mantle, Berra, Musial, Campanella, and Reese. Each pennant remains remarkably clean with only one of the tassels missing from the NL pennant: NM |
($600.00-$800.00)
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$700.00
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182 |
1939 AL All-Star team auto. ball with the original ticket stub. Superb example of this rare 1930's era ball which was obtained at the game played at Yankee Stadium and includes the original ticket stub from the recipient. Harridge AL ball is lightly clear coated and has been signed by (27) members of the AL team incl. Foxx, DiMaggio, Grove, Dickey, Gomez, McCarthy, Appling, Greenberg, Ruffing, Feller, Cronin, and a clubhouse signed Lou Gehrig signature. Signatures range from 6-9 out of 10 with the vast majority grading 8 or better. In one of the more dramatic early All-Star games the American League took the game by a score of 3-1 behind a Joe DiMaggio home run and three innings of shut out pitching by a young 20 year old named Bob Feller. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and the original ball box: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$4,500.00
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183 |
1938 All-Star game program and ticket stub. Tough program issued for game played at Crosley Field in Cincinnati which has been scored in pencil. Includes original ticket stub for the game: Program: VG-EX, Ticket: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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184 |
1934 All-Star game program with two ticket stubs. Rare trio of souvenirs from the legendary 1934 All-Star game played at the Polo Grounds in New York in which Carl Hubbell struck out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin consecutively. Program is unscored with some corner chipping that continues to the interior. Rarely offered ticket stubs are for consecutive seats and remain very clean: Program: VG-EX, Tickets: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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185 |
Mickey Mantle auto. porcelain plate. One of (1000) Mantle signed plates produced features full color graphics and has been signed in blue sharpie by Mantle across the front. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$225.00
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186 |
Mickey Mantle single signed baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed boldly on the sweet spot by Mantle in blue ink. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$550.00
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187 |
Roger Maris single signed baseball. Feeney NL ball with some light age toning to two side panels signed on the sweet spot in very pronounced black ink by Maris. Signature rates a resounding 10 out of 10 with no visible flaws. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,100.00
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188 |
Louisville Slugger Home Run Derby display piece c.1961. Huge 12"x70" framed paper display piece featuring a scoring board for Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle home runs during August of 1961. Babe Ruth's 1927 home run totals are listed at the bottom for comparison during the legendary 1961 season in which Maris eclipsed Ruth's 1927 mark of 60 home runs: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,600.00
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189 |
Mickey Mantle single signed portrait baseball. Near white MacPhail AL ball signed by Mantle boldly on the sweet spot features a hand painted portrait of Mantle on the panel above the signature. Very desirable and attractive Mantle signed baseball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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$650.00
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190 |
Mickey Mantle souvenir nodder c.1961-62. Vintage Mantle collectible stands 7" tall with facs. signature decal on the base. Generally clean example with a small indentation on the right shoulder: EX |
($500.00-$600.00)
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$275.00
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191 |
Mickey Mantle auto. original painting by Charles De Simone. Oil on canvas painting depicting a collage arrangement of Mickey Mantle (and Roger Maris) related items including a baseball which has been autographed by Mantle. 16"x20" in a gilt frame with finely executed detail done in a trompe l'oeil manner. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$2,200.00
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1961 New York Yankees team photo pennant with its original handle. Very clean blue felt pennant features a full color team photo of the World Champion 1961 Yankees. Retains its original wooden handle with pennant remaining in nearly as issued condition: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$450.00
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193 |
Mickey Mantle miniature nodder c.1961-62. One of the toughest player endorsed nodders of the era stands 5" tall with some light surface wear incl. a scratch to the signature decal: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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Louisville Slugger Mickey Mantle advertising banner c.1950-60's. Large yellow satin banner measures 34"x43" suspended from its original wooden bar. Very clean unused condition retaining the original yellow fringework and tassels advertising Louisville Slugger bats with a Mickey Mantle model pictured. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$1,200.00
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195 |
1956 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Spalding "Official" ball signed by (32) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Berra, Ford, Martin, Larsen, McDougald, Rizzuto, Konstanty, Skowron, Howard, Bauer, and Carey. Signatures range from 7-9 out of 10, ball has a small line abrasion on one side panel. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,600.00
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1953 New York Yankees team photo pin. Large format 3 1/2" diameter pin picturing the World Champion Yankees. Rare pin remains clean overall with a slight manufacturing blemish to the surface gloss around the "1953" dating: EX |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$600.00
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197 |
1952 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Clean off white Harridge AL ball signed by (26) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Berra, Reynolds, Houk, Mize, Sain, Raschi, Rizzuto, and Bauer. Signatures range from 8-10 out of 10, very fine example of a Yankee championship ball dating from early in Mantle's career. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$3,600.00
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Rare Mickey Mantle and Stan Musial Wonder Bread advertising sign c.1959. Eyecatching 32"x44" cardboard sign that was recently discovered in the back offices of a rural grocery store where it had resided since its production. Colors remain vibrant and bold with no fading or toning, surface has some very minor general wear. Mantle and Musial are pictured in two large black and white portrait images on either side of the Wonder Bread advertising. Dated 1959 at bottom, spectatcular Mantle related advertising piece is the first example that we have seen offered at auction: EX/MT-NM |
($4,500.00-$6,500.00)
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$5,000.00
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Fine Mickey Mantle professional model baseball bat c.1963. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32oz. Model number B220 stamped on knob end with bold centerbrand and Mantle facs. signature stampings on barrel. Bat remains uncracked with nice usage wear evident including ball markings on the barrel. Includes a wonderfully detailed letter of provenance from Mantle's former teammate Bobby Richardson who states that the bat was given (along with another Mantle bat) to a friend of Richardson's by Mantle after a request from Richardson. Richardson notes that his friend was known in the Yankee clubhouse and was presented two bats by Mantle. Uncommonly well sourced example of a rare and desirable Mantle game bat. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and two page hand written letter of provenance by/signed by Bobby Richardson: EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$19,000.00
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Original telegram sent to the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. by Mickey Mantle c.1957. Very interesting five page document with hand written corrections sent by Mantle in response to an inquiry made regarding a proposed book on hitting. Mantle's reply is not only insightful but many times revealing regarding his true feelings towards hitting, baseball, and life in general. Excerpts include: "When the Hillerich & Bradsby people asked me to jot down a few ideas about "how to hit" I thought they were kidding. Now if it had been 'how to strikeout' I would have been the perfect authority.", "Before I got 'temperamental' according to the press I.d sneak off in some corner and cry. That's right, bawl like a baby. I'll never forget the time I fanned five straight times during a doubleheader in Boston.", "I'll also made the mistake of believing the write-ups. As a result, I over did it. Next thing I knew I was crippled all over and I'm not including that arrested case of osteomylitis on my shin.". Mantle concludes on the fifth page with the following, "The supreme thrill, of course, will be hitting 60 homers but again I say Ruth's record is one that I doubt will ever be broken. end Mantle". The book for which this piece was submitted was never completed and to our knowledge this text has not previously been published. Rare and substantive Mantle related document from the prime of his career. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$4,600.00
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