Items For The Auction of February 25th and 26th, 2005       Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price   601 Lot of (6) New York Yankees auto. govt. postcards. Includes Rolfe, McDougald, Keller, Lopez, Rizzuto, and McCarthy. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, several of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($250.00-$350.00) $80.00   602 Large lot of over (230) auto. govt. postcards c.1934-50. All cards within the lot include players with last names beginning with the letters A through D. Incredible variance of players including deceased, obscure, and rare examples such as Gavvy Cravath, Spud Chandler, Tom Bridges, Alva Bradley, Wally Berger, Jack Barry, John Coombs, and Bob Boyd. Signatures range from 6-10 out of 10 with vast majority grading 8 or better. **Note: Given the size and obscure nature of the players there could well be a few secretarial signatures within the group. Many of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,300.00   603 Large lot of over (220) auto. govt. postcards c.1934-50. All cards within the lot include players with last names beginning with the letters E through J. Incredible variance of players including deceased, obscure, and rare examples such as Harry Gowdy, Ival Goodman, Charley Gelbert, Augie Galan, Luscious Luke Easter, George Earnshaw, and Mule Haas. Signatures range from 6-10 out of 10 with the vast majority grading 8 or better.**Note: Given the size and obscure nature of the players there could well be a few secretarial signatures within the group. Many of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00   604 Large lot of over (210) auto. govt. postcards c.1934-50. All cards within the lot include players with last names beginning with the letters K through N. Incredible variance of players including deceased, obscure, and rare examples such as Bing Miller, Eric McNair, Oscar Melillo, Irish Meusel, Ed Lopat, Ted Kluszewski, Red Kress, and Gerry Nugent. Signatures range from 6-10 out of 10 with the vast majority grading 8 or better. **Note: Given the size and obscure nature of the players there could well be a few secretarial signatures within the group. Many of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,700.00   605 Large lot of over (220) auto. govt. postcards c.1934-50. All cards within the lot include players with last names beginning with the letters O through S . Incredible variance of players including deceased, obscure, and rare examples such as Nap Rucker, Schoolboy Rowe, Jack Quinn, Cy Perkins, Steve O'Niell, Tot Presnell, Jack Onslow, and Babe Pinelli. Signatures range from 6-10 out of 10 with the vast majority grading 8 or better. **Note: Given the size and obscure nature of the players there could well be a few secretarial signatures within the group. Many of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00   606 Large lot of over (110) auto. govt. postcards c.1934-50. All cards within the lot include players with last names beginning with the letters T through Z. Incredible variance of players including deceased, obscure, and rare examples such as Bucky Walters, Johnny Vandermeer, Rube Walberg, and George Trautman. Signatures range from 6-10 out of 10 with vast majority grading 8 or better. **Note: Given the size and obscure nature of the players there could well be a few secretarial signatures within the group. Many of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $800.00   607 Pair of 1939 New York Yankees auto. govt. postcards. Each is postmarked 1939 and signed by various members of the World Champion Yankees with some duplication on both cards as noted. Players include DiMaggio, Gomez (2), Dahlgren, Henrich, and Hadley (2). Gehrig is clubhouse signed. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) DNS   608 Pair of 1935 New York Yankees auto. govt. postcards. Each is postmarked 1935 and signed by various members of the Yankees with some duplication on both cards as noted. Players include Gehrig, Dickey (2), Lazzeri, Gomez (2), Combs, Ruffing (2), Walker, and Deshong (2). Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, postmark side has some corner abrasions from removal. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: EX, Signatures: Rage EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,800.00   609 1936 New York Yankees auto. govt. postcard. Dated 1936 postcard signed by (11) players incl. Dickey, Lazzeri, Rolfe, and Crosetti. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $475.00   610 Lot of team auto. govt. postcards to include: (6) Phila. Athletics auto. postcards incl. 1934, (2) 1937, 1948, 1947, and 1946. Players include Joost, Fain, York, Miller, Cramer. Foxx is clubhouse signed. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, several cards have corner abrasions on postmark side from removal: Cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM and (5) Phila. Phillies auto. postcards incl. 1934, 1938, 1935, 1936, and 1939. Players include (2) Klein (one is clubhouse signed), Lobert, Walters, Allen, and Camilli. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, several cards have some corner abrasions on postmark side from removal: Cards: Range EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($400.00-$600.00) $650.00   611 Lot of (6) St.Louis Browns auto. govt. postcards to include: (2) 1934 Browns (West, Wells, Strange are CH), (2) 1935 Browns, 1949 Browns (mostly CH signed), and 1950 Browns (CH signed). Players include Newsom, Hadley, Melillo, Hornsby, and Clift. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, several cards have some corner abrasions on postmark side from removal. Hornsby card has some creasing. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range GD-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $325.00   612 Lot of (8) Cleveland Indians auto. govt. postcards to include: (3) 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, and 1939. Players include Walter Johnson (manager), Harder, Feller (rookie era), Hildebrand, Pearson, Kamm, Rice, (2) Berg, and Averill. Signatures range from 6-10 out of 10 (one sheet has some bleeding), several cards have some corner abrasions on postmark side from removal. Excellent breakdown value. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $600.00   613 Lot of (6) Chicago White Sox auto. govt. postcards to include: 1936, 1937, 1938, 1947, and (2) 1949. Players include Appling, Miller, Zernial, Ruffing, L.Sewell, Dykes, and Piet. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10. Several cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal. One card has a corner chip: Cards: Range VG-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $225.00   614 Lot of (4) New York Giants auto. govt. postcards. Includes 1934, 1937 (NL Champs), 1938, and 1947. Players include Ott, (2) Terry, Hubbell, O'Doul, Lombardi, Mize, Thomson, and Cooper. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, several cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($650.00-$850.00) $850.00   615 Lot of (12) team auto. govt. postcards c.1934-48. Includes 1949 Braves, 1937 Dodgers, 1934 Dodgers, 1934 Reds, 1935 Tigers, 1934 Tigers, 1934 Tigers, 1935 Tigers, 1934 Tigers, 1948 Senators, and 1935 Red Sox. Players include Leonard, Van Mungo, Lopez, Bottomley, Wynn, Koenig, Lombardi, Gehringer, Rowe, Vernon, and Ferrell. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, several of the cards have some corner abrasions on postmark side from removal. Group contains some clubhouse signatures incl. Manush, both 1934 sheets, and (2) Greenberg. The Tigers cards also have several rubber stamped autographs. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $425.00   616 1935 card signed "J.Honus Wagner" and "Arky Vaughan" signature which was signed by Wagner as well. In addition, Wagner has dated the card "Pirates 1935". Signatures rate 8/9 out of 10, card has some creasing and corner abrasions on postmark side from removal: Card: GD, Signatures: EX/MT-NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($400.00-$600.00) $650.00   617 Lot of (15) vintage baseball multi-signed govt. postcards c.1934-52. Varied selection includes: Walter Johnson/Lloyd Brown, Lefty Grove/Bob Doerr/Arch McKain, Sam Hale/Sam Rice (Rice is CH signed), Tony Piet/Babe Phelps, (7) Cardinals clubhouse signatures and Joe Medwick, and (4) Cardinals w/Mize c.1937. Several of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00   618 Vintage baseball auto. album c.1940-50's. Oversized scrapbook style album containing over (150) baseball autographs on 3"x5" cards which are attached by corners to the pages (removable). Players include Jethroe, Labine, R.Jackson, Thomson, Dykes, Bauer, Cerv, and Valo. Includes many that are signed in the respective player's rookie era. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-NM ($350.00-$550.00) $700.00   619 Substantial collection of vintage football autographed govt. postcards. Includes three vintage scrapbook style autograph albums loaded with over (130) total autographed items. In addition, the lot will include over (120) additional "loose" auto. govt. postcards. Detailed listing of the pieces within the lot are available and we encourage any interested bidders to contact us for the listing prior to bidding. Includes a nice mixture of College and Pro football players in addition to a small album of primarily basketball autographed items/newspaper articles. Very comprehensive grouping of vintage football auto. materials not often encountered in this quantity. **Note: Given the size and obscure nature of the players there could well be a few secretarial signatures within the group. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-NM ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $2,500.00   620 Lot of (10) football auto. govt. postcards c.1930's. Includes Luckman, Strong (handwritten note), Bednarik, Battles, Mikulak, Hutson, Waterfield, and Clark. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, cards have some corner abrasions on postmark side from removal. Many are signed while in college or rookie professional era. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range GD-EX/MT, Signatures: Range VG-NM ($375.00-$475.00) $300.00   621 Lot of (2) football HOF'er auto. govt. postcards to include: 1935 Bronko Nagurski and 1934 Red Grange. Signatures rate 8 out of 10, each card has some corner abrasions on postmark side from removal. Fine pair of playing era exemplars from two of the games greats. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $175.00   622 Rare Paddy Driscoll auto. govt. postcard. Signature rates 9 out of 10 and is postmarked 1938 on the front which has some corner abrasions from removal. Tough early football autograph to obtain. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $90.00   623 Lot of (10) vintage Collegiate HOF'er football auto. govt. postcards c.1930's. Includes Berwanger, G.Davis, C.Frank, T.Harmon, L.Hart, L.Kelley, J.Lattner, J.Lujack, D.O'Brien, and Doc Blanchard. Within the group are several Heisman Trophy recipients and some desirable and obscure player signatures from their playing career era. Several of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($450.00-$650.00) $700.00   623a Lot of (84) football auto. govt. postcards c.1930's. Comprised mostly of name players and coaches to include A.A. Stagg, Leahy, Wilke, Creighton, Devore, W.Halas, and Hagerty. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, many of the cards have some corner abrasions on the postmark side from removal. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($650.00-$850.00) $1,100.00   624 Extraordinarily scarce Nile Kinnick auto. govt. postcard. Postmarked Oct. 5, 1939 and signed in bold black ink, "Best Wishes Nile Kinnick". Signature rates 9 out of 10 with a small inset image of Kinnick attached to the card. Kinnick won the 1939 Heisman Trophy award and in his acceptance speech humbly recognized the growing World conflict in Europe and indicated how fortunate Americans were to be fighting for Heisman Trophies and not Iron Cross medals. Ironically, in 1943 Kinnick was serving as a pilot on an aircraft carrier when his plane crashed into the sea and was never recovered. Kinnick's signature is not only one of the most coveted in football circles but in all of sports. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Card: EX, Signature: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $4,000.00   625 Lot of (2) boxing auto. govt. postcards. Includes James Braddock and Max Baer. Each is postmarked 1935 with some corner abrasions to postmark side from removal. Signatures rate 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $300.00   626 Significant Spalding folk art store display trade figure c.1915-20. Life size terra cotta two piece figure stands smiling with an outstretched hand holding a Spalding "Boys' Favorite" baseball. The back of the mustard color vest features hand painted lettering, "Spalding's L'il Ball Boy mascot". Hat has a similar hand painted "S" and a crossed bat and glove motif appears on both sides of the vest collar. The figure stands 43" tall positioned atop a painted wooden plinth that has been made for display (created more then 10 years ago). A small cylindrical piece remains attached to the back left leg area which apparently was used to anchor the figure to its original base or place of occupation. Retains a fine surface with an unusually large quantity of its original paint. The figure does have some restoration to a few cracks, some inpainting to areas of damage, and various minor fissures and areas of wear that one could expect from a piece of its size and original fragility. One of the more coveted baseball related folk art items that has come into the marketplace and is one of only three known exemplars. The other two were a matched pair (mascot similar to the offered lot and a matching batter). The matching batter figure remains in a private collection and the identical mascot was, unfortunately, severely damaged and ultimately destroyed many years ago by accident. The figures may have been intended to depict Clarence Duval, the mascot who was severely mistreated when he accompanied Albert Spalding and his 1888-1889 World Tourists throughout Italy, Egypt and Australia (see Peter Levine, A.G. Spalding and the Rise of Baseball), although the figure's later dating argues for a less direct inspiration. Clarence Duval "joined" the White Stockings as mascot in 1887 (newspapers referred to his "capture"). Spalding's eponymous company, more than any other in baseball's history, is responsible for standardizing the manufacture of the baseball itself and for commercializing the sale of baseball related products through exclusive licensing, athlete endorsement, and the publication of its annual guides. In addition to its significance as a baseball display rarity the offered statue is a poignant reminder of the social status of African Americans during the teens and 1920's era in this country. During this period baseball still resisted the inevitable integration that would eventually elevate the game to new levels of popularity and make the sport a true National Pastime in every sense of the title. Superb baseball display piece of equal import to both folk art and sports collecting: EX (With note to restoration) ($20,000.00-$30,000.00) $41,000.00   627 Spalding Athletic Library store display piece c.1920's. Painted wooden display rack measures 31"x36" and once held various Spalding athletic guides for store display. Retains a wonderful original surface with desirable light age crazing and its colorful Spalding baseball shaped logo and lettering. The offered example is the finest of the very few to become available for sale with respect to condition, originality, and surface: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,100.00   628 Rare Spalding "Black Betsy" decal bat c.1920's framed with 1919 World Series ticket stub. Bold full size 35" long two toned bat with trademark thick handle and black barrel finish. Retains circular "Black Betsy" decal on the barrel which is approx. 85% intact having no evidence of restoration or inpainting. Bat itself has Spalding lettering at centerbrand along with impressed block lettering "Black Betsy Model". The bat appears to have a thin coat of varnish in certain areas that may have been applied after its manufacture. Includes a handsome shadowbox style frame in which the bat is displayed along with an original 1919 World Series Game #2 ticket stub. Ticket was issued for Game #2 played at Chicago and has some aged tape reinforcement and corner chip. One of the most difficult decal bats to locate with note to the fine decal condition and the added display/monetary value of the 1919 World Series ticket stub: Bat: EX, Ticket: GD-VG ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,200.00   629 Lot of (2) miniature baseball bats. Includes Thos. Wilson & Co. "Professional" model decal bat. 17 1/2" long in unused condition (98% decal): NM and Ty Cobb 20" long L.Slugger model 40TCJ bat c.1920's. Has usage and age wear incl. indentations and surface loss: GD-VG ($450.00-$650.00) $650.00   630 Reach "Burley" miniature decal bat c.1915. Diminutive 14" long black bat with original wrapped handle tape and three gilt decals including "Blue Ribbon" logo, Reach trademark, and "Reach Burley No. 6". Very clean with minimal handling wear: EX-EX/MT ($275.00-$375.00) $300.00   631 Ty Cobb decal bat c.1915-20. L.Slugger model 40 TC measures 33" long with clean oak colored finish and retains a vertical "Georgia Peach" Ty Cobb decal on the barrel end. Decal remains approx. 65% intact with image of Cobb batting: VG ($400.00-$500.00) $425.00   632 Rogers Hornsby decal bat c.1920. Louisville "Mascot" model bat measures 34" long as manufactured by the Hilton Collins Co. Bat features a color decal on the barrel picturing Rogers Hornsby surrounded by various dTcor. Decal remains approx. 85% intact with Hornsby's face basically intact but not very pronounced due to original quality of the image: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $1,000.00   632a "The Victor" Federal League model baseball bat c.1914-15. Full size 34" long bat with bold centerbrand stampings relating to the rebel two year league to which Victor Sporting Goods Co. supplied equipment incl. the official baseballs. Bat retains period handle tape grip and has a fine original patina: EX-EX/MT ($1,250.00-$1,750.00) $2,200.00   633 D&M "Special" model decal bat c.1915-20. Two toned 32" long bat features a large Lucky Dog logo at centerbrand area and a rectangular "Special" decal on the barrel. Decal has some minor chipping remaining approx. 85% intact. Bat surface is unused with minimal general wear and along with Lot #634 was discovered in a group of old store stock: EX-MT ($500.00-$700.00) $900.00   634 Lot of (2) D&M baseball bats c.1915-20. Pair of unused D&M model bats stamped "Home Run" and "Semi Pro" respectively. Bats measure 35" long each with bold original stampings and unused surface. Found in a group of old store stock, two of the cleanest vintage bats that we have offered: EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS   635 Rare Lou Gehrig D&M advertising display piece c.1930's. Very high quality die cut cardboard advertising display for D&M baseball bats picturing Lou Gehrig batting. Retains its original easel backstand, front remains unused with fresh original color having only a slight bit of wear to the bottom edge and the very tip of the bat. 11" tall. This is the first example that we have seen offered with note to the rarity of Gehrig endorsed advertisements in general: EX/MT-NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,600.00   636 Lew Fonseca D&M advertising display piece c.1930's. Very high quality die cut cardboard advertising display for D&M baseman's mitts picturing Lew Fonseca fielding. Retains its original easel backstand, front remains nearly pristine with only some minor edge wear.11" tall. First example that we have encountered: NM ($500.00-$700.00) $900.00   636a Frank Hogan D&M advertising display piece c.1930's. Very high quality die cut cardboard advertising display for D&M catcher's mitts picturing Frank Hogan catching. Retains its original easel backstand, front remains nearly pristine with only some minor edge wear. 11" tall. First example that we have encountered: NM ($500.00-$700.00) $1,400.00   637 Sam Crawford store model baseball bat c.1910-15. Spalding Autograph model bat with a large Crawford facsimile signature at the centerbrand area. 34 1/2" long with repaired handle crack and barrel that has been factory side written by the Louisville Slugger Co. after return: VG-EX ($350.00-$450.00) $475.00   638 Roger Bresnahan store model baseball bat c.1910-15. Spalding Gold Medal Autograph model bat with a Roger Bresnahan facsimile signature at the centerbrand area. 33" long with minor checking to the back of the barrel: EX ($350.00-$450.00) $375.00   639 Babe Ruth Kork handle baseball bat c.1920's. L.Slugger model 40BRJ bat measures 32" long with full name facs. signature stamping on barrel end. Handle retains its original Kork handle grip which remains approx. 80-90% intact: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $275.00   640 Early mushroom knob baseball bat c.1900-10. Primitive 33" long bat featuring a pronounced oblong style knob end. Has a small handle crack and light general usage: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $250.00   641 Folk art painted baseball bat c.1880-1900. Early turned bat retains a fine original surface with red wash and nicely terminated tapered handle. 32" long with light to moderate usage: EX ($375.00-$475.00) DNS   642 Spalding "Antique" baseball bat with ring decoration c.1890-1910. 33" long bat with thick handle construction and early Spalding stenciled logo at centerbrand area flanked by two sets of dual rings. Barrel has " Antique" stenciled in black as well. Surface of the bat has some flaking from dryness, stampings remains quite bold: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $250.00   643 Superb Spalding ring decorated baseball bat c.1880-1900. 33 1/2" long bat displays a remarkably strong Spalding ball shaped centerbrand logo having two sets of dual ring decoration on either side. Bat itself exhibits light wear with an attractive honey colored finish. One of the finest examples that we have handled: EX-EX/MT ($1,250.00-$1,750.00) $2,200.00   643a Spalding workman's style fielder's glove c.1900-10. Full adult size (9 1/2" tall) Spalding glove retaining a clean black Spalding label on back and its original full web. Glove has light to moderate usage remaining very pliable and retaining a fine original patina. Very fine quality glove: EX ($1,250.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00   644 "Base Ball" folk art wall hanging c.1950's. Wooden oval wall hanging with hand painted American flag backdrop and titling which frames a large 19th century style baseball player die cut. 33" tall with some shrinkage cracking to the wood from age, originated from a Midwestern estate in the 1970's: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $500.00   645 Babe Ruth Home Run Special store model fielder's glove c.1930's. Rare correct hand LHT model glove retains original Reach label on backstrap and is stamped with Ruth's facsimile signature on the interior heel and "Home Run Special" titling. Glove shows usage wear but remains fully intact with bold signature stampings: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,400.00   646 Babe Ruth baseball glove catalogue by Reach c.1929. Crisp die cut catalogue which pictures various Babe Ruth "Home Run Special" endorsed gloves and equipment on the interior: EX-MT ($375.00-$475.00) $450.00   647 Scarce Stall & Dean Co. Ty Cobb store model baseball glove c.1915-20. One of the rarest player endorsed gloves, offered is a full adult size Stall & Dean full web fielder's glove retaining its original Stall & Dean mfg. label on the back middle finger. Interior features a fairly bold "Ty Cobb" facsimile signature along with "Stall & Dean 814" model stampings. Glove has evident usage wear including surface abrasions, loose joint stitching, and general wear to the interior padding. Signature stamping remains strong rating 8 out of 10. This is the first example that we have encountered: VG ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,200.00   648 Pair of Stall & Dean baseball display boxes (one including ball) with Ty Cobb relation c.1915-20. Includes Stall & Dean "Special League" ball box having numerous ball model types on side panel incl. (3) Ty Cobb models and (1) Tris Speaker model. Missing a portion of the lid: VG-EX and Stall & Dean "American League" ball box featuring its original paper seal advertising both Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker model baseballs. Box remains complete and intact but has some general creasing and tears: VG. Includes the rare original Stall & Dean "American League" ball. Ball has red and green stitching with bold stampings, very rare early model ball w/box: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS   649 Fine Stall & Dean Championship Cup trophy with Ty Cobb decoration c.1916. One of the most finely crafted and attractive baseball related trophies of its era is the Stall & Dean Cup as awarded to the various champions of the baseball leagues during the period. The trophy is of a base metal having a French polished bronze applique finish standing 8 1/2" tall on three hooved feet. A beautiful image of Ty Cobb in batting pose adorns the front of the trophy. Marked Reed & Barton silversmiths on the bottom, trophy shows light general handling wear retaining a fine original surface. Includes 1916 Stall & Dean equipment catalogue which pictures the exact trophy as offered to the various leagues. One of only three exemplars that we have encountered: EX-MT ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) DNS   650 Lot of (2) Ty Cobb endorsed baseball equipment pieces by W.B. Jarvis Co. c.1915-20. Includes rare pair of baseball cleats retaining their original Ty Cobb tagging on the inside of one shoe tongue. Cleats exhibit evident usage but remain intact with original metal cleat plates: VG and Ty Cobb model catcher's mitt with buckle back and Ty Cobb brand label on back. Glove shows moderate wear and has been re-laced around the exterior edge: VG ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,000.00   651 Lot of (12) unused Harwood "Babe Ruth League" baseballs in their original boxes c.1950's. Twelve count display box contains (12) unused baseballs each sealed in their original box. Exterior 12 count box has some typical wear incl. a few joint tears, interior boxes are nearly flawless: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $375.00   652 Wilson baseball counter display piece c.1950's. Cardboard display piece stands 14" tall and contains receptacles for (12) baseballs. Included are (12) Wilson "American Association" model baseballs for display. Has a small crease at top left corner and retains its original easel backstands: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $250.00   653 Mel Ott model baseball c.1930's. Goldsmith Melvin Ott model ball with red and black stitching features a bold Ott facsimile signature on the sweet spot. Ball has minimal usage wear and a small period ink notation on the opposite sweet spot: EX-EX/MT ($350.00-$450.00) $400.00   654 Collection of vintage Major League baseballs to include: William Harridge AL ball with its original box: EX-MT, Ford Frick NL ball c.1930-40's: EX, and Barnard AL ball c.1927-31: VG ($750.00-$950.00) $750.00   655 Barnard AL baseball with its original box c.1927-31. One of the most desirable vintage Major League baseballs due to its limited production. Ball has very light handling wear retaining strong original stampings. Box is intact with a few areas of minor creasing: Ball: EX, Box: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,400.00) $950.00   656 Rare E.B. Barnard American League baseball twelve count ball display box c.1927-31. Attractive original display box with desirable die cut backsplash advertising American League baseballs. Box remains intact with some minor wear incl. a few loose joints and some toning. Backsplash is apart at the joints but complete with a crease across the ball area. Lot also includes an empty B.Johnson AL baseball box and a set of (3) Barnard AL ball box paper seals: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $900.00   657 Figure eight style baseball c.1870-90's. High quality stitched figure eight style ball of a very early dating period for its construction. Ball has some wear including a few worm holes and some leather crazing although leather remains quite supple for its age. Rare early style exemplar: VG-EX ($400.00-$600.00) $500.00   657a Scarce Civil War era inscribed Massachusetts style trophy baseball and related Civil War diary c.1864. Black leather 9" diameter four piece lemon peel style baseball with a period inscription on two side panels, "22nd MASS REGIMENT UNION Feb. 2, 1864 U.S.A.". The 22nd Mass. regiment fought in many of the War's most important battles, including Chancellorsville, Gainsville and Gettysburg, where on July 2, 1863 they participated in some of the heaviest and most important fighting in 'The Wheatfield.' Additional gravity is added to the ball's historical importance given the proximity in time to the unit's experiences on Gettysburg's battlefields and Virginia's baseball field. The baseball may also be considered a "true" example of a ball created specifically under the rules of the "Massachusetts game," which allowed runners to be thrown out when struck by a baseball, rather than tagged out as in the "New York game." Ball exhibits typical age and usage wear remaining intact and fairly clean overall: EX. Includes Civil War diary of H.E. Randell of Co. L, 3rd Regiment of the New York Cavalry, acquired separately from the ball. Although the author, H.E. Randell, was in Co. L, 3rd Regiment of the New York Cavalry, research indicates that the two regiments were camped in reasonably close proximity in Virginia in February 1864, an unlikely time for baseball play. The multi-page handwritten diary gives a highly literate soldier's accounts of life in the field during the Civil War. Randell's entry for Feb. 2, 1864 reads, in part, "Played Base Ball nearly all day and experienced a "chapter" of accidents. Got a severe blow with ball in the face, and a finger almost broken......for it is a healthful sport and quite exciting." Randell's reference to being struck by the ball also corroborates the contention that the game, played between New York and Massachusetts regiments, was played under Massachusetts rules. Diary remains very clean housed in its original leather casing: EX. Interesting pair of baseball items from the formative period of the game. ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $5,500.00   658 Spalding Ford Frick NL baseball advertising display sign c.1939-45. Crisp 12"x17" easel back cardboard display sign picturing a Ford Frick Spalding NL baseball. Retains original easel backstand, front is clean overall with only minor edge wear. First such example we have encountered: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00   659 Thos. E. Wilson & Co. baseball advertising display sign c.1920-30's. Brilliantly colorful 13"x19" cardboard easel back display sign picturing a leaping players graphic alongside of a Wilson Official League ball. Bottom denotes Wilson as the official ball of the Pacific Coast League ad the American Association. Sign shows little evidence of its age with nearly flawless edges and brilliant original color: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00   660 Important Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers hat c.1918-20. Major League game worn equipment from the first quarter of the 20th century is seldom found in any form. It is no accident that baseball hats of that period are easily the most elusive to acquire given their heavy usage and tendency to be lost or destroyed. Baseball during the 1910-1920's era was a rough game. The dominant players were fearless and won at all costs evidenced by their respective names and the legends that accompany their play. The greatest of these warriors was Cobb. No other player has ever, nor will, match his limitless passion for the game and moreover the will to win. Offered is Ty Cobb's Detroit Tigers hat c.1918-20. The hat exhibits heavy usage wear including appropriate color toning to the top from sunlight exposure, general soiling, wear consistent with usage to the interior leather head band, and losses to the "D" at the front of the hat consistent with evident usage. The unique "D" lettering on the front of the cap allows for a dating period of 1918-20. Spalding tag remains affixed into the interior leather band. On the interior leather head band an inscribed/scratched in name is partially visible which, although not completely legible, appears to be "Tyrus". The hat itself remains in a remarkable state of preservation given its age and owner as it no doubt was placed in his pocket, fell off of his head during a slide, and was more than likely ripped from his head during altercations with other players. Hat originated along with the glove (Lot 662) from one of Ty Cobb's business advisors and assistant Andrew Morgan. Morgan presented the hat (and glove) to an acquaintance Mr. Garet Clark in 1941. Included with the hat is the original July 22, 1941 typed letter from Andrew Morgan to Clark that accompanied the two objects. The letter reads in part, "With this letter I am sending you a couple of my cherished gifts from Mr. Cobb, as I told you he wasn't as bad as most people made him out to be. Enclosed in the box is a glove that Mr. Cobb loved and had on his desk for many years, on one good business day he gave it to me as a good gesture. I have also given you one of his caps from the old Tiger days.....The cap was given to me last October and it had just been sitting around gathering dust said Mr. Cobb when he tossed it across the room into my lap." The letter is signed at the bottom by Andrew Morgan in black ink. It is nearly unprecedented for an item of this type and age to be accompanied by such definitive provenance from the era in which it was received. It is to the best of our knowledge the only Cobb game hat known to exist. The rarity of such an object can only be equated to the passion for excellence on the ballfield possessed by the player who once wore this hat. Includes the original July 22, 1941 typed letter from Andrew Morgan to Garet Clark, LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll, copies of several photographs picturing Cobb wearing similar uniforms and/or hats, LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad regarding the integrity/dating of the Andrew Morgan letter, and a letter of provenance from the current consignor documenting the lineage from the Clark family to the present: VG-EX (Estimate Upon Request) $75,000.00   661 Significant fielder's glove attributed to Ty Cobb c.1925. High quality RHT fielder's glove with buckle back. Glove shows evident usage with interior pocket soiling and wear to the padding consistent with usage including surface checking. Features a double tunnel and lacing web arrangement that was prevalent around the 1925-30 period as a refinement to the Bill Doak style of glove using only lacing. This tunnel system allowed for greater strength and longer lasting webs. Interestingly, as great of a left handed batsman that Cobb was he threw with his right hand which is also consistent with the construction of the offered glove. As detailed in Lot #661 the Cobb hat the offered glove originated from Andrew Morgan who was one of Cobb's business advisors and assistant. In the letter dated 1941 Morgan refers to a newspaper clipping that he had later found which he believed to picture Cobb wearing a similar glove c.1914-18. That very newspaper photo is included to provide further corroboration of the Morgan letter of provenance but it is not picturing Cobb wearing the offered glove. The newspaper dates to the 1912 era while the offered glove is clearly a 1920's example. The glove iteself remains in a fine state of preservation having supple light brown leather surface with original lacings and padding intact. To the best of our knowledge there are only two other documented Ty Cobb game worn gloves extant both of which now reside in museum collections. As in the case of the Cobb hat offered in the previous lot it is nearly unprecedented to have a vintage primary source letter of provenance regarding a glove of this age and import. Without question one of the finest game used baseball gloves to be publicly offered. Includes xerox copy of the 1941 Andrew Morgan letter of provenance, LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll, LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad regarding the integrity/dating of the original 1941 Andrew Morgan letter, original newspaper clipping mentioned in the Morgan letter of provenance, and letter of provenance from the consignor regarding the lineage from the Clark family to the present: EX (Estimate Upon Request) $34,000.00   662 Estate collection of (10) Reach "Bounder" style baseballs c.1910. Recently discovered group of 3/4 size baseballs having Reach logo above the sweet spot "Bounder" lettering. Each ball has some age toning/soiling, (2) are not stamped with the Reach logo: Range GD-VG ($500.00-$750.00) $400.00   663 Ty Cobb photograph c.1918-20. Fine sepia tone image of Cobb standing with his automobile in front of the Detroit Athletic Club. Inset image of Cobb in uniform appears at the top left corner (wearing similar if not THE hat in Lot 661). 8"x10" matted and framed, hand inscribed on back "Ty Cobb and his automobile" with Lansing, MI photographer's stamping: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $700.00   664 Ty Cobb auto. government postcard. Postmarked Jun. 23, 1946 and hand addressed by Cobb to recipient. Signed on the reverse, "To M.A. Hupp with Regards Ty Cobb". Signature rates 9 out of 10 and is exhibited beautifully, centered on a clean card. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00   665 Ty Cobb photograph c.1918-20 by Charles Conlon. Crisp black and white 8"x10" image of Cobb standing on the fence at the Polo Grounds selling War Stamps. Cobb is wearing a 1918 road jersey and holding a hat in his hands (wearing similar if not THE hat in Lot 661). Retains Charles Conlon Evening Telegram stamping on the back along with Conlon hand written identification. Baseball Magazine archives hologram remains affixed to the reverse. Image is very clean with a small chip at bottom left corner and tiny tear at top edge: EX-EX/MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,300.00   666 Ty Cobb store model baseball bat c.1920's. Full size 34" long L.Slugger model 40TC with bold Ty Cobb facs. autograph stampings on barrel. Notably clean example free of any surface wear or defects: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,100.00   667 Unique Ty Cobb dual autographed photograph c.1927-28. Mounted 7 1/4"x9" sepia tone image of Cobb standing in Phila. Athletics road uniform signed at left side, "Ty Cobb 3/8/27". Signature has some age fading and rates 4 out of 10. To the right of the central image Cobb has later signed, "To George Wolbert Jr. From His Friend Ty Cobb." Second signature is markedly better and rates 8 out of 10. Most likely signed by Cobb again at the request of Mr. Wolbert when other signature faded. Image itself is striking with minimal surface wear incl. a few tiny indentations at left background area. First dual signed Cobb photograph that we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: EX-MT, 1st signature: VG, 2nd signature: EX/MT-NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,500.00   668 Ty Cobb portrait photograph c.1921. Stark 8"x10" matted and framed image of Cobb peering into the camera lens with the very eyes that struck fear into the hearts of Major League pitchers for a quarter of a century. Photo is dated 1921 on reverse and stamped "NEA Cleveland" which possibly could be attributed to noted photographer Louis Van Oeyen. Photo has a corner chip at bottom right and a few minor surface flakes with central image remaining intact and crisp: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $550.00   669 Ty Cobb autographed index card c.1931. Tan color 3"x5" index questionnaire card has been signed by Cobb in black ink. Cobb also has filled in several answer blanks incl. date of birth and hobbies "Golf & Hunting". Signature rates 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $750.00   670 Ty Cobb auto. photograph. 7"x10" sepia tone image of Cobb speaking with a gentleman at the dugout steps with Cobb resting on one of his arsenal of bats. Signed at bottom right, "To Dan Wooten From Ty Cobb 7/11/57" in blue ink. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, image has a small corner chip at top left and some typical surface wear to top edge incl. small tear/surface wrinkling. Particularly crisp image with strong condition signature. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: VG-EX, Signature: NM ($1,250.00-$1,750.00) $1,500.00   671 Hall of Fame Induction auto. baseball c.1950's. Light cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (11) HOF'ers incl. Cobb, Foxx, Speaker, Vance (twice), P.Waner, Hubbell, Lyons, Schalk, Dickey, and Gehringer. Signatures range from 7-9 out of 10 (except for Schalk who rates 4/5). Ball itself is unused with an area of small age spotting on the manufacturer sweet spot. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,700.00   672 Ty Cobb's personal smoking robe. Lined silk robe having spiral dTcor that was worn by Ty Cobb. "TRC" (Tyrus Raymond Cobb) initials are present above the breast pocket along with crossed bat and ball decoration. Retains Wise Robe Co. tagging on inside lining, robe remains clean overall with minimal age and usage wear. This sort of garment was very much in vogue during the 1940-50's era and has been well documented through period photographs that players such as Ruth and Cobb frequently donned such robes. Rare and desirable personal item from one of the game's greats. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($5,000.00-$7,000.00) $6,500.00   673 1987 Whitey Herzog St. Louis Cardinals World Series road jersey. Grey knit jersey worn by manager Herzog during the Cardinals 1987 season in which they won the National League pennant. Shirt retains its original embroidered team name on the front with #24, back has "Herzog" individual lettering above #24. Rawlings tag remains inside shirt tail and 1987 World Series patch is affixed to shoulder. Herzog has also signed the front of the jersey which shows appropriate usage and wash wear. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00   674 Lance Parrish Phila. Phillies road jersey c.1987-88. Blue knit jersey with original "P" team logo on front and #13, back has "Parrish" nameplate and #13. Rawlings tag remains inside collar along with "Parrish" strip tag, Phillies patch is affixed to left sleeve which, along with the right sleeve, has been cut off by Parrish. Shirt exhibits evident usage and wash wear with one missing button. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $325.00   675 1980 Mookie Wilson rookie season New York Mets home jersey. White with blue pinstripes knit shirt retaining its original team name on front with #1, back has "Wilson" nameplate along with #1. Rawlings tag remains on tail front along with Set 1 1980 flag tag. Jersey shows evident usage and wash wear and retains Mets logo patch on left sleeve. Rare rookie jersey from one of the most famous names in Mets history due to a routine ground ball hit in the 1986 World Series. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $600.00   676 1969 Steve Huntz St. Louis Cardinals home jersey. Cream color flannel shirt with original embroidered Cardinals logo on front and #14. Back has restored "Huntz" lettering with original #14. Jersey front has Rawlings tag and dry cleaning tag with Set 1 1969 flag tag. "Huntz 69" is also chain stitched into the tail front as well. The shirt remains very clean with the original 1969 MLB 100th Anniversary patch on the shoulder. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($650.00-$850.00) $700.00   677 1967 Mickey Stanley Detroit Tigers road jersey. Grey flannel shirt retaining original "Detroit" lettering across the front with #24 on right sleeve and on back. Interior of tail has MacGregor Set 1 1967 tag along with dry cleaning tag, MacGregor tagging is also present inside of the collar. Jersey exhibits evident usage and wash wear, Stanley has autographed the front tail in black sharpie. Attractive period Tigers jersey from a popular name player. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,800.00   678 1967 Jim Hibbs California Angels road jersey. Grey flannel shirt with original blue on red "Angels" lettering across the front, original #47 remains on back. Tim McAuliffe Inc. tag is on tail front along with year/size tag. "Hibbs" chain stitched in orange on a grey strip tag. Jersey exhibits moderate general usage and wash wear retaining strong overall color and appearance. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($650.00-$850.00) $250.00   679 1958 Hobie Landrith St. Louis Cardinals home jersey. Cream color flannel shirt with classic embroidered Cardinals logo on front, back has #53 which is a vintage replacement for the original #16. Rawlings tag with size 42 tag remain on tail front along with "Landrith 58" chain stitched beneath. Shirt exhibits evident usage incl. some thinning to the shoulder area and some soiling to the base of the front. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) DNS   680 Phila. Phillies warm up jacket c.1950's. Early red jacket with white leather sleeves retains its original white "P" logo on front. Black Wilson tag remains inside the collar along with size 46 flag tag. Jacket exhibits evident wear including some fraying to the piping and general soiling: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,000.00   681 1955 Tom Safell Pittsburgh Pirates road uniform. Grey flannel shirt retains original "Pirates" team name on front and #16 on back. MacGregor tag inside collar with Set 2 1955 flag tag inside shirt tail. The pants are matching Set 2 1955 with handwritten #36 in waist and may or may not have been worn with the jersey. Uniform exhibits evident usage and wash wear while retaining bright original color and surface. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($2,000.00-$2,500.00) $2,600.00   682 Rare 1950 Andy Seminick Phila. Phillies World Series home uniform. Beautiful cream color flannel shirt with classic red pinstripes retains its original embroidered Phillies team name on front and #21 on back. "Seminick" strip tag remains inside collar with Wilson, dry cleaning, and size 44 tags affixed to the tail front. Seminick has autographed the shirt inside the front tail. Pants are matching with similar Wilson and "Seminick" strip tagging. Overall condition is superb with only light general wear retaining bright original color. Seminick played in all four games of the 1950 World Series in which the Phillies were swept by the Yankees. Includes letter of provenance from Andy Seminick and LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX-MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $13,000.00   683 St. Louis Cardinals home uniform c.1949-51. Cream color flannel shirt retains original embroidered Cardinals logo on front and #5 on reverse. Rawlings tag along with dry cleaning and size tag remain inside the collar. Includes matching pants tagged "Pollet" (Howie) inside waist along with Rawlings and dry clean/size tagging. Small chain stitched year tag of 1947 remains inside crotch area. Jersey and pants show evident wear incl. soiling and a few small tears incl. one at the jersey collar area. Jersey is also missing one button. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS   684 1992 All-Star game Ken Griffey Jr. professional model baseball bat. Rawlings Adirondack black bat measures 34" long and weighs 31oz. Knob end has 460B KG stamped and barrel end in cupped with no markings. Barrel has white stampings, "1992 All-Star Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners". Bat exhibits evident usage with rack marks and surface wear to the barrel area. Griffey Jr. dominated the 1992 All-Star game winning the MVP with a double and home run. Bat has also been signed by Griffey Jr. and includes letter of provenance from Williams (Skeeter) Barnes who obtained the bat from Griffey Jr. while playing for the Detroit Tigers. Also includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,000.00   685 Lot of (7) New York Yankees professional model baseball bats to include: Tino Martinez L.Slugger 125 model c.1991-97; Jorge Posada Rawlings c.1998; Chuck Knoblauch L.Slugger c.1997-98; Paul O'Niell L.Slugger 125 model c.1991-97; Joe Girardi L.Slugger 125 model c.1991-97; Bernie Williams L.Slugger 125 model c.1991-97; and Scott Brosius Rawlings c. 1998. All bats show evident wear including ball/stitch markings, handle cracks (in some cases), and pine tar residue. Tino Martinez bat has been autographed. Fine grouping of key Yankee player game bats from the beginning era of the Yankees 1990's dynasty run. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: Range VG-EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,200.00   686 2002 Albert Pujols professional model baseball bat. Rawlings model bat measures 34" long and weighs 34.5 oz. Knob end has "707B 206 o2" stamped along with #5 written in black marker which is also written on barrel end. Bat exhibits evident usage incl. pine tar residue on the handle, ball marks, and rack marks. A faintly visible (upon close inspection) Pujols written name is visible on the barrel which we do not believe is his signature. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,000.00   687 Mark McGwire professional model baseball bat c.1987. Rawlings Adirondack model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.5 oz. Knob end has "256B 281 7" stamped along with #25 written in black marker which is also written on barrel end. Bat shows evident usage incl. pine tar residue, rack marks, light deadwood on back of barrel, and ball marks. Desirable rookie era McGwire game bat with attractive overall appearance. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,200.00   688 1990 Wade Boggs professional model baseball bat. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/4" long and weighs 31.5oz. Knob end has #26 written in black and barrel end is cupped with no markings. Bat exhibits tremendous wear incl. deadwood area on both front and back of the barrel, pine tar residue on the handle, and a quantity of ball marks especially to one area. Barrel also has two tiny holes the reason of which is unknown and Boggs has autographed the bat. Fine exemplar with heavy usage from one of the game's great hitters. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($650.00-$850.00) $650.00   689 Pete Rose professional model baseball bat c.1985. Custom ordered L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31oz. Knob end has C28 stamped, barrel has unique combination of Pete Rose and Ty Cobb impressed signature stampings as ordered by Rose from Hillerich & Bradsby for the historic record breaking season. The offered bat was one of two ordered by Rose and has been signed by Rose on the barrel. Exhibits no visible wear with attractive high quality honey color finish. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) DNS   690 Steve Carlton professional model baseball bat c.1980-82. Adirondack model 302 measures 33" long and weighs 33oz. Knob end has 256S 317 2" stamped along with #44 written in black which indicates possible additional usage by fellow Phillies pitcher Dick Ruthven (wore #44). Bat exhibits heavy usage incl. handle crack, ball marks, and pine tar residue. Carlton has also autographed the barrel of the bat. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00   691 Tony Perez professional model baseball bat c. 1980-83. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 33oz. Knob end has #24 written in black, R43 stamped on barrel end along with facs. signature. Bat shows strong usage incl. handle crack, pine tar residue, and ball marks. Barrel has some apparent burn markings in a line form possibly from a dugout cigarette lighter prank?? Desirable HOF'er model bat from the Phillies Wheez Kids era. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00   692 Dave Winfield professional model baseball bat c.1974. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 35oz. Knob end has W260 stamped along with a faint #31 written in black ink. Bat exhibits unbelievable usage incl. handle crack, pine tar residue, large amounts of ball marks, and residue from handle tape removal. One of the earliest Winfield game bats that we have encountered with superb usage. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $850.00   693 Cal Ripken Jr. professional model bat c.1986-89. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 34oz. Knob end has #8 written in black, bat shows light to moderate usage incl. ball/stitching impressions on the barrel. P72 stamped on barrel above facs. signature. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00   694 Larry Bowa professional model baseball bat c.1973-75. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 3/4" long and weighs 35oz. Knob end has K48 stamped and barrel end is cupped with no markings. Bat exhibits heavy usage incl. knob chipping, cleat marks, ball marks, and an area of deadwood on back of the barrel. K48 not in Bowa's personal records as the bat must have been team ordered. Bowa has also signed the barrel in black. Early playing career bat from a perennial fan favorite and All-Star. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: VG-EX ($400.00-$500.00) $125.00   695 Johnny Bench professional model baseball bat c.1980-82. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 32oz. Knob end has #5 written in black, barrel end is cupped with no markings. Bat shows strong usage incl. handle crack, ball and rack marks, and light pine tar residue. Signed by Bench on the barrel, includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00   696 Lot of (5) professional model baseball bats. All five are L.Slugger model 125 bats to include: Jimmy Wynn c.1965-68; Ken Harrelson c.1965-68; Jerry Martin c.1977-79; Sal Bando c.1969-72; and Dave Cash c.1973-75 (auto., back has large chip). Bats all show evident usage incl. ball marks, pine tar residue, handle cracks, and rack marks. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: Range VG-EX ($400.00-$500.00) $475.00   697 Lot of (6) professional model baseball bats. Includes Bob Watson Adirondack c.1971-79 (auto.); Ron Cey L.Slugger c.1973-75; George Foster L.Slugger c.1977-79; Bill Madlock Worth "Tennessee Thumper" model; Ken Griffey L.Slugger c.1973-75; Davey Lopes L.Slugger c.1973-75. Bats all show evident usage wear incl. ball marks, pine tar residue, handle cracks (in most cases), and rack marks. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: Range VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00   698 Hank Aaron professional model baseball bat c.1954-60. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31.5 oz. Knob end has R43 stamped along with some red paint residue. Bat shows indications of heavy usage incl. handle crack repaired with finish nails, cleat marks on barrel, ball marks, and various surface wear. Aaron R43 model bats are classified as team ordered and indexed bats meaning that other players may also have used the bat. Includes LOA from SCD D.Bushing-D.Knoll: VG-EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $950.00   699 Fine 1961 Willie Mays All-Star professional model baseball bat. Beautifully grained Adirondack model 302 having "Willie Mays" white lettering stamped on barrel end along with block letter "1961 All-Stars". Knob end has M63 stamped, bat shows evident usage incl. crack on the back of the handle and ball marks. Bat retains a fine original finish with some wear to the end of the barrel. The second 1961 All-Star game was played at Boston and ended in a historic, and first, tie score. The bat was obtained during the game played at Boston's Fenway Park by the bat boy after Willie had cracked the bat. Special event bats with provenance of this type are exceedingly rare. Fine Mays game bat from a primary source: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $7,500.00   700 Lot of (2) professional model baseball bats to include: Eddie Waitkus c.1950-60, L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" and weighs 32.5oz. with U1 stamped on the knob. Bat shows heavy usage and age wear incl. handle crack/tape residue and significant barrel wear incl. indentations on back: GD-VG and Granny Hamner c.1950-60, L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 32.5oz with M140 stamped on knob end. Bat exhibits evident usage incl. repaired handle crack/tape residue, pine tar residue, and ball marks: VG. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll. ($500.00-$750.00) $950.00