Back Items For The Auction of November 15th, 2008  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 601 Rare Forbes Field Press Box seat. Period metal folding chair once resided in the press box at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field. Arm style chair retains its original salmon color paint with mottled upholstery. First example we have handled: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 602 Forbes Field stadium chair. Period folding chair retains its original navy blue paint and original surface: EX ($350.00-$450.000) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 603 Polo Grounds figural stadium seat. Cast iron and wooden painted seat from New York's hallowed Polo Grounds stadium with a desirable "NY" end panel. Seat remains in fine condition with some typical chipping to the paint and areas of the wooden seat: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 604 Campaign sign for lights at Wrigley Field c.1940s. Though the first official night game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field did not occur until August 9, 1988, this sign dating from the 1940s is evidence of an early campaign held by Cubs fans. The cardboard sign measures 14 ¼”x22” and reads “Let There Be Lights in Wrigley Field”. Shows some staining and general usage wear: VG-EX ($400.00-$500.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 605 Nap Lajoie photograph c.1915. Black and white 6"x9 1/2" image pictures Lajoie standing in Phila. Athletics uniform. Stamped and identified by the American Press Association on the reverse: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 606 Honus Wagner photograph by Charles Conlon c.1912. Black and white 7"x9" image picturing Wagner in follow through. Photo clarity and imagery is very fine with attention to detail in a manner typical of Conlon's work. The top and bottom left corners have line creases and there is a chip to the top right corner. Stamped on the back by Conlon. Original first generation Hall of Fame member images by Conlon have become exceedingly rare and are highly sought after within the hobby: EX ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 607 Lot of two World Series photographs c.1915-1916. Pair of 8”x10” black and white photographs capture Red Sox Hall of Fame great Harry Hooper sliding into third base during game 2 of the 1915 World Series and at bat during game 1 of the 1916 World Series. Pencil notations on the back of each describe the scenes and each has been stamped by United Press International: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 608 Buck Weaver photograph c.1940s. Fine black and white 6"x8" image of the Chicago "Black" Sox player Buck Weaver dating to the 1915-20 era who, along with (7) others, was banned from baseball for his part in the 1919 World Series scandal. The left side of the photo has some light age toning. Stamped on the reverse by International News Photos: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 609 Chick Gandil photograph c.1918-19. Rare black and white original image of the Chicago "Black Sox" player pictured in a batting pose. Gandil was one of the key conspirators who took part in the fix of the 1919 World Series. 7 3/4"x8 3/4" with a small edge tear: EX-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 610 Mickey Cochrane photograph c.1930s. Black and white 7"x9" image pictures the Hall of Fame catcher in a classic catching pose. Stamped by Acme Newspictures on the reverse and dated “1931” in pencil. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA (Type I-First Generation): EX ($400.00-$500.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 611 Fine Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox photograph c.1915. Outstanding 6”x7 ½” black and white photo shows a young Babe Ruth seated in the dugout wearing his Boston Red Sox team sweater. Rookie-era image is stamped on reverse by International Film Service Co. Ruth images of this quality dating from his tenure with the Red Sox are seldom seen and highly coveted: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 612 1925 Babe Ruth photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image pictures Ruth posing with a child while in convalescence from the infamous “stomach ache heard ‘round the world” in 1925. Stamped by Wide World Photos on the reverse and includes original paper credit. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA (Type I-First Generation): EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 613 Moe Berg photograph c.1930s. Sepia toned 6"x7 3/4" image pictures the Red Sox backstop in full catcherÆs garb. Stamped by official Red Sox photographer Paul J. Maguire on reverse: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 614 1926 New York Yankees team photograph. 3 ¼”x9 ½” (trimmed) wire photo shows Ruth, Gehrig, and the rest of the imposing Yankees squad posing in their road uniforms. The image shows excellent clarity and contrast. The back is stamped by International News among other markings and has some minor glue/paper residue from scrapbook removal: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 615 Lou Gehrig portrait photograph c.1930. Regal sepia tone 8"x10" portrait of Gehrig posed outdoors in street clothing. Stamped by American League Service Bureau photographer Henry Edwards on the reverse with a date of 1930. Clean overall condition with light edge wear: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 616 Babe Ruth photograph c.1921. Original sepia tone 7"x9" image picturing Ruth selecting a bat in front of the dugout. Noted on the reverse in period ink that Ruth hit his 51st home run of the season against Boston. Image quality is very nice with a fairly sizeable chip to the top right corner. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 617 Babe Ruth large format photograph. Uncommonly large 6 1/2"x10 1/2" black and white original image picturing Ruth in a full batting pose. Images quality and contrast remains excellent. Reverse is stamped “Babe Ruth Exam – Jun 23, 1927” with a period handwritten notation of "*60". Back of photo has some surface paper loss most likely from album removal: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 618 Dizzy Dean photograph c.1930s. Black and white 6"x8" image offers a portrait of Dean with window-like clarity and superb contrast. Stamped by International News on the reverse. DeanÆs name is neatly written on the bottom margin on front. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA (Type I-First Generation): EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 619 Connie Mack photograph c.1939. Black and white 6 1/2"x8 1/2" image pictures the 'Grand Old Man of Baseball' in his trademark suit. Stamped by the photographer on the reverse along with “The Cleveland News” and date stamp “Jan 18, 1939”: EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 620 Stan Musial and Ted Williams photograph by George Dorrill c.1948. Black and white 8"x10" image picturing the two HOF sluggers taken at the 1948 All-Star game played at St. Louis. Image has some wear to the corners. Reverse is stamped by Dorrill and Hillerich & Bradsby. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 621 Roy Campanella photograph c.1956. Black and white 8"x10" image of Roy Campanella batting was taken at Louisville's Parkway Field. Stamped by Dillehay photographers, Indiana. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 622 Duke Snider, Willie Mays, and Stan Musial photograph by Bill Mark c.1954. Black and white 8"x10" image picturing the three National League sluggers posing at the 1954 All-Star Game. Stamped by Bill Mark photographers and Hillerich & Bradsby on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 623 Hank Aaron photograph c.1961. Fine original 8"x10" black and white image picturing Aaron standing with a bat at Spring Training in 1961. Retains its original Bill & Bob photography label on the reverse along with Hillerich & Bradsby stampings. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 624 1958 Mickey Mantle photograph. Fine black and white 8"x10" image captures Mantle standing before the Yankees large top hat logo on the field at Yankee Stadium. Stamped by Pan-American photo on the reverse. Tack holes appear at all four corners, otherwise EX-MT overall ($500.00-$750.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 625 Orlando Cepeda photograph by Don Wingfield c.1962. Poignant black and white 8"x10" image picturing the "Baby Bull" in full concentration at bat wearing a Giants uniform. Stamped by Wingfield and Hillerich & Bradsby on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 626 Ernie Banks photograph by Barney Sterling c.1970. Crisp black and white 8"x10" image picturing "Mr. Cub" standing in uniform with a bat. Stamped by photographer Barney Sterling on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 627 President John F. Kennedy auto. U.S. Senate Polling Card c.1958. Vintage 3"x5" polling volunteer card issued for his 1958 Senate election. The card has been signed on the reverse by President Kennedy (then a U.S. Senator) in bold pencil rating 8/9 out of 10. The card includes a "Hostess" volunteer ribbon along with its original envelope. Includes LOA from JSA: Card: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 628 Unique U.S. Presidential auto. baseball with Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. Cream colored Harridge AL ball features interesting combination of signatures highlighted by that of former President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy’s fully legible signature rates 4/5 out of 10 and shares a side panel with fellow ex-President Richard Nixon (signed “Dick Nixon”, 7/10). The signature of Lyndon B. Johnson appears on an opposite panel, rating 7 out of 10. Additional signatures include Joe Tydings (US Senator) and major league players Willy Miranda, Frank Thomas and Lou Sleater. Ball itself is exceptionally clean. Kennedy’s signature on a baseball is a coveted rarity in any form. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $8,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 629 President Richard Nixon single signed baseball and auto. book “In The Arena”. Pristine B.Brown AL ball signed across the sweet spot in black ink by President Nixon. Signature rates 9 out of 10 minimally. The ball itself remains like new. Also included is a hardcover presentation copy of Nixon’s book “In The Arena”. Nixon’s black ink signature (10/10) appears on a bookplate on the interior. Original “Collector’s Notes” paper insert from the Easton Press remains inside. Each item includes a full LOA from PSA/DNA. Additional LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 630 1938 Homestead Grays souvenir program. Multi-page program issued for a game played between the Grays and the Newark Eagles at Forbes Field on August 7, 1938. Panoramic Grays team image spans the front and back covers featuring printed lineups of Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, etc. The program exhibits moderate handling wear incl. some light soiling: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
  631 WITHDRAWN DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 632 1946 Phila. Stars vs. Homestead Grays program. Issued for a game played at Yankee Stadium with printed line ups featuring Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa Bell. Program is unscored with a few game highlight notations in ink on the scorecard page. Covers and several interior pages have separation at the spine: VG ($400.00-$500.00) $50.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 633 Scarce New York Cuban Stars pennant c.1940s. Tough Negro League pennant in fine original condition. 23” in length: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 634 Rare East vs. West Negro League All-Star game pennant c.1940s. Royal blue pennant with white player graphics and lettering was issued for a game played at Chicago's Comiskey Park: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 635 1949 Jackie Robinson Barnstorming Tour program. Souvenir program pictures Jackie Robinson fielding a baseball on the front cover in Dodgers uniform. The back cover pictures Robinson, Campanella, Doby, and Newcombe. Interior remains unscored. Front cover has some light staining and a light vertical center fold line: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 636 Satchell Paige single signed baseball. Diamond "Energized League” ball signed on a side panel by Satchell Paige in blue ink. Signature rates 8 out of 10. The ball itself remains near white with some light age spotting to several panels not affecting the signature display. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX/MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 637 Rare Willard Brown single signed baseball. Clean, near white B.Brown AL ball signed across a side panel by 2006 Hall of Fame inductee Willard Brown. Signature display nicely rating 8 out of 10. Brown enjoyed a fine career in the Negro Leagues with the Kansas City Monarchs before briefly appearing in the Major Leagues after World War II. Brown was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 by the Veteran's committee with the offered single signed baseball being the first that we have encountered. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 638 Rare Willard Brown auto. government postcard. Autograph appears on the blank side of a GPC in dark black ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10, having been covered by a strip of period clear tape. Addressed on the back and cancelled Aug. 24, 1954. Small piece of clear tape is present at bottom edge on front. This is the first career contemporary signed GPC we’ve seen of this Hall of Fame Negro League legend. Includes LOA from JSA: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 639 Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary medal. 5” long pinback ribbon/medal issued in honor of the Hall of Fame’s 50th anniversary. Back of hanging charm is engraved with edition number 43 of 700. Encased in its original blue felt presentation box. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-MT ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 640 Monte Irvin 1965 Shea Stadium Old Timers Day award. Silverplated vessel as presented to Irvin at Old Timer’s Day at Shea Stadium fetaures an embossed New York Mets logo. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 641 Monte Irvin 1959 Yankee Stadium Old Timers Day award. Fine quality 7” sterling silver pitcher as presented to Irvin from Old Timer’s Day at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 1959. Pitcher is manufactured by Poole and marked “sterling” on the bottom with an approx. weight of 22.2troz. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 642 Important 1951 New York Giants team MVP trophy presented to Monte Irvin. Significant and visually impressive trophy stands 40” tall. Gold finished metal loving cup supports a figural baseball at top. Wood plinth at center is adorned with a plaque on the front that reads “To Monte Irvin Voted as The Outstanding New York Giant Baseball Player for His Performance and Sportsmanship”. A plaque on the middle tier reads “May 19, 1952” while a plaque on the base reads “Annual Award of The Section 5 Club of The Polo Grounds, Inc.” Decorative elements include four figural baseball players and laurel leaf and star accoutrements. In 1951, Irvin sparked the Giants' miraculous comeback to overtake the Dodgers in the pennant race, batting .312 with 24 homers and a league-best 121 RBI, en route to the World Series (he went 11-24 for .458). That year Irvin teamed with Hank Thompson and Willie Mays to form the first all-black outfield in the majors. Later, he finished third in the NL's MVP voting. This trophy is recognized as the New York Giants team MVP award and as such, is among the greatest honors Irvin received in his illustrious Hall of Fame career. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-NM/MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 643 Monte Irvin 1978 “Hall of Fame Award” trophy. 18” tall trophy features a large 8” figure of a batter at the top. Plaque on the front of the wood base is engraved “N.J.S.W.A. 1978 Hall of Fame Award Monte Irvin”. Outstanding original condition. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 644 Lot of (4) commemorative silver bowls presented to Monte Irvin. Includes set of three nested silver plated bowls presented to Monte Irvin by the National Father’s Day Committee in 1973. The largest bowl is engraved with titling that includes “Father of The Year Award to Monte Irvin For His Dedication to The Highest Ideals of Fatherhood”. Additional silver plated bowl is engraved “Presented to Monte Irvin on The Occasion of His Election Into The Baseball Hall of Fame From His Fellow Members Men of Essex May 16, 1973.” Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 645 Pair of Monte Irvin presentation pieces. Includes large 17”x42” wooden plaque display presented to Irvin in commemoration of the 5th Annual Tribute to The Negro Leagues. Mounted on the plaque are a specially engraved full-sized bat, a baseball, and other decorative elements. Accompanying the plaque is a custom mahogany presentation box shaped like a home plate. The box was designed to hold a brick from the original Baseball Hall of Fame (missing brick). A plaque on the velvet lined interior is engraved in part “The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Dedicated June 12, 1939 Cooperstown, New York – Presented to Monte Irvin". Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-NM/MT ($400.00-$500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 646 2008 Hall of Fame Induction commemorative multi-signed bat. Louisville Slugger bat specially marked “Hall of Fame Induction July 27, 2008” on the barrel along with the Hall of Fame logo has been signed by (45) Hall of Famers including Irvin, Gibson, Ford, R. Jackson, Berra, Ripken, Koufax, Seaver, Killebrew, Brock, Murray, Schmidt, Brett, Gwynn, Gossage, D. Williams, Bench, and Molitor. All signatures are in bold blue sharpie averaging 9 out of 10. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 647 Pair of Monte Irvin award trophies. Includes The Casey Stengel Award issued to Monte Irvin in 1982 by the New York Baseball Writers. 10” trophy features a silver plated cup atop a black wood base with an engraved silver plaquard on the front. Accompanying trophy representing the N.J.I.C.A. Distinguished Service Award was presented to Irvin “For Outstanding Achievement in Athletics” in 1974. 8 ¼” trophy features a silver plated bowl atop a wood base with an engraved silver plaquard on the front. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-NM/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 648 Lot of (5) sets of retro HOF Induction pins. Includes 1990 (1 pin): 1936 electees, 1992 (2 pins): 1938 and 1955 electees, 2002 (3 pins): 1975, 1976 and 1977 electees, 2003 (3 pins): 1952, 1968 and 1978 electees, 2004 (3 pins): 1953, 1963 and 1970 electees. All pin sets are in their original presentation boxes. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM/MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 649 Lot of (22) HOF Induction and other misc. pins. Includes the following HOF Induction pins: 1984, 1990, 1990 (retro), 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 2002 (2 diff.), 2003 (2), 2004 (pin and charm), 2006, 2008. Other pins include MLB 125th Anniversary, 1998 Shea Stadium World Series, etc. Majority are in original presentation boxes. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 650 Lot of (5) sets of retro HOF Induction pins. Includes 1992 (2 pins): 1938 and 1955 electees, 1993 (2 pins): 1939 electees û two diff., 2004 (3 pins): 1953, 1963 and 1970 electees, 2005 (3 pins): 1954, 1961 and 1971 electees, 2006 (2 pins): 1956 and 1967 electees. All pin sets are in their original presentation boxes. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM/MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 651 Lot of Cal Abrams’ vintage photos and ephemera. Group includes (8) minor league photos including team photos of the 1946 Danville Dodgers, 1956 Miami Marlins (incl. Satchel Paige), 1949 Ft. Worth Cats and others including a shot of Abrams, Satchell Paige and another Miami Marlins player posing with trophies. Additional item includes Abrams’ 1947 certificate of disposition of contract from AA Mobile Southern Association. All but two photos are framed: Includes letter of provenance from Abrams family: VG-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 652 Lot of Cal Abrams’ Baltimore Orioles photos and ephemera. Group includes framed printed image of 1955 Orioles team, an original 8”x10” of Abrams batting and a framed 1954 proclamation from the state of Maryland regarding Cal Abrams Day. Publications include Orioles yearbooks from 1955 and 1984 as well as three other Orioles commemorative publications. 8 items in total: Includes letter of provenance from Abrams family: EX-EX/MT ($200.00-$300.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 653 Cal Abrams 1954 Baltimore Orioles wristwatch. Gold finished metal watch features Orioles logo on the face with 1954 date. Does not appear to be in working order. Includes letter of provenance from the Abrams family: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 654 Cal Abrams Baltimore Orioles coaches uniform c.1980s. Home knit jersey features Orioles script logo with Abrams number 18 on front, and last name and number on back. Jersey features tagging from Japanese manufacturer Descente on the interior. Adjoining embroidered strip tag reads “82.42.16” along with a “Set 2” tag. Accompanying pants feature Sand-Knit tagging inside waistband along with strip tag reading “84 38 27” in black marker. A pair of stirrups also accompanies. Uniform shows light usage wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Abrams family: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 655 Cal Abrams 1949 Texas League Championship Ring. 10k gold ring features a small diamond at center surrounded by the words “Fort Worth Texas League Champions”. On April 20, 1949, Abrams made his Major League debut with the Dodgers, and then was sent to the Fort Worth Cats of the AA Texas League for the rest of the season, where he hit .333. He rejoined the Dodgers the following year at the end of the 1950 season. Ring shows moderate usage wear with a small crack to back stone on face. Size 9.5. Includes letter of provenance from the Abrams family: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 656 Cal Abrams 1956 International League All-Stars wristwatch. Gold finished Bulova metal watch is engraved on the back “International All-Stars 1956”. Abrams finished his career in 1956 with the AAA Miami marlins of the International League. Watch does not appear to be in working order. Includes letter of provenance from the Abrams family: EX ($200.00-$300.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 657 Pair of Cal Abrams’ multi-signed Brooklyn Dodgers books. Includes soft cover copy of Roger Kahn’s classic “Boys of Summer” signed on the title page by ten former Brooklyn Dodgers incl. Furillo, Cox, Erskine, Labine, Shuba, Black, etc. Accompanying is a hardcover copy of Peter Golenbock’s book titled “Bums”. Golenbock has written a personalized inscription to Abrams on the flyleaf page. Signatures of (18) former Brooklyn Dodgers appear opposite the title page incl. Snider, Branca, Labine, Gionfriddo, Herman, Connoer, etc. All signatures average 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Abrams family: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $130.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 658 Multi-signed ball incl. stars and HOF'ers. Official NL ball features (23) signatures that includes a mix of former stars of the 1950’s including Satchell Paige, Banks, Ford, Berra, Irvin, Furillo, Erskine, Labine, Branca, Thomson and others. Appears to be a high concentration of Yankees and Dodgers. Signatures average 8 out of 10. Ball has a couple of rust stains and moderate general soiling. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Abrams family: VG-EX ($400.00-$600.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 659 Pair of reunion auto. baseballs incl. HOF'ers. Includes a Feeney NL ball signed (23) players that are mostly former Brooklyn Dodgers, Giants or Yankees incl. Reese, Furillo, Labine, Shuba Erskine, Pafko, J. DiMaggio, McDougald, Bauer, Irvin, Maglie, etc. Second ball is a Feeney NL ball signed by a similar mix of (29) signatures incl. J. DiMaggio, Reese, Mize, Irvin, Van Der Meer, Maglie, etc. Both balls are bright with minimal wear and signatures averaging 7 out of 10: Includes letter of provenance from Abrams family: Additional LOA from JSA: Balls: EX/MT-NM ($450.00-$650.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 660 Lyndon B. Johnson auto. photograph. 8”x10” black and white portrait of thirty-sixth U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson is signed in the large white margin at the bottom “To Hillman Lyons – with best wishes, Lyndon B. Johnson”. Johnson’s writing rates 7 out of 10 in boldness. Portions of his signature are affected by some discoloration and creasing. Additionally, a portion of the photo's bottom edge has been torn off. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: FR-GD ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 661 Casey Stengel auto. photograph. Black and white 7 1/2"x9 1/2" (trimmed from 8”x10”) image of Stengel as manager of the New York Mets is signed across the front in black ink “To Hillman Lyons Best Wishes Casey Stengel”. Inscription rates 9 out of 10. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: EX ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 662 Satchel Paige vintage auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" picturing Paige pitching in a Cleveland Indians uniform signed across the front in black ink “Best Wishes from Satchel Paige to Hillman Lyons”. Inscription rates 8-9 out of 10. Photo itself has some light surface cracking from being rolled. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 663 1964 NL All-Star team signed bat. Louisville Slugger 125 professional model bat has been signed by approx. (22) members of the 1964 NL All-Star squad that defeated their AL counterparts by a score of 7-4 at Shea Stadium. Ballpoint signatures include Clemente, Aaron, Mays, Drysdale, Koufax, Alston, Bunning, Cepeda, Flood, Marichal, Boyer, Short, Torre and others (many illegible). Signatures are mostly faint, rating 1-4 out of 10. Notation “1964 N.L. All Stars” has been painted on the barrel. The bat itself shows little, if any usage wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: Bat: EX, Signatures: Range PR-VG ($750.00-$1,250.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 664 Lot of (6) misc. World Series and All-Star game programs and ticket stubs. Includes two 1959 Chicago White Sox World Series programs, ticket stubs to 1959 World Series Games 1 and 2 at Comiskey Park, 1961 New York Yankees World Series program, and a 1958 All-Star Game program from Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. Programs are all unscored, averaging EX condition. Stubs are both EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family. ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 665 Lot of (4) auto. vintage oversized photographs incl. Aaron, Mathews and Spahn. Each of these 11”x14” black and white vintage photographs has been mounted to a rigid backing board. The quality of the images is superb with each hosting vintage personalized inscriptions to Hillman (Lyons) by their subjects. Individual shots of Aaron and Mathews are accompanied by two different poses of Warren Spahn. Inscriptions range from 7-8 out of 10. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: Photos range EX-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 666 Lot of (7) Milwaukee Braves memorabilia items to include: (3) original 1960s Hartland statues of Hank Aaron (missing bat), Eddie Mathews, and Warren Spahn: Range EX-EX/MT; (3) glass trays commemorating Warren SpahnÆs career statistics: NM; and a 1957 World Championship ceramic cigarette lighter in the form of a mini-tankard: EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family. ($400.00-$500.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 667 Rawlings gold glove c.1960s. Rawlings fielders glove is finished in gold in the same manner as those manufactured for Major League Baseball’s most significant defensive award. It is not known if this was once part of a complete Gold Glove Award trophy, or for whom the glove was made. Among the manufacturer’s markings are the words “National League All-Star Fielding Team” stamped in the palm. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family: EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 668 Hank Aaron game used baseball bat c.1965-68. Exceptional vintage bat from the home run king is a 35" Louisville Slugger 125 model with A99 stamped on the knob end. Shows strong usage wear incl. ball marks, rack marks, and a faint “44” written in black marker on the knob and barrel ends. Remains uncracked with outstanding original finish. This is a picture perfect example from the heart of Aaron’s pursuit of Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$10,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 669 Joe Torre professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long with tapered handle and U1 stamped on the knob. Shows excellent usage wear incl. numerous ball marks, rack marks, and grain separation on the barrel from contact. Torre’s number “15” appears on both the knob and barrel end in faded black marker with weight notation “33” on the knob in pencil. Outstanding early playing career Torre gamer in all respects. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 670 Eddie Mathews professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and exhibits fine use including pronounced ball marks, stitching impressions, and dead wood on the back of the barrel. S2 model number is stamped on the knob end and "41" is faintly visible in vintage black marker. Weight notation “33 1/2” also appears on the knob in light pencil. Very fine Mathews game bat is ideal in all physical aspects and further enhanced by direct provenance. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 671 Jack Dempsey single signed baseball. Rawlings “Official MOV League” ball signed by the former boxing champion on a side panel “Hi Tony From Jack Dempsey 1953”. Inscription rates 7 out of 10. Ball is medium toned with moderate soiling. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 672 Casey Stengel single signed baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by Stengel on a side panel “To J.C. Francis Best Wishes Casey Stengel”. Inscription rates 6-7 out of 10. Ball is remarkably bright and clean with a few small blemishes not affecting its display quality. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: Ball: NM, Signature: EX-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 673 1964 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (22) players incl. Clemente, Koufax, Mays, Flood, Marichal, Mazeroski, Groat, Boyer, Alston, Cepeda, Bunning, etc. The Drysdale signature has been slightly enhanced. Sigs range from 5-9 out of 10 with most on the upper end of the range. Game was played at Shea Stadium with the National League prevailing by the score of 7-4. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 674 1963 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (32) players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Stargell, Clendenon, Haddix, Schofield, Burgess, and Friend. Murtaugh is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Ball is remarkably bright and clean. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 675 1963 Cincinnati Reds team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (29) players incl. Rose (rookie), F. Robinson, Neal, Nuxhall, Hutchinson, Skinner, etc. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Ball is remarkably bright and clean. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 676 1964 Philadelphia Phillies team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (24) players incl. Bunning and Triandos. Allen is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 9-10 out of 10. Ball is remarkably bright and clean. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 677 1964 Los Angeles Dodgers team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Alston, Durocher, Gilliam, Howard, etc. Sigs range from 4-9 out of 10, averaging about 6. Ball is remarkably bright and clean. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 678 1963 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Cream colored Giles NL ball signed by (27) players incl. Snider, Stengel, Hunt, Craig, Jackson, Thomas, etc. Sigs average 8 out of 10. Unused ball shows areas of very minor soiling. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signatures: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 679 1963 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball. Off white colored Giles NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Musial, Gibson, Boyer, Flood, Schoendienst, and Groat. Sigs average 8 out of 10. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 680 1963 Los Angeles Dodgers team signed baseball. Near-white Giles NL ball has been signed by (28) players including Koufax, Drysdale, Alston, Durocher, Gilliam, Wills, Roseboro, Howard, etc. Signatures range from 7-9 out of 10. Ball itself is quite clean and bright. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 681 1964 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Clendenon, Face, Virdon, Schofield, and Friend. Murtaugh is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 8-9 out of 10. Ball is bright and clean. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 682 1964 San Francisco Giants team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (30) players incl. Mays, Cepeda, Marichal, McCovey, Snider (last year), Perry, etc. A clubhouse Mays signature appears on the ball in addition to his genuine signature and Dark is facs. stamped. Sigs range from 8-9 out of 10. Ball is bright and clean. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 683 1964 Houston Colt .45s team auto. baseball. Near-white Giles NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Fox, Larsen, Grote, Aspromonte, Craft, Kasko, etc. Sigs range from 8-9 out of 10. Ball is bright and clean with only a few minor spots of toning. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 684 1963 Milwaukee Braves team auto. baseball. Cream colored Giles NL ball signed by (27) players incl. Spahn, Mathews, Crandall, Bolling, Carty, Bragan, etc. Sigs range from 8-9 out of 10. Unused ball is clean with only minimal amount of toning. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 685 1964 Milwaukee Braves team auto. baseball. Like-new Giles NL ball signed by (35) players incl. Aaron, Spahn, Mathews, Bolling, Cart, Alou, Torre, Bragan, etc. Sigs range from 8-9 out of 10. Unused ball is quite clean and bright. Accompanied by original ball box. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 686 1967 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Medium toned Giles NL ball signed by (23) players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Clendenon, Face, Virdon, Law, and Walker. Clendenon and H.Walker are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Ball shows moderate soiling throughout. Includes letter of provenance from the Lyons family and LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 687 Roberto Clemente single signed baseball. Eastern Airlines promotional baseball signed by Clemente in blue ink across the sweet spot. Signature is exceptionally vibrant and blemish free, rating 9 out of 10. Ball itself has various degrees of toning throughout and some small, scattered surface abrasions. Strength of signature and overall display quality make this one of the more impressive Clemente singles weÆve handled. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signature: NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 688 Roberto Clemente professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 36.6oz. Bat shows heavy use including ball marks, stitching impressions, cleat marks, and rack marks. Model O16 is stamped on knob end along with a faded "21" written in black marker. The bat handle has an expertly repaired crack and the very end of the barrel has some minor finish work due to dryness. Uncommon and desirable traditional knob end style in contrast to the more typically seen tapered knobs found on most Clemente game bats. Fine period example with bold manufacturer and facsimile signature stampings. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 689 Roberto Clemente auto. 1958 Topps card #52. Clemente’s batting pose set against a bright yellow background makes this card the ideal medium for hosting his bold red ink signature. Signature rates 10 out of 10 and is ideally placed for optimum aesthetic quality. Card grades GD with light creasing and significant corner wear: Includes LOA from JSA: Card: EX, Signature: NM-MT ($2,500.00-$3,000.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 690 Rare Roberto Clemente auto. postcard c.1956. One of only two signed examples of this early playing career postcard that we have encountered picturing a youthful Clemente posed in Pirates uniform. Signed across the front in blue ink, With my best regards, Roberto Clemente". Signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Reverse is hand addressed and postmarked 1956. Card itself remains clean with a slight imperfection at the top right corner where a vintage postage stamp once was adhered. Includes LOA from JSA: Card: EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 691 Pittsburgh Pirates multi-signed baseball with Clemente c.1960s. Near-white Giles NL ball features signatures of Clemente, Clendenon, and T. Lynch. Each signature is signed in the same blue ink, uniformly rating 7-8 out of 10, and occupies its own panel allowing the Clemente to display nicely as a single. Scattered brown staining affects each signed panel. Apart from staining the ball appears like new. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 692 Roberto Clemente nodder c.1961-62. Original caricature doll is the rarest and most desired of its type produced along with the Mantle, Maris, and Mays nodders in the 1960s. The doll remains in fine all original condition retaining strong intact decals on the front jersey and base areas. Virtually free from any significant structural faults. Among the finest examples we have handled of this highly coveted nodder: EX/MT-NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 693 1956 Pittsburgh Pirates team autographed display piece by Willard Mullin. Large 11"x14" cardboard stock display piece depicting a Pirate caricature by noted sports cartoonist Willard Mullin. The display has been signed by an amazing (47) members of the Pitt. Pirates organization to include Clemente, Bragan, Friend, Law, Murtaugh, Sukeforth, Face, and Groat. The blue ink signatures range from 8-10 out of 10 with the early playing career style Clemente autograph rating among the very finest we have encountered at 10 out of 10. Display piece itself has some very minor corner creasing at the bottom. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA: NM-MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 694 Roberto Clemente auto. cut signature and snapshot photo. Signature appears on a 2”x3 ¼” section of unlined paper rating 7-8 out of 10. Signature is taped to a 5”x7” section of orange construction paper along with a vintage 3 ½”x3 ½” color snapshot photograph of Clemente in uniform. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 695 1960 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Near-white Giles NL ball signed by (33) members of the World Champion Pirates incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Law, Haddix, Groat, Friend, Murtaugh, Hoak, Virdon, and Burgess. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10, averaging 6-7. Unusual quantity of signatures and remarkably free of the clubhouse signatures typically found on 1960 Pirates baseballs. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 696 Superb Roberto Clemente auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" matted and framed photograph picturing Clemente in Pirates uniform. The image has been signed in red marker at the left margin, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente." The signature remains in nearly flawless original condition rating 10 out of 10. With regard to appearance and signature condition, the offered Clemente signed image is the finest that we have handled. Includes LOAs from PSA/DNA and JSA. Photo: NM ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) $4,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 697 Significant 1966 Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles home jersey with World Series attribution. Completely original and unaltered, this classic cream-colored flannel jersey retains its original "Orioles" team name across the front as well as #5 on the front and back. Original black felt lettering on the back reads “B. Robinson”. Wilson manufacturers tag noting size “42” is stitched on the front tail. Year and set designation tag is absent with only a remnant and perimeter stitching remaining. Given the jersey's provenance and association with the two previous jerseys, we presume it once featured the same “66-3” chain stitched notation, and as such can attirbute its use during the World Series play in 1966. Brooks enjoyed one of his finest seasons in 1966, posting the second 100-plus RBI season of his career, collecting his sixth consecutive Gold Glove Award, and finishing second in voting for league MVP. The Robinson brothers (Frank and Brooks) set the tone early in Game 1 of the 1966 World Series, hitting back-to-back homers in helping the Orioles to a four game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The shirt exhibits evident use with no significant structural faults apart from the aforementioned tag. Jersey originates from the collection of Paul Thiebaut, Sr. who was a scout for the Baltimore Baseball Club in the 1960s. Given its ideal physical attributes, team source provenance, and era of usage, we firmly believe this to be one of the finest Brooks Robinson jerseys ever offered publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Thiebaut family: EX-MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $18,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 698 1966 Wally Bunker Baltimore Orioles home jersey. Completely original and unaltered, this classic cream-colored flannel jersey retains its original "Orioles" team name across the front as well as #27 on the front and back. Original black felt lettering on the back reads “Bunker”. Wilson manufacturers tag noting size “44” is stitched on the front tail. "66-3" year and set designation is chain stitched onto a tag on the tail front as well. Teams of this era were typically issued two sets of home and road jerseys. The set 3 designation bolsters the provenance that this jersey was likely used in World Series play in 1966. Wally Bunker pitched a dazzling complete game shutout in Game 3 of the 1966 World Series, helping the Orioles to a four game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The shirt exhibits evident use with no significant structural faults and ideal display quality. Jersey originates from the collection of Paul Thiebaut, Sr. who was a scout for the Baltimore Baseball Club in the 1960s. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Thiebaut family: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 699 Two pairs of Baltimore Orioles 1966 home uniform pants. Cream-colored flannel pants both feature matching Wilson manufacturer’s tags inside the tail. The first pair, attributed to relief pitcher Stu Miller (#37), features chain stitched tagging that reads "37-34-17, 66-1”. The felt tag has separated from its perimeter stitching on two sides. The second pair, attributed to shortstop Billy Hunter (#55), features chain stitched tagging that reads "55-37-27, 66-1”. The felt tag has separated from its perimeter stitching in two areas. The number “55” is written on the inside waistband in black marker. Both pants show evident use with a torn belt loop on the Miller pants and a hole at the right knee of the Hunter pants being the only significant condition faults. Pants originate from the collection of Paul Thiebaut, Sr. who was a scout for the Baltimore Baseball Club in the 1960s. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Thiebaut family: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 700 1966 Woody Held Baltimore Orioles home jersey. Completely original and unaltered, this classic cream-colored flannel jersey retains its original "Orioles" team name across the front as well as #12 on the front and back. Original black felt lettering on the back reads “Held”. Wilson manufacturers tag noting size “40” is stitched on the front tail. "66-3" year and set designation is chain stitched onto a tag on the tail front as well with some deterioration to the top portion of tag. Teams of this era were typically issued two sets of home and road jerseys. The set 3 designation bolsters the provenance that this jersey was issued late in the season and intended for World Series play in 1966, though Held never saw action in the series. The shirt exhibits evident use with no significant structural faults other than minor fraying to the piping at the back of the collar, a few small holes, and the aforementioned set tag. Jersey originates from the collection of Paul Thiebaut, Sr. who was a scout for the Baltimore Baseball Club in the 1960s. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Thiebaut family: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,500.00
 
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