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Items For The Auction of November 12th, 2005
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101 |
Charlie Gehringer auto. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 professional model baseball bat c.1917-21 has been autographed by HOF'er Charlie Gehringer on the barrel. Signature rates 9 out of 10; handle has a repaired crack. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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102 |
Harry Heilmann original advertising display artwork c.1920-30's. Thick stock 7 1/2"x9 1/2" cardboard mount has an original image of Heilmann on the right side along with facsimile signatures of numerous other star players who used Louisville Slugger bats. An empty square area appears to the left side which was most likley was used to advertise the names of various vendors. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradbsy Co: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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103 |
Pair of Detroit Tigers figural doorstops c.1930's. Lot of two matching painted cast iron doorstops with Briggs Stadium figural Tiger dTcor. Each stands 8" tall and has been repainted: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$475.00
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104 |
Ty Cobb single signed baseball. Lightly toned Official "Pony League" baseball signed on a side panel, "To Bob Clancy From His Friend Ty Cobb 4/24/59". Trademark green ink signature rates 9 out of 10 displaying nicely on a side panel. The ball has remained in the family of the original recipient since its signing and is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signature: NM |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,900.00
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105 |
Lot of (3) Ty Cobb photographs. Includes 8"x10" image of Cobb smiling upon his return from a four month tour of Europe; 8"x10" image of Cobb and another gentleman standing in golf attire; and a fine 8"x10" sepia tone image of Cobb seated smoking a cigar which originated from the personal collection of a former Cobb assistant: EX |
($750.00-$950.00)
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Ty Cobb auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image of Cobb shaking hands with Mrs. Babe Ruth signed in green ink, "To Dom (or Dan) From His Friend Ty Cobb". Signature remains quite strong rating 8 out of 10 but is slightly difficult to view since it was signed on Cobb's dark colored suit. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$475.00
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107 |
Ty Cobb leather display piece c.1912-20. Vintage section of leather (12" tall) with an incised image of Cobb batting. Titled "Detroit", "Ty Cobb 1912". Has one hole at the top for suspension and retains its original surface: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$275.00
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108 |
1909 Detroit Tigers AL Champions souvenir ribbon. Rare yellow silk ribbon measures 5 1/2" long with a Tiger graphic and "Champs '09" in black. The ribbon itself remains intact and complete with some minor toning: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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109 |
Significant July 24, 1911 Addie Joss Day All-Star benefit team photograph by Louis Van Oeyen. Regarded as the finest baseball related photograph with respect to content, clarity, subject, photographer, and composition. The offered example is one of only two known surviving original copies taken by noted photographer Louis Van Oeyen at Cleveland during a game played by an assemblage of All-Star players to benefit the widow of pitcher Addie Joss who had recently passed away from tubercular meningitis. The image measures 10 1/2"x13 1/2" matted and framed picturing (14) players incl. Cobb, Johnson, Baker, Collins, Speaker, and Wood. The clarity and registration remain in perfect original condition with the photo having two small tear repairs on the back of the far left edge and two 1" square areas of restoration at the far right edge from album removal (both are in non descript areas). The photo also had some very faint player names written on the front which were professionally removed with very slight vestiges visible upon close inspection. Marked with Van Oeyen's trademark raised stamp at bottom left corner. The team is accepted by many historians to be the greatest All-Star assemblage to have ever taken the field with a total of seven Hall of Famers and several others who deserve to be in the Hall. This is coupled with the fact that the team was assembled to play against the Cleveland Naps with players such as Cy Young and Joe Jackson. Based upon the extreme rarity of this image it can be assumed that these were created to be given to the players on the team as the surviving examples originated from participants incl. Joe Wood. Walter Johnson's copy has been documented to exist but its location is unknown. Truly, a masterful piece of photographic art relating to one of the most storied events in baseball history: EX-MT (With note to restoration) |
($50,000.00-$75,000.00)
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$45,000.00
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110 |
Lot of (3) vintage baseball photographs by Charles Conlon c.1920's. Includes Johnny Rawlings, Mike McNally, and Wally Pipp (has diagonal crease). Each sepia tone image measures 6 1/2"x8 1/2" and is stamped by Conlon on the reverse. Both McNally and Pipp have small corner chips. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: Range EX-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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111 |
Lloyd Waner photograph by Charles Conlon c.1920's. Black and white 4 1/2"x7" image of Waner standing with a bat. The image has been cropped such that the top of Waner's hat and the knob of the bat extend beyond the photo's edges. Stamped by Conlon on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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Ty Cobb photograph by Charles Conlon c.1920. Stark portrait of Cobb scowling at the camera in his Detroit Tigers uniform. Image measures 6 1/2"x8 1/2" and has "Conlon Photo" written on the reverse in period pencil along with other cropping notations. Originally from the archives of the Baseball Magazine. Photo has four small pinholes at each of the corners: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$2,900.00
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113 |
Eddie Collins photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1919. Sepia tone 4"x6" image of Collins on the field holding a bat which was taken on Oct. 3, 1919 during the third game of the infamous 1919 World Series. The photo is stamped and dated on the back by Bain: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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114 |
Smokey Joe Wood photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1918. Sepia tone 4"x5" image of Wood standing in the dugout wearing Cleveland uniform. Interestingly titled on the back "Joe Wood-Hard Hitter of the Clevelands" in that Wood had reinvented himself into a fine batsman after an arm injury ended his brilliant pitching career with the Red Sox. Stamped and dated by Bain on the reverse: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$250.00
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115 |
Tris Speaker photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1919. Sepia tone 4"x6" image of Speaker standing with a bat in Cleveland uniform. Has a minute corner chip at the bottom right. Stamped and dated by Bain on the reverse: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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116 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1920's. Black and white image of Ruth pitching in Boston Red Sox uniform c.1918. The photo measures 5"x9 1/4" with a few edge tears and a horizontal surface crease: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,900.00
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117 |
Nap Lajoie Day photograph c.1920's. Beautiful original print c.1920's after the 1912 image of Nap Lajoie Day taken in Cleveland as Lajoie was honored with a horseshoe wreath made of 1,009 silver dollars. Photo measures 7"x9" and retains outstanding clarity and contrast. Retains original paper I.D.. label on the reverse. Very rare and sought after image with only two original 1912 exemplars documented to exist: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,900.00
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New York Yankees pitchers photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1916. Crisp 5"x7" black and white photograph of the Yankees pitching staff posed in two rows. Players include Keating, Russell, Shocker, Shawkey, and a very young Dazzy Vance. The image has a few minor chips at the edges and is stamped by Bain on the reverse: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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119 |
Hand holding a baseball photograph c.1910 attributed to Cy Young. Interesting 4 3/4"x7 3/4" original sepia tone study of an outstretched hand holding a baseball against the backdrop of a pole. "Cy Young arm" written on the back in period pencil although we cannot confirm that this image does in fact picture Young: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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120 |
Ty Cobb photograph by Sy Seidman c.1928. Nicely executed 6"x8 1/4" portrait of a smiling Cobb (uncommon) in a Phila. Athletics uniform. Photo is stamped and dated by Seidman on the reverse. Appears to have been slightly trimmed along the edges: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$950.00
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121 |
Unique Babe Ruth photograph c.1926. Original sepia tone 8"x10" image of Babe Ruth catching a ball dropped from a moving airplane. The photo shows Ruth clutching the ball after it was dropped from a plane going 80mph at an altitude of 200 feet. Ruth completed the task on the eighth ball dropped. Photo is dated on the reverse and retains its original paper I.D.. label. Has some light surface wrinkling: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$850.00
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122 |
Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb photograph by Wm. Greene c.1947. Black and white 8"x10" image of the two HOF'ers posed with bats amongst All-American All-Star players. Ruth and Cobb frequently participated in such events. Stamped by the photographer on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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123 |
Babe Ruth and Gary Cooper original photograph c.1940's. Very crisp black and white 8"x10" image of Ruth showing Cooper how to hold a bat during the filming of "The Pride of the Yankees" motion picture. Stamped on the back by photographer Hal McAlpin. Exceptional quality original image of Ruth and Cooper, who bears an uncanny resemblence to Gehrig. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$275.00
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124 |
Lot of (2) Jimmie Foxx related photographs c.1930's. Both black and white 8"x10" images were taken in the Hillerich & Bradsby factory with Foxx watching his bats being turned in one, and showing an unfinished Foxx model to player Paul Derringer in the other. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX/MT-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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125 |
Lot of (2) vintage photographs with relation to Hank Greenberg c.1940's. Includes sepia tone 8"x10" image of Greenberg with teammate Rudy York and 8"x10" black and white photo of Greenberg shaking hands with J.A. "Bud" Hillerich. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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126 |
Connie Mack photograph by Hugh Broderick c.1947. Exceptional original portrait of the "Grand Old Man of Baseball" looking to the right with years of baseball lore illustrated on Mack's facial features. Stamped and dated on the back by Broderick. 6 1/2"x8" image on 8"x10" stock: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$750.00
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127 |
Ted Williams photograph c.1942. Beautiful sepia tone 8"x10" image of Williams posed in a batting stance at Louisville's Parkway Field. Image is marked "Royal Photo Co., Louisville and is identified/dated on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$550.00
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128 |
Roy Campanella photograph c.1950's. Uncommon black and white 8"x10" action pose of Campy batting in Brooklyn Dodgers uniform. Identified on the back in period ink. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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129 |
Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson, and Pee Wee Reese photograph. Black and white 8"x10" photo taken at the 1952 World Series picturing the three players holding an oversized baseball bat denoting their 1952 NL Championship: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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130 |
Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella photograph c.1949. Black and white 8"x10" image of Jackie and Roy standing with several African American youth with whom they had worked at the Harlem YMCA. Dated and identified on the reverse. Top and bottom edges have some light creasing: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$600.00
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131 |
Jackie Robinson photograph by Bill Greene c.1950. Matte finish 8"x10" image of Robinson receiving the 1950 NL silver bat award from league president Ford Frick. Stamped by the photographer on the back along with period description. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$550.00
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132 |
Jackie Robinson photograph by George Dorrill c.1955. Exceptional black and white 8"x10" portrait of Robinson in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform looking straight ahead. Stamped on the back by Dorrill, the photo exhibits a high degree of clarity characteristic of Dorrill's images. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$550.00
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133 |
Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews photograph c.1961. Full view 8"x10" black and white image of the two Braves sluggers as taken by Bill & Bob photographers during Spring Training in 1961. Dated and identified on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$650.00
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134 |
Hank Aaron photograph c.1961. Very attractive posed image of Aaron batting during Spring Training in 1961. Photo is stamped by Bill & Bob's photography on the reverse with period I.D. label. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$900.00
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135 |
Set of (10) vintage baseball player photographs posed with "Road Master" bicycles. Fine set of 8"x10" sepia tone images featuring various star players posed with the bicycles in their 1951 uniforms. Includes (2) Mays, Reese, Rizzuto, Reynolds, Henrich, Feller, and Stanky. Each photo is stamped "Wiljac photography, NY on the reverse: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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136 |
Vintage promotional photograph of Ted Williams, Stan Musial, and Mickey Mantle c.1950's. Mounted black and white 11"x12" oversized image picturing the three golden boys of the 1950's era admiring their respective Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Photo is certainly posed and was most likely used for advertising purposes as it is mounted on thick stock cardboard. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$650.00
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137 |
Mickey Mantle photograph by Don Wingfield c.1961. Striking black and white 8"x10" photo of Mantle batting as taken by one of the finest photographers of the 1950-60's era. Stamped by Wingfield on the reverse along with period identification. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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138 |
Frank Robinson photograph by George Dorrill c.1962. Crisp 8"x10" black and white image of a young Frank Robinson in Reds uniform posed with a bat. Stamped by noted photographer Dorrill on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$550.00
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139 |
Yogi Berra photograph by George Dorrill c.1951. Black and white 8"x10" image of Berra in road uniform. Stamped on the back by Dorrill; image has some light surface undulation. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$475.00
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140 |
Al Kaline photograph by George Dorrill c.1950's. Very early portrait of a young Kaline in uniform. Black and white 8"x10" stamped on the back by Dorrill. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$300.00
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141 |
Nellie Fox photograph by Don Wingfield c.1950's. Black and white 8"x10" image of Fox smiling in White Sox uniform. Stamped by Wingfield on the back, photo has some light surface residue. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$60.00
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142 |
Stan Musial photograph by George Dorrill c.1950's. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Musial in a classic batting stance. Stamped by Dorrill on the reverse, photo has some light surface undulation. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$500.00
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143 |
Dave Winfield professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. Louisville Slugger 125 model black bat measures 35 1/4" long and weighs 32.6oz. Bat shows heavy usage incl. handle crack, pine tar residue, ball marks, and stitching impressions. Fine example from one the great HOF sluggers of the 1980's era. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$300.00
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144 |
Ryne Sandberg professional model baseball bat c.1983-85. Early playing career Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 33 3/4" long and weighs 30.2oz. Bat shows evident use incl. ball marks, pine tar residue, and has "23 B267" written in period green marker on the end of the knob. Desirable rookie era Sandberg game bat from the newly inducted HOF'er. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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145 |
Alex Rodriguez professional model baseball bat c.2004. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 29.6oz. Bat shows heavy usage incl. handle crack, pine tar residue, ball/cleat marks, and stitch impressions. C271 model number is stamped on the barrel end along with facs. signature and "New York Yankees" team designation. Rodriguez has developed into one of the finest overall players of the modern era and is on pace to easily join the 500 home run club. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc.: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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146 |
Carlton Fisk professional model baseball bat c. 1986-89. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.4oz. The bat shows heavy usage incl. pine tar residue, ball marks, rack marks, and has #72 written on knob end in black marker. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$600.00
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147 |
Ozzie Smith professional model baseball bat c.1978-79. Desirable rookie era Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 33 3/4" long and weighs 29.6oz. The bat shows heavy usage incl. pine tar residue, ball marks, cleat marks, and stitching impressions. #1 is written in black marker on both barrel and knob ends. Barrel has been signed by Smith in black marker. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,100.00
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148 |
Rod Carew professional model baseball bat c. 1977-79. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.2oz. Bat shows evident usage incl. pine tar residue, handle fissure, rack marks, ball marks, and a tiny area of deadwood on the back of the barrel. Carew has signed the barrel of the bat in green ink rating 6 out of 10. Knob end has #29 written in black marker, barrel has model C243. Rod Carew may very well be the most under appreciated batsman in baseball history. His lifetime totals are the type of fantasy leagues: .328 batting average, 3,053 hits, 445 doubles, 1,015 RBI's, 15 All-Star appearances, and a staggering seven AL batting titles. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$400.00
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149 |
Paul Molitor professional model baseball bat c.1996-97. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31.4oz. Bat shows usage incl. handle crack, pine tar residue, and ball marks. Knob end has #4 written in black marker, barrel end has model P130 along with Minnesota Twins team designation. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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150 |
Joe DiMaggio 1977 All-Star game professional model baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 32.2oz. Bat has R43 stamped on knob end and "1977 All-Star Game Joe DiMaggio New York, NY" stamped on barrel end. Bat exhibits no visible wear and was created for DiMaggio who was the honorary captain for the game which was played at Yankee Stadium. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$475.00
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151 |
Zoilo Versailles professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31oz.. Knob end has B258 stamped along with "4" written in period black marker. Bat shows usage incl. ball/cleat marks and some light checking to the back of the barrel. The back portion of the barrel has some surface soiling/spotting. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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152 |
Frank Thomas professional model baseball bat c.1958-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 29.8oz. with M66 stamped on knob end along with "25" written in period black marker. Bat shows light wear incl. some cleat marks and barrel wear incl. some ball marks. Rare early playing career bat from one of the premier home run hitters of the era which originated directly from a former National League batboy. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$900.00
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153 |
Curt Flood professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31.4oz. Knob end has W222 stamped along with #21 written in period black marker. Bat shows usage incl. cleat marks and ball marks on the barrel. Fine prime playing career example originated from the collection of a former Major League batboy. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$700.00
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154 |
Mike Schmidt professional model baseball bat c.1980-83. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 34.2oz. Bat shows evidence of usage incl. a few ball marks, rack marks, and cleat impressions on the barrel. Knob end has #20 written in red; barrel features a cup style termination. Signed, "To Roland Best Wishes, Mike Schmidt" in black marker. Uncommon and desirable Louisville model Schmidt bat as he typically used Adirondack model bats. Additionally, the bat dates to Schmidt's finest era incl. a World Championship and MVP season. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (autograph): EX |
($2,000.00-$3000.00)
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$1,100.00
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155 |
Frank Torre professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 34.6oz. with S188 stamped on the knob end. Bat shows evident usage incl. rack marks, ball marks, and cleat marks. The bat originated directly from Torre and includes a letter of provenance from Frank Torre along with LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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156 |
Pete Runnels 1959 All-Star Game professional model baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31.2oz. with B211 model number stamped on the knob end. Bat has "All Star Game Pete Runnels Los Angeles 1959" stamped into the barrel. The bat shows very light wear. The second All-Star game of the 1959 season was played in Los Angeles with the American League winning by a score of 5-3. Originated from the collection of a former Major League batboy. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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Al Kaline professional model baseball bat c. 1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31.2oz. Knob end is stamped with S2L and has "Kaline 6" written in vintage black marker. Bat shows strong overall usage incl. handle crack, original handle tape, ball/cleat marks, and some light checking to the back of the barrel. Bat was obtained directly from Kaline at a game against Baltimore and is being offered for the first time. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: VG-EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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Rare Richie Ashburn professional model baseball bat c.1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.6oz. The bat exhibits evident usage including ball marks, cleat marks, and some light deadwood on the back of the barrel. G7 is stamped on the knob end. The area near the end of the barrel has a ring most likely from moisture exposure. Ashburn game bats are notably rare and desirable with very few examples having entered the marketplace. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$4,400.00
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1914 St. Louis Browns team panoramic photograph. Large 7"x40" sepia tone image of the Browns team lined up on the field in full uniform. Player names are printed beneath including Rickey, Sugden, Wallace, Austin, and Shotten. Photo is signed by photographer G.E. Palfrey at the top with team name and date. The image has some surface wrinkling from scrolling along with some tears and a small area of emulsion loss: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$800.00
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160 |
St. Louis Browns pennant c.1940's. Uncommonly clean full size pennant retains its original tassels with undamaged applied white lettering: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$275.00
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1932 calendar advertising the 1931 St. Louis Cardinals. Huge 15"x34" matted and framed display piece depicts two Cardinals above individual player vignettes from the 1931 World Champion Cardinals. Players include Hafey, Frisch, Rickey, Haines, and Martin. Calendar for 1932 remains remarkably intact; February 1932 page is showing. The surface has a few small period notations and some areas of minor wear incl. some light wrinkling. Very impressive and uncommon period display item: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,400.00
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Billy Southworth professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 36.2oz. Bat shows evident usage incl. repaired handle crack, ball/cleat marks, and some checking to the back of the barrel. While Southworth enjoyed a fine 13 year Major League career as a player from 1913-29, he is most remembered as a longtime manager who won over 1000 games primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$200.00
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St. Louis Cardinals pennant c.1940's. Full size red pennant with bright original color and Cardinal redbird inside the logo: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$175.00
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Dizzy Dean single signed baseball. Toned Spalding "Official Adopted League" ball signed on a side panel by Dean in blue ink. Signature rates 8 out of 10. The ball has some light to moderate surface wear incl. some faint ink remnants on one panel which does not detract from the signature display. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$650.00
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165 |
Rogers Hornsby Louisville Slugger advertising broadside c.1926. Thick stock paper poster advertising Louisville Slugger baseball bats as endorsed by Rogers Hornsby. Attractive display pictures a Hornsby model bat in full color along with several batting images of Rajah at the left side. The poster was originally mailed to Louisville Slugger vendors and as such has a fine color lithographic image of Hornsby on the reverse at the return address area. 12"x17" with only two original horizontal fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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166 |
1915 Pittsburgh Federal League complimentary pass. Issued for game #29 of the 1915 Federal League season2 1/4"x3 1/2": EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$250.00
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167 |
1915 Federal League season pass. Rare season pass issued for the second (and final) year for the rebel league is constructed of an enamelwork top on sterling silver backing. Inscribed to "Chauncey Scott" on the back and stamped "sterling". 2" tall, tiny silver loop for suspension from a necklace is missing and the enamel front has a few minor imperfections: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,200.00
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Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig barnstorming photograph c.1927-28. Sepia tone 6 1/2"x9 1/4" image of the Bustin Babes and Larrupin Lous teams posed with both Ruth and Gehrig in uniform. Photo is stamped by photographer M.L. Cohen in Oakland, CA on the reverse. The image is very crisp with only a few very minor surface wrinkles: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,300.00
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Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig barnstorming program c.1927-28. Rare program issued during the Bustin Babes and Larrupin Lous barnstorming tour with printed line ups listing both Ruth and Gehrig. Game was played on October 30th in the Los Angeles area. Unscored in the center, back cover has a small corner chip and four minor toning spots at the corners: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,500.00
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170 |
Fine Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball with direct provenance c.1928. Lightly toned Brine's "Official League Ball" with green and red stitching was signed on August 9, 1928 during an exhibition game played in Everett, MA to benefit the families of a local oil factory disaster. A young boy named Leonard McDonald served as the bat boy for the game and obtained the offered baseball on that date. The ball has been signed by Babe Ruth on the sweet spot and Lou Gehrig on a side panel. The Ruth signature remains notably bold rating a strong 9-9.5 out of 10 with the Gehrig signature remaining in as signed condition on a side panel rating 9.5-10 out of 10 (uncommonly bold for a Gehrig signature on a baseball). Former Red Sox manager Bill Carrigan, who was also in attendance, signed the top panel rating a 3 out of 10 due to fading. The ball is accompanied by a photograph of Leonard McDonald standing on the field with Ruth and Gehrig during the benefit game (pictured). The ball itself remains fairly clean with light surface wear to the two adjacent panels that do not affect the Ruth and Gehrig signatures. Superb example with impeccable provenance and virtually unimproveable signature exemplars. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range NM-NM.MT |
($25,000.00-$35,000.00)
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$20,000.00
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171 |
1927 Home Run Derby Louisville Slugger advertising display piece featuring Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Dated Sept. 6, 1927 thick stock paper poster measures 14"x18" and pictures Ruth and Gehrig in Yankees uniforms at the top left. Bottom area depicts a chart outlining the race for the 1927 home run title. At the time of printing, Ruth had 47 and Gehrig 45. Verbiage at the top denotes that both players, and the other New York Yankees, all use Louisville Slugger bats. Very clean overall with light original fold lines. Fine period display piece dating to the famed 1927 Yankees featuring Ruth and Gehrig. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,600.00
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172 |
Lot of (2) vintage 1934 Tour of Japan photographs. Includes 4"x5 1/2" sepia tone image of the U.S. team posed outdoors in front of several Japanese buildings. The majority of the team is present including Foxx and Mack: EX-MT and sepia tone 5 1/2"x7 1/2" image of the U.S. team posed outdoors with their wives. Players are all clearly visible incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Mack, and Foxx. "Matoya" photography stamp is at the bottom right corner. Originated from the collection of umpire and Tour member John Quinn: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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173 |
1934 Tour of Japan team auto. baseball lighter. Rare presentational piece given to the members of the famed Oriental Tour consisting of a baseball shaped base converted into a cigarette lighter. The ball has been signed by (18) members incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Mack, Berg, Gomez, Averill, and Gehringer. Sigs range from 3/4-8 out of 10 with the majority grading better than 5. The ball originated from the estate of former Phila. A's traveling secretary Robert Schroeder who was also involved in the planning of the 1934 Tour. Very desirable and uncommon Tour related auto. piece. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-EX/MT |
($10,000.00-$15,000.00)
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$11,500.00
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174 |
1934 Tour of Japan team photograph. Original 5"x7" sepia tone image of the U.S. team posed indoors incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Mack, Foxx, and Berg. U.S. and Japanese flags are visible in the background. Raised stamp of the Japanese photography studio is at the bottom left corner. Originated from the collection of umpire and Tour member John Quinn: EX-MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$300.00
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175 |
Babe Ruth 1934 Tour of Japan photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image of Ruth posing with Japanese pitcher Masao Date after the American All-Star team defeated the Tokyo nine by a score of 17-1. Retains original paper I.D. label on back: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$475.00
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176 |
1934 Tour of Japan team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Tamazawa "Official American" baseball signed by (19) members of the famed Oriental Tour incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Berg, Mack, Gomez, Averill, and Gehringer. Sigs range from 3-7 out of 10 with the majority rating better then 5. Ruth and Gehrig remain among the strongest grading 7 out of 10 each. The ball originated from the estate of former umpire and Tour member John Quinn and is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and a letter of provenance from the family: Ball : VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-EX/MT |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$5,500.00
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177 |
1931 Tour of Japan team auto. baseball. Lt. toned "Official Six University League of Tokyo" baseball signed by (26) participants in the famed 1931 Oriental Tour. Players include Gehrig, Grove, Frisch, Cochrane, Simmons, and Tour organizer Herb Hunter. Sigs range from 3-7 out of 10. Among the (26) signatures are several of the players wives who also went on the Tour. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range GD-EX/MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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178 |
500 Home Run Club auto. baseball. Clean B.Brown AL ball signed by (11) members of the 500 HR club incl. Williams, Mantle, Aaron, Mays, Banks, Jackson, F.Robinson, Killebrew, Schmidt, McCovey, and Mathews. Signatures remain as signed rating 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,100.00
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179 |
Ted Williams Museum auto. commemorative print. Matted and framed 15"x19" print signed by Williams, Mathews, Banks, Spahn, Feller, and R.Jackson. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$450.00
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180 |
Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, and Duke Snider auto. photograph. Color 8"x10" photo of the four HOF'ers signed by each on their respective image. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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181 |
Ted Williams and Bill Terry auto. display piece. Matted and framed display celebrating the .400 hitters includes Williams/Terry auto. 8"x10" photo, Williams auto. gold HOF card, and a Terry auto. personal check. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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182 |
Triple Crown Winners auto. display piece. Matted and framed display includes 11"x14" auto. color photo of F.Robinson, Williams, Mantle, and Yastrzemski, and signed gold metallic HOF cards of the four players. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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183 |
Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, and Ted Williams auto. baseball. Clean W.White NL ball signed by the three greatest players of the 1950's era. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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184 |
Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Ted Williams auto. photograph. Large format 11"x13" matted and framed black and white image signed by all three HOF'ers in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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185 |
Lot of (2) HOF'er auto. baseballs. Includes Feeney NL ball signed by (19) players incl. Mantle, Paige, Bell, Terry, Grove, and Medwick. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10 with a few having some ink bleeding: EX-MT and Cronin AL ball signed by (27) players incl. Greenberg, Grove, DiMaggio, Stengel, Terry, Paige, Mays, and Leonard. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,600.00
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186 |
Lot of three auto. photographs to include Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle, and Billy Martin. Each 8"x10" color image was signed at the December 1983 show held at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and related papers/photos of the players signing at the show: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,250.00
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187 |
Mickey Mantle single signed portrait baseball. Near white B.Brown AL ball signed by Mantle on the sweet spot. The panel underneath the signature features a portrait of Mantle. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$475.00
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188 |
Roger Maris single signed baseball. Cream color Cronin AL ball signed on a side panel, "To Jess Brooks Lots of Luck Roger Maris". Signature rates 8 out of 10 with a few minor abrasions to the salutation area. Ball itself has some light toning and abrasions in a few areas. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$825.00
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189 |
Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris auto. baseball. MacPhail AL ball signed by Mantle on the sweet spot and Maris on a side panel. Mantle signature rates 6 out of 10, Maris rates 6/7 out of 10. The ball itself has a few areas of light to moderate age toning. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG/EX-EX, Signatures: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,250.00
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190 |
1961 Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Babe Ruth souvenir easel back pin. Oversized 6" diameter pin, issued to celebrate the 1961 home run record chase, pictures the three home run sluggers. Pin surface has some typical age toning and a few areas of wear to the emulsion. Back remains intact with easel backstand: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$950.00
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191 |
Louisville Slugger Home Run Derby display piece c.1961. Thick stock 12" x 52" unused display piece issued by Louisville Slugger, charts the 1961 Mantle and Maris home run race to topple Babe Ruth's record of 61. Chart style display lists Ruth's totals for the month of August, 1927 and contains blank spaces to be filled in for Mantle and Maris as home runs are hit. Discovered in the H&B archives, the display remains in pristine original condition and includes two very rare paper inserts picturing Ruth, Mantle, and Maris. Both inserts detail the home run race and suggest placing the included display in a store window to chart the race. The offered inserts are the first that we have encountered. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,500.00
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192 |
Mickey Mantle auto. store model baseball glove c.1960's. Rawlings model MM9 with impressed image of Mantle inside the palm signed by Mantle, "Mickey Mantle N0. 7" in black sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Glove: VG-EX, Signature: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$950.00
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Rare Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams vintage auto. baseball c.1950's. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by Williams in blue ink on the sweet spot and Mantle on a side panel in black ink. Each signature remains very strong rating 8 out of 10 both of which have been signed in desirable early playing career styles. One side panel of the ball has an abrasion with a small, unusual marking. First such example of a playing career era Mantle and Williams signed ball that we have handled relating to the two finest players of the 1950's Golden Era of baseball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,800.00
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193 |
Rare Mickey Mantle auto. black bat. Very uncommon full size Mickey Mantle model Louisville Slugger black bat with 1976 "National Pastime" circular logo. Bat has been signed "Mickey Mantle 1951-1968" in gold sharpie marker. Bat remains in pristine original condition including the gilt lettering. First example of this rare signed Mantle style bat that we have encountered. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM-MT |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$3,300.00
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194 |
1971 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Spalding "Official Pro League" baseball signed by (20) players incl. Hansen, Houk, Alou, and Thurman Munson. Murcer, Peterson, and Stottlemyre are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 1-8 out of 10. All but two signatures grade better then 6. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$425.00
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195 |
Yankee Legends auto. print by Ron Lewis. Matted and framed 23"x30" color print signed by DiMaggio, Rizzuto, Jackson, Slaughter, Lemon, Mattingly, Berra, Hunter, Winfield, and Ford. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$750.00
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196 |
Mickey Mantle auto. original painting. Matted and framed 13"x17" original watercolor painting of 1952 Topps Mantle card by Robert Orsimarsi. Signed at the bottom by Mantle in black sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and original Mantle auto. ticket: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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197 |
Mickey Mantle single signed baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed on the sweet spot with "No. 7" notation. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$750.00
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198 |
Lot of two programs issued for the first Major League home games played by Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. Includes Yankees program issued for the first home game played in the 1951 season, which was an exhibition with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Program is unscored listing Mantle in the printed lineup with uniform #6: EX-EX/MT and April 16, 1957 Clev. Indians program issued for a game played against the Chicago White Sox. Program is scored and includes Maris in the printed lineup: EX-EX/MT |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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199 |
Mickey Mantle auto. letter. Typewritten letter, dated 1953, was sent to a fan in response for an autograph request. Signed boldly in blue ink, signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes the original envelope and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,200.00
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Roger Maris auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image of Maris posed with hands on knees is signed boldly in black sharpie across the front. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$950.00
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