Completed Live Auctions

Items For The Auction of February 23rd & 24th, 2007

Lot Number	Item Description	Est. Price Range	Sold For Price

401	Jeremy Roenick auto. 1994 Western Conference All-Star jersey. Professional quality All-Star style jersey signed by Roenick on both front and back. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($150.00-$250.00)	$130.00

402	Lot of (3) team signed hockey jerseys c.1998/99. Incl. Anaheim Mighty Ducks Starter XL jersey signed by (18) players incl. Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne; Toronto Maple Leafs CCM XL jersey signed by (24) incl. Mats Sundin and Curtis Joseph; and Dallas Stars CCM XL jersey signed by (9) incl. Mike Modano and Ed Belfour. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($200.00-$300.00)	$300.00

403	Lot of (2) team signed hockey jerseys c.2000/2001. Incl. Colorado Avalanche CCM XL jersey signed by (24) incl. Peter Forsberg, Joe Sakic, Patrick Roy, Alex Tanguay, Milan Hejduk, and others; and New Jersey Devils CCM XL jersey signed by (25) incl. Petr Sykora, Bobby Holik, Martin Brodeur, John Madden, and others. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($200.00-$300.00)	$425.00

404	Bobby Orr auto. jersey. Replica Oshawa Generals sweater signed across the front by Orr in black sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($200.00-$300.00)	$250.00

405	Ray Staszak Detroit Red Wings jersey c.1985-86. Vintage Red Wings jersey with embroidered Red Wings logo on the front and #8 on both sleeves. Back of the shirt has "Staszak" lettering above #8. Maska mfg. tagging remains inside the collar and CCM patch is affixed to the tail area along with "Eastside" applied lettering. The shirt exhibits light usage and wash wear. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$130.00

406	1992 Brett Hull St. Louis Blues jersey. White jersey retains the Blues logo on the front with #16 on both sleeves. Reverse has "Hull" blue lettering on white nameplate above #16. Maska tagging remains inside the collar along with CCM patches on the tail. Interior fight strap has been cut off. The shirt exhibits fine usage incl. staining and stick marks. Hull has signed the shirt on the front, "Phil Best Wishes Brett Hull 2/2/92". The shirt was given to the consignor by Hull after Hull's own jersey was stolen before the game in 1992. The consignor supplied Hull with the offered shirt from his collection which was worn by Hull during the game and then presented back to the consignor. Includes a video relating to the events of the game and the stolen jersey along with LOA's from Robert Orsimarsi and James Spence Authentication: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$750.00

407	Large lot of Phila. Flyers related materials to include: Over (100) original photographs used for the 1974-75 Flyers yearbook. Players include Clarke, Barber, and Parent: Range EX-NM; Phila. Flyers publications c.1970-2000 incl. yearbooks, programs, and souvenir books: Range VG-NM; and a set of (4) 1974 Flyers commemorative pewter plates (11" diameter each): NM	($400.00-$500.00)	$325.00

408	Original artwork for "The Bobby Clarke Story" 1971 Topps booklet. Original ink illustrative artwork measuring 11"x23" was used for the Clarke booklet. The lot originated from the Topps Co. collection and includes a copy of the booklet itself: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$325.00

409	Bobby Clarke 1974-75 Hart Trophy stadium display sign. Large 30"x45" hanging translucent sign which once hung at the Spectrum in Philadelphia pictures Clarke in a Flyers uniform with an image of the Hart Trophy at the top. Condition remains very fine with minimal age wear: EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$220.00

410	No Lot	$0	DNS

411	Al Hill Phila. Flyers home jersey c.1986-87. White mesh jersey with orange and black trim retaining its original Flyers logo on the front with #38 on both sleeves. Back of the shirt has "Hill" on white nameplate over top of #38. CCM tagging is embroidered into the tail area and the interior retains its original fight strap. The jersey exhibits slight overall use and wash wear as worn in pre-season by Hill. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$225.00

412	Phila. Firebirds hockey jersey c.1976-77. Original green jersey with embroidered Firebirds logo on the front with #20 on the back and both sleeves. Attributed to player Mike Penasse. The jersey exhibits heavy use incl. pilling, stick marks, small tears on the elbow areas, and general surface wear. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$1,000.00

413	1976 John McAdams Phila. Firebirds Lockhart Cup NAHL championship ring. Original gold ring presented to McAdams in honor of the Firebirds 1975-76 championship season. Top of the ring features the Firebirds logo inset onto a green field. Side panels feature McAdams name and Lockhart Cup logo. The ring exhibits moderate usage wear and has been resized at some point, which appears to have also masked any interior ring band stampings. McAdams recently passed away after completing one of the more storied careers in the history of Philadelphia broadcasting history: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$600.00

414	Lot of John McAdams Phila. Firebirds related items to include: Phila. Firebirds jersey c.1975-76 with "McAdams" on the reverse; Phila. Firebirds warm-up jacket with Firebirds logo on the front and "John" embroidered on the breast; and a Phila. Firebirds wool ski cap: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$110.00

415	*UPDATED DESCRIPTION* Rare 1972-73 Philadelphia Blazers hockey jersey. Original orange and yellow jersey from the one year franchise has team name on the front and #25 on the back and both sleeves. Attributed to Pierre Paiement. Pearson Sporting Goods tag remains inside the tail front along with Coane, Phila. size 48 flag tag. No nameplate on back. The shirt exhibits evident usage and wash wear incl. some tattering inside the tail front. Very scarce vintage hockey shirt given the one year existence of the team. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$2,100.00

416	Lot of (3) vintage hockey sticks c.1970s to include: Phila. Blazers model, Phila. Firebirds model with several player autographs, and a Phila. Flyers model with several autographs incl. Parent, Lacroix, and Clarke: EX	($200.00-$300.00)	$250.00

417	Lot of vintage hockey trophies with relation to Rosaire Paiement to include: 1973-74 Chicago Cougars WHA Eastern Division Championship figural trophy, 1959 Robin Hood Oats Trophy MVP trophy, 1960 Robin Hood Oats MVP trophy, and Rosaire Paiement 25th goal figural trophy with the actual puck and a Canadiens logo on the front (17" tall): Range VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$300.00

418	Lot of (4) vintage hockey trophies with relation to Rosaire Paiement to include: 1974 WHA All-Star Game plaque, 1971 Rosaire Paiement (20) Goals Hat Trick (5) Points PLAQUE (actual puck included); Misc. plaque with two figural players; and 1974 Rosaire Paiement WHA All-Star game trophy plaque with embossed decorative hockey placard: Range GD-EX	($200.00-$300.00)	$200.00

419	Fine Bernie Parent Phila. Flyers home jersey c.1976-79. White mesh jersey with orange and black trim retains its original Flyers logo on front with #1 on both sleeves. Back of the jersey has "Parent" on a white nameplate above the original orange/black on white #1. Shirt exhibits excellent usage incl. a few stains, light interior pilling, slight red residue on the back from the goal post paint, and general wear incl. wash and usage. Parent has signed the jersey on the reverse. During the mid 1970s, Parent set the standard by which goalies are measured, capturing virtually all available honors such as the Vezina trophy and the Conn Smythe trophy for the 1973-74 season. Notable jersey from a legendary hockey HOF goalie. Includes LOA's from Robert Orsimarsi and James Spence Authentication (autograph): EX	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$18,000.00

419a	Rare Bernie Parent Toronto Maple Leafs hockey goalie's mask c.1971. During the first round of the 1971 NHL playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs were embroiled in a very tough series with the New York Rangers. In the second game of the series, there were several fights, one of which involving multiple players including the Leafs' Bernie Parent and the Rangers' Vic Hadfield. Hadfield took Parent's mask and tossed it into the crowd at Madison Square Garden. The offered mask is believed to be the exact mask that was thrown to a lucky New York fan during the 1971 playoff series. High quality fiberglass mask shows evident use incl. surface abrasions and general wear. Interior retains its original Cooper elastic/leather head strapping with interior face padding adhered to the mask itself. After the 1971 season, Parent would jump to the WHA until his return to the NHL with the Phila. Flyers several years later. Goalie masks are among the most prized of all offerings within the vintage hockey equipment category. The offered mask is one of only two that we have encountered in the open marketplace. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$11,000.00

420	Bernie Parent's Phila. Flyers Hall of Fame trophy. High quality figural trophy presented to Bernie Parent for his induction into the Phila. Flyers Hall of Fame on March 22, 1988. The trophy stands 19" tall with a cast metal bust of Parent atop a wooden plinth with a three dimensional painted metal figural of Parent on the front. Raised lettering plaque inscribed to Parent is affixed to the base. Very elite trophy relating to the finest goaltender in Flyers team history: EX-MT	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$3,000.00

421	*UPDATED LOT DESCRIPTION* Bernie Parent Phila. Blazers professional model hockey stick c.1972-73. Sherwood model goalie stick used by Parent exhibits heavy use incl. toned original blade tape and taping at the top of the handle. "00 Parent B." is stenciled on the side of the stick handle. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$350.00

422	Bernie Parent Phila. Flyers professional model hockey stick. P.M.P. Sherwood model goalie stick used by Parent exhibits heavy use incl. toned original blade tape and taping at the top of the handle. "1 Parent B." is stenciled on the side of the stick handle. Parent has signed the side panel of the stick. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

423	Lot of (2) Philadelphia related hockey sticks to include: Reggie Meserve model CCM stick signed by members of the Phila. Ramblers hockey team c.1958: VG-EX and an early CCM model stick signed by members of the Phila. Arrows team c.1932: VG-EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$85.00

424	Reggie Leach Phila. Flyers road jersey c.1970s. Orange mesh shirt with white and black trim retains the Flyers logo on the front with #27 on both sleeves. The back has white "Leach" lettering on the orange nameplate above #27. The shirt collar has size "M" flag tag. The black and white area of the collar was restored at some point and the #27 on the back is replaced. The shirt exhibits general usage and wash wear and has been signed by Leach on the reverse. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$700.00

425	Rare Gil McNeil Phila. Ramblers jersey c.1956-58 Tie down sweater style jersey in red and white retains its original "Ramblers" across the front with #7 on the back and both sleeves. Pearson Sporting Goods tagging remains inside the tail front along with Coane, Phila. size 46 flag tag. The jersey exhibits evident use incl. a few minor holes and some general age toning. One of the more desirable and scarce Phila. hockey related shirts. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi: EX	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,600.00

425a	Lot of vintage hockey paper materials and publications to include: Hard bound set of Phila. Ramblers hockey programs for season 1957-58. Total of (30) complete programs bound in a red hard cover volume with titling on the spine. The programs remain unused in very fine condition: EX/MT-NM. The lot also includes a large format scrapbook c.1935-40 with materials including Atlantic City Seagulls photos, autographs, season passes, and other misc. items. Othe teams include the Balt. Orioles and New York Rovers: Range GD-NM	á($500.00-$750.00)	$200.00

426	Atlantic City Seagulls jersey c.1947-48. Maroon, white, and light blue shirt has a fantastic embroidered seagull on front below team name and #5 on reverse, which is attributed to player Claude LaPierre. Retains orig. Cosby mfg. tag inside tail, and shows overall general usage wear incl. a few small holes and some color fading. Well preserved early hockey rarity. Includes LOA from Robert Orsimarsi and letter of originality from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	$1,700.00

426a	*LATE ADDITION Minor League Hornets hockey jersey and related equipment c.1940-50s. Rare vintage hockey sweater jersey attributed to a player with the last name "Hitz" retaining its original "Hornets" lettering across the front and having #17 on the reverse. The jersey retains its original Cosby mfg. tag inside the collar along with size and dry clean tags. The shirt itself exhibit sheavy use incl. staining (incl. blood), few small holes, and general wear. The lot also includes various other pieces of equipment incl. hockey pants, pair of leather hockey gloves, pair of hockey knee pads, and matching wool socks. Several of the other items have "Hitz" written in vintage black ink. Desirable period uniform originated from a Pittsburgh area estate: Range VG-EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$200.00

427	"Pointers" baseball uniform c.1930s. Grey flannel shirt and pants with "Pointers" lettering across the front of the jersey along with a patch of a pointer dog. Original #15 remains on the back: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$25.00

428	Oversized Louisville Slugger display baseball bat c.1934-44. Huge 42" long Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with an applied paper label (partially missing) on the barrel end: EX	($200.00-$300.00)	$120.00

429	Lot of (3) vintage player model baseball bats c.1920s-30s. Includes Spalding "Hawkes" model, A.J. Reach "Sisler" model, and Spalding Walter Berger model: Range VG-EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$300.00

430	Cy Young store model baseball glove c.1920s-30s. Light tan color Hutch RHT Cy Young model glove has fairly bold mfg. and signature stampings in the palm area. Back of the glove retains its original Hutch metal button. Glove shows light to moderate overall use: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$375.00

431	Dave Bancroft store model baseball bat c.1920s. A.J. Reach Co. 34" long bat with "Bancroft" stamped on the barrel end. The bat retains its original surface with minimal wear and strong stampings: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$275.00

432	Set of (4) Keds cardboard advertising signs c.1920s-30s. Attractive group of (4) die cut cardboard advertising signs picturing various athletic scenes including baseball, tennis, and jump rope. Each sign measures 15" tall with typical light to moderate handling wear: EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$700.00

433	Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co. "WM" baseball uniform c.1939. Cream color flannel jersey and pants have red and blue trim with "WM" on the jersey front. Each piece retains its Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co. label inside the collar and tail respectively. 1939 Centennial patch (has some losses from wash wear) remains affixed to the left sleeve: VG-EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$300.00

434	National League baseball c.1920s. Official Spalding NL ball exhibits moderate usage including some typical surface abrasions. Stampings remain very bold and legible: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$325.00

435	Lot of (12) "Double Header" baseballs sealed in their original boxes with store display box c.1950s-60s. Intact twelve count display box contains (12) unopened Double Header model baseballs: EX-MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$375.00

436	Winchester Sporting Goods fielder's glove c.1920s. 2" web RHT fielder's glove retains its original Winchester Sporting Goods label on the backstrap along with Winchester metal button. Glove exhibits evident use throughout incl. some chipping to the interior padding: VG	($400.00-$500.00)	$225.00

437	1930 Reach baseball trophy. Large two handled loving cup silverplated trophy stands 19" tall and is inscribed to the winners on the front dated 1930. Original black metal base has a silverplated band with "Reach Trophy" lettering flanking the Reach Sporting Goods logo. Silverplating exhibits some general wear: VG-EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$475.00

438	Reach "Junior League" model baseball with its original box c.1915-20. Unused period Reach baseball remains very clean and is slightly smaller than a regulation ball. Includes its original box with a partial paper seal: EX/MT-NM	($300.00-$400.00)	$275.00

439	Rare Spalding "Black Betsy" baseball decal bat c.1915-20. High quality two toned "Black Betsy" baseball bat modeled after Shoeless Joe Jackson's favorite bat measures 35" long with fine original black painted surface and a "Black Betsy" decal on the barrel end. Decal remains approx. 85% intact with no restoration. Thick stock handle has some light handle tape residue and remains uncracked. "Spalding Black Betsy Model" is stamped at the centerbrand area. Two small initials are carved into the handle and barrel end. One of only two examples that we have handled. In excellent original condition, the offered bat must be considered one of the finest extant: EX-EX/MT	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	$3,250.00

440	Rare Joe Jackson decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Two toned Louisville Slugger model 40JJ dash dot dash bat measures 33" long and retains beautiful original color and finish. The barrel end has a horizontal decal featuring an image of Jackson and facsimile signature. Decal remains in original unrestored condition and is approx. 85% intact. Jackson's facial area and the word "Slugger" have some surface wear. Uncommon unrestored full size Jackson decal bat with desirable original surface: Bat: EX-MT, Decal: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$2,000.00

441	1912 Spalding baseball equipment advertising display sign. Color lithographic display sign depicts a group of young boys grabbing a Spalding baseball bat. An image of a Spalding National League baseball is at the bottom left corner with "Cork Center Ball" titling at the top margin. The piece measures 20"x23" matted and framed with some areas of staining to both the left and right sides. The top corner has a chip and the piece itself appears to have been a bit larger based on some cropping to the image. Very colorful and handsome period display piece: VG	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,300.00

442	Sam Crawford Spalding Autograph model salesman sample baseball bat c.1910-15. Scarce salesman sample size bat from the popular Spalding series measures 17" long with "Spalding Samuel Crawford Autograph" stampings at the centerbrand area. Stampings remain very bold and the bat exhibits light general wear. First such example that we have handled: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$325.00

443	Ratsch Peerless Sporting Goods advertising postcard c.1908. Color lithographic postcard advertising a huge color cardboard window display for the Ratsch Peerless Sporting Goods Co. The back has a pre-printed advertising message indicating how to acquire the large 30"x40" cardboard display piece as pictured on the postcard. Clean overall condition with a light corner crease: VG-EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$500.00

444	Baseball folk art hat rack. Vintage painted pine hat rack c.1900 has inset baseball bats with black painted barrels in the center panel. The rack itself and cream colored paint are of the period while it appears that the bats were added on at a later date. Very attractive folk art appearance with alligatored paint and original surface. 44" long: EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$400.00

445	1911 Univ. of Pennsylvania baseball trophy plaque. Ornate silverplated placard on a wooden shield shaped backing has a large school insignia on the front with an embossed baseball player at the top. "1911" silverplated numerals are applied to the top of the wooden shield. 18" tall: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$275.00

446	Louisville Slugger billy club c.1930s-40s. Wooden handled club with the Louisville Slugger Hillerich & Bradsby Co. logo at the centerbrand area. 23" long:EX	($200.00-$300.00)	$550.00

447	1900 Univ. of Pennsylvania trophy baseball. Figure eight style baseball hand painted for a game between Penn and Lafayette. Identified and dated in period paint "April 21, 1900". Retains its original surface with some light general wear: EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$400.00

448	1912 World Series souvenir miniature baseball bat. Period 14" long miniature bat with Reach mfg. stampings retains its original red and blue ribbon. The ribbon has repeating silver printing that reads, "The Inquirer World's Series Tourists New York-Boston 1912". Bat condition remains exceptional with a few areas of tattering typical to the ribbon: EX-EX/MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$700.00

449	Spalding mushroom knob baseball bat c.1900-10. Slender 33" long Spalding "Mushroom Indoor Bat" with stenciled logo and centerbrading has a mushroom shaped knob. Retains excellent vintage patina with some minor wear to the end of the barrel: EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$450.00

450	Lot of (2) vintage baseball bats to include: Spalding "Mushroom" model bat and Spalding "Wagon Tongue" model bat. Each bat retains its original manufacturer's stampings along with model type. Both bats exhibit general usage with the Wagon Tongue having a name carved on the handle and the Mushroom bat having some chipping to the barrel: VG	($400.00-$500.00)	$350.00

451	Early Spalding ring decorated baseball bat c.1880s. Large 39" long bat displays a large ball-shaped Spalding logo at the centerbrand area along with lightly visible ring decoration. The bat itself has a dry surface with some abrasions to the barrel end, knob chipping, and some chips to the backside of the mid-section: VG	($500.00-$750.00)	$425.00

452	Spalding "Mushroom" model baseball bat c.1890-1900. Very early mushroom handle style bat retains its original Spalding logo at the center along with stenciled lettering, "THE SPALDING MUSHROOM PATENT APPLIED FOR". Bat exhibits general use incl. some chipping to the barrel end on the front and back with several period finish nail repairs: VG	($400.00-$500.00)	$375.00

453	Lot of (2) figure eight style baseballs c.1900. Pair of early handmade figure eight style baseballs each with an area of separation at the stitching. Both are fine quality baseballs with period patina intact: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$375.00

454	Lemon peel style baseball c.1860s. Four piece construction leather ball measures 8" in diameter. One seam has been restitched in the period. Surface remains intact with some light flaking: VG-EX	($450.00-$650.00)	$550.00

455	Lot of (2) Princeton baseball trophy baseballs. Includes green painted ball with Princeton vs. Univ. of Vermont titled in white lettering; and orange/black painted ball dated 1903 from a Penn vs. Princeton game. Each ball retains its original surface with a few abrasions: VG-EX	($450.00-$650.00)	$350.00

456	19th century folk art painted baseball bat. Early 1870s-90s style baseball bat with finely tapered handle has a superb original coat of blue paint. The paint surface remains in original condition with desirable 'alligatored' texture. Knob end has a chip on one side and the handle has a crack repaired with period wrought iron nails: VG	($500.00-$750.00)	$500.00

457	Lemon peel style baseball c.1840s-60s. Early one piece construction lemon peel style ball measures 8" in diameter retaining its original surface with period hand stitching. Overall condition shows general light usage wear with some splitting to a few areas on the seams: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$700.00

458	Scarce original box as issued with the inaugural National League baseball c.1883. Original cardboard box once contained a Spalding "Official League" baseball. Beginning in 1878, Spalding began manufacturing the official baseballs for the National League which were titled the "League Ball". The box remains fully intact and complete including approx. 3/4 of its original paper seal. There is a small area of damage to the bottom of one side panel, which has been tape reinforced on the interior. One of only two examples that we have documented to exist: VG-EX	($1,250.00-$1,500.00)	$2,000.00

459	Lot of (2) vintage baseball related card games to include: 1884 "Lawson's Card Game". Playing card style game with decorative baseball cards featuring color lithographic design. Includes rules booklet and two adv. cards: VG-EX and 1913 "The National American Base Ball Game". Boxed card game with playing cards depicting baseball decor. Includes rules booklet. Box has some staining: VG	($500.00-$750.00)	$450.00

460	1898 "The College Base Ball" board game lid display. Framed display featuring the decorative color lithographic lid from the rare 19th century baseball themed board game. Color graphics remain quite vibrant and bold with some light soiling and a few pencil marks at the bottom right corner: VG-EX	($200.00-$300.00)	$250.00

461	"Base Ball" board game framed display piece c.1880s. Matted and framed display containing the box lid and game board from the 1880s McLoughlin Bros., NY board game. Colorful display measures 8"x17": EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

462	Superb "Big Six" Christy Mathewson baseball board game c.1922. Rare oversized endorsed game pictures a large image of Mathewson on the front cover. The game remains in outstanding overall condition with bright color and very light soiling to the lid. Retains its original side aprons, which are typically missing (two are detached). Interior playing board exhibits minimal, if any, usage with fresh original color and intact cardboard spinner. The game also includes its original team and player pieces remaining in uncut sheet form. The offered example is in the finest condition that we have encountered: NM	($3,000.00-$4,000.00)	$3,500.00

463	Rare 1921 "Babe Ruth National Game of Baseball" board game. Seldom offered foldout board game picturing a young Babe Ruth in Yankees home uniform examining a bat. Interior playing field features a baseball diamond graphic with various scoring combinations. The back panel of the board has a printed sermon titled "What Babe Ruth Teaches America" with fascinating period insight regarding the importance of Ruth to America in the 1920s era. Front of the lid has some age spotting to the top area and a horizontal crease. Interior and back panel both have light surface soiling. The offered game is the rarest of all Ruth endorsed board games: VG	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$750.00

464	1936 Babe Ruth Baseball Game. Classic Ruth endorsed board game features an inset black and white image on the lid of Ruth standing with a bat. Box exhibits typical age and handling wear with some light tape reinforcement to a few corner joints. Interior includes playing cards and several wooden player discs: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$225.00

465	1925 "The Great American Game" tin baseball game with its original box. Tabletop tin action game includes approx. one half of its original wooden player discs. The game also includes its rare original box which features a color lithographic game scene on the lid. Game shows moderate usage and age wear. Box is intact with some tattering primarily to the edges: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$200.00

466	1948 "Babe Ruth's Official Baseball Game". Wooden and metal tabletop action board game features a textured playing field. Includes its original box with a large baseball stadium graphic and illustration of Ruth batting. The playing field is missing its metal flag pole and the box has some moisture staining: VG	($300.00-$400.00)	$125.00

467	"Hit A Homer" baseball coin operated machine c.1940s. Notably clean example features colorful painted interior backboard with full stadium scene and positional players. The game is housed in a wooden casing which retains its original green paint, orange baseball graphics, and titling (rare). Overall condition is very fine with the game remaining in full working order with one play per nickel. 16" wide by 22" tall: EX-MT	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,900.00

468	"Genco Champs" baseball pinball machine c.1930s. Exceptionally clean full standing machine with rare reverse painted backboard and baseball graphics. Interior wooden playing field remains very clean with beautiful painted baseball graphics. Exterior casing is also adorned with applied baseball graphics. 20" wide, 40" long, and 38" tall. The game appears to be in working order but the coin return has become lodged: EX-MT	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	$1,300.00

469	Unique "Hit and Run" baseball pinball machine c.1932. Finely crafted full standing pinball machine with hand painted baseball graphics on the interior playing field. The game is housed in a two tone wooden casing which rests on four French cabriole legs. 44" long, 36" tall, and 22" wide: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$2,900.00

470	"World's Series" baseball pinball machine c.1937. Full standing pinball machine with baseball decorated wooden interior playing field remains in full working order. The exterior casing has been repainted and the four leg wooden base is a later replacement of the original. 16" wide, 36" long, 35" tall: EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$250.00

471	Pair of Shibe Park stadium seats. Red painted straight back wooden and metal chairs from the defunct Shibe Park/Connie Mack stadium. Red paint is a later coat with #'s 8 and 9 also repainted: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$625.00

472	Yankee Stadium seat. Original wooden and cast iron single chair from Yankee Stadium retains a fine coat of vintage blue paint with #5 painted in black on the top back slat (overpainted on an earlier illegible number in the period). Curved back seat retains its commemorative Yankee Stadium brass placard as originally provided when the seats were removed: EX	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,300.00

473	Pair of Veterans Stadium seats. Metal and plastic blue seats from the recently demolished Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Seats are numbered 1 and 2 with figural Liberty Bell end panels: EX-MT	($250.00-$350.00)	$250.00

474	Row of three Shibe Park stadium seats. Set of three grey painted wooden and cast iron seats from Shibe Park retains a fine vintage patina. Numbers 5, 6, and 7 have been repainted on the back slats: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$450.00

475	Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium locker. One of the more unique stadium relics that we have had the privilege of offering. This cast iron and mesh locker originated from the collection of veteran collector Paul Hill. When describing this piece, we feel compelled to pose the following query, to which there is no definitive answer: How many Hall of Fame players hung their jerseys in this locker? The fact that it spanned several generations offers the following possibilities: Ruth, Foxx, Gehrig, Klein, Mathewson, Cobb, and even Joe Jackson. The locker itself is in original condition retaining a period coat of paint, which has alligatored from age. The top shelf remains along with the hooks that held literally hundreds of jerseys over the years. The display possibilities for this piece are endless. 24" deep x 32" wide x 78" tall, accompanied by photographs and other supporting documents of the locker in Shibe Park. Wonderful item with absolutely intriguing historical relevance: VG-EX	($4,000.00-$5,000.00)	$2,600.00

476	Vintage stadium hot dog vending machine c.1950s. Portable hot dog vending case titled the "Walky Teria" has a dual lift lid top and three inset red sliding panels on the sides with "Super Hit Dog" labeling on two of the panels. Retains its original canvas neck strapping and has a weathered painted surface making for a visually appealing period display piece. 15" tall by 17" wide: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$550.00

477	"Champions 1948" stadium banner. Huge 18'2"x8'2" red, white, and blue canvas stadium banner attributed to the Cleveland Indians. Oversized banner retains excellent original color with some fraying to the far left edge, which would have been attached to a flag pole of some type. While no direct provenance is known, the offered piece did originate from the collection of a Cleveland Indians fan and collector who is now deceased: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$400.00

478	*UPDATED DESCRIPTION* RFK Stadium reserved seats sign. Vintage painted metal sign from the defunct Washington D.C. stadium lists prices for reserved seating. Removed from RFK Stadium after its demolition. 9"x24" with some general surface wear incl. a few paint chips: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$900.00

479	Rare Crosley Field usher's hat c.1920s-30s. Early red usher's hat from Cincinnati's Crosley Field has embroidered titling across the front in blue chain stitching. The hat remains intact with its original wicker mesh border encircling the body of the hat and the hard composite hat bill. Fechheimer Bros. Co., Cincinnati mfg. label remains inside the hat. Overall condition is quite good given its original use with tattering to a few areas, some splits in the wicker trim, and some puckering to the surface of the brim: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$1,500.00

480	Braves Field figural stadium seat end panel. Vintage cast iron end panel taken from a Braves Field, Boston stadium seat. Desirable figural dTcor includes a baseball diamond with a catcher's mitt and a ball shaped figure with seat #36 painted in the center. Very fine condition retaining a large portion of its original green paint: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$650.00

481	Rare "Bambino" baseball pinball machine c.1938. Quintessential baseball related pinball machine, with a large hand painted playing field, has a full color image of Babe Ruth batting. Reverse painted glass backboard remains very clean with only a few very minor chips. Interior playing field is also clean with minimal age wear. The machine remains in general running order and does accept power although we would advise any winning bidders to have the machine rewired. The exterior wooden casing also remains intact and original with colorful baseball graphics. Exterior casing exhibits some typical surface wear incl. scuffing and light scratching. Overall size is 22" wide, 52" long, and 35" tall. Very seldom offered classic from the 1930s era: EX-EX/MT	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$6,900.00

482	UPDATED DESCRIPTION AND PHOTO* Babe Ruth endorsed underwear with its original box c.1920s. Unused one piece undergarment shirt retains its original Babe Ruth tagging inside the collar with facsimile signature, as well as its original cardboard tagging. The shirt remains unused with some light age toning: EX. Also includes the original box featuring a photograph of Ruth on the top of the lid. The box top displays nicely and is missing three of its side aprons (one is present but detached). Box bottom is generally intact: GD-VG. Also includes a Babe Ruth Athletic Underwear 14" mini bat: GD	($400.00-$500.00)	$325.00

483	"Babe Ruth's Home Run Candy" wrapper c.1920s. Uncommon early wrapper features an image of Ruth on the front along with several facsimile signatures. The wrapper has some typical light wrinkling with a few minute edge chips: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$800.00

484	Babe Ruth real photographic postcard c.1924. Early sepia tone real photo postcard pictures Ruth batting in a Yankees uniform. Card is postmarked 1924 on the reverse with period notations. The card front has a few small surface stains and some light general staining: VG	($400.00-$600.00)	$550.00

485	Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Toned "College League" baseball signed on a side panel, "To Joe Mystad? From Babe Ruth". Signature rates 4/6 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX	($1,000.00-$2,000.00)	$1,600.00

486	Lot of (4) vintage Babe Ruth souvenir pocketknives c.1920s-30s. Includes four various endorsed Babe Ruth souvenir knives incl. "1927-60 Home Runs" and three with different pattern bakelite sheaths. Range from 2 1/2" to 3 1/2" long: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	DNS

487	Babe Ruth souvenir wristwatch with its original base, instructions manual, and photo box. Unused watch remains in pristine original condition with a vibrant color image of Ruth on the dial. The $7.95 price tag is still attached and the watch is in running order. Includes its original baseball shaped plastic casing along with instructions manual (rare) picturing Ruth on the front cover. The original box is also included which features an image of Ruth on two side panels (missing the box top). Exceptionally clean and complete exemplar of this classic Ruth endorsed item: Watch/Case: NM, Instructions Manual: VG-EX, Box: GD-VG	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$800.00

488	Lot of (3) pieces of Babe Ruth endorsed sheet music to include: 1928 "Babe Ruth, Babe Ruth, We Know What He Can Do": EX-MT, 1947 "Babe": EX-MT, and 1948 "Safe at Home": VG	($400.00-$600.00)	$325.00

489	Baseball shaped travel clock with inset photograph of Babe Ruth c.1930s-40s. Diminutive brass cased travel clock in the shape of a baseball with an inset sepia tone image of Babe Ruth on the interior. Celluloid sheath in front of the Ruth image has some age toning and a small crack. 2 1/2" tall: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$250.00

490	Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Original 3 1/2"x4 1/2" sepia tone image of Ruth standing with another gentleman signed in bold blue fountain pen, "To My Pal Raye From Babe Ruth". Signature rates 10 out of 10. The image surface has some crazing and is partially adhered at the borders to a small piece of glass which was once in a frame. The glass could be removed if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Photo: VG, Signature: NM-MT	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$2,000.00

491	Babe Ruth St. Mary's "Red Sox" team photograph c.1940s. Sepia tone 7"x9" image after the famous 1912 photo depicting Babe Ruth at the age of 18 with his team at St. Mary's in Baltimore. Image quality remains excellent and the photo is stamped on the back by the International News Co. dating to the 1940s: EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$500.00

492	Babe Ruth "Play Ball" children's composition notebook c.1918-19. Unused 8"x10" children's notebook picturing Babe Ruth on the front cover in Red Sox uniform. Smaller vignette photos of Sallee, E.Collins, and E.Cicotte are positioned beneath Ruth: EX-MT	($400.00-$600.00)	$300.00

493	Babe Ruth "Base Ball Stars" children's composition notebook c.1918-19. Period 6 1/2"x7 1/2" notebook featuring an image of Babe Ruth in Red Sox uniform superimposed on top of a game scene. Interior contains period writings from a young student: VG	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

494	Babe Ruth hand painted portrait baseball by Doc Werner c.1940s. Harridge AL baseball with hand painted portrait of Babe Ruth by itinerant artist Doc Werner. Opposite side panel of the ball has hand drawn lettering of the teams that Ruth played for along with 1915-35 dating. The ball itself has a light clear coat retaining its original surface and has been signed by Werner on the sweet spot: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

495	Rare Babe Ruth Day souvenir stick ball bat c.1947. Original wooden stick ball bat which was distributed as a souvenir for Babe Ruth Day held at Yankee Stadium on April. 27, 1947. The bat measures 36" long and has "Yankees" impressed printing on three sides and "Babe Ruth Day Yankee Stadium April 27, 1947" on the fourth panel. The stick bat has a small hole at the far end from mounting and remains very clean overall. One of only two examples that we have handled: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$1,000.00

496	Babe Ruth auto. baseball c.1920s-30s. Toned and clear coated NL ball signed by Babe Ruth, Connie Mack, and John McGraw. Sigs range from 1-3/4 out of 10 with Ruth remaining very legible. The ball itself has several surface abrasions and some general age toning with a small mounting hole on one panel. There is also a faint vestige of ink on a side panel which may be another signature. Affordable Ruth signed baseball with a desirable and rare John McGraw autograph. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range GD-VG	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,350.00

497	"Bambino" baseball decorative tobacco tin c.1930s. Original painted tin tobacco container features a silhouette of Babe Ruth on the front. The tin shows heavy wear incl. indentations, missing lid, and the middle section of the back panel has been cut away. Presentable example of a very desirable Ruth endorsed tin: PR-GD	($300.00-$400.00)	$400.00

498	"Babe Ruth's Health System" training booklet c.1920s. Scarce leather bound notebook style album contains various photographic pages showing Babe Ruth giving fitness and batting tips. Front cover has impressed gilt titling, "Babe Ruth's Health System". Several of the interior pages have some period notations from the original owner. First example of this obscure Ruth endorsed piece that we have encountered: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$900.00

499	Babe Ruth auto. display piece c.1939. Matted and framed display includes a Babe Ruth auto. paper coaster signed boldly in pencil, "Anne Sincerely Babe Ruth". Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The coaster measures 4" in diameter and has a textured Howard Johnson's logo on the front. Framed with a small 3"x5" original photo of Ruth and his wife Claire eating presumably at the aforementioned Howard Johnson's. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$2,700.00

500	Babe Ruth Memorial souvenir pin c.1948. Clean 1 3/4" diameter celluloid pin issued in memoriam of Babe Ruth. Retains its original red, white, and blue ribbon along with celluloid bat and ball charms: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$300.00