| |
 |
Items For The Auction of July 14th & 15th, 2008
|
|
| |
| |
Lot Number |
Item Description |
Est. Price Range |
Sold For Price |
| |
|
101 |
Lot of (3) Clint Brown related items to include: Clint Brown's major League Baseball Lifetime pass. Silverplated pass with raised lettering inscribed to Brown retains its original leather sheath. The pass itself has some typical age patination: EX; Clint Brown's APBPA Lifetime membership card. Brass card inscribed to Brown retains its original black leather sheath: EX and 1930-31 Cleveland Indians belt buckle. Brass buckle features embossed Indian head logo along with an enamelwork baseball shaped emblem dated "30-31": EX. Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family. |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
|
$1,100.00
|
| |
|
|
102 |
Lot of (2) vintage game used baseballs from the Clint Brown collection to include: June 2, 1936 W.Harridge AL final out baseball with period notations written by Brown indicating this was the final out ball by strikeout. Brown has also signed the sweet spot rating 3 out of 10: VG-EX and Wm.Harridge AL ball (side stamping c.1931-34) with period notations indicating that it was used in the Opening game of the 1933 season against the Detroit Tigers: VG-EX. Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family. |
($300.00-$400.00)
|
$500.00
|
| |
|
|
103 |
1934 U.S. All-Star team Tour of Japan souvenir program. Uncommon variant of a souvenir program issued for the 1934 Tour of Japan featuring a cover image of Ruth, Gehrig, and Foxx. The interior pictures each player on an individual page with biographical information printed in Japanese. Overall condition is quite nice with some light soiling and a small stain spot to the front cover. Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$2,200.00
|
| |
|
|
104 |
Lot of (4) 1934 Tour of Japan related photographs to include: U.S. All-Star team miniature panoramic photo (3 1/2"x9") with vertical tear and edge damage: PR-GD; U.S. All-Star team photograph (5 1/2"x8") pictured in suits standing with Japanese officials. The photo has "Matsuya Studios" raised stamping: EX; Sepia tone image of Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx posed in the dugout in uniform (4"x5"): EX; and a small candid image of Babe Ruth and others in street clothes (2 1/2"x4 1/2"). Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family. |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$350.00
|
| |
|
|
105 |
1934 U.S. All-Star team Tour of Japan team photograph. Sepia tone 4"x6" image picturing the U.S. team that toured the Japan and the Orient in 1934 incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Mack, and Berg. Image quality remains very fine. Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$850.00
|
| |
|
|
106 |
Significant Clint Brown 1934 U.S. All-Star Tour of Japan presentational album. Leather bound album presented to Brown and other Tour members with content relating to the trip. Album reads right to left per Japanese custom and retains its very scarce original leather cover with Japanese characters. Interior includes team autographed sheets for both the American and Japanese teams (two pages) with beautiful ink signatures. U.S. players include Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Mack, Gomez, Berg, Gehringer, and Averill. Signatures range from 9-10 out of 10. The page itself has some very minor soiling. Japanese players have signed on two different pages incl. Jimmy Horio, who signed in English and Japanese, and pitcher Victor Starffin. Remainder of the book contains a total of (24) original images taken during the Tour. Each photo measures 9"x11" and is mounted on cabinet mount stock album pages. Subjects include Ruth, Gehrig, Mack, U.S./Japanese teams, stadium views, and Ocean liner views. Two images have small corner creases mentioned for accuracy only. Balance of the photos remains very clean. The original leather covers remain uncommonly clean retaining their original gilt decor. One of only a handful of these treasured albums extant. In addition, the Brown album is one of only three examples that we have handled that remains in original condition with the covers intact. Of those three, this is without question the finest condition exemplar. Offered publicly for the first time directly by the Brown family. Includes LOA from JSA (autographs) and letter of provenance from the Brown family: Autograph sheets: NM, Covers: Range VG-EX/MT, Interior photo pages: Range EX (only two images)-NM |
($15,000.00-$25,000.00)
|
$24,000.00
|
| |
|
|
107 |
Large format Babe Ruth 1934 Tour of Japan photograph. Impressive 11"x14" original sepia tone image in a matte finish picturing Babe Ruth hitting a home run at Meiji Stadium during the 1934 U.S. All-Star team Tour of Japan. Photo exhibits fine quality for its size picturing Ruth watching the ball sail towards the stands. The image has some surface wear to the far right border including a few surface wrinkles: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$500.00
|
| |
|
|
108 |
1934 Tour of Japan team auto. baseball. Lt. to moderately toned Harridge AL ball signed by (15) members of the U.S. All-Star team which toured Japan and the Orient in 1934. Players include Ruth, Foxx, Gehrig, Mack, Gehringer, Averill, and Moe Berg who also served the United Stated as a military spy. Sigs range from 5-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-EX/MT |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
|
$6,000.00
|
| |
|
|
109 |
Unique Philadelphia Athletics presentational warm up jacket c.1948. Diminutive youth size Philadelphia Athletics warm up jacket was presented in 1948 to six year old Ron Harner as the winner of a drawing conduced by the A's. Blue canvas jacket retains its original elephant logo patch on the front. Interior tail front has Mitchell & Ness mfg. tag along with "R.Harner 28 From Connie Mack" chain stitched onto a large strip tag. The jacket shows typical light to moderate wear including some fraying/separation to one edge of the elephant patch. The lot also includes an original typewritten letter sent by Connie Mack (unsigned) to young Harner with content regarding the jacket, and a modern era reproduction of a vintage photo picturing Harner wearing the jacket at Shibe Park: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
|
$750.00
|
| |
|
|
110 |
Collection of vintage Phila. Athletics memorabilia c.1930-31. Intact estate collection to include: 1930s Phila. Athletics et al auto. baseball, moderately toned NL ball signed by (22) players incl. Collins, Bender, Goslin, Foxx, Harris, Witt, and Miller. Sigs range from 3 to 8 out of 10: Range VG-EX/MT; 14" miniature baseball bat with period ink inscription, "1930 World's Series 2nd Game Shibe Park Athletics vs. St. Louis" along with the line score: EX-MT; (2) 1931 World Series ticket stubs for Game #5 at Phila: EX; A's vs. Senators scorecard (likely relating to the signed ball in this lot): VG; 1930 World Series program at Phila., scored with loose cover: VG; and 1931 World Series program at Phila. signed by several players in the interior incl. Foxx, Hoyt, and Haas. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10. The program itself has some edge wear and an ink notation on the front cover: VG. Includes LOA from JSA |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
|
$1,500.00
|
| |
|
|
111 |
Lefty Grove single signed baseball. George Ellis brand "Official League" baseball signed across the sweet spot. Black felt tip signature rates 7 out of 10. Ball is moderately toned with light to moderate soiling. Includes LOA from JSA: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$2,000.00
|
| |
|
|
112 |
Unique 1913 World Series panoramic photograph. Oversized 14"x49" framed photographic display originating from the personal collection of Phila. Athletics player Stuffy McInnis. Center portion of the display features individual real photographic panoramic images of Shibe Park and the Polo Grounds with thousands of fans visible in both. Collage style arrangement of Phila. Athletics players are positioned to the left and right of the image incl. Pennock, Collins, and Baker. Managers Connie Mack and John McGraw are also pictured on either side of the top panoramic image. "World's Series-New York and Phila." is painted in white lettering on the original mount along with date of 1913 at the bottom. Marked "Photo Ill. Co., Philadelphia. The surface has some age toning and soiling which could likely be improved with restoration/cleaning. Additionally, there is a puncture area (no losses to the image) in the background area/top photo and some areas of light abrasions to the surface emulsion. First example of this likely unique and custom made image that we have encountered: VG |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
113 |
1929 Phila. Athletics team auto. panoramic photograph. Matted and framed 7"x30" sepia tone image picturing the World Champion 1929 Athletics standing in a row at Shibe Park. Each player has signed his respective image including Foxx, Collins, Simmons, Cochrane, Grove, and Mack. The signatures themselves have been delicately traced over in black fountain pen in the period. Although enhanced, the autographs present nicely and in many cases the enhancements are only visible upon very close inspection. The image itself retains excellent contrast with only a few minor areas of surface imperfections. The photo remains housed in its original matting and frame and is identified in period ink on the matting, "Presented to Billy Fox by Connie Mack and his World Champions". The matting has some areas of heavy staining and a few splits. Affordable exemplar of a tough and desirable World Championship signed image. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication (with note to enhancement): Signatures: Range EX-NM, Photo: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
|
$1,100.00
|
| |
|
|
114 |
Connie Mack single signed baseball. Clean B.Johnson AL ball signed in fountain pen across the sweet spot. Signature rates 8 to 9 out of 10 (overall grade of 8 has been assigned by PSA/DNA). One of finest Mack singles we have handled with regard to age and condition. Includes LOA's from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball EX/MT, Signature: NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$8,000.00
|
| |
|
|
115 |
Philadelphia Athletics Cuban Tour related photographic album from the Amos Strunk collection c.1910-14. Leather bound 10"x13" photo album with approx. (175) original photographs neatly affixed to the black album pages chronicling a baseball tour which made stops in Florida, Cuba, and Texas among other southern destinations. The images range from 3"x4" to 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" picturing a variety of subjects to include A's team photo; A's player images incl. Strunk/Plank/E.Collins/C.Mack/F.Baker; Image of star Cuban player A.Marsans; Candid images of the players in a variety of foreign locales; Regional images including hotels/monuments/etc. The images remain very clean having been nicely preserved by the original album housing. Album itself exhibits typical handling wear incl. cover chipping and separation at the spine area. Fine period photographic album containing many unique images which have not previously been known to exist: Album: VG, Photographs: range EX-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
|
$4,000.00
|
| |
|
|
116 |
1922-23 Tour of the Orient photographic album from the Amos Strunk collection. Hard bound 10"x14" photographic album with original Oriental themed silk cover contains over (200) original images with relation to the 1922-23 Tour of the Orient. The photos range in size from 3"x4" to 9"x11" depicting a broad and substantive array of subjects to include: U.S. All-Star team photos; Individual player images both in uniform and street clothes; regional images including cultural and historic sites; Baseball game action photos incl. Hong Kong, Japan, and China; Several formal banquet photos some of which picture the entire U.S. All-Star team, and many others. The photos themselves have been finely preserved within the album and range from EX/MT to NM. The album remains fully intact with some light surface wear to the silk coated covering. The album also contains several decorative paper items from the Tour including an itinerary and passenger listing from the Empress of Canada ship. Excellent historical offering with very strong breakdown value: Album: EX, Photographs: Range EX/MT-NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
|
$10,000.00
|
| |
|
|
117 |
Chicago White Sox team photograph c.1920-23. Appealing candid original sepia tone image picturing the Chicago White Sox posed in full uniform inside the dugout. The photo was taken shortly after the famed 1919 Black Sox scandal rocked the team with conspirators notably absent from the image. Players include Collins, Srtunk, Schalk, and manager Gleason. 5"x7" : EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
|
$1,600.00
|
| |
|
|
118 |
Significant baseball photographic album from the Amos Strunk collection. Hard bound scrapbook style photographic album compiled by Amos Strunk c.1908-20 chronicling his career in Major League Baseball. The album contains over (60) original images with a myriad of subjects to include numerous photos of notable Hall of Fame members and obscure players. Photo sizes range from 3"x4" to 8"x10". Subjects include: Tris Speaker; Nap Lajoie, Connie Mack, (2) Christy Mathewson, Rube Marquard, Frank Baker, Shibe Park, Polo Grounds, Babe Ruth (with the Red Sox posed with Billy Sunday and Ed Barrow), Herb Pennock, 1913 World Series, 1910 Athletics team (loose), Boston Red Sox team photo c.1918 (3 1/2"x5", loose from the album), and others. The album also contains period newspaper photos and articles, premium photographs, several Amos Strunk auto. photos, misc. paper items, and supplements, many of which relate to the 1910-15 era Athletics. The images remain in very fine condition for the most part and could be professionally removed from the album if so desired. Many of the finest photographers of the era are represented including Charles Conlon, Geo. Grantham Bain, and Don Lee. Please contact us for a more detailed description and photo inventory. Wonderful photographic relic with substantial breakdown value: Album: GD-VG, Photographs: Range VG-NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
|
$17,000.00
|
| |
|
|
119 |
Important 1908 Philadelphia Athletics team photograph with "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Joe Jackson began his baseball career in 1900 at the tender age of 13 with the Brandon Mill baseball team in his South Carolina hometown. From an early age it was evident that Jackson was truly something special. Even the rural sandlot fields of South Carolina could not mask Jackson's raw talent and eventually the rest of the baseball world began to take notice. In 1908, Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics purchased Jackson's contract from the Greenville Spinners of the Carolina Association for $325. Jackson had recently married and was reluctant to leave the comforts of his Southern hometown for the bustling Northeastern city of Philadelphia. Generally unhappy while in Philadelphia for portions of both the 1908 and 1909 seasons, Jackson had some trouble adjusting to life with the Athletics. In fact, on several occasions Connie Mack had to literally chase Jackson down after he fled the team. Consequently, he spent a portion of that time in the minor leagues. Jackson played most of the 1909 season with the South Atlantic League team in Savannah, Georgia for which he batted an astounding .358. It was clear that Jackson was simply not content with Philadelphia, and manager Mack was equally frustrated even though he clearly recognized the talent that Jackson possessed. Although Connie Mack was certainly one of the finest tacticians that the game has ever seen, he made a grave misjudgment in Jackson's case. After the 1909 season, Jackson was traded to the Cleveland Naps for Bris Lord and the rest is history.
The offered original image pictures the 1908 Philadelphia Athletics team posed in full uniform at Shibe Park. Players include Frank Baker, Eddie Collins, Eddie Plank, Chief Bender, Connie Mack (mgr.), and a twenty year old rookie Joe Jackson. Image quality is absolutely flawless retaining its original contrast and clarity with literally no surface wear. Blank back is equally clean. The photo is one of only two original surviving
exemplars known, and is without question the superior condition image by two to three grades. Additionally, this exact image was reproduced in the back of the Phila. Athletics program for the first game played at Shibe Park in 1909. Its immense scarcity is almost certainly due to the fact that Jackson's tenure with the 1908 team was very brief, playing in only five games. Fresh example from the collection of Philadelphia Athletics player Amos Strunk ranks as one of the most desirable 20th century baseball team related images: NM |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
|
$24,000.00
|
| |
|
|
120 |
Philadelphia Athletics $100,000 Infield original photograph by Charles Conlon c.1909. Scarce original 8"x10" sepia tone image picturing Connie Mack's vaunted $100,000 infield of Stuffy McInnis, Danny Murphy, Frank Baker, Jack Barry, and Eddie Collins. The players were so named in response to a comment made by manager Connie Mack that he "would not part with them for even $100,000." The image actually pictures both Murphy and Collins even though Collins replaced Murphy at second base bumping him to the right field position. The photo retains excellent clarity typically found in Conlon's work with an area of paper loss to the backing of the surface emulsion on the far right edge (not apparent from the front). Stamped by Conlon on the reverse: EX-MT (with note to paper loss) |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
|
$2,500.00
|
| |
|
|
121 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1918. Original sepia tone 3 1/2"x6" image picturing Babe Ruth posed in a Boston Red Sox uniform leaning on a baseball bat. Photo quality remains very fine with a few imperfections to the surface emulsion in the background area. "Babe Ruth" is written in period ink at the bottom margin. Uncommon early original candid image of a young Ruth pictured just before his epic sale to the New York Yankees: EX-EX/MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
|
$2,000.00
|
| |
|
|
122 |
Boston Red Sox pennant c.1915-18. Oversized 35" long pennant features a Red Sox "World Champions" medallion style logo at the left side with "Red Sox" lettering across the body. Fine general condition with light age toning: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$1,200.00
|
| |
|
|
122a |
Rare 1898 Boston Beaneaters National League Championship locket. Gold hinged lid locket in honor of the Boston Beaneaters National League Championship. The locket measures just under 1" in diameter and is inscribed on the back, "Bostons Champions 1898". The exterior top lid of the locket features an engraved sunburst design with a small inset center diamond. The Beaneaters were one of the more powerful teams of the 19th century capturing eight NL titles with such players as Jimmy Collins, Hugh Duffy, Bobby Lowe, Kid Nichols, and Vic Willis. First example of this rare and early NL Championship award piece that we have encountered: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
|
$4,500.00
|
| |
|
|
123 |
Scarce 1919 Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox single signed baseball. The Curse; Harry Frazee; eighty six years between World Championships, and Babe Ruth "Sold to the Yankees". These utterances and innumerable others have become part of American sports and cultural history, and the very name "Babe Ruth" is now legendary. Nonetheless, Ruth's popularity did not explode until his epic sale from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees. Ruth related objects dating to his early years with the Red Sox (1915-1919) are relatively rare and infrequently offered, with signatures from that period even scarcer.
Offered is a Reach "American League" baseball bearing the stampings of Pacific Coast League president Allan T. Baum (Tenure: 1912-1919). The ball is signed across the sweet spot, "Babe Ruth" in blue fountain pen rating 8 out of 10. Ruth has notated on an adjacent side panel, "Oct. 20/19" in his hand rating 7/8 out of 10. The ball was likely signed during a series of barnstorming games Ruth played against Pacific Coast League teams led by Chicago White Sox player Buck Weaver, who would be banished from baseball in 1920 for his involvement with the 1919 World Series fix. The ball itself exhibits some light to moderate surface abrasions with the signature and dating contrasting nicely against the light cream colored ball. Outstanding rarity is among a scant handful of documented Red Sox era Babe Ruth single signed baseballs extant. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
($10,000.00-$15,000.00)
|
$16,000.00
|
| |
|
|
123a |
Rare Billy Southworth professional model baseball bat c.1921-29. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 35.4oz. The bat exhibits tremendous use including ball marks, cleat marks, area of checking to the back of the barrel, and a repaired handle crack. During the labeling period on the offered bat, Southworth played for several teams including the Boston Braves, New York Giants, and St. Louis Cardinals. Highly desirable playing career example of an elusive game used bat from a 2008 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: VG-EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
124 |
1912 Boston Red Sox real photographic postcard. Crisp sepia tone real photographic postcard picturing the 1912 World Champion Boston Red Sox posed at Fenway Park in full uniform. Players are identified on their respective images including Wood, Speaker, Collins, Stahl, and Hooper. Postmarked Oct. 10, 1912 on the reverse with baseball related period writing. Condition is very fine with flawless image quality: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$800.00
|
| |
|
|
125 |
1912 Boston Red Sox World Series souvenir pin. Rare 1 1/4" diameter souvenir pin in the shape of a baseball printed with "World Series 1912 Red Sox". The pin front has some light age foxing and retains its original "A.R. Lopez Co., Boston" paper label on the back. Additionally, the pin retains its rare original red "sock" backing measuring 7" tall with a few holes and general age wear: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$2,250.00
|
| |
|
|
126 |
1907 Boston Braves Opening Day invitation and game ticket with original envelope. Ornate 8"x10" foldout invitation with engraved American eagle decoration on the front. Decorative script font invites the recipient to the "Opening Game of the Season" at the Columbus Avenue Base Ball Grounds, Boston. The invitation is accompanied by its original ticket (3"x4 1/2") on cardboard stock compliments of the "Boston Base Ball Club". Both the invitation and ticket remain very clean as they were housed in their original envelope (included) with apparent minimal handling wear: EX/MT-NM |
($2,000.00-$2,500.00)
|
$2,000.00
|
| |
|
|
127 |
1914 Boston Braves large format team photograph. Rare 16"x20" imperial sized team photograph picturing the World Champion "Miracle Braves" posed in full uniform. Players are identified on an original paper label at the bottom including Evers, Maranville, Gowdy, Mann, Rudolph, and Mitchell. "World's Champions" titling is affixed to the bottom of the image. Interior image quality remains very fine with excellent contrast. The exterior edges of the photo have some foxing from age and a few typical chips/tears. The photo is affixed to its original mount and housed in a period Victorian oak frame: VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
|
$1,350.00
|
| |
|
|
128 |
Scarce 1917 Chicago White Sox team auto. baseball with "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. In 1917, an interesting and foreboding twist of fate occurred that would greatly benefit, and in many ways seal the fate of, the Chicago White Sox. The "Southsiders" had finished third and second in the American League for the 1915 and 1916 campaigns respectively. For the 1917 season, the White Sox added two key members, first baseman Chick Gandil, and shortstop Swede Risberg. They were, in part, the extra ingredient the Sox needed to take the American League title in 1917 en route to a World Series victory over the New York Giants. Ironically, those two very players, along with six others, would find themselves embroiled in the most infamous scandal in Major League Baseball history - the "fix" of the 1919 World Series.
Offered is an extremely scarce and quite possibly unique surviving exemplar of a 1917 World Champion Chicago White Sox team-signed baseball. Lightly toned Ban Johnson AL baseball retains bold stampings with red and blue stitching. The ball has been signed by (15) members of the team as follows with those Black Sox who would later be banished from baseball identified with asterisks: Eddie Collins, Reb Russell, R.L. "Ziggy" Hasbrook, Dave Danforth, Chick Gandil *, Fred McMullin *, Happy Felsch *, U.C. "Red" Faber, Buck Weaver *, Ray Shalk, Shano Collins, Lefty Williams *, Byrd Lynn, Chas. "Swede" Risberg *, and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson *. The signatures range from 1 to 8 out of 10 with all but two remaining clearly legible. Interestingly, the Joe Jackson signature remains one of the strongest on the baseball, rating 7 out of 10.
Jackson is a tragic figure in baseball history who, to this day, holds the third highest career batting average of all time at .356 behind Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby. He was illiterate, but learned to sign his name laboriously, which he almost never did, with the result that his signature is extremely rare on any medium. Only a few authentic autographs exist on a baseball, making this example that much rarer, historic, and desirable. Also, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first 1917 White Sox team baseball signed by seven of the "Eight Men Out" to have been offered at auction. The ball originated from a Massachusetts area family and is being offered publicly for the first time. The baseball represents an amazing historical sports rarity and is without question one of only a handful of World Championship team-signed balls that date from the 1910s era. Includes LOA from JSA: Overall: VG/EX-EX/MT |
($25,000.00-$35,000.00)
|
$26,000.00
|
| |
|
|
129 |
1914 "Chi-Feds" Federal League baseball souvenir pin. Scarce one day issue pin measuring 1 3/4" in diameter as distributed on Aug. 22, 1914 for "Base Ball Day". Celluloid pin features the Chicago Federal League team logo at the center with dating, titling, and "Lincoln Park Chapter No. 177 R.A.M." at the top. Surface remains very clean with only light age wear to the back: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
|
$600.00
|
| |
|
|
130 |
1915 Kansas City Federal League baseball team souvenir pin. Celluloid button measures 1 1/4" in diameter as issued for the rebel two year league. Baseball shaped pin has "Federal Booster K.C. 1915" in red lettering. The pin surface exhibits some moderate crazing while the back retains its original Whitehead & Hoag paper labeling: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
131 |
Christy Mathewson auto. postcard c.1918. World War I era photographic postcard written to Mathewson's wife, Jane Stoughton Mathewson, while serving in the U.S. military during World War I. The reverse of the postcard includes several lines of text and has been signed, "Christy" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$1,300.00
|
| |
|
|
132 |
Detroit Tigers team auto. baseball c.1917-18. Lt. toned B.Johnson AL ball signed by (21) players incl. Cobb, Crawford, Bush, Jennings (light), Jones, Veach, and Spencer. Sigs range from 2-8 out of 10. Early and complete team signed baseball with Tigers legends Cobb, Crawford, and Jennings. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range GD-EX/MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$1,700.00
|
| |
|
|
133 |
Larry Lajoie auto. cut signature. Unlined card stock measuring 2"x3 1/2" signed in bold blue ink along with "1-28-55" dating. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
134 |
Christy Mathewson "Big Six" baseball board game top c.1913. Color lithographic lid to the Mathewson endorsed board game pictures Mathewson in a classic pitching pose. The coloring had faded slightly and a dark stain affects the bottom portion. Exhibits general wear incl. soiling. Matted and framed: GD-VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$800.00
|
| |
|
|
135 |
1913 Charles Ebbets auto. typed letter. Typed letter on ornate Brooklyn team stationary signed by Brooklyn Dodgers team President Charles Ebbets. Ebbets' signature is a nearly perfect example (9/10). Letter has been matted and framed to an overall size of 13" by 16" and appears to be in EX-MT condition with typical fold lines. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$750.00
|
| |
|
|
136 |
Rare Louisville Slugger advertising display sign c.1939. Large 22"x29" matted and framed cardboard display sign contains oval portraits of the greatest players to have used Louisville Slugger bats, including Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Lajoie, Wagner, and Speaker. Attractive color tinted image of the newly opened National Baseball Hall of Fame is positioned at the bottom. Overall eye appeal is very strong with bright original color. Top right corner and bottom left corners each have some simple restoration to surface chips. The center portion of the sign has some light to moderate surface scratching from with vestiges of vintage pencil impressions. Missing its original easel backstand. One of only three examples that we have handled: VG |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$2,200.00
|
| |
|
|
137 |
Old Gold Cigarettes baseball advertising display piece c.1930-40s. Attractive three panel triptych features a center panel with baseball fans graphic advertising Old Gold Cigarettes. Center panel is flanked by two end panels picturing colorful baseball game scenes. Colors remain vibrant and rich with the center panel having some moderate surface soiling to the top area. Uncommon classic baseball display piece in complete three panel state: EX-MT (with note to soiling) |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
|
$1,800.00
|
| |
|
|
138 |
Spalding baseball advertising display sign c.1910-15. Original 14"x20" cardboard sign was likely displayed in a sporting goods store front window to advertise Spalding baseball products. The center portion of the display pictures an image of a Spalding National League baseball with a full game scene in progress in the background. Red lettering above and below the center imagery advertises several baseball games in the Ohio area. The sign itself has some typical surface toning from age with some minor chipping at the edges. The bottom edge of the sign has been slightly trimmed (appears to be approx. 1/4" to 1/2) which does affect some of the writing. Blank back has some period ink notations written in large lettering. Matted and framed. First example of this particular advertising display that we have handled: VG-EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
139 |
Spalding baseball advertising display clock c.1930-40s. Large 15" diameter electric wall clock with baseball shaped Spalding advertising logo at the center. Reverse painted glass interior remains fairly clean with minimal flaking. The clock is in working order including back lit display: EX |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
|
$2,100.00
|
| |
|
|
140 |
Spalding "Antique" ring decorated baseball bat c.1890-1900. Full size 34 1/2" long 19th century bat has a large stenciled Spalding logo centerbrand with two black painted rings on either side. "ANTIQUE" lettering is stenciled to the right along with ring painted decor on the barrel end. The bat remains very attractive with original patination and surface: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$1,300.00
|
| |
|
|
140a |
1926 National League Golden Jubilee boxed baseball set. Cased set of two National League baseballs presented at the Feb. 2, 1926 NL 50th Anniversary banquet. Exterior casing has some surface flaking to the gilt covering and lt. wear to the lettering on the lid. The left corner joint has some tape reinforcement but is complete. The baseballs themselves have some light toning with one remaining unused and the other featuring (8) circular decal discs picturing the NL Presidents: VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
|
$1,800.00
|
| |
|
|
141 |
Rare Reach umpire's counter with Five Balls/Four Strikes configuration c.1890. Early celluloid pocket counter features Reach logo on one side and a mechanical scorer on the reverse. Rarely offered piece as the rules changed from five balls to four, and four strikes to three, in 1887: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
|
$2,000.00
|
| |
|
|
142 |
Scarce 1912 "Casey at the Bat" book by Phineas Thayer. Desirable first hard cover edition of the legendary baseball tale features a baseball themed decorative cover and interior color tinted illustrative plates. Remains fairly clean but for some wear to the spine area, which has become slightly loose: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$650.00
|
| |
|
|
143 |
"New York" pennant c.1910-15. Early two piece construction pennant with applied lettering and interlocking "NY" logo at the left. Unclear whether the pennant was issued for the New York Highlanders/Yankees or general athletics, although very attractive in either case: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
|
$900.00
|
| |
|
|
144 |
Exquisite figural baseball music box c.1920s. Ornate silverplated figural music box is composed of an oversized baseball shaped compartment atop a diamond shaped base with crossed bat decoration. The lid to the baseball compartment lifts to reveal a windup music box which plays "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". Craftsmanship is of the highest quality inclusive of intaglio decor etched throughout the surface of the piece. Uninscribed area with a brass base surface is found near the front of the base where a monogram of the owner is sometimes located. One of only a handful of documented examples known. Of those known, two were presented to baseball dignitaries such as the Wrigley family of Chicago. The music box remains in outstanding original condition and is in running order. Overall size is quite impressive measuring 11" long at the base: EX/MT-NM |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
|
$8,500.00
|
| |
|
|
145 |
Baseball decorative shaving mug c.1900. Hand painted porcelain mug with colorful baseball game scene that wraps around the entire body of the mug. Unmarked handled vessel remains in original unrestored condition with vibrant color. First example of this exact piece that we have encountered. 4 1/2" tall: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$550.00
|
| |
|
|
146 |
Pair of baseball figural statues by P.Testi c.1910. Rare original bronze/copper plated figural statues depicting a 1910 era batsman in a batting stance and pitcher in windup pose. The statues are signed by artist "P.Testi, New York" and were cast at the noted New York metalwork foundry of P.Mori. The figurals retain a fine original patina with excellent detail and features. There is some typical light patination to the copper surfaces. 9 1/2" tall. The offered period statues are one of the more sought after of their type from the early 1900s and are not to be confused with similar modern era bronze reproductions: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
147 |
1889 "The Pennant Winners" New York Base Ball Club porcelain plate. Plate features composite renderings of (20) members of the 1889 championship Giants team incl. Buck Ewing, John Ward, Roger Connor, Tim Keefe, James "Orator Jim" O'Rourke, and Mickey Welch. The Giants were the dominant team of the era with a record of 84-47 in 1888 and 83-43 in 1889. Four small chips affecting the perimeter are the only notable flaws. Manufacturer's mark on back reads "WHM Co." Measures 8" diameter: VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
148 |
Baseball chalkware figural statue c.1907. Large 22" tall figural chalkware baseball pitcher retains the majority of its original bronze paint and attractive original surface. The figure is signed with a stamped impression on the back of the base, "The American ? Co., Philadelphia Pa". The figure has had some relatively minor restoration to the right hand, the left ankle, and the bill of the hat, but remains in fine condition overall. While not formally identified, the statue resembles the distinct pose commonly associated with Christy Mathewson. One of only three examples that we have encountered, likely due to the original fragility of the piece: EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
|
$1,900.00
|
| |
|
|
149 |
1895 Charles Comiskey presentational cane. Ebonized wooden cane with an ornate gold handle with repousse decor is inscribed, "Presented by St. P. F. D. 1895" which is an abbreviation for St. Paul Fire Department. Intaglio engraved "CC" initials for Comiskey are found on the end of the cane handle. Comiskey relocated to St. Paul, MN after purchasing the St. Paul Saints baseball team. The cane itself remains in fine overall condition with minimal wear to the gold handle. The very bottom of the cane is missing its protective metal sheath. 34" tall. Canes were one of the most highly regarded presentational items of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the offered example relating to one of the most prominent names in baseball history. Includes letter of provenance from the family and a custom made shadow box display case: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$3,250.00
|
| |
|
|
150 |
Pair of Heubach German bisque porcelain baseball figurines c.1880s. Striking matched pair of 12" tall bisque porcelain baseball batsman and pitcher figurines. Light blue and red uniform coloring remains vibrant and bold. Overall condition is very fine with only a few small rim chips to the bottom edges of the bases. Marked under the base of each statue with German hallmarks. The batter is missing his original bat (common): EX-MT (with note to base chips) |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$1,100.00
|
| |
|
|
151 |
Rare baseball advertising matchsafe with striking plate c.1890s. Cardboard wall mounted matchsafe features a color lithographic baseball scene advertising "Consols" brand cigarettes with script lettered slogan, "Don't Strike the Wall Strike the Ball". Three dimensional matchsafe remains intact at the bottom portion with a textured match striking plate affixed to the backboard. 8" tall with some adhesive residue on the reverse from wall mounting. First example that we have encountered of this possibly unique 19th century baseball display piece: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
152 |
1894 Baltimore Orioles Championship celluloid medal. Rare early celluloid medal features a composite image of the 1894 Champion Orioles incl. HOF'ers McGraw, Brouthers, and Kelley on front. The back features ornate titling and patent date. Celluloid is slightly "pulling" up from metal rim at right front edge. Measures 1 3/4" diam. and retains its original black and orange ribbon with brass pin back bar. A fine example of this rare and condition sensitive piece: EX-EX/MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$3,250.00
|
| |
|
|
153 |
Superb figural baseball statue c.1860-70's. Wonderful cast pewter figure of a pioneer style baseball player wearing collared shirt, long pants, buckle belt, early sectional hat, and laced boots. Player is standing atop a round base with simulated grass surface and is holding a ball while leaning on a bat. Retains portions of its original bronze paint with wear in appropriate handling areas and retains its original black marble base. Measures 10" total height. Originated from a New England estate and was then housed in a private collection for the last 15 years: EX |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
|
$2,000.00
|
| |
|
|
154 |
Collection of Thurman Munson Lehman High School athletic letterman's sweater patches and related items c.1963-65. Grouping of original embroidered athletic letterman's patches awarded to Thurman Munson while attending the Canton, OH high school. Includes (3) football, (3) basketball, "1965" football patch, "1965" basketball patch, "W" patch, tassel with "65" charm, and a 1961 "Worley Playground Junior Boys City Champions" Volleyball title award ribbon, which features Munson's name along with Canton Recreation Dept. titling: VG-EX. Includes eleven individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson: Range EX-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
|
$650.00
|
| |
|
|
155 |
1964 Thurman Munson "Canton Repository All-Stars" figural baseball trophy. Geometrical wooden trophy stands 12" tall with a figural cast metal batter at the center. Inscribed silver placard is affixed to the front, "Canton Repository All-Stars 1964 Thurman Munson 2nd Base". Condition is very fine overall with minimal age and handling wear. Awarded to Munson at the age of 17 by a Canton area newspaper for being an outstanding high school player. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
|
$500.00
|
| |
|
|
156 |
Pair of Thurman Munson baseball figural trophies and award ribbon c.1960-62. Includes two small youth league figural baseball trophies presented to Munson dated 1961 and 1962. Inscribed "Jr. Lge. Champs 1961 Huskies" and "1962 Huskies CBABA Champs". Both trophies remain clean with minimal age wear: EX-MT. The lot also includes an original award ribbon presented to Munson in 1960 for the "Worley Playground Junior Boys City Champions" title, which features Munson's name along with Canton City Recreation Dept. titling: VG-EX. Includes three individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson. |
($750.00-$1,000)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
157 |
Lot of (4) Thurman Munson Lehman High School baseball letterman's sweater patches c.1963-65. Group of original embroidered letterman's sweater patches awarded to Thurman Munson while attending the Canton, OH area high school in the mid 1960s. Each "L" shaped letter features an applied silk baseball shaped logo at the bottom. Includes four individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$550.00
|
| |
|
|
158 |
1966 Thurman Munson Canton, Ohio "Repository All-Stars" figural baseball trophy. Wooden trophy stands 10" tall with a figural batter at the top. Brass placard affixed to the front is inscribed, "1966 Repository All-Star Thurman Munson-C". Condition is very fine overall with minimal age and handling wear. Awarded to Munson at the age of 19 by a Canton area newspaper for being an outstanding high school player. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
|
$700.00
|
| |
|
|
159 |
1967 Thurman Munson Cape Cod League Batting Championship trophy. Significant figural trophy presented to Munson as the batting champion of the prestigious Cape Cod League. 16" tall trophy with a silverplated loving cup style body and a figural batsman at the top. Wooden base has an inset silver placard inscribed with the Schaefer Beer Co. logo and "1967 Batting Champion Cape Cod League". Condition remains outstanding with minimal visible wear. Established in 1885, the Cape Cod League has featured many of the best players in the country, including Carlton Fisk and Thurman Munson. Munson participated in the league during the summer of 1967 leading the Chatham A's to their first ever league title. Batting an incredible .420 for the season, Munson's performance was outstanding. In fact, the trophy for the best batsman in the league has since been renamed the "Thurman Munson Award". Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
|
$2,500.00
|
| |
|
|
160 |
Pair of Thurman Munson Handball trophies. Includes 1971 "CAC Singles Champion Class A" trophy standing 9" tall with figural player on top: EX-MT and "CAC Doubles 1st" trophy standing 12" tall with figural player on top. The nameplate is slightly off center: VG-EX. According to Diana Munson, Thurman's infrequent practice while playing baseball on the road would infuriate his handball opponents. Whenever Munson returned home, he would, on most occasions, defeat the most seasoned handball player who often competed on a daily basis. Includes two individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson. |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$350.00
|
| |
|
|
161 |
Thurman Munson Kent State University Freshman season figural baseball trophy. Diminutive 7 1/2" tall wooden trophy with a figural brass batsman on top has a brass placard on the wooden base inscribed, "K.S.U. 1966 Frosh Leading Hitter Thurman Munson .416". As a three letter athlete in high school, Munson was a highly touted young player. Although several major colleges recruited Munson through hundreds of calls andletters, he elected to go to Kent State University near his hometown on a scholarship. Amazingly, he was equally recruited for his football abilities. Munson excelled during his time at Kent State, winning numerous baseball accolades. He was subsequently drafted as the Yankees number one pick in 1969 after only 99 games in the Minor Leagues. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$1,000.00
|
| |
|
|
162 |
Lot of (3) Thurman Munson award pieces with relation to Kent State University. Includes 1974 All-American Athlete Certificate issued by the Kent State Alumni Association, 8"x10" matted and framed: EX-MT; Award plaque presented to Munson from the Town of Kent and Towners Social Club in 1974 for "Dedication and Loyal Service to Baseball", 9"x12": EX-MT; and 1977 Kent State Alumni Association "Special Achievement Award" mahogany plaque with engraved silverplated placard, 9"x11": NM. Includes three individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson. |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$600.00
|
| |
|
|
163 |
1965 Thurman Munson Canton, Ohio "Repository All-Stars" figural baseball trophy. Classic wooden trophy stands 10" tall with a figural cast metal batter at the top. Brass placard affixed to the front is inscribed, "1965 Repository All-Star Class A Team SS T.Munson". Condition is very fine overall with minimal age and handling wear. Awarded to Munson at the age of 18 by a Canton area newspaper for being an outstanding high school player. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
|
$550.00
|
| |
|
|
164 |
Thurman Munson Kent State University figural baseball trophy. 11" tall wooden trophy with a figural brass batsman on the top has a brass placard on the wooden base inscribed, "19-K.S.U.-67 Leading Hitter Thurman Munson". As a three letter athlete in high school, Munson was a highly touted young player. Although several of major colleges recruited Munson through hundreds of calls and letters, he elected to go to Kent State University near his hometown on a scholarship. Amazingly, he was equally recruited for his football abilities. Munson excelled during his time at Kent State, winning numerous baseball accolades. He was subsequently drafted as the Yankees number one pick in 1969 after only 99 games in the Minor Leagues. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$800.00
|
| |
|
|
165 |
1969 Thurman Munson "Vince Shupe Memorial Award". Elegant 22" tall figural trophy with two handled cup design and a Greco Roman athletic figure on the top. Brass placard inscribed to Thurman Munson is affixed to the base. Vince Shupe was a Canton, OH area athlete who played with the Boston Braves for one year during World War II in 1945. He passed away at the age of 40. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$650.00
|
| |
|
|
166 |
Thurman Munson Kent State University figural baseball trophy. 13" tall wooden trophy with a figural brass batsman on the top has a brass placard on the wooden base inscribed, "K.S.U. 1968 Leading Hitter Thurman Munson .413". As a three letter athlete in high school, Munson was a highly touted young player. Although several of major colleges recruited Munson through hundreds of calls and letters, he elected to go to Kent State University near his hometown on a scholarship. Amazingly, he was equally recruited for his football abilities. Munson excelled during his time at Kent State, winning numerous baseball accolades. He was subsequently drafted as the Yankees number one pick in 1969 after only 99 games in the Minor Leagues. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$800.00
|
| |
|
|
167 |
Significant 1968 Thurman Munson Binghamton Triplets first professional baseball player contract. Original two page foldout player agreement issued to 21 year old Thurman Munson as his first professional baseball contract. The contract called for Munson to play on the Binghamton club of the National Association for a salary of $500.00. The interior has several handwritten addendums including provisions for a $45,000 signing bonus. Signed at the bottom of the second interior page by Munson in his early full name signature style, Munson's father, and a Binghamton official. The contract also includes two single page addendums regarding a bonus plan and a college tuition reimbursement program. Both are signed by New York Yankees General Manager L.MacPhail Jr and feature a beautiful full name ink signature of Munson rating 9/10 out of 10. After graduating from Kent State, Thurman Munson rose quickly within the baseball world. During a championship season with the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod league, Munson hit for an incredible .420 batting average and was selected by the Yankees as the fourth pick in the first round of the 1968 draft. Very desirable and important player contract dating to the very inception of Munson's professional baseball career. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($10,000.00-$15,000.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
168 |
1969 Thurman Munson New York Yankees rookie player contract. Inaugural contract issued to Munson for his first season as a New York Yankee in 1969. Issued for the modest total of $10,000, two page foldout contract is signed on the interior by Munson, Yankees General Manager L.MacPhail Jr., and American League President Joe Cronin. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 including a fine early Munson signature rating 10 out of 10.
After playing in less than 100 Minor League contests, Thurman Munson was brought to the Yankees Major League club for the first of what would be eleven seasons with the Bronx Bombers. Although he played in just 26 games during the 1969 season, Munson's potential was clearly evident to the Yankees, who made him their starting catcher for the beginning of the 1970 campaign. Rare signed contract from one of the most desirable players of the 1960s-70s era. Includes LOA from JSA, original NY Yankees mailing envelope, and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
|
$11,000.00
|
| |
|
|
169 |
1970 Thurman Munson New York Yankees player contract. Original contract issued to Munson for the 1970 season for a total of $15,000. Three page foldout contract is signed on the interior by Munson, Yankees General Manager L.MacPhail Jr., and American League President Joe Cronin. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 including a blue ink Munson autograph rating 10 out of 10. The 1970 season represented Munson's first full year in the Major Leagues. True to character, Munson lived up to the billing taking the award for the American League Rookie of the Year behind stellar defensive play and a .302 batting average. Rare signed contract from one of the most desirable players of the 1960-70s era. Includes LOA from JSA, Original NY Yankees mailing envelope, and a letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
|
$5,500.00
|
| |
|
|
170 |
1971 Thurman Munson New York Yankees player contract. Original contract issued to Munson for the 1971 season for a total of $30,000. Three page foldout contract is signed on the interior by Munson, Yankees General Manager L.MacPhail Jr., and American League President Joe Cronin. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 including a superb black felt tip autograph by Munson rating 10 out of 10.
By the start of the 1971 season, Munson had established himself as one of the premier players in the American League. 1971 also marked Thurman's first All-Star game appearance. Rare signed contract from one of the most desirable players of the 1960s-70s era. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
|
$4,500.00
|
| |
|
|
171 |
1974 Thurman Munson New York Yankees player contract with related documents including (2) autographed pieces. Original contract issued to Munson for the 1974 season for a total of $75,000. Three page foldout contract is signed on the interior by Munson, Yankees General Manager Gabe Paul, and American League President L.MacPhail Jr. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 including blue ink autograph by Munson rating 10 out of 10.
In addition to the contract, the lot contains several other related documents to include: Original cover letter sent to Munson from Gabe Paul typewritten on Yankees stationary and signed by Paul: NM; Original NY Yankees mailing envelope marked "Personal and Confidential": EX; Typewritten one page contract addendum regarding payment for public relations appearances and related costs signed by Munson and Yankees general manager Gabe Paul: EX-MT; and Typewritten one page supplemental contract issued to Munson regarding Munson's request for a single hotel room while traveling with the team signed by Munson, Gabe Paul, and AL President L.MacPhail: EX-MT.
Thurman's maturation as a premier player in the American League continued during the 1974 season, which saw his first appearance as the starting catcher in the All-Star game. Rare signed contract with related signed documents from one of the most desirable players of the
1960s-70s era. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
172 |
Thurman Munson's Final New York Yankees player contract. Original multi-year contract issued to Munson for the 1978-1981 seasons with pay ranging between $317,500 and $417,500 per year. Three page foldout contract is signed on the back page by Munson, American League President L.MacPhail, and a Yankees executive. Additionally, Thurman Munson has signed a contract addendum clause on the same page in blue ink. Signatures range from 9 to 10 out of 10 including both Munson signatures which remain very bold.
The offered document represents the final player contract ever issued to Munson by the New York Yankees due to his untimely passing in 1979. The contract also covers the 1978 season, which was one of the greatest in Munson's career and Yankees history. Behind Munson's leadership, the 1978 Yankees roared back from 14 1/2 games behind the Red Sox in July to end the season tied with Boston. The Yanks went on to a one game playoff victory behind the famed Bucky Dent home run and the rest is history. The contract includes its original cover letter on Yankees stationary. Rare signed contract from one of the most desirable players of the 1960-70s era. Includes LOA from JSA and a letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
|
$7,500.00
|
| |
|
|
173 |
Set of Thurman Munson's 1975 New York Yankees player contracts (unexecuted). Grouping of three original player contracts issued to Thurman Munson for the 1975 season. The proposed salary on each contract draft was for $80,000. All three player contracts have been signed by New York Yankees majority owner George Steinbrenner, but not by Munson. The lot also includes three supplemental contracts each signed by Steinbrenner, but again, not by Munson.
The 1975 season was one of the finest of Munson's career, with a career best .318 batting average and once again being named the starting
catcher in the All-Star game for the American League. Includes LOA from JSA, original NY Yankees mailing envelope, and letter of
provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$1,500.00
|
| |
|
|
174 |
Significant 1979 Thurman Munson New York Yankees home uniform. On Tuesday, July 24, 1979, the New York Yankees defeated the California Angels by a score of 6-5. The game was played before a crowd of 33,497, and frankly, nothing of significance occurred on the field. Thurman Munson played catcher, with one walk, a strikeout, and a flyout. During the game, Munson injured his legs during an awkward tumble to avoid an inside pitch from Angels' pitcher Mike Barlow. Although the Yankees played two more home games against the Angels on July 25th and 26th, Munson did not see game action on either evening. Although the July 24th contest was unremarkable at the time, it would turn out to be Thurman MunsonÆs final New York Yankees home game.
The Yankees then went on the road for a six game trip from July 27th - August 1st through Milwaukee and Chicago. Munson primarily played either first base or designated hitter as a result of his injury. The offered New York Yankees home uniform remained in Thurman's Yankee Stadium locker, but would not again see game use as Thurman tragically passed away on August 2, 1979 in a plane crash. According to a team employee who was in contact with Diana Munson, the locker itself is believed to have been blessed by Pope John Paul II on the occasion of his historic visit to Yankee Stadium in October of 1979. This jersey was one of the final Yankees home uniforms worn by Munson in game play. It has been photo matched and dated to the 1979 season (see detail photo). The jersey retains its original interlocked "NY" on the front in a navy blue tackle twill with original #15 on the back. Strip tag is affixed inside the collar with "Munson 79 2" chain stitched name/year/set tagging remaining fully intact. Wilson manufacturing tag remains affixed to the tail front. The jersey remains in 100% original unaltered condition exhibiting light to moderate use/wash wear. Matching pants also retains their original strip tag inside the waistband with "Munson 79 2 22" chain stitched name/year/set/size tagging. Pants appear to show slightly lighter use than the jersey suggesting they may not have been worn quite as much as the shirt.
The uniform was given directly to Diana Munson after Thurman's passing by the New York Yankees, and has remained in her possession until its current offering. Thurman Munson home uniforms are very rare with only a handful of authentic examples surviving to date. Important uniform offering from an iconic New York Yankees player with unimprovable provenance and poignant history. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($75,000.00-$125,000.00)
|
$75,000.00
|
| |
|
|
175 |
1978 Thurman Munson Playboy Clutch Player All-Star team award. Silver medal measuring 2 1/2" in diameter features the Playboy logo on the front and is inscribed "Thurman Munson Catcher" on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
|
$600.00
|
| |
|
|
176 |
1979 Thurman Munson Playboy Clutch Player All-Star team award. Silver medal measuring 2 1/2" in diameter features the Playboy logo on the front and is inscribed "Thurman Munson Catcher" on the reverse. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
|
$650.00
|
| |
|
|
177 |
1974 Thurman Munson "C.Y.O. Most Popular Yankee Player Award". Substantive 27" tall silverplated figural baseball trophy presented to Munson by the Catholic Youth Organization as the Most Popular Yankee for 1974. Ornate trophy features a figural Greek athlete atop a dual columnar base with a figural baseball batsman. Inscribed silver placard is affixed to the base. Clean overall with minimal age wear retaining a pristine original appearance. The batter figural is missing its bat. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
|
$4,000.00
|
| |
|
|
178 |
1976 Thurman Munson presentational stein. Handled pewter stein engraved on a side panel, "Hometown Salute Thurm Munson MVP 1976 Canton, Ohio". 5" tall, stamped "Colonial Pewter" by Boardman on the bottom. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($150.00-$250.00)
|
$450.00
|
| |
|
|
179 |
1971 Thurman Munson presentational beer stein set. Hinged lid mahogany wooden casing containing (4) pewter glass based beer steins was
presented to Munson by "Sports Lodge B'Nai B'Rith New York City". Each pewter mug has a monogrammed "M" on the front for Munson's name. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
|
$450.00
|
| |
|
|
180 |
No Lot. |
$0
|
DNS
|
| |
|
|
181 |
1974 AL All Star team auto. baseball. Near white Feeney NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Munson, Hunter, Jackson, Fingers, B.Robinson, Fisk, Perry, and Carew. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$1,600.00
|
| |
|
|
182 |
1976 All-Star Game Ceremonial baseball and related photographs. The 1976 All-Star game was played at Veteran's Stadium in Philadelphia before a huge crowd in celebration of the nation's bicentennial. President Gerald Ford was on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The lot includes an unused Feeney NL baseball signed on a side panel by President Ford in black ink rating 9 out of 10; and a large format 13"x18" matted and framed color photograph of Thurman Munson, President Ford, Johnny Bench, and others incl. Comm. Bowie Kuhn standing along the fence at the 1976 All-Star game. Munson is pictured holding the offered baseball in his hand. Also included is a black and white 8"x10" photo picturing the President in the American League locker room with Munson and others. The photo is signed, "Gerald R. Ford" with pre-printed "To Thurman Munson, With Best Wishes" salutation. Based on the fact that the NL batted first, we believe the offered ball may have been thrown by the President to Thurman Munson (AL starting catcher) for the ceremonial first pitch. Very fine historical baseball with impeccable provenance. Includes LOA from JSA (autographs) and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
|
$2,500.00
|
| |
|
|
183 |
Significant 1970 Thurman Munson American League Rookie of the Year plaque. Few players in history have possessed such a natural understanding for the game, so early in their careers, as Thurman Munson. From his days as a three sport letterman in high school, to his illustrious, albeit relatively short Major League career, Munson always had that edge. His fiery competitive spirit drew the attention of fans and the admiration of his peers. After a brief, but impressive 26-game showing toward the end of the 1969 season, Thurman Munson became the Yankees starting catcher and clubhouse leader for the next 10 seasons. Munson's first full American League campaign in 1970 was evidence enough that he was ready for the task. Playing in 132 games, Munson posted a .302 batting average with 26 doubles, 137 hits, and 53 RBI's. Thurman's defensive skills were equally, if not more impressive than his prowess at the plate. In a rare, nearly unanimous vote, Munson was bestowed with the prestigious Ford Frick Award as the American League Rookie of the Year. The black painted wooden plaque measures 11" tall with an applied Ford Frick Award emblem at the top. The bottom portion of the plaque features a metal placard inscribed, "1970 Thurman L. Munson New York Yankees". The award plaque remains in its original condition with some surface crazing to the black paint at a small area on the right
border and some natural patination to the emblem and placard plating. Retains its original Dieges & Clust mfg. label on the reverse. One of the most significant Major League player Rookie of the Year awards to have been offered at public auction. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX |
($30,000.00-$40,000.00)
|
$40,000.00
|
| |
|
|
184 |
Thurman Munson's 1974 All Star Game commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1974 AL All Star team for the game played in Pittsburgh. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, B.Robinson, Jackson, Kaline, and Yaz. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$1,000.00
|
| |
|
|
185 |
Thurman Munson's 1975 All Star Game commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1975 AL All Star team for the game played in Milwaukee. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, Fingers, Martin, and Hunter. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00
|
$1,000.00
|
| |
|
|
186 |
Thurman Munson's 1976 All Star Game commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1978 AL All Star team for the game played in Philadelphia. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, Carew, Brett, Lynn, Fisk, and Yaz. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage and retaining its original Hillerich & Bradsby "Compliments of H&B" greeting card. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$2,000.00
|
| |
|
|
187 |
Thurman Munson's 1977 All Star Game commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1977 AL All Star team for the game played at Yankee Stadium. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, Carew, Brett, Palmer, Fisk, and Yaz. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage and retaining its original Hillerich & Bradsby "Compliments of H&B" greeting card. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$2,500.00
|
| |
|
|
188 |
Thurman Munson's 1978 All Star Game commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1978 AL All Star team for the game played in San Diego. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, Carew, Brett, Murray, Fisk, and Yaz. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage and retaining its original Hillerich & Bradsby "Compliments of H&B" greeting card. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$1,300.00
|
| |
|
|
189 |
Thurman Munson 1974 All-Star game presentational trophy. Figural presentational trophy presented to Munson as a member of the 1974 American League All-Star team. Diamond shaped mahogany wooden wall plaque has an inset black leather field with a brass clock. Embossed American League enamelwork logo is positioned beneath the clock along with a brass placard inscribed to Thurman Munson for his participation in the game. The wooden perimeter displays a grouping of enamelwork AL team logos. Marked "Delmas Collection" on the reverse. 20" tall. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX/MT-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$1,600.00
|
| |
|
|
190 |
Thurman Munson 1977 All-Star game presentational trophy. Figural presentational trophy awarded to Munson as a member of the 1977 American League All-Star team. Leaded crystal bowl shaped trophy with an etched American League logo across the front is positioned atop an octagonal shaped mahogany base. The base has an embossed brass placard inscribed to Thurman Munson for his participation in the game. The base also has enamelwork AL team logos encircling the perimeter area. Marked "Delmas Collection" under the base. 7" tall: NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$3,000.00
|
| |
|
|
191 |
Thurman Munson 1976 All-Star game presentational trophy. Figural presentational trophy awarded to Munson as a member of the 1976 American League All-Star team. Brass cased carriage style clock has an embossed brass placard inscribed to Thurman Munson for his participation in the game on the top panel. The clock is positioned atop a rectangular walnut plinth with enamelwork AL team logos encircling the perimeter area. Marked "Delmas Collection" under the base. 10" long: EX/MT-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
|
$2,500.00
|
| |
|
|
192 |
Thurman Munson 1978 All-Star game ring. Original presentational ring given to Munson for his selection to the 1978 American League All-Star team. Issued for the game played at San Diego Stadium in San Diego. Single gemstone is inset onto a black onyx field. "MUNSON" is engraved on a banner image on a side panel along with 1978 All-Star game logo on the other panel. Size 10. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
|
$32,000.00
|
| |
|
|
193 |
Thurman Munson 1974 All-Star Game ring. 10K gold ring issued for the game played at Pittsburgh features an inset purple stone with the "Baseball" logo on one side panel and "All Star 1974" on the other panel. Engraved "10K LX" on the interior ring band along with "T.M." script initials. Size 8 3/4. Munson collected a double and scored a run in a losing cause for the American League. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
|
$4,250.00
|
| |
|
|
194 |
Thurman Munson 1973 All-Star Game ring. 10K gold ring issued for the game played at Kansas City features an inset pale green stone with the "Baseball" logo on one side panel and "All Star 1974" on the other panel. Engraved "10K LX" on the interior ring band along with "T.M." script initials. Size 8 3/4. Munson shared the catching duties with Carlton Fisk for the 1973 game in which the NL defeated the AL by a score of 7-1. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
|
$13,000.00
|
| |
|
|
195 |
Lot of (3) Thurman Munson All-Star game commemorative baseball bats. Set of three Adirondack 320 model bats measuring 34" long issued to Munson as a member of the American League All-Star teams for years 1971, 1974, and 1977. Each bat has an affixed brass placard with the date and game locations of Tiger Stadium, Three Rivers Stadium, and Yankee Stadium. "T.Munson" is stamped in block lettering on the barrel end. Each bat exhibits light to moderate surface wear. Includes three individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$2,250.00
|
| |
|
|
196 |
Pair of Thurman Munson "MVP 1976" Louisville Slugger model baseball bats. Lot of two identical Louisville Slugger 125 professional model bats each measuring 35" long and weighing approx. 32.5oz. The barrel of both bats is stamped "American League Thurman Munson MVP 1976". The bats exhibit light surface wear with no evident game use (although one bat does seem to have several bat racks marks) and were likely created by Hillerich & Bradsby for Munson in commemoration of his 1976 AL MVP award. Includes two individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$3,000.00
|
| |
|
|
197 |
Thurman Munson's 1976 New York Yankees AL Championship commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1976 American League Champion Yankees. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, Nettles, Gossage, and Hunter. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage and retaining its original Hillerich & Bradsby Co. "Compliments of H&B" greeting card. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
|
$1,300.00
|
| |
|
|
198 |
Thurman Munson's 1977 New York Yankees World Championship commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1977 World Champion Yankees. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, Nettles, Gossage, Hunter, and Jackson. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage and retaining its original Hillerich & Bradsby Co. "Compliments of H&B" greeting card. The bat also includes its original Hillerich & Bradsby Co. shipping box with label addressed to Thurman Munson. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
|
$3,000.00
|
| |
|
|
199 |
Thurman Munson's 1978 New York Yankees World Championship commemorative bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat issued to Munson as a member of the 1978 World Champion Yankees. Player signatures are stamped in gilt including Munson, Nettles, Gossage, Hunter, and Jackson. The bat remains in pristine original condition showing no usage and retaining its original Hillerich & Bradsby Co. "Compliments of H&B" greeting card. Includes letter of provenance from Diana Munson: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
|
$2,100.00
|
| |
|
|
200 |
Lot of (3) Thurman Munson World Champion and American League Champion commemorative baseball bats. Set of three Adirondack 302 model bats measuring 34" long issued to Munson as a member of the New York Yankees for years 1976 (AL Champions), 1977 (World Champions), and 1978 (World Champions). Each bat has an affixed brass placard with the date and opponents. "T.Munson" is stamped in block lettering on the barrel end. All exhibit light to moderate surface wear. Includes three individual letters of provenance from Diana Munson: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
|
$5,500.00
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
