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Items For The Auction of November 15th, 2008
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101 |
New York Yankees batting helmet attributed to Thurman Munson c.1975. Professional model New York Yankees batting helmet was obtained directly by the father of the consignor during the second game of a double header played at Comiskey Park in Chicago between the Yankees and White Sox in the mid to late 1970s. According to the consignor, his mother and father were seated in the first row of seats on the field level between the visitors dugout (Yankees) and home plate on the third base line. Munson had struck out several times in Game 1 and had grown rather surly. Upon striking out again in Game 2, he angrily removed this helmet on his way back toward the dugout and hurled it toward the Yankees on-deck circle. The helmet skidded and bounced up and over the wall, landing in the lap of the consignor's father and the helmet has remained within the family as a treasured heirloom ever since. Manufactured by the American Baseball Cap company, fiberglass helmet has the manufacturer's sticker on the interior noting size "7". An additional sticker from the KM Pro Cap Co. is present as well. MunsonÆs number "15" is written in period black marker on the top interior pad, showing appropriate shadowing from age, wear and sweat. It is important to note that Hunt Auctions recently sold the majority of Thurman Munson's personal memorabilia collection on behalf of the Munson estate in the July, 2008 MLB Live Auction at DHL All-Star FanFest with the balance of the collection being offered in this auction. Numerous Munson game used items and other personal effects from the Munson collection, including bats, cleats, undershirts, batting gloves, travel suitcases, and most notably Munson's Yankees cap were similarly marked with his number "15" in what we believe to be the same hand as this helmet. The exterior shell of the helmet shows extensive wear with scuffing throughout the black painted surface, and exhibits cracks at the back, left, and front next to the original painted on "NY" logo. There is a chip to the front of the brim as well. The helmet retains excellent display quality and exudes the aura of the rough and tumble Yankees Captain with the heart of gold. Batting helmets are among the scarcest and most difficult pieces of game used equipment to obtain. This is a rare and important Munson artifact that has never before been offered publicly. Includes a family letter of provenance and LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$21,000.00
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102 |
Fine Thurman Munson single signed baseball. Clean white Cronin AL ball signed on a side panel in black ink. Signature rates 7 out of 10. Ball itself is unused and remarkably clean with only a few miniscule scattered flecks of soiling. High grade Munson single signed baseballs are very desirable, seldom entering the marketplace given his tragic death in 1979. This is among the finest specimens weÆve handled. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$5,500.00
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103 |
Thurman Munson auto. 1973 cover of "The Sporting News". Framed 11”x15” cover of the Aug. 18, 1973 issue of "The Sporting News" features the late Yankees captain in a close-up batting pose. Munson has added his signature across the shoulder area of his white pinstriped uniform in black felt tip pen. Signature rates 7 out of 10. Cover appears to have no visible condition flaws. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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104 |
1976 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Near white MacPhail AL ball signed by (23) members of the AL Championship team incl. Munson, Martin, Piniella, Hunter, Lyle, Howard, Randolph, Berra (coach), Nettles, and Chambliss. Mixture of blue and black ink sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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1976 American League All-Star team auto. baseball. Off-white Feeney NL ball signed by (26) AL All-Stars including Munson, Kaline, Jackson, Fisk (twice), B. Robinson, Hunter, Weaver, and Perry. Sigs. consistently rate in the 6-7 out of 10 range. Ball itself is clean and blemish free. The 1976 All-Star game, held at Veterans Stadium, saw the NL defeat the AL team by the score of 7-1. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: NM, Signatures: Range EX-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$850.00
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106 |
Thurman Munson auto. photograph and related materials c.1977. Group of (6) original color 8"x10" photographs taken during a New York Yankees and California Angels game. Includes a fine game action scene of Thurman Munson which has been autographed, "To Ed, Best Regards Thurman Munson" in brown marker. Signature has faded somewhat from age but remains clearly legible rating 4/5 out of 10. The lot also includes signed images of Sparky Lyle (4/5 out of 10), (2) Willie Randolph (8 out of 10), and two other misc. images. Includes LOA from JSA: Range VG-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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107 |
1978 Thurman Munson road jersey. Grey knit jersey with "New York" lettering across the front and #15 on the reverse. "Munson 78 1" is chain stitched onto a strip tag inside the collar with Wilson mfg. tag remaining affixed to the tail front. The jersey was obtained in the period from a team source and appears to have a team replacement of the "New York" lettering across the front. Very strong use is evident throughout including heavy wash wear/puckering to the #15 on the back and appropriate age toning to the surface area. The shoulder areas each exhibit light evidence where Munson's chest protector strappings would have made contact. Very fine Munson game shirt dating to the pinnacle season of his storied, but tragically short, career. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX |
($20,000.00-$30,000.00)
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$20,000.00
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108 |
1983 Ron Guidry New York Yankees road jersey. Grey knit jersey retains its original "New York" lettering across the front with #49 on the reverse. "Guidry 83 2" is chain stitched onto a strip tag inside the collar with Wilson mfg. tag remaining affixed to the tail front. The jersey exhibits fine use and wash wear notably to the lettering and numerals. Front of the jersey has some staining whcih appears to be from both game use and non game wear. Signed by Guidry across the front in black sharpie, "Louisiana Lightning Ron Guidry". Guidry was without question one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1970-80s era compiling an impressive record of 170-91 during a 13 year career with the Yankees. His number "49" was retired by the Yankees in 2003 and he remains today one of the more beloved players from those great Yankees teams of the late 1970s. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (jersey) and JSA (autograph): EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$5,000.00
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Alex Rodriguez professional model baseball bat from his 528th career home run. Louisville Slugger 125 model baseball bat is stamped on the barrel end with C271L and Yankees team name. Bat measures 34” and shows tremendous use incl. ball marks, cleat marks, rack marks, tar stick residue, and stitching impressions. Rodriguez signed and inscribed the bat with, “Alex Rodriguez Game Used 2008 Career HR #528 vs. Luke Hochevar 6/9/08” on the barrel end. Fine example of a HR bat from one of the greatest modern era 500 Home Run Club members. Includes LOAs from MVP Marketing/Alex Rodriguez and JSA: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$2,600.00
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110 |
2005 Alex Rodriguez auto. New York Yankees professional model home jersey. Pinstriped white knit Yankees shirt retains its Majestic tagging on the shirt tail along with "2005" and size "48" flags tags. Interior tail front also has dry clean tagging with Majestic "0062" professional code. Rodriguez has signed the back in black sharpie with #13 notation. Jersey exhibits little if any use. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (jersey) and JSA (autograph): NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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111 |
Lot of (3) Derek Jeter single signed baseballs. Three mint official Selig balls signed on the sweet spot in flawless blue ink. Signatures rate 10 out of 10. Balls are like new in their original boxes with holograms from MLB and Steiner affixed to each. Includes LOAs from Steiner and JSA: MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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112 |
Lot of (3) Alex Rodriguez 2008 All-Star single signed baseballs. Three official Selig 2008 All-Star balls signed on the side panel in flawless blue ink with A-Rod’s added notation “2008 All-Star”. Signatures rate 10 out of 10. Balls are like new in their original boxes with holograms from A-Rod’s own company and PSA/DNA stickers affixed to each. Includes LOAs from A-Rod’s company, PSA/DNA, and JSA: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$900.00
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113 |
Barry Bonds professional model baseball bat c.2000. Glomar model G388 bat measures 34" long and weighs 30.4oz. Bat exhibits heavy usage including rack marks, ball/cleat marks, and minor pine tar residue. A vintage Bonds signature appears on the barrel in silver. The length “34” and weight “31” are stamped into the knob and Bonds’ #25 is written on the knob in period black marker. Uncracked bat is a desirable early playing career Bonds model with rare period signature. Includes LOAs from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU7), JSA (autograph), and Hunt Auctions: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$650.00
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114 |
Mark McGwire professional model baseball bat c.1999. Rawlings Adirondack model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.5oz. The bat is uncracked and shows excellent use incl. pine tar residue, ball marks, and stitching impressions. Stamped “MAC25 382 99” on the knob end with pen notations “McGwire” and “33” (weight). Includes LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU7) and Hunt Auctions: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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115 |
Don Mattingly professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31oz. The bat shows evident use including several distinct ball marks (Bobby Brown AL president's stamp clearly visible), pine tar residue, and rack marks. Model #M110 is stamped on the barrel end, which has also been signed by Mattingly in blue sharpie. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions and JSA (autograph): EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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Mike Schmidt professional model baseball bat c.1983. Adirondack model 302 bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.7oz. The bat shows excellent use with several ball marks, stitch marks and cleat marks. Light coat of pine tar appears on the handle and red shoe polish scuffs appear on the barrel end. A crack is present from the handle to the barrel. Knob end is stamped "MS20" with SchmidtÆs number "20" written in light blue marker. Schmidt has signed the barrel in light black sharpie. Desirable HOF'er bat dating to Schmidt's National League MVP era. Includes LOA's from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU7), JSA (autograph), and Hunt Auctions: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$750.00
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2000 John Smoltz Atlanta Braves home professional model jersey. White knit shirt with classic Braves tomahawk logo across the chest. "Smoltz" nameplate remains on back with original #29, and 2000 All-Star game patch on shoulder. Russell Athletic tag remains on tail front along with "1-00" label. Jersey shows appropriate light to moderate usage/wash wear. Smoltz was one of the most feared pitchers in the National League during the Braves run of dominance in the 1990s. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and SCD Authentic David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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118 |
1996 New York Yankees commemorative World Series ring. 14K gold ring was available for order by individuals affiliated with the team. Top of the ring has an "NY" logo on a blue field and "World Champions" with two small diamonds surrounding. The 1996 World Series logo appears on one side panel with the Yankees logo on the other. Marked "LGB 14K MLB 011/500" on the interior ring band. The ring retains its original hinged lid wooden box with Yankees logo impressed onto the top: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$950.00
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119 |
1995 Reading Phillies Eastern League Championship ring. Ornate and substantive original ring presented to "Brummer" who was an instructor with the Eastern League Champion Reading Phillies in 1995. 10K gold ring features an "R" logo on the top set into a red field with (13) inlaid diamond chips. Phillies (MLB affiliate) logo is featured in enamelwork on a side panel with Reading logo on the other panel. Marked 10K Balfour on the interior ring band. Size 15: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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120 |
1993 Philadelphia Phillies National League Champions ring. Very large and ornate ring presented to the 1993 NL Champion Phila. Phillies who were ultimately defeated in a very dramatic World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Top of the ring has a baseball diamond pattern with multiple inset diamonds and gemstones inclusive of a central diamond. "Phillies National League Champions" lettering encircles the top. Side panels respectively display the Phillies logo and the final tally against the Atlanta Braves of 4 games to 2 games in the NLCS. Interior ring band is marked Balfour 10K. Rare and desirable championship ring dating to one of only four franchise World Series appearances. Size 15: NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$4,100.00
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1992 Toronto Blue Jays World Series trophy. Original figural trophy presented to a front office employee as a member of the 1992 World Champion Blue Jays team. High quality figural trophy stands 11" tall featuring brass pennants with team names around the perimeter of a large brass circle with a crown finial. Blue Jays and Braves enameled World Series press pin facades adorn the center area with "World Champions Toronto Blue Jays 1992" in black lettering on the front. The trophy remains very clean with minimal overall wear. Desirable original trophy from the Blue Jays first World Championship: NM
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($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$3,300.00
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122 |
1991 Minnesota Twins World Series trophy. Original figural trophy presented to a front office employee as a member of the 1991 World Champion Twins team. High quality figural trophy stands 11" tall featuring brass pennants with team names around the perimeter of a large brass circle with a crown finial. Twins and Braves enameled World Series press pin facades adorn the center area with "World Champions Minnesota Twins 1991" in black lettering on the front. The trophy remains very clean with minimal overall wear. Desirable original trophy dating to the popular Twins championship team of 1991: NM
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($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$2,500.00
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123 |
Hank Aaron 714th and 715th Home Run display. Comprehensive framed display measures 39”x39” and incorporates elements that document Hank Aaron’s record tying and record setting home runs. Display includes an 8”x10” color photo of Aaron connecting for HR #714 along with an original ticket stub to the game, and a 1974 signed card of Reds pitcher Jack Billingham who served up the pitch. Also included is a 16”x20” color photo of Aaron connecting for his record breaking HR #715 off of Dodgers pitcher Al Downing on April 8, 1974 signed by both Aaron and Downing with Downing’s date notation “4/8/74”. Surrounding items include an original Sport magazine, large “715” pinback button, a1974 Topps card #1 and an original ticket stub to the historic game. Fine assemblage is highlighted by the two hard to find ticket stubs. Descriptive plaques provide a narrative of Aaron’s epic achievement, surpassing Babe Ruth to become baseball’s all-time Home Run King. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$750.00
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124 |
Ted Williams auto. 16”x20” photograph. Large format 16"x20" matted and framed reproduction black and white image shows Ted on the field during a pre-game warm-up with bat in hand. The photo has been signed across the front in blue sharpie by Williams, rating 9 out of 10. An edition number “146/150” has been added to the lower right corner. Includes LOA from JSA: NM
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($400.00-$500.00)
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$225.00
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Ted Williams auto. baseball bat. Full size Louisville Slugger 125 model Ted Williams bat signed across the barrel in blue sharpie. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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126 |
Lot of (3) Ted Williams auto. Gartlan figurines. Group of three mint in box Gartlan Ted Williams figurines each signed on the base by Ted Williams. Serial #'s 1707, 1708, and 1709. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$650.00
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127 |
1985 Perez -Steele "Great Moments" baseball cabinet card set with (65) autographed cards out of (108) total including scarce Richie Ashburn card. Signed cards include Mantle, Mays, Dickey, Reese (2), Williams, Musial, Snider, Koufax, Aaron, Hunter and a Mantle/ Mays/Snider combo. Each card has a matching edition number of 1484/5000. Richie Ashburn signed 1996 Perez-Steele HOF postcard is one of the toughest postcards in the series to find autographed given the fact that Richie Ashburn passed away in 1997. Serial number is 08561/10000 printed on reverse. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,300.00
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128 |
Joe DiMaggio auto. limited edition baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie on the barrel above stamped notation ôLimited Edition 154/1941ö. Includes LOAs from Pro Sports Services (with photo of DiMaggio signing) and JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,200.00
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129 |
Lot of (2) auto. vintage baseball publications to include: Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams auto. souvenir book (Yogi Berra has signed the back cover) along with a Joe DiMaggio auto. "1937 World Series" souvenir publication. Includes LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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130 |
Lot of (3) Joe DiMaggio auto. Gartlan figurines. Group of three mint in box Gartlan Joe DiMaggio figurines each signed on the base by Joe DiMaggio. Serial #'s 1413, 1414, and 1427. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$800.00
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131 |
Joe DiMaggio Cracker Jack All-Star Old Timers Day uniform c.1980s. Complete uniform issued to DiMaggio for use in the series of Cracker Jack All-Star games played during the 1980s. Includes white knit jersey with "American" across the chest and "DiMaggio" nameplate on the back above #5. Cracker Jack Classic logo appears on the right sleeve. The jersey retains its original Rawlings tagging on the tail front. Uniform also includes the matching pants with Rawlings logo on the outside and Rawlings tagging on the interior. Hat is also included along with socks and stirrups. The hat, jersey, and pants have all been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie. The Cracker Jack Old Timers series was very popular during its run as it included players of the highest caliber such as DiMaggio, Musial, Mantle, and Maris. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, LOA from JSA (autographs), and a color publication photograph of DiMaggio wearing the Cracker Jack Old Timers uniform: EX-MT |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$4,000.00
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132 |
Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Ted Williams auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image signed by the three HOF'ers in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$750.00
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133 |
Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle autographed baseball. Pristine white B.Brown AL ball signed by Yankee legends Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. Vibrant blue ballpoint signatures rate 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,250.00
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134 |
Billy Martin single signed baseball. Medium toned Feeney NL ball signed by Martin on the sweet spot with his seldom seen added notation “Yankees”. Black ink inscription rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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135 |
Roger Maris single signed baseball. Worth brand Little League ball is signed on the sweet spot in bold blue ink by Maris. Signature rates a solid 9 out of 10 with only a slight surface rub affecting his last name. Ball is bright white, appearing in like-new condition. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA (full): NM-MT |
($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$2,800.00
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136 |
Roger Maris signed magazine image. Classic shot of Maris at bat measures 7-1/2öx7-1/4ö (visible area). Maris has signed the image in black ballpoint rating 6-7 out of 10. Matted and framed. Includes LOA from JSA: Signature: EX-NM, Image: Apparent NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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137 |
Lot of (3) Mickey Mantle auto. photographs. Group of (3) different 8"x10" images each signed by Mantle in blue sharpie to include: color photo of Mantle/Maris; vintage "Baseball Magazine" premium photo; and vintage 1969 Sport magazine insert color photo. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$400.00
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138 |
Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris auto. photograph. 8"x10" black & white image picturing the legendary Yankees duo posed in pinstriped home uniforms. Signed by both Mantle and Maris in bold blue sharpie across the front rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-NM |
($2,000.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,200.00
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139 |
Lot of (3) multi signed photographs. Group of (3) black and white 8"x10" images to include: Mickey Mantle/Stan Musial, Joe DiMaggio/Frank Crosetti, and Joe DiMaggio/Charlie Keller/Tom Henrich. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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140 |
Mickey Mantle large format serigraph by LeRoy Neiman. Framed 35"x36" (visible area) color print depicting Mantle in a dramatic swinging pose after the original abstract painting by noted artist LeRoy Neiman. The print is signed by artist LeRoy Neiman at the bottom margin. Numbered 248 of 350 produced. Large and impressive piece of modern sports art. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($1,000.00-1,500.00)
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$2,400.00
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141 |
Lot of (2) Mickey Mantle auto. Salvino figurines. Includes two different poses each with a Mantle autographed placard affixed to the base. Includes a 1992 statue titled ôThe Rookieö numbered 319 of 368 and a 1992 statue titled ôThe Mickö numbered 319 of 368. Includes LOA from JSA and both Salvino original boxes/COA's: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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142 |
Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford 1962 Post Cereal display. Comprehensive framed display celebrates the popular promotional endeavor by Post Cereal in 1962 that sought to capitalize on the wave of excitement created by the epic home run race between Mantle and Maris in 1961. Among the Post advertising items in this display are original Maris and Mantle cards that were issued in the April 13th, 1962 issue of Life magazine as well as the ad that accompanied the cards featuring Whitey Ford. Also included are original 8”x11” color advertising posters featuring Maris and Mantle, as well as autographed 3”x5” index cards of Maris, Mantle and Ford. Descriptive plaques provide a narrative of the Post promotion and the Yankee greats at the heart of it. Professionally matted and displayed in a modern (distressed) wood frame: Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT
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($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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Collection of TCMA Robert Stephen Simon baseball art cards including (68) autographed. Large group of commemorative color baseball cards produced by TCMA c.1983-86. The lot includes numerous signed examples (some in duplication) such as: Maris, Mantle, (2) B.Martin, Musial, Reese, Spahn, Koufax, (2) T.Williams, Mathews, Mays, Banks, and (2) Snider. An additional (32) unsigned cards are also included. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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144 |
Triple Crown Winners auto. color poster. Large 20"x24" color poster signed by Triple Crown winners with their respective award dates incl. F.Robinson, Williams, Mantle, and Yastrzemski in blue sharpie. Poster is also signed by artist Ron Lewis at the bottom. The top left margin of the poster has a small crease mentioned for accuracy only. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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145 |
500 Home Run Club auto. poster. 21"x36" color poster by Ron Lewis signed by (11) members of the 500 HR Club incl. Williams, F.Robinson, Killebrew, Jackson, Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Schmidt, Banks, Mathews, and McCovey. Several of the players have included their respective career home run totals. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$800.00
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146 |
500 Home Run Club auto. baseball. Very clean W. White NL ball signed by (11) members of the 500 HR club incl. Williams, Mantle, McCovey, Mays, Jackson, Schmidt, Banks, Robinson, Killebrew, Mathews and Aaron. Signatures rate 9 out of 10 minimally. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$850.00
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147 |
500 Home Run Club auto. baseball bat. Rawlings Adirondack model bat signed by (11) members of the 500 HR club incl. Mantle, Williams, Schmidt, Killebrew, Mathews, Aaron, Robinson, Jackson, Mays, Banks, and McCovey. Blue sharpie signatures consistently rate 9 out of 10. Mantle and Jackson have added career home run total notations and a metal name plaque is affixed to the barrel. Includes LOA from JSA:NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,500.00
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148 |
500 Home Run Club auto. photo. Matted and framed 16"x20" color photo signed by (11) members of the 500 HR Club incl. Williams, F.Robinson, Killebrew, Jackson, Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Schmidt, Banks, Mathews, and McCovey. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$400.00
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149 |
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig bronze statue. Exceptional quality limited edition bronze figural statue of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig by Southland Art Castings, Inc. Finely executed bronze exhibits wonderful attention to detail depicting the famed image of Gehrig admiring Babe Ruth's bat. The bronze measures 11" tall atop its original mahogany base with applied metal label underneath numbered 10/200. Desirable piece is regarded as one of the finer modern era baseball related bronze castings with an original listing cost of over $1,500.00: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,900.00
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150 |
Outstanding Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1940s. Cream colored Harridge AL baseball signed across the sweet spot in thick black fountain pen. Signature displays boldly rating 8 out of 10 with a slight smudge to the “t” in “Ruth”. The ball is predominantly free from significant wear with only a few small, scattered blemishes. Among the more visually impressive Ruth singles we’ve handled which was recently discovered in the Boston area and is being offered publicly for the first time. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM
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($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$14,000.00
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151 |
Rogers Hornsby auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard c.1961-63. Signed at the bottom margin in bold blue ink, "Rogers Hornsby 1961." Signature rates 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,300.00
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Frank Baker auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard c.1955-63. Signed at the bottom margin in bold blue ink, "J. Franklin Baker." Signature rates 9-10 out of 10 and has been underlined. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
$750.00-$1,000.00)
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$700.00
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Fred Clarke auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard c.1953-60. Signed at the bottom margin in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$500.00
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Lot of (2) Elmer Flick and Pie Traynor single signed Artvue HOF black and white postcards c.1953-63. Each is signed at the bottom margin in blue ink. Signatures rate 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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George Sisler and Frank Frisch auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcards c.1953-63. Signed at the bottom margin in blue and black ink respectively. Sisler signatures rate 9-10 out of 10 with a personalization at the top “To Jimmy”. Back of Sisler postcard has an address stamp. Frisch signature rates 7 out of 10: Includes LOA from JSA: Range: EX-EX/MT
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$125.00
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Cy Young auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard c.1953-55. Strong blue ink signature appears at the bottom margin rating 10 out of 10. Rare card with only a two-year signing window presents in very high grade. Includes LOAs from PSA/DNA (sticker on back of card) and JSA: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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Paul Waner auto. Albertype HOF black and white postcard c.1952. Signed at the bottom margin in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$500.00
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Lot of (2) Joe Cronin and Gabby Hartnett single signed Artvue HOF black and white postcards. Signed at the bottom margins in black and blue ink respectively. Signatures rate 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range: EX-EX/MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$225.00
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Lot of (3) auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcards to include: Carl Hubbell, Bill Terry and Charles Gehringer. All three postcards are signed in ink at the bottom margin. Signatures rate 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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Clark Griffith auto. Albertype HOF black and white postcard c.1946-52. Clark Griffith is one of the toughest of all Albertype signed HOF postcards to find given his passing in 1955. Card itself has some minor corner wear and a light surface crease at bottom right. Signed boldly in blue fountain pen signature at the bottom margin rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Card: |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$3,000.00
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Ed Walsh auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard c.1953-59. Signed at the bottom margin in blue ink with personalization at the top that reads “To Mathew From”. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX
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($400.00-$500.00)
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$400.00
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Mickey Cochrane auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard c.1953-62. Signed at the top in blue ink. Signature rates 8-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
$750.00-$1,000.00)
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$650.00
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Bill McKechnie auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard. Signed by McKechnie at the bottom margin in blue ink. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$500.00
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Hugh Duffy auto. cut signature. Signed in dark blue ink on a 2”x3 ½” section of lined paper. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Accompanied by an original b&w HOF plaque postcard. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT
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($400.00-$500.00)
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$400.00
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Grover Cleveland Alexander auto. cut signature. Signed in dark blue ink on a 2 1/2öx3 +ö section of unlined thick paper stock. Signature rates 8 out of 10 with a few areas of smudging. Handwritten career notations appear in another hand. Accompanied by an original b&w HOF plaque postcard. Includes LOA from JSA: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$700.00
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Jimmie Foxx auto. 3"x5" index card. Signed in vibrant red ink on the unlined side of a 3"x5" card. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Accompanied by an original b&w HOF plaque postcard. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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Charles “Kid” Nichols auto. cut signature. Signed in black ink on a 1/2”x3” section cut from a bank check. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Nichols was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1949 and died in 1953 making his autograph quite scarce. Accompanied by an original b&w HOF plaque postcard and a souvenir card from a Kid Nichols Day celebration held in 1949. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT
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($400.00-$500.00)
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$475.00
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Jackie Robinson auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcard c.1962-63. One of the most popular examples from the b&w Hall of Fame postcard series is signed at the bottom margin in pristine blue ink, "Best Wishes Jackie Robinson." Signature rates 10 out of 10. Outstanding example is among the finest that we have encountered. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,300.00
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Joe DiMaggio and Hank Greenberg single signed Artvue HOF black and white postcards. DiMaggio signed at the top and Greenberg at the bottom margin in black and red ink respectively. DiMaggio signature rates 9-10 out of 10 while Greenberg rates 6-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range: EX-EX/MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$425.00
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Lot of (3) auto. Artvue HOF black and white postcards to include: Max Carey, Bill Dickey and Ted Lyons. All three postcards are signed in ink at the bottom margin with Carey adding his notation “Lotsa’ Luck”. Signatures rate 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range: EX-EX/MT
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($400.00-$500.00)
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$275.00
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Mel Ott auto. Albertype HOF black and white postcard c.1951-52. OttÆs signature appears in flawless blue fountain pen beneath his visage at the center of the postcard. Signature rates 9-10 out of 10. Scarce signed specimen. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,700.00
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Larry Lajoie auto. Albertype HOF black and white postcard c.1952. Signed at the bottom margin in bold blue ink, "LarryLajoie 5-8-53." Signature rates 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,100.00
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Lot of (3) auto. HOF black and white postcards to include: Joe McCarthy auto. Artvue, Edd Roush auto. Artvue and Lefty Grove auto. Albertype. All three postcards are signed in ink at the bottom margin with McCarthy having been personalized and dated July 22, 1957. Signatures rate 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range: VG/EX-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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Collection of over (400) different baseball cut signatures c.1938-43. Massive group of autographs includes HOF'ers and players deceased as early as 1940. All originate from a single collection gathered from 1938-43 including Johnny Allen, George Burns, M. (Mark) Christman, Bill Conroy, F. (Frank) Demaree, Jimmy Dykes, Bob Elliott, Bob Feller, Bucky Harris, Myril Hoag, Al Lakeman, Hans Lobert, Al Lopez, Bing Miller, Stan Musial, Lynn Nelsom, Jinx Poindexter, Howard Pollette, Lew Riggs, Phil Rizzuto, Monty Stratton, Bill Terry, Bill Trotter, Dizzy Trout, Dixie Walker, Lloyd Waner, Jimmy Wasdell, Johnny Welch, Jim Wilson, etc. Most signatures appear to have been cut from clean, unlined album pages. Comprehensive assemblage offering substantial breakdown value. Includes LOA from JSA: Range VG-NM |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,200.00
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Jimmie Foxx auto. cut signature. Unlined card stock measuring 3-1/2"x2-1/2ö signed in flawless blue ballpoint by the 500 Home Run Club member. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT |
($500.00-$700.00)
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$600.00
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Jackie Robinson auto. 3"x5" index card. Unlined index card signed by Robinson in vibrant blue ink rating 10 out of 10. Typed notation “Jackie Robinson” appears at bottom left. Back has some tape residue at edges and pencil notation. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-NM
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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Honus Wagner auto. 3"x5" index card. Unlined index card is signed by Wagner in blue ink rating 8 out of 10 with a couple of very subtle smudges. Typed player identification and notation “Hall of Fame” appears at the top. Back has some minor tape residue at edges. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$700.00
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Cy Young auto. cut signature. Unlined paper stock measuring 4-1/2"x2-3/4” is signed in bold blue ink by baseball’s all-time winningest pitcher. Young added a typical notation “Peoli” (Ohio) indicating his hometown. Signature rates 10 out of 10. There is writing on the reverse as well as glue residue that has slightly bled through to the front. Includes LOA from JSA: EX
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($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$800.00
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John McGraw auto. cut signature. Approx. 4-1/2"x1-3/4” section cut from a bank check features McGraw’s bold black ink signature. Signature rates 8-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-NM
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($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$850.00
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Grover Cleveland Alexander auto. cut signature. Approx. 5-1/2"x1/2” section cut from a GPC features a desirable full name version of Alexander’s signature in bold blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10, but is affected by tape and tape stains in a few areas. Includes LOA from JSA: VG
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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Hack Wilson auto. album page. Unlined 4"x6" vintage autograph album page displaying a bold black fountain pen autograph of Hack Wilson rating 9 out of 10 minimally. Wilson, one of the most feared batters of his era, died prematurely at the age of 48 in 1948 making his autograph a desirable rarity. His full name signature is particularly rare and is seldom found isolated in this form. Includes LOA from JSA: Page: EX-MT, Signature: NM-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,500.00
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Tris Speaker and Rogers Hornsby autographs. Flawless blue ink signature by Tris Speaker appears on 5”x3” unlined card stock. Signature rates 10 out of 10. A small stain is present above the signature. Rogers Hornsby’s signature appears on the blank side of an index card that has been trimmed to 5”x1-3/4”. Hornsby’s flawless red ink signature rates 10 out of 10 with his added date notation “1960”. Tape stains affect the top and bottom edges, not touching the autograph. Includes LOA from JSA: both EX
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($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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Babe Ruth signed business card. Ruth’s large signature appears on the blank side of a business card in bold pencil rating 9 out of 10. Card has some glue residue on the side opposite Ruth’s signature. Includes LOA from JSA: Card: VG-EX, Signature: NM
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($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,700.00
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Lou Gehrig auto. government postcard. Original government postcard is signed, "Best Wishes Ray, Lou Gehrig" in black fountain pen on the front rating 9 out of 10. The reverse is hand addressed by Gehrig to the recipient (Ray) and postmarked May 7, 1938. The front of the card is quite clean with only a few spots of toning. The back has a few surface abrasions not significantly affecting the return address. Includes LOA from JSA: Card: EX, Signature: NM-MT |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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Joe Tinker auto. 2"x3 1/2" card. Bold fountain pen signature with additional "Cubs" notation in Tinker's hand rates 10 out of 10 on a blank (both sides) business size card. Flawless example of a very tough signature as Tinker died in 1948. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
$1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$2,200.00
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Johnny Evers auto. cut signature. 2 ½”x4 ¼” section of lined paper inscribed “Certainly, John J. ‘Johnny’ Evers ‘Tinker to Evers to Chance’ June 12, 1935”. Black fountain pen writing rates 8-9 out of 10. The piece has been affixed to a more rigid paper backing. Tape remnants appear on the left edge, not affecting the signature itself. Ideal example of a scarce signature given the desirable “Tinker to Evers to Chance” notation. Evers died in 1947. Includes LOA from JSA: EX
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($2,000.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,900.00
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Frank Chance auto. cut signature. 2 ½”x4” section of unlined paper signed Frank L. Chance. Black fountain pen signature rates 8-9 out of 10. The piece has been affixed to a more rigid paper backing. Best known as the first baseman in theTinker-to-Evers-to-Chance double play combination made famous in the 1910 poem by Franklin P. Adams of the “New York Evening Mail,” Chance was a skillful fielder and hitter, yet he earned special recognition as the Chicago Cubs' inspirational player-manager. He guided the Cubs dynasty, winning four pennants in five years (1906-1910). Chance’s untimely death in 1924 makes his autograph a significant rarity and the key to collectors completing the desirable Tinker to Evers to Chance combination. Finest exemplar of this tough HOF'er that we have handled. Includes LOA from JSA: EX
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($10,000.00-$15,000.00)
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$10,500.00
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Significant Babe Ruth photograph by Charles Conlon c.1927. Offered is the quintessential image of Babe Ruth as captured by legendary photographic artist Charles Martin Conlon. The original sepia tone image measures 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" and simply exudes the hallmarks of Conlon's greatest works with regard to clarity, contrast, tonality, and composition. The photo is identified and signed by Conlon on the back in period pencil, "Babe Ruth: Eddie Crum made this picture without any help, November 24, 1933 Chas. M. Conlon". Condition of the photo is nearly flawless remaining in nearly as printed original condition. Regarded by many as Conlon's finest image of Babe Ruth, the offered photograph has been utilized to produce countless residual products and advertisements inclusive of the 1933 Goudey baseball card and premium card issues. A rendering of this image is featured in "Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon" by McCabe and McCabe on page #99. With regard to rarity, condition, image quality, hand signed identification by Conlon, and impeccable direct provenance we feel very confident in describing the offered image as one of, if not the finest, of its type to have been offered at public auction: NM |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$20,000.00
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Jerome "Dizzy" Dean photograph by Charles Conlon c.1930s. Sepia tone 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" image picturing Dean in his trademark follow through wearing a Cardinals uniform. Identified on the reverse in period pencil and signed "Conlon" at the bottom corner. Very clean overall with four minute pinholes at the corners: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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Jimmie Foxx photograph by Charles Conlon c.1930s. Original 5"x8" sepia tone image picturing Foxx in a full batting pose wearing an Athletics uniform. Identified on the reverse in period pencil likely by Conlon himself along with two light "Englewood, NJ" address stampings. Clarity and contrast is very strong with minimal wear: EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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Bill Terry and Carl Hubbell photographs by Charles Conlon c.1933. Pair of original 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" black and white images picturing New York Giants HOF'ers Carl Hubbell and Bill Terry in game action poses. Each is identified on the reverse in period pencil likely by Conlon himself. Image quality is excellent with light general wear: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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Lot of (2) 1933 World Series photographs by Charles Conlon. Pair of original 8"x10" black and white images taken during the 1933 World Series between the Senators and Giants. One photo pictures Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx standing alongside of Joe Cronin and Earl Whitehill displaying "All-American" certificates. The other image pictures opening game pitchers Hubbell and Stewart shaking hands. Both photographs are identified on the reverse in period pencil likely by Conlon himself: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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Leo Durocher photograph by Charles Conlon c.1930s. Stark 5"x8" black and white portrait picturing Durocher glaring into the camera's eye captures the very essence of Conlon's finest works. Identified on the reverse in period pencil and signed "Conlon" at the bottom corner: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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Johnny Evers photograph by Charles Conlon c.1913. Striking original 5"x8" picturing Evers in a classic pose wearing a Cubs uniform while holding a bat. The image is identified on the reverse in period pencil with a date of 1913 likely by Conlon himself. Based on the accompanying images and direct provenance, the photo was likely produced in the 1920-30s period from the original glass plate negative. A full plate rendering of this image is featured in "Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon" by McCabe and McCabe on page #93: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,200.00
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Jimmie Foxx photograph by Charles Conlon c.1930s. Exceptional 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" original black and white portrait picturing HOF'er Jimmie Foxx in a Phila. Atheltics uniform peering to the side of the camera. Image quality and composition is instantly recognizable as that of Conlon with the reverse having been inscribed by Conlon himself in the period, "Jimmy Foxx, Athletics... This picture was made by Eddie Crum without any assistance. November 13, 1933 Chas. M. Conlon". A faint "Englewood, NJ" stamping is also visible on the reverse. Signed Conlon images of this quality and provenance are exceedingly rare: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$3,900.00
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Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Connie Mack real photographic postcard by Charles Conlon c.1933. Rare and uncommon medium depicting a matte finish original image of the three Hall of Fame members standing on the field. The postcard back is unused with a period pencil notation, "Charles Martin Conlon News Photo" which is not in Conlon's hand. The top margin of the card has been trimmed and there is a small pinhole near the top edge. Image quality is very fine. This represents the first real photographic postcard by Conlon that we have handled: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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Babe Ruth photograph by Charles Conlon c.1933. Fine 8"x10" sepia tone image picturing Ruth in full swing wearing a Yankees uniform. Clarity and contrast present very well with a light horizontal crease across the top margin the only mentionable condition concern. Identified "Babe Ruth Yankees" in period pencil on the reverse by an unknown hand: EX |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,900.00
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Babe Ruth photograph by Charles Conlon c.1933. Handsome 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" original black and white image picturing Ruth in a classic follow through pose after a swing at the plate. Image clarity if strong showing Ruth in his pinstriped Yankees home uniform. Identified in period pencil on the reverse, "babe ruth yankees" by an unknown hand. Highly desirable period Ruth image by the most revered baseball
photographer of the era: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,900.00
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Mel Ott photograph by Charles Conlon c.1933. Stunning original 8"x10" image picturing a youthful Mel Ott in a batting pose wearing a New York Giants pinstriped uniform. Identified on the reverse in period pencil likely by Conlon himself. Overall condition is exemplary with minute pinholes at the corners: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,200.00
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Al Simmons photograph by Charles Conlon c.1933. Black and white 8"x10" image picturing Simmons batting in a Chicago White Sox uniform. Identified on the reverse in period pencil likely by Conlon himself. Front has a few minor chips to the surface emulsion: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$700.00
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