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SPORTS COLLECTIBLES AUCTION

NOVEMBER 10-11, 2011 | DALLAS

(left to right) Lots 81173, 81160, 81172, 81170, 81149, 81171

Heritage Signature Auction #7041

Sports Collectibles
November 10-11, 2011 | Dallas
Mail, Fax, Internet, Phone & Extended Bidding Session* Session 1 Thursday, November 10 10:00 PM CT Lots 8000180827

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Heritage Auctions, Dallas 1st Floor Auction Room 3500 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 Session 2 Friday, November 11 11:00 AM CT Lots 8082881654 Mail, Fax, Internet, Phone & Extended Bidding Session* Session 3 Friday, November 11 10:00 PM CT Lots 8165582384

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Extended Payment Terms available. Email: Credit@HA.com Lots are sold at an approximate rate of 100 lots per hour, but it is not uncommon to sell 80 lots or 120 lots in any given hour. This auction is subject to a 19.5% Buyers Premium. TX Auctioneer licenses: Samuel Foose 11727; Robert Korver 13754; Scott Peterson 13256; Bob Merrill 13408; Mike Sadler 16129; Andrea Voss 16406; Jacob Walker 16413; Eric Thomas 16421; Marsha Dixey 16493; Tim Rigdon 16519; Cori Mikeals 16582; Stewart Huckaby 16590; Wayne Shoemaker 16600; Chris Dykstra 16601; Teia Baber 16624; Associates under sponsorship of Tim Rigdon 16519: Kathleen Guzman 16142; 16519; Peter Wiggins 16635; Ed Beardsley 16632; Nicholas Dawes 16784.

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This Auction is presented and cataloged by Heritage Auctions 2011 Heritage Auctioneers & Galleries, Inc.

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Sports Specialists

CEO Co-Chairman of the Board

Steve Ivy

Chris Ivy
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Jim Halperin

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Mark Jordan

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3500 Maple Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219 Phone 214-528-3500 800-872-6467 HA.com/Sports

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Consignment Directors: Chris Ivy, Derek Grady, Peter Calderon, Mike Gutierrez, Lee Iskowitz, Chris Nerat, Jonathan Scheier, Mark Jordan Cataloged by: Peter Calderon, Mike Gutierrez, Lee Iskowitz, Chris Ivy, Chris Nerat, Michael Provenzale, Jonathan Scheier

11/11/11. This final Heritage Sports Collectibles Signature Auction of 2011 will conclude on that numerologists dream of a day. What does it mean? Anything? Ballplayers are notoriously superstitious, and six number ones would seem to be a positive omen, but our tremendous confidence in this auction isnt bolstered by lucky numbers. Its pure reason that fuels our rosy outlook for this groundbreaking auction event. Yet again, our consignment directors have scoured the country (and beyond) seeking the rare, the significant and the valuable, and were pleased to present our largest and most star-studded Signature auction in Heritage history. A pair of fresh-to-the-hobby finds rises to the pinnacle of their respective subgenres. The earliest known Ty Cobb uniform, the road grey jersey and pants worn by the Georgia Peach while traveling with the 1922 Detroit Tigers, brings the known population of the former Hit Kings jerseys to four. And the son of a former manager in the Carolinas Tri-State League provides a baseball bearing a stunning NRMT autograph from the reclusive Shoeless Joe Jackson. The locker room doors of yesteryear swing wide with a seemingly endless array of Hall of Fame flannels: Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Bob Feller, Chuck Klein, Duke Snider, Joe Ducky Medwick, Warren Spahn and Steve Carlton to name a few. Historic lumber derives from Gil Hodges glorious 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series victory, and Mickey Mantles appearance in the 1959 All-Star Game. And we have a Boston Braves cap from the Final season in the game for Babe Ruth. The happy coincidence of high-end golf consignments has made this event required viewing for any hobbyist with a links concentration, as the trophy rooms of legends like Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Bobby Locke and Paul Runyan spill open with Championship medals and other artifacts from their seasons of dominance. Elite boxing consignments provide three centuries of pugilistic thrills, highlighted by Tom Sayers letter accepting the famous 1860 Heenan bout, and the Middleweight Championship belt won by Carl Bobo Olson. Those voices decreeing the end of quality trading card finds will be rendered silent for another auction cycle, and the first ever offering of the 1887 Kalamazoo Bats Ed Cushman card is likely to leave quite a large number of collectors speechless as well. A high-quality 1933 Goudey Baseball set also makes its hobby debut in the pages that follow. From tobacco to candy to bubble gum and everything in between, this auction should provide attractive targets for the smoker and the sweet tooth alike. Of course, one need only feel the heft of this catalog in his hands to conclude that this letter barely scratches the surface of the riches contained within. Keep in mind as you devise your bidding strategy that we are happy to accept consignments toward payment of auction invoices, and our consignment directors are always available to discuss potential auction values. As always, I close with a word of gratitude to the consignors who have chosen Heritage, and to the bidders who will give their treasures a new home. Thank you for putting your trust in us, and for helping to make Heritage the Worlds Largest Collectibles Auctioneer. Sincerely,

Chris Ivy Director of Sports Auctions

Platinum Index
80001 80014 80082 80085 80124 80265 80291 80295 80296 80324 80354 80374 80377 80381 80387 80395 80401 80499 80581 80582 80656 80657 80677 80701 80829 80830 80831 80835 80836 80839 80850 80853 80856 80857 80860 80863 80867 80868 80875 1887 N690 Kalamazoo Bats Ed Cushman SGC 50 VG/EX 4 - A New Discovery. 1909 T204 Ramly Eddie Collins SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop One, Highest SGC Grade! 1915 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson #88 SGC 96 Mint 9. 1915 Cracker Jack Honus Wagner #68 PSA NM-MT 8. 1933 Goudey Napoleon Lajoie #106 SGC 84 NM 7. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 80 EX/NM 6 - A Fresh to The Hobby Find. 1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128 SGC 96 Mint 9. 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Highest SGC Grade Known! 1954 Wilson Franks Bob Feller SGC 96 Mint 9 - The Highest SGC Example! 1959 Topps Willie Mays AS #563 SGC 98 Gem 10 - The Finest Example. Signed 1952 Topps Baseball Near Set (228/407) - With PSA/DNA Mint 9 and Gem MT 10s! 1906 WG3 Fan Craze National League Playing Cards Complete Set (54) - #2 on the SGC Set Registry! 1909-11 T206 White Border Near Set (518) With Rare Brands, Series 350 Lundgren/Chi. and Old Mill Printing Error. One of a Kind Early 20th Century Original Hand Drawn Baseball Card Set (539 Total Pieces). 1911 T205 Gold Border Near Master Set (218/221) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! 1914/1915 E145 Cracker Jack Complete Set (176) - Every Number Represented. 1933 Goudey Baseball Complete Set (239). Fresh to the Hobby! 1963 Topps Baseball Near Set (517/576) - Instant Set Registry Recognition! 1948 Leaf Sammy Baugh #22 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest Grade Available! 1950 Topps Felt Backs Joe Paterno SGC 88 NM/MT. 1936 O-Pee-Chee Turk Broda #97 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 - Pop One of One with None Higher!. 1936 O-Pee-Chee Howie Morenz #121 SGC 96 Mint 9 - One of Two Confirmed MINT Examples Known! 1951 Parkhurst Hockey PSA Mint 9 Group (7) - Four Pop One of One Condition Rarities! 1979/80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Unopened Wax Box (48 packs) - Gretzkys Rookie Year! 1920 Chicago White Sox Baseball with Six of The Eight Men Out. 1923 Christy Mathewson Single Signed Baseball from Braves Opening Day. 1920s Harry Heilmann Single Signed Baseball. Circa 1928 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. Circa 1929 Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig & Miller Huggins Signed Baseball. 1929 Jimmie Foxx Signed Baseball. 1930s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. 1936 Arky Vaughan Single Signed Baseball--The Only Known Example. Late 1930s Lou Gehrig Single Signed Baseball. Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. 1942 The Pride of the Yankees Cast Signed Baseball with Babe Ruth, Gary Cooper. Late 1940s Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb & Tris Speaker Signed Baseball. 1948 Jackie Robinson Single Signed Baseball. The Finest Shoeless Joe Jackson Signed Baseball on Earth.

Platinum Index
80879 80891 80921 80931 80948 80949 80953 80959 80971 80965 80999 81019 81039 81042 81050 81101 81119 81131 81133 81135 81147 81149 81150 81160 81161 81166 81172 81173 81174 81185 81192 81194 81202 81207 81208 81220 81228 81287 81292 1950s Dwight D. Eisenhower Single Signed Baseball. Late 1960s Roger Maris Single Signed Baseball, PSA Mint 9. 1913 Christy (Christopher) Mathewson Signed Check for Pitching in a Pinch, PSA NM-MT 8. 1930 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Photograph Album from Les Bell. 1939 Baseball Hall of Fame Inaugural Class Multi-Signed Display. 1939 Hall of Fame Induction Program Pages Signed by Most Honorees. Circa 1940 James Raleigh Biz Mackey Signed Album Page. 1943 Babe Ruth Signed Letter with Rare Autograph Variation, PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10. Early 1950s Ted Williams Handwritten Love Letters to His Mistress (6). 1947 Alex Pompez Signed Negro League Contract. 1971 Nolan Ryan Signed Uniform Players Contract Noting Transfer to California Angels. 2010 Leaf Sports Icons Shoeless Joe Jackson Signed Cut Signature Trading Card. 1919 Cleveland Indians Team Signed Baseball with Ray Chapman. 1926 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball, Second Finest Known! 1934 Tour of Japan Team Signed Baseball with Rare Original Box. 1859 Tom Sayers Handwritten Signed Letter Accepting Heenan Fight. 1959 Louisville Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Championship Award Medal Presented to Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). 1953 Carl Bobo Olson World Middleweight Championship Ring Magazine Belt. Circa 1790 Extraordinarily Rare Massive Bunker Iron. Circa 1840 T. Alexander Feather Ball. 1934-38 Wanamaker Trophy Presented to Paul Runyan. 1952 Bobby Locke British Open Gold Championship Medal. 1953 Ben Hogan Match Used Putter. 1934 Paul Runyan PGA Championship Gold Medal. 1938 Paul Runyan PGA Championship Gold Medal. 1930 Bobby Jones Signed Spectators Scorecard from U.S. Amateur Tournament--Completion of Historic Grand Slam! 1920 Walter Hagen Metropolitan Championship Gold Medal. 1925 Walter Hagen PGA Championship Gold Medal. 1929 Walter Hagen British Open & Ryder Cup Tournament Used Golf Bag. 1994 Victory Signed Lithographs with Neil Armstrong, Muhammad Ali Lot of 12. Manoletes Montera Worn Throughout His Bullfighting Career. The Death Mask of Manolete. 1884 Union Association Base Ball Contract--Only Example Known! 1901 Boston Red Sox Stock Certificate Number One--The Birth of a Franchise! 1907 Detroit Tigers Team Cabinet Photograph with Ty Cobb. 1918 Boston Red Sox Huge Photograph from Fenway Park. 1924 Worlds Colored Championship Official Program, 1st Negro League World Series! 2011 Hideki Matsui 500th Home Run Baseball. 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates World Championship Pin Presented to Paddy OConnor.

Platinum Index
81313 81314 81316 81317 81327 81335 81337 81347 81359 81361 81362 81363 81364 81365 81366 81368 81371 81372 81375 81379 81380 81382 81384 81388 81448 81455 81470 81507 81510 81541 81545 81547 81549 81605 81610 81654 1936 Benny Frey Game Worn Cincinnati Reds Jersey with Pants. 1943-45 Joe Cronin Game Worn Boston Red Sox Jersey. 1967 Boston Red Sox American League Championship Ring Presented to Hank Severeid. 1917 Lou Gehrigs Signed Personal Autograph Book--Contains Second Earliest Gehrig Signature Known! 1932-35 Jimmie Foxx Game Used Bat. 1957 Hank Aaron Game Used Bat with World Series Attribution, PSA GU 9. 1959 Mickey Mantle All-Star Game Used Bat, PSA/DNA GU 8.5. 1985 Pete Rose Game Used Corked Bat, PSA/DNA GU 10. 1922 Ty Cobb Game Worn Detroit Tigers Uniform. 1935 Babe Ruth Boston Braves Cap Worn in Final Game of His Career. 1935 Chuck Klein Game Worn Chicago Cubs Jersey. 1935 Tony Cuccinello Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey with Matching Pants. 1938-39 Bob Feller Game Worn Cleveland Indians Jersey. 1946 Joe Ducky Medwick Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey. 1949 Warren Spahn Game Worn Boston Braves Jersey. 1950 Duke Snider Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey. 1950s Yogi Berra Game Worn Catchers Mask with Berra Letter. 1957 Tony Kubek Game Worn New York Yankees Jersey from Rookie of the Year Season. 1961 Curt Flood Game Worn St. Louis Cardinals Jersey. 1966-68 Mickey Mantle Game Worn Jersey with Extensive and Important Photo Matching. 1968 Steve Carlton Game Worn St. Louis Cardinals Jersey. 1969 Rod Carew Game Worn Minnesota Twins Jersey. 1971-72 Ted Williams Game Worn Texas Rangers Jersey. 1981 Cal Ripken, Jr. Game Worn Baltimore Orioles Rookie Jersey. 1936 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football - Represents First Championship Game Victory Season! 1941 Nile Kinnick Handwritten Signed Letter. Late 1960s/ Early 1970s Don Maynard Game Worn, Signed New York Jets Helmet. 1978 Scott Laidlaw Dallas Cowboys Jostens Super Bowl XII Players Championship Ring. 1979 Charles White Heisman Trophy Ring. 1961 Ernie Davis Game Worn Syracuse Orangemen Jersey, Heisman Trophy Season - Worn Versus Pittsburgh 11/4/61. Circa 1965-66 Max McGee Game Worn Green Bay Packers Jersey - MEARS A7. Early 1980s Dan Marino Game Worn, Signed University of Pittsburgh Panthers Jersey. 1980 Jack Ham Game Worn, Signed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. Circa 1929 New York Americans Game Worn Jersey - One of Only a Few Stars and Stripes Examples Known! 1982-83 Pelle Lindbergh Game Worn Philadelphia Flyers Jersey. 2009-10 Sidney Crosby Game Worn Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey with Photo Match.

SESSION ONE
Mail, Fax, Internet & Phone Extended Bidding Signature Auction #7041 Thursday, November 10, 2011 | 10:00PM CT | Dallas | Lots 80001-80827
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80001 1887 N690 Kalamazoo Bats Ed Cushman SGC 50 VG/EX 4 - A New Discovery. This is the rst time this card has ever been oered at public auction. The career of Edgar Leander Cushman lasted a span of seven years (1883-1890). Representing no less than ve dierent teams during his playing days, Cushman compiled a 60-82 record and a lifetime 3.86 ERA. His greatest achievement came late in 1884 with Milwaukee. While appearing in only four games, Ed won all four games! In back-toback starts fans saw a no-hitter and then eight scoreless innings, an almost impossible feat in baseball. The discovery of this Kalamazoo Bat earns Cushman the attention in the hobby world he doesnt enjoy for his on the eld exploits. He is listed in reference guides but to date this is the rst recorded entry based on both PSA and SGC census reports. We have found no instance where an example has been sold publicly. The in-uniform portrait is the same image used for the very rare N172 Spotted Tie sub-set featuring members of the New York Metropolitans. Graded SGC 50 VG/EX 4, the card has very light edge/corner wear with minor spot staining that only mildly aects an image that is crisp with ne details. Some surface roughness appears on the blank reverse. How often does one have to acquire the rst available example of a close to 125year old collectible? It is entirely possible only a few other copies may have survived. Starting Bid: $3,750

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80002 1876 Washburn & Moen Barb Fence Armor Trade Card featuring the Boston Base Ball Grounds. Oered for the rst time (as best we could determine) is a very rare 1876 trade card advertising Barb Fence Armor. Barb wire was rst patented in 1868 making this a very early promotion for the product which was popular with farmers and ranchers. It seems it was also a favored part of the stadium for the Boston Base Ball Grounds as the the front displays a wood cut scene of a game being played plus surrounding buildings. The back copy conveys the testimonial of N.F. Apolonio, President. The 6 x 3-3/8 thin cardstock collectible has passed the test of time well with only light corner wear and a spot stain or two of note. Overall excellent condition and a rare entry for any 19th century collection. Starting Bid: $150

80004 1887 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes John Irwin, Washington. Graded PSA EX 5, one of only four total examples graded by that rm. (Pose #243-3). Solid high end copy of John Irwins Washington variation. Four corners with minor wear at corner tips which frame a nicely detailed image of the 11-year inelder. Clean surfaces and a problem free reverse. Starting Bid: $150

80003 1887 N172 Old Judge Cap Anson, Street Clothes SGC Authentic. Cap Anson is among the most important subjects of the monumental, and signicant, N172 Old Judge series. The set is certainly the most important 19th Century sports release and this is one of only a pair of portrait poses in which the baseball pioneer appears. The oered specimen does show its age, now just shy of 125 years old. Soiling, corner wear and light creasing is present. The card has been assessed SGC Authentic most likely due to trimming. In any condition, a signicant addition for the N172 enthusiast. Starting Bid: $250

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80006 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter R.L. Caruthers PSA NM 7. From the rst mainstream tobacco issue we make available this largely problem free card of the baseball player R.L. Caruthers. One of ten baseball players in the issue that focused on athletes from a variety of disciplines. This PSA NM 7 portrait card depicts Parisian Bob Caruthers who both pitched and played in the outeld for the St. Louis Browns and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. The card has slight edge wear on the reverse and some faint ink ghosting. Corner tip wear is minimal. A solid high end card. Starting Bid: $200

80005 1887 N172 Old Judge Harry Wright PSA EX 5. The only example to occupy the EX level on the PSA pop report with four grading higher. To date, only ten total N172 Harry Wright cards have been graded by that rm. A rare opportunity to acquire this extremely scarce subject from this historical issue. The card issued in honor of the Hall of Fame baseball pioneer responsible for such innovations as the modern uniform and baseball score sheets, Harry Wright is considered a pivotal pioneer of the game. Graded PSA EX 5, there is a distinctive lack of physical evidence towards its true age. The formal portrait of Wright has faded but is free of any surface imperfections. A key entry for Hall of Fame collectors, 19th Century enthusiasts and N172 Old Judge specialists. Starting Bid: $1,250

80007 Circa 1888 Marceau & Power Cabinet Henry Boyle SGC Authentic. Henry Boyle pitched for only ve years and has some odd stats to show. In 1886 he went an abysmal 9-15 but had an impressive 1.76 ERA. In his last season he actually won 21 games, but lost 23 in the process. This 5-1/16 x 6-5/16 cabinet card has been slabbed SGC Authentic due to the right and top edges being trimmed. Henry is clearly named on the mount that has a few areas of adhesive(?) staining, two clipped corners and Traitor Boyle written on the reverse. The photo itself is only mildly aected by condition issues. Henrys image is sharp and clear with good detail and contrast. An attractive example of an obscure player from a rare 19th Century production. Starting Bid: $125
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80008 1888 N162 Goodwin Champions Cap Anson PSA Authentic. The 50-card Champions edition is certainly one of the nest tobacco card productions of the 19th Century with a sports theme. Featuring an array of athletes from various sporting endeavors, none are more sought after than the eight baseball players and the undisputed key subject is Chicago 1st Baseman Adrian Cap Anson. Anson was a prominent member of the 19th Century baseball community and the N162 that bears his portrait is one of his best cardboard keepsakes. The oered example presents as a typical excellent level card, but appears to have been rebacked with a second N162 card. Assessed PSA Authentic. Starting Bid: $300

80009 1890 Waldon-Smith Cabinet John Clarkson SGC Authentic. Extremely scarce Circa 1890 G. Waldon-Smith Studios cabinet card of Boston star pitcher John Clarkson. From 1885 to 1889 Clarkson won an exhausting 209 games but would be retired just ve years later. During that historic span, his worst showing was the 33 wins he posted in 1888. By the time he retired in 1894 John had pitched over 4,500 innings and won 328 games. This rare 4-3/16 x 6-5/16 Clarkson collectible, aside from the clipped corners, has just a few condition issues, the worst being a small chip into the top edge. On the clean, blank back are the words Copyrighted 1889 written in ink along the bottom. The front has the name John L. Clarkson noted in the bottom border area under the actual photo and shows general overall age toning plus some obvious staining. The central image is moderately aected and has retained sharp detail in the face. A faint Boston is still visible across his chest. A rare 19th Century collectible of one of the eras top performers. Starting Bid: $500

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80010 1894 N142 Duke Honest Cabinet John S. Johnson, Cyclist. Cards in the series designated N142 are referred to as cabinet cards but are really much more. For one, their generous 6 x 9-1/2 size dwarfs your traditional cabinet and in place of a real photo there is a beautifully lithographed illustration. Certainly a premium obtained in exchange for what was probably a kings ransom in coupons. N142s are among the most breathtaking tobacco promotions of the 1890s with examples only rarely oered. Presented even in fewer quantities are the non-baseball subjects as we oer here. This Honest brand cabinet features bicyclist John H. Johnson. The corners show some wear while the all-important central image has only light surface web wrinkling on the left background area. The reverse shows a pair of corner wrinkles and in light ink the initials J.C.M., probably the monogram of a proud previous owner. Overall, very good to excellent condition with the aforementioned ink notation on the reverse. A truly rare collectible found in only the most advanced collection. Starting Bid: $150

80011 1895 N300 Mayos Cut Plug Billy Nash SGC 40 VG 3. Billy Nash was a star of the game in the 1890s playing 11 of his 15 years with the team he is depicted on his N300 Mayo card, the Boston Beaneaters. In what seems like an odd highlight, Nash stands out as he hit 10 home runs not once but twice in his career. After Boston, Nash spent four years as player/manager for Philadelphia. This is a solid middle grade copy, now graded SGC 40 VG 3, with surface & corner wear, one crease and a surface scratch. The reverse surface is largely free of issues, the portrait of the Boston star is well dened with deep detail. Starting Bid: $150

80012 1904 Allegheny Card Co Hand Cut Joe Stanley SGC 88 NM/MT 8. By denition the rarest of all baseball card issues, it is believed that just a single prototype of each player for this boxed card game was ever produced. The game, failing to reach production, consists of 112 known cards, each featuring only National League players. Discovered in the late 1980s, all known examples have been cut by hand and the set was sold intact in 1995 when the cards were then sold individually. Here we present the one and only example of Boston Braves left elder Joe Stanley, rating an impressive SGC 88 NM/MT 8. If you are enamored with 1 of 1 cards, this issue is a dream come true for you. Starting Bid: $250

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80013 1909 T204 Ramly Clark Grith SGC 84 NM 7 - Highest SGC Grade Available. This is one of a pair to be graded at the 84 NM 7 level with no known SGC example grading higher. The Old Fox is surrounded with golden scrollwork on this most beautiful of all tobacco issues. Issued during the Hall of Famers brief tenure as skipper of the Cincinnati Nationals, Clark was also a seven time 20-game winner and would own the Washington Senators well into the 1950s. Condition is exceptionally strong for a piece of this vintage, with the totality of wear conned to the outermost corner tips. The back of the card is equally as impressive with not a single dimple in the delicate embossing. Starting Bid: $1,500

80014 1909 T204 Ramly Eddie Collins SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop One, Highest SGC Grade! Estimated to be fty times as scarce as cards from the T206 set, the coveted T204 remains one of tobacco card collectings most challenging pursuits. Oered is Hall of Fame 2nd Basemen Eddie Collins. Being the nest copy examined by the conservative eyes at SGC only adds to the appeal carried by this exceptional condition rarity. The beautiful series is renowned for their ne black and white portraits and elegant golden scrollwork that dene the issue. Only the mildest of corner wear and a small stain on the reverse sets this card apart from the vast majority of its Dead Ball-era brethren. Starting Bid: $1,500

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80015 1909-11 E90-1 American Caramel Ty Cobb SGC 40 VG 3. The E90-1 set was produced by the American Caramel Co. from 1909 though 1911 never requiring any youngster to stand outside a tobacco shop begging for the treasured thin card inserts. The bulk of the set was released in an era when Ty Cobb captured the AL Triple Crown (09) and was a unanimous choice for MVP of the American League (11) after posting a .420 batting average. The oered card has been graded 40 VG 3 by SGC but certainly not based on eye appeal or corner wear more associated with higher grade labeling. The only aws are a pair of very small surface chips, one just above his cap, the other at his pant leg. There are no wrinkles or creases. At arms length, this appears to be an excellent condition card. Nice card for the grade. Starting Bid: $200

80017 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Frank Chance, Red Portrait PSA NM 7. He was dubbed The Peerless Leader as he led the Cubs to pennants in 1906-08 and 1910 as their player-manager. A well centered specimen that exhibits solid red color, crisp image and stark white borders. Super clean Sweet Caporal back. Starting Bid: $375

80016 1909-11 E90-1 American Caramel Christy Mathewson PSA EX 5. Graded PSA EX 5, one of only ve at the excellent level with only a trio recorded higher. One of Christys nest looking candy cards is also one of the ner existing examples. Light crinkling at corners and great coloring. Starting Bid: $500

80018 1909-11 T206 Piedmont Ty Cobb, Bat O Shoulder PSA EX 5. High-quality T206 of one of the most desirable examples from this set. Ty Cobb is seen here in his bat o shoulder variant. Judging solely by the visual power of the image area, this card would be tough to beatcolor and registration is superb with no creases. This card features a spot-on image with relatively sharp corners and brilliant color. Starting Bid: $500

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80019 1909-11 T206 Piedmont Ty Cobb, Bat O Shoulder SGC 50 VG/ EX 4. A erce and determined look in the eyes of the early baseball legend makes this variation the most honest portrait in this most popular of tobacco issues. Judging solely by the visual power of the image area, this card would be tough to beatcolor and registration are superb, no creases or stains on front, ever so faintly on the verso. It is due solely to the typical edge and corner wear that this card was designated a SGC 50 VG/EX 4. Starting Bid: $300 80021 1909-11 T206 Piedmont Johnny Evers, Portrait SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Few vintage cards are capable of enlivening a collection in the manner brought about by the introduction of a top-quality T206. If the card happens to feature Johnny Evers as its subject, the eect is even more pronounced. Of the trio of poses devoted to Evers, his Portrait with the distinct Green Background - seen here - is by far his most striking depiction! Evers penetrating gaze on this marvelously well-conceived insert commands special reverence as it challenges in authority the stern glare of the Georgia Peach himself. It is a hundred-year-old classic that boasts enduring appeal, and is oered in a state of preservation that will doubtless inspire fascination for yet another century. Among the hundreds of copies of this depiction validated by both SGC and PSA, there are none at the Mint level (with no detail regarding pose). The SGC report shows only three at the NM/MT level with only one higher. On the face of this abundantly praiseworthy specimen, Everss visage projects with almost startling clarity, and the brightness of his memorable surroundings has remained completely unblemished by time. Unforgiving examination intended to expose mostly non-existent faults reveals the centering of the graphics slightly low of perfection, a whisper of wear at the bottom-right corner (the bottom left corner is Gem MT quality) and faint toning along the left perimeter on the reverse. The cards Piedmont - 150 Subjects reverse-side design is boldly inked. A fantastic example of a prime T206 entry. Starting Bid: $1,500

80020 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb, Red Portrait SGC 50 VG/ EX 4. The denitive portrait of the Dead Ball Eras greatest star resides between four perfectly spaced borders on this card from tobaccos most popular issue. Very light edge wear and mild corner rounding is all too obvious here but overall visual appeal is higher. This precisely registered example has ben graded SGC 50 VG/EX 4 and has a Sweet Caporal 350-460 Series reverse. Starting Bid: $200

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80022 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Nap Lajoie, With Bat PSA NM 7. Turn-of-the-century hero Nap Lajoie was renowned among the nest ballplayers of the era. Lajoies talents were at the top of the sport, until the arrival of Ty Cobb into the majors in 1905. Thus started one of the nest individual sports rivalries that comes to mind. Oered here is a high end quality example, which exhibits near perfect centering, great color and corners. Examples like this are extremely dicult to come by in NM condition. Clean Sweet Caporal back. Starting Bid: $500

80023 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Christy Mathewson, Dark Cap PSA EX 5. One of the greatest to ever grace the mound, Mathewson captured the NLs pitching Triple Crown in 1905 and again in 1908 - leading the circuit in wins, strikeouts and earned run average. The Christian Gentleman, Christy Mathewson was a college man who wrote a series of childrens books. Mathewson was an upstanding role model at a time when most ballplayers were thought to be hard-living and hard-drinking souls from the unpolished margins of society. Clean white borders, sharp corners, and outstanding color retention make this tobacco card from the T206 issue a worthy target for any collector of this vintage. Graded PSA EX 5. Starting Bid: $200

80024 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Christy Mathewson, White Cap PSA EX 5. A member of Cooperstowns inaugural class, Christy won at least 30 games in a season four times in his career. Graded PSA EX 5 with a scarce Sweet Caporal Series 150 Factory 649 Overprint reverse! Very nice example of Mathewsons white cap version from the T206 tobacco issue. Nothing about the card contradicts the Excellent assessment. Starting Bid: $250

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80025 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Cy Young, Portrait PSA VG-EX 4. His name is synonymous with pitching excellence and his T206portrait tobacco card is an essential entry for the serious collector. A very nice crease free example of this Hall of Fame pitcher. An all too typical middle grade card, the PSA VG-EX 4 grade is a reection of the rounding of the corners which is really the only aw on this card. Sweet Caporal Series 150 brand reverse. Starting Bid: $200

80027 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread Barney Dreyfuss PSA VG-EX 4 - Pop Three, Highest Grade Known! The previous seasons World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates are featured in this classic issue. Barney Dreyfuss owned the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1900 to 1932. His contributions to the game earned him induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 as an executive. His D322 Tip Top Bread entry is the most dicult subject to acquire from the 25-card series. He is also the most condition critical card as this VG-EX 4 is one of only three at this grade level which is in fact the highest grade available for Dreyfuss. Starting Bid: $750 80026 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread Chas. D. Adams PSA NM 7 - Pop One With None Higher! The rst of six D322 Tip Top Bread Pittsburgh Pirates cards that can claim the Pop One-of-One With None Higher status. Babe Adams was a key entry in the pitching rotation for both of the 09 and 10 World Championship teams. This crowd pleasing card is the the rst and only one to ever grade at the near mint level and is the highest graded example as noted in both SGC and PSA pop reports. Starting Bid: $625
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80029 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread Sam Leever PSA NM 7 - Pop One, Finest Example Known! This card is the the rst and only one to ever grade at this level and is the highest graded example as noted in both SGC and PSA pop reports. Sam Leever was at the close of his 13 year career when he went 6-5 for the World Champion Pirates in 1910. This beauty comes from a newly discovered set found in recent yearsjust in time for the 100 year anniversary of this commemorative series. This is your one and only opportunity to acquire the nest D322 Leever known to exist. Starting Bid: $500

80028 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread Tommy Leach PSA EX-MT 6 - Pop One with None Higher! Stunning example from the scarce D322 Tip-Top bread series. To date, only ten Tommy Leach cards have been submitted to PSA. This is the ultimate copy as it is the only one to reach the EX-MT 6 level with none higher. This auction oers some great opportunities to acquire one of the nest D322s in existence. Starting Bid: $500

80030 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread Lefty Leield PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 - Pop One With None Higher! The ultimate Lefty Leield example from this scarce and desirable food related edition. This card is the rst and only one to grade at this level and is the highest graded example as noted in both SGC and PSA pop reports. As per the PSA pop report, a total of ten Leield cards have been graded to date. That is the second lowest total population number of all 25 subjects. Starting Bid: $500
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80031 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread The Tip-Top Boy Mascot PSA EX+ 5.5 - Pop One, Highest Graded Example! What team is complete without a mascot? The tradition goes back to the earliest days of the game and few can forget the classic image of Buck Ewing and his pint-sized side-kick posing for the Goodwin issues of the late 1880s. When Ward-Mackey honored the World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates they took the opportunity for a little self promotion and issued this card of The Tip-Top Bread Mascot. This was a fun addition adding some air to the otherwise formal portraits of the Pittsburgh players and team owner. Not just cute, he is also quite scarce and is as highly prized as the most admired players on the team. A high end card well deserving of the PSA assessment. This card is the rst and only one to ever grade at this level and is the highest graded example as noted in both SGC and PSA pop reports. Starting Bid: $750

80032 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread Honus Wagner SGC 40 VG 3. While the issue may not be familiar to the casual collector, the image most assuredly is. Its an artful remaining of Carl Horners denitive photographic portrait, the same image utilized for the creation of the shortprinted T206 tobacco card which serves as the hobbys most coveted and valuable cardboard. Just twenty-three Tip Top Wagners have found a home in a SGC capsule, only ve achieve an equal VG 3 designation. Seven have graded higher. The rather imsy paper stock utilized in the sets creation is largely to blame for the scarcity and condition issues, but we nd none of the typical extensive creasing that plagues the surviving population. Corner wear and a negligible eastward centering shift accounts for the rating of the presented specimen. And Wagner, as the undisputed leading star of the Steeltown squad, would be more susceptible to wear from trading and handling under ordinary circumstances. Starting Bid: $2,000

80033 1910 D322 Tip Top Bread Lefty Webb PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 - Pop One, The Finest Example Known! Only eleven D322 Lefty Webb cards have been graded by PSA. Cleon Webb would have been all but forgotten by time as he pitched for only one season in the majors... but as it happen to be a World Champion team he has cemented his place in baseball history. Undeniably strong card of a player who is making his only appearance on a baseball card. This card is the the rst and only one to ever grade at this level and is the highest graded example as noted in both SGC and PSA pop reports. Starting Bid: $500

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80035 1910-12 Spaulding & Merrick Plow Boy Tobacco Tom Needham Notably scarce and highly desired, Plow Boy Tobacco brand cabinet cards are among the most challenging 20th Century cabinet size premiums to acquire. The roster of 50 names is an exclusive Chicago only list with cards being issued over a three-year period. A single example of the large 5-3/4 x 8 cards are needed by even the more advanced hobbyists. The oered card of the Chicago Cubs Tom Needham does have one crease and some surface chipping in a couple areas generating a lower technical assessment but presents much nicer. To date, SGC has only graded one Needham Ploy Boy while the PSA census report shows not a single submission. Starting Bid: $125

80034 1910-11 T3 Turkey Red Cabinets Frank Baker #78 SGC 60 EX 5 - The Highest SGC Graded Example! This is a pop one-of-one condition rarity with none grading higher! The future Hall of Famer would earn his historic nickname the season this gorgeous cabinet card was issued, clubbing long balls in Games 2 and 3 of the World Series en route to a World Championship. Here he strikes a relaxed batting pose for the artist, who has rendered perhaps the denitive portrait of this Dead Ball legend. The image area remains in simply magnicent condition, with points taken only to the mild edge and corner wear not typically found of these treasured cards. The back displays the checklist #151-126 With mail-In Oer. Starting Bid: $500

80036 1911 D304 Brunners Bread Frank Chance, Chicago SGC 40 VG 3. From a total population of only ten Frank Chance Brunners cards, this is one of three at this level with two higher for this brand reverse. Solid example showing one crease. Lionel Carter Collection pedigree. Starting Bid: $200

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80038 1911 D304 Brunners Bread John Evers, Chicago SGC 40 VG 3. Only ten have been graded to date with only four grading higher. Very attractive card with the faintest of vertical wrinkles to explain the grade. Early with Chicago, Natl. variation. Starting Bid: $200

80037 1911 D304 Butter Krust Otis Crandall, New York SGC 70 EX+ 5.5. The only one of its kind recorded to date by SGC! very strong high end example and one of the tougher Butter Krust brand D304 backs. A real eye-catcher. Starting Bid: $200

80039 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders Crawford/Cobb PSA 5. Hall of Famers Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford are creatively combined to oer the best star power combination the T201 series has to oer. This 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folder has been graded PSA EX 5 with light wear at corners. An attractive card for the grade. Starting Bid: $250

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80041 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders Johnson/Street PSA EX-MT+ 6.5. One of the more popular tobacco card sets of the early 20th century are the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders. Each card featured one player when the card is open and another teammate when the top portion is folded. This particular example presents Hall of Famer Walter Johnson and his teammate Charles Street. An impressive example, this treasure has been graded PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 showing just some very light corner wear. Starting Bid: $200

80040 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders Crawford/Cobb PSA EX-MT 6. Notable Detroit Tigers Hall of Famers Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford are brilliantly rendered on this stunning exemplar from the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders issue. Graded a conservative PSA EX-MT 6, this unique card from the famed tobacco issue presents light touching at the corners and clean surfaces. A nice card for the grade. Starting Bid: $400 80042 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders Mathewson/Bridwell PSA EX-MT 6. Oered is a high end T201 Double Folder produced in 1911 for the Mecca tobacco brand. The set is known for the enticing concept of presenting two teammates on one card. A simple fold of the top portion and the second player is revealed. The oered card has been graded PSA EX-MT 6 featuring New York Giants Al Bridwell and Christy Mathewson. Starting Bid: $200
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80043 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders Summers/Jennings SGC 84 NM 7. One of ve at the NM level with three higher. Surprisingly nice high grade example with great corner quality. Starting Bid: $150

80045 1911 T205 Sweet Caporal Frank Chance PSA EX-MT 6. One of 18 at this grade level with only 10 grading higher. Precisely centered and high quality corners. A strong high end example. Starting Bid: $150

80044 1911 T205 Piedmont Home Run Baker PSA EX-MT 6. One of 13 at this grade level with only 9 grading higher. Strong card with an unquestionable assessment. Starting Bid: $175

80046 1911 T205 Hassan Fred Clarke SGC 80 EX/NM 6. Its cards like this that inspire so many to collect this classic series. Oered is the T205 Gold Border card of HoFer Fred Clarke. The Hassan reverse has some light wear along the top, the front shows slight wear at corners. Nicely centered, this solid copy has been graded SGC 80 EX/NM 6. Starting Bid: $100

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80047 1911 T205 Piedmont Ty Cobb SGC 40 VG 3. Ty Cobb was named the American Leagues Most Valuable Player the year this card was issued after batting .420 and stealing 83 bases as a member of the Detroit Tigers. Amazingly, for a legend who played 24 seasons in the majors and amassed 4,189 hits, it was his lone MVP distinction. Graded SGC 40 VG 3, this is a nice representation where condition elements are limited to corners and borders allowing a clean portrait of the legendary Georgia Peach. The back displays a Piedmont brand reverse. Starting Bid: $225

80049 1911 T205 Sovereign Dolly Gray, Stats on Back PSA EX 5. One of 15 at this grade level with only four grading higher. Light corner wear and a scarcer T205 brand reverse. Starting Bid: $150

80048 1911 T205 Hassan Otis Crandall, T Crossed PSA EX-MT 6. One of 7 at this grade level with only one grading higher. Scarce T Crossed variation and a scarcer brand reverse. Starting Bid: $100

80050 1911 T205 Hassan Bob Harmon, Left Ear Only PSA EX-MT 6. One of 9 at this grade level with only four grading higher. A scarce left ear variation, unquestionable assessment. Starting Bid: $150

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80052 1911 T205 Sweet Caporal R. Hoblitzell, No Cin. 1908, Misspelled PSA EX 5. One of eleven at this grade level with only nine grading higher. A strong high end example of a scarce variation. Starting Bid: $150

80051 1911 T205 Hassan R. Hoblitzell, No Stats SGC 40 VG 3. From concept to production, without careful planning any trading card project can become an unorganized mess very quickly. Even the most cautious quality control steps can miss small details until any given quantity of cards have been printed. The most famous example of this is the T206 Magie spelling error which commands thousands of dollars regardless of the condition. The rarest of the T205 variations is the card of Cincinnati Reds rst baseman Richard Hoblitzell without playing statistics on the back. How rare is the No Stats Hoblitzell? To date, SGC has graded around 40 Magie errors and T206 Eddie Plank cards but only four conrmed copies of the Hoblitzell no stats have been recorded. This solid middle grade copy has been graded SGC 40 VG 3 and is one of two Hassan backs at this level with none conrmed higher. Any T205 fan would be thrilled to own even a poor example of this rarity. The card shows corner wear and one upper left crease but is perfectly centered. The colors are bright and the metallic gold ink border shows no unsightly green oxidation. The Hassan brand reverse shows one spot of tobacco staining. This is a prime opportunity to acquire one of the premier variation cards in the hobby. Starting Bid: $1,500

80053 1911 T205 Sweet Caporal Hughie Jennings PSA EX-MT 6. One of seventeen at this grade level with only seven grading higher. Fantastic quality with just minor levels of wear at corners. Starting Bid: $150

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80054 1911 T205 Polar Bear Walter Johnson SGC 60 EX 5. Spectacular image clarity and the cleanest of front and rear surfaces provide a visual power that far exceeds this cards already impressive grade. Only Cobb surpasses the Big Train among listed values of Hall of Famers in this beautiful set, making this card essential to any serious tobacco collection. A strong EX copy with a scarcer Polar Bear brand reverse. The reverse is as clean and problem free as the front. Starting Bid: $250

80056 1911 T205 Piedmont Christy Mathewson PSA EX 5. Without question, one of the most desirable cards in the pre-war era, this T205 Gold Border Christy Mathewson has been graded PSA EX 5. Near perfect centering, solid colors and a stain free Piedmont brand reverse. Starting Bid: $300

80055 1911 T205 Hassan Ed Karger PSA EX 5. One of a dozen at this grade level with only seven grading higher. Great colors and strong centering. Starting Bid: $125

80057 1911 T205 Hassan Charley OLeary PSA NM 7 - None Higher! One of 6 at this elevated grade level with none grading higher! A condition rarity. Sharp corners, blazing portrait and perfect horizontal centering. Starting Bid: $200

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80058 1911 T205 Honest Long Cut James Vaughn PSA EX 5. One of 20 at this grade level with only ve grading higher. A high-end example of a very scarce subject. Starting Bid: $125

80060 1911 T205 Sovereign Cy Young GAI EX 5. Pitching legend Denton True Young dominated the game in an era that was denitively run by a lengthy roster of mound specialists. Here we present Cys wholly impressive entry from the hobby-favorite T205 tobacco issue in a precisely registered GAI EX 5 grade. In addition to being a solid middle grade example the reverse displays a scarcer Sovereign brand layout. Starting Bid: $350

80059 1911 T205 Hassan Heinie Wagner PSA EX 5. One of 10 at this grade level with eleven grading higher. A scarce subject and a fantastic card for the grade. Starting Bid: $100

80061 1911 T205 Sweet Caporal Cy Young PSA VG 3. Known as a ery hurler who is the namesake for the annual pitching award, Cy Young is depicted here in this great T205 tobacco card. Graded PSA VG 3 with a black Sweet Caporal back. Corner wear, no creases and good print registration. Starting Bid: $125

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80062 1912 S110 Baseball Player Silks Pillow Case Premium. Oered is the 23 x 23 premium made available by Helmar Cigarettes in exchange for 100 coupons in 1912. That was a grand amount in that time which required a great deal of smoking. The redemption program was made along with the beautiful individual baseball players silks which could be had for 25 coupons. The images are beautifully rendered and are surrounded by key elements of the game anchoring the baseball theme. Today, the colors have faded but this piece is very scarce and a highly prized entry into any vintage collection. One of two dierent known varieties, the ve pictured players are all timeless legends including Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Frank Baker, Walter Johnson and Tris Speaker. Each athlete is surrounded by a red crosshatch border which served the function of telling where to attach the individual silks but also adds to the overall design and visual appeal. This piece does not have any silks attached. Matted and framed to an overall size of 31 x 31-1/2. The cloth has been mounted via a single stitch in each corner. The cloth itself has one small tear near Cobb plus edge wear. Starting Bid: $250

80063 1912 S81 Large Silk Grover Cleveland Alexander #89 Consumers could choose which of the 25 popular baseball players of the day they wanted portrayed on a large 8-1/2 x 7 silk. With names like McGraw, Bender, Baker, Lajoie, Collins, Cobb, Speaker, Mathewson and Walter Johnson few would think to pick a young 2nd year lefty many might have thought was a president than a ball player in Grover Cleveland Alexander. This could explain why nding an Alexander on one of these beautifully colored silks is such a formidable challenge today. Just to qualify for a silk required 25 coupons (you only needed 10 coupons for a cabinet card (T3s)) which is why S81s are overall very scarce. The search is well rewarded as they are among the most beautiful display pieces the hobby has to oer. The oered silk is sharp looking with framing showing on all four sides. One horizontal crease and staining in the far lower right corner barely impacts the bold colors of Alexander in mid-wind up in his grey Philadelphia uniform. The gure and surrounding graphics pop o the surface. A rare entry from a formidable series with tremendous display and bragging rights value. Starting Bid: $500

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80064 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Baker/Collins Baker Gets His Man PSA NM 7. One of eight at the NM 7 level with only four examples grading higher. Bold and nearly awless this card oers a pair of HoFers coupled with an action scene featuring Home Run Baker himself. Starting Bid: $300

80067 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Cobb/Jennings Ty Cobb Steals Third PSA VG-EX 4. A pair of Hall of Famers is featured for this exceptional VG/ EX entry from the 1912 T202 Triple Folders set. Not only are the great Ty Cobb and Hughie Jennings pictured at either end of this attractive cardboard, the middle panel includes one of the most recognizable and remarkable instances of vintage baseball photography with Ty Cobb Steals Third. With sharp corners and nice centering, this card presents very nicely. Starting Bid: $250

80065 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Bresnahan/McGraw Just Before the Battle PSA EX-MT 6. One of thirteen at the EX-MT level with ten grading higher. A popular dual-HoFer entry. Starting Bid: $125

80068 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Jennings/McGraw Just Before the Battle PSA EX-MT 6. One of only eight at the EX-MT grade level with fteen grading higher. Starting Bid: $125

80066 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Cobb/Jennings Ty Cobb Steals Third PSA EX 5. The pairing of Hall of Famers Ty Cobb and teammate Hugh Jennings just wasnt enough enticement. The revered pair stand guard over Charles Conlons Ty Cobb Steals Thirdan image considered to be the most famous baseball action photograph ever captured on lmand you have one of the most sought after 1910-era tobacco cards in the hobby. Graded PSA EX 5, this card has an extremely faint center wrinkle, exceptional centering and an evenly matched level of mild wear at each corner tip. Starting Bid: $375
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80069 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Johnson/Knight Knight Catches a Runner PSA EX 5. One of fourteen at the Excellent grade level with twenty-eight grading higher. Solid mid-grade example with a popular Walter Johnson appearance. Starting Bid: $100

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80070 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Johnson/Knight Knight Catches a Runner PSA NM 7. Strong high grade example of a popular card. From a fresh to the hobby collection comes this PSA NM 7 example, seemingly judged so for the slightly askew centering. One of ten at the grade level with only two recorded higher. Corners are NM/MT. Starting Bid: $375

80073 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Meyers/Crandall Too Late For Devlin PSA NM-MT 8 - Pop Three with None Higher! This is one of only three at the NM/MT level with none grading higher. Beautiful high grade example not likely to be improved upon. Starting Bid: $375

80071 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Johnson /Knight Knight Catches a Runner PSA EX-MT 6. Graded PSA EX-MT 6, one of seventeen at the EX level with eleven graded higher. A few small specks of surface wear on front, four very high quality NM to NM+ corners, precise centering. Precision printing makes the nely detailed portraits jump from the surface. Starting Bid: $150 80074 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Moriarity/Cobb Good Play at Third PSA EX 5. One of a dozen at this grade level with fourteen grading higher. A brief and visibly obscured surface scratch has determined the grade of this commanding otherwise near-mint example. Starting Bid: $200

80072 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Marquard/Meyers Just Before... PSA NM 7 - Pop Four with None Higher. From a total population of only forty-one, this card is one of only four at the NM 7 level with none higher. Starting Bid: $250
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80075 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Moriarity/Cobb Good Play at Third PSA NM 7. Bold, bright and colorful, this newly discovered copy is one of ve at the NM level with only three recorded higher. A strong and fresh to the hobby example of unquestionable quality well worthy of the PSA assessment. Starting Bid: $900

80076 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder OLeary/Cobb A Desperate Slide... PSA EX-MT 6. One of eleven at the EX-MT level with less than a handful grading higher. Rock solid example accurately graded by PSA. Starting Bid: $500

80077 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Speaker/Engle Speaker Scores PSA EX-MT 6. One of only eight at the EX/MT level with less than a handful grading higher. A popular entry with a pair of Speaker appearances. Starting Bid: $125

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80078 1912 T207 Brown Background Walter Johnson SGC 60 EX 5. The Major League all-time leader in shutouts; the American League MVP in 1913 and 1924, contemporaries recalled his pitches as nearly invisible, arriving with a swoosh and smashing into the catchers mitt like a thunderclap. Walter Johnson is set o nicely with help from the deep chocolate background and beige borders on this Recruit brand T207 tobacco insert card. Graded a SGC 60 EX 5, this card exhibits minor corner rounding and minimal surface toning. A nice card for its grade. In 21 seasons with the Washington Senators Johnson won 417 games and is often considered the nest to take to the mound. SMR value is $1,350.00. Starting Bid: $200

80079 1912 T207 Brown Background Richard Marquard PSA EX-MT 6. This is one of eight at the EX-MT grade level with only two recorded higher. During his major league career, there wasnt much that Hall of Famer Rube Marquard hadnt accomplished. He contributed to multiple pennant-winning seasons, won 20 or more games three times and pitched a no-hitter in 1915. Oered here is Marquards card from the famed T207 issue, a pose very reminiscent of the famous Mathewson portrait. Oering nice centering, great color and spot on registration. A solid EX-MT example with a Recruit brand reverse. Starting Bid: $250

80080 1912 T207 Brown Background John J. McGraw PSA EX-MT 6 - Only Two Higher! This is one of eight at the EX-MT grade level with only two recorded higher. John McGraw was dubbed Little Napoleon for his controlling nature but it did serve him quite well with New York fans. The Giants earned ten pennants and a trio of World Championships under his command. Oered is a solid PSA EX-MT 6 example with a blemish free portrait, deep, rich colors and detail. Recruit brand reverse. Starting Bid: $300

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80081 1914 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson #88 SGC 10 Poor 1. On Independence Day of this year, the great Christy Mathewson shut out the Phillies in the bottom half of a Polo Grounds doubleheader to notch his 350th career victory. With Babe Ruth nothing more than a promising prospect at the close of the year 1914, and Ty Cobb a brilliant but unlovable star, it was Mr. Mathewson that held the collective hearts of baseball fans nationwide at the time he appeared on this Cracker Jack card. Mathewson would appear in the 1915 Cracker Jack series but this attractive horizontal pitching pose would be replace by a regal portrait of Factoryville, PAs native son. Today, this revered card is among the most dicult cards to acquire from either of the E145 editions. Graded SGC 10 Poor 1, this card has creasing and soiling and an obvious reduction in the paper stock in the lower left corner, evidence that this card was once mounted in a vintage scrapbook. A prize for Cracker Jack collector and Mathewson enthusiasts as well. Starting Bid: $1,250

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80082 1915 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson #88 SGC 96 Mint 9. A dream will come true for one sophisticated collector here, as Heritage presents one of the most remarkable E145-2 Cracker Jack cards to be placed upon the auction block in recent memory. Those with even a passing knowledge of the baseball collectibles can appreciate the scarcity and desirability of any Mint condition Mathewson baseball card. Mathewsons illustrious career was largely cemented in history by the time this card came to market. His career earned Matty a well justied place in Cooperstowns inaugural class of ve legends of the game. A hero o the eld as well, Christys death by pneumonia in 1925 was the delayed result of a poisonous gas attack occurring during his service in World War I . Issued only a year shy of his retirement from professional baseball, the multi-colored portrait is of a very young Mathewson, printed with a high degree of precision. His image and surrounding awless red eld are interrupted only by the Cracker Jack BALL PLAYERS tag line. The centering is perfect. The borders are bright and fresh, the back is a strong strike resulting in fully legible lettering. To be critical beyond the point of reason we will add there are micro dot bers in the paper stock within the white frame. If one passes on this card for that reason the lucky winner will be eternally grateful. Do we even need to add this is one of the two highest graded examples known? Starting Bid: $5,000

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80083 1915 Cracker Jack Connie Mack #12 SGC 80 EX/NM 6. Over the course of a half century, the Philadelphia Athletics captured ve World Series titles under the guidance of Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy. Connie Mack managed a remarkable 7755 games with the Philadelphia Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates, nally calling it quits at age 87. There exists just light touches of wear at the corners and some unobtrusive staining. A solid card of one of the grand old men of baseball. Starting Bid: $200

80084 1915 Cracker Jack Tris Speaker #65 PSA NM 7. Graded NM 7 by PSA, one of 14 at this grade level. Among the great hitters of the early 20th century, Tris Speaker must be mentioned in the same conversation alongside Ty Cobb, Joe Jackson, Honus Wagner and Nap Lajoie. During a remarkable 22-year career, Speaker nished with 3514 hits and a lifetime batting average of .345. A well centered card that has retained its ery red coloring and quality corners. We have not oered a NM Speaker since 2009 and since then the census report has gone up by one, this one. A classic card and a condition scarcity. Starting Bid: $500

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80085 1915 Cracker Jack Honus Wagner #68 PSA NM-MT 8. For the many hobbyists focusing their attention to candy, this is a most coveted piece. We should all be thankful that a complete set of Cracker Jack cards could be obtained for the heady sum of either 100 Cracker Jack coupons or 1 coupon plus 25-cents. The mailman must have been rather popular that year warding o the clamoring of impatient children desperately waiting for that package with the Cracker Jack return address. This oer alone seems to have allowed a small percentage of these thin paper collectibles to survive in this close to awless state for future generations to gaze in bewilderment at what it must have been like to experience these now treasured mementos as they just rolled o the presses. Ranking among the great names like Jackson, Johnson and Cobb in status within this 176-card issue, the Old Dutchman is shown in an insightful portrait betting the rst shortstop to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Colors are so vibrant its tough to believe that the card will be celebrating its centennial very soon. A magnifying glass is necessary to discern any hint of surface or edge wear, slight levels of wear at corner tips is all to explain the NM-MT 8 assessment. We will note that only sixteen cards have achieved a rating of NM-MT, only four have managed a higher grade. This is an exceptionally clean copy waiting to take its rightful place in one of the most advanced vintage card collections. Starting Bid: $5,000

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80087 1916 BF2 Ferguson Bakery Felt Pennants Joe Jackson! This series of almost 100 subjects were circulated by Ferguson Bakeries on a very limited basis. Each six inch pennant shaped piece of felt features a small black & white photo of the designated player glued down surrounded by the players name and team. One of the key names of the series is this man, Shoeless Joe Jackson. His name brings an immediate reaction of awe and wonder. In 1916, his rst year with the White Sox, he was still at the top of his game and this BF2 pennant is one of his more scarce collectibles. What is even more amazing is the condition in which this item has survived. It is among the highest grade examples this writer has seen. The photo has four sharp corners and one minor horizontal wrinkle. The graphics which easily ake o are 100% intact and the light gray colored felt shows barely a sign of age or handling. Even the delicate bottom tip comes to a sharp point. Easily Near-Mint condition. Starting Bid: $250

80086 1915 Cracker Jack Honus Wagner #68 SGC 84 NM 7. An absolutely stunning specimen that resonates with a breathtaking portrait and screaming red background. All of this only accentuates the facial features of The Flying Dutchmen right down to his warm rid lips. One may look far and wide for an example that would measure up to this one and never nd it. This delicate issue has endured the test of time and will be a welcome addition to your collection. Strong NM example. We know the eyes of SGC can be critical but this is one nice card for the grade. Starting Bid: $1,750

80088 1916 BF2 Ferguson Bakery Felt Pennants Honus Wagner! The ideal compliment to the BF2 Joe Jackson we are oering elsewhere in this auction! Along with Jackson, Cobb and Johnson, Honus Wagner is among the top key names found on the lengthy BF2 roster. Although from a dierent source, this example seems to have been handled as little as the Jackson piece. The photo is about as perfect as youll nd on a BF2. The image shows no creases or wrinkles or chipping. The Peach colored felt shows barely a hint of wear with outer corner tips showing slight levels of wear. The graphics are all crisp and free of chipping. A Strong EX-MT to NM example. Starting Bid: $250

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80089 1924 V122 Willard Chocolate Babe Ruth #5 SGC 70 EX+ 5.5. This is also one of Babe Ruths more obscure card collectibles. Graded 70 EX+ 5.5 but viewed in a EX/NM slab wouldnt raise many eyebrows. Ruth was already well on his way to lling up the pages of baseball history when this card appeared in 24 with his best years still ahead of him. The oered V122 displays the appropriate Home Run Champion title under a full length portrait of the beloved Yankee slugger. A light amount of corner wear and respectable centering account for the grade. This is the only card at this grade level with only two grading higher. You just dont see this card offered very often and few will equal the presence of this high end copy. Starting Bid: $500

80090 1924 V122 Willard Chocolate Ty Cobb #39 SGC 40 VG 3. Of the twenty-four submitted examples this is one of six at this grade level with eight grading higher. Ty Cobb wasnt just recognized in the US for his remarkable baseball skills. When Canadas Willards Chocolates produced a set of cards honoring 56 Sports Champions they included three US baseball playersEddie Collins, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. The scene is a reaching Georgia Peach possibly putting an end to another rally by the much hated opposition. This card has corner wear and some general overall soiling. Considering the overall scarcity of this series this is an exciting and obscure addition to any advancing Ty Cobb collection. Starting Bid: $150

80091 1926 W512 Baseball Uncut Strip PSA Authentic - With Babe Ruth. The W512 edition from 1926 came issued in 25-card sheets requiring separation by young star stuck collectors. This intact strip has been graded PSA Authentic fro the sole reason they are hand cut. With a complete lack of any creases or wrinkles, the mild corner wear aecting one card would generate an excellent assessment. The 5-card strip contains no less than a quartet of HoF members. Subjects include #s 6 Babe Ruth, 7 Everett Scott, 8 Frank Frisch, 9 Rogers Hornsby and 10 Dazzy Vance. Starting Bid: $250
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80092 1926-29 Exhibits Postcard Babe Ruth, Posed PSA EX 5. Youll be hard-pressed to nd a superior photographic portrait of the games greatest name than this classic portrait of the Babe holding his trusted Hillerich & Bradsby that made him a legend. The Hall of Fame Yankee, his eyes locked upon the viewers draws the attention of all. Only a slight surface scu in the upper-left corner is found to suggest eight decades of existence, placing it behind just a single example on the PSA population charts. A rare issue dating from the absolute height of Ruths powers. Graded PSA EX 5, one of six at this level. Starting Bid: $500

80093 1932 R328 U.S. Caramel Bobby Jones #3 SGC 84 NM 7. This is the only example at the NM level with three higher. When you have to live up to the hype of being called The Worlds Greatest Golfer you cant have creases or corner wear. This US Caramel series from 1932 has a subject roster that reads like a short list of baseball royalty but such was his legend that card #3 honors the greatest golfer of all-timeBobby Jones. Graded SGC 84 NM 7, this is an extremely high-end card for the grade that wouldnt look too out of sorts inside a holder with a NM/MT label. Almost perfectly centered and free of any stains, stray ink dots and corner wear. A strong card of one of the most highly sought after golf cards in the hobby. Starting Bid: $1,750

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80094 1932 R328 U.S. Caramel Mickey Cochrane #12 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. The association between caramel and cards was in the nal stages when U.S. Caramel gave the hobby this 32-card series of mostly baseball players in 1932. Noted for their distinctive red backgrounds, this format oers great eye appeal in any condition. To see one so immensely fresh and bright you are literally taken back in time, your awe being the same as that lucky youngster almost eight decades ago. This stunning SGC 88 NM/MT 8 card featuring HoF catcher Mickey Cochrane is about as nice a 1930s vintage card of any designation youll see. The most hawkish eye will see the very faint spot of yellow in the far upper left corner, a spot immediately overshadowed by the vibrant and bold inks; four frosty white borders; corners that show the bare minimum of wear limited to outer tips; surfaces as smooth as silk. All that remains is the centering which is the epitome of precision. A fantastic addition to your vintage collection. Starting Bid: $750

80095 1932 R328 U.S. Caramel Babe Ruth #32 PSA EX-MT 6. Caramel cards themselves are often problematic, falling victim to staining by the product with which they were packaged. We must also consider that a Ruth card, dating from the height of his Called Shot fame, would have been well-loved at the time, and hence bearing the signs of handling by young hands aording no thought to future monetary value. Lastly, the Babe nds himself the nal card in this issue of thirty-two, leaving him in real danger of the excess wear generally plaguing the rst and last cards in a set. After all that we are in awe of the exceptional quality of this high end PSA EX-MT 6 U.S. Caramel. The only hints of the passing decades lie in the ever so slight foxing of corner tips. Centering is as perfect as youll nd; both surfaces are exceptionally clean. The rosy red portrait of The Bambino perfectly captures his boyish charm and everlasting appeal. Free from almost all printing imperfections. Starting Bid: $1,500

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1933 Delong Baseball - #1 on the SGC Set Registry.


The 1933 Delong series is the lone eort by the small Boston based gum company has made to our hobby but what a signicant addition it truly is. The following single card lots represent the #1 entry on the SGC Set Registry with a collective 87.9 GPA. Adding a set of this caliber to your collection is as challenging as it is rewarding.

80096 1933 Delong Al Simmons #2 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop Two with One Higher. One of only two examples to grade at this level with one higher! Hard to believe there is a ner 33 Delong of the White Sox Hall of Famer. Every attribute, from inks, surfaces, corners to centering, screams quality. Simmons was a reliable clutch hitter and consistent batsman. In his 1,390th game Simmons cracked out the 2,000th hit of his HoF career, the quickest to do so and a record that stands today. If you could own just one of the oerings in this auction no one would argue with you adding this card for your treasured vintage collection. Starting Bid: $750

80097 1933 Delong Oscar Melillo #3 SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of only two examples to grade at the SGC 84 NM 7 level with none grading higher! Strong high end near-mint copy. A total of 27 have been submitted to SGC, the smallest total population of this scarce edition for this service. Starting Bid: $300

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80098 1933 Delong Bill Terry #4 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the one and only example at this, the highest SGC grade available. This is an outstanding copy with virtually no wear at all. A horizontal hairline away from perfect centering and four sharp corners combine with close to awless surface quality to earn a NM/MT+ assessment from the generally conservative SGC judgements. Its not often we can say that a card removed from a pack over 75 years ago still has that pack fresh appeal. Starting Bid: $750

80100 1933 Delong Mickey Cochrane #6 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop Two with None Higher! One of only two examples to grade at the SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 level with none grading higher! One of the key factors in bringing an end to the American League domination of the New York Yankees is Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane who was a key member of Connie Macks spectacular Philadelphia Athletics dynasty. This well preserved NM+ copy likely appears today as it did over 75 years ago. A accurately graded high grade card that looks great in the SGC holder. Starting Bid: $625

80099 1933 Delong Charlie Gehringer #5 SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop Two with One Higher. One of only two examples to grade at the SGC 84 NM 7 level with none grading higher! Attractive high grade example of the Tigers Hall of Fame inelder. Starting Bid: $200

80101 1933 Delong Kiki Cuyler #8 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example to grade at this level with none higher! This surprising display of quality portrays Hall of Fame shortstop Hazen Kiki Cuyler of the Chicago Cubs. Very nice centering plus vibrant colors are reason enough to pursue this scarce 33 Delong but how could we not say that each corner is as sharp today as it was 75+ years ago. The reverse displays a awless print strike oering the same level of quality as the front. A fantastic addition to any vintage or Cubs specialty collection. With only 34 total examples reported by SGC, Cuyler is among the top names with the fewest submissions. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80103 1933 Delong Lefty ODoul #10 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example to grade at this level with none higher! From this tough Depression-era issue we present Brooklyns Lefty ODoul graded NM/MT+. Near perfect centering, bright hues and sharp corners earn the nest title of the over 40 submitted to SGC. Starting Bid: $500

80102 1933 Delong Bill Urbanski #9 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - A Pop One Condition Rarity! This is the only card to display a SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 label with none grading higher! In fact, PSA does not show an equal or higher graded example in their census report. Urbanski showed great promise coming o a 153 hit season in 32 to be included among the Delong roster that features many greats of the era. The undeniable quality of this NM/MT+ beauty elevates the 7 year Boston Braves to HoF-like status. Rich colors and precision centering earn the generally conservative SGC judgement. What are the chances of a Mint copy being unearthed after almost eighty years? Own the highest graded example currently in the hobby! Starting Bid: $750

80104 1933 Delong Freddie Lindstrom #11 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example to grade at this level with none higher! The nest copy of only 29 total examples submitted to SGC. All the high quality characteristics you would expect from an 88 NM/MT 8 card. Lindstrom ranks as the second fewest numbers recorded in the SGC census. Starting Bid: $500

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80106 1933 Delong Rabbit Maranville #13 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of only two examples to grade at the SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 level with none grading higher! A nice card for the type card collector. Own one of the nest examples to reside in the complementary SGC holder. Starting Bid: $500

80105 1933 Delong Pie Traynor #12 SGC 96 Mint 9 - The Only Delong Graded Mint by SGC! To date, hobbyists have submitted just under one thousand 1933 Delong Gum baseball cards to SGC. This is not only the only example of card #12 to be graded 96 Mint 9 but the only card in the entire Delong series to earn the exalted assessment! And what a fantastic example it truly is. The card stands above the others as largely as the full-gured depiction of the Pirates HoF inelder. Centering is precise, coloring is fresh and bold, corners come to the expected sharp 90-degree angles. Delong Gum cards are quite scarce compared to the other promotions of the era. Adolescent handling, limited supply and a thinner, lesser quality card stock combined to almost guarantee high grade examples would not survive. Thankfully there are exceptions to every rule. The absolute ultimate example for the type card collector! Starting Bid: $1,000

80107 1933 Delong Vernon Lefty Gomez #14 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example to grade at this level with none higher! The success of the New York Yankees wasnt just the result of great hitters. The same credit goes to the pitching sta and greats like Lefty Gomez. The oered card is the nest example of 39 submitted to SGC to date and may never be improved upon. All the features of an amazing condition rarity combine for an impressive display of quality. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80108 1933 Delong Riggs Stephenson #15 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop Two with None Higher! One of only two at the SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 grade level with none recorded higher. Old Hoss is featured with the Chicago Cubs on this very well preserved copy. Starting Bid: $500

80110 1933 Delong Pepper Martin #17 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop Five with None Higher. One of ve examples to grade at this level with none higher! Exceptional centering and vibrant colors. A pack fresh copy where slight corner tip wear is the whole list of criticism. One of a total population of 34 submissions. Starting Bid: $375

80109 1933 Delong Lon Warneke #16 SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of only two examples to grade at the SGC 84 NM 7 level with none grading higher! Physically superior copy where the grade is a reection of the centering. Corner quality is far above the NM level. Starting Bid: $200

80111 1933 Delong Jimmy Dykes #18 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example to grade at this level with none higher! Own the nest example judged by SGC to date. Starting Bid: $500

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80112 1933 Delong Chick Hafey #19 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Finest SGC Copy! This is the only example to grade SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 level with none higher! Own the best card SGC has graded to date. Hafey is among the top ve fewest total population totals (35) for this series. Starting Bid: $500

80114 1933 Delong Jimmy Foxx #21 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example to grade at this level with none higher! The nest copy of 47 total examples submitted to SGC. A beautiful representation from the popular Delong issue featuring Hall of Fame Boston Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx. Great centering, quality corners, clean front and back surfaces and amazing hues are clearly evident when viewing this high-end exemplar. Next to Gehrig, Foxx is the key entry in the Delong roster and is rarely oered in this quality and as an individual card. As one of the nest SGC graded on record this is must-have for high grade set builders and Jimmie Foxx specialists alike. Starting Bid: $1,250

80113 1933 Delong Joe Vosmik #20 SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of only two examples to grade at the SGC 84 NM 7 level with none grading higher! Very nice near-mint copy. Starting Bid: $500 80115 1933 Delong Chuck Klein #22 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example to grade at this level with none higher! Precision centering and rich hues characterize the nest SGC example graded to date by that service. No copy has graded higher by PSA as well. Starting Bid: $500

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80117 1933 Delong Goose Goslin #24 SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop Two with None Higher! This is one of only two at the 84 NM 7 level with none higher. Technical grade reects centering. Colorful and bold high end card. Starting Bid: $500

80116 1933 Delong Robert Lefty Grove #23 SGC 84 NM 7 - Highest SGC Grade Available! One of six examples graded 84 NM 7 by SGC with none higher. Grove is a key entry in this scarce series, his 24-8 season included a now unheard of 21 complete games. This undeniable high quality example barely shows any hint of its real age and is an intriguing horizontal format as well. Only ve other fans of the Delong edition can claim to have as nice a card in their collection. This is a prime chance to upgrade yours. Starting Bid: $500

80118 1933 E285 Rittenhouse Candy Babe Ruth SGC 70 EX+ 5.5. Circulated as part of a multi-card uncut panel (which required the untrained hand of the consumer to cut apart) and a design like a playing card it isnt surprising high end E285s are so hard to nd in quality condition. This beauty is the second nest known copy of only thirteen E285 Ruth cards submitted to date. If the quality and scarcity dont impress you, this card displays a boldly printed D making it a much tougher variation than the traditional blank back variety. This is one card many Babe Ruth specialists are lacking. Starting Bid: $200

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80120 1933 Goudey Sport Kings James Doolittle #28 PSA NM-MT 8. Graded PSA NM-MT 8. Currently one of thirteen at the NM-MT level with only two recorded higher. Striking example not oered in this condition in quite some time. Starting Bid: $250

80119 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Ty Cobb #1 PSA-Authentic - Unique Patent Card! From the ever popular Sports Kings series we oer this example of the rst card showcasing baseball legend Ty Cobb. For an added level of appeal this unique entry was once housed by the U.S. Library of Congress and served as ocial record for Goudeys Big League Chewing Gum. This is the one and only patent card, with unmistakable back stamps of FEB 28 1934 and CIA A 139606 on the reverse clearly setting apart this card from an otherwise standard and highly treasured version. This manner of recording is standard procedure for all published material in the US. The card presents at the very-good level with one surface ding but no creases or wrinkles. The edges show a roughness from manual separation from the sheet. For this reason and this reason alone the card has been encapsulated PSA Authentic. A great chance to own a truly unique Cobb card collectible. Starting Bid: $1,000

80121 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Ty Cobb #1 PSA EX 5. Topping even Babe Ruth for the number one spot (the Bambino was card number two), the tough kid from Georgia starts o a set that features the best from the Golden Age of boxing, hockey, football and beyond. His status certainly made him an easy choice to be the #1 on the list of Sports Kings. The oered card is graded PSA EX 5, a reection of the close to precise centering and light corner wear. A solid and unquestionable example for the grade. Starting Bid: $250

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80122 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Helene Madison #37 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of only two female athletes to grace this great issue. Madison was a world renowned swimmer whose determination led her to the top of her sport. This card has sharp corners, great color and near perfect centering. One of only 2 examples to have been graded at the NM-MT level with none higher. Starting Bid: $150

80123 1933 Goudey Benny Bengough #1 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop One with One Higher! This is the only example to generate an 86 NM+ 7.5 label from SGC with only one copy grading higher. From the highly coveted classic series issued by Goudey in 1933 we present this beautiful #1 card featuring the Browns backstop Benny Bengough. Although Benny will never see his portrait on the wall of the Hall of Fame if the hobby had a card HoF this card would be a member. This is quite possibly the most famous common in the hobby. All rst cards are tougher to nd in high grade and no set shows us that more than the 33 Goudey series. For whatever reason this high end example has managed to survive with no damage to the cards surface and retains four sharp corners. A shift in the 25/75 centering and who knows what the SGC label could have read. A top of the line copy of the hobbys most condition sensitive cards. Starting Bid: $2,000

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80124 1933 Goudey Napoleon Lajoie #106 SGC 84 NM 7. Only the famous Honus Wagner card of the T206 set could claim a more vast divide among card collectors between those who fervently desire a specimen and those that actually own one. Both the T206 Wagner and the 1933 Goudey Lajoie are so scarce that listed full set prices for the issues fail to take them into consideration, beaten into submission by the knowledge that the cards just cant be found. Well, weve located one for our Heritage bidding clientele, allowing one lucky customer to switch teams to the haves from the have nots. Thanks must be oered to one young Depression-era set builder, who would not be deterred by the fact that card number 106 was not available in standard wax packs. It took a letter, mailed to the Boston oces of Goudey Gum Co., to earn this toughest of all cards from this Big Three set, accounting for their terric scarcity today. In light of the tiny population of surviving examples, the fantastic condition of the representation found here could almost be considered overkill-certainly this is no card for the casual collector. Consider that 211 examples of the sets second most valuable card, Babe Ruth #53, have been slabbed by SGC, almost eight times the amount of Lajoies (twenty-seven graded). And with only four rating higher than the oered example, one could safely rank this card among the most desirable of the chewing gum era. Starting Bid: $7,500

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80125 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #144 SGC 60 EX 5. The essence of the Depression-era game, distilled into a single three-inch tall piece of card stock and printers ink. The details of the oering are little more than a long list of superlatives, as the set and the player it pictures rank at the pinnacle of the hobby. Joining the 1909-11 T206 and 1952 Topps issues to form the baseball card collectings Big Three, the 1933 Goudey set is rightfully considered a consummate masterpiece, with gorgeous portraiture capturing many of the greatest names of the pre-war era. And certainly there was none greater than Babe Ruth, who strikes his classic batting pose here on what may be the sets most recognizable card. Rich colors and problem free surfaces bring the Babe to life almost three-quarters of a century after issue. Minor corner touches and a slight centering shift are all we can report which would account for the technical assessment. Starting Bid: $750

80126 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #149 SGC 60 EX 5. It would be easy to go into a lengthy essay about the achievements of Babe Ruth but the rst line on the reverse says it all, Home run king of the big leagues. As a tribute to his sovereignty, Ruths likeness was featured no less than four times within the 1933 Goudey series. Considering the handling a cherished memento like this would endure, this example has survived as a ne representation of its type. A beautiful red background with equal levels of light corner wear. A solid excellent level copy. Starting Bid: $750

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80127 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig #160 SGC 84 NM 7. Today, just as must have been the case 70-odd years ago, the sight of Lou Gehrigs batting posture never fails to generate excitement in the heart of the baseball enthusiast. Modern collectors can only marvel at the idea of peeling a gum packs wrapper - and spotting the NY logo on the gures cap, or picking up the sight of those Yankee pinstripes - as the full picture of the legend emerges into view. Its a thrill that knows no generational boundaries, largely because the 33 Goudey portrayal of the Iron Horse is such a timeless one. Like few others, this classic piece - with its incomparable subject - successfully captures and projects the feel of its era. This gum cards status as an elite relic, while immediately apparent upon viewing, is corroborated by its ranking in SGCs population tallies. As one of only four copies sharing its tier (and surpassed by only three) the card stands within clear view of the apex of its numbers 165-card census. Brilliant in every respect, this Gehrig tribute concedes just centering to the technical gods with just hints of sheet transfer so common with this issue. A tremendous card with little sign of ever being publicly circulated. Starting Bid: $1,000

80128 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #181 SGC 80 EX/NM 6. The games most beloved star from the hobbys most beloved pre-war gum issue. Card #149 from the 1933 Goudey set of baseball legend Babe Ruth is easily one of the keys to this classic vintage issue. Adding his three other appearances, any doubt regarding the status of the Babe, here depicted with his prized tool-of-trade, is erased. Rich colors and problem free surfaces bring the Babe to life almost three-quarters of a century after issue. Minor corner touches and a slight centering shift are all we can report to account for the technical assessment. A rock solid EX/NM card any day of the week. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80130 1933 Tattoo Orbit William Cissell SGC 88 NM/MT 8. From a total population of only seventeen cards we have the stand alone nest copy graded to date. Just the slightest hints of wear at corner tips. Starting Bid: $150

80129 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #181 PSA EX-MT 6. As if there was any doubt, Babe Ruths status in baseball was well expressed with his four appearances in the 1933 Goudey edition. Gehrig manages to appear twice but Goudey saw t to use the same illustration. Card #181 pictures the Babe holding his trusty lumber, gazing upward from within a highly detailed portrait. This could easily be a brief, quiet moment for Ruth, sitting on clubhouse steps, watching the current Yankee batter, torn between placing the ball into the left, center or right eld stands. This is an eye-catching example. Exhibiting four clean, frosty borders which surround a striking portrait placed slightly low of vertical perfection. Perfect print registration (a treat with this card), vibrant ink quality, and slight wear to corner tips completes the notable attributes. The reverse oers a nicely struck name and bio in that unmistakable Goudey green ink. Traditional reverse print ghosting (overkill from the sheet placed under this one) is minimal. For the baseball card fan with the desire to own a piece of history this is a very nice card for this grade level. Starting Bid: $1,000

80131 1933 Tattoo Orbit Roy C. Johnson SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5. From a total population of only sixteen cards we have the stand alone nest copy graded to date. Starting Bid: $150

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80132 1933 Tattoo Orbit Ted Lyons SGC 84 NM 7. From a total population of only twenty-two cards we have the stand alone nest copy graded to date. Slight wear limited to outer corner accounts for the grade. A great HoF card. Starting Bid: $200

80134 1934 World Wide Gum Babe Ruth #28 PSA G-VG 2.5. Scarce and attractive World Wide Gum of Babe Ruth from the 1934 Canadian series. The grade reects a largely unobtrusive horizontal crease. Corners display beyond the regular standard normally found in cards at this grade level. Saturated colors have managed to outlast 70 years of time. Starting Bid: $250

80133 1934 Goudey Charley Gehringer #23 PSA NM-MT 8. Hall of Famer Charlie Gehringer has been marvelously preserved for his entry in the collectorfavorite 1934 Goudey issue. Outstanding centering and rich color in image area help this card rate a well deserving NM-MT 8 from PSA. Starting Bid: $375

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80136 1939 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio #26 PSA NM 7. Any baseball artifact relating to the historic centennial season of 1939 is worthy of tremendous collector interest, and this is certainly high on the wish lists of card collectors and baseball historians alike. The young Joltin Joe appears in perfect contrast, with only the lightest of touches on the corners. Solid centering is also presented on this superb pasteboard, which earned the desirable PSA NM 7 designation. Starting Bid: $250

80135 1938 Goudey Jimmy Foxx #273 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - One of Two. Only 2 examples have been graded at the NM/MT level by SGC with 1 grading higher. A very popular issue that combines a realistic facial portrait with a cartoonish body. The designs subtle colors complement the natural toning of this 2 3/8 X 2 7/8 collectible. The card has spot on centering with only a little wear at the corners contributing to the NM/MT grade. The reverse is clean with no detracting features and we would be remiss if we failed to add this is from the scarcer second half of the 48 card series identied by the trivia/factual illustrations surrounding Jimmies full gure depiction. A condition rarity and a prize coup for the Foxx specialist. Starting Bid: $750 80137 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams #92 PSA EX-MT 6. This card and the 39 Play ball lot being oered elsewhere are being made available for the rst time at public auction. Graded PSA EX-MT 6 this card has qualities generally associated with cards above the technical assessment. We can assume the one ink dot in the upper left was enough to aect the quality corners, close to precise centering and otherwise clean borders and front/back surfaces. A very nice card for the grade. Starting Bid: $300
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80138 1939 Play Ball Morris Berg #103 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5. Did someone just open a pack of 39 Play Ball cards? The top notch representation of this 1939 Play Ball card depicts catcher and secret agent Moe Berg. The card displays exceptional centering, clean surfaces and four sharp corners that direct the eye toward four frosty white borders. Only 3 examples have ever achieved this grade with only one higher. A visual feast. Starting Bid: $200

80140 1941 Goudey Hugh Mulcahy, Red #1 PSA EX-MT 6 - Finest Red On Record. One of one at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $200

80139 1940 Play Ball Joe Jackson #225 SGC 80 EX/NM 6. Shoeless Joes banishment from the game following the 1920 season likewise signaled his departure from any and all card issues he would have appeared in. With Baseballs centennial celebration and the opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939, Gum Inc. capitalized on the nostalgic fervor and included Jackson as part of an extensive roster of long retired baseball greats in their 1940 production. The decision is certainly hailed by modern collectors who have made card #225 the key to the series. A solid example is oered with no creases, wrinkles and only light corner and edge wear. Very nice EX/NM copy. Starting Bid: $375

80141 1941 Goudey Bob Muncrief, Blue #8 PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 - Finest Blue on Record. One of one at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only nine. Starting Bid: $100

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80142 1941 Goudey Bob Muncrief, Green #8 PSA NM 7. One of one at this grade level with one grading higher for this color. From a total population of only seven. Starting Bid: $100

80144 1941 Goudey Don Hener, Red #11 PSA EX 5 - Finest Red on Record. One of one at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

80146 1941 Goudey Frank Hayes, Blue #13 PSA EX-MT 6. One of one at this grade level with one grading higher for this color. From a total population of only eight. Starting Bid: $100

80143 1941 Goudey Taft Wright, Blue #10 PSA EX+ 5.5 - None Higher. One of two at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only nine. Starting Bid: $100

80145 1941 Goudey Fritz Ostermueller, Green #12 PSA EX-MT 6. One of one at this grade level with one grading higher for this color. From a total population of only eight. Starting Bid: $100

80147 1941 Goudey Jack Kramer, Blue #14 PSA NM 7. One of two at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only nine. Starting Bid: $100

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80148 1941 Goudey Dario Lodigiani, Red #15 PSA EX-MT 6 - Pop One with One Higher. One of one at this grade level with one grading higher for this color. From a total population of only nine. Starting Bid: $100

80150 1941 Goudey Vito Tamulis, Green #17 PSA EX-MT 6 -Finest Green on Record. One of one at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

80152 1941 Goudey Joe Sullivan, Yellow SP #22 PSA VG-EX 4. One of two at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

80149 1941 Goudey Dario Lodigiani, Yellow #15 PSA EX-MT 6 - Finest Yellow on Record. One of one at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only seven. Starting Bid: $100

80151 1941 Goudey Carl Hubbell, Red #20 PSA EX+ 5.5 - Only One Higher! One of one at this grade level with one (a half-grade 6) grading higher for this color. From a total population of only seven. Starting Bid: $150

80153 1941 Goudey Morris Arnovich, Blue SP #25 PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 - Highest of Any Color! One of one at this grade level with none grading higher for this or any of the four colors. From a total (blue) population of only seven. A chance to own the nest example of this scarce short print! Starting Bid: $100

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80154 1941 Goudey Elburt Fletcher, Yellow #26 PSA EX-MT 6 - Finest Yellow on Record. One of one at this grade level with none grading higher for this color. From a total population of only six. Starting Bid: $100

80156 1941 Play Ball Eddie Miller #1 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One, None Higher! The rst card of any series is always the most challenging to nd in high grade. One lucky Play Ball specialist can now end his/her quest. This is a very clean, nicely-centered example that has been graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Not a single other example has been graded higher by SGC and PSA. Starting Bid: $200

80155 1941 Goudey Al Todd, Blue #28 PSA EX-MT 6 - Highest Grade Available of Any Color! One of three at this grade level with none grading higher for this or any other color. From a total population of eleven. Starting Bid: $100

80157 1941 Play Ball Bucky Walters #3 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of only two recorded examples submitted to SGC that have managed to survive the last seven decades unscathed. Very clean surfaces, high quality corners and decent centering combine to give the hobby one of the nest known. Starting Bid: $200

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80158 1941 Play Ball Carl Hubbell #6 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Highest SGC Graded Available! Within the connes of the 1941 Play Ball roster are some of the premier players of the day including King Carl Hubbell. Oered is one of only three of the highest graded examples submitted to SGC to date. This high quality oering displays rich colors and four surprisingly white borders which compliment the quartet of razor sharp corner tips. Starting Bid: $200

80160 1941 Play Ball Arky Vaughan #10 PSA NM-MT 8. While the backs are nearly identical to the previous years Play Ball issue, the card fronts for the 1941 release are printed in color. Oered in this lot is one of its stars and Hall of Famers. Centering is perfect and the image is gorgeous, with deep, rich color hues that accentuate Vaughans portrait. There are only two higher graded in the PSA population report. Starting Bid: $150

80159 1941 Play Ball Arky Vaughan #10 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop One with None Higher! The stand alone nest copy submitted to SGC to date. Absolute stunner sure to appease the most critical condition sensitive card enthusiast. Rich hues dominate the central portrait close to perfectly surrounded by a frosty white frame. Will certainly be challenging to nd a nicer example. Starting Bid: $500

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80162 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA EX-MT 6. In 1941, the Splendid Splinter managed a feat that has not been matched in the seven decades since. Williams hit safely a little better than four out of every ten times at bat and the rest as they is history. His 41 Play ball card is a perfect memento of this achievement. This representation presents at the upper echelon of the PSA EX-MT 6 spectrum. Sharp corners and great color highlight this ne bright and fresh looking example. Starting Bid: $225

80161 1941 Play Ball Jimmie Foxx #13 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Two with None Higher! A beautiful representation from the popular 1941 Play Ball issue featuring Hall of Fame Boston Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx. Great centering, sharp corners and clean front and back card surfaces are clearly evident when viewing this high-end exemplar. As evident by the population numbers that follow, nding an equal Foxx card from this issue would be a Beast of a task. Of the over 100 Jimmie Foxx cards submitted to SGC, this is 1 of 2 to receive a 96 Mint 9 designation with none graded higher. Starting Bid: $750 80163 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 SGC 70 EX+ 5.5. Ted Williams and the year 1941 will be forever linked in baseball lore, as it marks the season that the Hall of Fame slugger crested the .400 mark for the last time in Major League Baseball. As such, this remains many collectors favorite Williams issue, picturing The Kid in warm pastel tones, throwing a deep purple shadow behind him. This high-end representation oers awless color and registration and light wear for a piece of such advanced age. Starting Bid: $200
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80164 1941 Play Ball Hank Greenberg #18 PSA NM+ 7.5. Truly high grade 1941 Play Ball cards are scarce and few pieces from this issue meet the requirements of the most discerning collectors. Quality control, in the areas of centering, print registration and defects often leave much to be desired. The oered card of Detroit Tigers legend Hank Greenberg excels in all these respects. We can only guess to why this card wasnt graded higher. It is a very sharp card and in our opinion it would seem right at home sitting in a NM-MT holder. Starting Bid: $200

80166 1941 Play Ball Dutch Leonard #24 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop One with None Higher! The one and only example to receive the SGC 92 NM/ MT+ 8.5 label with none grading higher. Leonard was a 20-year man who appeared in six all-star games. In 1941 Dutch pitched the rst game of the double header where Lou Gehrig gave his now famous retirement speech. One of the nest 41 Play Ball cards graded by SGC and well worthy of the lofty assessment. Starting Bid: $300

80165 1941 Play Ball Red Rung #20 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop Two with None Higher! This example is one of the two highest ever graded by SGC, with none receiving a higher mark. Features include bold colors and bright white borders. The image of the Yankee Hall of Famer pitcher is free of any surface blemishes and is nicely centered. This card will elevate virtually any 1941 Playball set! Starting Bid: $200

80167 1941 Play Ball Lou Finney #30 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The highest graded example according to the SGC census report. This amazing card is seventy years old yet doesnt seem to have aged a day. Everything you desire is here: Bold colors - yes; Perfect centering - yes; clean surfaces - yes; Razor sharp corners - yes. A fantastic addition to your vintage card collection and an ideal type card example. Starting Bid: $500

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80168 1941 Play Ball Happy Milnar #33 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The one and only example to grade at the SGC 96 Mint 9 level with none grading higher! Just a phenomenal card. We couldnt say it any better so I defer to the large image posted on our web site. The perfect copy for the type card collector. Starting Bid: $500

80170 1941 Play Ball Albert Brancato #43 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The one and only example to grade SGC 96 Mint 9 and by far the nest example graded by SGC to date. The next nest are a quartet of NM versions that certainly will fail to compare to the precise centering and razor sharp corners. Starting Bid: $500

80169 1941 Play Ball Bruce Campbell #37 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of a pair graded by SGC at the NM/MT+ level with none higher. Our observation of this impressive card reveals only a slight shift up in vertical centering and this may have been the rst Mint 41 Play Ball Bruce Campbell in the hobby. As of yet, there is no higher graded PSA example Starting Bid: $300

80171 1941 Play Ball Tommy Henrich #39 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The one and only SGC 96 Mint 9 graded to date with none higher. Uncompromising quality rarely found in any 1940s vintage baseball card. Great colors and perfect centering. Starting Bid: $500

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80172 1941 Play Ball Elden Auker #45 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! A pop one with none grading higher condition rarity! The best of the 36 total submissions to SGC. Another fantastic example of uncompromising quality. Starting Bid: $500

80174 1941 Play Ball Vandy Vander Meer #56 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher. This is the one and so far the only one to earn an 88 NM/ MT 8 label from SGC. No other has graded higher. Starting Bid: $250

80173 1941 Play Ball Sid Hudson #46 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The only example to grace the 96 column of the SGC census report. A 70-year old card that barely looks 70 hours old. The prefect centering and elevated quality one comes to expect from the conservative SGC judges. Starting Bid: $500

80175 1941 Play Ball Chuck Klein #60 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Finest SGC Example! Long-time star Chuck Klein made a huge splash from the time he joined the Philadelphia Phillies, emerging as one of the premier sluggers of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Here we oer an extremely nice, well-centered and high quality copy of the Hall of Famers card from the 1941 Play Ball series. Graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8, it is the nest to be judged of the 51 total submissions. Starting Bid: $150

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80176 1941 Play Ball Bill Dickey #70 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. As the reigning champion of SGC graded 41 Play Ball Bill Dickey cards one can only wonder if after 70 years another could match the precise centering, rich colors and sharp corners of this NM/MT example. Bill Dickey was part of a staggering 14 World Series Championships during his stellar career with the New York Yankees and he never looked better. Starting Bid: $300

80177 1941 Play Ball Lefty Gomez #72 SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop Two, the Highest Grade Available. One of a pair at the 84 NM 7 level with none higher. Lefty Gomez closes out the 41 Play ball edition and as the nal card in the series is just as condition sensitive as the rst. Sharp corners and excellent color registration dominate this high-grade oering. The HOF Yankee hurlers card has four sharp corners and blemish free surfaces. A slight bump in vertical centering places this card painfully close to the next grade plateau. Starting Bid: $150
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80178 1945-46 Caramelo Deportivo Martin Dihigo #65 SGC 30 Good 2. To date, 28 total examples submitted to that service there are only two recorded higher. Martin Dihigo was quite possibly the nest all-around player of his or any generation ever to step onto a baseball diamond. First baseman, Third baseman, outelder and even pitcher, Dihigo excelled at every position and to this day is recognized by his peers for his immense talent. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Mexico, Cuba and as of 2006, the ultimate baseball shrine in Cooperstown. The very thin paper stock Caramelo Deportivo or Sporting Caramels were circulated in Cuba in 1945-46 and are among the most signicant foreign baseball sets ever produced. The set was almost entirely overlooked until top talent from the Negro Leagues were inducted into the HoF. This was one of the few sets to have featured Negro League athletes, as they were limited to playing in Latin-America, Mexico or Cuba. As baseball fans, we should all be thankful we have these fragile collectibles to honor them. Dihigo only appears in three series, all from the mid-1940s and this is his rookie card appearance. The oered example is a superb example for the issue. The fragile paper stock does exhibit very light wrinkling/creasing and there is no paper loss on the front or back which is extremely rare for this series. This beauty never made it into the special album designed to house the entire series. The overall eye appeal suggests a solid EX to EX/MT card for the respectable centering and elevated corner quality. A signicant addition to any Hall of Fame Rookies or Negro Leaguers specialty collections. Starting Bid: $500

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80179 1948 Bowman Yogi Berra #6 PSA NM-MT 8. Nearperfect centering, great corners and a strong surface are all notable characteristics of this very attractive Yogi Berra Bowman rookie card. This card is a great investment for the money. Only a dozen others grade higher. Graded PSA NM-MT 8. Starting Bid: $300

80181 1948 Leaf Warren Spahn #32 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. The rst color issue of the modern era is infamous for the hurried printing quality resulting in a high percentage of cards with poor registration and/or centering and the economic card stock didnt help. Thankfully this impressive example suers very little ill eects of production resulting in a fresh and bold portrait of a young Warren Spahn on this his rookie card appearance. The four corners, all high quality. Surfaces are free of blemish/damage and 99.9% free of stray ink. A terric card to add to ones HoF Rookie collection. Starting Bid: $750 80180 1948 Bowman Stan Musial #36 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. A Stan Musial rookie card of the highest caliber is mandatory for inclusion in any worth-while Hall of Fame collection. Problem is, the cheap (Yes, we said it) porous stock and Bowmans lax quality control in this initial eort make securing a high end prize particularly dicult. This very well centered example is among the nest seen by SGC with only ve cards receiving higher grades. Add a dark portrait of the young Musial and four sharp corners and you get one impressive HoF rookie card. Starting Bid: $600
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1948-49 Leaf Baseball Near Master Set #6 on the PSA Set Registry.
The 1948-49 Leaf Baseball edition reigns as the rst major baseball release of what became the modern era of collecting. The following PSA-Graded single cards and small groups represent the #6 Current Finest entry on the PSA Set Registry with a collective 6.17 GPA.

80182 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige SP #8 PSA EX 5 (OC). Mr. Paige was forty-two years old when this card appeared and yes, it is his rookie card! In fact, considering that his rst Bowman card appeared during the second of Leafs two seasons of issue, one could rightfully consider this Paiges true rookie. Satchel cracks his endearing smile above the caption of his rarely spoken given name, as if hes aware just how tough this short-print beauty is. A nice card for a PSA EX 5 (OC), the qualier explained by the centering. Touches of wear on the corners are more than acceptable for the grade. One of the rarest and most desired cards of the modern era. Starting Bid: $1,250

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80184 1948 Leaf Joe DiMaggio #1 PSA VG-EX 4. Centering has determined the the technical grade. Great colors and strong EX-MT quality corners and surfaces. Starting Bid: $150

80183 1948 Leaf Bob Feller SP #93 PSA EX-MT 6. One of nine at the EXMT 6 level with fourteen examples grading higher. A read of the list of names of the short prints from the 48 Leaf series and two names immediately jump out at you and both are pitchers of the nest caliber. One is Negro/Major League legend Satchell Paige and this man, Hall of Famer Bob Feller. For those hearty souls wishing to nish the journey of completing the benchmark series Feller ranks high among the subjects that are last acquired. Popularity does account for some of the lack of availability but overall he is oered considerably less often than others. The oered card is about a solid copy as you can nd. The portrait of a smiling Feller rests high and to the right of center. Surfaces are free of any dings, bumps, mishaps, etc.; ink quality is still vibrant; corner quality is more akin to cards in a NM holder. An unquestionably scarce card where the supply will never satisfy the always in-demand collectible. Starting Bid: $500

80185 1948 Leaf Babe Ruth #3 PSA EX-MT 6. A number of Babe Ruths exploits are documented on the back of this post-career card issued the same year as his passing. From his 714 round trippers to the 15 in World Series play or his longest World Series start (14 innings in 2-1 victory over Brooklyn) in 1916 with the Red Sox; little doubt is left as to the greatest ballplayer of his time after reading it. A strong, nicely centered EX-MT example. Starting Bid: $300

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80188 1948 Leaf John Wyrostek SP #19 PSA EX-MT 6. One of six with fteen grading higher. Very scarce short print and a physically superior card for the grade. Starting Bid: $175

80186 1948 Leaf Stan Musial #4 PSA NM 7. Here we aord a chance to own an important collectible from one of the most decorated men in the history of the sport. One of two recognized rookie cards of Stan the Man Musial, however this one wins out in eye appeal as it is the only one that uses color. Add to that a lofty PSA assigned grade and what you have is one of the more impressive Hall of Fame debut cardboards in the hobby. Starting Bid: $375

80189 1948 Leaf Hank Sauer SP #20 PSA EX-MT 6. One of eleven cards at this level with fteen higher. Steady star player for Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. Starting Bid: $150

80190 1948 Leaf Bill Goodman SP #30 PSA NM 7. Scarce 84 Leaf short prints in high grade just dont appear very often. Only seven examples have been graced with a higher grade. Starting Bid: $375 80187 1948 Leaf Phil Rizzuto #11 PSA NM 7. The little Yankees shortstop carries big appeal in this terric image. Graded PSA NM 7 and worth every grade level. Starting Bid: $125

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80191 1948 Leaf Warren Spahn #32 PSA NM 7. This impressive example suers very little ill aects of production resulting in a fresh and bold portrait of a young Warren Spahn on this his rookie cards appearance. The four corners are all high quality. A terric card to add to ones HoF Rookie collection. Starting Bid: $150

80194 1948 Leaf Ted Kluszewski #38 PSA NM 7. The oered PSA NM 7 copy possesses four sharp corners and bold color. Kluszewski never looked more menacing. Starting Bid: $100

80192 1948 Leaf Harry Lowrey SP #33 PSA NM 7. The man who went by the name of Peanuts. Great centering, great registration and a clean verso. This card would rank at the top of the NM spectrum. Only seven examples have been graded higher. Starting Bid: $150

80195 1948 Leaf Kent Peterson, Red Cap #42 PSA EX-MT 6. One of six with only six graded higher. Very appealing and scarce Kent Peterson Red Cap variation from the 1948 Leaf issue. Graded PSA EX-MT 6, this piece features nice color and high quality corners. Starting Bid: $150

80193 1948 Leaf Al Zarilla SP #36 PSA EX-MT 6. One of only six at the EX-MT level with eight examples higher. Scarce short print and a very sharp card for the grade. Starting Bid: $150

80196 1948 Leaf Eddie Stevens SP #43 PSA NM 7. Incredibly scarce subject and a rock solid high end card at that. Only four have been graded higher. Starting Bid: $600

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80197 1948 Leaf Ken Keltner SP #45 PSA EX-MT 6. One of only four with seven grading higher. Light toning does nothing to detract from the four sharp corners on this tough short print. Starting Bid: $100

80200 1948 Leaf Alvin Dark SP #51 PSA EX-MT 6. One of nine with nineteen grading higher. Very little opportunity to cast stones at this sharp rookie from the 48 Leaf set. Condition is nice with very little wear to be found. Starting Bid: $150

80198 1948 Leaf Johnny Mize #46 PSA NM-MT 8. Strong card exhibiting four sharp corners and solid centering. One of seventeen at this level with only one recorded higher. Starting Bid: $150

80201 1948 Leaf John Vander Meer #53 PSA NM-MT 8. Eye catching, pack fresh beauty with only two grading higher. Starting Bid: $125

80199 1948 Leaf Johnny Schmitz SP #48 PSA EX-MT 6. One of eight at the EX/MT level with just over ten grading higher. Starting Bid: $150

80202 1948 Leaf Bobby Adams SP #54 PSA EX-MT 6. Surprisingly scarce and a very nice example of this shot print. Exceptional corners for the grade. Starting Bid: $150

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80203 1948 Leaf Tommy Henrich SP #55 PSA EX-MT 6. One of seven with fteen graded higher. Very high end example of the Yankees star outelder and rare 48 Leaf short print. Starting Bid: $225

80205 1948 Leaf Orval Grove SP #66 PSA EX-MT 6. One of six with only six grading higher. Physically superior EX-MT example deemed as such for centering guidelines alone. Starting Bid: $125

80207 1948 Leaf Honus Wagner #70 PSA NM 7. Classic portrait of Wagner chewing the very product he didnt want kids to use. Great NM card and one of the nal cards issued of the HoFer during his lifetime. Starting Bid: $100

80209 1948 Leaf Walter Evers SP #78 PSA EX-MT 6. Bold and precisely registered example. A high end card for the grade. Starting Bid: $125

80204 1948 Leaf Eddie Joost SP #62 PSA EX-MT 6. One of seven with sixteen grading higher. Very nice centering on a high end scarcity. Starting Bid: $150

80206 1948 Leaf Ed Miller SP #68 PSA NM 7. One of seven at the NM level with only four grading higher. Nice high end card with superior corner quality for the grade. Starting Bid: $625

80208 1948 Leaf Ted Williams #76 PSA EX-MT 6. Rock solid EX-MT card of the Splendid Splinter. One spot stain and three NM corners. Starting Bid: $225

80210 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79 PSA EX 5. 1948 Leaf was the rst nationally distributed card to feature this social icon. This classic Rookie card of Jackie Robinson is a very nice card for the grade. A high end PSA EX 5 example with close to precise centering. Starting Bid: $250

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80211 1948 Leaf George Kurowski SP #81 PSA EX-MT 6. A tough short print. One of only 11 at this grade level with eight grading higher. Starting Bid: $150

80213 1948 Leaf Dave Philley SP #85 PSA EX-MT 6. One of nine at the EX-MT grade level with fteen higher. Centering decided the cards ultimate assessment. Starting Bid: $150

80215 1948 Leaf Hal Newhouser SP #98 PSA NM 7. One of ten at the NM level with a half dozen recorded as grading higher. Very strong and colorful example with nice centering and good ink quality. Another tough short print. Starting Bid: $700

80217 1948 Leaf Matthew Batts SP #108 PSA NM 7. One of sixteen at the NM level with eight grading higher. Killer high grade example of a scarce subject. Starting Bid: $200

80212 1948 Leaf Bobby Doerr #83 PSA NM-MT 8 - Highest Grade Available! One of twenty at the NMMT grade level with none grading higher! Exceptionally nice card with perfect centering and color quality, and a HoFer no less. Starting Bid: $150

80214 1948 Leaf Ralph Kiner #91 PSA NM-MT 8. One of twentytwo at the NM/MT grade level with ve higher. Beautiful high grade example and a high end card for the grade. Starting Bid: $300

80216 1948 Leaf Edward Stewart SP #104 PSA EX-MT 6. One of ten at the EX/MT level. Nice high end example with four NM corners. Centering is the reason for the grade of EX-MT. Starting Bid: $150

80218 1948 Leaf Emil Leonard SP #113 PSA NM 7. One of only six at the NM 7 level with a mere trio grading higher. This is a particularly tough short print subject, especially in higher grade levels. Starting Bid: $250

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80219 1948 Leaf George Kell SP #120 PSA NM 7. One of only nine at the NM level with only ve grading higher. Killer near-mint copy with bright colors on problem free surfaces. Starting Bid: $750

80221 1948 Leaf Cliord Fannin SP #123 PSA EX-MT 6. One of fourteen at the EX-MT 6 level with seventeen grading higher. Nice excellent to near-mint example of a tough short print. Starting Bid: $150

80223 1948 Leaf Sid Gordon SP #131 PSA EX-MT 6. One of seven at this grade level with fourteen grading higher. Nice example of a high grade scarcity. Starting Bid: $150

80225 1948 Leaf Harry Walker SP #137 PSA EX-MT 6. One of nine at this grade level with nine others grading higher. A high end example worthy of a review. Starting Bid: $250

80220 1948 Leaf John Pesky SP #121 PSA EX-MT 6. One of only seven at the EX-MT level with only eight grading higher. Brightly colored, perfectly centered copy with slight wear at corner tips. Starting Bid: $150

80222 1948 Leaf Kirby Higbe SP #129 PSA EX-MT 6. One of a scarce thirteen examples at the EX-MT 6 level with only four grading higher. A nice example of a scarce short print. Starting Bid: $150

80224 1948 Leaf Tommy Holmes SP #133 PSA EX-MT 6. One of nine at the EX-MT level with only ve graded higher. Terric NM-MT level corners and great color. Starting Bid: $150

80226 1948 Leaf Larry Doby SP #138 PSA EX 5. This true rookie card of the trailblazing American League Hall of Famer-an item that pre-dates Dobys rst Bowman collectible by a full season-appears on innumerable want lists. The supply of high-grade copies of this very dicult Short Print will never be adequate to address its demand. Starting Bid: $300

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80227 1948 Leaf Danny Murtaugh SP #142 PSA EX-MT 6. One of fteen at the EX-MT level with only eight grading higher. Nicely centered scarcity. Starting Bid: $150

80230 1948 Leaf Harold Reiser SP #146 PSA NM 7. One of only nine at the NM level with ve higher. Killer copy with nice centering and great colors. A true scarcity in fabulous condition. Starting Bid: $500

80228 1948 Leaf Dick Sisler SP #143 PSA EX-MT 6. One of eight at the EXMT 6 level with an even dozen grading higher. Killer copy assessed due to centering. Strong NM-MT corners and bold colors. Starting Bid: $150

80231 1948 Leaf Floyd Baker SP #153 PSA EX-MT 6. One of ten at the EXMT level with fteen higher. Some mild natural toning to note. Starting Bid: $150

80229 1948 Leaf Bob Dillinger SP #144 PSA EX-MT 6. One of only ve at the EX-MT level with fourteen higher. Beautiful example with precise centering and high quality corners. A high end card for the grade. Starting Bid: $200
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80232 1948 Leaf Harry Brecheen SP #158 PSA NM 7 - Highest Grade Available. One of six at the NM level with not a single example recorded higher. Incredible condition scarcity with admirable centering and phenomenal corners. Starting Bid: $300

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80233 1948 Leaf Freddy Hutchinson SP #163 PSA NM 7. One of a trio at this lofty grade level with only two grading higher. Beautiful near-mint copy with superior corner quality. Starting Bid: $250

80236 1948 Leaf Baseball PSA-Graded Short Print Collection (6). All short prints, each a nice representative of the grades. Includes: PSA NM 7 (MC): 1 card, #75 DiMaggio; PSA NM 7 (OC): 1 card, #5 Trucks; PSA EX 5: 3 cards, #s 88 Gustine, 160 Scheng and 161 Stephens; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, # 168 Cavaretta. SMR value exceeds $1,700.00. Starting Bid: $375

80234 1948 Leaf Dale Mitchell SP #165 PSA EX-MT 6. One of nine at the EX-MT level with fteen higher. Some mild toning but a nicely centered portrait and EX-MT level corners. Starting Bid: $150 80237 1948 Leaf Baseball PSA NM-MT 8 Collection (10). Ten cards, each graded near the pinnacle of the grading scale. Includes - Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 10 cards, #s 39 Blackwell, 57 McCall, 59 Appling, 65 Elliot, 72 Edwards, 77 Smalley, 82 Lindell, 84 Hudson, 86 Weigel and 111 Priddy. SMR value exceeds $3,000.00. Starting Bid: $625

80235 1948 Leaf Baseball Short Prints PSA-Graded Trio (3). Each of these PSA encapsulated scarce short prints represents a solid card for the grade. Includes #s 13 Casimer Michaels (PSA EX 5), 63 Barney McCosky (PSA EX 5) and 149 Henry Majeski (PSA EX 5). Starting Bid: $125
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80238 1948 Leaf Baseball PSA NM-MT 8 Collection (10). Ten very high quality 48 Leaf cards, the roster capped o by HoFer Lou Boudreau. Includes Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 10 cards, #s 17 Overmire, 22 Evans, 29 Valo, 31 Brissie, 47 Vico, 49 Ennis, 95 Stirnweiss, 106 Boudreau, 128 Rosar and 139 Hopp. SMR value approaches $3,000.00. Starting Bid: $500 80240 1948 Leaf Enos Slaughter SP #127 SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop, Three with None Higher! One of three at the 84 NM 7 level with none grading higher. Visually superior thanks to the bold ink quality and bright white borders. The close to precise centering and sharp corner tips only add to the cards appeal. A strong card of unquestionable quality. Starting Bid: $500

80239 1948 Leaf Baseball PSA-Graded Collection (15). An impressive selection of high end cards. Includes: Graded - PSA NM 7: 15 cards, #s 10 Trout, 14 Johnson, 26 Chapman, 27 Harris, 28 Hegan, 42 Peterson/Black Cap, 50 Wakeeld, 56 Jensen, 61 Early, 73 Seerey, 97 Marion, 117 Gordon, 125 Pafko, 136 Aberson/Long Sleeves and 159 Platt. SMR value exceeds $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $500 80241 1948 Leaf Gene Hermanski Graded Trio (3) - Correct, Error & Variation. Oered is a trio of 1948 Leaf Gene Hermanski baseball cards showing just how much trouble Leaf had getting it right. The oered trio includes: #102 Hermanski/Error Hermansk (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), #102 Hermanski/Correct Hermanski (PSA EX-MT 6) and #102 Hermanski/Correct Hermanski Missing Green Ink (PSA NM 7). Starting Bid: $200

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80242 1949 Bowman Stan Musial #24 PSA NM 7. The bold and simple beauty of the Bowmans sophomore eort brings color into the mix, capturing this Hall of Fame Cardinal against a midnight purple background. Sharp corners, top notch surfaces and registration put this example into an elite class grading PSA NM 7. Starting Bid: $125

80244 1949 Bowman Johnny Sain #47 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Three with None Higher. One of three at the MINT 9 level with none higher! The chant went, Spahn, then Sain, then pray for rain but pray all you wish and youll not nd a better example of this card. A stunning newly unearthed copy of this condition rarity. With only 3 examples that have been graded at the MINT 9 level, one may nd it hard to match the quality of this one. This card is dead centered, with white borders and sharp corners. A strong MINT example. Starting Bid: $300

80243 1949 Bowman Robin Roberts #46 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. One of a trio at this grade level with eleven higher. The bold and simple graphics make this issue a fan favorite, though print spots often mar the beauty of cards from this set. Such is certainly not the case here, as the image of the great Hall of Fame pitcher is free of the slightest imperfection. Corners and edges are likewise fantastic, leaving no mystery as to why this oering ranks among the top .037% 49 Bowman Roberts cards slabbed by PSA. Starting Bid: $300

80245 1949 Bowman Frank Shea #49 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Five with None Higher. One of ve at the MINT 9 level with none grading higher! When you can nd a 49 Bowman with spot-on registration its almost asking too much to also get great color, precision centering and not one but all four sharp corners. Yet here it is. A must have for the most discerning 49 Bowman collector. Starting Bid: $300

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80246 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 PSA NM-MT 8. This distinctive issue has long been a favorite among collectors, who love the bold, unassuming design that harkens back to a simpler time. These cards are tough to come by though, especially stars of this top quality. Less than two percent of the over 700 Jackie Robinson cards submitted to PSA have graded higher than our oering. This newly unearthed copy has great centering, perfect registration and phenomenal color which may never be duplicated for the grade. Quite possibly the best PSA NM-MT 8 you will see. Starting Bid: $500

80248 1949 Bowman Jack Kramer #53 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Three with One Higher. This is one of a trio of MINT 9 examples recorded by PSA with none higher. When one describes a perfect card you run the risk of over the top hyperbole putting o passionate hobbyists looking to disprove your assessment. This one would hit the mark with even the pickiest of clientele. A bold red background, great centering and perfect registration tell the story behind this stellar example. A unwavering display of quality. Starting Bid: $500

80247 1949 Bowman Johnny Schmitz #52 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Five with One Higher. One of a handful at the MINT 9 level with one grading higher.A simply stunning card that stands out in every way, with a bright red background, perfect centering, registration and four quality corner tips. A beautiful card. Starting Bid: $300

80249 1949 Bowman Bob Elliott #58 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Four with None Higher. This card is one of less than a handful (four) at the MINT 9 level with none grading higher. A striking specimen that is framed perfectly within the connes of the borders. With the oering of 1949 Bowmans in this auction, this should be at the top of collector want lists. A card that will t nicely in the nest Bowman collection. Starting Bid: $300

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80250 1949 Bowman Yogi Berra #60 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. One of three at the NM/MT+ level with sixteen higher. High-grade Hall of Famers from the hobby favorite 1949 Bowman issue are not made available very often. Berra was the Yankees comical but immensely talented backstop without whom the team would have never had such a great amount of success. Beautiful color retention and centering help this example to achieve the lofty and very accurate NM-MT+ assessment. Starting Bid: $250

80252 1949 Bowman Paul Lehner #131 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Three with None Higher. One of only three at the MINT 9 level with none grading higher. Amazing color retention and brilliant borders help this impressive Paul Lehner card from the 49 Bowman issue to rate a strong PSA MINT 9. Frosty white borders, razor sharp corners and blemish free surfaces all look days old, not decades. Could have been pulled from a pack yesterday, at least then we can explain why time seems to have stopped where this card is concerned. Starting Bid: $500

80251 1949 Bowman Early Wynn #110 PSA Mint 9 - Highest Grade Available. This is one of ten at the MINT 9 level with none higher. An eye-popping copy of this Hall of Famer, which exhibits all of the attributes of a card worthy of the MINT 9 level. Sharp corners and brilliant color highlight this example, Wynns portrait perfectly framed within the connes of its white borders of even thickness. Starting Bid: $500

80253 1949 Bowman Duke Snider #226 SGC 84 NM 7. This 49 Bowman is the rookie card of Duke Snider, a beloved member of the famed Boys of Summer. Snider was instrumental in the 1955 long-awaited World Series championship for which he narrowly missed capturing that years National League MVP honor. Nicely preserved and decently centered, the card shows no creases, wrinkles, surface stains or blemishes; the four high quality corners and picture perfect registration all combine for an attractive SGC 84 NM 7 assessment. Starting Bid: $200
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80254 1950 Drakes Bobby Thomson #9 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Pop one of one with none higher! The next nest copy is a lone 80 EX/NM 6. The 1950 Drakes issue is known in the hobby as the TV Baseball Series. Thanks to poor quality stock and a deep black background, high grade examples are scarcely found let alone made available. Oered is a stunning copy of #9 Bobby Thomson. Graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Starting Bid: $150

80256 1951 Bowman Enos Slaughter #58 PSA Mint 9. Head turning quality and a Hall of Famer no less. Less than ten conrmed at this grade with none grading higher. Near perfect centering with stunning graphics. Starting Bid: $200

80255 1951 Bowman Sam Chapman #9 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. One of a trio at the NM/MT+ level with three grading higher. A sharp, very high end card. Starting Bid: $150

80257 1951 Bowman Johnny Vander Meer #223 PSA Mint 9. Unveiled to the public after almost six decades of quiet absence. One of eight at the Mint level with one higher. Could the vibrant hues, perfect centering and glossy surface make this copy a step above the rest? A hard to beat attention grabber. Starting Bid: $200

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80258 1951 Bowman Charlie Keller #177 PSA Mint 9. Absolutely stunning appearance and quality. One of nine at this grade and somehow one grading higher. The Tigers star never looked so good. Perfect centering, stunning graphics and sharp corners. Starting Bid: $150

80259 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle #253 PSA EX-MT 6. After struggling in his rookie season enough to be sent back down to the minors, the young Oklahoman was ready to call it quits. Hard to believe but the Micks rst card was almost his last. History tells us fortunes changed for the talented outelder Today, card #253 from the 51 Bowman edition is among the most desirable cards in post-war collecting, rather than being just a run-of-the-mill high number common. Graded PSA EX-MT 6, this example shows nicer than anticipated inks, surface, and corner quality for a six with registration and centering to account for the technical grade. Starting Bid: $900

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80260 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle #253 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5. Argue all youd like that the 1952 Topps card is Mickeys true rookieany calendar tells you that Mantles Bowman appearance in 1951 came rst. Well also take issue with anybody who claims the Topps rookie is a prettier card, as were of the opinion that Bowmans designs of the early 1950s represent one of the high water marks in cardboard aesthetics. This is particularly true with this stunning example. The chance to say awlessly registered image is a treat not aorded to every oered copy. The nineteen-year old legend in the making, who stands at batting attention before a cloud-dappled sky on this high-grade high-number virtually jumps o the surface. Graded SGC 86 NM+ 7.5, this copy deserve better in our opinion. The shadowing caused by a printing press roller barely detracts from the intense colors, close to precise centering and a quartet of surrounding high quality corners. A strong example for the grade and more importantly, a visually impressive sight of one of the hobbys key cards. Starting Bid: $3,000

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80261 1952 Topps Duke Snider #37 PSA NM+ 7.5. Duke Snider, HOF outelder with the Brooklyn Dodgers will for ever be immortalized for his talents in the outeld and at home plate as well as in song along with equals Willie and Mickey. Oered is a strong example of The Duke of Flatbush from the 1952 Topps edition, a colorful and glossy copy with a blazing red and black ink reverse. Graded PSA NM+ 7.5, the slight level of fuzziness to a corner tip or two accounts for the grade. The card is well-centered, has four quality corners, a clean white border, bright coloring and registration. Starting Bid: $200

80263 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 SGC 80 EX/NM 6. Hall of Fame rookie from one of the hobbys most celebrated sets. While Willie doesnt carry quite the same weight as his fellow newcomer Mickey Mantle among 52 Topps collectors, he is rightfully considered one of the key cards in the set and top examples tend to be ercely contested at auction. We certainly expect that advanced collectors will give this specimen the attention it deserves. This is a very attractive example where centering determined the technical grade. Bold colors with strong, glossy surface quality. Starting Bid: $200

80262 1952 Topps Hank Bauer #215 PSA NM-MT 8. From the landmark 1952 Topps baseball set, this card features outelder Hank Bauer with the New York Yankees. A true high quality example. Only four are graded higher. Graded PSA NM-MT 8. Starting Bid: $200
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80264 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA VG+ 3.5. Immediately recognizable by even the novice sports collector, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card is easily the most sought after of all post-war trading cards. Still just a fresh-faced 20-year-old at the start of the season, Mantle made his rst of 16 AL All-Star appearances and nished third in the leagues MVP race in 1952. The oered card is nicely centered, has good colors and only light corner wear. A faint eye level wrinkle and a brief surface scratch in the rich and saturated blue background have earned this visually appealing classic a PSA VG+ 3.5. Starting Bid: $2,000

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80265 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 80 EX/NM 6 - A Fresh to The Hobby Find. Most of the 1952 Topps single cards and small groups oered in this auction have come from one sourcea dusty, unassuming cigar box left forgotten and unmolested for over a half century. What will not be forgotten very easily is the contents. Almost 100 Topps baseball cards from 1952, most originating from the highly coveted high number run that closed the rst and some say nest baseball production Topps has ever created. Most of the big names were there including Campanella, Reese and Durocher plus stellar examples of Wynn, McDougald, Dark and making his rst appearance after his famous home run, Bobby Thomson. When hearing of this nd, of course our rst question was Is there a Mantle? And the answer was Yes! Without a doubt, this is the most important and sought after of all post-war cards. This coveted example of card #311 from the rst comprehensive Topps issue has been graded SGC 80 EX/NM 6. Only vertical centering and the most minuscule amounts of wear at the corner tips to suggest anything other than cardboard perfection. Seemingly unhandled for close to sixty years the rich and vibrant hues, awless gloss and precise print registration are rst rate. Yes, you will see a higher graded example and they will be impressive for sure. Will they have those undenable special qualities, that X Factor, to match this beauty? Will it command your attention and make you pause for an immensely satisfying and nostalgic moment needed if only to catch your breath? We would doubt that. A treasure to behold and a pleasure to have the opportunity to oer. Starting Bid: $4,500

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80266 1952 Topps Bobby Thomson #313 PSA NM-MT 8. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. This stunning collectible appeared just one year after Thomson hit his historic home run and it looks like it hasnt aged a day since. Fantastic hues, bright white borders and four sharp corners that scream high quality combine for an awesome visual presentation. A very impressive NM-MT example with only 7 cards having attained a higher status. Starting Bid: $150

80268 1952 Topps Leo Durocher #315 PSA NM 7. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Lots to love about this card. First, it derives from the debut Topps set. Next, its part of the tough high numbered series of that issue. And, nally, Leos a bona de Hall of Famer! This marvelous representation provides an amazing picture, snow white borders and sharp corners. A true NM example. Starting Bid: $150

80267 1952 Topps Roy Campanella #314 PSA NM 7. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Originating from the rare highnumber series of the immensely popular 1952 Topps baseball series. Campanella is without a doubt a key entry in that elusive nal run of subjects. This attractive copy oers rich colors which contrast nicely against a glowing yellow background. This example displays at the high end of the NM spectrum, with a tremendous picture with only small amounts of wear. This example would rests comfortably into any high end 1952 Topps collection. Starting Bid: $300

80269 1952 Topps Sam White #345 PSA NM-MT 8. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. A really nice example from the 1952 Topps high number series. With a perfect image, four white borders and nice color, this example would have to rank at the top of the PSA 8 spectrum. Only 6 examples have reached a loftier status. Starting Bid: $150

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80270 1952 Topps Al Dark #351 PSA NM-MT 8. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. From the very rst set of Topps we come upon one of the all-important high numbers, very hard to obtain let alone in this high-grade condition. The image is perfect, the borders white and the centering near awless. High end example for the grade and maybe a good candidate for review. Only 9 examples have attained a higher status. Starting Bid: $150

80272 1952 Topps Gil McDougald #372 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. When you look at this stellar example, you will see the perfect picture of McDougald framed within the nearly perfect centered white borders. With only six examples have attained a higher status (and this is the only one at this level), one might look for a long time before they nd the quality that this card exhibits. Starting Bid: $500 80271 1952 Topps Dick Rozek #363 PSA NM-MT 8. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. A stellar example of the 1952 Topps high number beauty. One could look for a long time before nding the quality that this card displays. Sharp picture, deep rich color and sharp corners highlight the positive attributes of this specimen. Only 5 examples have been graded higher. Starting Bid: $150
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80274 1952 Topps Bill Dickey #400 SGC 60 EX 5. Bill Dickey was the star backstop for almost 20 years wearing the revered Yankees pin stripes for his entire career. He appeared as a coach within the scarce 1952 Topps high number run, honored with #400 of the 407 card edition. This example has been nestled away for decades and has that fresh from the pack appearance. Corners, surfaces are as fresh and problem free as they were in the 1950s. Centering is the lone reason for the SGC 60 EX 5 assessment. Starting Bid: $200

80273 1952 Topps Dick Williams #396 PSA NM-MT 8. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. A perfect picture of Dick Williams ts nicely within the four white borders of this centered specimen. There have been two examples that have been graded at a higher status. This specimen would rank at the top of the NM-MT spectrum. Starting Bid: $500 80275 1952 Topps Bill Miller #403 PSA NM 7. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. An extremely tough example from the 1952 Topps high number series. With only seventeen examples having reached a loftier status, one can only make the assumption that this specimen is one of the tougher ones out there. This card has a perfect picture and snow white borders, with only slight touches on the corners attributing to the NM grading. A very nice example for the grade. Starting Bid: $150
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80276 1953 Bowman Color Nelson Fox #18 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 Highest SGC Example! Pop one of one with none higher! This is the highest graded example by SGC to date. Bowman really impressed the collecting world when they used color photography for one of their 1953 baseball issue. Here Nellie Fox, superb second bagger for the Go-Go Sox, has been preserved quite well. Graded SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5. Starting Bid: $200

80278 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle #82 PSA EX-MT 6. The beautiful close up portrait of the legendary HoF outelder has become on of the most recognizable portraits in all the hobby. A solid example, the card features bold coloring, shiny gloss and precise registration. Slight corner wear and centering account for the PSA EX-MT 6 assessment. Starting Bid: $300

80277 1953 Red Man Tobacco George Kell #8 PSA Mint 9 - Pop One With None Higher! How hard is it to nd a Mint 1953 Red Man? The Mint population is but 1.7% of the over 2,900 recorded by PSA to date. This pack fresh copy of card #8A of HoFer George Kell is the only example deemed worthy of the Mint 9 grade out of the 51 submitted to PSA. An absolutely amazing colorful and glossy example with four razor sharp corner tips. A card well worthy of the nest 50s collection and certainly for the Red man enthusiast. Starting Bid: $250
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80280 1953-54 Briggs Meats Don Newcombe PSA Authentic. Of the multitude of regionally circulated baseball card promotions of the last century, one of the most highly sought after and dicult to nd are the Briggs Meat hot dog baseball players from 1953-54. The cards were circulated within a very limited region as part of the bottom panel of hot dog packages. Today they are rare and when found are usually in deplorable condition. The oered hand cut card of Dodgers star pitcher Don Newcombe (PSA Authentic) has creasing and wear so often encountered with this issue. This card has had some coloring added to creases on Dons forehead, chin and neck. Starting Bid: $150

80279 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle #82 PSA NM-MT 8. Full bleed color at the lower left corner is the y in the ointment for most cards from this second great Topps Baseball issue, but this remarkable specimen dodges that pitfall most admirably, providing the look of a card straight out of 1950s wax. The magic isnt conned solely to that southwest corner though, rich color and tight registration are also characteristics. Micks now classic portrait sits high of center and a slight surface impression close to the upper right corner accounts for the PSA NM-MT 8 grade. Very attractive example. Starting Bid: $2,000 80281 1953-54 Briggs Meats Duke Snider PSA Authentic. We are pleased to have the opportunity to oer one of the key subjects from one of the most highly sought after 1950s regional issues-a 1953-54 Briggs Meats of the beloved Dodgers outelder Duke Snider (PSA Authentic). The card measures 2-3/16 x 3-3/8 and is deemed authentic because the card is hand cut and the 1954 scratched into the thick card stock. There is no added coloring on this card and it lacks the usual heavy creasing associated with this issue. Starting Bid: $200
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80282 1954 Bowman Pee Wee Reese #58 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Two with None Higher. The likable Dodgers captain Pee Wee Reese presents as a genuine visual marvel after the over half-century since the cards 1954 production. The card stands apart from the rest by oering four razor sharp corner tips, close to perfect centering, bold and bright colors under a awless layer of shiny gloss. A highly desirable MINT example. Starting Bid: $200

80284 1954 Bowman Ted Williams #66 PSA VG-EX+ 4.5. Oered is a scarce 54 Bowman card of Ted The Splendid Splinter Williams. Physically pulled from production due to legal issues, the card has become one of the most sought after collectibles from any era. Oered here encapsulated PSA VG-EX+ 4.5, this example barely misses the EX mark. A nice card for the grade. Starting Bid: $175

80283 1954 Bowman Ted Williams #66 PSA EX-MT 6. The 1954 Bowman Ted Williams card saw its production cut short due to legal issues about using Teds image. The result was that in the entire library of Bowman baseball collectibles, this card became the most scarce, second only to the impossible PCLs from 1949. It is also the centerpiece of collecting lore as hobby legend Larry Fritsch said he opened one 5-Cent pack of 54 Bowman and inside were ve Ted Williams cards! No, this isnt one of them, but it is a striking example. All the bells and whistles of a high end card with only light wear at the corner tips. Starting Bid: $375

80285 1954 Dan-Dee Potato Chips Duke Snider SGC 86 NM+ 7.5. Fans of Dem Bums, unbeknownst to them, were saying their good-byes to their Dodgers as the team was to move to California by the end of the 1950s. But the charm of the era can be observed with this beautiful 1954 Dan-Dee Potato Chips card featuring the Duke of Flatbush. Graded SGC 86 NM+ 7.5, it is hard to believe this card once oated inside a bag of salty and greasy snacks. Terric centering, light hints of corner tip wear and hardly any blemishes in the condition sensitive waxy surfaces. A strong card for this series usually found in much lesser grade. Starting Bid: $150
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80287 1954 Red Man Tobacco Mel Parnell #8 SGC 98 Gem. This is one of the nest Red Man tobacco cards ever submitted for grading. Just how rare is it to get SGC to Grade a card at the 98 Gem MT level? To date, SGC has graded just over 4,500 52-55 Red Man cards and only 13 have been bestowed this revered assessment. That puts this immaculate 54 Parnell among the top .003% nest Red Man cards on record. A card destined for the nest 1950s collection. Starting Bid: $400

80286 1954 NY Journal American Mickey Mantle SGC 84 NM 7. A quick turn from the norm brings you to the obscure Journal-American series designed to serve as a rae ticket but now widely collected for the baseball players that appear in the upper half of the ticket. This survivor is the key to the exclusively New York editionMickey Mantle of the New York Yankees. The card has a fault only if one considers slight corner wear a fault. The fragile thin card stock has no creases or wrinkles and the graphics are close to perfectly centered. The reverse shows the Yankees home game schedule for 1954. A high end example of one of Mantles more obscure collectibles. Starting Bid: $150

80288 1954 Topps Jackie Robinson #10 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. A spectacular example of Jackie Robinson from the 1954 Topps series. The card displays amazing hues, nice gloss with near perfect centering. Even the beautiful green bleed on the reverse resonates quality. A clean back and a picture perfect front, cant ask for more than that. One of only four examples to achieve this grade. Starting Bid: $300
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80289 1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128 PSA EX-MT 6. His home run prowess set a hallmark for the category. Hank Aaron exhibited consistency and dignity throughout his career and for that will forever be the true home run king in the hearts and minds of many baseball fans. This 1954 Topps rookie card displays four sharp corners and great ink and gloss quality. An attractive card for the grade. Starting Bid: $200

80290 1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128 PSA NM-MT 8. The recently surpassed but still considered the reigning Home Run King failed to earn All-Star Game nods in only this his rst year of play and his last year some twenty-three season later. Properly regarded as one of the most important trading cards of the post-war era, the 1954 Topps Aaron rookie is counted among the hobbys most recognizable pieces. This gum card heralded the arrival of a force of nature, a phenomenon of a magnitude unseen since a man named Babe ruled the game. This card exhibits all of the attributes for a card graded at the NM-MT level-sharp corners, great color, gloss and registration plus a virtual complete lack of edge and corner tip wear. A strong NM-MT example of key card in the hobby. Starting Bid: $900

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80291 1954 Topps Hank Aaron #128 SGC 96 Mint 9. No one single action in baseball generates the same awe and jubilation as the home run. With one graceful motion, crowded base paths can be instantly cleared and the outcome of the game irrevocably altered. The man who graces this 54 Topps baseball card amassed 755 of those cherished moments. Moments thankfully made possible thanks to the erasure of the color barrier broken by Jackie Robinson. Though Aarons own assumption of the home run crown came more than a quarter century after Robinson broke the color line, Hammerin Hank was forced to endure everything from racist taunts to death threats as he reeled in the Babe. Although Aarons remarkable 755 career home run total has been surpassed it is with the dreaded but seemingly necessary asterisk that many purist look on with an arched judgmental eyebrow. The accomplishments of Aaron are viewed wholly pure, without stain or grammatical accoutrements. Hank Aaron would rst appear on a trading card in the 1954 Topps series, his talents already showing even at this early stage of this career. Today this rookie card is one of the hobbys most important entries of the post-war era. This exceptional SGC 96 Mint 9 example of his 1954 Topps rookie card is a tting tribute to the skill and bravery of historys most prolic slugger, remaining to this day entirely unchanged from its emergence from a wax pack over a half century ago. Oering rich and vibrant hues, precise registration, a ashy, bright white 3-quarter frame, centering a forgivable sliver low of center and four sharp corner tips are evidence to bolster our claim of a complete absence of surface wear. It is not surprising that this card nds itself near the top of the record books (much like the man himself) with only four at the Mint level with not a single specimen grading higher. Starting Bid: $3,750

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80292 1954 Topps Tom Lasorda #132 PSA Mint 9. One of fourteen at the MINT 9 level with only one grading higher. The colorful Hall of Fame manager, Tommy Lasorda is featured as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers on his 1954 Topps rookie card. Graded PSA MINT 9, this card will t nicely into any highgrade vintage card collection that can match the lack of corner wear, precise centering and original high gloss surface. Starting Bid: $375

80294 1954 Topps Ted Williams #250 PSA NM+ 7.5. Weve said it before and well say it againcollectors should pay close attention to high end Hall of Famer cards when they appear as the rst or last in a set. Teddy Ballgame plays the role of both in the 54 Topps issue and we present the closing entry, card #250. An example that was spared the wear typical of a 50+ year old piece of thin card stock. Color, registration and centering are admirable if not perfect. A high end NM+ example. Starting Bid: $375

80293 1954 Topps Al Kaline #201 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. One of eighteen at the NM/MT level with only three examples grading higher. Like Babe Ruth before him, this Hall of Fame slugger honed his home run skills in the city of Baltimore, Maryland before taking the Big Leagues by storm. This remarkably clean rookie card of the Tigers slugger has been graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8 for a list of reasons. A betting announcement of Kalines arrival to the baseball card collecting world. A surprisingly fresh card considering its true age. Starting Bid: $300
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1954 Wilson Franks Baseball - #1 on the SGC Set Registry.


The Wilson Franks Baseball series were designed as impressively as the Topps cards of the same year but that is where the similarity ends. They share a level of scarcity and desirability that is unequalled by any other 1950s card promotion. The following SGC-graded single cards (plus a group lot in our sets section) represent the #1 entry on the SGC Set Registry with a collective 78.8 GPA.

80295 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Highest SGC Grade Known! For a brief span during the spring and summer of 1954, packages of Wilson Franks hot dogs came paired with now highly prized 2-5/8 x 3-3/4 baseball cards, each bearing the likeness of one of the more talented and admired players of the 1950s era. The brief, 24-man roster is spiced up with names like Campanella, Fox and Feller but none generate the reverence and awe of the name Theodore Samuel (Ted) Williams. If you wanted a Ted Williams card in the summer of 1954 your options were limited. Although Topps wisely honored him with both the rst and last card of their standard production, legal issues would limit Teds availability from Bowman, leaving only this severely stunted regionally circulated premium to provide an opportunity to acquire a card of Teddy Ballgame. When you consider that to date only slightly in excess of 325 cards of this issue have passed through SGCs grading service, whereas the Topps issue of the same year has seen thirty-ve times that amount encapsulated, it becomes clear just how unquestionably scarce this beautiful series truly is. This astounding representation of the great Ted Williams takes us one step further toward the pinnacle of the elite, ranking as one of only two such cards to rest at the Near-Mint to Mint level, with not a single card above. The surface is simply awless. Centering is masterful, and the corners as strong as the day it rolled o the presses. The verso is equal to the face in quality and emotional presence. You can rest assured that a 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams that tops this one simply may not exist. Of the 35 examples of this treasured portrayal validated by SGC, just two copies proudly bear a SGC 88 NM/MT 8 label. (None has been graded higher.) We could enter into a lengthy round of superlatives for every point of referencelethally pointed corners, full measure of original surface gloss, an incredibly deep full-gure portrait thanks to precise print registration, etc. Our picture is well worth at least the 1,000 words we spare you. This card is undeniably one of the premier gems hobbyists have to pursue. No small testimonial considering no era of card production can compare to the 1950s. Suitable to grace one of the hobbys nest 50s assemblies! Starting Bid: $7,500
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80296 1954 Wilson Franks Bob Feller SGC 96 Mint 9 - The Highest SGC Example! This amazing collectible has capitalized on its productions generous dimensions, colors that resonate a kinetic energy, and a clean and thoughtful design to yield one of the hobbys most attering portrayals of Cleveland Indians reballer Bob Feller. The beyond-spectacular preservation quality enjoyed by this showpiece example aside, the Wilson Franks series in lesser, that is to say, most instances starkly illuminates the last fty years-worth of evolution in trading card distribution. Prior to the advent of cards recognition as keepsakes best maintained in attractively uncirculated condition, distributors seemed almost to nd joy in agellating their wares. Cards bounced from production lines, stued into product, constrained in illtting packages all of these circumstances were more often the rule than the exception. And nowhere was this inattention to the prospect of long-term survival more harshly practiced than in the methods employed by Wilson Franks, which placed cards within the greasy grasp for just a single year in 1954. Among the 328 cards from the entire Wilson Franks issue that reside in SGC holders, just one piece -this piece- reigns supreme at the very pinnacle of the releases total census as none has yet to achieve the Gem MT distinction. The next nest copy managed a more than respectable SGC 86 NM+. This Feller card, specically, has garnered the ultimate evaluation for its issue, sharing that ultimate position with no others. Barely handled Wilson Franks cards are traditionally the fuel of wild dreams and aspirations of obsessed hobbyists but we can conrm no hint of disturbance on this remarkable copy. Fellers image is impeccable on the card, and its overall appearance is extremely sharp. An extraordinary Hall of Fame representative from an always-challenging issue! Starting Bid: $3,750

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80298 1954 Wilson Franks Del Ennis SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop One with None Higher! This is the only example at the 84 NM 7 grade level with none higher! Ennis is tied with Jablonski as having the fewest cards (9 each) submitted to SGC. Another undebatable high grade card where the centering determined the technical grade. Amazing colors, surface and gloss. Starting Bid: $750

80297 1954 Wilson Franks Roy Campanella SGC 80 EX/NM 6. The only example at the SGC 80 EX/NM 6 level with a pair grading higher. A quartet of sharp corners and white, albeit uneven borders surround an amazing, deeply saturated portrait of the beloved Brooklyn catcher. To date, SGC has only judged 20 examples. Starting Bid: $375

80299 1954 Wilson Franks Nellie Fox SGC 84 NM 7 - Pop Three with None Higher! One of a trio at the 84 NM 7 grade level with none higher! To date only 13 total Nelson or Nellie Fox cards have been submitted to SGC, near-mint is the highest grade level available. Colorful and glossy, this well preserved gem is very worthy of coming from the nest Wilson Franks sets ever assembled. Four razor sharp corner tips surround a slightly o-center central image free of imperfections. Starting Bid: $700

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80301 1954 Wilson Franks Ray Jablonski SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop One with One Higher. The only example at this grade level with only one higher! The technical grade is a reection of the centering. Corner tips, coloring, surfaces all nice enough for a higher numbered assessment. To date, Jablonski holds the second fewest total census nding for this entire series. Starting Bid: $750

80300 1954 Wilson Franks Gil Hodges SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - . The highest graded example submitted to SGC to date! This beloved Boy of Summer grins as a package of hot dogs hovers over his right shoulder upon this scarce high-grade oering. Only one example has ever posted a superior score on the PSA population charts, leaving this incredibly clean example in very rare company. You will be hard pressed to nd a better centered example of this extremely dicult high grade specimen. Superior in coloring, gloss and corners, this condition rarity is destined for the most advanced 1950s vintage collection. A card virtually impossible to improve upon. Starting Bid: $1,250

80302 1954 Wilson Franks Andy Pafko SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop Two with None Higher! A pop two condition rarity with none graded higher of only ten total SGC examples! A check of the PSA census reveals zero copies at the NM/ MT+ grade level. This is the nest graded example known and is as fresh and vibrant as the others we are oering in this auction. This is your chance to own the nest Pafko submitted to both PSA and SGC. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80304 1954 Wilson Franks Sammy White SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! The one and only copy at the 88 NM/MT 8 grade level with none higher! Not a single graded example higher than this level by SGC and PSA. This one is an easy one, its simply gorgeous! Corners, coloring, gloss, even centering so very close to perfect and the only reason for the technical assessment. Own one of the best! Starting Bid: $500

80303 1954 Wilson Franks Paul Richards SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 - Pop One with None Higher! The one and only example at this grade level with none higher! Not a single card is recorded at this grade level or higher elsewhere. The current nest Wilson Franks Paul Richards in the hobby! The wholly colorful and glossy central image rests a sliver high of center generating the technical assessment. Close to perfect in every other way. Starting Bid: $500

80305 1955 Bowman Al Kaline #23 SGC 96 Mint 9. Mr. Detroit is shown here on this card released just prior to his career building 1955 season where Kaline lead the league in batting average (.340) at the tender age of 20. A well centered example that has tremendous color and clarity. His entry in the 55 Bowman TV set is a key entry, this example grades a strong SGC 96 MINT 9. Only three have reached the pinnacle grade level with none higher. Starting Bid: $200

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80306 1955 Bowman Mickey Mantle #202 PSA Mint 9. This card simply has it ALL and then some. Sharp corners, precise centering, fantastic colors, a glossy obverse and a wax stain free reverse, the characteristics go on and on. Between the frequent print defects and the dark borders of the 1955 Bowman issue, there are few examples that have survived the fty three years since they were manufactured in the condition that we oer with this Mantle beauty. The new lucky hobbyist who claims this card will just have to accept the four sharp corners and the original pack fresh gloss which stand out when examining this outstanding example. Lastly, the centering frames the Mick in the classic television design. Of the over 1,750 submissions to PSA this is only one of seven have achieved this improbable plateau from PSA with only a trio grading higher. A rarely oered card in this condition and a prized addition to any Mantle centric or 1950s collection. Starting Bid: $2,000

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80307 1955 Red Man Tobacco Joe Coleman #17 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Five With None Higher! One of ve at the Mint 9 level with none higher! To date PSA has bestowed the Mint 9 label on slightly more than 100 total 1955 Red Man cards. There is absolutely no reason why this #17A Joe Coleman wouldnt stand equally aside its peers. Starting Bid: $150

80309 1955 Stahl-Meyer Franks Carl Erskine PSA VG-EX 4. Today, acquiring a single example from any of the three Stahl-Meyer Franks productions from the 1950s can be described as tedious at best. Scarcely found, and even more challenging in respectable condition, these wax covered cardboard collectibles are prized elements of any 1950s vintage collection. Oered is the rst of a pair of cards from the 1954 edition. This Carl Erskine has been graded PSA VG-EX 4, a feat for the issue renown for heavy staining and creasing. This card has only very, very mild amounts of both. Starting Bid: $200

80308 1955 Red Man Tobacco Red Schoendienst #18 SGC 88 NM-MT 8 - Only One Nicer! Extremely clean and colorful, this 1955 Red Man tobacco example of Cardinals Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst come with the bottom tab and has been graded SGC 88 NM-MT 8. Trace hints of fuzziness at a few corner tips. This is one of four at the NM-MT 8 level with only one recorded nicer by SGC. Starting Bid: $150

80310 1955 Stahl-Meyer Franks Don Newcombe PSA VG-EX 4. Oered is the perfect pairing to the other rare regional oer in this auction. As the other, this Don Newcombe has been graded PSA VG-EX 4 due to only slight staining and wrinkling. This example displays the Baseball cap and pennant wrapper mailin oer, in addition to stats of the pitching star who in two short years would be the 56 Cy Young Award winner and NL MVP. Starting Bid: $200

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80312 1955 Topps Hank Aaron #47 PSA NM-MT 8. Second-year card featuring Hall of Fame outelder Hank Aaron with the Milwaukee Braves. Aaron made his rst of 21 All-Star appearances in the 1955 midsummer classic. This nicely centered example retains much of its pack fresh sharpness and brilliance earning a PSA NM-MT 8 assessment. Of the over 2,700 Aaron cards submitted to PSA, only 10% have graded higher. Starting Bid: $200

80313 1955 Topps Hank Aaron #47 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. An important second-year card for the man who would be King. In every regard, this one looks just as it did when it was removed from a wax pack over a half-century ago. Tremendous gloss, sharp corners and near perfect centering highlight the positive attributes of this NM-MT specimen. Hammerin Hank never looked sharper. Starting Bid: $150 80311 1955 Topps Double Headers Ted Williams/Smith #69/70 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The 55 Topps Doubleheaders, which are a call back to the great 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders, featured two players on each card. Ted Williams and Hal Smith are the duo showcased here on this striking SGC 96 Mint 9 example. Perfectly centered with bright white borders and four razor sharp corners. It is hard to imagine that there would be a better copy that exists out there. To date, PSA has yet to judge a Mint example. The nest recorded in the hobby! Starting Bid: $1,000 80314 1955 Topps Jackie Robinson #50 PSA NM-MT 8. Nearly awless example of the iconic Brooklyn Dodgers superstar who changed history. This example features spot on centering and bright colors and gloss. One could look for a long time before nding an example of this visual appeal. A high end copy for sure. Starting Bid: $200
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80315 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente #164 PSA EX+ 5.5. Here we oer a ne example of the HoF great Roberto Clementes tremendously desired rookie card from 1955. The key to the collector-favorite issue, this example has been grade PSA EX+ 5.5 due to centering. Solid EX-MT card otherwise. Starting Bid: $200

80316 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente #164 PSA NM 7. The iconic Puerto Rican Hall of Fame outelder Roberto Clemente is featured on this 1955 Topps PSA NM 7 rookie card. Clemente was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1954 rule 5 draft. Not a bad choice as he went on to play 18 seasons in the Steel City and collected exactly 3,000 hits. Very nicely centered card with some mild print streaking, strong color and gloss plus high quality corner tips. A must have card for the serious Pittsburgh Pirate collector. Starting Bid: $500

80317 1956 Topps Ted Williams #5 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. Pop One Gray Back, with One Higher. One of the most desirable examples from a parade of exceptional visual entries from the 1956 Topps baseball issue. The classic dual portrait and action-shot featured on this card have made Teds 56 entry a collector favorite. The games most-adept slugger of all time, Ted Williams, has been preserved very nicely since the summer of 56. A fresh and bright copy fully justied in the PSA NM/MT+ 8.5 assessment. A truly impressive card. Starting Bid: $750
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80318 1956 Topps Don Zimmer #99 PSA Mint 9. As nice a card you will nd. A Mint card any day of the week. One of only eight white back varieties at this level with one higher. Starting Bid: $500

80319 1956 Topps Mickey Mantle #135 PSA NM-MT 8. When one talks about the all-time greats, Mickey Mantle is right on the tip of our tongue. This card depicts The Mick with his big all-american smile, almost as if he knew he would win the triple crown and be voted the American League MVP The oered card has near perfect centering, vibrant colors and a clarity that could only be matched with an actual camera. This one has all of the attributes of a strong NM-MT example. NOTE: The tiny gray spot in the lower left corner is a spec of dust that does not aect the card. Starting Bid: $625

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80320 1957 Topps Ted Williams #1 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Who better to lead-o the 1957 Topps edition than the Splendid Splinter himself. This is an extremely nice, well centered copy oering bright colors and clean borders. A ne high grade copy for the 57 Topps or Ted Williams fan. Starting Bid: $375

80322 1958 Topps Ted Williams #1 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5. Important #1 card from the 1958 Topps issue is signicant not only for its NM+ grade, but also for it being the last Topps regular issue card with Ted Williams appearance. With the exception of the top-bottom centering issue, this example has the make-up of a card that could have reached the NM-MT level. The brilliant color, crystal clear registration and stark white borders only enhance the cards positive attributes. Strong NM+ example. Starting Bid: $125

80321 1957 Topps Bobby Richardson #286 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5. One of four at the NM/MT+ level with none higher. A solid second baseman for seven NY Yankees pennant winners, the rookie card appearance of Bobby Richardson is seen here in what is one of the most visually impressive entries from the 1957 Topps promotion. White borders, sharp corners and truly beautiful color and gloss all combine for the well deserved SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 assessment. Starting Bid: $200

80323 1959 Topps Ted Abernathy #169 SGC 98 Gem 10. Graded 98 GEM 10 by SGC, to call this card anything less would be an insult. Perfectly centered example with razor sharp corners and great color and gloss. This is the only example at this ultimate grading tier as recorded in the SGC census report. There have been none graded Gem MT at PSA. Starting Bid: $200

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80324 1959 Topps Willie Mays AS #563 SGC 98 Gem 10 - The Finest Example. Say Hey Say Wow! Say something after you come to your senses. Everyone reading this is all too aware of the legend Willie Mays was on the eld and his contributions to the game. A natural talent unequalled by few, the likes of which we may never see again. If you are a Mays fan and a card collector then this has to be one of the most rewarding cards you will add to your treasured collection. If we were to ever be wholly justied in using the word perfect this is that practically once in a lifetime opportunity. Presented is an absolutely stunning specimen to behold. The condition attribute of your choice is covered by one of these one-word encompassing termsperfect, awless, new, precise. We think you are getting the picture. Graded SGC 98 Gem 10, the only example at this grade level. How rare is a card like this? Of the almost 1,300 59 Topps Willie Mays All Star cards submitted to SGC and PSA, this is the only example that has achieved the ultimate Gem MINT 10 grade. SGC has graded well over 16,500 total cards from this series. Precious few, a mere ten to be exact, have been anointed with the coveted Gem assessment (another is in this very same auction). That makes this card one of the top .0006% submitted to SGC. If you add PSA census numbers you have over 215,500 submissions and .0008% rated at the 10 level. Regardless of the breadth or magnitude, this is a phenomenal addition for anyones collection. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80325 1960 Topps Rival All Stars - Mantle/Boyer #160 PSA Mint 9. When this card appeared, Mantle was in the middle of his exalted career and Ken Boyer was just ve years into his career which ended very close to the same time as his rival All-Star. This beauty earns the lofty PSA Mint 9 assessment in every way. A fantastic addition to a high end 1960 set. With over 2,400 copies graded by PSA to date, this treasure ranks within the top 2% of that population. Only one higher. Starting Bid: $200

80327 1961 Topps Mantle Blasts 565 Ft. Home Run #406 PSA Mint 9. This card highlights one of Mickey Mantles most prodigious home run eorts, a feat made the more impressive given it ranks high even with todays steroidenhanced ballplayers. The oered card is very sharp with almost perfect centering. Am immensely popular card, there have been over 1,700 submitted to PSA with 70 grading Mint 9 and a trio reaching the grading peak of 10. This graded PSA Mint 9 example is one of top 5% nest examples. Starting Bid: $150

80326 1961 Topps Roger Maris #2 PSA NM-MT 8. Anyone familiar with the storied past of Americas Past Time has had that tug on the heart regarding the epic season enjoyed by Roger Maris in 1961. Breaking the Great Bambinos single season home run record changed not only Maris but the game itself. From that years Topps issue we oer card #2, an honor bestowed Maris for his 1960 MVP title, this striking copy unquestionably worthy of the PSA NM-MT 8 assessment. Starting Bid: $125

80328 1962 Topps Sandy Koufax #5 PSA NM-MT 8. One of the most dominant pitchers of all time despite suering an injury-shortened career, Sandy Koufax is the subject of the current oering from the 1962 Topps baseball issue. Four sharp corner tips surround a precisely centered portrait. Only nine examples graded higher. Starting Bid: $200

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80329 1962 Topps Whitey Ford #310 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Nine With None Higher! Yankees mound ace Whitey Ford as portrayed on his Topps cards from the wood-grained 1962 edition. A visual display of quality is the result of the rich, deep hues, precise registration, a lack of corner tip wear and admirable centering. Graded PSA Mint 9, this is one of only nine at the Mint 9 level with none higher from a total population of over 500 submitted to date. Starting Bid: $200

80330 1962 Topps Jake Wood #427 PSA Gem Mint 10. A pop one of one condition rarity! After 368 submissions and 44 Mint 9 examples hoping beyond hope to receive that pinnacle of assessments we nally have the very rst example of card #427 from the 1962 Topps baseball series depicting Tigers All-Star rookie Jake Woods. And what a stunner it is. A awless copy graded PSA Gem MT 10. Starting Bid: $200

80331 1962 Topps Mickey Mantle All Star #471 PSA Mint 9. One of only eight at the Mint level with none higher! This absolutely stunning, fresh from the pack example honors Mantle for one of the over 20 mid-summer classics he would appear in during his storied career. The PSA Mint 9 assessment is a clear reection of the almost unbelievable quality. The vibrant ink hues, the awless gloss, centering, problem-free surfaces and a blazing quartet of razor sharp corner tips. The wood-grain border treatment tends to show even the most minuscule imperfections which this card doesnt have. For the 1962 Topps enthusiast who passes on the ordinary and demands nothing but the extraordinary. This card is among the top .006% of the just over 1,300 cards graded by PSA, SGC submission have yet to yield an equally assessed copy. Starting Bid: $750

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80332 1963 Fleer Joe Adcock #46 SGC 96 Mint 9 - None Higher! This card is one of a half dozen submitted to SGC to warrant the coveted 96 Mint 9 label. None have been graded higher. Card #46 of slugger Joe Adcock from the 1963 Fleer series is noticeably harder to nd. Its position is comparable to the just as scarce checklist card, creating a pair of short-printed scarcities. Fans of the set know centering is often an issue but here we present a precisely centered beauty now graded SGC 96 Mint 9. Starting Bid: $200

80334 1963 Topps Yogi Berra #340 PSA NM-MT 8. Only ve graded higher. Yogi is one of the most endearing personalities of the game and collectors of this set are all too familiar with the challenge of nding this 1963 Topps HoFer at the higher grade levels. Very accurately graded PSA NM-MT 8 this card has amazing color and a fresh from the pack glossy surface. Its going to be tough to nd a copy that presents nicer. If a card can have personality, this one has. Starting Bid: $150

80333 1963 Topps Mickey Mantle #200 PSA NM-MT 8. Coming o his third AL MVP Award that he won in 1962, the Mick was poised to return to the World Series for a fourth consecutive season. This well centered beauty features the Mick in front of the famous Yankee Stadium where he had just earned his his third AL MVP Award in 1962. Graded PSA NM-MT 8 the card oers a quartet of high quality corners, admirable centering and a glossy, vibrant portrait. Starting Bid: $250
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80335 1963 Topps Hank Aaron #390 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5. As one of the most universally respected players ever to play the game, any Hank Aaron card makes a wonderful addition to your treasured collection. This is not just any Hank Aaron card. Pack fresh in appearance, this beauty is top rate in all categories - solid green edges, spot on print registration, glossy surface and okay, the centering is a sliver to the left. Starting Bid: $125

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80337 1964 Topps Giants Sandy Koufax #3 PSA Mint 9. One of only twenty-two and the Mint level with only one higher. Of the sixty subjects that comprise the 1964 Topps Giants issue, no subject is prized higher than the Dodgers re-throwing Sandy Koufax. His card was one of the few names that were produced in lesser quantity than most making this PSA Mint 9 stunner a set registry users dream. Surface and corner tips are exceptional. A slight shift in centering and this could have been the second Gem MT example known. Starting Bid: $300

80336 1963 Topps 1963 Rookie Stars - Stargell #553 PSA Mint 9. One of twenty-ve at the Mint 9 level with a pair grading higher. For 20 years Willie Stargell was a staple in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse and an integral component to the teams success. In the 1979 World Series, the Pittsburghs Pa fullled his role as elder statesman of the Pirates bench by batting .400 and leading the Pirates to a world championship title. Graded PSA Mint 9 this glossy example has one very small spot in an otherwise awless yellow eld, instantly forgotten once one sees the vibrant colors, perfect centering and surrounding quartet of razor sharp corners. Starting Bid: $450 80338 1964 Topps NL Home Run Leaders #9 PSA Mint 9. One of 23 at the Mint level and only one higher. An abundance of star power is represented here for this high-grade entry from the 1964 Topps issue featuring the NL Home Run Leaders. This single card oers the likes of Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda. A tremendous PSA Mint 9. Starting Bid: $150
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80341 1965 O-Pee-Chee Derrell Grith #112 PSA Gem Mint 10 - Pop One! From a total population of only ten, we have the one and only example to hold PSA Gen MT 10 status. Beautiful card. Starting Bid: $100

80339 1964 Topps Mickey Mantle #50 PSA Mint 9. The Micks entry in the 1964 Topps series and a showpiece worthy of a lengthy list of superlatives. This card has it all, sharp corners, fresh gloss, vibrant colors and a problem free reverse, all from an obscure and almost indescribably delicate issue. A stellar copy, one of 42 at the PSA Mint 9 level with only one higher. Starting Bid: $750

80340 1964 Topps Sandy Koufax #200 PSA Mint 9. The legendary Sandy Koufax is presented in brilliant are on this fabulous card from the 1964 Topps issue. Graded PSA Mint 9, this example features razor sharp corners, strong centering and ultra-clean surfaces. Precise print registration has resulted in a portrait oering sharp detail and a third dimensional quality. Only three others are conrmed higher. Starting Bid: $150

80342 1965 Topps Mickey Mantle #350 PSA NM-MT 8. This card appears to be exactly as it was the day it was produced at the Topps factory in 1965 and does not look to have ever been circulated publicly. Four sharp corners encompass two problem free surfaces aording us that pack fresh appearance so highly prized by modern hobbyists. A solid NM-MT example. Starting Bid: $250

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80343 1965 Topps Steve Carlton #477 SGC 96 Mint 9. A dream come true for the Hall of Famer rookie card collector. The games greatest left hander made his card debut in 1965 being paired with pitcher Fritz Ackley. This example is simply beautiful with every quality one expects from a Mint level collectible. Stunning example and one of eleven blessed 96 Mint 9 by SGC with none higher! Starting Bid: $200 80344 1965 Topps Push & Pull Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig & Stengel Pair (2). Oered are two of the three coveted baseball subjects from the unique 36-card set that Topps released in 1965 called Push/ Pull. A slight pulling of the tab at the bottom of the card allows for a second image to be revealed. Verso has biographical information for each subject. The pair includes Casey Stengel/Wins & Loses plus Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig Both have very faint wrinkles which appear on the reverse but present as EX-MT cards. Starting Bid: $100

80345 1969 Transogram Hank Aaron PSA Mint 9 - Pop One Condition Rarity. Pretty surprising condition considering this card was once the back panel of the box containing a baseball gures toy. Not even a hint of wear or evidence of handling. The black key line is fully visible along all four segments. A great addition to any Aaron collection. Starting Bid: $200

80346 1970 Topps NLCS Game 3 Ryan Saves The Day! #197 SGC 98 Gem 10 - Pop One Condition Rarity! This is the only SGC 98 Gem 10 graded to date from a total population of 91 submissions. A stunning beauty with immaculate surfaces, razor sharp corners and perfect centering. This is one of the top .002% (18 of 8,684) 1970 Topps Baseball cards to be honored with the 98 Gem 10 label. Starting Bid: $300

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80347 1971 O-Pee-Chee Ernie Banks #525 PSA Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! An ever-popular athlete and show circuit signer, this card honors the man who epitomizes the spirit of the Chicago Cubs, and who has almost single-handedly kept enthusiasm for the franchise alive for several generations of devoted fans. The Hall of Famer, former Negro Leaguer, two-time National League MVP (1957, 1958) and 500 Home Run Club member is seen here with his everpresent smile rmly in place. With just a glance at this superb card, the observer can almost feel Banks Lets Play Two! enthusiasm. Graded PSA MINT 9, this is the only card to do so. With the O-Pee-Chee brand cut it is a rare occurrence to have all the bells and whistles of the highest quality grade level combine to give the hobby the nest 71 known. Starting Bid: $375

80348 1975 Topps Mini George Brett #228 BVG Gem Mint 9.5. A truly spectacular card at the pinnacle of the BVG population report. Of the over 230 examples that have been graded this is one of only three to have achieved the Gem Mint distinction. Flawless is every respect, sharp corners, perfect centering and blazing colors attribute to this amazing specimen. This is a dicult card to nd in grades NM-MT or better due to the full bleed edges. Gem Mint is all but impossible. Subgrades: Centering 9; Corners 9.5, Edges 9.5, Surface 9.5. Starting Bid: $750

80349 1977 Topps Cloth Stickers Nolan Ryan #40 PSA Gem Mint 10. The passionate but condition-conscious hobbyist enthralled with Topps products from 1977 has the formidable challenge of acquiring the cloth sticker set of 55 subjects, of which Nolan Ryan is the key entry. The dual-layer collectibles are easily separated and the top layer of delicate strands quickly fray upon handling. The result is high grade examples are quite dicult to acquire for the modern hobbyist. The oered sticker #40 of Nolan Ryan has beaten the odds catching a PSA Gem MT 10 grade placing it among the top 2% of those submitted. Starting Bid: $150

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80350 Signed 1934 Goudey Hank Greenberg #62 PSA/DNA NM-MT 8. The Only Signed Example on the Pop Report! Before there was Jackie Robinson, it was Hank Greenberg who endured the threats and taunts of bigotry at the ballpark. Greenberg answered the anti-Semites in the same way that Robinson didwith quiet strength, dignity and Hall of Fame ability. Here he signed a near-mint copy of his 1934 Goudey card #62. The signature is rendered in his preferred black felt tip ink, a medium which has survived to earn an impressive PSA/DNA NM-MT 8 grade. An all but unimprovable example. Starting Bid: $500

80351 Signed 1949-1958 Duke Snider Baseball Card Collection (9). Oered is the rst of two special autographed groupings dedicated to one of the best outelders the Dodgers or baseball has ever seen-Duke Snider. The presented group of nine cards each boasts a strong 7 to 9 level autograph in thick, blue marker. The cards included are: 1949 Bowman #228 Rookie (card-GD), 1951 Topps Red Back #38, 1952 Berk Ross, 1953 Bowman Color #117 (card-GD/VG), 1954 NY Journal-American, 1954 Red Heart, 1955 Topps #210, 1958 Hires Root Beer Panel and 1947-66 Exhibits. Overall, the cards are in very-good to excellent condition unless noted. Starting Bid: $150
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80352 Signed 1952-55 Red Man & Stahl Mayer Duke Snider Card Collection (7). Oered is the second of two special autographed groupings dedicated to one of the best outelders the Dodgers or baseball has ever seen-Duke Snider. The presented group of seven cards each boasts a strong 6 to 8 level autograph in thick, blue marker. Stahl-Meyer cards are among the most scarce 1950s regionals. The cards included are: 1952 Red Man #21N (VG/EX card), 1953 Red Man #14N (EX/MT card), 1954 Red Man #16N (FR card), 1955 Red Man #19N (EX/MT card), 1953 Stahl-Meyer (FR card), 1954 Stahl-Meyer (PR card) and 1955 Stahl-Meyer (GD card). Starting Bid: $150

80353 Signed 1950s-1980s Topps Baseball cards (29) With HoFers, Scarce Names and Managers. This enticing collection of autographed Topps (T) baseball cards oers a selection of HoFers, scarce names plus list of selection of some of the best managers of the last 50 years. All but one autograph is in blue with an almost equal quantity in thin marker/sharpie and ink pen media. All signatures are high quality displaying 7 to 10 presentation quality. The cards themselves are all generally in EX condition. Includes: PSA/DNA Gem MT 10: 1 card, Wilson/73T; PSA/DNA MINT 9: 4 cards, Anderson/72T, Boyer/59T, Fox/60T and Roberts/64T; PSA/DNA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, Alston/65T, Ashburn/61T and Howser/83T; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, Farrell/68T, Hunter/68T and Maglie/59T; PSA/DNA EX-MT 6: 1 card, J. Callison/70T; PSA/DNA Authentic: 17 cards, Anderson/72T, Battery/60T, Belinsky/67T, Bilko/62T, Callison/69T, Farrell/69T, Gilliam./56T, Haddix/61T, Houk/61T, Kuenn/57T, Lopez/60T, Lopez/68T, Martin/59T, Martin/69T, Minoso/57T, Schoendienst/68T and Tebbetts/66T. Starting Bid: $200

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80354 Signed 1952 Topps Baseball Near Set (228/407) - With PSA/DNA Mint 9 and Gem MT 10s! The Topps company had made a few cautious steps into the baseball trading card arena prior to the release of its 1952 masterpiece, the set is widely considered to be Topps most important and signicant contribution to the hobby. Charming, colorful artwork and a staggering cast of iconic characters further propel the issue to the top of collectors wish lists, but only the most enterprising of hobbyists would dare to undertake the compilation of such a remarkable assemblage as we oer here. Oered is one of the larger assortments of signed 1952 Topps Baseball cards to surface at public auction. This lot features 228 of the 407-man roster in glorious autographed format. The cards themselves range in condition from PR to EX with most grading around VG. All are signed on the front with a few having added salutations. Signatures range from 5/10 to 9/10, with the vast majority at the upper reaches of that scale. Where Mantle is missing from this assembly there are huge 1950s stars like Mays, Rizzuto, Pafko, Spahn, Feller, Snider, Lopat, Reese, Thomson, Adcock, Minoso, Wynn, Durocher plus many others. Twenty-six cards have been encapsulated by PSA/DNA including a dozen MIMT 9 plus three Gem MT beauties. A unique opportunity for the collector looking for a particularly rewarding collecting challenge. This was a labor of love that took years to achieve. Also included are a few notes regarding when our consignor wrote to players (dated 1985-91) plus two reply notes, one oering thanks and one note informing of an untimely passing. Please see our web site for a detailed list of the cards included in this presentation. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80356 Signed 1955 Bowman Mickey Mantle #202 PSA/DNA Authentic. This strong excellent condition 1955 Bowman card of Mickey Mantle has been signed by the great Yankees Hall of Famer. The card exhibits light surface staining along the top with no creasing. The bold signature presents a stunning 9/10 blue sharpie. Encapsulated PSA/DNA Authentic. Starting Bid: $150

80355 Signed 1953 Topps Satchell Paige #220 JSA/SGC Authentic. The greatest pitcher ever to emerge from the Negro Leagues became a 42-yearold rookie in 1953 when this classic card rst appeared. This is the only Topps card to feature the legendary pitcher and ambassador of the sport. More amazing is the fact that this card is awlessly signed along the right border in the boldest of black ink marker Satchel Paige. The card is a solid middle grade VG/EX example, the signature is close to awless. An incredible addition to any Negro League, Paige specic or 53 Topps card collection. Encapsulated JSA/SGC Authentic. Starting Bid: $150

80357 Signed 1956 Topps Jackie Robinson #30 PSA/DNA Mint 9. Highest Graded Example! Fantastic 1956 Topps baseball card (his last) with a perfect autograph of baseball icon Jackie Robinson. PSA/DNA has conrmed the quality of the blue ballpoint pen signature and has graded it a MINT 9 on a nice VG/EX condition card. With no current record of a Mint 9 56 Topps Robinson card. Encapsulated PSA/DNA Mint 9. Starting Bid: $500

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80358 Signed 1959 Topps Mickey Mantle #10 PSA/DNA Gem MT 10. Highest Graded Example! One of the Micks more desirable Topps entries, card #10 from the 1959 Topps edition, has been precisely graced with the legendary Hall of Famers coveted signature. Applied to the cards front in quality black thin Sharpie marker, easily presenting a 10/10. An attractive addition for any Mantle collector looking for a quality piece as the card does grade a solid excellent with a scribed name earning a PSA/DNA Gem MT 10 assessment. Also see an equally impressive signed 1961 Topps Mantle card oered elsewhere in this auction. Starting Bid: $500

80359 Signed 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats Card Collection (28). Fantastic group of twenty-eight signed cards from the Fleer Baseball Greats set issued in 1960. Many stars and Hall of Famers are included here, including #s 4 Hubbell (2), 12 Wheat, 13 Sisler, 16 Boudreau (2), 18 Manush, 22 Medwick, 26 Feller (2), 27 Appling, 29 Hartnett, 34 Rice, 39 Miller, 52 Terry, 54 Gomez (2), 56 Schalk, 59 Grimes (3), 60 Grove, 69 Hoyt, 71 Averill, 73 Giles, 78 L. Waner (2) and 79 Kiner. The cards are overall in excellent condition with vintage signatures presenting from the 7 to 9 range. Most are in blue or black ball point pen with others scribed in thin marker. Precertied from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

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80360 Signed 1960-1969 Multi-Brand Baseball Superstars & Hall of Famers Card Collection (23). Oered is a collection of twenty-three 1960s Topps (T) & Fleer (F) baseball cards that have been signed by the Hall of Famer(s) featured on the card. Signatures present at the 7 to 9 range with the majority in blue or black ballpoint pen. Includes: Mickey Cochrane (60F To Bill White, Best Wishes), Bucky Harris (52B), Gil Hodges (63T), Catsh Hunter (70T), Kaline/Kuenn (Both signed 58T #304), Harmon Killebrew (2: 62T #316, 68T), Sandy Koufax (2: 61T #207, 65T #300), Mickey Mantle (69T To Bill), Eddie Mathews (57T), Stan Musial (3: all 59T #470), F. Robinson/B. Robinson/Bauer (67T #1), Duke Snider (4: 58T, 59T #468, 62T, 64T), Casey Stengel (2: 52B, 63T), Billy Williams (64T) and Ted Williams (59F, PSA/DNA NM 7). Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750

80361 Signed 1961 Fleer Baseball Greats Card Collection (36). Fantastic group of thirty-six signed cards from the Fleer Baseball Greats set issued in 1961. Many stars and Hall of Famers are included here, including #s 1 CL/Wheat, 5 Averill (2), 7 Bancroft, 12 Carey, 17 Combs, 24 Faber, 25 Feller, 29 Frick, 32 Gehringer, 34 Gomez, 35 Goslin, 37 Grimes (2), 38 Grove, 39 Hafey, 40 Haines, 44 Hoyt, 45 Hubbell, 50 Kiner, 72 Roush (2), 74 Rung, 76 Sewell (2), 78 Sisler, 87 L. Waner, 94 Boudreau (2), 100 Coveleski, 114 Herman, 122 Lyons (2), 142 Terry (2) and 147 Vander Meer. The cards are overall in excellent condition, roughly half have some reverse surface loss from previous album mounting. The vintage signatures presenting from the 7 to 9 range. Most are in blue or black ball point pen with others scribed in thin marker. Pre-certied from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

80362 Signed 1961 Golden Press Baseball Hall of Fame Card Collection (10). Oered is a selection of ten 1961 Golden Press Baseball cards with two exciting things in common. Each card features a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and each card is autographed by that very same baseball legend. Cards are generally NM with half showing tape and/or paper adhered to the reverse. All but one (noted below) signature is in blue ballpoint pen and rates at the 7 to 9 levels of quality. Includes: #s 4 Hank Greenberg (thin light blue marker), 5 Bill Terry (2), 6 Carl Hubbell,10 Charlie Gehringer, 14 Joe Cronin, 15 Pie Traynor, 17 Lefty Grove, 19 Frank Frisch and 27 Bill Dickey. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $150
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80363 Signed 1961 Golden Press Jimmy Foxx #22 PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10. The era of Jimmie Foxx, home run slugger extraordinaire and manager of the University of Miami baseball team was behind him when he scribed his perfect signature onto this 1961 Golden Press baseball card. Foxx became increasingly reclusive in his later years, making signed pieces from this era particularly scarce and highly coveted additions to any collection. Heritage has had the pleasure of offering 61 Fleer cards signed by The Beast but this is the rst signed Golden Press card we are presenting to our bidders. The card is VG due to one corner crease, the signature is in black felt tip marker. Encapsulated Gem MT 10 by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

80364 Signed 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle #300 - PSA/DNA Gem MT 10. Pop One of One, Highest Graded! This is quite possibly the nest example of a signed Mantle Topps baseball card from the historic 1961 season. The card has great coloring and wonderful centering presenting at the excellent-mint level which is nice enough but the crowning addition is a 10/10 signature in blue Sharpie marker from the Commerce Comet. The awless autograph vaults this oering into the collecting stratosphere. Graded PSA/DNA Gem MT 10, one of a small percentage of Mantle Topps cards bearing the Yankee greats signature and the exalted Gem MT assessment. A fantastic addition to any autograph collection giving uncompromising bragging rights for the Mantle specialist. Look for equally impressive 59 Topps and 55 Bowman card signed by Mantle elsewhere in this auction. Starting Bid: $500

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80366 Signed 1967 Topps #150 and Pin Up #6 Mickey Mantle PSA/ DNA Authentic. Oered is a pair of 1967 Topps collectibles featuring high quality autographs of HoFer Mickey Mantle. Includes: 1) - 1967 Topps card #150 encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentic. The card is in excellent shape, the blue sharpie marker signature rates an 8/10; 2) - A rarely seen 1967 Topps Pin Up #6 autographed by Mantle in black, thin felt-tip marker. The fragile paper Pin Up presents EX/MT but has a moisture stain in lower right corner area and standard circulation folds, the signature present at the 9 level. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

80365 Signed 1966 Topps Roger Maris #365 PSA/DNA Mint 9. 1966 was to mark the twilight of the storied romance between Roger Maris and major league baseball. We present this EX-MT 1966 Topps Maris card #365 which has been signed in awless blue ball point pen, now graded PSA/DNA Mint 9. The then-home run record holder is depicted in his Yankees pin stripes which proved to be a double edge sword. A classic card with one of the most desired signatures of all 1960s players. Encapsulated MINT 9 by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $150 80367 Signed 1967 Topps Bob Clemente #400 BVG Authentic. The Hall of Fame outelder for the Pittsburgh Pirates was at the peak of his world class talents when he autographed this bubble gum card for a young fan. The signature contrasts nicely against the sky blue background of Clementes portrait. The card is in good condition, the blue ball-point pen autograph presents at the 7 level being aected by the cards horizontal creasing. Encapsulated by BVG with JSA Authentic (cert #B94872) assessment of signature. Starting Bid: $375

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80369 Signed 1975 Topps Roger Maris MVP Cards Collection (5). The year of issue and the gaudy coloring remains consistent here, but we have ve variations on the theme. They are, as follows: 1) Card #198, graded EX 5, signed by Maris only; 2) Card #198, slabbed authentic, signed by Maris (6/10) and Groat; 3) Card #199, graded NM 7, signed by Maris only; 4) Card #199, slabbed authentic, signed by Maris only; 5) Mini card #198, slabbed authentic, signed by Maris (7/10) and Groat (8/10). Unless otherwise noted, autographs rate 9/10 or better. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

80368 Signed 1972 Topps Roberto Clemente #309 PSA/DNA Authentic. Baseball trading cards autographed by this martyred Hall of Famer are always highly prized by knowledgeable collectors, but this particular example takes the proverbial cake, its 1972 date of issue assuring that the autograph was attained during the nal months of Clementes life. The blue ballpoint signature climbs a steep diagonal across the retired number 21 jersey, providing impressive 9/10 boldness. The card displays the handling wear one would expect of cardboard toted to the ballpark by a young fan, but our catalog imagery should properly indicate that there is little visual distraction. The card has been encapsulated by PSA/DNA for protection and unquestioned authenticity. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $750

80370 Signed 1984 Donruss Baseball Near Set (627/653). The baseball card market saw more growth in the 1980s then any other previous time. One major release became three with Fleer and Donruss producing sets to rival the Topps juggernaut. Of those sets, one stands out above the rest-the 1984 Donruss series. This is not just any 84 set. This set oers an amazing 627 of 653 (96%) cards signed on the front by the featured player. The cards average NM condition. With only few exceptions, the signatures are signed in blue Sharpie and present within the 8 to 10 range, most are Mint. The list of stars and HoFers is extensive: Bench, Boggs, Carew, Carlton, Dawson, Eckersley, Fingers, Garvey, Gwynn, Henderson, Jackson, Mattingly, Molitor, Morgan, Murphy, Murray, Niekro, Palmer, Perry, Rice, Rose, Ryan, Sandberg, Seaver, Schmidt, Snider, Yastrzemski and Yount. There are numerous players who are very hard to get autographs from and players who have passed away in the last 27 years. The Living Legends dual cards are signed by both; the seven unsigned checklists and 21-card Snider puzzle are included. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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80371 1985-95 Perez-Steele Greatest Moments Complete Set (108) With 69 Signed Cards! Set #4,751 of 5,000. The skilled and soulful artwork of Dick Perez has been a favored medium for autograph collectors over the past two decades. Here we present a complete set of Greatest Moments oering all nine series (108 cards total) including an incredible 69 cards signed by the HoF player(s). A few cards display a dierent serial number. This set contains autographs of every possible signer who was alive at the time of issue (including Campanella) missing only Richie Ashburn who passed away just a few months after distribution. Card #87 is signed by Mays, Mantle and Snider.The cards themselves are mainly NM to Mint and all nine original boxes are included as well. Each autograph presents at the 7 to 9 or better range, primarily in blue sharpie. Featured are: #s 2 Kaline, 5 Ford, 7 Campanella, 9 Aaron, 11 Musial, 13 Williams, 14 Spahn, 16 Koufax, 19 Mantle, 21 Banks, 26 Reese, 28 Mathews, 29 Slaughter, 33 Snider, 37 Dickey, 38 Stargell, 39 B. Robinson, 41 Herman, 43 Aparicio, 48 Killebrew, 51 Bell, 53 Berra, 55 Schoendienst, 56 Marichal, 62 Hunter, 63 Boudreau, 64 Lopez, 65 Mays, 66 Brock, 67 Lemon, 72 Yastrzemski, 87 Mays/Mantle/Snider, 91 Reese & Robinson/Just Reese, 94 Robinson and 97 Bunning. A fantastic addition to any HoF autograph collection. Starting Bid: $600

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80372 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Worlds Champions PSA-Graded Trio (3). Oered is a very clean trio of 1887 Allen & Ginter World Champions tobacco cards. The trio includes: Joe Acton/Wrestler (PSA EX-MT+ 6.5), George Slosson/Billiards Player (PSA EX-MT+ 6.5) and Matsada Sorakichi/Wrestler (PSA EX-MT 6). Starting Bid: $150

80373 1888 N162 Goodwin Champions SGC-Graded Partial Set (16). This colorful array of N162s is a fresh to the hobby presentation. This edition is unquestionably one of the nest looking promotions from an era that is hardly lacking for impressive examples of the lithographers craft. The cards at the excellent level are among the ner SGC has graded to date. Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards, Bogardus, McLaughlin, Muldoon/Pugilist, Steinitz, Taylor/Tennis and Vignaux/Billiards; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 4 cards, DOro/Billiards, Rowell, Schaefer/Billiards and C. Wood; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Prince; SGC 30 GD 2: 4 cards, Albert, Ross, Smith/Pugilist and Voss, SGC 20 Fair 1.5: 1 card, Fitzgerald. Starting Bid: $500

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80374 1906 WG3 Fan Craze National League Playing Cards Complete Set (54) - #2 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 92.2. Rank: #2 on the SGC Set Registry! Certainly no one realized what a signicant addition to the hobby the Fan Craze Company out of Cincinnati, OH would become when they hit the market in 1906. The set features some of the nest portraits found on any card production, the work of noted photographer Charles Conlon. The player roster includes stars from the turn-ofthe-century in the swan song of their careers plus many just beginning to establish themselves, over a dozen nding their names added to the scroll of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Complete at 54 player cards (plus a header card) there are no fewer than 13 HoFers including Honus Wagner, Roger Bresnahan, Joe Kelley, Vic Willis, Mordecai Brown, John McGraw and a young Miller Huggins. In addition to an extremely high grade set we oer an original game that includes original box, gameboard with nails in their original envelope, and directions for play, all in generally excellent condition. The recipient of this game didnt seem to be too fond of baseball on a table top. Thankfully 98% grades NM-MT to MINT, with 20 cards (36%) grading 96 Mint 9. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 20 cards, w/Beckley, Bresnahan, Chance, Clarke, Dahlen, Donlin, Du y, Hanlon, Howard, Kling, Lundgren, Maloney, McGann, McGinnity, Pittinger, Pulliam, Seymour, Sheckard, Thomas and Wicker; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 18 cards, w/Beaumont, Bergen, Brown, Corcoran, Dooin, Doolin, Huggins, Kelley, McGraw, McIntire, ONeill, Phillippe, Ritchey, Reulbach, Taylor, Weimer, Willis and Young; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 16 cards, w/Ames, Brown, Casey, Dunleavy, Ewing, Fraser, Leach, Lumley, Overall, Pfeer, Taylor, Tenny, Theilman, Wagner, Wiltse and Header; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, Nichols. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80375 1907-09 PC765-1 Dietsche Detroit Tigers Postcards Near Set (15/16) - #3 on the SGC Set Registry. Housed away for over a century, this presentation is a newly discovered collection of PC765-1 Detroit Tigers 1907-09 World Series post cards. Every card of this 15-piece near set has a 1907 copyright date and displays deep black ink. Most have corner quality associated with EX to EX/MT cards. Technical grades are a reection of the corner mount impressions left after 100 years of storage. A complete set of subjects, missing is the Cobb/Fielding variation. Includes: Graded - SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Hugh Jennings; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, Charles OLeary; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 6 cards, Ty Cobb/batting, Bill Donovan, Ed Killian, Claud Rossman, Herman Schaefer and Ed Siever; SGC 40 VG 3: 7 cards, Bill Coughlin, Sam Crawford, Jerome Downs, David Jones, George Mullin, Fred Payne and Charles Schmidt. Starting Bid: $375

80376 1909-13 M101-2 Sporting News Supplements Near Set (64/100). Oered is an attractive 64-piece near set of the ever so fragile M101-2 Sporting News Supplements from 1909-1913. These paper supplements were inserted into the The Sporting News to entice their readership and have now become highly sought after collectibles. These black and white photos depict the player on the front, Supplement to The Sporting News with the team and date of issue, either across the top for the earlier issues and in the upper left hand corner for the later issues. The name will appear in a box along the bottom of the supplement. Highlights include: Baker (VG), Bender (VG/EX), Bresnahan (PR, hole in top underneath Sporting), Brown (GD, small tear in upper right border), Chance (VG/EX), Chase (VG), Clarke (PR, clipped corners at top), Cobb (VG), Cobb/Wagner (EX), Collins (EX), Comiskey (VG), Crawford (GD, small tear on right middle border), Doyle (PR), Evers (GD), Jennings (VG), Johnson/ Street (VG/EX), Joss (EX), Lajoie (GD, small tear is middle left border), Mack (VG), Magee (VG/EX), Mathewson (VG/EX), McGraw (VG), Plank (FR, tear in the middle bottom border), Rucker (VG/EX), Jackson (PR, clipped at corner and small tear), Speaker (VG), Tinker (GD, small tear), Wagner (VG), Wallace (GD, small tear), Walsh (VG/ EX), Young/Criger (PR). Grades 17% EX to EX/MT, 59% VG to VG/EX, 24% PR to GD (close to all present much nicer, but have small edge tear, pin hole, etc.). Overall a very pleasing presentation. Starting Bid: $750

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80377 1909-11 T206 White Border Near Set (518) With Rare Brands, Series 350 Lundgren/Chi. and Old Mill Printing Error. This set comes to us from a hobby veteran who sold his vast card collection many years ago to focus on memorabilia. He decided to keep one set. His T206 set. Upon reading that, I am sure fans of this series now have that, Yes, I know how he feels smile on their face. T206s have taken on the role of not just another card promotion but have become the focal point of a collection regardless of how large. They have become the corner stone that many new vintage card collectors build upon. This presentation isnt mint and the big four need to be added later (Magie and Plank reside in the holdings of others) but like every assembly it holds a charm and character all its own. The technical grades are a reection of condition factors aecting the backs like ink, a stamp and surface loss. This has left us with many cards that oer a visual appeal well above the strict technical assessment. In addition to the dozens of Hall of Famers, scarce Demmitt and OHara variations, some highlights include a pair of Hindu backs (one a SL); fteen Southern Leaguers with Old Mill backs; a rare Thorton/SL with a intriguing reverse printing error and a very rare Carl Lundgren/Chicago with a Piedmont 350 series back! A total of 38 cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards, Hickman-Old Mill and Wheat; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards, Kleinow/Boston- Old Mill and Mathewson/Dark Cap; SGC 40 VG 3: 12 cards, Baker, Demmitt/STL-Polar Bear, Doyle/Hands Over Head, Grith/Portrait, Jennings/Portrait, Lajoie/Portrait, Marquard/ Portrait, McGraw/Portrait, No Cap, Tinker/Bat O, Tinker/Portrait, Wills/Throwing-Sovereign and Young/Portrait; SGC 30 Good 2: 8 cards, Clarke/Portrait, Cobb/Red Portrait, Johnson/Pitching, Lajoie/Throwing-Sovereign, Lajoie/Batting, Mathewson/Portrait, Mathewson/White Cap and Speaker; SGC 20 Fair 1.5: 6 cards, Bresnahan/ Batting, Cobb/Green Portrait, Cobb/Bat O, Elberfeld/Portrait,Wash., Ford-Red Hindu, Lundgren/Chicago (350 Series!); SGC 10 Poor 1: 2 cards, Cobb/Bat On and Johnson/ Portrait; SGC Authentic: 6 cards, Joss/Portrait, OHara/STL-Polar Bear, Thorton-Brown Hindu, Willetts-Old Mill, Young/Glove Shows-Polar Bear and Young/Hand Shows. Total 518 cards. Please see our web site for more details regarding this presentation. Starting Bid: $3,750

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80378 1909-11 T-206 White Border Tobacco Baseball Collection (321) With Over 75 Polar Bear Backs and 26 Factory 42 Overprints! Proof that not every T206 collection Is the same, this is an attractive selection oering dozens of HoFers, over 75 Polar Bear brand backs and surprisingly over 50 Factory 42 or 649 overprints. This is a great group to keep, trade, and/ or sell duplicates. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, Davis/Davis; SGC 50 VG/ EX 4: 8 cards, Ames/Hands Above Head, Baker, Conroy/Bat, Donlin/Bat, Joss/Portrait, Marquard/ Follow-Through, Pelty and Rucker/Throwing; SGC 40 VG 3: 23 cards, Baker, Bender/Pitching-No Trees, Brown/Chicago, Brown/Portrait, Chance/Yellow Portrait (4), Chase/Portrait, Blue (2), Cobb/ Portrait-Red, J. Collins, Davis/Davis, Dougherty/Arm In Air, Evers/Bat-Chicago, Grith/Batting, Jennings/Both Hands, Johnson/Hands At Chest, Joss/Pitching, Marquard/Follow-Through, OLeary/Portrait, Willis/Bat and Young/Glove Shows; SGC 30 GOOD 2: 8 cards, Baker, Chance/ Portrait, Yellow, Chase/Portrait, Blue, Chase/Portrait, Pink, Chase/Trophy, Cobb/Portrait-Red Polar Bear, Gandil and Johnson/Portrait Factory 649 Overprint ; SGC 20 FAIR 1.5: 2 cards, Johnson/Portrait Factory 649 Overprint and Mathewson/Portrait. Ungraded - All grade PR to FR with some GD. Including Baker, Bender (3), Brown/Chicago, Chance/Yellow Portrait (2), Chance/Batting, Chase/Trophy (2), Chase/Blue Portrait, Chase/Throwing/Dark Cap, Chesbro, Clarke/Portrait (hole), Crawford/Bat, Du y (2), Evers/Chicago, Grith/Portrait, Huggins/Portrait, Keeler/With Bat, Kelley, Lajoie/Batting, Lajoie/Throwing, Marquard/Arms At Side, Mathewson/ White Cap (trimmed), McGraw/Glove At Hip, McGraw/Portrait (incomplete), Taylor, Tinker/Bat O Shoulder, Waddell, H. Wagner/Right (VG), Wallace, Wheat and Willis/Throwing (2). Grades 39% VG to VG/EX, 61% PR to GD (a few trimmed). SMR value exceeds $6,000.00. See our web site for more detailed account of this collection. Starting Bid: $1,250

80379 1909-11 T206 White Border Starter Set (115) - With HoFers, SLs and Scarcer Brands. Oered is a 115-card collection of collector grade T206s offering a pair of Ty Cobb cards plus a variety of Hall Of Famers, scarcer brands and a lucky 13 coveted Southern Leaguers. Most cards display a Piedmont or Sweet Caporal brand reverse, other brands found are: El Principe De Gales (1 card), Sovereign (7 cards), Polar Bear (8 cards), Tolstoi (3 cards) and Old Mill (6 cards, all Southern Leaguers). Highlights include: Graded - SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Cobb/Portrait-Green; SGC 30 GOOD 2: 7 cards, Brown/Chicago On Shirt, Chance/Portrait-Yellow, Cobb/Bat On Shoulder, Johnson/Hands At Chest, Joss/Portrait, Mathewson/Portrait and McGraw/Portrait-No Cap; SGC 20 FAIR 1.5: 1 card, Speaker; SGC 10 POOR 1: 2 cards, Baker and Young/Portrait; SGC A: 1 card, Evers/With Bat, Chicago On Shirt. Ungraded - include Bresnahan/Batting (trimmed), Chase/Throwing-Dark Cap (GD, Polar Bear), Clarke (trimmed), Doyle/NY-hands Above Head (FR), Keeler (PR), Lundgren/KC (VG), Lundgren/Cubs (FR), H. Wagner/Bat Left (GD/VG) and Wallace (PR). Grades 21% VG to VG/EX, 70% PR to GD, 9% trimmed. SMR value approaches $3,500. Starting Bid: $500

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80380 1909-12 T205, T206 and T207 Tobacco Baseball Collection (100). Presented is a nice group of 1910-era baseball cards from the three most comprehensive issues of the time. This lot includes almost 20 Hall of Famers and some scarce variations. A total of 16 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: 1909-11 T-206 White Borders (41) - w/Chance/Batting (GD/VG), Chase/Trophy (VG/EX), Cobb/Red Portrait (PSA Good + 2.5), Du y (FR), Marquard/Pitching (GD), Mathewson/Dark Cap (PSA FR 1.5), McGraw/Portrait With Cap (GD), McGraw/Glove At Hip (PSA VG-EX+ 4.5), Tinker/Bat On Shoulder (2: both VG), Young/Portrait (PR). Grades 49% VG to VG/ EX, 51% PR to GD; 1911 T205 Gold Borders (47) - Graded - PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, J.D. Miller; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, Wilson; PSA EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, Camnitz and Schulte; PSA EX 5: Barger/Full B, Chance, Hemphill and Kling; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 2 cards, Vaughn and Wallace/No Cap, 2 Lines 1910 Stats; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, Huggins. Ungraded - including Crandall/T not crossed (GD/VG), Hoblitzell/Cin after 1908 stats (GD), Mathewson Polar Bear (PR), McGraw (VG), Speaker (small), Tinker (VG/EX), Wagner (FR) and Wilhelm/sue ed (PR). Grades 17% EX to EX/MT, 64% VG to VG/EX, 19% PR to GD; 1912 T207 Brown Background (12) - w/Johnson (PSA Good 2) and Schaefer (PSA EX+ 5.5). Grades 10% EX, 40% VG to VG/EX, 50% PR to GD. SMR value for the three lots is $3,400.00. Starting Bid: $750

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80381 One of a Kind Early 20th Century Original Hand Drawn Baseball Card Set (539 Total Pieces). In all the years this writer has been involved with the hobby and the game itself, this has to be one of the most amazing presentations I have ever seen. Baseball has served as the inspiration for hundreds of essays, poems, toys, games, songs, plays, movies and of course art, ongoing for 150 years. The game is such a part of our collective subconscious that generations are thrilled by the sound of the crack of the bat one moment and yet in our cheers pay respect to the sacrice and pain of the men who in the middle of war never abandoned and from which the current game has evolved. It is that ingrained passion that inspired Otto Starnitzke to create one of the most amazing labors of love we have ever seen. Starnitzke was a native to Chicago and a life-long Cubs fan and published musician. Seemingly not content with the current card games designed to play baseball on a table top, Otto took ink to thin card stock and illustrated these 539 completely one-of-akind cards designed (we assume) to play out the game he so obviously loved. There are 140 dierent player cards including all of the greats, both famous and infamous, of the era like Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Tris Speaker, Napoleon Lajoie, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender, Roger Bresnahan, Hal Chase, M. Brown, Honus Wagner and yes, Tinker, Evers and Chance. There are 399 additional cards devoted to baseball terms, stats and plays paired with some serious, some comical illustrated interpretations. Dates on the pieces tell us they were created circa 1910-1913, all of them approx. 2-3/16 x 3-1/8 in size. The cards were originally found in his granddaughters attic protected by the 11 x 5 x 2-1/4 Hayleys Chocolates wood box which is also included. An added bonus is an approx. 4 x 5 sepia photo of our baseball fan/musician/artist (seated left playing the mandolin) next to an unnamed musician friend. This is a presentation that transcends the realm of mere sports. They are proof of the inner drive we all possess and are eternally grateful to the chosen few who are emboldened enough to leave historical record of what mattered to them most. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80382 1910 D322 Tip-Top Bread Pittsburgh Pirates PSA-Graded Partial Set (16/25). The desirability of this series which is dedicated to the World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates transcends the Pennsylvania origins. Although the cards were available with loaves of bread or as a set in exchange for coupons, they are quite scarce today and pursued regardless of condition. Includes: Graded - PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, Owen Wilson; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, Babe Adams and Howie Camnitz; PSA VG+ 3.5: 1 card, Kirby White; PSA VG 3: 3 cards, Bobby Byrne, George Gibson and Dots Miller; PSA Good 2: 7 cards, Ed Abbaticchio, John Flynn, Nick Maddox, Paddy OConnor, Mike Simon, Sam Leever and Lefty Leield; PSA FR 1.5: 1 card, Ham Hyatt; PSA PR 1: 1 card, Lefty Webb. The SMR value is over $2,700.00. Starting Bid: $500

80383 1910 T211 Red Sun Baseball SGC-Graded Trio (3) With Two SGC 60 EX! Oered is a very scarce selection of three T211 Red Sun tobacco insert cards from 1910. This series is famous for its distinctive green borders, eye catching Red Sun Cigarettes advertising reverse and of course their extreme overall scarcity. Includes: Berger (SGC 60 EX 5, Total population of 3, pop one with none higher!), Cross (SGC 60 EX 5, Total population of 4, pop one with none higher!) and Manush (SGC 20 FR 1.5, Total population of 3, pop one with one higher!). Starting Bid: $500

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80384 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders Partial Set (28/50) - #14 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 5.73. Rank: #14 on the PSA Set Registry. Oered is a strong high end partial set of T201 Mecca Double Folders from 1911. This Mecca cigarettes promotion featured one player when the card is open, and another when folded, thus the Double Folders name. With two players sharing the same pair of illustrated legs it does make for some creative poses. This high quality presentation is lled with stars and HoFers including key names Cobb, Johnson, Evers, Speaker plus others! Includes: Graded - PSA NM 7: 8 cards, Barrett/McGlynn, Donovan/Stroud, Doyle/ Meyers, LaPorte/Stephens, McCabe/Starr, McGinnity/McCarty, Seymour/Dygert and Turner/Stovall; PSA EX-MT 6: 14 cards, Bender/Oldring, Brown/Hofman, Downs/ Odwell, Evers/Chance, Ford/O. Johnson, Gaspar/Clarke, Grant/McLean, Hickman/Hinchman, Huggins/Bresnahan, Johnson/Street, Killian/Fitzpatrick, Lush/Hauser, Moore/ Lobert and Speaker/Gardner; PSA EX 5: 5 cards, Cicotte/Honey, Collins/Baker, Crawford/Cobb, Lake/Wallace and Walsh/Payne; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, Lord/Dougherty. The SMR value of this high end assembly is over $8,000.00. Starting Bid: $1,000

80385 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders PSA-Graded Trio (3). The 1911 Mecca Double Folder issue was an imaginative tobacco release that utilized the same card for two players, both members of the same team. This solid trio of T201 each has the distinction of oering at least one HoFer. The trio includes: Bender/Oldring (PSA EX 5), Hofman/Brown (PSA EX 5) and Huggins/Bresnahan (PSA EX-MT 6). each is a nice card for the grade. SMR value is over $700.00. Starting Bid: $150

80386 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders PSA-Graded Trio (3). Oered is a star studded trio of T201 Mecca Double Folders from 1911. These solid mid-grade examples are nicer than usually encountered. Players include multiple HoFers and an infamous member of the 1919 Black Sox. The lot includes Bresnahan/Huggins (PSA EX-MT 6), Cicotte/Thoney (PSA EX 5) and Hofman/Brown (PSA EX-MT 6). SMR value is $735.00. Starting Bid: $150
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80387 1911 T205 Gold Border Near Master Set (218/221) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! This set is currently #1 on the SGC Set Registry with a 51.1 GPA. With dozens of scarce subjects and rare variations the task of completing a T205 Gold Border master set is daunting to say the very least but so very rewarding. This beautifully designed set is one of the nest productions ever made and oers a visual display well above the technical grades. This 218-card labor of love was certainly assembled with a sharp eye. The visual appeal of the 30s and 40s is in many instances just as nice as the 60s, 70s and 80 level cards and far surpasses the technical assessment. We could go on but the photographic images speak louder than words. A truly impressive assembly and a tremendous addition to any vintage collection. Seven dierent brands are represented, the set is missing Hoblitzell/No Stats (Oered elsewhere in this auction), Mathewson/37-1 and Wilhelm/Suered for completion. A booming addition to any vintage collection and a great set to build upon. Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 8 cards, Bresnahan/Mouth Open, Clarke, Devore, Groom, Harmon/Both Ears Show, McAllister, Milan and Moran/No Stray Line; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 12 cards, Cicotte, Dahlen, Dygert, Hoblitzel/Name Incorrect, No Cin. After 1908, Kling, Knight, Lee, McBride, Pfeister, Reulbach, O. Wilson and Wiltse/Both Ears; SGC 60 EX 5: 58 cards, w/Adkins, Baker, Cady, Collins/Mouth Closed, Crandall/T Crossed, Ford/White Cap, Gardner, Graham/Rustlers, Gray/No Stats, McGraw, Rowan, Speaker and Wilhelm/Sue ed In Bio; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 88 cards, w/ Barger/Partial B, Brown, Carrigan, Chance, Chase/Both Ears, Frame Ends, Chase/Left Ear, Crandall/T Not Crossed, Dougherty/Red Sock, Du y, Graham/Cubs, Hanford, Hoblitzell/ Correct, No Cin. After 1908, Jennings, Joss, Karger, Marquard, Mathewson, Merritt, Nee, Raymond, Sweeney, Tinker, Wallace/With Cap, Wallace/No Cap, Two Lines Of 1910 Stats and Walsh; SGC 40 VG 3: 37 cards, w/Bender, Bresnahan/Mouth Closed, Cobb, Collins/Mouth Open, Dougherty/White Sock, Evers, Fisher, Frick, Huggins, Johnson, Kleinow, Latham/W.A. Latham, Vaughn, Wagner, Wallace/No Cap, One Line Of 1910 Stats, Wheat,Wolter and Young; SGC 30 GD 2: 8 cards, w/Suggs and Wiltse/Right Ear; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 3 cards, Chase/Both Ears, Frame Extends, Shean/Cubs and Stone; SGC Authentic: 4 cards, Collins, Gray/Stats On Back, Moran/Stray Line Of Type Below Stats and Scanlan. Please see our web site for a more detailed account of this presentation. Starting Bid: $10,000

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80388 1911 T205 Gold Border Baseball Collection (145) with Ty Cobb and Scarcities. Nice collector grade assembly with a fantastic selection of scarce names, HoFers, minor leaguers and some tougher brand backs. Tremendous trading or break up potential. A total of 43 cards have been graded by SGC. The presentation includes the following brands: Piedmont/Sweet Caporal (90), Hassan (27), Polar Bear (27), Honest Long Cut (1). Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards, Evers and Livingston; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 7 cards, Adkins, Barger/Full B, Barger/Partial B, Dahlen, Latham/W.A. Latham, OLeary and Pelty; SGC 40 VG 3: 19 cards, Adkins, Baker, Bresnahan/Mouth Closed (2), Brown, Chase/Left Ear Shows, Cobb, Dougherty/Red Sock, Du y, Johnson, Lieeld/A.P. On Front, Marquard, Nee (3), Pelty, Schlei, Sweeney and Tannehill; SGC 30 Good 2: 10 cards, Adkins, Bender, Cady, Evers, Grith, Kleinow, Leield, Tinker, Wallace and Walsh; SGC 20 Fair 1.5: 3 cards, Cicotte, Mathewson and Merritt; SGC 10 Poor 1: 2 cards, Hanford and Phelan. Ungraded - Clarke (GD/VG), Collins (FR), Hoblitzell/No Cin, Hoblitzel (GD), McGraw (PR) and Wheat (GD). Grades 62% VG to VG/EX with two better, 38% PR to GD. SMR value approaches $6,000. Starting Bid: $1,250

80389 1911 T205 Gold Border PSA EX-MT 6 Collection (9). Oered is a strong selection of nine dierent T205 Gold border tobacco cards, each graded EX-MT. All display a Piedmont or Sweet Caporal brand reverse unless noted dierently. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 9 cards, Al Bridwell, William Branseld, Thomas Downey, Arnold Houser Honest Long Cut, Jack Murray, Rehel Oakes Polar Bear, George Stone, Gabby Street and Ira Thomas. The SMR value is $2,475.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80390 1911 T205 Gold Border PSA-Graded Collection (22). Oered is a strong selection of twenty-two dierent T205 Gold border tobacco cards, each graded by PSA. All display a Piedmont or Sweet Caporal brand reverse unless noted dierently. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6 (MC): 1 card, Schulte (Polar Bear); PSA VG-EX 4: 19 cards, Devlin (American Beauty), Egan, Evers, Gray/No Stats, Lieeld/A Leield, Moriarity, Mullin (Sovereign), Murphy (Hassan), Murray, Oakes (Polar Bear), Oldring (Polar Bear), Olmstead (Sovereign), Phelps, Phillippe (Hassan), Reulbach (Cycle), Rucker (Sovereign), Suggs/Reds, Turner, White/Pirates; PSA VG 3: 1 card, Wilhelm/sue ed; PSA PR-FR 1: 1 card, Wallace/No Cap, 2 Lines of 1910 Stats (Polar Bear). SMR value is over $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $300

80392 1911 T205 Gold Border PSA EX 5 Collection (9) - With HoFers and Minor Leaguer. Oered is a strong selection of nine dierent T205 Gold border tobacco cards, each graded EX-MT. All display a Piedmont or Sweet Caporal brand reverse unless noted dierently. Includes: Graded - PSA EX 5: 9 cards, Fred Clarke, Otis Crandall/Crossed T (Sovereign), Patsy Dougherty/Red Sock, Jimmy Frick/Newark (Hassan), Miller Huggins (Cycle), John McGraw (Sovereign), Charlie OLeary, Zach Wheat (Hassan) and Owen Wilson (Hassan). With no premium for scarcer brands, the SMR value is just over $2,200.00. Starting Bid: $500

80391 1911 T205 Gold Border Graded EX-MT Collection (9). Oered is a strong selection of nine dierent T205 Gold border tobacco cards, each graded EXMT by a third party grading service. All display a Piedmont or Sweet Caporal brand reverse unless noted dierently. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 8 cards - J. Archer, Clyde Engle, William Foxen, Topsy Hartsel, Thomas Leach, George McBride (Sovereign), Frank Schulte and Ira Thomas (Honest Long Cut); SGC 80 EX/ NM 6: 1 card, John Quinn (Hassan). The SMR value is $2,475.00. Starting Bid: $500
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80393 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folders Partial Set (78/132) - #14 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 4.25. Rank: #14 on the PSA Set Registry. For pure visual appeal, nothing beats a box lled with T202 Hassan Triple Folders. Every card is a mini work of art oering a pair of full color portraits acting as bookends for a nely detailed black & white action scene. This presentation has a very nice selection of stars and HoFers including multiple W. Johnson, T. Cobb and C. Mathewson cards. Includes: Graded - PSA NM 7: 1 card, #17; PSA EX-MT 6: 11 cards #s 11, 14 Bresnahan/Oakes, 15 Bresnahan/Harmon, 28 (OC), 63, 66, 75, 78, 82 Fletcher/Mathewson, 104 Chase/ Wolter and 119; PSA EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, #s 29 97 and 109; PSA EX 5: 22 cards, #s 9 Johnson/Street (MK), 21, 25 (MK), 26, 32 (MC), 36 Wood/Speaker, 40 Collins/Murphy, 50, 64 Chance/Tinker, 65 Cobb/OLeary, 67, 72 Lennox/Tinker, 76 Cicotte/Stahl, 85 Mathewson/Meyers, 86, 88 Knight/Johnson, 89, 90 Kling/Young, 94, 111, 114 and 120; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 5 cards, #s 42, 77, 80, 121 and 123; PSA VG-EX 4: 18 cards, #s 4, 13, 18, 22, 41, 49, 52, 56, 57, 59 Engle/Speaker (MK), 60 Archer/Evers, 87, 95, 108, 113, 117, 118 and 131; PSA VG 3: 6 cards, #s 1, 37, 55, 62, 110 and 132; PSA Good+ 2.5: 2 cards, #s 2 and 38; PSA Good 2: 9 cards, #s 24, 30, 33, 34, 54, 68 Moriarty/Cobb, 96 (MK), 101 and 112; PSA Poor 1: 1 card, #74. The SMR value of this presentation is over $15,000.00. See our web site for a more detailed list of the contents of this collection. Starting Bid: $3,000

80394 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folders PSA-Graded Collection (5) With Ty Cobb. This nice collection of ve T202 Hassan Triple Folders was consigned from an old collection and are being oered for the rst time anywhere. The single card lots of Johnson and Cobb in PSA 7 originate from the same source. All are nice cards for the grade. Includes: Tannehill/Lord Held At Third (PSA EX-MT 6), Cicotte/Stahl Jake Stahl Guarding First (PSA EX 5), Barger/Bergen Scrambling Back To First (PSA EX-MT 6), Devlin/Mathewson Too Late For Devlin (PSA EX 5), Jennings/Cobb Ty Cobb Steals Third (PSA VG 3). SMR value exceeds $2,100.00. Starting Bid: $375

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80395 1914/1915 E145 Cracker Jack Complete Set (176) - Every Number Represented. Oered is a complete set of 176 Cracker Jack baseball cards with examples from the 1914 and 1915 editions. An example of every number from 1 through 176 is included. This presentation is comprised of 103/144 cards from 1914 with 73 cards from the 1915 series taking it to completion. In any condition, a complete set represents a collectors dream come true. Every player portrait or action pose is shown against a bold red background and little other adornment. The thin paper cards even feature players from the very short lived Federal League. A total of 18 cards have been graded by SGC, all cards listed below are from 1914 unless noted otherwise. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 1 card, #112 Sweeney; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 4 cards, #s 13 Wilson, 18 Evers/1915, 120 Doolan and 136 Maranville; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #127 Schmidt; SGC 60 EX 5: 4 cards, #s 17 Bresnahan/No Number, 77 Jennings, 94 Cicotte/1915, 118 Konetchy; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 3 cards, #s 30 Cobb/1915, 88 Mathewson/1915 and 167 Grith/1915; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, #103 Jackson/1915; SGC 20 Fair 1.5: 3 cards, #s 57 Johnson, 65 Speaker and 66 Lajoie; SGC Authentic: 1 card, #68 Wagner. Ungraded - Including #s 1 Knabe (FR), 2 Baker (FR), 3 Tinker (FR), 6 Plank (PR), 7 Collins (FR), 12 Mack (FR), 14 Crawford (FR), 19 Bender (FR), 22 Wood (FR), 23 Comiskey (FR), 32 Brown (FR), 35 Hooper/15 (GD), 36 Walsh (FR), 37 Alexander (PR), 39 Gandil (FR), 43 Marquard (FR), 52 Wheat (GD), 61 Schalk (FR), 69 McGraw (PR), 70 Clarke (FR), 71 Meyers/1915 (GD), 73 Carey/1915 (VG), 75 Huggins (FR), 91 Peckinpaugh (FR), 93 Pratt/1915 (FR), 99 Chase/1915 (GD), 133 Rickey (FR), 134 Marsans/1915 (GD), 144 Walsh (GD/VG), 161 Roush/1915 (GD) and 176 Vaughn/1915 (GD). Grades 5% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX, 70% FR to GD (mostly due to glue and/or paper residue on the reverse), 15% PR. All cards are from 1914 except for: #s 18, 30, 33, 35, 47, 48, 53, 54, 55, 60, 62, 71, 73, 74, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 103, 104, 107, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 126, 131, 134, 141, 142, 143, 145-176. Starting Bid: $3,000

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80396 1921 E121 American Caramel- Series of 80 SGC-Graded Collection (13). Oered is a fresh to the hobby collection of E121 American Caramel baseball cards from 1921. Each is from the rst series of 80 subjects, the rst line of each reverse ends with eighty of the. This is a very clean selection, each graded by SGC. Includes: Graded - SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, Jennings and Vitt; SGC 60 EX 5: 7 cards, Daubert, Foster, Judge, Lewis, ONeill, Rixey and Schalk; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 3 cards,, Faber/Dark Uniform, McInnis and Schang; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Donovan. Starting Bid: $300

80397 1922 Leader Theatre SGC-Graded Collection (11). Nestled next to the E121s and W575s oered elsewhere were these rare Leader Theatre baseball cards issued in 1922. The fronts parallel the W573 and W575-1 strip series while the backs clearly advertise for a Wash. DC movie house called Leader Theater. Single example are rarely made available with groups such as this a prized acquisition. The lot includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, Shanks; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards, Stanley Harris and Milan; SGC 40 VG 3: 8 cards, Courtney, Gharrity, Mogridge, Peckinpaugh, Phillips, Picinich, Sam Rice, and Zachary. Starting Bid: $300

80398 1922 W575-2 Baseball SGC-Graded Partial Set (25/40). This presentation has been dormant for the last 90 years and is being oered for the rst time at public auction. The 40-card W575-2 series is also called the Autograph on Shoulder for the facsimile signatures that grace the shoulder area of each player portrait. Rarely oered anywhere near completion, the set is prized for the high percentage of unique images not found anywhere else. Each card has been graded by SGC. Includes: Graded - SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, Johnnie Bassler and Wally Schang; SGC 60 EX 5: 8 cards, Joe Bush, Red Faber, Geo. Kelly, Art Nehf, Eppa Rixey, Riggs Stephenson, Bobbie Veach and Kenneth Williams; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 4 cards, Joe Dugan, Gene Robertson, Ed Rommel and Johnnie Walker; SGC 40 VG 3: 10 cards, Dave Bancroft, Jake Daubert, Walter H. Gerber, Harry Heilmann, Harry Hooper, Guy Morton, Derrill B. Pratt, Everett Scott, Henry Severeid and Clarence Walker; SGC 10 Poor 1: 1 card, Joe Sewell. Starting Bid: $500

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80399 1929-36 Zeenut Baseball PCL Collection (323) With DiMaggio. Oered is an extended collection of E137 Zeenut baseball cards from 1929 to 1936 anchored by baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and his brother Vince. In place of teams like the Yankees, Dodgers and the Cubs, this scarce group showcases players from the Seals, Oaks, Missions, Solons and others. The collection is made up of all dierent players, just a few duplicates. None of the cards have the original coupons still attached. The ensemble includes: 1929 E137 Zeenut - 12 cards. Presents VG to PR, all have pencil on reverse; 1930 E137 Zeenut - 120 cards. w/Rosenberg (GD). Presents mainly GD to PR, all have pencil on reverse; 1931 E137 Zeenut - 75 cards. w/Reese (GD). Presents mainly GD to PR, all have pencil on reverse; 1932 E137 Zeenut - 28 cards. Presents GD to PR, some have corners clipped; 1933 E137 Zeenut (sepia) - 40 cards. Presents nicer than other years, mainly GD to VG, most have pencil on rev; 1933-36 E137 Zeenut (black & White) - 48 cards. Including Joe DiMaggio/Batting (SGC 10 Poor 1) and Vince DiMaggio (SGC 20 Fair 1.5). Presents nicer like 33s, mainly GD to VG, most have pencil on rev., a couple corner clipped. Overall a collector grade assembly not earmarked for the condition specialist but the hobbyists who thrives on the more obscure issues and larger quantity. Starting Bid: $1,500

80400 1931 Metropolitan Studios St. Louis Cardinals Complete Set (30). Issued during one of the greatest eras in St. Louis Cardinals history, a quick search of the names comprising the set explains the reason for the clubs dominance, as we nd Bottomley, Dean, Frisch, Grimes, Hafey, Haines, Martin and more. The Old Sarge Gabby Street took over sole possession of the managerial duties for the St. Louis Cardinals that year, leading his team to the NL ag and a chance at the World Series title against the Philadelphia Athletics. Metropolitan Studios took the opportunity to create this 6-1/4 x 9-1/2 promotion featuring 30 of the home town heroesthe St. Louis Cardinals. Needless to say circulation was limited in duration and geographic region making this one of the toughest 1930s issues to nd. None have major creases. Grades mostly VG with some lesser and some nicer. Starting Bid: $200

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80401 1933 Goudey Baseball Complete Set (239). Fresh to the Hobby! Proof that new discoveries are still being made to this day, we are pleased to oer this 1933 Goudey baseball set which is a fresh to the hobby nd. This set was handed down from father to son and is being oered for the rst time to the collector community through our auction .The 1933 Goudey set is considered the king of the early gum card issues and its easy to see why with its tremendous artwork, colors, and vast selection of Hall of Famers including Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Hornsby, Hubbell and Ott. This is a wonderfully consistent solid middle grade complete set and is sure to please most who view. A total of 45 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 218 and 225; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 2 cards, #s 58 ODoul and 62 Martin, PSA EX-MT 6: 20 cards, #s 17, 19 Dickey, 22 Traynor, 44 Bottomley, 63 Cronin, 64 Grimes, 73 Haines, 76 Cochrane, 97, 109 Cronin, 138 Pennock, 172, 205, 210, 211 Wilson, 216 Gomez, 217 Crosetti, 221, 222 Gehringer and 234 Hubbell; PSA EX+ 5.5: 6 cards, #s 20 Terry, 92 Gehrig, 133 Lindstrom, 154 Foxx, 74 Rixey and 188 Hornsby; PSA EX 5: 11 cards, #s 89 Speaker, 119 Hornsby, 144 Ruth, 147 Durocher, 149 Ruth, 181 Ruth, 187 Manush, 202 Hartnett, 220 Grove, 223 Dean (MK) and 237; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #29 Foxx; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, #s 127 Ott and 160 Gehrig; PSA VG 3: 1 card, #53 Ruth. Ungraded - Including #s 1 Bengough (VG), 2 Vance (VG/EX), 3 Critz (EX), 5 Herman (VG/EX), 7 Lyons (VG/EX), 23 Cuyler (EX), 25 P. Waner (EX), 31 Lazzeri (EX), 35 Simmons (EX), 42 Collins (VG/EX), 47 Manush (EX), 49 Frisch (EX), 56 Rung (EX), 60 Hoyt (VG), 79 Faber (EX), 102 Jackson (EX), 103 Combs (EX), 107 Manush (EX), 110 Goslin (VG/EX), 117 Maranville (EX), 125 Terry (EX), 128 Klein (EX), 134 Rice (EX), 158 Berg (VG/EX), 164 L. Waner (EX), 165 Sewell (VG/EX), 168 Goslin (EX), 189 Cronin (EX), 194 Averill (EX), 197 Ferrell (VG/EX), 207 Ott (VG/EX), 227 Herman (EX), 229 Vaughan (VG), 230 Hubbell (VG/EX) and 240 Schumacher (VG). Grades 65% EX to EX/MT (2 nicer), 31% VG to VG/EX, 4% lesser. Even with all half grades estimated a half grade down, the SMR value still exceeds $27,000.00. Starting Bid: $7,500

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80402 1933 Goudey Sports Kings PSA-Graded Collection (14). A nice presentation of PSA-Graded Sport Kings featuring golf legend Bobby Jones. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #24 Richards; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 25 Snoddy, 34 Jaee and 41 Browning; PSA EX-MT 6: 5 cards, #s 5 Wacther, 7 Walthour, 9 Blood, 12 McLean and 47 Stevens; PSA EX 5: 4 cards, #s 3 Holman, 15 McNamara, 32 Lopchick and 48 Seppala; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, #38 Jones. SMR value exceeds $3,400.00. Starting Bid: $500

80403 1936 R322 Goudey Baseball Complete Set (25) - #1 on the SGC set Registry! Set GPA: 82.4. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Oered is a 25-card complete set of 36 Goudey baseball cards, but not just any assembly of these scarce black & white collectibles. Maybe not as ashy and colorful as their earlier Goudey productions, this set is actually the most challenging Goudey baseball production to complete next to their nal eort in 1941 with a subject roster including some of the nest of the era. Taking this series to completion is dicult enough, try doing so at this high level of quality. Not a single card is below the EX plateau with 16 cards (64%) grading NM to MINT. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 1 card, Hemsley; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, Brubaker and Castleman; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 5 cards, Cochrane, Coscarart, Greenberg, Klein and Martin; SGC 84 NM 7: 8 cards, Bonura, Bordagaray, Crosetti, Dykes, Hildebrand, Newsom, Vosmik and Werber; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, Berger, Camilli, Ferrell, Harris and Waner; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, Cuyler, Derringer and Higgins; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, Gomez. Starting Bid: $1,500

80404 1939 Play Ball Baseball PSA-Graded Collection (13). A freshly graded group of 1939 Play Ball cards are presented with 10 Hall of Famers. Exceptional white borders will show just how fresh these cards are. Will please the most discerning collector. Includes: Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 51 Ott and 89 Waner; PSA NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, #s 39 Ferrell, 52 Henrich and 56 Greenberg; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #99; PSA EX-MT 6: 3 cards, #s 53 Hubbell, 55 Vaughan and 60 Rowe; PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #71; PSA EX 5: 2 cards, #s 2 and 50 Gehringer; PSA GOOD 2: 1 card, #112 Waner. SMR value exceeds $1,800.00. Starting Bid: $375

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80405 1939 Play Ball Baseball Complete Set (161). Utilizing a seemingly endless selection of quality portraits, Gum Inc. issued Their Play Ball series in 1939 and ushered in a new albeit brief era of baseball cards. Ted Williams makes his rst appearance on a card, this presentation oers a solid middle grade example. Eight cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 3 Rung (VG), 6 Durocher (VG), 7 Doerr (GD/VG), 26 DiMaggio (PSA VG 3), 30 Dickey (FR), 39 Ferrell (GD/VG), 48 Gomez (VG/EX), 50 Gehringer (VG/EX), 51 Ott (VG), 52 Henrich (VG), 53 Hubbell (VG), 56 Greenberg (GD/VG), 82 Klein (VG), 88 Keller (VG/EX), 89 Waner (FR, pencil etching on top border), 92 Williams (PSA VG-EX 4), 94 Manush (VG/EX), 103 Berg (VG), 102 (PSA EX-MT 6), 105 (PSA EX 5), 112 Waner (GD/VG), 116 (PSA EX-MT 6), 125 (PSA EX 5), 131 (PSA EX-MT 6), 141 (PSA NM 7 MK), 143 Averill (VG). Grades 10% EX to EX/MT, 80% VG to VG/EX, 10% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $500

80406 1941 R324 Goudey Baseball PSA-Graded Partial Set (23/33) With Ott, Hubbell and Two SPs! Oered is a high end partial set of 22 dierent 1941 Goudey baseball cards plus one color variation. This is quite possibly the hardest 40s major release to complete and this is a very nice selection to add to your collection. Ten cards have been graded by PSA. Pop numbers are color specic. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #12 Ostermueller/Blue (Pop two, two higher); PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 2 cards, #s 3 Chiozza (Pop one, three higher) and 20 Hubbell/Blue (Pop two, three higher); PSA VG-EX 4: 6 cards, #s 5 McQuinn/Red, 18 Wyatt/Red (Pop one, none higher), 21 Warstler/Blue SP (MC), 22 Sullivan/Blue SP (Pop one, none higher), 23 Young/Green SP (MC, Pop three, two higher) and 33 Ott (Pop three, two higher); PSA Good+ 2.5: 1 card, #17 Tamulis. Ungraded - #s 2/Red, 4 Blue, 4/Yellow, 6/Green, 7/Green, 9/Green, 10/Green, 11/Green, 14/Yellow, 15/Green, 16/Blue, 19/Blue, 28 Todd/Green. Grades VG to VG/EX with a couple lesser and a couple nicer. SMR value is over $1,100.00. Starting Bid: $375

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80407 1941 Play Ball Baseball SGC 86 NM+ 7.5 Collection (6). Some may say the technical grades are on the conservative side and many might agree. The brief roster includes one-third of the DiMaggio brothers. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 6 cards, #s 11 Debs Garms, 23 Mack McQuinn, 34 Rollie Hemsley, 50 Johnny Cooney, 59 Bill Jurges and 63 Dom DiMaggio. SMR value is $930.00. Starting Bid: $225

80410 1941 Play Ball Baseball SGC 88 NM/MT 8 Collection (6). Bright colors, high quality corners and precision centering throughout. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 6 cards, #s 12 Jimmy Brown, 35 Pinky Higgins, 40 Johnny Babich, 41 Frank Hayes, 44 Sam Chapman and 66 Harland Clift. SMR value is $1,825.00. Starting Bid: $300

80408 1941 Play Ball Baseball SGC 88 NM/MT 8 Collection (6). An impressive handful of truly high quality cards. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/ MT 8: 5 cards, #s 7 The Horse Danning, 17 Stormy Weatherly, 36 Barney McCosky, 28 Joe Marty, 47 Buddy Lewis and 49 Babe Dahlgren. SMR Value is $1,825.00. Starting Bid: $300

80409 1941 Play Ball Baseball SGC 88 NM/MT 8 Collection (5). A lot to satisfy the most critical vintage card hobbyist. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/ MT 8: 5 cards, #s 26 Harry Gumbert, 31 Joe Kuhel, 32 Taft Wright, 68 Jack Knott and 69 George Case. SMR Value $1,550.00. Starting Bid: $300

80411 1941 Play Ball Baseball SGC-Graded Collection (15). The challenge of putting together a very nice high end complete set begins here. Every card is an unquestionable card for the grade. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 9 cards, #s 2 West, 4 Derringer, 15 Cronin, 22 Johnson, 27 Young, 55 Wyatt, 61 V. DiMaggio, 62 Fletcher and 67 Judnich; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 6 cards, #s 5 McCormick, 51 Camilli, 52 Higbe, 53 Hamlin, 57 Arnovich and 58 DeMaree. The SMR value is over $1,700.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80412 1941 Play Ball Baseball PSA-Graded Partial Set (30/72). A new to the hobby oering. A tremendous start to a PSA-graded set. Presented is over 40% of the 1941 Play Ball set in high grade. This fresh group comes with 7 Hall of Famers. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 19 Gehringer (OC) and 36 McCosky; PSA NM 7: 10 cards, #s 2, 4 (OC), 6 Hubbell, 7, 9 (OC), 15 Cronin, 20 Rung (OC), 21 Keller, 24 Leonard and 38 (OC); PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 2 cards, #s 17 and 65; PSA EX-MT 6: 14 cards, #s 3, 5, 8 Ott, 11, 13 Foxx, 22, 23, 30, 34, 39 Henrich, 40, 42, 48 and 60 Klein; PSA EX 5: 2 cards, #s 12 and 16. SMR value exceeds $3,300.00. Starting Bid: $500

80413 1941 Play Ball Baseball Complete Set (72). Oered is a 72-card complete set of 1941 Play Ball baseball cards featuring all of the great 1940s superstars. Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, and a fresh-faced Brooklyn Dodger named Pee-Wee Reese plus others. All appear in vivid color, a rst for this card brand. A total of 13 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 1 card, #61 V. DiMaggio; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, #s 8 Ott, 12, 19 Gehringer, 63 Dom DiMaggio and 64 Doerr; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 4 cards, #s 20 Rung, 70 Dickey, 71 DiMaggio and 72 Gomez; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #13 Foxx; SGC 40 VG 3: 2 cards, #s 14 Williams and 54 Reese. Ungraded - #s 6 Hubbell (VG/EX), 15 Cronin (VG/EX), 18 Greenberg (VG), 21 Keller (VG/EX). Grades 76% EX to EX/MT (one better), 24% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). With half-grades factored in a half lower, the SMR value still exceeds $4,400.00. Starting Bid: $750

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80414 1941 Play Ball Baseball Complete Set (72). Presented is 72-card near set of 1941 Playball baseball, featuring 1940s superstars Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, and a fresh-faced Brooklyn Dodger named Pee-Wee Reese and much more. Unlike the gum makers two previous releases, the card fronts are printed in color. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #15 Cronin; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, #s 26 and 39 Henrich; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, #s 18 Greenberg and 51; SGC 60 EX 5: 5 cards, #s 10 Vaughn, 19 Gehringer, 20 Rung, 61 Vince DiMaggio and 71 Joe DiMaggio; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, #64 Doerr; SGC 40 VG 3: 2 cards, #s 14 Williams and 54 Reese. Ungraded - include #s 6 Hubbell (VG/EX), 8 Ott (VG), 14 Foxx (FR), 63 DiMaggio (VG), 70 Dickey (VG) and 72 Gomez (VG/EX). Grades 29% EX to EX/MT with one nicer, 71% VG to VG/EX (a few lesser). SMR value exceeds $3,300.00. Starting Bid: $750

80415 Rare 1945-46 Carmelo Deportivo Serie De Base Ball Album With 99 Cards! This is the rst time Heritage has had the opportunity to oer a complete set of these so very, very scarce collectibles. Oered is a 99-card complete set of 1945-46 Caramelo Deportivo (Sporting Caramels). Issued in Cuba it is one of the few sets of the war-time era and showcases Cuban, Spanish, African-American and White players from the Cuban Winter League. The 8-1/8 x 10/10-1/2 paper album was specically designed for this series and is as fragile as the issued cards. All but one of the thin paper cards are dutifully glued inside in their intended space. The only missing card is #73 Napoleon Reyes. The Reyes card never saw public distribution. To obtain the card Caramel fans needed to bring an album lled with the 99 issued cards to the caramel plant where they would be given that elusive last card. The album is in overall Fair condition, the cards inside range in condition from PR to EX setting aside their Glued in status. The top names in this series are: #s 8 Marsans (VG), 25 Dandridge RC (VG/EX), 27 Minoso RC (VG), 30 Brown (GD), 55 Luque (VG) and 65 Dihigo (PR). Starting Bid: $250
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80416 1946 Remar Bread Oakland Oaks Near Set (21/25) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Set GPA: 56.2. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! The baseball promotions of Remar Bread showcased players from the Oakland Oaks of the Pacic Coast League. This auction contains complete or near sets of all four Remar productions. You will see some major league notables including Billy Martin, Jackie Jensen and the unforgettable Casey Stengel. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 2 cards, Martin and Kearse; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, Stephens; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, 21 Buxton and Scarsella; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, 6 Hart and Foster; SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards, Sabol and Speer; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 4 cards, #s Holooksde, Metro, Price and Raimondi; SGC 40 VG 3: 6 cards, #s Ardizoia, Bearden, Burnett, Gassaway, Hafey and Palica; SGC 30 GD 2: 2 cards, Westlake and Stengel. Starting Bid: $300 80417 1947 Remar Bread Oakland Oaks Complete Set (25) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Set GPA: 68.4. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! The baseball promotions of Remar Bread showcased players from the Oakland Oaks of the Pacic Coast League. This auction contains complete or near sets of all four Remar productions. You will see some major league notables including Billy Martin, Jackie Jensen and the unforgettable Casey Stengel. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 2 cards, Pippen and Hayes; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 1 card, Foster; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 4 cards, Duezabou, T. Hafey, Speer, Sabol and; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, Kearse; SGC 84 NM 7: 2 cards, Van Robays and Crawford; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, Scarsella and Stengel; SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards, Buxton, Gassaway, Hamrick, Lodigiani, Soriano and Wilkie; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 3 cards, Hafey, Lillard and Palica,; SGC 40 VG 3: 3 cards, #s Raimondi, Burnett and H. Martin; SGC 30 GD 2: 1 card, Holder. Starting Bid: $300

80418 1948 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (48). The Bowman company throws its hat into the ring with its premier set, and one of the rst baseball card issues in the wake of World War II. A total of nineteen cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8 (OC): 1 card, #38 Schoendienst; PSA EX-MT 6: 8 cards, #s 5 Feller, 6 Berra, 8 Rizzuto, 23, 26, 35, 37 and 48 Koslo; PSA EX 5: 10 cards, #s 4 Mize, 14 Reynolds, 17 Slaughter, 18 Spahn, 22, 34, 36 Musial, 40, 46 and 47 Thomson. Ungraded - including #s 3 Kiner (VG/EX), 12 Sain (EX), 29 Page (VG/EX). Grades 92% EX to EX/MT, 8% VG to VG/EX. SMR value approaches $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80419 1948 Bowman Baseball High Grade Complete Set (48). The national pastime would once again take center stage thanks to Bowmans premier baseball series of 48 cards in the spring of 1948. Being the rst major baseball card issue since World War II, this set is the opening pitch to the modern era of card production. The set oers a tremendous line-up up rookie cards with names like Musial, Kiner, Spahn, Rizzuto, Slaughter, Berra and others. This is a very attractive set where not a single card is aected by a major condition issue. A total of 17 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 8 cards, #s 4 Mize, 15, 19 Henrich, 26, 27, 30, 33 and 34; PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 3 Kiner, 5 Feller, 8 Rizzuto, 12 Sain, 14 Reynolds and 32; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #17 Slaughter; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #6 Berra; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #36 Musial. Ungraded - including #s 1 Elliot (VG), 2 Blackwell (VG/EX), 7 Reiser SP (EX), 18 Spahn (EX), 29 Page SP (EX/MT), 38 Schoendienst (VG/EX), 47 Thomson (VG/EX), 48 Koslo (VG/EX). Grades 31% NM to NM/MT, 52% EX to EX/MT, 17% VG to VG/EX. The SMR value exceeds $3,000.00. Starting Bid: $750

80420 Very Rare 1948 Topps Magic Photos Counter Display Card. Oered is a piece few have seen and even fewer can say they own. This very rare one-color Topps counter or window advertising card warning kids of the impending excitement of a new product where YOU CAN Develop Yourself With Only Water.... Of course they are referring to the Magic Photos series from 1948. We are sure water worked but good ole saliva was probably the catalyst for image development. The 8-1/4 x 12-1/4 sign pictures Joel McCrea as Bualo Bill Cody and the Statue of Liberty and we can guess why one of the numerous sports subjects wasnt used but for only 1-cent, youngster could start their own photo collection. A rare early Topps ad piece and the perfect addition to the high grade complete set we have available elsewhere in this auction. Starting Bid: $200

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80421 1948 Topps Magic Photos Complete Set (252) Plus Albums - With #3 PSA Registry Baseball Players - Exceptional Overall Photo Quality. The debut series by Topps appeared in 1948 in the form of a creative endeavor of self-developing cards with subjects from 19 dierent themes that include the rst baseball cards Topps would produce. Magic Photos, as they were called, oered over 250 subjects and were intended to be placed in specially designed albums, both are included here. Oered is a 252-card complete set including the #3 PSA Set Registry Baseball K Section (4.0 GPA) with two Pop 1-of-1 with none higher status. There is also an uncatalogued variation to #29J Cameron. A ner complete set would be extremely dicult to assemble. Not only is the set 70% EX to NM but the overall image quality is nothing short of startling! Not a single unidentiable entry! Very strong images exist throughout with football, track & eld, aviation and military leaders particularly strong. This is of particular importance for a set where images by design were developed by young consumers. One album did have cards inside at one time (presents EX), the other is completely unused and aside from a couple light cover wrinkles is close to MINT. A total of 29 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 8F Fontaine, 1M, 4K, 9K Mack, 17K Sisler and 18K Tinker/Evers (MC); PSA EX-MT 6: 9 cards, #s 22A Ortiz, 14D, 16D, 23D, 9F, 1K, 2K, 12K Alexander and 19K; PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #16K Young; PSA EX 5: 7 cards, #s 1A Burns, 5F, 3K, 5K, 6K Ruth, 13K Cobb and 14K Gehrig; PSA VG-EX 4: 5 cards, #s 2F Stanwyck, 8K Hornsby, 10K Mathewson, 11K Wagner and 15K Johnson; PSA Authentic: 1 card, #7K Speaker. Cards grade 10% NM, 60% EX to EX/MT, 25% VG to VG/EX, 5% lesser. Starting Bid: $1,500

80422 1949 Bowman Baseball PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Quartet (4). Insanely nice and freshly graded 1949 Bowman collection, all cards are a rst time oering anywhere. Include: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 4 cards, #s 21 Frank Baumholtz (Pop seven with one higher), 53 Jack Kramer (Pop one with four higher), 54 Marty Marion (Pop two with one higher) and 64 Dom DiMaggio (Pop two with one higher). SMR value exceeds $700.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80423 1949 Bowman Baseball PSA NMMT 8 Collection (23). Its rare and so gratifying to nd a fresh collection, let alone one of such high quality. This lot features all subjects grading at the PSA NM-MT 8 level. There are other single cards in this auction from the same collection which has been put away for the last 60+ years and is being oered for the rst time anywhere. Which ones? A hint: Look for PSA 9, PSA 8.5, or PSA 8 in the title. A stunning group, which has for the most part stark white borders, great centering and vibrant colors throughout. You may have to look for a long time before another assembly like this comes along. Every card has fewer than eight higher examples, some a little as two. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 23 cards, #s 10 Gray, 11 Boudreau, 12 Michaels, 20 Hermanski, 29 Kiner, 47 Sain, 48 Marshall, 51 Wehmeier, 54 Marion, 55 Joost, 56 Mullin, 57 Bearden, 59 Lohrke, 61 Barney, 65 Slaughter, 66 Valo, 69 Henrich, 70 Furillo, 71 Stephens, 72 Holmes, 111 Schoendienst, 113 Lamanno and 130 Walker. SMR exceeds $3,000.00. Starting Bid: $750

80424 1949 and 1950 Bowman Baseball Collection (346) Including Many HoFers and Rookie Cards. Original very nicely preserved collection being oered for the rst time. Lots of stars, HoFers and rookies including Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Robin Roberts and Gil Hodges. Also part of this presentation is a selection of 1951 Topps Blue backs. A total of 10 cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: 1949 Bowman (177) - Including #s 1 Bickford (GD/VG), 11 Boudreau (EX), 24 Musial (VG/EX), 26 Kell (VG/EX), 27 Feller (VG/EX), 29 Kiner (EX), 33 Spahn (VG/EX), 46 Roberts (2: both SGC 84 NM 7), 50 Robinson (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 60 Berra (VG/ EX), 64 DiMaggio (EX), 65 Slaughter (EX), 70 Furillo (EX), 84 Campanella (SGC 84 NM 7), 85 Mize (EX), 100 Hodges (SGC 84 NM 7), 110 Wynn (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 111 Schoendienst (2: both VG/EX), 114 Reynolds (EX). Grades 81% EX to EX/MT (few better), 19% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). 1950 Bowman (154) - Including #s 11 Rizzuto (FR), 21 Reese (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 23 Newcombe (VG/EX), 35 Slaughter (VG/EX), 37 Appling (EX), 39 Doby (VG/EX), 40 Lemon (2: both EX), 43 Feller (VG/EX), 46 Berra (SGC 60 EX 5), 62 Kluszewski (GD/VG), 71 Schoendienst (EX), 75 Campanella (VG/EX), 77 Snider (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 84 Ashburn (2: SGC 80 EX/NM 6 and EX), 98 Williams (VG), 167 Roe (VG/EX). Grades 75% EX to EX/MT (few better), 15% VG to VG/EX, 10% lesser. 1951 Topps Blue Backs (15) - #s 2, 13, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 35, 38, 40, 45, 49. Grades 20% NM to NM/MT, 27% EX to EX/MT, 53% VG to VG/EX (2 lesser). SMR value exceeds $2,500.00. Starting Bid: $500
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80425 1949 Bowman Pacic Coast League Complete Set (36) - #4 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 3.9. Rank: #4 on the PSA Set Registry. When Bowman produced this unassuming set showcasing players from the Pacic Coast League they certainly had no idea they would become the fuel for hobby lore. Their rarity is unmatched by few, if any. Examples are usually found hand-cut from sheets which, for decades, were believed to be the only form available. A precious few factory nished cards seem to have found their way into public circulation. The oered PSA-Graded set is a very special treat for the advanced hobbyist to elevate their collection to elite status. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8 (OC): 2 cards, #s 24 Adams and 29 Besse; PSA NM 7 (OC): 2 cards, #s 27 Kelleher and 35 Seats; PSA EX-MT 6: 8 cards, #s 2 Metkovich, 4 Woods, 5 Rescigno, 9 Dallessandro, 25 Scarsella, 28 Handley, 33 Tabor (OC) and 36 Burnett; PSA EX 5: 6 cards, #s 1 Anthony, 15 Storey, 19 Holcombe, 22 York, 23 Mooty and 32 Robays; PSA VG-EX 4: 5 cards, #s 3 Hodgin, 6 Grasso, 12 Maltzberger, 14 White and 18 Raimondi (MC); PSA VG 3: 3 cards, #s 11 Freitas, 26 Marty and 31 Malone; PSA Good 2: 6 cards, #s 7 Rucker, 8 Brewer, 10 Gassaway, 13 Jensen, 21 Coscarat and 30 Lazor; PSA PR-FR 1: 2 cards, #s 16 Lajeski and 17 Glossop; PSA Authentic: 2 cards, #s 20 Ross and 34 Handley. Starting Bid: $1,250

80426 1949 Bowman Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (240). The 1949 Bowman series is a benchmark in baseball card production. It is the rst major release of the modern era and remains a target for passionate card acionados. The simple design and color scheme both harken back to a more innocent era and yet it upped the creativity quotient needed by the competition to pull in the hard-earned pennies and nickels of a new generation of young sports fans. This presentation is very nice overall. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 20 cards, #s 1 Bickford, 10, 11 Boudreau, 13, 15, 19, 26 Kell, 32, 33 Spahn, 34, 35, 55, 56, 57, 67 Dark, 70 Furillo, 73, 77, 83 and 128 Brazle (Script); PSA NM 7: 9 cards, #s 24 Musial, 27 Feller, 29 Kiner, 31, 60 Berra, 66, 69 Henrich, 74 and 108; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #98 Rizzuto (NOF); PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, #s 84 Campanella and 238 Lemon; PSA VG 3: 3 cards, #s 50 Robinson, 224 Paige and 226 Snider. Ungraded - including #s 18 Thomson (EX), 23 Doerr (NM), 36 Reese (GD/VG), 46 Roberts (VG), 64 DiMaggio (GD/VG), 65 Slaughter (EX), 82 Page (EX), 85 Mize NNOF (EX), 85 Mize NOF (EX), 98 Rizzuto NNOF (GD), 100 Hodges (VG/EX), 110 Wynn (GD), 111 Schoendienst (VG/EX), 114 Reynolds (EX/MT), 162 Roe (VG), 164 Wertz (VG), 175 Appling (trimmed), 185 Reiser (EX), 194 Branca (EX/MT), 209 Keller (EX), 214 Ashburn (GD), 225 Coleman (VG/EX), 229 Lopat (EX), 233 Doby (VG/EX), 240 Young (GD/VG). Grades 19% NM to NM/MT, 56% EX to EX/MT, 20% VG to VG/EX, 5% lesser. SMR value is well over $5,000.00. Starting Bid: $1,250
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80427 1949 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (240) - First Time Being Oered. This set was consigned from the original collector who assembled it cardby-card in 1949. Bowman stepped out of the black and white into this colorful and extremely popular issue, which expanded by 192 cards from the prior year. This set is highlighted by rookie cards of Paige, Snider, Hodges, Ashburn, Campanella and more. A total of 8 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Bickford (FR), 11 Boudreau (VG/EX), 18 Thomson (GD), 23 Doerr (VG/EX), 24 Musial (miscut, small), 26 Kell (FR), 27 Feller (VG), 29 Kiner (VG), 33 Spahn (VG), 36 Reese (VG), 46 Roberts (GD), 50 Robinson (SGC 30 GOOD 2), 60 Berra (VG/EX), 64 DiMaggio (FR), 65 Slaughter (GD), 70 Furillo (miscut), 82 Page (VG), 84 Campanella (GD/VG), 85 Mize (VG/ EX), 98 Rizzuto (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 100 Hodges (EX), 110 Wynn (VG/EX), 111 Schoendienst (VG/EX), 114 Reynolds (VG), 162 Roe (VG), 164 Wertz (VG/EX), 175 Appling (FR), 185 Reiser (VG/EX), 194 Branca (VG), 209 Keller (VG), 214 Ashburn (SGC 50 VG/EX 4), 224 Paige (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 225 Coleman (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 226 Snider (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 229 Lopat (EX), 233 Doby (SGC 60 EX 5), 238 Lemon (SGC 60 EX 5) and 240 Young (GD). Grades 26% EX to EX/MT, 54% VG to VG/EX, 20% PR to GD (a few miscuts). SMR value of just the eight graded cards approaches $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $1,000

80428 1949 Remar Bread Oakland Oaks Near Set (26/32) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Set GPA: 60.0. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! The baseball promotions of Remar Bread showcased players from the Oakland Oaks of the Pacic Coast League. This auction contains complete or near sets of all four Remar productions. You will see some major league notables including Billy Martin, Jackie Jensen and the unforgettable Casey Stengel. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 3 cards, Dressen, Jensen and Metkovich; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, Buxton, Duezabou, Kryhoski, Rapp and Samco; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, Perry and Scarsella; SGC 60 EX 5: 4 cards, Kelly, Lavagetto, Padgett and Thompson; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 5 cards, Christopher, Gassaway, Hamrick, Jones, Raimondi; SGC 40 VG 3: 7 cards, Candini, Foster, Kerr, Lodigiani, Martin, Van Robays and Wallace. Starting Bid: $300

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80429 1950 Bowman Baseball Mid To High Grade Collection (172). Consigned from the young collector who pulled these very cards from packs in the summer of 1950. A fresh group of mostly low and middle series 1950 Bowman baseball cards with a selection of stars and Hall of Famers. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 1 card, #211 Keller; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, #s 139 Mize, 168 and 204; SGC 84 NM 7: 6 cards w/#s 117, 143, 148 Wynn, 171, 220 Durocher and 222; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 1 card, #219 Bauer; SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards w/#s 75 Campanella and 77 Snider. Ungraded - include #s 33 Kiner (VG/ EX), 58 Furillo (EX), 112 Hodges (VG/EX), 138 Reynolds (VG/EX), 217 Stengel (VG/ EX). Grades 10% NM to NM/MT, 75% EX to EX/MT, 15% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $200

80431 1950 Bowman Baseball Partial Set (189/252). Nice largely midto high-end presentation that contains most high numbers. Nine cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 3 DiMaggio (VG), 11 Rizzuto (VG/EX), 21 Reese (VG), 22 Robinson (PSA VG-EX 4), 23 Newcombe (EX), 32 Roberts (EX), 33 Kiner (VG), 39 Doby (EX), 62 Kluszewski (EX), 75 Campanella (VG), 77 Snider (VG/EX), 84 Ashburn (VG/EX), 98 Williams (2: PSA EX-MT 6 and PSA EX 5), 148 Wynn (VG/EX), 177 (PSA NM-MT 8), 190 Wood (PSA NM-MT 8), 191 Starr (PSA NM-MT 8), 192 Chipman (PSA NM-MT 8), 211 Keller (PSA NM-MT 8) and 213 Scheib (PSA NM-MT 8). Grades 5% NM to NM/MT, 62% EX to EX/MT, 26% VG to VG/EX, 7% PR to GD. SMR value exceeds $1,700. Starting Bid: $500 80432 1950-56 Callahan Hall of Fame SGC-Graded Collection (64). Not a common name in the group! Every card a member of the baseball HoF including Ruth,. Cobb, Gehrig, Johnson, Speaker and the list goes on and on. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 1 card, Chance; SGC 92 NM/ MT+ 8.5: 12 cards, Bresnahan, Burkett, E. Collins/Eddie has every..., J. Collins, Comiskey, Cummings, Ewing, Landis, McGinnity, W. Robinson, Speaker and Wright; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 29 cards, Brouthers, Brown, Bulkeley, Cartwright, Chadwick, Clarke, Cobb, Cochrane/Error, Du y, Evers, Frisch, Gehrig, Gehringer/White Cap, Grove, Heilmann/Complete Frame, Keeler, Lajoie, Mack, McCarthy, McGraw, Nichols, Pennock, Plank, Ruth, Sisler/Sisler today..., Spalding, Tinker, Waddell and P. Waner/ Complete Frame; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 9 cards, Foxx, Grith, Hubbell, Jennings, B. Johnson, Ott, Traynor, Walsh and Young; SGC 84 NM 7: 7 cards, Alexander, Chesbro, Dean, W. Johnson, Kelly, ORourke, Simmons; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 1 card, Mathewson; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Hall Exterior/Not Dated; SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards, Radbourne and H. Wagner; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, Hornsby; SGC 30 GD 2: 1 card, Anson. The SMR value is over $2,500.00. Starting Bid: $375

80430 1950 Bowman Baseball Collection With No Copyright Line (72). Highlights include - #s 209 Lindell (SGC 84 NM 7), 217 Stengel (VG), 219 Bauer (EX), 220 Durocher (SGC 60 EX 5), 225 Sawyer (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 227 Miller (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 236 Cain (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 240 Lake (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5) and 241 Berry (SGC 84 NM 7). Grades 5% NM, 74% EX to EX/MT, 21% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $300

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80433 1950 Callahan Baseball Hall of Fame High Grade Complete Set (62) Plus Chandler. This classic series was sold at ballparks and at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown starting in 1950. Updates appeared as new members were elected through 1956. This is an edition from 1950. The cards feature the drawings by famed artist Mario DeMarco. The name comes from the publisher, B.E. Callahan of Chicago who is also responsible for Whos Who in Baseball. The cards measure 1-3/4 x 2-1/2. This oering is a great start to gathering a genuine vintage set that contains many of the greatest players in baseball history. A total of 12 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 3 cards, Grith, ORourke and Radbourne; PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards, Collins/Eddie had every..., Jennings, Johnson, Nichols, Wagner, Wright and Young; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, Bresnahan and Ruth. Ungraded - including Chandler (EX), Cobb (NM), Gehrig (EX), Mathewson (NM). Grades 60% NM to NM/MT, 40% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,000. Starting Bid: $150

80434 1950 Remar Bread Oakland Oaks Near Set (23/27) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Set GPA: 68.1. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Missing #s 10, 18, 23 and 25 for completion. The baseball promotions of Remar Bread showcased players from the Oakland Oaks of the Pacic Coast League. This auction contains complete or near sets of all four Remar productions. You will see some major league notables including Billy Martin, Jackie Jensen and the unforgettable Casey Stengel. Includes: Graded - SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 1 card, Rapp; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 2 cards, #s Groth and Herman; SGC 84 NM 7: 5 cards, Galan, Hofman, Metkovich, Padgett and Tost; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 3 cards, Noble, Wilson and Zimmerman; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, #s Bamberger, Christopher, Dressen and Gassaway; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, Behrman; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 4 cards, Duezabou, Gettel, Harrist and Lavagetto; SGC 40 VG 3: 2 cards, Kelly and Shoun; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 1 card, Malone. Starting Bid: $300

80435 1951 Berk Ross Complete Set (72). Entitled Hit Parade of Champions, the 1951 Berk Ross set consists of 72 cards from all dierent sports disciplines with an emphasis on baseball players. Also included are collegiate basketball and football stars, as well as professional boxers and hockey players. A total of 8 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - 1-3 Rizzuto (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 1-9 Ashburn (EX), 1-11 Cousy (EX), 1-16 Hogan (VG), 2-1 Musial (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 2-2 Spahn (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 2-4 Berra (SGC 84 NM 7), 2-5 DiMaggio (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 2-13 Robinson (SGC 84 NM 7), 3-1 Kiner (EX), 3-13 Williams (SGC 84 NM 7), 4-5 Ford (EX), 4-8 Roberts (SGC 84 NM 7). Grades 8% NM, 82% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. SMR value approaches $600.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80436 1951 Berk Ross Uncut Panels Near Set (35/36) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 87.8; Set Ranking: #3 on the SGC Set Registry. Oered is a rarely seen extremely high grade 1951 Berk Ross uncut panel set, still in the as issued two-card panel format. A very dicult issue to nd in high grade, due to the large size cards, thin outer cardboard packaging and notorious centering issues. A startling 80% (26 panels) of this presentation grades NM-MT to MINT condition. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 6 panels - Ennis/Schnittker, Goliat/Maxim, Musial/Henrich, Spahn/Berra, Walker/Abel and Woodling/Sanford; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 6 panels - Ford/ Roberts, Kiner/Reynolds, Mapes/Byrne, Page/Seminick, Rosen/Rizzuto and Williams/Franz; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 16 panels - Brown/Jones, Coleman/DiMaggio, DiMaggio/ Hamner, Dupont/Justice, Galia/Cunningham, Goodman/Raschi, Heintzelman/LaMotta, Jethroe/Saddler, Johnson/Mize, Konstanty/Meyer, Lemon/Bauer, Lopat/Sisler, Lopata/White, Robinson/Sitko, Simmons/Sharman, Waitkus/Unruh; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 panel - Hart/Hogan; SGC 84 NM 7: 1 panel - Ashburn/Cousy; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 3 panels - Durnan/Quackenbush, Rice/Dillard and Sherman/Owens; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 panel - Button/Patton; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 panel - Charles/Martin. Starting Bid: $750

80437 1951 Bowman Baseball Collection (237) with Mickey Mantle Rookie Card! An original collection being oered for the rst time. Solid middle grade selection of 1951 Bowmans, topped o with nicely centered examples of Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford rookie cards. Four cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Ford (SGC 60 EX 5), 3 Roberts (EX), 7 Hodges (VG/EX), 30 Feller (VG), 31 Campanella (EX), 32 Snider (VG), 50 Mize (2: EX/MT and EX), 58 Slaughter (2: both EX), 78 Wynn (2: both EX), 80 Reese (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 134 Spahn (2: SGC 80 EX/NM 6 and EX), 143 Kluszewski (EX), 253 Mantle (SGC 60 EX 5), 254 Jensen (EX/MT), 290 Dickey (EX/MT). Grades 13% NM, 67% EX to EX/MT, 20% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). SMR value exceeds $3,700.00. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80438 1951 Bowman Baseball Near Set (305/324). Oered is a near set of 1951 Bowman in overall solid middle to high grade condition. This set contains rookie cards of Ford, Fox, Jensen, along with star cards of virtually everyone from that era. A great start to an evenly graded 1951 Bowman Near Set. A total of 12 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 3 cards, #s 60, 88 and 147; PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 58 Slaughter and 61; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #50 Mize; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 103, 143 Kluszewski, 151 Doby and 263; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #153; PSA VG 3: 1 card, #31 Campanella. Ungraded - include #s 1 Ford (GD), 2 Berra (VG/EX), 7 Roberts (VG/EX), 7 Hodges (VG), 10 Schoendienst (EX), 26 Rizzuto (VG), 30 Feller (VG), 32 Snider (VG), 46 Kell (EX/MT), 78 Wynn (NM), 80 Reese (GD), 134 Spahn (VG/EX), 165 Williams (VG/EX), 181 Stengel (VG/EX), 183 Bauer (EX), 186 Ashburn (EX/MT), 198 Irvin (EX), 232 Fox (VG/EX), 233 Durocher (VG/EX), 254 Jensen (EX), 282 Frisch (EX), 290 Dickey (FR, miscut), 295 Lopez (EX), 305 Mays (GD/VG), 322 Sewell (EX). Grades 10% NM to NM/MT, 62% EX to EX/MT, 22% VG to VG/EX, 6% PR to GD. SMR value of just the 12 graded cards exceeds $1,200.00. Starting Bid: $750

80439 1951 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (324). Oered is a 324-card complete set of 1951 Bowman baseball cards. This set is immensely popular for its clean design, detailed illustrations and the true rookie cards of all-time greats Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. A total of 16 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 8 cards, #s 33, 50 Mize, 229, 232 Fox, 233 Durocher, 310, 311 and 312 Mauch; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 26 Rizzuto, 159 and 309; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #32 Snider; PSA EX 5: 3 cards, #s 80 Reese, 253 Mantle and 305 Mays; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #165 Williams. Ungraded - include #s 1 Ford (GD/VG), 2 Berra (VG), 3 Roberts (PR), 7 Hodges (EX), 30 Feller (VG/EX), 31 Campanella (VG/EX), 46 Kell (EX), 53 Lemon (VG/EX), 58 Slaughter (VG/EX), 78 Wynn (EX), 122 Garagiola (EX), 134 Spahn (EX/ MT), 143 Kluszewski (VG/EX), 151 Doby (EX), 181 Stengel (VG), 186 Ashburn (EX), 198 Irvin (EX/ MT), 260 Erskine (VG), 282 Frisch (VG/EX), 290 Dickey (FR), 295 Lopez (EX), 306 Piersall (EX), 317 Burgess (VG), 323 Adcock (VG/EX), 324 Pramesa (VG/EX). Grades 7% NM to NM/MT, 64% EX to EX/MT, 29% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $6,100.00. Starting Bid: $1,500

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80440 1951 Topps Blue Back High Grade Complete Set (52). These unassuming game cards launched the Topps brand when they rst appeared as part of the gum makers rst oensive against the Bowman market supremacy. Today, the blue back variety are much tougher to acquire in high grade than many realize as many top quality specimens contain hidden spider creases on the reverse. This is a very pleasing set. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s #s 3 Ashburn (GD), 5 Pesky (PSA NM-MT 8), 6 Schoendienst (PSA NM-MT 8), 16 Dickson (PSA MINT 9), 17 Smalley (PSA NM-MT 8), 23 Trout (PSA NM 7), 30 Slaughter (PSA NM 7), 36 Fannin (PSA MINT 9), 41 Schmitz (PSA MINT 9), 47 Wehmeier (PSA NM-MT 8), 50 Mize (GD). Grades 37% NM to NM/MT, 32% EX to EX/MT, 31% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $900.00. Starting Bid: $300

80441 1951 Topps Red Back Baseball High Grade Complete Set (52). This set was consigned from the original collector who assembled it card-by-card sixty years ago. Sold two cards in a package for a mere penny, the Topps Red Backs have a stronger selection of star players than their Blue Back counterparts. A total of 10 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 5 cards, #s 15 Kiner, 25, 40, 49 and 50 Irvin; SGC 84 NM 7: 2 cards, #s 12 and 30 Spahn; SGC 60 EX 5: 3 cards, #s 14, 16 and 21. Ungraded - include #s 1 Berra (VG/EX), 5 Rizzuto (EX), 8 Wynn (VG/EX), 20 DiMaggio (VG), 22 Feller (VG/EX), 31 Hodges (EX/MT), 38 Snider (GD), 39 Kluszewski (VG/EX). Grades 41% NM to NM/MT, 32% EX to EX/MT, 27% VG to VG/EX. SMR value of the graded cards exceeds $400.00. Starting Bid: $375

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80443 1951 Topps Connie Mack All-Time All-Star Team Complete Set (11). Oered is an 11-card complete set of the fragile 1951 Topps Connie Macks All-Time All-Stars. This die-cut series is among the rst exclusively baseball sets produced by Topps. Includes: Alexander (GD), Cochrane (Missing bat), E. Collins, J. Collins (GD), Gehrig, Johnson, Mack, Mathewson (GD), Ruth (Missing bat), Speaker and Wagner (GD). Top portions are missing on all, grades VG unless noted. Starting Bid: $300

80442 1951 Topps Red Back Baseball Panel High Grade Complete Set (26). For the Topps company this was their entrance into the mainstream baseball card market in 1951. Although they are not dicult to nd in single card form, panels are very hard to come by, especially ones that have the appearance of these. The fronts, which typically have a browning tone, are free of this and look as if they were printed yesterday. A total of 9 panels (8 PSA and 1 SGC) have been professionally graded. The cards graded EX and VG/EX are due to the creasing on the reverse. The grade would depend on the severity. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 3 cards, #s 19/50 Kokos/Irvin; 26/1 Easter/Berra and 28/48 Valo/ Stanky; PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 8/47 Wynn/Glaviano, 15/35 Kiner/Rosen and 22/52 Feller/Holmes (Boston); SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, 41/9 Lockman/ Sievers; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 10/32 Parnell/Thompson and 12/7 Hegan/Pollet. Ungraded - include #s 6/31 Reynolds/Hodges (EX), 30/46 Spahn/Goodman (EX/ MT) and 38/45 Snider/Seminick (EX). Grades 50% NM to NM/MT, 35% EX to EX/ MT, 15% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $750

80444 1952 Berk Ross Baseball Complete Set (72). Seventy-two unnumbered cards make up the set, including two of Phil Rizzuto. Unlike the 1951 Berk Ross set, the 1952 edition focused exclusively on Baseball. A total of 8 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - Ashburn (GD), Berra (SGC 80 EX/ NM 6), Campanella (PR, staple hole), DiMaggio (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), Doby (GD), Feller (SGC 84 NM 7), Hodges (VG), Kiner (VG), Mantle (SGC 30 GOOD 2), Martin (VG/EX), Reese (EX), Mays (SGC 60 EX 5), Musial (SGC 60 EX 5), Rizzuto (EX), Roberts (VG/EX), Robinson (VG), Snider (SGC 60 EX 5), Williams (SGC 60 EX 5). Grades 47% EX to EX/MT (one better), 39% VG to VG/EX, 14% PR to GD. SMR value approaches $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80445 1952 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (252). This issue features the colorful artwork that the early 1950s Bowman issues were known for and it marks the last time that Bowman produced their popular 2 1/16 x 3 1/8 sized cards. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Berra (VG/EX), 4 Roberts (PSA NM 7), 5 Minoso (PSA NM 7), 8 Reese (PSA NM 7), 11 Kiner (VG/EX), 17 Lopat (VG), 21 Fox (EX), 23 Lemon (PSA NM 7), 24 Furillo (VG), 30 Schoendienst (PSA NM 7), 33 McDougald (PSA NM 7), 43 Feller (VG/EX), 44 Campanella (PSA NM 7), 52 Rizzuto (VG), 53 Ashburn (VG/EX), 65 Bauer (PSA NM 7), 75 Kell (VG), 80 Hodges (EX), 96 Branca (VG), 101 Mantle (PR), 115 Doby (EX), 116 Snider (EX), 142 Wynn (VG/EX), 145 Mize (PR), 146 Durocher (EX/MT), 156 Spahn (EX/MT), 161 Jensen (EX), 162 Irvin (EX/MT), 168 Roe (EX/MT), 191 Friend (EX/MT), 196 Musial (EX), 217 Stengel (EX), 218 Mays (EX), 232 Slaughter (EX), 240 Loes (EX), 244 Burdette (EX), 252 Crosetti (EX). Grades 13% NM, 69% EX to EX/MT, 18% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

80446 1952 Topps Baseball PSA-Graded Collection (16). From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. A nicely graded collection of high quality commons and stars. Includes: Graded - PSA NM+ 7.5: 4 cards, #s 265, 272 Garcia, 275 and 278; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 253, 254, 291 and 306; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #260; PSA EX-MT 6: 5 cards, #s 258, 263, 273, 297 and 310; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #308; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #280. The SMR value of this presentation is around $1,500.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80449 1952 Topps Baseball High Number Brooklyn Dodgers PSAGraded Collection (4). From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Presented is a collection of four very high quality 1952 Topps high number cards showcasing players from the Brooklyn Dodgers. This series and this team are among the most highly pursued in the entire hobby. Includes: #s 321 Joe Black (PSA EX-MT 6), 326 George Shuba (PSA EX-MT 6), 333 Pee Wee Reese (PSA EX-MT 6) and 394 Billy Herman (PSA EX 5). Starting Bid: $300 80447 1952 Topps Baseball PSA NM-MT 8 Collection (9) - From New Find. From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 9 cards, #s 266 Dickson, 270 Brissie, 284 Arft, 285 Fannin, 286 DeMaestri, 292 Baker, 296 Rolfe, 298 Ross and 309 Busby. The SMR value is over $2,300.00. Starting Bid: $500

80450 1952 Topps Baseball High Number PSA NM 7 Collection (5). From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Each is a strong example for the grade. Includes: #s 338 Sal Yvars, 339 Russ Meyer, 367 Bob Thorpe, 375 Jack Merson and 384 Frank Crosetti. The SMR value is approximately $2,200.00. Starting Bid: $500 80448 1952 Topps Baseball PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Graded Collection (5). From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Although graded NM-MT+ we can still claim they were conservatively graded. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 5 cards, #s 265 Diering, 284 Arft, 289 Holmes, 298 Ross and 309 Busby. The SMR value is just over $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $500
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80451 1952 Topps Baseball High Numbers SGC-Graded Collection (9) - All Fresh Discovery! From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Each is a very nice example for the grade. Centering is the primary reason for the technical grade. Each oers amazing colors, gloss, white borders and quality corners. Includes: #s 322 Jackson (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 335 Lepcio (SGC 60 EX 5), 350 Abrams (SGC 60 EX 5), 366 Madison (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 370 Hoeft (SGC 60 EX 5), 371 Hofman (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 389 Wade (SGC 60 EX 5), 399 Fridley (SGC 80 EX/NM 6) and 401 Schultz (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5). The SMR value is just over $1,500.00 without factoring in extra value for the half grades. Starting Bid: $375

80452 1952 Topps Baseball Collection (253). This is a fresh group of low and middle series 1952 Topps baseball cards including a nice selection of stars and Hall of Famers. A total of 5 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Pafko/Black (GD/VG), 2 Runnels (3: EX, VG, GD), 10 Rosen (VG/EX), 15 Pesky (VG/EX), 22 DiMaggio (4: 2 EX, 2 VG/ EX), 26 Irvin (3: 2 EX, VG/EX), 29 Kluszewski (2: VG/EX, PR), 33 Spahn (EX), 36 Hodges (2: EX/MT, EX), 37 Snider (2: both EX), 48 Page/Error (VG), 48 Page Correct (EX), 49 Sain/Correct (2: both VG/EX), 59 Roberts (2: PSA EX 5, FR), 65 Slaughter (4: PSA NM+ 7.5, PSA NM 7, EX, PR), 67 Reynolds (EX), 88 Feller (PSA EX 5), 91 Schoendienst (VG/EX), 129 Mize (VG/ EX) and 145 Haynes (PSA NM 7). Grades 54% EX to EX/MT (with a few nicer), 41% VG to VG/EX, 5% PR to GD. SMR value exceeds $1,200.00. Starting Bid: $375

80453 1952 Topps Baseball High Number PSA-Graded Collection (10). From a newly discovered collection that went practically untouched for almost 60 years. For the fan of pack fresh cards. Each is a strong example for the grade. Centering is the primary reason for the technical grade. Each oers amazing colors, gloss, white borders and quality corners. Includes: #s 318 Gregg (PSA EX-MT 6), 327 Wilson (PSA EX-MT+ 6.5), 328 Borkowski (PSA EX-MT 6), 334 Mizell (PSA VGEX+ 4.5), 340 Hooper (PSA EX 5), 357 Burgess (PSA EX-MT 6), 361 Posedel (PSA EX-MT 6), 382 Jones (PSA EX-MT 6), 388 Chipman (PSA VG-EX 4) and 406 Nuxhall (PSA EX 5). The SMR value is just over $2,200.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80454 1952 Topps Baseball Complete Set (407). The undisputed king of the post-war era, it is conceivable that this rst major eort by Topps is their nest. Joining the T206 tobacco issue and the 1933 Goudey set, they combine to form the hobbys Big Three. Far from just a coming out party for the industrys most recognizable baseball card purveyor, the 1952 issue holds the most coveted rookie in the game, Mickey Mantle, as well as cards featuring fellow period legends Mays, Mathews, Snider, Campanella and Robinson. All of the 97 high numbers have been graded. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #330; PSA EX 5: 4 cards, #345, 348, 383 and 386; PSA VG-EX 4: 5 cards, #s 339, 341, 369 Groat, 376 and 395 (MK); PSA VG 3: 18 cards, #s 314 Campanella, 329, 334, 344 Blackwell, 347 Adcock, 349 (MC), 350, 354, 370, 374, 381, 382 Jones, 390, 394 Herman, 397, 400 Dickey, 401 and 407 Mathews (MC); PSA Good 2: 28 cards, #s 312 Robinson, 316, 318, 320, 322, 323, 325, 335, 337, 352, 357 Burgess, 358, 359, 361, 362, 366, 367 (MK), 373, 375, 379, 385 Franks, 388, 391, 396 Williams, 399, 403, 404 and 406; PSA PR-FR 1: 41 cards, #s 311 Mantle, 313 Thomson, 315 Durocher, 317, 319, 321 Black, 324, 326, 327, 328, 331, 332, 333 Reese, 336, 338, 340, 342, 343, 346, 351 dark, 353, 355, 356, 360, 363, 364, 365, 368, 371, 372 McDougald, 377, 378, 380, 384 Crosetti, 387, 389, 392 Wilhelm, 393, 398, 402 and 405. Ungraded - include - #s 1 Pafko (GD), 2 Runnels (VG), 11 Rizzuto (GD/VG), 20 Loes (EX), 22 DiMaggio (VG), 26 Irvin (VG), 29 Kluszewski (VG/EX), 33 Spahn (VG/EX), 36 Hodges (VG), 37 Snider (VG), 48 Page (VG/EX), 49 Sain (GD), 59 Roberts (VG), 65 Slaughter (FR), 66 Roe (VG/EX), 67 Reynolds (VG), 88 Feller (VG), 91 Schoendienst (VG/EX), 122 Jensen (GD), 129 Mize (EX), 175 Martin (VG/EX), 191 Berra (VG), 195 Minoso (VG), 200 Houk (GD), 215 Bauer (FR), 216 Ashburn (EX), 227 Garagiola (VG/EX), 243 Doby (GD), 246 Kell (VG), 261 Mays (VG/EX), 268 Lemon (FR), 277 Wynn (VG). Card #s 1-310 grade 20% EX to EX/MT, 53% VG to VG/EX, 27% PR to GD, high numbers grade 10% VG to EX/MT, 28% GD, 42% PR-FR. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80455 1953 Bowman Color Baseball Partial Set (113/160) - First Time Being Oered. This set was consigned from the original collector who assembled it card-by-card in 1953. A nice start to the 53 Bowman Color set is presented with most low number cards plus 14 mid- or high series. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards, #s 10 Ashburn, 26 McMillan, 28 Burgess and 79 Boone; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 3 cards, #s 5, 32 Musial and 59 Mantle; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, #s 33 Reese and 46 Campanella; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #44 Bauer/Berra/Mantle. Ungraded - include #s 1 Williams (VG/EX), 9 Rizzuto (EX), 12 Erskine (PR), 14 Loes (EX), 18 Fox (VG/ EX), 21 Garagiola (VG/EX), 24 Jensen (VG/EX), 27 Rashii (EX), 36 Minoso (EX), 40 Doby (EX), 51 Irvin (EX), 55 Durocher (EX), 57 Burdette (EX), 61 Kell (VG), 62 Kluszewski (EX), 63 McDougald (EX), 65 Roberts (EX), 68 Reynolds (EX), 78 Furillo (EX), 80 Kiner (VG), 81 Slaughter (GD), 84 Bauer (VG), 92 Hodges (EX), 93 Rizzuto/Martin (GD), 101 Schoendienst (EX). Grades 59% EX to EX/MT with some nicer, 32% VG to VG/EX, 9% PR to GD. SMR value of just the graded cards exceeds $2,700.00. Starting Bid: $500

80456 1953 Bowman Color Baseball Near Set (159/160). The rst set of contemporary Major League players to feature color photography, this set marks a major milestone in the history of collectible cardboard and remains one of the most popular issues of the post-war era. This set is in solid middle grade condition. A total of 7 cards have been graded by GAI. The set is missing #121 Berra. Highlights include - #s 1 Williams (VG), 9 Rizzuto (EX), 10 Ashburn (GD), 12 Erskine (VG), 14 Loes (EX), 18 Fox (EX), 21 Garagiola (EX/MT), 24 Jensen (EX), 27 Rashii (VG), 32 Musial (VG), 33 Reese (GAI EX+ 5.5), 36 Minoso (VG/EX), 40 Doby (EX), 44 Bauer/Berra/Mantle (GAI EX-MT 6), 46 Campanella (VG/EX), 51 Irvin (EX), 55 Durocher (GD/VG), 57 Burdette (EX), 59 Mantle (GAI EX 5), 61 Kell (VG), 62 Kluszewski (VG/EX), 63 McDougald (EX), 65 Roberts (VG/ EX), 68 Reynolds (EX), 78 Furillo (EX/MT), 80 Kiner (EX), 81 Slaughter (EX/MT), 84 Bauer (VG), 92 Hodges (GAI EX 5), 93 Rizzuto/Martin (GAI EX 5), 97 Mathews (VG/EX), 99 Spahn (GAI NM 7), 101 Schoendienst (EX/MT), 114 Feller (VG/EX), 117 Snider (VG), 118 Martin (EX), 143 Lopez (EX), 146 Wynn (GAI EX 5), 153 Ford (VG/EX), 160 Abrams (GD/VG). Grades 63% EX to EX/MT (few better), 37% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $2,300.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80457 1953 Bowman Black And White Baseball Complete Set (64). Similar in all respects to the 1953 Bowman color series; purportedly, the high costs involved in producing the color cards forced Bowman to issue their black and white counterparts. Unlike its counterpart, this set does not contain a lot of star power, but it has a very attractive appeal. A total of 4 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Bell (VG/EX), 5 Fondy (PSA EX-MT 6), 15 Mize (PSA EX-MT 6), 25 Sain (VG/EX), 26 Roe (VG/EX), 27 Lemon (EX/MT), 28 Wilhelm (EX), 36 Piersall (EX), 39 Stengel (VG), 41 Ramazotti (PSA NM 7), 46 Harris (PSA NM 7), 51 Burdette (VG/ EX), 52 Branca (VG/EX). Grades 61% EX to EX/MT (one better), 34% VG to VG/EX, 5% PR to GD. SMR value exceeds $300.00. Starting Bid: $150

80458 1953-55 Dormand Baseball Postcard Near Set (32) - #3 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 6.8. Rank: #3 on the PSA Set Registry. Dormand post cards oer by far the best photo quality images second only to the popular Kahn editions of the same era. The set is lled with stars and HoFers and is a hobby favorite. This is an overall very strong presentation oering exceptional visual appeal. All of the cards deemed lesser are due to a pen mark over the publisher name on the reverse, they present EX to EX/MT otherwise. This partial set oers four pop 1 of 1 with none higher cards plus four others that equal the highest grade known. Includes: Graded PSA Gem MT 10: 1 card, #129 Hodges; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #116 Sain/Begging Windup (Pop 1 with none higher); PSA NM 7: 10 cards, #s 105 Collins, 106 Houk (Pop 1 with none higher), 109 Reynolds, 110 McDougald, 114 Shantz, 117 McDonald, 119 Silvera, 120 Bollweg, 121 Pierce and 122 Carrasquel (Pop 2 with none higher); PSA EXMT+ 6.5: 2 cards, #s 112 Mize (Pop 1 with 1 higher) and 139 Howard (Pop 1 with 1 higher); PSA EX-MT 6: 6 cards, #s 102 Berra, 103 Lopat (Pop 1 with none higher), 107 Miller (Pop 1 with none higher), 108 Scarborough, 118 Woodling and 132 Noren. Ungraded - Including #s 127 Reese (VG/EX), 130 Martin (ink mk), 133 Slaughter (ink mk), 140 Skowron (EX). Grades 38% NM to NM+, one Gem MT, 34% EX to EX/MT, 6% VG to VG/EX, 22% lesser (due to pen mark on reverse). Starting Bid: $300

80459 1953 Red Man Tobacco SGC 88 NM/MT 8 Trio (3) - Each Among The Finest Known Examples! One look and its clear why Red Man tobacco cards are so immensely popular with collectors 50 years later. This attention grabbing trio have all been graded SGC 88 NM/ MT 8 but each would look just as at home in a higher grade holder. The trio includes #s AL19 Portereld (Pop 4 with none higher!), AL-26 Avila (Pop 2 with none higher!) and NL-22 Dickson (Pop 2 with three higher!). Starting Bid: $150

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80460 1953 Topps Baseball Collection (216) With Over 40 High Numbers. This evenly conditioned 1953 Topps baseball collection oers a nice array of scarce high numbers and just a small sampling of duplication for trading with others. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 185 and 189; PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 160, 239 and 276; PSA NM 7: 7 cards, #s 2 Easter, 37 Mathews, 95, 104 Berra, 140, 218 and 242; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #1 Robinson. Ungraded - include #s 27 Campanella (VG/EX), 31 Blackwell (GD), 41 Slaughter (VG/EX), 61 Wynn (EX), 114 Rizzuto (EX/MT), 119 Sain (VG/EX), 141 Reynolds (EX), 147 Spahn (EX), 207 Ford (EX), 254 Roe (EX), 258 Gilliam (EX), 263 Podres (EX), 264 Woodling (VG/EX), 273 Haddix (GD/VG) and 280 Bolling (VG/EX). Grades 10% NM to NM/MT, 61% EX to EX/MT, 29% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $2,700.00. Starting Bid: $750

80461 1953 Topps Baseball Near Set (246/274). Topps visual masterpiece stands as the nal major production to utilize artistic talents or photography to depict our baseball heroes. This is a very solid collection that was assembled in 1953 and has been stored away ever since. There are a lot of very fresh looking cards. A total of 45 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, #s s 91 and 227; SGC 84 NM 7: 21 cards, #s s 54 Feller, 60, 80, 86 Martin, 95, 119 Sain, 122, 124, 129, 143, 167, 166, 223, 225 Shantz, 228 Newhouser, 242, 245, 249, 256, 270 and 273 Haddix; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 12 cards, #s 33, 76 Reese, 156, 189, 207 Ford, 235, 237, 243, 258 Gilliam SP, 263 Podres SP and 265; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, #s 27 Campanella and 104 Berra SP; SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards, #s s 37 Mathews, 61 Wynn SP, 67, 151 Wilhelm, 220 Paige and 238; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards, #s 162 Kluszewski SP and 264 Woodling. Ungraded - include #s 1 Robinson (VG), 10 Burgess SP (EX), 31 Blackwell SP (GD), (EX), 41 Slaughter SP (EX), 43 McDougald SP (EX), (EX), 62 Irvin (VG/EX), 77 Mize (VG/EX), 78 Schoendienst SP (VG/EX), 81 Black SP (EX), 114 Rizzuto SP (VG/EX), 138 Kell SP (FR), 141 Reynolds (EX), 147 Spahn SP (VG/EX), 149 DiMaggio SP (EX), 191 Kiner (EX), 265 Jensen SP (FR). Grades 9% NM, 63% EX to EX/MT, 20% VG to VG/EX, 8% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $1,000
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80462 1953 Topps Baseball Near Set Missing Mays (273/274). Oered is a 273-card near set of 1953 Topps baseball cards. This presentation is a collector grade assembly, missing only Willie Mays for completion. Six cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Robinson (SGC 40 VG 3), 10 Burgess SP (FR), 27 Campanella (SGC 60 EX 5), 31 Blackwell SP (FR), 37 Mathews (SGC 60 EX 5), 41 Slaughter SP (VG/EX), 43 McDougald SP (VG), 54 Feller (SGC 40 VG 3), 61 Wynn SP (VG), 62 Irvin (VG/EX), 76 Reese SP (VG), 77 Mize (GD), 78 Schoendienst SP (trimmed), 81 Black SP (VG/EX), 82 Mantle SP (SGC 30 GOOD 2), 86 Martin SP (GD/VG), 104 Berra SP (SGC 40 VG 3), 114 Rizzuto SP (color added), 119 Sain SP (GD), 138 Kell SP (VG), 141 Reynolds (GD/VG), 147 Spahn SP (VG), 149 DiMaggio SP (VG/EX), 151 Wilhelm SP (VG/EX), 162 Kluszewski SP (FR), 191 Kiner (GD), 207 Ford (VG), 220 Paige (PR), 228 Newhouser SP (EX), 258 Gilliam SP (VG), 263 Podres SP (PR), 265 Jensen SP (EX), 273 Haddix SP (VG/EX), 280 Bolling SP (PR). Grades 8% EX, 61% VG to VG/EX, 31% PR to GD. SMR value exceeds $500.00. Starting Bid: $500

80463 1953 Topps Baseball Complete Set (274). Baseball trivia questions were implemented on card backs for the rst time, along with brief statistics and player biographies. Cards 221-280 are the scarce high numbers, with even scarcer short-printed cards interspersed in the series. A total of 6 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Robinson (SGC 60 EX 5), 10 Burgess SP (EX), 27 Campanella (VG/EX), 31 Blackwell SP (VG), 37 Mathews (VG/EX), 41 Slaughter SP (EX/MT), 43 McDougald SP (EX), 54 Feller (VG), 61 Wynn SP (VG/EX), 62 Irvin (VG/ EX), 76 Reese SP (VG/EX), 77 Mize (VG), 78 Schoendienst SP (VG/EX), 81 Black SP (VG), 82 Mantle SP (SGC 20 FAIR 1.5), 86 Martin SP (SGC 50 VG/EX 4), 104 Berra SP (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 114 Rizzuto SP (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 119 Sain SP (VG/EX), 138 Kell SP (GD/VG), 141 Reynolds (VG), 147 Spahn SP (VG/EX), 149 DiMaggio SP (VG/EX), 151 Wilhelm SP (VG/EX), 162 Kluszewski SP (FR), 191 Kiner (VG/EX), 207 Ford (VG/EX), 220 Paige (GD), 228 Newhouser SP (EX), 244 Mays (SGC 40 VG 3), 258 Gilliam SP (VG/EX), 263 Podres SP (VG), 265 Jensen SP (EX), 273 Haddix SP (VG), 280 Bolling SP (VG/EX). Grades 40% EX to EX/MT, 56% VG to VG/EX, 4% PR to GD. SMR value exceeds $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $1,000

80464 1953 Topps Baseball Complete Set (274). We are sure the task of producing 274 portraits was a daunting task but the end result is one we are all grateful for. The 1953 Topps baseball edition is a hobby favorite oering an array of HoFers including early appearances by Mantle and Mays plus the only Topps product featuring Satchell Paige. Five cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Robinson (PSA VG 3), 10 Burgess SP (VG/EX), 27 Campanella (VG/EX), 31 Blackwell SP (VG), 37 Mathews (VG), 41 Slaughter SP (VG), 43 McDougald SP (EX), 54 Feller (PR), 61 Wynn SP (VG), 62 Irvin (GD/VG), 76 Reese SP (FR), 77 Mize (EX), 78 Schoendienst SP (VG), 81 Black SP (EX), 82 Mantle SP (PSA VG 3), 86 Martin SP (VG), 104 Berra SP (EX), 114 Rizzuto SP (EX), 119 Sain SP (VG/EX), 138 Kell SP (VG), 141 Reynolds (EX), 147 Spahn SP (VG/EX), 149 DiMaggio SP (GD/VG), 151 Wilhelm SP (GD/VG), 162 Kluszewski SP (VG/EX), 191 Kiner (trimmed), 207 Ford (PR), 220 Paige (PSA EX 5), 228 Newhouser SP (VG/EX), 244 Mays (PSA VG-EX 4), 258 Gilliam SP (PR), 263 Podres SP (VG), 265 Jensen SP (VG), 273 Haddix SP (PR), 280 Bolling SP (PSA EX 5). Grades 17% EX to EX/ MT, 66% VG to VG/EX, 17% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $750
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80465 1953 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (274). This is a very nice high end 1953 Topps complete set. Baseball trivia questions were implemented on card backs for the rst time, along with brief statistics and player biographies. Cards 221-280 are the scarce high numbers, with even scarcer short-printed cards interspersed in the series. A total of 238 cards (165 SGC, 70 PSA and 3 GAI) have been professionally graded. Highlights include - Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 5 and 240 (OC); SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 8 cards, #s 3, 20, 69, 85, 89, 98, 129 and 151 Wilhelm; GAI NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, #s 78 Schoendienst and 87 Lopat; PSA NM 7: 19 cards, #s 14 Labine, 51, 54 Feller, 61 Wynn, 70, 73, 80, 106, 114 Rizzuto, 123, 138 Kell, 153, 167, 188, 192, 202, 213, 214 and 227; SGC 84 NM 7: 34 cards, #s 15, 17, 19, 32, 37 Mathews, 42, 44 SP, 55, 57, 58, 96, 104 Berra, 110, 111, 112, 124, 125 Williams, 134, 136, 137, 142, 160, 161, 174 Loes, 176, 179, 182, 189, 190, 211, 231, 238, 243 and 272; GAI NM 7: 1 card, #82 Mantle; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 4 cards, #s 27 Campanella, 149 DiMaggio, 200 and 210; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 42 cards, #s 8, 22, 23, 26, 36, 39, 40, 43 McDougald, 47, 53, 63, 65, 71, 75 Garcia, 77 Mize, 91, 102, 107, 108, 116, 119 Sain, 122, 127, 146, 154, 155, 163, 164, 172, 173, 205, 206, 212, 222, 235, 239, 241, 252, 263 Podres, 265 Jensen, 273 Haddix and 279; PSA EX-MT 6: 21 cards, #s 2 Easter, 4, 16, 46, 62 Irvin, 64, 92, 121, 165, 183, 187, 196, 197, 198, 199, 204, 224, 230, 247, 249 and 255; PSA EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, #s 66 Minoso, 76 Reese and 143 Pierce; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 38 cards, #s 1 Robinson, 11, 12, 21, 25, 45, 49, 60, 79, 83, 84, 93, 94, 99, 101, 109 Dark, 120, 126, 128, 141 Reynolds, 145, 148, 150, 152, 156, 158, 159, 166, 168, 170, 217, 219, 236, 244 Mays, 257, 266 and 276; PSA EX 5: 21 cards, #s 9, 10 Burgess, 18, 34, 41 Slaughter, 81 Black, 86 Martin, 100, 105, 132, 147 Spahn, 162 Kluszewski, 175, 178, 191 Kiner, 221, 226, 229, 233, 258 Gilliam and 280 Bolling; SGC 60 EX 5: 43 cards, #s 6, 13, 24, 29, 30, 31 Blackwell, 33, 35, 38, 48, 50, 52, 56, 67, 68, 95, 97, 103, 117, 130, 131, 133, 135 Rosen, 139, 169, 171, 201, 207 Ford, 208, 209, 216, 218, 220 Paige, 223, 225, 228 Newhouser, 242, 245, 246 Face, 254 Roe, 256, 259 and 260; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, #72. Grades 23% NM to NM/MT, 74% EX to EX/MT, 3% lesser. SMR value exceeds $16,000. Starting Bid: $3,000

80466 1954 Dan-Dee Baseball PSA-Graded Set (29) - #12 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 5.8. Rank: #12 on the PSA Set Registry. There are only 29 cards in this small but mighty set, that features an amazing ratio of HOF players, which includes Larry Doby, Bob Feller, Monte Irvin, Bob Lemon, Mickey Mantle, Phil Rizzuto and Duke Snider as well as two famous short prints in Paul Smith and Walker Cooper. The Dan-Dee baseball set is one of the most dicult and desirable regional sets in the hobby. The way the cards were packaged inside a bag of potato chips made for problems including staining, corner damage, etc. but when the majority of the cards are found in this condition makes them highly desirable. Grades - PSA NM 7: 8 cards, Bauer, Easter, Hegan, Houtteman, LaPalm, Mitchell, Schoendienst and Wynn; PSA EX-MT 6: 12 cards, Avila, Doby, Feller, Garcia, Gordon, Hodges, Irvin, Lopez, Rizzuto, Roberts, Strickland and Westlake; PSA EX 5: 6 cards, Cooper, Friend, Mantle, Snider, Surkont and Thomas; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, Lemon and Rosen; PSA VG 3: 1 card, Smith. Starting Bid: $1,250
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80467 1954 Topps Baseball High Grade Collection (90) With 29 PSA-Graded Cards. A very fresh collection of 1954 Topps is presented with 29 cards having been graded by PSA. Even the cards that fall in the EX to EX/MT range are mainly due to centering, and not corner wear. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 1 card, #140 Wright; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #196; PSA NM-MT 8: 14 cards, #s 68, 72, 73, 89, 95, 108, 118, 125, 181, 206, 215, 229, 232 and 238; PSA NM 7: 11 cards, #s 57, 71, 92, 104, 112, 129, 172, 174, 188, 218 and 219; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 60 and 149. Grades 58% NM to NM/MT, 42% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). SMR value approaches $2,200.00. Starting Bid: $375

80468 1954 Topps Baseball Complete Set (250). This classic series is renown for its bold colors and portrait plus action shot format. With high-powered rookies like Hank Aaron, Al Kaline, Ernie Banks and Tommy Lasorda and not one but two Ted William cards, it is no mystery with this edition is so popular after almost 60 years. A total of 36 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded- PSA NM-MT 8 (OC): 2 cards, #s 174 and 182; PSA NM 7 (OC): 1 card, #109; PSA EX-MT 6: 7 cards, #s 17 Rizzuto, 32 Snider, 60, 83 Collins, 94 Banks (MC), 122 and 190; PSA EX 5: 22 cards, #s 13 Martin, 20 Spahn, 37 Ford, 41, 46, 50 Berra, 64 (OC), 86, 87, 90 Mays, 92, 99, 128 Aaron, 131, 147, 161, 178, 191, 205 Sain, 209, 227 and 250 Williams; PSA VG-EX 4: 4 cards, #s 30 Mathews, 59, 201 Kaline and 211. Ungraded- including #s 1 Williams (VG), 3 Irvin (VG), 7 Kluszewski (VG/EX), 10 Robinson (GD/VG), 14 Roe (VG/EX), 36 Wilhelm (EX), 45 Ashburn (GD/VG), 70 Doby (GD/VG), 85 Turley (EX), 102 Hodges (VG/EX), 130 Bauer (VG/EX), 132 Lasorda (VG), 139 OBrien Twins (PR), 166 Podres (PR), 239 Skowron (GD). Grades 45% EX to EX/MT, 50% VG to VG/EX, 5% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $500 80469 1954 Topps Baseball Complete Set (250). Oered is a 1954 Topps complete set. This set features two Ted Williams cards and key rookie cards of Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Al Kaline, Hank Aaron and Tommy Lasorda. A total of six cards has been graded by SGC. Includes: #s 1 Williams (VG/EX), 3 Irvin (VG/EX), 7 Kluszewski (VG), 10 Robinson (EX), 13 Martin (VG), 17 Rizzuto (VG), 20 Spahn (GD), 30 Mathews (EX), 32 Snider (VG), 36 Wilhelm (VG/EX), 37 Ford (SGC), 45 Ashburn (GD), 50 Berra (VG/EX), 70 Doby (EX), 85 Turley (VG/EX), 90 Mays (SGC 60 EX 5), 94 Banks (SGC 50 VG/EX 4), 102 Hodges (VG), 128 Aaron (SGC 60 EX 5),132 Lasorda (VG/EX), 139 The OBrien Twins (VG), 166 Podres (VG), 201 Kaline (SGC 60 EX 5), 205 Sain (EX), 239 Skowron (VG/EX) and 250 Williams (SGC 50 VG/EX 4). Grades 40% EX (some better), 55% VG to VG/EX, 5% lesser. SMR value exceeds $1,600.00. Starting Bid: $375

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80470 1954 Wilson Franks Baseball SGC-Graded Partial Set (9). It takes mere seconds to realize why this scarce regional release is among the most coveted 1950s card promotions. Surpassing the technical assessment mainly based on centering is the visual strength of this presentation. Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, Roy McMillan and Vern Stephens; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, Ferris Fain, Johnny Groth and Hank Sauer; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards, Red Schoendienst and Enos Slaughter; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Carl Erskine; SGC Authentic: 1 card, Harvey Kuenn. The SMR value of this presentation is $1,100.00+. Please see our single card section for the remaining cards from this same extremely high end assembly! Starting Bid: $300

80471 1955 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (320). Oered is a 1955 Bowman Baseball complete set of 320 cards. The unique design of this set makes this one of the most dicult to nd in high-grade. A total of 13 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 11 cards, #s 10 Rizzuto, 29 Schoendienst, 33 Fox, 38 Wynn, 89 Boudreau, 130 Ashburn, 168 Berra, 179 Aaron, 184 Mays, 197 Kiner and 202 Mantle; PSA EX 5: 2 cards, #s 60 Slaughter and 134 Feller. Ungraded - includes #s 1 Wilhelm (EX/MT), 22 Campanella (EX), 23 Kaline (EX), 37 Reese (EX), 59 Ford (EX), 65 Zimmer (EX/MT), 68 Howard (EX/MT), 103 Mathews (EX), 158 Hodges (EX), 171 Roberts (EX), 242 Banks (EX/MT), 246 Bauer (EX), 265 Barlick (VG/EX), 267 Honochick (EX/MT), 303 Conlan (EX), 315 Hubbard (EX). Grades 5% NM, 90% EX to EX/MT, 5% VG/ EX. SMR value approaches $1,200.00. Starting Bid: $375

80472 1955 Topps Baseball SGC High Grade Quartet (4) - With Pop One SGC 96 MINT 9 Gomez. Four very glossy and bright pack fresh 55 classics. Includes: #s 9 Miller (SGC 88 NM/MT 8, Pop 3 with 4 higher), 17 Hofman (SGC 88 NM/MT 8, Pop 5 with 1 higher), 35 Jolly (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5, Pop 3 with none higher), and 71 Gomez (SGC 96 MINT 9, Pop 1 with none higher). SMR value exceeds $700.00. Starting Bid: $100

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80473 1955 Topps Baseball PSA NM-MT 8 Group (5). Surprisingly white borders and vibrant colors characterize this eye catching selection of 1955 Topps baseball cards, all grade PSA NM-MT 8. The presentation includes: #s 31 Warren Spahn, 35 Dave Jolly, 117 Mel Roach, 155 Eddie Mathews and 161 Chuck Tanner. The SMR value is over $1,100.00. Starting Bid: $250

80474 1955 Topps Baseball PSA-Graded Cards (25). A strong high quality presentation to get you started toward that complete set. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 76 and 87; PSA NMMT 8: 12 cards, #s 35, 37, 38 Turley, 56 (2), 71, 74, 85, 90, 102, 105 and 172; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #184; PSA NM 7: 8 cards, #s 16, 22 Skowron, 38 Turley, 44, 46, 80, 138 and 181; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #171; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #79. SMR value exceeds $1,800.00. Starting Bid: $300

80475 1955 Topps Baseball Complete Set (206). Very nice mostly high end 206-card complete set. A total of 9 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Rhodes (EX), 2 Williams (VG), 4 Kaline (VG/EX), 28 Banks (EX), 31 Spahn (VG/EX), 47 Aaron (VG/EX), 50 Robinson (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 75 Amoros (EX), 92 Zimmer (VG), 100 Irvin (VG/EX), 120 Kluszewski (EX), 123 Koufax (SGC 60 EX 5), 124 Killebrew (GD/VG), 125 Boyer (VG/EX), 152 Agganis (EX), 155 Mathews (EX), 164 Clemente (SGC 50 VG/EX 4), 166 Bauer (SGC 60 EX 5), 187 Hodges (VG/ EX), 188 Silvera (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 189 Rizzuto (EX), 194 Mays (SGC 60 EX 5), 198 Berra (VG), 206 Daley (SGC 84 NM 7), 210 Snider (SGC 60 EX 5). Grades 5% NM to NM/MT, 78% EX to EX/MT, 17% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,700.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80477 1956 Gum Products Adventure High Grade Complete Set (100) With Schmeling. Oered is a high grade 1956 Gum Products Adventure Set. Scarce and desirable issue pictures the greatest pugilists of the day (and yesteryear) against a patriotic backdrop of red, white and blue. Along with the pugilists, there is a whole other variety of cards that depict other events. A total of 15 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA GEM MINT 10: 2 cards, #s 43 Walcott and The Pilot Boat Pet; PSA MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 9, 33 Willard, 42 Charles, 46 and 54; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #18; PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 22, 34 Dempsey, 41 Joe Louis, 44 Marciano and 86 Schmeling. Grades 67% NM to NM/MT, 33% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). Starting Bid: $150

80476 1955 Topps Baseball Complete Set (206). Oered is a 1955 Topps complete set of 206 cards with high powered rookie cards of Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax and Harmon Killebrew in overall solid middle grade. Highlights include - #s 2 Williams (PSA EX-MT 6), 4 Kaline (GD/VG), 28 Banks (VG/EX), 31 Spahn (EX), 47 Aaron (PSA EX 5), 50 Robinson (VG), 75 Amoros (VG/EX), 120 Kluszewski (EX), 123 Koufax (VG), 124 Killebrew (PSA EX 5), 125 Boyer (EX), 152 Agganis (VG), 164 Clemente (PSA EX 5), 189 Rizzuto (VG), 194 Mays (PSA EXMT 6), 198 Berra (VG/EX), 210 Snider (VG/EX). Grades 28% EX to EX/MT, 62% VG to VG/EX, 10% PR to GD. SMR value exceeds $1,800.00. Starting Bid: $500

80478 1956 Topps Chicago Cubs PSA-NM-MT 8 Trio (3) - All Three Variations! With Bowman a name of the past, Topps could have rested on their laurels with their 1956 edition but in addition to a now classic design and added an innovation largely overlooked in baseball card production-the team card. They even made three dierent versions of each team in the rst series. Oered is one of each variation of card #11 Chicago Cubs: Name on Left (One higher), Name Centered (None higher) and Dated 1955 (Only four higher) Each is the white back variety, is graded PSA NM-MT 8 and is well worth the assessment. Starting Bid: $250

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80479 1956 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (340). The 1956 Topps issue is similar in design to the previous years product, making use of both a portrait and an action picture on the card fronts. A total of 38 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA NMMT 8: 10 cards, #s 93, 133, 240 Ford, 262, 295 Labine, 298, 303, 306, 310 and 331; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #130 Mays; PSA NM 7: 23 cards, #s 20 Kaline, 29, 33 Clemente, 41, 61 Skowron, 73, 78, 84, 98, 132, 138, 143, 146, 152, 169, 206, 208 Howard, 225, 233, 260 Reese, 271, 286 and 293; PSA EX-MT 6: 4 cards #s 15 Banks, 79 Koufax, 135 Mantle and 200 Feller. Ungraded - Including: #s 1 Harridge (EX/MT), 5 Williams (EX), 8 Alston (EX/MT), 10 Spahn (EX/MT), 25 Kluszewski (EX), 30 Robinson (EX/ MT), 31 Aaron (EX), 101 Campanella (VG/EX), 107 Mathews (VG/EX), 109 Slaughter (EX/MT), 110 Berra (VG), 113 Rizzuto (EX/MT), 118 Fox (EX), 120 Ashburn (EX), 140 Score (EX), 145 Hodges (EX/ MT), 150 Snider (EX), 164 Killebrew (EX), 166 Dodgers Team (VG/EX), 180 Roberts (EX), 181 Martin (EX), 187 Wynn (NM), 194 Irvin (EX/MT), 226 Giants Team (EX/MT), 251 Yankees Team (EX/MT), 292 Aparicio (EX), 307 Wilhelm (EX/MT) and 332 Larsen (EX/MT). Grades 20% NM to NM/MT, 73% EX to EX/MT, 7% lesser. SMR value exceeds $3,500.00. Starting Bid: $750

80480 1956 Topps Baseball Complete Set (340) Plus Checklists and Wrapper. Few sets capture the nostalgic appeal of the era like the 1956 Topps baseball series. This mostly high end set has lots of character and bright glossy cards. A total of 11 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Harridge (VG), 5 Williams (VG/EX), 8 Alston (EX), 10 Spahn (VG), 15 Banks (VG/EX), 20 Kaline (EX), 25 Kluszewski (EX), 30 Robinson (VG/EX), 31 Aaron (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), 33 Clemente (SGC 84 NM 7), 61 Skowron (EX), 73 Terwilliger (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 79 Koufax (VG/EX), 101 Campanella (EX), 107 Mathews (EX), 109 Slaughter (trimmed), 110 Berra (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 113 Rizzuto (VG/EX), 118 Fox (VG/ EX), 120 Ashburn (VG/EX), 122 Nixon (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 130 Mays (EX), 135 Mantle (SGC 60 EX 5), 140 Score (SGC 84 NM 7), 145 Hodges (VG/EX), 150 Snider (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 164 Killebrew (VG/EX), 166 Dodgers Team (VG), 180 Roberts (EX), 181 Martin (EX), 187 Wynn (EX), 194 Irvin (EX), 200 Feller (EX), 208 Howard (VG/EX), 226 Giants Team (VG/EX), 240 Ford (SGC 84 NM 7), 251 Yankees (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 260 Reese (EX), 292 Aparicio (EX), 307 Wilhelm (EX/MT), 332 Larsen (VG/EX), CL 1/3 (VG/EX), CL 2/4 (SGC 60 EX 5). Grades 12% NM to NM/MT, 76% EX to EX/MT, 12% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,700.00. Starting Bid: $750

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80481 1956 Topps Baseball Complete Set (340) Plus Checklist. The 1956 Topps issue is similar in design to the previous years product, making use of both a portrait and an action picture on the card fronts. This high end presentation goes well beyond the already impressive grade breakdown. Lots of colorful and glossy cards in this presentation. A total of 18 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 88 NM/ MT 8: 2 cards, #s 30 Robinson and 130 Mays; SGC 84 NM 7: 7 cards, #s 33 Clemente, 50 Rhodes, 99 Zimmer, 113 Rizzuto, 173 Podres, 251 Yankees and 260 Reese; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 8 cards, #s 31 Aaron, 79 Koufax, 101 Campanella 118 Fox, 135 Mantle, 150 Snider, 166 Dodgers and 292 Aparicio; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #5 Williams. Ungraded - include #s 1 Harridge (VG/EX), 8 Alston (EX/MT), 10 Spahn (EX), 15 Banks (EX/MT), 20 Kaline (VG/EX), 25 Kluszewski (VG/EX), 61 Skowron (EX), 107 Mathews (EX), 109 Slaughter (EX), 110 Berra (VG/EX), 120 Ashburn (EX/MT), 140 Score (VG/EX), 145 Hodges (EX), 164 Killebrew (EX/ MT), 180 Roberts (EX/MT), 181 Martin (VG/EX), 187 Wynn (EX), 194 Irvin (EX), 200 Feller (VG/EX), 208 Howard (EX), 226 Giants Team (VG/EX), 240 Ford (EX), 307 Wilhelm (VG/EX), 332 Larsen (EX/MT), CL 2/4 (VG/EX). Grades 10% NM to NM/MT, 80% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $3,700.00. Starting Bid: $750

80482 1957 Topps Baseball PSA-Graded Partial Set (120). Oered is a collection of 120 1957 Topps baseball cards, every card has been graded by PSA. This would make a great start toward putting together a complete set. Include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 20 cards, #s 34, 46, 59, 71, 87, 118, 137, 139, 163, 169, 183, 211, 218, 221, 244, 253, 308, 343 (OC), 353 and 394; PSA NM 7: 47 cards, #s 27, 58, 68, 69, 73, 85 Doby, 92, 98, 111, 120 Lemon, 146, 148, 151, 159, 162, 182, 187, 191, 201, 209, 213, 219, 226, 231, 235, 241, 243, 247, 256, 281, 285, 290, 291, 322, 323, 334, 337, 340, 341, 348, 351, 360, 365, 366, 367, 382 and NN Lucky Penny (OC); PSA EX-MT 6: 42 cards, #s 10 Mays (OC), 12, 13, 15 Roberts, 25 Ford, 32, 35 Robinson, 47, 49, 57, 67, 91 (ST), 116, 124, 129, 138, 170 Snider, 172, 193, 204 (ST), 214, 216, 229, 237, 251, 259, 261, 300 (MC), 301, 317 Giants, 333 (ST), 347, 359, 374, 375, 378 (ST), 383, 389, 392, 399, 401 and 403; PSA EX 5: 6 cards, #s 23, 55 Banks, 104, 123, 181 and 402; PSA VG-EX 4: 3 cards, #s 1 Williams, 20 Aaron and 90 Spahn; PSA VG 3: 2 cards, #s 21 and 134. SMR value is over $2,700.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80483 1957 Topps Baseball Complete Set (407). Oered is a nice, almost entirely mid-grade complete set of 1957 Topps baseball cards. Plenty of rookies in this set including Drysdale, Frank & Brooks Robinson, Mazeroski, Colavito, Richardson, Kubek and Bunning. Five cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Williams (EX), 2 Berra (VG/EX), 7 Aparicio (VG/EX), 10 Mays (EX), 15 Roberts (EX), 18 Drysdale (GD), 20 Aaron (EX), 24 Mazeroski (EX), 25 Ford (VG/EX), 30 Reese (EX), 35 Robinson (VG/EX), 38 Fox (VG/EX), 40 Wynn (EX), 55 Banks (VG/EX), 62 Martin (EX), 70 Ashburn (EX), 76 Clemente (EX), 80 Hodges (EX), 85 Doby (VG/EX), 90 Spahn (VG), 95 Mantle (PSA EX 5), 97 Yankees Team (EX), 121 Boyer (VG/EX), 125 Kaline (EX), 165 Kluszewski (VG), 170 Snider (EX/MT), 203 Wilhelm (EX), 210 Campanella (ALT, pants erased), 212 Colavito (PSA NM-MT 8 OC), 250 Mathews (EX), 277 Podres (EX), 286 Richardson (EX/MT), 302 Koufax (PSA EX 5), 312 Kubek (VG/EX), 317 Giants Team (EX), 324 Dodgers Team (EX), 328 Robinson (PSA NM 7), 338 Bunning (VG/EX), 400 Dodgers Sluggers (EX/MT) and 407 Yankee Power Hitters (PSA VG-EX 4). Grades 50% EX to EX/MT, 45% VG to VG/EX, 5% lesser. SMR value exceeds $1000.00. Starting Bid: $375

80484 1958 Topps Baseball Near Master Set (494) With 31 Variations, Emblem and Contest Card Plus 2 Bazooka Redemptions. Really nice evenly conditioned near complete master set including over 30 yellow letters or team variations plus extras. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Williams (VG/EX), 5 Mays (VG/EX), 25 Drysdale (GD/VG), 30 Aaron (VG/EX), 30 Aaron/YL (GD), 47 Maris (PSA EX-MT 6), 52 Clemente/WL (VG), 70 Kaline (VG/EX), 70 Kaline/YL (EX), 85 Aparicio (VG/EX), 85 Aparicio/YL (GD, pen mark), 88 Snider (EX), 90 Roberts (VG/EX), 100 Wynn (EX), 100 Wynn/YL (EX), 101 Richardson (VG/EX), 101 Richardson/YL (GD), 102 (PSA NM-MT 8), 115 Bunning (VG/EX), 150 Mantle (PSA EX 5), 162 Hodges (EX), 187 Koufax (VG/EX), 204 (PSA NM-MT 8), 205 (PSA EX-MT 6), 230 Ashburn (VG), 238 Mazeroski (EX), 246 Yankees Team (GD), 270 Spahn (EX), 271 Martin (VG), 285 Robinson (GD), 288 Killebrew (EX), 307 Robinson (EX), 310 Banks (EX), 314 Alston/Snider (PSA EX 5), 320 Ford (GD), 321 Williams/Kluszewski (PSA EX-MT+ 6.5), 343 Cepeda (PSA NM 7), 351 Braves Fence Busters (EX), 368 Colavito (GD), 370 Berra (GD), 375 Reese (EX), 418 Mantle/Aaron (VG), 420 Pinson (EX), 430 Thomson (PSA NM-MT 8), 436 Mays/Snider (VG/EX), 440 Mathews (EX), 464 Flood (EX), 476 Musial AS (PSA NM 7), 480 Mathews AS (NM), 482 Banks AS (EX/MT), 484 Robinson AS (EX), 485 Williams AS (VG/EX), 486 Mays AS (VG), 487 Mantle AS (VG/EX), 488 Aaron AS (EX), 494 Spahn AS (EX), Team Emblem (VG) and Contest Card (EX). Bazooka redemptions include Milwaukee Braves (cut along bottom edge) and Cardinals (EX). Grades 7% NM, 72% EX to EX/MT, 21% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). 529 total cards. SMR value approaches $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80485 1959 Fleer Ted Williams High Grade Complete Set (80). The 80-card release from Fleer tells the life story of baseball legend Ted Williams, from early childhood through the 1958 season. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is considered scarce. This is a nice set in which the cards that have been graded at the EX to EX/MT level are more for centering issues and not corner problems. A total of 12 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded Cards SGC 96 MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 67 Williams/Snead and 69; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #46; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 5 cards, #s 24, 52, 58, 65 and 77; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #18; SGC 84 NM 7: 2 cards, #s 21 and 75 Collins/Ruth/Williams; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #68 Ted Signs. Ungraded Cards - include #s 1 The Early Years (EX), 2 Ruth/Williams (EX), 11 Foxx/Williams (EX), 63 Teds All-Star (EX), 70 Thorpe/Williams (EX/MT) and 80 Teds Goals (EX). Grades 37% NM to NM/MT, 63% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $800.00. Starting Bid: $300

80486 1959 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (572). Many stars on a multitude of cards are presented in this 1959 Topps baseball set. If Mantle is your guy, he is on no less than 3 cards, four if you count team cards. A total of 17 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 415 Mazeroski and 518 Cuellar; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 3 cards, #s 272, 434 and 540; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 4 cards, #s 338 Anderson, 360 Kaline, 450 Mathews and 528 Pirates; SGC 84 NM 7: 6 cards, #s 20 Snider, 380 Aaron, 387 Drysdale, 397, 435 Robinson and 461 Mantle BT; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 1 card, #468 Snider BT; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #180 Berra. Ungraded - include #s 10 Mantle (VG/EX), 40 Spahn (VG/EX), 50 Mays (EX), 102 Alou (EX), 150 Musial (VG/EX), 163 Koufax (VG/EX), 202 Maris (EX/ MT), 260 Wynn (EX), 270 Hodges (trimmed), 295 Martin (EX/MT), 300 Ashburn (EX), 317 NL Hitting Kings (EX/MT), 350 Banks (EX), 352 Roberts (VG/EX), 430 Ford (VG/ EX), 439 Robinson (EX/MT), 464 Mays HL (EX), 467 Aaron HL (EX), 470 Musial HL (EX/MT), 478 Clemente (EX), 509 Cash (EX/MT), 510 Yankees Team (EX), 514 Gibson (EX), 515 Killebrew (VG/EX), 543 Corsair Trio (EX/MT), 550 Campanella (VG/EX), 559 Banks AS (EX), 561 Aaron AS (GD), 562 Kaline AS (VG/EX), 563 Mays AS (VG/EX), 564 Mantle AS (VG) and 571 Spahn AS (VG/EX). Grades 15% NM to NM/MT, 70% EX to EX/MT, 15% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,100.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80487 1959 Topps Baseball Complete Set (572). The 1959 Topps baseball series closed Topps rst decade of baseball card productions and remains widely popular among modern hobbyists. With the concluding All Star cards as an added bonus, the set contains dozens of HoFers and stars of the era, plus a young rookie named Bob Gibson. A total of 9 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 10 Mantle (SGC 60 EX 5), 20 Snider (SGC 84 NM 7), 40 Spahn (VG), 50 Mays (VG/EX), 102 Alou (EX), 147 Cubs Clubbers (SGC 84 NM 7), 150 Musial (EX), 163 Koufax (VG/EX), 180 Berra (EX), 193 (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5), 202 Maris (SGC 84 NM 7), 260 Wynn (VG/ EX), 270 Hodges (SGC 84 NM 7), 295 Martin (EX), 300 Ashburn (VG/EX), 317 NL Hitting Kings (EX/MT), 338 Anderson (EX/MT), 350 Banks (EX/MT), 352 Roberts (VG/EX), 360 Kaline (EX), 380 Aaron (VG/EX), 387 Drysdale (EX), 430 Ford (EX), 435 Robinson (VG/EX), 439 Robinson (VG), 450 Mathews (EX), 461 Mantle HL (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 464 Mays HL (EX), 468 Snider HL (EX/MT), 470 Musial HL (SGC 84 NM 7), 478 Clemente (VG/EX), 509 Cash (EX), 510 Yankees Team (PR, marked), 514 Gibson (VG/EX), 515 Killebrew (EX), 543 Corsair Trio (VG), 550 Campanella (GD/VG), 553 Cepeda AS (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 559 Banks AS (EX/MT), 561 Aaron AS (EX/MT), 563 Mays AS (FR), 564 Mantle AS (FR), 571 Spahn AS (EX). Grades 6% NM to NM/MT, 72% EX to EX/MT, 22% VG to VG/EX (with a few lesser, including all team cards marked). SMR value exceeds $900.00. Starting Bid: $500

80488 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats Complete Set (79) With PSA Mint 9 Ruth. When almost every subject has earned Hall of Fame status the title Baseball Greats is bragging but matter of fact. Which is why this series is so popular with hobbyists. This is a very strong presentation with key names like Lajoie (#1), Gehrig, Wagner, Williams and Ruth. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 2 Mathewson (EX/MT), 3 Ruth (PSA MINT 9), 6 Johnson (EX/MT), 15 Grith (PSA NM 7), 26 Feller (NM), 28 Gehrig (PSA NM 7), 42 Cobb (PSA NM 7), 47 Young (EX/MT), 62 Wagner (NM), 65 Heilmann (PSA NM-MT 8), 69 Hoyt (PSA NMMT 8), 72 Williams (VG). Grades 28% NM to NM/MT, 58% EX to EX/MT, 14% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $700.00.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80489 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats Complete Set (79) - #11 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 8.0. Rank: #11 on the PSA Set Registry. When almost every subject has earned Hall of Fame status the title Baseball Greats is not bragging but simply fact. This is a very strong presentation with every key name a NM/MT beauty. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 1 card, # Evers; PSA NM-MT 8: 78 cards, #s 1 Lajoie, 2 Mathewson, 3 Ruth, 4 Hubbell, 5, 6 Johnson, 7 Bender, 8, 9 Brown, 10 Speaker, 11, 12, 13 Sisler, 14 Mack, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Collins, 21, 22, 23, 24 Cochrane, 25, 26 Feller, 27, 28 Gehrig,29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Ott, 37, 38, 39, 40 Tinker, 41 Baker, 42 Cobb, 43, 44 Anson, 45, 46 Plank, 47 Young, 48, 49, 50 Chance, 51, 52, 53 Foxx, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 Grove, 61, 62 Wagner, 63, 64, 65, 66 McGraw, 67 Jennings, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72 Williams, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 and 79. Starting Bid: $750

80490 1960 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (572). Oered is a 1960 Topps complete set of 572 cards. This set features rookie cards of Carl Yastrzemski, Willie McCovey and Jim Kaat, along with all of the superstars from this era. A total of 20 cards have been graded by a third party service. Includes: Graded -SGC 96 MINT 9: 1 card, #506; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #165; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 4 cards, #s 22, 173 Martin, 239 and 541; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #570 Drysdale AS; SGC 84 NM 7: 8 cards, #s 28 Robinson, 55 Mazeroski, 295 Hodges, 480 Berra, 484, 535, 564 Mays AS and 566 Aaron AS; PSA NM 7 (OC): 1 card, #350 Mantle; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #160 Mantle/Boyer; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 3 cards, #s 73 Gibson, 148 Yastrzemski and 326 Clemente; PSA EX 5: 1 card. #563 Mantle AS. Ungraded - include #s 1 Wynn (EX/MT), 7 Mays/Rigney (EX/MT), 10 Banks (EX), 35 Ford (EX), 50 Kaline (VG/EX), 136 Kaat (EX), 200 Mays (EX), 210 Killebrew (EX), 250 Musial (EX), 300 Aaron (EX), 316 McCovey (EX), 332 Yankees Team (EX), 343 Koufax (EX), 377 Maris (EX), 420 Mathews (EX), 445 Spahn (EX/MT), 475 Drysdale (EX), 490 Robinson (EX), 493 Snider (EX), 554 McCovey AS (EX), 558 Mathews AS (EX), 560 Banks AS (VG/EX), 561 Kaline AS (EX) and 565 Maris AS (VG). Grades 20% NM to NM/MT, 75% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser. SMR value exceeds $1,400.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80491 1961 Golden Press Baseball Hall of Fame Complete Set (33) - #2 on the SGC Set Registry! GPA: 95.2. Rank: #2 on the SGC Set Registry. A theme of excellence permeates this oering, as the top condition of this classic set matches the elite status of the Cooperstown enshrinees honored within. Includes: Graded SGC 98 GEM MINT 10: 5 cards, #s 4 Greenberg, 14 Cronin, 15 Traynor, 19 Frisch and 21 Baker; SGC 96 MINT 9: 21 cards, #s 2 Cleveland, 5 Terry, 6 Hubbell, 7 Hornsby, 9 DiMaggio, 10 Gehringer, 11 Hartnett, 12 Cochrane, 13 Sisler, 16 Gehrig, 17 Grove, 20 Simmons, 22 Foxx, 23 McGraw, 24 Mathewson, 25 Cobb, 26 Vance, 27 Dickey, 29 Johnson, 31 Lajoie and 33 Young; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 5 cards, #s 1 Ott, 3 Ruth, 18 Bender, 28 Collins and 30 Speaker; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 2 cards, #s 8 Dean and 32 Wagner. SMR value exceeds $2,600. SGC 98 GEM MINT 10s were gured at the MINT 9 level. Starting Bid: $500

80492 1961 Topps Baseball PSA Mint 9 Collection (44). Oered is a seemingly awless selection of 1961 Topps baseball cards including a scarcer high number. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 44 cards, #s 6, 12, 14, 24, 31, 32 Sadecki (None higher), 34, 36, 38, 39 (None higher), 52, 57, 59, 62, 73 (None higher), 76, 77, 79 (None higher), 100 Haddix, 127 (None higher), 158 (None higher), 178 (None higher), 208, 217, 224 (None higher), 239 (None higher), 262 (None higher), 263 (None higher), 283 (None higher), 284 (None higher), 319 (None higher), 332, 353(None higher), 362 Funk (Pop 7 with none higher), 377 (None higher), 384, 411, 423, 431, 446, 448, 462 (None higher), 504 and 544 Thomas. The SMR value of this exclusively Mint group is over $2,500.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80493 1961 Topps Baseball Complete Set (587). Very nice mostly EX or better assembly with lots of attractive cards. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 2 Maris (EX), 10 Robinson (EX), 35 Santo (EX), 41 Clemente/Mays LL (EX), 44 Mantle/Maris LL (EX), 80 Killebrew (PSA NM 7), 120 Mathews (VG/ EX), 141 Williams (EX), 150 Mays (EX), 160 Ford (EX), 200 Spahn (EX/MT), 211 Gibson (VG/EX), 228 Yankees Team (EX/MT), 260 Drysdale (EX/MT), 287 Yastrzemski (EX/ MT), 290 Musial (PSA NM 7), 300 Mantle (PSA EX 5), 307 Mantle WS (PSA EX-MT 6), 344 Koufax (VG/EX), 350 Banks (EX), 360 Robinson (EX), 371 Skowron SP (VG), 388 Clemente (EX), 401 Ruth HL (EX), 405 Gehrig BT (PSA NM-MT 8), 406 Mantle HL (PR), 415 Aaron (miscut), 417 Marichal SP (EX/MT), 425 Berra (EX), 429 Kaline (VG/ EX), 430 Mazeroski SP (EX), 443 Snider (EX), 455 Wynn (EX), 460 Hodges (EX), 472 Berra MVP (EX/MT), 475 Mantle MVP (PSA NM 7), 478 Maris MVP (EX/MT), 480 Campanella MVP (EX), 482 Mays MVP (EX), 484 Aaron MVP (EX), 485 Banks MVP (PSA MINT 9), 517 McCovey (EX), 571 Mazeroski AS (EX/MT), 572 Robinson AS (VG/EX), 575 Banks AS (EX), 576 Maris AS (EX/MT), 577 Aaron AS (VG/EX), 578 Mantle AS (PSA VG-EX 4), 579 Mays AS (PSA NM-MT 8), 580 Kaline AS (VG/EX), 586 Ford AS (PSA NM-MT 8), 589 Spahn AS (EX/MT). Grades 13% NM to NM/MT, 77% EX to EX/MT, 11% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,700.00. Starting Bid: $500 80494 1961 Topps Baseball Mid to High Grade Complete Set (587). The 1961 Topps set includes ve dierent Mickey Mantle cards, and was Topps rst venture into the popular League Leader subset. The Most Valuable Player subset, an extremely dicult high number run, and the rookie cards of Juan Marichal, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo also highlight this set. A total of 18 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards, #s 20 Roberts, 189 CL, 224, 225, 574 Aparicio AS, 580 Kaline AS and 586 Ford AS; PSA NM 7: 11 cards, #s 44 Mantle/Maris LL, 150 Mays, 177, 290 Musial, 300 Mantle, 410, 417 Marichal, 475 Mantle MVP, 484 Aaron MVP, 570 Fox AS and 575 Banks AS. Ungraded - include #s 2 Maris (VG/EX), 10 Robinson (EX), 35 Santo (EX/MT), 41 Clemente/Mays LL (EX), 80 Killebrew (EX), 120 Mathews (VG/EX), 141 Williams (EX), 160 Ford (EX/MT), 200 Spahn (EX/MT), 207 Dodger Southpaws (EX), 211 Gibson (EX), 228 Yankees Team (EX), 260 Drysdale (EX), 287 Yastrzemski (EX), 307 Mantle WS (EX/MT), 344 Koufax (VG), 350 Banks (VG/EX), 360 Robinson (EX), 371 Skowron SP (EX), 388 Clemente (EX), 401 Ruth HL (VG), 405 Gehrig HL (VG/EX), 406 Mantle HL (NM), 415 Aaron (EX), 425 Berra (EX), 429 Kaline (miscut), 430 Mazeroski SP (EX), 443 Snider (EX), 455 Wynn (EX), 460 Hodges (EX), 478 Maris MVP (VG/EX), 480 Campanella MVP (VG), 482 Mays MVP (EX), 485 Banks MVP (EX), 517 McCovey (EX), 571 Mazeroski AS (EX), 572 Robinson AS (EX), 576 Maris AS (VG/EX), 577 Aaron AS (VG/EX), 578 Mantle AS (VG/EX), 579 Mays AS (EX) and 589 Spahn AS (VG/EX). Grades 15% NM to NM/MT, 67% EX to EX/MT, 18% VG to VG/EX. SMR value approaches $1,600. Starting Bid: $375

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80495 1962 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (598) With 7 Variations. Oered is a 598-card complete set of 1962 Topps baseball cards. This is an attractive presentation oering lots of well preserved examples. The seven variations include Walls, Angels Team, Hoeft, Reni, Willey, Yost, Moon, A total of 29 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 13 cards, #s 85 Hodges, 135 Ruth, 143 Ruth, 145, 235 Ford WS, 312 Spahn IA, 360 Berra, 465, 537 Indians, 563, 569, 594 Uecker and 596 Pepitone; PSA NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, #s 140 Ruth/Gehrig and 208 Martin; PSA NM 7: 8 cards, #s 5 Koufax, 25 Banks, 30 Mathews, 80, 320 Aaron, 350 Robinson, 425 Yastrzemski and 592 Bouton; PSA EXMT 6: 5 cards, #s 10 Clemente, 18 Mantle/Mays, 53 Mantle LL, 318 Mantle IA and 471 Mantle AS; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #200 Mantle. Ungraded - include #s 1 Maris (EX), 45 Robinson (EX), 50 Musial (EX/MT), 60 Koufax/Drysdale LL (EX/MT), 70 Killebrew (EX), 99 Powell (EX), 100 Spahn (EX/MT), 139 Ruth (NM), 150 Kaline (EX), 167 McCarver (EX), 199 Perry (EX), 218 Torre (EX/MT), 251 Yankees Team (EX/MT), 288 Williams (EX), 300 Mays (NM), 310 Ford (EX/MT), 313 Maris IA (EX), 315 Ford IA (EX), 317 Musial IA (EX/MT), 340 Drysdale (EX), 387 Brock (EX), 394 Aaron AS (EX/MT), 395 Mays AS (EX/MT), 396 Robinson AS (EX), 401 Maris/Cepeda (EX), 475 Ford AS (EX), 500 Snider (EX), 505 Marichal (NM), 530 Gibson SP (EX), 544 McCovey SP (EX), 598 Hickman (VG/EX). Grades 24% NM to NM/MT, 71% EX to EX/MT, 5% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $2,500.00. Starting Bid: $750

80496 1963 Fleer Baseball High Grade Complete Set With Checklist (67). Very strong high end set with many fresh looking cards. A great set to treat yourself to. A total of 14 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Gem MINT 10: 1 card, #28 Cottier; PSA MINT 9: 3 cards, #s 5 Mays, 32 Santo and 50 (ST); PSA NM-MT 8: 9 cards, #s 4 Robinson, 21, 26, 30, 41 Drysdale (ST), 42 Koufax, 59 Mazeroski, 60 Boyer (ST) and 63 White; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #61 Gibson. Ungraded - include #s 8 Yastrzemski (EX), 43 Wills (EX/MT), 45 Spahn (VG/EX), 46 Adcock SP (EX), 56 Clemente (EX) and Checklist (VG/EX). Grades 32% NM to NM/MT, 59% EX to EX/MT, 9% VG to VG/EX. SMR value approaches $3,000.00. Starting Bid: $750

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80497 1963 Topps Baseball PSA Mint 9 Collection (20). Oered is a seemingly awless selection of 1963 Topps baseball cards including ve cards from the scarcer middle series. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 20 cards, #s 59, 215, 234, 276, 371, 399, 405, 419, 425, 432, 441, 454 Fowler/Card # on Orange, 463, 465, 491, 504, 524 Cardinals, 528, 532 and 560. The SMR value of this exclusively Mint group is over $1,400.00. Starting Bid: $200

80498 1963 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (576). Collectors hadnt seen the combination of portrait and in action pose layout since 1956 but the result was well worth the wait. The design of the 1963 series has kept it atop many My Favorite lists and this a very attractive assembly worthy of the title. Endless radiant hues and glossy surfaces stop only because you reach the last card in the set. A total of 29 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded Cards: PSA MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 183, 461, 492, 504 and 507; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 3 cards, #s 111, 142 and 497; PSA NM-MT 8: 14 cards, #s 25 Kaline, 212, 214, 242 Banks/Aaron, 270, 273, 345 Robinson, 432, 440 Marichal, 447, 466 Freehan, 471, 482 and 563; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #550 Snider; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 360 Drysdale and 505 Flood; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 2 cards, #s 300 Mays and 537 Rose; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 173 Bombers best and 200 Mantle. Ungraded - includes #s: 1 Aaron LDR (EX), 2 Mantle LDR (NM), 3 Aaron/Mays LDR (EX), 18 Bucs Blasters (EX), 68 Snider/Hodges (EX/MT), 115 Yaz (EX/MT), 120 Maris (EX), 138 Mays/Musial (NM), 210 Koufax (EX/ MT), 228 Oliva (EX/MT), 250 Musial (NM), 340 Berra (EX/MT), 380 Banks (EX/MT), 400 F. Robinson (EX/MT), 472 Brock (NM), 490 McCovey (EX/MT), 500 Killebrew (EX/ MT), 540 Clemente (EX/MT), 544 Staub (EX/MT) and 553 Stargell (EX). Grades 27% NM to NM/MT, 68% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser (some commons factory short or possibly from a presentation set). SMR value approaches $2,400.00. Starting Bid: $750

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80499 1963 Topps Baseball Near Set (517/576) - Instant Set Registry Recognition! This presentation generates an impressive 88.9 GPA. This high quality presentation comes to us from a veteran hobbyist and was many years in the making. Colors and gloss were certainly what this condition-conscious collector looked for. Overall, this is an impressive accumulation and only the new owner will know how long it will take to nd the same quality examples to nish the set. Surprisingly, only a handful of the scarcer middle and high numbers are unaccounted for. Note: About 10% of this set is from a Presentation Sets Topps produced exclusively for employees or important clients (noted players are marked with an * below). These sets are notable for their coloring and glossy appearance. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 31 cards, #s 47, 52, 61, 76, 77, 81, 106, 143, 177, 211, 215, 218, 220, 246, 257, 384, 402, 435, 467, 486, 489, 492, 499, 510, 515, 518, 521, 531, 538, 551 and 571; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 120 cards, w/#s 138 Musial/Mays, 345 Robinson, 440 Marichal, 446 Ford* and 500 Killebrew*; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 257 cards, w/#s 68 Snider/Hodges, 125 Roberts, 169 Perry RC, 233 Stengel*, 242 Aaron/Banks, 247 Yankees, 250 Musial, 275 Mathews, 300 Mays, 320 Spahn, 353 B. Williams, 360 Drysdale, 380 Banks, 400 Robinson*, 525 Fox, 540 Clemente, 544 Staub RC, 550 Snider; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 97 cards, w/#s 25 Kaline, 115 Yastrzemski, 120 Maris, 126 Uecker, 173 Bombers Best*, 200 Mantle, 210 Koufax, 228 Oliva RC, 340 Berra*, 472 Brock, 490 McCovey and 553 Stargell RC; SGC 84 NM 7: 12 cards, w/#537 Rose RC. Please see our web site for a detailed list of the contents of this set. Starting Bid: $5,000

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80500 1964 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (587). The nice, but simple design is the basis for the popularity of the 1964 Topps series. Loads of specialty cards ll this set, the condition is sure to please the mid to high grade collector. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: #s 1 Koufax LL (EX), 5 Koufax/Drysdale LL (EX/MT), 9 Mays/ Aaron LL (EX), 21 Berra (EX/MT), 29 Brock (EX/ MT), 35 Mathews (EX), 50 Mantle (PSA EX-MT 6), 55 Banks (NM), 120 Drysdale (EX/MT), 125 Rose (EX), 146 John (NM), 150 Mays (EX/MT), 155 Snider (EX/MT), 167 Piniella (EX/MT), 177 Killebrew (NM), 200 Koufax (PSA NM 7), 210 Yastrzemski (PSA NM-MT+ 8.5), 225 Maris (PSA NM-MT 8), 230 Robinson (EX-MT), 243 Allen (EX), 250 Kaline (PSA NM-MT 8), 260 Robinson (EX), 287 Conigliaro (EX), 300 Aaron (EX), 320 Colavito (PSA NM-MT 8), 331 A.L. Bombers (PSA NM-MT 8), 342 Stargell (EX), 350 McCovey (EX/MT), 380 Ford (EX), 400 Spahn (EX/MT), 423 Aaron/Mays (PSA NM-MT 8), 440 Clemente (EX), 460 Gibson (NM), 468 Perry (EX), 541 Niekro (PSA NM-MT 8). Grades 20% NM to NM/MT, 75% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser. SMR value exceeds $1,300.00. Starting Bid: $25 80501 1964 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (587). This is a very clean and mostly high end complete set. A total of 8 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Koufax LL (EX), 5 Koufax/Drysdale LL (EX/MT), 9 Mays/Aaron LL (EX), 21 Berra (EX), 29 Brock (EX), 35 Mathews (EX), 50 Mantle (SGC 60 EX 5), 55 Banks (EX), 120 Drysdale (EX), 125 Rose (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 146 John (EX/MT), 150 Mays (SGC 84 NM 7), 155 Snider (EX), 167 Piniella (EX), 177 Killebrew (EX), 200 Koufax (EX), 210 Yastrzemski (EX), 225 Maris (EX), 230 Robinson (EX), 243 Allen (EX/MT), 250 Kaline (EX), 260 Robinson (VG), 287 Conigliaro (EX/ MT), 300 Aaron (EX), 306 Mays/Cepeda (EX), 331 A.L. Bombers (SGC 84 NM 7), 342 Stargell (EX/ MT), 350 McCovey (EX/MT), 380 Ford (EX), 400 Spahn (EX), 423 Aaron/Mays (SGC 84 NM 7), 433 Yankees (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 440 Clemente (SGC 84 NM 7), 460 Gibson (VG/EX), 468 Perry (VG/ EX), 541 Niekro (EX/MT), 561 Wise (SGC 88 NM/ MT 8). Grades 23% NM to NM/MT, 67% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80502 1964 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (587). Considered by many collectors as one of the nest sets produced by Topps in the 1960s, this edition challenged the brains of gum chewing sports fans with the introduction of a high-tech new feature where answers to a trivia question is revealed by rubbing a white panel with a coin. A total of 78 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 22 cards, #s 68, 133, 140 WS, 158 188 CL, 256, 260 Robinson, 262 Shannon, 286, 295 Craig, 301, 323, 345, 346, 349, 351, 369, 378, 382, 389, 411 and 448; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 61 and 360 Pepitone; PSA NM-MT 8: 39 cards, #s 14, 27 Mets, 50 Mantle, 84, 88, 93, 101, 110, 119, 127, 136 Koufax WS, 173, 192, 244 LaRussa, 255, 259, 261, 280 Marichal, 287 Conigliaro, 315, 321, 336, 338, 343, 357, 362, 363, 391, 398, 399, 412, 419, 459, 510, 512, 552, 580 Podres and 586 Piersall; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #307; PSA NM 7: 12 cards, #s 9 Aaron/Mays LL, 47, 52, 80 Pinson, 107, 189, 210 Yastrzemski, 342 Stargell, 380 Ford, 407 Freehan, 479 and 543 Uecker; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 21 Berra and 125 Rose. Ungraded - include #s 1 Koufax LL (EX), 5 Koufax/Drysdale LL (EX), 29 Brock (EX), 35 Mathews (EX), 55 Banks (EX), 120 Drysdale (EX), 146 John (VG), 150 Mays (EX), 155 Snider (VG/EX), 167 Piniella (EX/MT), 177 Killebrew (NM), 200 Koufax (EX), 225 Maris (miscut), 243 Allen (VG/EX), 250 Kaline (EX), 300 Aaron (EX), 306 Mays/Cepeda (EX/MT), 331 A.L. Bombers (EX/MT), 400 Spahn (EX/MT), 423 Aaron/Mays (miscut), 440 Clemente (EX), 460 Gibson (NM), 468 Perry (EX), 541 Niekro (NM). Grades 52% NM to NM/ MT, 40% EX to EX/MT, 8% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $3,200.00. Starting Bid: $600

80503 1964 Topps Giants Baseball PSA Mint 9 Collection (9) - With Mantle and Mays Short Print! 1964 Topps Giants are a post card sized eort which allowed even bigger and better portraits of your favorite 1960s baseball heroes. This entire selection is virtually awless and contains famous HoFer short print Willie Mays. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 9 cards, #s 9 Colavito, 11 Clemente, 23 Pearson, 25 Mantle, 26 Torre, 32 Pascual, 49 Aaron, 51 Mays SP and 56 Pinson. The SMR value on this all MINT presentation is over $1,400.00. Starting Bid: $300

80504 1964 Topps Giants Baseball High Grade Complete Set (60). Topps released the oversized Giants issue in 1964 to much acclaim in the hobby. A long list of HoFers and stars but a modest overall roster make this set jam-packed with star power. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Gem MINT 10: 1 card, #8 McMillan; PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 24, 25 Mantle, 31 Spahn and 54; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #56; PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 2, 22 and 50 Robinson. Ungraded - include #s 3 Koufax (NM), 7 Ford (EX/MT), 11 Clemente (EX/MT), 12 Kaline (NM), 29 Robinson (NM), 38 Killebrew (NM), 41 Gibson (NM), 48 Yastrzemski (EX/MT), 49 Aaron (NM), 51 Mays (NM). Grades 78% NM to NM/MT, 22% EX to EX/MT. SMR value exceeds $500.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80505 1964 Topps Giants Baseball Complete Set (60) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 93.2. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Topps released the oversized Giants issue in 1964 to much acclaim in the hobby. This modest 60-card production is certainly not hurting for star power with almost 20 HoFers plus a lucky seven short prints. Only one card has been graded NM (a tough in high grade #57) with the other 98% encapsulated NM/MT to Mint! Exactly half of the set (30 cards) have been graded 96 MINT 9. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 30 cards, #s 1 Peters, 5, 7 Ford, 8, 9 Colavito, 12 Kaline, 13 Fox, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 29 Robinson, 31 Spahn, 32, 34, 36, 37 Marichal, 38 Killebrew, 39 Aparicio, 40, 41 Gibson, 42, 44 Oliva, 49 Aaron, 51 Mays, 55 and 60 Skowron; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 19 cards, #s 2, 4, 6, 14, 21, 25 Mantle, 28, 33, 35, 43, 45, 46, 48 Yastrzemski, 50 Robinson, 52 Williams, 53, 54, 56, 58 Santo; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 10 cards, #s 3 Koufax, 10 Bunning, 11 Clemente, 15, 17, 26, 27, 30, 47 and 59; SGC 84 NM 7: 1 card, #57. Starting Bid: $750 80506 1965 Topps Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set (598). For the hobbyist looking for it all, this set can deliver. Style, color, World Series highlights, rookies, stars, superstars and Hall of Famers (including a few HoF rookies), even scarce short-print subjects. This 598-card complete set can best be described as being well above what is normally encountered. A total of 13 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 1 card, #513 Yankees Team; PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 160 Clemente, 300 Koufax, 477 Carlton, 533 McGraw and Perez (OC); PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 3 Mantle LL, 170 Aaron, 207 Rose and 526 Hunter; PSA EX-MT 6: 3 cards, #s 5 Mantle LL, 134 Mantle HR and 350 Mantle. Ungraded - include #s 2 Clemente/Aaron LL (VG/EX), 8 Koufax/Drysdale LL (EX), 16 Morgan (EX/MT), 50 Marichal (EX/MT), 74 Petrocelli (EX/MT), 120 Robinson (EX/MT), 130 Kaline (EX), 145 Tiant (NM), 150 Robinson (EX), 155 Maris (NM),176 McCovey (EX), 205 Spahn (EX), 220 Williams (NM), 236 McLain (EX), 250 Mays (EX/ MT), 260 Drysdale (EX/MT), 282 Murakami (EX), 320 Gibson (EX), 330 Ford (EX), 377 Stargell (EX), 385 Yastrzemski (EX), 400 Killebrew (EX), 460 Allen (EX), 461 Niekro (EX), 470 Berra (NM), 500 Mathews (EX/MT), 510 Banks (EX), 519 Uecker (EX), 540 Brock SP (VG/EX) and 551 Mets Team SP (EX/MT). Grades 23% NM to NM/MT, 72% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser (a few trimmed). SMR value exceeds $2,100.00. Starting Bid: $750

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80507 1966 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (598). This eye-catching presentation was assembled over an extended period of time. Card by card, the 598-piece complete set was put together with an eye for quality and visual appeal. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 365 Maris and 530 Roberts; PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 126 Palmer, 300 Clemente, 500 Aaron, 558 Scott and 580 Williams; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 50 Mantle (OC), 288 Sutton and 598 Perry; Including: #s 1 Mays (EX), 28 Niekro (EX/MT), 30 Rose (EX), 36 Hunter (EX), 70 Yastrzemski (EX), 72 Perez (EX/MT), 100 Koufax (EX/MT), 110 Banks (VG/EX), 120 Killebrew (EX/MT), 125 Brock (EX), 160 Ford (EX), 195 Morgan (EX), 200 Mathews (EX), 215 Clemente/Aaron/Mays LL (EX), 217 Mays/McCovey LL (EX/MT), 223 Koufax/Drysdale LL (EX/MT), 225 Koufax/Gibson LL (NM), 254 Jenkins (EX/MT), 255 Stargell (EX/MT), 310 Robinson (EX/MT), 320 Gibson (EX/MT), 390 Robinson (EX/ MT), 410 Kaline (NM), 420 Marichal (EX/MT), 430 Drysdale (EX/MT), 469 Murcer (NM), 526 Twins SP (EX/MT), 540 McLain SP (EX/MT), 547 Clark SP (EX), 550 McCovey SP (EX), 583 Tigers SP (EX/MT) and 591 Jackson SP (EX/MT). Grades 30% NM to NM/MT, 65% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser (a few trimmed/miscut). SMR value exceeds $2,900.00. Starting Bid: $500

80508 1967 Kahns Weiners Baseball Complete Set (41) - #2 on the SGC Set Registry. Set GPA: 86.7. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! The bright red, yellow and white packaging combined with images of their favorite baseball players must have made for an irresistible inducement for youngsters happily strolling down the grocery meat section shopping with mom. Like every Kahns Weiner series, the simple design looks as fresh and fashionable today as they were 40+ years ago. This presentation contains a complete set of 41 subjects including Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Pete Rose and Willie Stargell. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 3 cards, #s 10 Davis, 26 Menke and 34 Shaw; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 5 cards, #s 5 Alvis, 16 Helms/Large, 17 Johnson, 20 Kranepool/Yellow & White and 32 Rose; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 14 cards, #s 4 Alou/ Yellow & White, 9 Cloninger, 14 Hargan, 15 Harper, 18 Johnson, 19 Jones, 22 May, 24 McCool, 28 Pavelich, 30 Pinson, 31 Ribant, 37 Torre/Large, 39 Wagner and 40 Whiteld/Large; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 7 cards, #s 2 Alley, 3 Alou/Full-Length, 6 Boyer/Yellow & White, 8 Carty, 29 Perez, 38 Veale and 41 Woodward; SGC 84 NM 7: 9 cards, #s 1 Aaron/Large, 7 Cardenas, 12 Ellis/Large, Red Cap, 13 Fisher, 21 Maloney/Yellow & White, 23 Mazeroski/Yellow & White, 33 Shamsky, 35 Siebert and 36 Stargell; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, #s 25 McDowell and 27 Pagliaroni; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #11 Edwards. Starting Bid: $375

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80509 1967 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (609). Little doubt as to why this series is such a hobby favorite. Who can resist the pair of rst-ballot Hall of Fame rookies in Tom Seaver and Rod Carew; high numbers including short prints of Brooks Robinson, Rocky Colavito, Mark Belanger and Tommy John and the clean design. A total of 15 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 369 Hunter, 453, 540 Cash and 557; PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards, #s 66, 213, 475 Palmer, 519, 552, 561 and 593; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 150 Mantle, 400 Clemente, 480 McCovey and 581 Seaver; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #569 Carew. Ungraded - include #s 1 The Champs (EX), 5 Ford (EX/MT), 30 Kaline (EX), 45 Maris (EX), 55 Drysdale (EX/MT), 100 Robinson (EX), 140 Stargell (EX/MT), 146 Carlton (EX/MT), 166 Mathews (EX/MT), 200 Mays (EX/MT), 210 Gibson (EX), 215 Banks (EX), 216 Bengal Belters (EX), 236 Koufax/Gibson LL (EX/MT), 242 Clemente/Aaron LL (EX/MT), 244 Aaron/Mays LL (EX/MT), 250 Aaron (EX), 285 Brock (EX), 315 Williams (EX/MT), 320 Perry (EX), 326 Uecker (EX), 337 Morgan (EX), 355 Yastrzemski (EX), 423 Mays/McCovey (EX/MT), 430 Rose (EX), 445 Sutton (EX), 456 Niekro (EX/MT), 460 Killebrew (EX), 476 Perez SP (EX/MT), 500 Marichal (VG/EX), 536 Niekro (EX/MT), 558 Belanger (EX/MT), 560 Bunning (EX/MT), 570 Wills (EX/MT), 580 Colavito (NM), 600 Robinson (EX/MT), 604 Red Sox Team (EX/MT) and 609 John (EX). Grades 25% NM to NM/MT, 70% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser. SMR value approaches $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

80510 1967 Topps Baseball SGC 96 Mint 9 Collection (30 Dierent). One of two very high quality selections in this auction featuring nearly awless cards from the 1967 Topps baseball series, all graded 96 Mint 9. This lot is anchored by a Mint 2nd Series Mantle checklist and HoFer Jim Kaat. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 Mint 9: 30 cards, #s 8, 11, 19, 39, 41, 58, 89, 103 Mantle Checklist, 107, 110, 117, 141, 192, 211 Twins, 226, 256, 259, 289, 300 Kaat, 327 Angels, 368, 381, 412 Rookies, 416, 425, 437 Senators, 506, 518, 523 Merritt and 530 Alou. The SMR value of this all 96 Mint 9 is $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80511 1967 Topps Baseball SGC 96 Mint 9 Collection (28 Dierent). One of two lots in this auction featuring a selection of nearly awless cards from the 1967 Topps baseball series. This lot is anchored by a Mint 4th Series checklist and High number. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 Mint 9: 28 cards, #s 31, 128, 179 Rookies, 198, 221, 222 Rookies, 252, 255, 258, 260, 267, 273, 276, 278 Kaat CL, 329, 343, 346, 353, 357, 359, 407 Reds, 441, 444, 446, 451, 465, 508 and 541 Gibbon. The SMR value of this all 96 Mint 9 lot exceeds $1,500.00. Starting Bid: $300

80513 1967 Topps Test baseball Punch-Outs SGC-Graded Trio (3) - All Finest Known! The 1967 Topps Test Punch-Outs are among the more challenging 1960s Topps test editions to acquire. The combination of extremely limited distribution and their almost assured destruction nding unmolested and high grade examples is a rare treat not to be taken lightly. We are proud to have the opportunity to oer a high grade trio including: Elston Howard (SGC 84 NM 7), the only example graded to date by either SGC or PSA; Frank Robinson (SGC 84 NM 7), the highest grade recorded and one of only two; Chico Salmon (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), one of only two total graded to date. All are very rare cards of a nearly impossible to nd series. Starting Bid: $200

80512 1967 Topps Baseball PSA-Graded Collection (7). Oered is a very high grade selection of 1967 Topps baseball cards featuring either HoFers or scarce high numbers. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 2 cards, #s 191 Checklist-Mays, 241 AL RBI LDRs-Robinson/Killebrew/Powell; PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 320 Perry, 503 Dodgers, 573 White Sox, 604 Red Sox and 609 John. The SMR value of this presentation is over $750.00. Starting Bid: $200

80514 1968 Topps Baseball Complete Set (598). Nice collector grade assembly. Highlights include: #s 1 Clemente LL (EX), 3 Clemente/Aaron LL (EX/MT), 20 Robinson (VG/EX), 45 Seaver (VG/EX), 50 Mays (EX), 80 Carew (PSA NM 7), 86 Stargell (VG/EX), 100 Gibson (VG/EX), 110 Aaron (VG/EX), 144 Morgan (NM), 145 Drysdale (PSA NM-MT 8), 150 Clemente (EX), 177 Ryan (VG), 205 Marichal (EX), 220 Killebrew (VG/EX), 230 Rose (EX), 240 Kaline (EX), 247 Bench (PSA NM+ 7.5), 250 Yastrzemski (VG), 280 Mantle (PSA EX 5), 290 McCovey (EX), 330 Maris (EX), 355 Banks (GD/VG), 363 Carew AS (VG/EX), 369 Yastrzemski AS (VG/EX), 370 Aaron AS (VG/EX), 374 Clemente AS (EX), 378 Gibson AS (VG), 385 Hunter (VG/EX), 405 (PSA MINT 9), 408 Carlton (VG/EX), 480 Managers Dream (VG), 500 Robinson (VG/EX), 520 Brock (GD), 528 Tigers Team (EX), 530 Bird Belters (EX) and 575 Palmer (PSA MINT 9 OC). Grades 14% NM to NM/MT, 70% EX to EX/MT, 16% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $300

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80515 1968 Topps Baseball Mid To High Complete Set (598). Oered is a solid middle to high grade complete set of 1968 Topps baseball cards. This very evenly conditioned set has seven cards graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Clemente LL (EX), 3 Clemente/Aaron LL (VG), 20 Robinson (VG/EX), 45 Seaver (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 50 Mays (EX), 58 Mathews (EX), 80 Carew (NM), 86 Stargell (EX/MT), 100 Gibson (EX), 110 Aaron (SGC 84 NM 7), 144 Morgan (EX/MT), 145 Drysdale (NM), 150 Clemente (NM), 177 Ryan (SGC 84 NM 7), 205 Marichal (EX), 220 Killebrew (EX), 230 Rose (EX/MT), 240 Kaline (EX/MT), 247 Bench (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 250 Yastrzemski (EX), 280 Mantle (EX), 290 McCovey (EX), 330 Maris (EX/MT), 355 Banks (EX), 363 Carew AS (EX/MT), 369 Yastrzemski AS (NM), 370 Aaron AS (EX), 374 Clemente AS (EX/MT), 378 Gibson AS (EX), 385 Hunter (EX), 408 Carlton (EX/MT), 480 Managers Dream (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5), 490 Mantle/Mays/Killebrew (EX), 500 Robinson (EX), 520 Brock (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5), 528 Tigers Team (VG/EX), 530 Bird Belters (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 575 Palmer (EX). Grades 20% NM to NM/MT, 71% EX to EX/MT, 9% VG to VG/ EX. SMR value approaches $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

80516 1969 Kahns Wieners Near Master Set (25/29) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 90.3. Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Kahns Weiners were some of the most popular regional card promotions of the 1960s. The presentation of the 1969 baseball series (the nal Kahn production) comes from a nd of uncirculated cards which never made it to hot dog packages and store shelves. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 10 cards, #s 1 Aaron/Small, 8 Culver, 9 Horlen, 12 Maloney/Large, 14 Mazeroski/Yellow, 15 McDowell/Yellow, 16 Perez/Small, 16 Perez/Large, 17 Peters and 20 Torre; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 3 Alvis and 5 Blass; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 8 cards, #s 2 Alou, 6 Carroll, 10 Horton, 11 Johnson, 13 May/Yellow, 18 Santo/Yellow, 21 Veale, 22 Williams; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, #s 1 Aaron/Large and 13 May/Red; SGC 84 NM 7: 2 cards, #s 4 Arrigo and 14 Mazeroski/Red; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #7 Cloninger. Starting Bid: $500

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80517 1969 Milton Bradley, Topps & O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge, Topps Decal and 1970 Milton Bradley Complete Sets (5). A fun selection of specialty sets from 1969 and 1970. The ve sets feature many stars and Hall of Famers. Includes: 1969 Milton Bradley (320) - Complete set of 320 cards. Grades 90% EX to EX/MT with a few nicer, 10% lesser; 1969 O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge (24) - Complete set of 24 cards. w/Gibson (PSA NM-MT 8), Howard (PSA MINT 9), McCovey (PSA NM-MT 8), Yastrzemski (PSA NM-MT 8). Grades 42% NM to NM/MT, 33% EX to EX/MT, 25% VG to VG/EX; 1969 Topps Decal (48) - Complete set of 48 decals. Grades overall EX to NM. 1969 Topps Deckle Edge (35) - Complete set of 35 cards. Grades 83% EX to EX/MT (few better), 17% VG to VG/EX (one lesser). 1970 Milton Bradley (28) Complete set of 28 cards. w/Carew (PSA GEM MINT 10), Clemente (PSA MINT 9), Jackson (PSA MINT 9), McCovey (PSA GEM MINT 10), Rose (PSA MINT 9). Grades overall NM to NM/MT (some lesser). See our web site for a more detailed account of this collection. Starting Bid: $250

80518 1970, 1972 & 1976 O-Pee-Chee Baseball Mid To High Grade Complete Set Trio (3). A trio of O-Pee-Chee baseball sets are presented in mid to high grade and contains a 1970 Reggie Jackson SGC 92, which is the highest graded example to date by either SGC or PSA. A total of 11 cards have been graded by SGC. 1970 O-Pee-Chee (546) - Complete set of 546 cards. w/#s 1 Mets Team (EX), 10 Yastrzemski (EX), 140 Jackson (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5), 150 Killebrew (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 189 Munson (EX), 198 Ryan NL Playo (EX/MT), 210 Marichal (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 211 Williams (EX/MT), 220 Carlton (EX), 230 Robinson (NM), 290 Carew (EX), 300 Seaver (EX), 330 Brock (EX), 350 Clemente (VG/EX), 449 Palmer (EX), 458 Rose AS (EX), 459 Jackson AS (EX), 462 Aaron AS (VG/EX), 464 Bench AS (VG/EX), 500 Aaron (VG/EX), 530 Gibson (VG/EX). Grades 19% NM to NM/MT, 71% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. 1972 O-Pee-Chee (263) - Complete set of 263 cards. w/#s 37 Yastrzemski (EX/ MT), 49 Mays (EX), 79 Fisk (EX), 100 Robinson (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5), 130 Gibson (EX/MT), 237 Yankees (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5). Grades 11% NM to NM/MT, 81% EX to EX/MT, 8% VG to VG/EX. 1976 O-Pee-Chee (660) - Complete set of 660 cards. w/#s 1 Aaron RB (EX), 5 Seaver RB (SGC 96 MINT 9), 19 Brett (EX), 98 Eckersley (EX), 100 Hunter (SGC 96 MINT 9), 192 Carew/Munson LL (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5), 240 Rose (EX), 316 Yount (EX/MT), 330 Ryan (EX), 345 Ruth ATG (EX, wax on front), 441 Carter (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 480 Schmidt (EX), 500 Jackson (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 550 Aaron (SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5), 600 Seaver (EX/MT). Grades 34% NM to NM/MT, 56% EX to EX/MT, 10% lesser. Starting Bid: $500

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80519 1970 Topps Baseball High Grade Near Set (690/720). With their gray-bordered issue that heralded the onset of a new decade, Topps introduced the 1970 set. The issue is the beneciary of Topps elegant design by way of simplicity. It was exactly those gray borders that make high grade examples scarce. A total of 16 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 6 cards, #s 10 Yastrzemski, 58, 163, 220 Carlton, 290 Carew and 330 Brock; PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 150 Killebrew, 640 Kaline and 700 Robinson; PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 189 Munson, 350 Clemente, 580 Rose, 630 Banks, 660 Bench and 712 Ryan; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #197 Ryan NL. Ungraded including #s 140 Jackson (EX/MT), 211 Williams (NM), 230 Robinson (NM), 300 Seaver (NM), 449 Palmer (EX/MT), 458 Rose AS (EX), 459 Jackson AS (VG/EX), 464 Bench AS (EX/MT), 500 Aaron (EX/ MT), 600 Mays (EX/MT). Grades 52% NM to NM/MT, 40% EX to EX/MT, 8% lesser. SMR value exceeds $1,500.00. Starting Bid: $500 80520 1972 Topps Baseball Near Set (780/787) With 109 Autographed Cards! Oered is a 781-card near set of 1972 Topps baseball cards. Missing #s 35, 36, 49, 54, 91, 148, 226, 303, 304, 351, 420, 436, 441, 445, 530, 751 for completion. What makes this set special is that it has 109 cards autographed by the featured player. All of the signatures are on the fronts, the majority in blue and black ballpoint pen or thin marker. Signatures range from a 5 to 9 in presentation value, most in the higher levels of that range. The cards themselves are mostly EX to NM with just a few under the VG level. Highlights include: #s 37 Yastrzemski (VG/EX, signed), 38 Yastrzemski IA (EX, signed), 50 Mays IA (EX), 51 Killebrew (EX/MT), 79 Fisk/Cooper (EX, signed), 100 Robinson (VG/EX, signed), 299 Aaron (EX, signed), 300 Aaron IA (EX, signed), 309 Clemente (EX/MT, secretarial), 310 Clemente IA (EX), 433 Bench (EX, signed), 434 Bench IA (EX, signed), 435 Jackson (EX/MT, secretarial), 550 Robinson (EX/MT, signed), 559 Rose (EX, signed), 560 Rose IA (VG/EX, signed), 595 Ryan (VG), 686 Garvey (EX, signed), 695 Carew (EX, signed), 696 Carew IA (EX, signed), 752 Morgan TR (NM) and 754 Robinson TR (EX/MT, signed). Grades mainly EX to NM with just some below the VG level. See our web site for a list of the autographed cards. Starting Bid: $375 80521 1973 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (660). A tremendous array of stars and rookies including Mike Schmidt are included in this set. There are plenty of cards to be graded. A total of 12 cards have already been graded. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 4 cards w/#s 100 Aaron, 175 Robinson, 190 Gibson and 478 Johnson ATL; PSA NM-MT 8: 6 cards w/#s 50 Clemente, 130 Rose, 142 Munson, 472 Gehrig ATL, 614 Evans and 615 Schmidt; PSA NM 7: 2 cards w/#s 67 Ryan/Carlton LL and 255 Jackson. Ungraded - include #s 1 Aaron/ Mays/Ruth ATL (EX), 90 Robinson (NM/MT), 193 Fisk (NM), 220 Ryan (NM), 245 Yastrzemski (EX), 280 Kaline (EX/MT), 300 Carlton (EX), 305 Mays (NM), 350 Seaver (EX), 380 Bench (EX), 474 Ruth ATL (NM), 613 Boone (EX). Grades 50% NM to NM/MT, 50% EX to EX/MT. SMR value exceeds $800.00. Starting Bid: $150

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80523 Rare 1973 Topps Test Comics Collection (6). Strictly a test issue, if ever publicly issued at all, the 24 players in the 1973 Topps Comics issue appear on 4-5/8 x 3-7/16 waxed paper wrappers. The design is reminiscent of the popular Bazooka Joe comics and they were intended to house pieces of bubble gum. The inside of the wrapper combines a color photo and facsimile autograph with a comic-style presentation of the players career highlights. This group consists of Nate Colbert, Willie Davis, Mike Epstein (EX), Mickey Lolich, Lee May (EX) and George Scott. Grades NM/MT unless noted. Starting Bid: $300

80522 1973 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (660). Oered is a high grade 660-card complete set of 1973 Topps baseball cards. In total, 13 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 4 cards, #s 213 Garvey, 474 Ruth LDR, 613 Boone RC and 614 Evans RC; PSA NMMT 8: 5 cards, #s 50 Clemente, 220 Ryan, 235 Hunter, 275 Perez and 350 Seaver; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #174 Gossage; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 473 Aaron LDR and 615 Schmidt; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #130 Rose. Ungraded - Including #s 1 Aaron/Ruth/Mays (EX/MT), 67 Carlton/Ryan LL (trimmed), 100 Aaron (EX/MT), 193 Fisk (NM/MT), 255 Jackson (EX/MT), 305 Mays (EX/MT) and 380 Bench (NM/ MT). Grades 65% NM to NM/MT, 35% EX to EX/MT (a few lesser). The SMR value of just the dozen graded cards is over $725.00. Starting Bid: $150

80524 1977 Topps Baseball Cards Hoard (8,500+). If you have some special memory about the year 1977 or just love the bright and colorful design Topps used for this edition then this presentation is for you. Oered are over 8,500 Topps baseball cards from 1977. The cards are unsearched and may contain dozens of stars and HoFers. Condition ranges from VG to NM/MT. A fun lot for the collector who loves to sort cards and build sets or the dealer looking to expand their inventory. Starting Bid: $250

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80525 1978 Topps Baseball Cards Hoard (8,800+). If you have some special memory about the year 1978 or just love the bright and colorful design Topps used for this edition then this presentation is for you. Oered are over 8,500 Topps baseball cards from 1978. The cards are unsearched and may contain dozens of stars and HoFers. Condition ranges from VG to NM/MT. A fun lot for the collector who loves to sort cards and build sets or the dealer looking to expand their inventory. Starting Bid: $250

80527 1980 Topps Baseball Cards Hoard (18,000+). If you have some special memory about the year 1980 or just love the bright and colorful design Topps used for this edition then this presentation is for you. Oered are over 18,000 Topps baseball cards from 1980. The cards are unsearched and may contain dozens of stars and HoFers. Condition ranges from VG to NM/MT. A fun lot for the collector who loves to sort cards and build sets or the dealer looking to expand their inventory. Starting Bid: $500

80526 1979 Topps Baseball Cards Hoard (20,000+). If you have some special memory about the year 1979 or just love the bright and colorful design Topps used for this edition then this presentation is for you. Oered are over 20,000 Topps baseball cards from 1979. The cards are unsearched and may contain dozens of stars and HoFers. Condition ranges from VG to NM/MT. A fun lot for the collector who loves to sort cards and build sets or the dealer looking to expand their inventory. Starting Bid: $500

80528 1981 Topps Baseball Cards Hoard (20,000+). If you have some special memory about the year 1981 or just love the bright and colorful design Topps used for this edition then this presentation is for you. Oered are over 20,000 Topps baseball cards from 1981. The cards are unsearched and may contain dozens of stars and HoFers. Condition ranges from VG to NM/MT. A fun lot for the collector who loves to sort cards and build sets or the dealer looking to expand their inventory. Starting Bid: $500

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80529 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Joe Lopchick #32 PSA NM 7. One of eighteen at the NM level with fteen higher. This Boston Celtics HoFer is one of a precious few basketball subjects to appear on a trading card before 1957. Nicely centered, the card shows a small area of stray printers ink near his hand and light corner tip wear. The reverse surface is awless. Any vertical streaking are lines in the plastic holder and not the card. A high end gem and a prized addition to any vintage basketball collection. Starting Bid: $150

80530 1948 Bowman Basketball High Grade Low Number Set (36). This low number set contains rookie cards of Red Holzman and Joe Fulks. This set is seldom seen complete and now is a great opportunity to own the rst series basketball set produced by the Bowman company. A total of 15 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 11 cards, #s 7, 8, 10 Davies, 11 Play Card, 14, 17 Play Card, 18, 20, 23 Play Card, 24 and 26; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 5 Play Card, 21 and 25; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #27. Ungraded Cards - include #s 1 Caverley (VG/EX), 9 Phillip (EX/MT), 32 Holzman (VG/EX), 34 Fulks (EX/MT). Grades 39% NM to NM/MT, 50% EX to EX/MT, 11% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $2,300. Starting Bid: $500

80531 1957 Topps Paul Arizin #10 PSA NM-MT 8. By 1957, Topps had established relationships with card collectors young and old for three of the four major sports. Thankfully Topps did take on an unproven court thus giving the hobby a major Basketball release not seen since 1949. Oered is a striking copy of card #10 of the Phil. Warriors Paul Arizin. With all the earmarks one expects, this copy has been graded PSA NM-MT 8. Starting Bid: $150

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1961 Fleer Basketball - #2 on the SGC Set Registry.


The 1961 Fleer Basketball series appeared at a time when no other card promoting the sport was available. The following SGC-Graded single cards and small groups represent the #2 entry on the SGC Set Registry with a collective 93.1 GPA. They represent some of the nest examples SGC has graded to date. A ner assembly would be dicult to compile.

80532 1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain #8 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. One of three at the NM/MT level with ten grading higher. At a time when above-the-rim play was much more of an anomaly than it is in todays game, Wilt Chamberlain dominated opposing defenses with his 7 ft 1 in frame. Arguably one of the most important cards in not just the 61 Fleer series but the entire basketball card hobby. In terms of quality, this one is about as sweet as a one-hundred point game. This high grade representation has been graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8 and boasts brilliant color and registration, corner tips and edges that suggest a newly-opened wax pack as this card hasnt seemed to have been barely handled in the last half century. Exceptionally bright in its visual appeal destined for the nest vintage basketball collection. Starting Bid: $500

80533 1961 Fleer Jerry West #43 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop Two with None Higher! Jerry West starred at West Virginia, leading them to the 1959 NCAA championship, before serving as co-captain with Oscar Robertson on the 1960 U.S. Olympic gold medal team in Rome. West played in nine NBA Finals, winning in 1971, the same year the Lakers established a modern North American professional record of 33 straight wins. This is one of only two that have been bestowed an SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 label with none grading higher. Card displays close to awless centering, four sharp corners; as well as brilliant color and gloss. Starting Bid: $300

80534 1961 Fleer Al Attles #1 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - High Quality First Card. Four examples have graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8 with only two higher! Graded for centering. Very impressive for a condition sensitive #1 card. Starting Bid: $225

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80535 1961 Fleer Jerry West IA #66 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5. Only three examples have graded SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 with only two higher! High quality nal card, last only in the numbering. Starting Bid: $200

80537 1961 Fleer Larry Costello #9 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Three With None Higher. One of a trio at the SGC 96 Mint 9 plateau with none grading higher. Perfectly centered stunner! Starting Bid: $100

80539 1961 Fleer Walter Dukes #11 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Fresh from the pack gem. Starting Bid: $100

80541 1961 Fleer Hal Greer #16 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Two with None Higher! One of only two examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Great color and gloss plus four sharp corners. Starting Bid: $200

80536 1961 Fleer Carl Braun #7 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher!. The only example at the SGC 96 Mint 9 level with none higher. Beautiful pack fresh example and SGCs nest to date. Starting Bid: $100

80538 1961 Fleer Bob Cousy #10 PSA Mint 9. One of twenty graded PSA Mint 9 with one recorded higher! Couseys glare practically dares you to nd a nicer copy. Starting Bid: $200

80540 1961 Fleer Tom Gola #14 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest SGC Grade Recorded. This is one of four examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Unquestionable quality. Starting Bid: $100

80542 1961 Fleer Richie Guerin #17 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Two With None Higher! One of only two examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Flawless gem, uncompromising quality. Starting Bid: $100

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80543 1961 Fleer Cli Hagan #18 SGC 96 Mint 9 - SGCs Finest! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Great color and gloss. An attention grabber. Starting Bid: $100

80545 1961 Fleer Bailey Howell #20 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Three with None Higher. One of a trio graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Starting Bid: $150

80547 1961 Fleer Sam Jones #23 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest SGC Grade Available. One of only three examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Unquestionable quality! Vibrant and fresh. Starting Bid: $200

80549 1961 Fleer Oscar Robertson #36 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 None Graded Higher. One of eleven at the NM/MT level with none grading higher. Could have just been pulled from a pack yesterday; impressive color and gloss. Starting Bid: $300

80544 1961 Fleer Tommy Heinsohn #19 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Wow! pretty well sums it up. Starting Bid: $200

80546 1961 Fleer Rod Hundley #21 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! The chance to own SGCs nest submission to date. Virtually unimprovable. Starting Bid: $150

80548 1961 Fleer Clyde Lovellette #29 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! The best of a total of 34 submitted to SGC to date. Tough to improve upon. Starting Bid: $150

80550 1961 Fleer Bill Russell #38 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Highest SGC Graded Known. Four examples have been graded SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 with none higher! A hairline shift in centering and we could have had the rst 96. Starting Bid: $150

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80551 1961 Fleer Dolph Schayes #39 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop two with None Higher! To date, this and only one other have been graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! The best of a total of 48 submitted to SGC. Starting Bid: $150

80553 1961 Fleer Jack Twyman #42 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest SGC Graded Known. One of only four examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Perfect centering and razor corners. Unimprovable. Starting Bid: $200

80555 1961 Fleer Elgin Baylor IA #46 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest SGC Grade Recorded. One of only a trio of examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! A card worthy of the all-time great. Starting Bid: $200

80557 1961 Fleer Bob Cousy IA #49 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! The nest copy of a total of 57 SGC submissions. Starting Bid: $200

80552 1961 Fleer Gene Shue #41 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Two with None Higher. One of only two graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Hard to believe a better one might exist. Starting Bid: $100

80554 1961 Fleer Paul Arizin IA #45 SGC 96 Mint 9 - The One and Only SGC 96! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Another fresh from the pack head turner. Starting Bid: $200

80556 1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain IA #47 SGC 92 NM/ MT+ 8.5 - One of Three with One Higher. Three examples have earned the SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 label with one higher! Another fresh from the pack beauty. Starting Bid: $150

80558 1961 Fleer Richie Guerin IA #52 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest SGC Grade Known. One of just three examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Among the nest of 34 judged by SGC. Starting Bid: $150

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80559 1961 Fleer Tommy Heinsohn IA #54 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop Two with None Higher! Only two have been graded SGC 96 Mint 9 to date with none recorded higher! Starting Bid: $150

80561 1961 Fleer Bill Russell IA #62 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Highest SGC Grade. Seven examples have graded SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 with none higher! Perfect gloss and razor corners. Starting Bid: $100

80563 1961 Fleer Jack Twyman #65 PSA Mint 9. One of fourteen graded PSA Mint 9 with one recorded higher! Among the nest of over 200 graded to date. Starting Bid: $200

80560 1961 Fleer Rudy Larusso IA #57 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest SGC Grade Known. One of a trio of SGC 96 Mint 9 examples known with none recorded higher! Starting Bid: $100

80562 1961 Fleer Dolph Schayes IA #63 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! The only example graded SGC 96 Mint 9 with none recorded higher! Starting Bid: $150

80564 1961 Fleer Basketball SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 Group (6). Every cards displays a quartet of razor corners and problem free surfaces. A hairline shift in centering would certainly have resulted in a half-grade boost. All pack fresh examples and the rst In Action format cards by Topps. Includes: Graded - SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 6 cards, #s 48 Costello IA, 51 Gola IA, 53 Hagan IA, 55 Howell IA, 59 Petit IA and 60 Ramsey IA. The SMR value is over $1,200.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80565 1961 Fleer Basketball SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 Group (4) - With Two Pop One with None Higher Status. Each card in this modest-sized group is a virtual feast for the eyes. All four are satisfying gems sure to please the most condition conscientious basketball enthusiast. Includes: Graded - SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 4 cards, #s 25 John Kerr (Pop One with None Higher!), 26 Rudy Larusso (Pop Two with One Higher!), 34 Bob Petit (Pop Four with None Higher!) and 40 Frank Selvy (Pop One with None Higher!). The SMR value is just over $1,100.00. Starting Bid: $200

80566 1961 Fleer Basketball SGC 88 NM/MT 8 Group (6). Exceptionally clean assembly combined with an eye toward centering. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 6 cards, #s 6 Bob Boozer (Pop six, one higher), 22 KC Jones (Pop six, one higher), 32 Willie Naulls (Pop ve, one higher), 44 Len Wilkens (Pop seven, three higher), 58 Clyde Lovellette (Pop nine, one higher) and 64 Gene Shue (Pop three, two higher). SMR value is $805.00 Starting Bid: $200

80567 1961 Fleer Basketball Complete High-Grade Set (66). The roster may be all too brief-only 66 names-but the percentage of Hall of Famers is startling. Twenty-nine (44%) names are now enshrined at Springeld! If that werent enough Baylor, Chamberlain, Robertson and West all make their rookie card appearances within this lone Fleer Gum basketball production (pre-1980). A total of 13 cards have been graded by PSA. Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 7 Braun and 38 Russell (OC), 61 Robertson IA; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 8 Chamberlain, 36 Robertson, 43 West and 62 Russell IA, PSA EX-MT 6: 6 cards, #s 1 Attles, 3 Baylor, 10 Cousy, 22 K.C. Jones, 44 Wilkins, 66 West IA. Ungraded - including #s 16 Greer (EX/MT), 19 Heinsohn (EX/MT), 23 Sam Jones (EX/MT), 46 Baylor IA (EX/ MT), 47 Chamberlain IA (EX,small) and 49 Cousy IA (VG/EX). Grades 30% NM to NM-MT, 70% EX to EX/MT (most due to centering) with one lesser. The SMR value of graded cards is over $3,200.00. Starting Bid: $750

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80568 1961 Fleer Basketball 5-Cent Wax Pack GAI NM-MT 8 - with Chamberlain Rookie Showing on Back! We would have been more than pleased to have the opportunity to oer any pair of extremely scarce and completely original unopened wax packs from the 1961 Fleer basketball series. To be able to do so and say each pack is not only high grade but reveals hidden treasure in the form of the rookie cards of two basketball legends is almost too good to be true. This fully protected 5-cent pack shows barely any sign of ever being circulated and has been graded GAI NM-MT 8. Clearly visible as the last or top card in the pack is a nicely centered rookie card of Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain! How very rare is it to not only nd high grade unopened material from the early 1960s but be guaranteed the key card from the series? A truly special opportunity for the Basketball enthusiast and just a super cool item to be able to add to your collection. Starting Bid: $500

80569 1961 Fleer Basketball 5-Cent Wax Pack GAI NM-MT 8 - with Jerry West Rookie Showing on Back! This is the second of two extremely scarce and completely original unopened wax packs from the 1961 Fleer basketball series. As is true of its twin, this fully protected 5-cent pack shows barely any sign of ever being circulated and has been graded GAI NMMT 8. Clearly visible as the last or top card in the pack is a rookie card of Basketball legend Jerry West! How very rare is it to not only nd high grade unopened material from the early 1960s but be guaranteed a key card from the series? Special opportunities like this are presented very rarely. For the Basketball specialist looking to add an fantastic piece to their collection. Starting Bid: $500

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80570 1969/70 Topps Basketball Complete Set (99). One of the most collectible basketball sets in the hobby, this classic tall boy issue includes an abundance of key Hall of Fame rookie cards including Thurmond, Hawkins, Cunningham, Lucas, Bing, Unseld, Reed, Hayes, Monroe and DeBusschere. Centering issues typically plague the set making overall high-grade oerings like this is a pleasing opportunity. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 35 Baylor, 43 Bradley, 50 Robertson, 90 West, 98 Frazier and 99 Checklist; PSA EX-MT 6: 3 cards, #s 1 Chamberlain, 20 Havlicek and 25 Alcindor; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #10 Thurmond. Ungraded - include #s 15 Hawkins (EX/MT), 44 Wilkens (EX/MT), 55 Bing (EX/MT), 56 Unseld (EX/MT), 60 Reed (EX/MT), 75 Hayes (EX) and 80 Monroe (EX) . Grades 22% NM, 78% EX to EX/MT.SMR value of graded cards exceeds $1,100.00. Starting Bid: $375

80571 1970/71 Topps Basketball High Grade Complete Set (175). Topps returned for the 1970-71 with a larger 175-card edition keeping the popular tall boy format. The set oered a list of HoFers plus the intriguing rookie card of future HoFer and LSU star Pete Maravich. Centering issues typically plague the set, so a predominately high-grade oering like this is a prime opportunity. Six cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 1 Alcindor/West/ Hayes LDR, 7 Bill Bradley, 101 Checklist and 123 Maravich; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 75 Alcindor (Abdul-Jabbar) and 160 West. Ungraded - #s 13 Riley (EX/MT), 24 CL (EX), 50 Chamberlain (EX+), 65 Baylor (EX/MT), 100 Robertson (EX/MT), 107 West AS (EX), 114 Robertson AS (NM), 137 Murphy (EX) and 175 Knicks (EX/MT). Grades 45% NM to NM/MT and 55% EX to EX/MT. SMR value of just the six graded cards is over $700.00. Starting Bid: $250
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80572 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 BVG NM-MT+ 8.5. This is one of the most sought-after modern cards of any sport and arguably the most popular basketball card from any era. For the basketball card collector, Michael Jordans rookie card is the pinnacle of their collection. The oered rookie is clearly a pack-fresh example, with near perfect centering and superb color. Graded BVG NM-MT+ 8.5. Subgrades - Centering 8, Edges 9, Corners 9, Surface 9. Starting Bid: $200

80573 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 BVG Gem Mint 9.5. Were proud to oer to the collecting public this condition scarcity. Like a last-second, fall-away buzzer beater to win the Championship, nothing could be sweeter than this the rst mainstream card that introduced the most talented and exciting player to join the NBA ranks. Put this one in the safe deposit box and give it to your grandson on his wedding day. Graded BVG GEM Mint+ 9.5. Subgrades - Centering 9, Edges 9.5, Corners 9.5, Surface 9.5. Starting Bid: $1,000
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80574 1948 Leaf Bill Fischer #7 PSA-Graded Variations (2) - One Uncatalogued! Finding a rare variation is one of the exciting aspects of collecting. The 1948-49 Leaf Football (and Baseball for that matter) series have been keeping passionate hobbyists on the lookout for years. Oered are two variations of card #7 Bill Fischer, both graded PSA EX 5. One is a very rare uncatalogued version missing the card number on the reverse; The second is the rare White background at Knees variation. Of the only ten conrmed copies, this is one of two at this level with none graded higher. Starting Bid: $300

80576 1948 Leaf Mal Kutner #14 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. What is certain about the 48 Leaf series is that the inks are bright and the card stock was, shall we say economical. The corner tips wore quickly, needing little handling with the layer of white covering the front surface so susceptible to roughness when cards were cut to size. High-grade examples are scarce in the current marketplace. The pair of NM/MT corners and slightly o-center graphics are combined with two Mint corners and clean surfaces. This one of only three at the 88 NM/MT 8 level with only one higher. Starting Bid: $300

80575 1948 Leaf Johnny Lujack #13 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5. Johnny Lujack is in a club of immensely talented quarterbacks who have origins in Western Pennsylvania in common. The club includes greats like Unitas, Namath, Marino, Montana, Blanda and Jim Kelly. Lujacks greatest years were from 1943-1947 with Notre Dame where he led the ghting Irish to a trio of National Championships and was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 47. This Leaf Gum card is the rookie appearance by the College HoFer and a betting example at that. Bright colors, near precise registration (rare for the issue) and quality corners combine to earn an 86 NM+ 7.5 grade from SGC. To date, only two examples are graded higher. Starting Bid: $200

80577 1948 Leaf Steve Van Buren Yellow Jersey and Sock #22 PSA NM 7 - Only One Higher. The Hall of Fame running back featured on this card from the desirable 1948 Leaf issue, Steve Van Buren, scored the only touchdown in the 1948 Championship Game, which helped propel his Philadelphia Eagles to the teams rst ever Championship victory. Oered here is the second highest graded exemplar from the popular issue, which has been graded a PSA NM 7 by the strict experts in Newport Beach, California. This vibrant card features the seven-time Pro Bowler, in a lemon yellow jersey and socks of the same color, with a gorgeous royal blue background. The lightest amount of corner wear is present on this card presenting the legendary football pioneer gridiron gurus refer to as Big Boy. Starting Bid: $400

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80578 1948 Leaf Ken Kavanaugh Red Stripes on Sleeves #23 PSA EX-MT 6 - Extremely Rare Uncatalogued Variation! Collegate Hall of Famer, and star receiver for three Chicago Bears NFL Championship teams of the 1940s, Ken Kavanaugh is featured on this extremely rare Red Stripes on Sleeves variation from the popular 1948 Leaf issue. Carrying the impressive grade of a PSA EX-MT 6, this exemplar boasts strong centering, an ultra-clean surface and light corner wear. Starting Bid: $300

80579 1948 Leaf Bob Watereld #26 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop One, Highest Grade Known! Graded SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 and the only example recorded at that level with none higher. This stunning Watereld Black Name on Front variation has every earmark of a card just printed yesterday let alone over 60 years ago. The single best graded card in the population report out of 50 total examples! Striking color hues & sharp pointed corners emphasize this near perfect gem! For the nest Leaf football collection. Starting Bid: $750

80580 1948 Leaf Paul Governali #30 PSA NM-MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! One two examples of this elusive variation have been recorded on the PSA census report. The nest recorded example of card #30 from the 48 leaf series is as stunning and colorful as the throwing pose of the New York Giants QB is awkward and staged. but thats what makes these cards so endearing and charming. This is the Blue helmet variation, graded PSA NM-MT 8 and deservedly so. Starting Bid: $150
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80581 1948 Leaf Sammy Baugh #22 SGC 96 Mint 9 - Highest Grade Available! One of two examples graded SGC 96 Mint 9 and we wonder if this may be a case of a resubmission. Leaf football cards are as colorful and fascinating as their baseball counterparts but are seen in noticeably lesser quantities. An absolutely, positively stunning example of HoF quarterback Sammy Baughs rookie year appearance in the 1948 Leaf issue. This is one of these cards where words like extraordinary and perfect and astounding ow in your thoughts and go from drama based rhetoric to unquestioned fact. Every element of this beautiful card is crisp and sharp from the front and back surfaces to the rst, second, third and fourth corner tips. The deep, rich colors hypnotize the viewer leaving one to wonder that if given the chance to possess just one football card of any era or of any player, this just might be that one. The 48 Leaf series is infamous for poor centering and mis-aligned print registration that often seems comical. Both critical elements here are put aside by the 45/55 centering and perfect hue alignment. The color scheme gracing the awless white waxy surface treatment leaps at the viewer and is perfectly complemented by the four extremely even sized surrounding borders which have remained a blinding white glow giving a three-dimensional eect rarely experienced elsewhere. The reverse bears a bold print strike and a surface as problem free as the front. A ner copy may never be found. Technical quality and visual presentation combine resulting nothing short of the ultimate in gridiron card collectibles. Starting Bid: $7,500

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80582 1950 Topps Felt Backs Joe Paterno SGC 88 NM/MT. The obscure 1950 Topps Felt Backs set features collegiate football players and contains a card of then relatively unknown Joe Paterno as a co-captain and quarterback at Brown University. Already inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, Paterno holds the record for the most victories by a Division IA/ FBS football coach and has coached more bowl game wins and undefeated seasons than any other coach in college football history. At age 82, Joe Pa will coach his 60th season on the Penn State coaching sta in 2009, holding the record for most seasons for any football coach at any university. This remarkably high-grade exemplar boasts brilliant coloring and clean front and back card surfaces. Of the twenty-six Paterno cards submitted to SGC, this is the lone 88 NM/ MT with none grading higher. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80584 1951 Bowman Norm Van Brocklin #4 PSA NM-MT 8. This is the highly sought-after rookie card of the LA Rams Hall of Famer Norman Van Brocklin. Picked 37th in the 1949 draft, Norman served as both quarterback and punter. Graded PSA NM-MT 8, this 51 Bowman treasure benets mightily from its series clean, artistic design. One of 43 at the NM-MT level with only six grading higher. The oered pack fresh example exhibits four strong corners with a bold image and clean reverse. SMR value is $965.00. Starting Bid: $200

80583 1950 Topps Felt Backs Joe Paterno PSA NM 7. The 1950 Topps Felt Backs set features collegiate football players and contains a card of then relatively unknown Joe Paterno who acted as co-captain and quarterback at Brown University. Already inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, Paterno holds the record for the most victories by a Division IA/ FBS football coach and has coached more bowl game wins and undefeated seasons than any other coach in college football history. Now past 80 years old, Joe Pa coached his 60th season on the Penn State coaching sta in 2009, holding the record for most seasons for any football coach at any university. This attractive high-grade exemplar boasts bold colors and clean front and back card surfaces. Of the over 60 Paterno cards submitted to PSA, this is one of a half dozen at this grade level with only one grading higher. The NM-MT 8 example sold for over $14,000.00 in a previous Heritage auction. Starting Bid: $900

80585 1951 Bowman Tom Landry #20 PSA NM-MT 8. Before he coached the Dallas Cowboys for almost 30 years, two super bowls and a lifetime .607 W-L %, Landry quarterbacked the NY Giants for seven seasons. This example of his rookie card appearance oers an impressively sharp illustration paired with four white borders, four sharp corners and close to precise centering elevate this beautiful 2-1/16 x 3-1/8 piece of cardboard from the 51 Bowman issue making it one of the better examples recorded to date. Starting Bid: $200

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80586 1951 Bowman Tom Landry #20 PSA NM+ 7.5. An impressively sharp illustration paired with four evenly sized, white borders elevate this beautiful 2-1/16 x 3-1/8 piece of cardboard from the 51 Bowman issue making it one of the better examples known. This is the rookie card appearance by Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry. SMR value $550.00 Starting Bid: $150

80588 1952 Bowman Large Tom Landry #142 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Coaching legend Tom Landry was also quite the formidable pro cornerback, where he spent time with the New York Yankees and Giants. The player who later became the greatest head coach in Dallas Cowboys history nished his NFL career with 32 interceptions in only 80 games. Oered here is a gorgeous high-graded exemplar from the 1952 Bowman Large issue. Graded an SGC 88 NM/MT 8, this card presents spectacular color, virtually untouched corners and an ultra-clean surface. Card is one of only four of the same grade, with three examples graded higher. Starting Bid: $300 80587 1951 Topps Magic Dewey McConnell #21 PSA NM-MT 8 - Pop One With None Higher! Dewey McConnell didnt have a professional career to be proud of but this NM-MT Un-Rubbed example of his 1951 Topps Magic card is something to be proud of. It is a pop 1-of-1 beauty with none graded higher. A key entry into any registry set. Starting Bid: $300

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80589 1953 Bowman Frank Giord #43 SGC 96 Mint 9, Finest Example in the Hobby! Hall of Famer. Short print. Condition sensitive issue. Yet we are in the enviable position of discussing an example that has a population of only one based on both census reports of the two major grading services. Rare is putting it mildly. This high grade 53 Bowman Frank Giord features all of the characteristics you would expect from a card of this magnitude. A quartet of sharp corners, a stellar picture which features the Giants star framed perfectly within the bright white borders. We could add further highlights of this fantastic high end piece, but we recommend treating yourself to the large image posted on our web site. A strong MINT example and the nest known in the hobby. Starting Bid: $750

80590 1953 Bowman Frank Giord #43 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. Pop One with None Higher! A fantastic condition rarity, one of the top 1% of all PSA graded 53 Bowman football submissions! Long before his days with Kathie Lee, the young Frank Giord starred for the New York Giants, performing well enough to earn himself a spot in the Hall of Fame. This phenomenal example grades PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 and we nd no reason why this stunner wouldnt t well into the nest 53 Bowman accumulations. Plus, Giord is a challenging short print. This is the nest example on the PSA charts! Starting Bid: $500

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80591 1961 Fleer George Blanda #166 PSA Gem Mint 10. Less than ten examples have been graded by PSA at the Gem MT 10 level. George Blanda made his professional debut in 1949 with the Chicago Bears and would play in almost every game for the next 26 years. His years of service in the NFL are to this day a record. The proverbial Iron Horse of football, Blanda appeared in 340 games as quarterback and kicker. The oered 1961 Fleer card has the four razor sharp corners and precise centering, that one comes to expect from the Gem MT assessment. Starting Bid: $200

80592 1961 Fleer Jim Otto #197 PSA Gem Mint 10. Be one of only six gridiron fans to add a problem-free Gem MT Jim Otto to your collection. Jim Otto was a member of the Oakland Raiders for 15 seasons. His game attendance is as perfect as is this 61 Fleer card of the HoF center. Perfect centering and four razor sharp corners as to be expected from the pinnacle of grading standards. Starting Bid: $500

80593 1963 Topps Bob Lilly #82 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Rookie Short Print. There isnt one but a few reasons to own this attention grabber. The subject is Hall of Famer Bob Lilly; this 63 Topps card is his rookie card; #82 is a scarcer short print; the grade is a SGC 92 NM/MT+. What more can you ask for and what a fantastic addition to any football collection. Starting Bid: $200

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80595 1972 Topps John Gilliam #290 PSA Gem Mint 10 - Pop One of One! It took 40 years but presented is the very rst PSA Gem MT 10 example of card #290 from the highly pursued 1972 Topps Football high number series. A stunning card! Looks like it was pulled from a pack yesterday. Starting Bid: $200

80594 1964 Kahns Weiners Bart Starr PSA Mint 9 - Pop Two With None Higher! Oered here is a blazing specimen of Hall of Famer Bart Starrs card from the Kahns Weiner issue from 1964. This scarcer, regionally issued collectible delivers amazing surface gloss and an extremely fresh presentation of Starrs memorable portrait. Graded PSA Mint 9, one of only two recorded by PSA, with none higher for the simple fact there is just nothing to criticize. This is an undeniable prize addition for the football fan, Packers fans and/or Starr specialist. Starting Bid: $450

80596 1976 Topps Walter Payton #148 PSA Mint 9. The ocial rookie from the man known simply as Sweetness. If you had the privilege of seeing Payton play you know why the nick-name ts so well. Seen here from the 1976 Topps football issue is one of the most sought after rookie cards of the modern era. Tremendous gloss, edges and centering keep this exemplar in true Mint condition. If only there was a Mint+ 9.5 grade.... Starting Bid: $125

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80597 1948 Leaf Football Near Set (84/98). Oered is an 84-card near set of 1948 Leaf Football cards. This set was one of the rst football productions in the post-war era and is known for the scarce second series. This presentation is mainly middle to high grade and includes many stars and rookie cards. Making rookie appearances are Baugh, Watereld, Lujack, Turner, Bednarik, Walker, Van Buren and many more. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM 7: 5 cards, #s 61, 86, 88, 93 and 94; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #13 Lujack (Spelled Correctly); PSA EX-MT 6: 3 cards, #s 6 Layne (Yellow Pants, Err. Bobbie), 26 Watereld (Black Name on Front) and 60 Harris; PSA EX 5: 3 cards, #s 3 Turner (Red Background), 22 Van Buren (Green Jersey) and 64; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #34 Baugh; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, #52 Nomellini (Blue Background, Maroon Jersey. Ungraded - include #s 4 Walker (VG/EX), 15 Justice (GD/VG), 16 Pihos (GD/VG), 17 Washington (GD/VG), 19 McAfee (GD), 29 Trippi (EX), 36 Dudley (miscut), 37 Connor (VG), 53 Conerly (VG/EX), 54 Bednarik (VG), 91 Hart (VG/EX). Grades 6% NM, 48% EX to EX/MT, 36% VG to VG/EX, 10% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $500

80598 1948-52 W468 Football Exhibit SGC-Graded Partial Set (32/59) With Many HoFers and Short Prints. Strong start toward a complete set of these post card sized football card collectibles, the only football edition produced by the Exhibit Supply Co. of Chicago. There is a nice selection of quality HoFers and short prints which saw circulation for only one or two years compared to others which were sold for the entire four year period. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 3 cards - Conerly, Van Buren and Young; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards - Albert and Christman; SGC 84 NM 7: 15 cards - Cifers SP, Comp SP, Dudley, Graham, Harder, Johnson SP, Le Force SP, Pihos, Pritko SP, Ratterman, Schlinkman SP, Tittle, Turner, Watereld and Wedemeyer SP; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 10 cards - Baugh, Dobbs, Horvath SP, Jacobs SP, Luckman, Lujack, Mastrangelo, Motley, Standlee and Trippi; SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards - De Witt and Layne. Starting Bid: $250

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80600 1950 Topps Felt Football Collection (24) With Paterno. Oered is a 24-card selection of Topps Football felt backs from 1950. The collection includes a few scarce brown back variations and key subject Joe Paterno. Include - Bailey (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), Bell (VG/EX), Carey (VG), Coleman (VG/EX), Davis (VG), Galia (VG/EX), Gitschier/Yellow (GD), Hester/Brown (VG/EX), Laun (VG), Lehew (VG/EX), Lyle (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), Makowski (GD), McKissack/Brown (VG), Modzelewski (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), Mouser (SGC 60 EX 5), Nomellini (FR), Paterno (SGC 40 VG 3), Rakestraw (VG), Seidell (SGC A), Stevenson (SGC 40 VG 3), Szulborski (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), Teninga/Yellow (SGC 30 GOOD 2), Wagner (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5), Zinaich/Yellow (GD). Starting Bid: $150

80599 1949 Leaf Football SGC-Graded Collection (13). If corners and surfaces were the only criteria for grading one can only imaging the scores this lucky selection of 13 Leaf football cards would earn. A very sharp group. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, #s 17, 90 and 134; SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards, #s 7, 9, 10 Kavanaugh and 51; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, #s 2, 19, 37 Fritsch, 74 and 110; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #38. The SMR value is over $700.00. Starting Bid: $150

80601 1951 and 1952 Bowman Football Blank Back Proofs Collection (8). This is a selection of eight extremely rare blank back proofs from the 1951 and 1952 Small Bowman series. These interesting proofs are hand cut (as they tend to be) and look as vibrant as the day they were printed. The lot includes: 1951 Bowman (4) - Poole (#93), Saenz (#142), Sinkovitz (#95) and H. Van Buren (#84); 1952 Bowman Small (4) - Richter (#61),Thompson (#26), Todd (#43) and Steve Van Buren (#45). A few have minor presentation issues, most present at the Near Mint -Mint to Mint levels. Starting Bid: $300

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80602 1951 Bowman Football Complete Set (144). Ideally placed in a high end vintage football collection, this set is a quality assembly , almost entirely in ex or better condition. Some EX cards are simply due to centering. Stand out players include HOF rookie cards of Tom Landry, Norm Van Brocklin, Arnie Weinmeister, Lou Creekmur, Emlen Tunnell and Ernie Stautner. Eleven cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Humble (EX), 2 Graham (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 4 Van Brocklin (VG/EX), 6 Fears (EX), 10 Van Buren (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 12 Bednarik (EX), 13 Turner (VG/EX), 15 Lujack (EX), 20 Landry (SGC 60 EX 5), 21 Weinmeister (SGC 88 NM/ MT 8), 25 Walker (SGC 84 NM 7), 32 Tittle (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 34 Baugh (EX), 40 Watereld (EX), 46 Pihos (EX), 56 Conerly (EX), 62 Creekmur (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 64 Wham (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 68 Grgich (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 75 Groza (EX), 76 Hirsch (EX), 91 Tunnell (EX), 96 Stautner (EX/MT), 102 Layne (EX), 105 Perry (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 109 Motley (EX/MT), 134 Cline (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5), 140 Nomellini (EX) and 144 Dudley (EX). Grades 16% NM to NM/MT, 75% EX to EX/MT, 9% VG to VG/EX. SMR value of just the 11 graded card exceeds $1,500.00. Starting Bid: $500

80603 1951 Bowman Football PSA NM-MT 8 Collection (56). A fantastic start toward the rewarding goal of putting together a high quality 51 Bowman football set. This selection was pieced together with an eye for color and visual presentation. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 56 cards, #s 2 Graham, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Tittle, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40 Watereld, 41, 43, 47, 48, 50, 52, 55, 59, 61, 65, 66, 70, 71, 72, 79, 83, 84, 86, 88, 92, 95, 96 Staunter, 97, 99, 101, 114, 120, 123, 124, 130 Finks, 132 and 141. The SMR value of this high quality presentation exceeds $5,200.00. Starting Bid: $1,250
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80604 1951 Bowman Football High Grade Complete Set (144). Issued both in six-card nickel packs and single-card penny packs, this issue experienced a growth spurt from previous years, with the cards now ve-eighths of an inch taller, but with the same amount of cards. There are many notable rookie cards including Landry, Tunnell and Van Brocklin. A total of 25 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 58 and 61; PSA NM-MT 8: 14 cards, #s 6 Fears, 21 Weinmeister, 22, 25 Walker, 26 Hart, 28, 37, 39, 56 Conerly, 62 Creekmur, 67, 71, 102 Layne and 120; PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 4 Van Brocklin, 20 Landry, 34 Baugh, 72, 75 Groza and 76 Hirsch; PSA EX-MT 6: 3 cards, #s 15 Lujack, 91 Tunnell and 93. Ungraded - include #s 1 Humble (VG), 2 Graham (EX), 12 Bednarik (EX), 13 Turner (EX), 32 Tittle (VG/EX), 40 Watereld (EX/MT), 46 Pihos (EX/MT), 96 Stautner (EX), 105 Perry (EX/MT), 109 Motley (VG/EX), 140 Nomellini (EX/ MT), 144 Dudley (VG). Grades 30% NM to NM/MT, 60% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $3,500. Starting Bid: $750

80605 1951 Topps Magic Football Un-Rubbed Near Set (72/75) - #3 on the PSA Set Registry. The graded portion ranks #3 on the PSA Set Registry with a 6.28 GPA. Every card in this presentation qualies for Un-Rubbed status. This series of college level players was the rst major football set produced by Topps and stands as a testimonial to the popularity of college football. Each card was designed with a question and a rub-o area to reveal the answer. Naturally, un-rubbed cards have a premium value in the current market. In total, 44 cards have been graded by PSA. Missing #s 43, 68 and 69 for completion. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 12, 22, 23, 31 and 72; PSA NM 7: 13 cards, #s 4, 11, 13, 16, 19, 20, 24, 30, 33, 49, 52, 67 and 74; PSA EX-MT 6: 15 cards, #s 2, 5, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, 36, 37, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47 and 57; PSA EX+ 5.5: 4 cards, #s 26, 39, 50 and 56; PSA EX 5: 7 cards, #s 3, 6, 8, 29, 54, 58 and 61. Grades 25% NM to NM/MT, 50% EX to EX/MT, 25% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $750
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80606 1951 Topps Magic Football High Grade Complete Set (75) With Three Pop One of Ones! This series of college level players was the rst major football set produced by Topps and stands as a testimonial to the popularity of college football. Each card was designed with a question and a rub-o area to reveal the answer. Naturally, un-rubbed cards have a premium value in the current market. Forty-Four examples are unscratched. Three of the cards including #50 Smith, 59 Ernst and 69 Burwitz are at the top of the spectrum with no others having attained this lofty status. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 8 cards, #s 15 Turco, 16 Price, 22 Beck, 35 Ritticci, 50 Smith, 59 Ernst, 68 Johnson and 69 Burwitz; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 21 and 30; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #48 Young. Ungraded Cards - include #s 2 Wade (EX/MT), 4 Parilli (VG, scratched), 31 Janowicz (NM), 19 Campbell (VG, scratched). Grades 33% NM to NM/MT, 47% EX to EX/MT, 20% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $500

80607 1952 Bowman Large Football High End Partial Set (91/144) - Instant Set Registry Recognition! One of the reasons collecting trading cards is such an endearing journey is the talents of the printers, photographers and illustrators which have made our sports heroes seem larger than life regardless of the modest 2-1/2 x 3-3/4 nal canvas size. Although photography has reigned as the dominate media for the last 50 years the illustrators craft still turns heads creating generation after generation of vintage card hobbyists. This is a very sharp assembly which would serve as an ideal start toward the goal of putting together a quality middle to high grade complete set. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 7 cards, #s 20, 38, 42, 65, 112, 113 and 120; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, #s 13 Fears and 138; SGC 84 NM 7: 17 cards, #s 4 Owen, 7, 15, 22, 31, 32, 75, 90, 91, 97, 98, 116, 119, 122, 123, 125 Nomellini and 128; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 23 cards, #s 5, 8, 21, 23 Marchetti, 37 Hirsch SP, 39 Tunnell, 41, 46 Donovan SP, 47, 50, 51, 52, 57, 60, 67, 68, 70, 77, 84, 102, 107, 114 and 115; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 29 cards, #s 2 Graham, 6, 12 Trippi, 27 Miller SP, 29 McElhenny, 35, 44, 45 Van Buren SP, 49, 58, 59, 66, 74, 76, 78 Layne, 80, 82, 83 Perry, 88, 92 Pihos, 103, 108 Johnston SP, 109, 117, 129 Christiansen, 131, 132, 133 and 137; SGC 60 EX 5: 9 cards, #s 1 Van Brocklin SP, 24, 36 Hancock SP, 53, 94, 99 Stydahar SP, 130, 134 and 136; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 4 cards, #s 14 Brown, 81, 96, and 135 Ronzani SP. Starting Bid: $500

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80608 1953 Bowman Football PSA/DNA Complete Set (96) With 95 Autographed Cards! Make no mistake this is not just any complete set of 1953 Bowman football cards. The 96-cards are all generally in the very-good to excellent range. What makes this presentation so special is that 95 of the 96 cards have been autographed on the front by the players including 20 HoFers and scarce names. Card #72 is encapsulated Authentic but is not signed. The blue and black primarily ink pen signatures present from the 6 to 9 levels with many very sharp examples warranting grades of 8 or higher. Some oer salutations, those personalized are marked (*) below. Noted players include: #s 1 LeBaron, 2 Dottley*, 6 Walker, 9 Motley, 10 Brady*, 11 Van Brocklin, 16 Price*, 17 Trippi, 19 Taliaferro*, 20 Conerly, 21 Layne, 22 Hirsch, 24 Bednarik, 25 Rote (sig. goes o edge), 26 Graham*, 32 McElhenny, 36 Fears, 43 Giord, 53 Tunnell, 55 Snyder*, 56 Tittle, 58 Sewell*, 62 Renfro, 70 Hodel*, 73 Pihos, 88 Nomellini, 95 Groza and 96 Cross. Every card is PSA/DNA encapsulated with MacAlister Collection pedigree. Starting Bid: $750

80609 1955 Topps All-American Football SGC-Graded 88 NM-MT and SGC 92 NM-MT+ Collection (26). Surprisingly high grade selection of a quarter of this classic series oering a choice of stars and short prints. Includes: Graded - SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 5 cards, #s 8 Cafego, 33 Higgins, 63 Justice, 71 Wilson and 72 Peabody; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 21 cards, #s 3 Weir, 4 Pinckert, 9 Hamilton SP, 14 Tinsley, 24 Strong, 31 Sauer, 32 Foldberg, 40 Moomaw, 43 Savitsky, 47 McMillan, 48 Widseth, 51 Purvis SP, 52 Lujack, 58 Franco, 61 Brickley SP, 64 Friedman, 65 Donchess SP, 69 Sinkwich, 76 Bertelli, 78 Berwanger and 88 Kercheval. The SMR value exceeds $2,700.00 with SGC 92s calculated at the NM-MT 8 price. Starting Bid: $625

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80610 Signed 1956 Topps Football PSA/DNA Encapsulated Near Set (110/120). The 1956 Topps football edition was a rst for the gum maker to feature professional players. The set is comprised of 108 players plus twelve team cards, also another rst by Topps. The oered set is missing #s 24, 30, 37, 47, 58, 61, 80, 88, 90 and 101 for completion but every card included has been signed by a player. There are 99 individual player cards and 11 team cards. Overall the cards themselves are generally in excellent condition. The signatures are all signed on the front, mostly in blue or black ball point pen with a small percentage adding salutations or inscriptions. Thin felt tip markers account for the rest. Signatures present from the 7 to 9 range Twenty HoFers have signed their featured card with ten others signing a team card. (See web site). The roster oers such names as Bednarik, Blanda, Brown, Christiansen, Creekmur, Donovan, Fears, Giord, Groza, Hirsch, Layne, McCormack, McElhenny, Moore, Nomellini, Perry, Schmidt, Stautner, Tittle, Van Brocklin plus many others. Every card is encapsulated PSA/DNA Authentic. Starting Bid: $750

80611 1956 Topps Football High Grade Complete Set (120). Oered is a complete 1956 Topps Football set of 120 cards. High grade rookie cards of R. Brown, Schmidt, Jones and Grier are presented along with many other stars and HoFers. A total of 21 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 23 Brown, 39, 66 and 89; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 26 49ers Team and 59; PSA NM-MT 8: 12 cards, #s 6 Van Brocklin, 8 Creekmur, 13 Janowicz SP, 22 Cardinals Team SP, 33, 37 SP, 41 Brown, 53 Giord, 55, 95, 102 and 109 SP; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #86 Tittle; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #49 LeBaron; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, 11 Blanda. Ungraded - include #s 1 Carson SP (VG/EX), 6 Van Brocklin (NM), 9 Groza (VG/EX), 11 Blanda (NM), 13 Janowicz SP (NM), 22 Cardinals SP (NM), 28 Bednarik (EX), 36 Donovan (EX), 41 Brown (NM), 44 Schmidt (EX), 47 George (EX), 49 LeBaron SP (NM), 50 McElhenny (NM), 53 Giord (NM), 58 Matson SP (EX), 60 Moore (VG/EX), 61 Redskins SP (EX), 71 Jones (EX), 77 Conerly (EX), 78 Hirsch (EX), 86 Tittle (NM), 101 Grier (EX/MT), 110 Perry (EX), 116 Layne (EX/MT), 120 Vessels SP (EX). Grades 39% NM to NM/MT, 47% EX to EX/MT, 14% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,800.00. Starting Bid: $375

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80612 1956 Topps Football Complete Set (120) Plus Checklist and Five Contest Cards. Presented is a 1956 Topps football set in solid middle grade condition and features 5 contest cards and a checklist. A total of 13 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 39 and 88; PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 25 Heath SP, 49 LeBaron SP, 56, 85 SP, 100 and Contest Card/Oct 14; PSA EX-MT 6: 4 cards, #s 23, 69, 109 and Checklist (OC); PSA EX 5: 1 card, Contest Card/Oct 14. Ungraded - including #s 1 Carson SP (EX), 6 Van Brocklin (VG/EX), 9 Groza (EX/MT), 11 Blanda (VG/EX), 13 Janowicz SP (EX), 22 Cardinals SP (VG/EX), 28 Bednarik (VG), 36 Donovan (VG), 41 Brown (EX), 44 Schmidt (EX), 47 George (EX), 50 McElhenny (EX), 53 Giord (EX), 58 Matson SP (VG/EX), 60 Moore (VG/EX), 61 Redskins SP (EX), 71 Jones (EX/MT), 77 Conerly (VG/EX), 78 Hirsch (VG), 86 Tittle (VG/EX), 101 Grier (EX), 110 Perry (EX), 116 Layne (VG), 120 Vessels SP (EX), Contest Card/A (EX), Contest Card/B (VG/EX), Contest Card/3 (FR). Grades 13% NM to NM/MT, 62% EX to EX/MT, 25% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $500.00. Starting Bid: $200

80613 1957 Topps Football Complete Set (154) Plus Checklist. Oered is a 1957 Topps Football complete set of 154 cards plus the scarce checklist card. One of the most popular football sets made before the Super Bowl era. Features Hall of Famer rookie cards of Bart Starr, John Unitas, Raymond Berry, Dick Lane, Yale Lary, Tom McDonald, and Paul Hornung. A total of 11 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NMMT 8: 1 card, #143; PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 14 Summerall, 28 Groza, 65 Donovan, 109 Conerly, 141 and 152; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #94 Berry; PSA EX 5: 1 card, Checklist; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, #s 119 Starr and 138 Unitas. Ungraded - include #s 1 Lebaron (VG, autographed), 5 Marchetti (VG), 6 Nomellini (VG, autographed), 11 Brown (VG/EX), 20 Creekmur (EX), 22 Van Brocklin (EX), 26 Matson (VG/EX), 30 Tittle (EX/MT), 31 Blanda (EX), 32 Layne (VG), 35 Tunnell (VG/EX), 46 Hirsch (EX), 49 Bednarik (EX, autographed), 71 Robustelli (EX/MT), 85 Lane (EX), 88 Giord (FR), 95 McElhenny (VG), 104 Morrall (GD/VG), 124 McDonald (EX/MT), 128 Moore (EX/MT), 129 Perry (EX), 147 Ford (VG/EX), 151 Hornung (VG), 154 Morrison (VG/EX). Grades 10% NM to NM/MT, 41% EX to EX/MT, 44% VG to VG/ EX, 5% lesser. Pre-certied from PSA/DNA. SMR value approaches $800.00. Starting Bid: $300

80614 1958 Topps Football High Grade Partial Set (84/132) - #2 on the SGC set Registry! Set GPA: 90.3. Rank: #2 on the SGC Set Registry! Oered is a 1958 Topps Football partial set of 84 cards that will make an amazing start toward the completion of this series or fantastic break value. This presentation contains HoFers Bart Starr (Mint!), Johnny Unitas (NM/MT), Frank Giord (NM/ MT), George Blanda (NM/MT), Sonny Jurgensen (NM/MT!) plus many others just as impressive. If star power fails to impress, almost every card resting in a NM/MT to MINT holder certainly should! This is a must-have for gridiron fans. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 16 cards, #s 2 Layne, 8, 23, 41 49ers, 50, 66 Starr, 72, 76, 79, 88, 97, 111, 113, 115 Lions, 118 and 131; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 20 cards, #s 9 Browns, 10 Moore, 12 Ameche, 19, 27 Redskins, 34 Baker, 37, 42, 45, 51, 52 Groza, 53, 64, 84 Conerly, 90 Jurgensen, 95, 98, 108, 120 Berry, 127 Matson; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 44 cards, #s 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, 15 Robustelli, 16 Marchetti, 18 Lary, 20 Arnett, 22 Unitas, 24, 26, 33, 36, 40, 45, 55, 56, 57, 59, 63, 65, 67, 71, 73 Giord, 78, 81 Creekmur, 83 Heinrich, 85 Rams, 86 Tittle, 91, 94, 96 Packers, 100, 107, 110 Colts, 117, 123, 124, 125, 126, 129 Blanda, 130 and 132; SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards, #s 1 Filipski, 38, 75 and 93 Perry. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80615 1958 Topps Football PSA-Graded Unopened Cello Packs (36). A nd of unopened vintage material like this is a true rarity and this is one of two selections of 36 unopened packs. There is plenty of Hall of Fame talent here making the oering all the more attractive. This pack nd comes to the hobby courtesy of the PSA hit series Antiques Roadshow which aired the appraisal of these packs in a 2006 episode. NOTE: This is the last packs being made available from this once-in-a-lifetime discovery! Breakdown in front/back combinations is as follows: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 1 pack, Conerly/Baltimore Colts; PSA NM-MT 8: 1 pack, Varrichione/Ameche; PSA NM 7: 18 packs, Bielski/Rote, Carmichael/Morris, Chandler/Casares, Chi. Bears/Zucco, Christiansen/Olszewski, Dillon/Norton, Heinrich/Podoley, Hill/Krupa, George/ Plum, Knafelc/Nomellini, Kramer/Matson, Layne/Barnes, Marchibroda/Boyd, McHan/McCormack, Mutscheller/Strickland, Nolan/McCormack, Robustelli/Paul and Webster/ Ringo; PSA EX-MT 6: 9 packs, Butler/David, Chandler/Renfro, Hanulak/Dooley, Hazeltine/SF 49ers, Lary/Ameche, Lewis/McDonald, Moore/Hill, Richter/Galimore and Wells/Bielski; PSA EX 5: 4 packs, Jurgensen/Hanulak, LA Rams-reverse shows/Hanulak, Morrall/Moegle and Stanfel/Varrichione; PSA VG 3: 1 pack, Brewster/Dodrill; PSA Assessed: 2 packs, Marconi/Perry and Schmidt/Cothren. Starting Bid: $1,750

80616 1958 Topps Football PSA-Graded Cello Pack Collection (36). A nd of unopened vintage material like this is a true rarity and this is one of two selections of 36 unopened packs. There is plenty of Hall of Fame talent here making the oering all the more attractive. This pack nd comes to the hobby courtesy of the PSA hit series Antiques Roadshow which aired the appraisal of these packs in a 2006 episode. NOTE: This is the last packs being made available from this once-in-a-lifetime discovery! Breakdown in front/back combinations is as follows: Graded - PSA NM 7: 11 packs, Bosseler/Podoley, Brettschneider/Yowarsky, Cothren/C. Browns, D. Lions/ Owens, Groza/Dooley, Marconi/Unitas, Parilli/Dillon, Plum/Moegle, Richter/Connerly, Wade/Creekmur, Youngelman/Lary; PSA EX-MT 6: 14 packs, Brito/Lewis, Carr/ Moore, Creekmur/Glick, Glick/Wilson, Hazeltine/Zucco, Heinrich/Rote, Hill/Bednarik, Johnson/Dupree, McClairen/Matson, McCormack/Nolan, McElhenny/Brito, Olszewski/ Krupa, Plum/Morrall, Strickland/Tittle; PSA EX 5: 7 packs, Davis/Torgeson, LeBaron/Rote, Marchetti/Lewis, Morris/Nagler Paul/Baker, Stanfel/Owens, Waller/Cassady; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 packs, Boyd/Varrichione, Konz/Wells; PSA Assessed: 2 packs, C. Browns /Cassidy and Starr/Renfro. Starting Bid: $1,750

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80617 1958 Topps Football PSA-Graded Unopened Cello Packs (36). A nd of unopened vintage material like this is a true rarity and this is one of two selections of 36 unopened packs. There is plenty of Hall of Fame talent here making the oering all the more attractive. This pack nd comes to the hobby courtesy of the PSA hit series Antiques Roadshow which aired the appraisal of these packs in a 2006 episode. NOTE: This is the last packs being made available from this once-in-a-lifetime discovery! Breakdown in front/back combinations is as follows: Graded - PSA NM 7: 17 packs, Barnes/Lary, Berry/Marchibroda, Butler/Soltau, Carmichael/Podoley, Carpenter/McHan, Dillon/Rechichar, Galimore/Brettschneider, Giord/Carson, Hill/Youngelman, LeBaron/Wilson, Meilinger/Ringo, Morris/Dodrill, Plum/Paul, Tarasovic/G. B. Packers, Unitas/Mutscheller, Wade/Dupre, Wilson/Olszewski; PSA EX-MT 6: 8 packs, Christiansen/Rote, Creekmur/Wells, Keller/Schmidt, Lewis/Nolan, Renfro/Perry, Rote/Mathews, Varrichione/Hazeltine, Zucco/George; PSA EX 5: 7 packs, David/Cothren, Deschaine(reverse shows)/Parilli, Elter/Howton, Kramer/Scott, McDonald/Casares, N.Y. Giants/Baker, Webster/Cothren; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 packs, Moore/Bielski and SF 49ers/Carmichael; PSA VG 3: 1 pack, Walston/Strickland; PSA Assessed: 1 pack, Heinrich/Johnson. Starting Bid: $1,750

80618 1959 and 1960 Topps Football Complete Sets (2). Presented are two complete sets from the 1959 and 1960 Topps football issue. Both of these sets contain many stars and HoFers, the 1959 has a bountiful selection of rookie cards. A total of 9 cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: 1959 Topps Football (176) - A complete set of 176 cards, including #s 1 Unitas (EX), 4 McGee (EX), 10 Brown (VG), 20 Giord (VG/EX), 23 Starr (EX), 40 Layne (SGC 84 NM 7), 41 Summerall (EX), 46 Packers (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 50 Matson (EX), 51 Hu (EX), 55 Berry (EX/MT), 60 Groza (VG/EX), 62 Nelson (SGC 96 MINT 9), 80 Perry (EX), 82 Hornung (EX), 100 Moore (EX), 103 Karras (VG), 115 Olszewski (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 116 Kramer (EX), 130 Tittle (EX), 132 Parker (EX), 140 Mitchell (EX), 146 Steelers (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 147 Robustelli (EX), 155 Taylor (VG/EX). Grades 14% NM to NM/MT, 76% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. 1960 Topps Football (132) - A complete set of 132 cards, including #s 1 Unitas (GD), 10 Lipscomb (SGC 84 NM 7), 23 Brown (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 25 Mitchell (GD/VG), 51 Starr (VG/EX), 52 Taylor (EX), 54 Hornung (SGC 84 NM 7), 56 Gregg (EX), 74 Giord (VG), 77 Summerall (EX), 80 Hu (VG), 93 Layne (VG/EX), 101 Stautner (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 113 Tittle (FR), 132 Redskins (EX). Grades 5% NM to NM/MT, 45% EX to EX/MT, 40% VG to VG/EX 10% lesser. SMR value approaches $500.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80619 1960 7-11 Dallas Texans SGC-Graded Near Set (6/11) with Hayes. These cards are very rare in any state of preservation. In 1960, professional football saw the debut of not just a single team but an entire league. The American Football League (AFL) altered the landscape and organization of the game which today enjoys a following around the globe. Lamar Hunt formed a team called them the Dallas Texans quite appropriately enough. Local businesses jumped at the chance to create associations with the teams and 7-11 issued a set of 11 dierent players to honor the new club. Today they are among the rarest regionally issued football card collectibles known in the hobby. Includes: Max Boydston (SGC 70 EX+ 5.5, Pop three with one higher!), Chris Burford (SGC 84 NM 7, Pop three with one higher!), Ray Collins (SGC 84 NM 7, Pop two with two higher!), Abner Hayes (SGC 60 EX 5, Pop one with one higher! Only four graded to date!), Sherrill Headrick (SGC 80 EX/NM 6, Pop one with two higher!), and Jack Spikes (SGC 80 EX/NM 6, Pop one with three higher!). Starting Bid: $375

80621 1960 Fleer Football Complete Set (132) - #5 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 7.92 Rank: #5 on the PSA Registry. Very nice high grade set. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 10 cards, #s 40, 43, 52 (OC), 70, 78, 91, 92, 100, 118 Mix (OC) and 122; PSA NM-MT 8: 112 cards, #s 1 White, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Gillman, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Fazio, 16, 17 Dubenion, 18, 19, 20 Baugh, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 Blanda, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 Cannon, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73 Hayes, 74, 75 (OC), 77, 79, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 Stram, 117, 119, 121, 123, 124 Kemp, 125, 126, 127, 128 Maguire, 129, 130, 131 and 132 Beagle; PSA NM 7: 7 cards, #s 24, 48, 76 Lowe, 82, 83, 96 and 108; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 10 and 84; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #120. Starting Bid: $750 80622 1961 Fleer Football High Grade Complete Set (220). The second Fleer football set is considered to be a giant step forward from the debut issue, with more stars, rookies and total cards. Highlights include rookie cards of Don Meredith, John Brodie, Don Maynard, Jim Otto and more. This set is missing Unitas. A total of 20 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded PSA MINT 9: 10 cards, #s 4, 9 Atkins, 32 Moore, 33 Berry (OC), 43, 102, 112, 117 Layne, 155 Kemp (OC) and 183; PSA NM-MT 8: 6 cards, #s 5, 28, 46, 94 Gregg, 103 and 190; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 11 Brown, 81 Cassidy, 90 Hornung and 197 Otto. Ungraded - include #s 41 Meredith (EX), 55 Bednarik (NM), 59 Brodie (EX/MT), 74 Hu (NM), 88 Starr (EX/ MT), 89 Taylor (EX), 166 Blanda (NM), 188 Flores (EX/MT), 215 Maynard (EX). Grades 45% NM to NM/MT, 55% EX to EX/MT (some lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $375
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80620 1960 Fleer Football High Grade Complete Set (132). Oered is a high grade complete set of 1960 Fleer Football. This was Fleers rst venture into the football realm and contains rookie cards of Jack Kemp, Ron Mix and Billy Cannon. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 51 and 127; PSA NM-MT 8: 6 cards, #s 18, 20 Baugh, 33, 58 Blanda, 124 Kemp (OC) and 128 Maguire; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #116 Stram. Ungraded - include #s 1 White (EX), 7 Gilliam (EX/MT), 20 Baugh (NM), 58 Blanda (NM), 66 Cannon (EX), 73 Haynes (EX), 76 Lowe (EX/MT), 116 Stram (EX/ MT), 118 Mix (EX/MT), 124 Kemp (EX/MT), 128 McGuire (NM). Grades 47% NM to NM/MT, 45% EX to EX/MT, 8% lesser (with some that measure small). Starting Bid: $300

80623 1961 Fleer Football PSA Mint 9 Collection (31). A attention getting display of Mint quality collectibles originates mainly from the slightly more scarce high number series. Include: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 31 cards, #s 17, 21, 25, 106, 115, 120, 138, 140, 149, 152, 158, 159, 164, 165, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174, 176, 181, 184, 186, 188, 191, 192, 193, 198, 200, 213 and 216. The SMR value of this presentation is over $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $250

80624 1961 to 1963 Fleer Jack Kemp Trio (3) - All Graded PSA Mint 9! From pro quarterback to US politician, Jack Kemp has led in many dierent situations. His football career included such successes two AFL Western Division championships with the Chargers, was touted as one of the AFL elite quarterbacks. Post-football, Kemp became involved in politics, most notably as the Republican candidate for the Vice Presidency in the 1996 Presidential election. Oered is a trio of very high quality Fleer brand Jack Kemp card collectibles. The trio includes: 1961 Fleer #155 Jack kemp (PSA Mint 9, one of 55 in Mint with only one higher), 1962 Fleer #79 Jack Kemp (PSA Mint 9, one of seven in Mint with none higher) and 1963 Fleer #24 Jack Kemp (PSA Mint 9, one of 36 in Mint with none higher). Each is a strong example leaving no debate in regards to their lofty assessment. Starting Bid: $200

80625 1961 National Bank Cleveland Browns Uncut Sheets Trio (3). This extremely scarce regional issue was issued over a 12-week period (one every two weeks) in the form of six 7-1/2 x 8 panels, each oering six individual cards and came numbered 1 through 6. The set includes 35 players plus a membership card and was titled the NATIONAL CITY BANK Quarterback Club Brownie Cards. The oered trio of still intact sheets consists of the rst three sets and includes the two key subjects - Jim Brown and the rookie card of Len Dawson. Includes: Set #1 - w/#2 Jim Brown and NN Membership card. Grades GD due to surface loss aecting two cards, EX/MT otherwise; Set #2 - w/# 1 Len Dawson. Grades NM with slight spot staining; Set #3 - w/#s #1 Renfro. Grades EX/MT with a few small spot stains. Single cards are very hard to nd in todays marketplace. Uncut sheets, particularly in this condition, are extremely rare. Starting Bid: $375

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80626 1961 Topps Football Mid to High-Grade Collection (400+). The 1961 Topps football series has the clean and crisp design of the baseball series of the same year to thank for its sharp appearance. The lack of extra graphics and busy backdrops allow these cards to stand out in any collection. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 61 (2), 140, 142 and 177; SGC 92 NM/ MT+ 8.5: 10 cards, #s 18 Bears, 22, 23, 69 Renfro, 139 Robinson, 146 Cannon, 147, 152, 165, 180; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 14 cards, #s 5, 29, 47 Packers, 49, 52 (2), 74, 97, 118, 128, 129, 170, 172 and 181; SGC 84 NM 7: 3 cards, #s 59 Brodie, 113 Layne IA and 150 Maynard. Ungraded - including #s 1 Unitas (2: both EX), 3 Ameche (2: EX/MT and EX), 4 Berry (EX/MT), 38 Hornung IA (EX), 41 Taylor (2: both EX/MT), 50 Matson (3: all EX/MT), 58 Tittle (EX), 59 Brodie (4: 3 EX/MT and VG), 113 Layne IA (3: 2 EX and VG/EX), 169 McGuire (6: 5 EX/MT and EX), 182 Otto (EX). Grades 18% NM to NM/MT, 74% EX to EX/MT, 8% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $300

80627 1961 through 1964 Topps Football Complete Set Run (4). Oered is a run of Topps Football complete sets from 1961 through 1964. Each set is a solid middle grade assembly. Highlights include the rookie cards of Brodie, Maynard, Otto, Tarkenton, Ditka and many others. A total of 11 cards have been professionally graded. 1961 Topps Football (198) - Complete set of 198 cards. w/#s 1 Unitas (EX), 41 Taylor (EX, autographed), 45 Jordan (PSA NM 7), 58 Tittle (EX, autographed), 59 Brodie (PSA NM-MT 8), 71 Brown (EX), 77 Brown IA (EX/MT), 145 Blanda (PSA NM 7), 150 Maynard (PSA NM-MT 8), 166 Kemp (EX/MT), 168 Mix (PSA NM 7), 182 Otto (PSA EX-MT 6). Grades 18% NM to NM/MT, 70% EX to EX/MT, 12% VG to VG/EX. 1962 Topps Football (176) - Complete set of 176 cards. w/#s 17 Ditka (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 28 Brown (VG/EX), 64 Hornung SP (EX), 66 Taylor SP (SGC 60 EX 5), 75 Packers SP (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 90 Tarkenton SP (VG), 102 Tittle (SGC 84 NM 7), 115 Jurgenson (SGC 86 NM+ 7.5). Grades 57% EX to EX/MT, 28% VG to VG/EX, 15% PR to GD. 1963 Topps Football (170) - Complete set of 170 cards. w/#s 14 Brown SP (EX), 74 Meredith SP (EX), 170 CL (EX). Grades 46% EX to EX/MT, 54% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). 1964 Topps Football (176) - Complete set of 176 cards. w/#s 1 Addison SP (PSA EX-MT 6), 68 Blanda SP (EX), 121 Maynard (EX/MT). Grades 59% EX to EX/MT, 41% VG to VG/EX. SMR value approaches $700.00. Starting Bid: $300

80628 1962 Fleer Football Mid To High Grade Complete Set (88). Solid mid to high grade 1962 Fleer complete set is presented. A very clean design, which features teams from the A.F.L. Highlights include: #s 1 Lott (EX), 3 Cappelletti (NM), 7 Cudzik (PSA NM-MT 8), 16 Shaw (VG), 25 Haynes (PSA NM-MT 8), 35 Mingo (PSA NM-MT 8), 46 Blanda (EX/MT), 48 Hannigan (NM), 57 Dorow (PSA NM-MT 8), 59 Maynard (EX), 67 Miller (PSA NM-MT 8), 68 Flores (EX/MT), 72 Otto (PSA NM 7), 74 Williamson (trimmed), 79 Kemp (PSA NM-MT 8 OC), 82 Mix (EX), 86 Ladd (PSA NM 7). Grades 29% NM to NM/MT, 71% EX to EX/MT (some lesser). Starting Bid: $375

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80629 1964 Philadelphia Football High Grade Complete Set (198). Oered is 198card complete set of 1964 Philadelphia Gum football cards certain to please the most condition sensitive gridiron specialist. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 73 Gregg, 129, 160 and 163; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #72 Davis; PSA NM-MT 8: 9 cards, #s 1 Berry, 17 Ditka, 30 Brown, 71 Adderly, 74 Hornung, 91 Olsen, 117 Giord, 121 and 186 Jurgensen; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #106; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #48 Lilly; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #109 Tarkenton. Ungraded Cards - include #s 3 Mackey (NM), 12 Unitas (EX), 14 Shula (VG/EX), 28 Halas (EX/ MT), 51 Meredith (VG/EX), 56 Landry (NM/MT), 79 Starr (EX), 80 Taylor (EX/MT), 82 Wood (NM), 84 Lombardi (EX), 124 Tittle (GD/VG), 161 Johnson (NM), 197 CL (VG), 198 CL (PR). Grades 54% NM to NM/MT, 39% EX to EX/MT, 7% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,100.00. Starting Bid: $500

80630 1964 Philadelphia Football High Grade Complete Set (198). Oered is 198-card complete set of 1964 Philadelphia Gum football cards certain to please the most condition sensitive gridiron specialist. A total of 52 cards (41 SGC and 11 PSA) have been professionally graded. Highlights include: Graded Cards - SGC 96 MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 39, 47, 105, 163 and 174; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 9 cards, #s 53, 96, 109 Tarkenton, 127, 140, 144, 166, 181 and 182; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 16 cards, #s 4 Marchetti, 12 Unitas, 14 Shula, 19, 56 Landry, 59, 62 Lary, 71 Adderly, 80 Taylor, 91 Olsen, 115, 128, 129, 142, 146 and 160; PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 74 Hornung and 89 Gabriel; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 6 cards, #s 3 Mackey, 41, 51 Meredith, 54, 55 and 112; SGC 84 NM 7: 5 card, /#s 18, 30 Brown, 46, 72 Davis and 84 Lombardi; PSA NM 7: 9 cards, #s 45, 77, 81, 82 Wood, 101, 116, 186 Jurgensen, 188 and 198 CL 2. Ungraded - include #s 1 Berry (EX), 17 Ditka (NM), 28 Halas (EX/MT), 48 Lilly (EX), 79 Starr (EX), 117 Giord (EX), 124 Tittle (EX), 161 Johnson (EX), 197 CL (EX). Grades 54% NM to NM/MT, 46% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,500. Starting Bid: $500

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80631 1965 Through 1967 Philadelphia Football Set Run (3). Presented are the 1965 through 1967 Philadelphia Gum football releases. Rookie cards are loaded throughout including Sayers, Butkus, Wareld, Kelly and more. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: 1965 Philadelphia (198) - Complete set of 198 cards. w/#s 14 Shula (NM), 19 Ditka (NM), 31 Brown (EX/MT), 41 Wareld (PSA NM-MT 8), 47 Lilly (NM), 56 Landry (PSA NM-MT 8), 76 Hornung (PSA NM-MT 8), 81 Starr (EX/MT), 107 Marshall (PSA MINT 9), 188 Jurgenson (PSA NM-MT 8), 198 CL (PSA NM-MT 8). Grades 33% NM to NM/MT, 59% EX to EX/MT, 8% VG to VG/ EX. 1966 Philadelphia (198) - Complete set of 198 cards. w/#s 38 Sayers (PSA EX-MT 6), 41 Brown (VG/EX). Grades 53% EX to EX/MT (some better), 47% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). 1967 Philadelphia (196) - Near set 196 of 198 cards. w/#s 28 Butkus (EX), 29 Ditka (NM), 35 Sayers (EX). Grades 7% NM, 72% EX to EX/MT, 21% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). SMR value exceeds $700.00. See our web site for a more detailed account of this collection. Starting Bid: $300

80632 1965 Philadelphia Football High Grade Complete Set (198). This presentation was assembled from vending boxes and have that distinct fresh from the pack feel to them. This is a very nice 198-card complete set for the condition conscience gridiron enthusiast. Highlights include: Graded : SGC 96 MINT 9: 4 cards w/#s 64, 66, 79 Nitschke and 85; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 10 cards w/#s 12 Unitas, 31 Brown, 41 Wareld, 44, 59, 69, 84 Lombardi, 87 Gabriel, 90 Lundy and 100; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 7 cards w/#s 50 Meredith, 72 Adderly, 82 Taylor, 106, 110 Tarkenton and 162; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, #s 105 Eller, 113 Giants and 131; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 42 and 126. Ungraded - include #s 14 Shula (EX), 19 Ditka (NM), 28 Halas (EX), 47 Lilly (EX/MT), 76 Hornung (EX/MT), 94 Olsen (NM), 188 Jurgenson (EX/MT), 195 Taylor (EX), 197 CL (VG/EX), 198 CL (VG/EX). Grades 56% NM to NM/MT, 38% EX to EX/MT, 6% lesser. Starting Bid: $375 80633 1965 Topps Football Complete Set (176). Oered is a 176-card complete set of 1965 Topps Football. This set is highlighted by the Joe Namath rookie card, along with all of the stars from the AFL. This was Topps rst and only venture into the oversized cards. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Addison SP (VG/EX), 3 Buoniconti SP (VG/EX), 18 (PSA EX-MT 6), 30 (PSA NM 7), 35 Kemp SP (VG/EX) 36 Lamonica SP (EX/MT), 46 Brown SP (EX), 69 Blanda SP (EX), 87 CL SP (EX), 91 Bell SP (EX), 94 Buchanan SP (EX), 99 Dawson SP (PSA EX-MT 6), 112 (PSA NM-MT 8), 121 Maynard (PSA VG-EX 4), 122 Namath SP (PSA EX-MT 6), 133 Biletniko SP (PSA EX 5), 137 Davidson SP (EX), 145 Otto (EX), 155 Alworth (PSA EX-MT 6), 161 Hadl SP (PSA EX-MT 6), 176 CL SP (PSA EX-MT 6 ). Grades 75% EX to EX/MT with a few nicer, 25% VG to VG/EX with a few lesser. SMR value approaches $1,300.00. Starting Bid: $300
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80634 1965 Topps Football Complete Set (176). Presented is a solid middle grade complete set of 1965 Topps Football. Nice largely mid to high end assembly of these condition sensitive oversized cards. A total of 6 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include - #s 1 Addison SP (VG/EX), 3 Buoniconti SP (EX), 35 Kemp SP (VG/ EX) 36 Lamonica SP (VG/EX), 46 Brown SP (SGC 84 NM 7), 69 Blanda SP (VG/EX), 87 CL SP (VG/EX), 91 Bell SP (PR), 94 Buchanan SP (EX), 99 Dawson SP (SGC 84 NM 7), 121 Maynard (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 122 Namath SP (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 128 Taliaferro SP (SGC 88 NM/MT 8), 133 Biletniko SP (EX), 137 Davidson SP (VG/EX), 145 Otto (VG/ EX), 151 Todd SP (SGC 80 EX/NM 6), 155 Alworth (EX), 161 Hadl SP (VG), 176 CL SP (EX). Grades 6% NM to NM/MT, 51% EX to EX/MT, 43% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,100.00. Starting Bid: $500

80635 1966 Through 1969 Topps Football Complete Set Run (4). Four solid mostly mid-grade complete sets are presented including dozens of stars and HoFers. A total of 14 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: 1966 Topps (132) - Complete set of 132 cards. w/#s 1 Addison (PSA NM 7), 67 Dawson (PSA NM-MT 8), 95 Maynard (EX), 96 Namath (PSA EX-MT 6). Grades 10% NM to NM/MT, 63% EX to EX/MT, 27% VG to VG/EX. 1967 Topps (132) - Complete set of 132 cards. w/#s 1 Huarte (EX/MT), 98 Namath (EX). Grades 47% EX to EX/MT, 47% VG to VG/EX, 6% lesser. 1968 Topps (219) - Complete set of 219 cards. w/#s 25 Meredith (PSA NM-MT 8), 50 (PSA NM-MT 8), 65 Namath (PSA EX-MT 6), 162 Ditka (PSA NM 7), 192 Taylor (PSA NM-MT 8), 219 CL (PSA NM 7). Grades 13% NM to NM/MT, 68% EX to EX/MT, 19% VG to VG/EX. 1969 Topps (263) - Complete set of 263 cards. w/#s 1 Kelly (EX/MT), 26 Piccolo (VG/EX), 120 Csonka (PSA EX-MT 6), 215 Starr (PSA NM-MT 8), 232 Blanda (PSA NM-MT 8). Grades 8% NM to NM/MT, 75% EX to EX/MT, 17% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). Total SMR value exceeds $600.00. See our web site for a more detailed account of this collection. Starting Bid: $375

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80636 1966 Topps Football Complete Set (132) - Instant Set Registry Recognition! This very high quality presentation earns a 88.4 GPA. With 97% of the cards in NM/MT to MINT condition it should be no surprise that this near set makes for an impressive addition to any gridiron collection. In addition to physical quality, the rich hues of the wood grain borders and bold player portraits result in a presentation of both quality with tremendous eye appeal. It would be dicult to assemble a more eye catching display. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 17 cards, #s 17, 25, 31, 43, 45, 48 Blanda, 57, 64, 69, 72, 76, 83, 90, 108, 116, 117 and 127; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 27 cards, #s 1 Addison, 6, 9, 18, 24, 28, 36, 42, 51, 54, 55, 56, 60, 62, 66, 71, 79, 86, 91, 98, 100, 107, 111, 114, 115 Otto, 121 and 123; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 51 cards, #s 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26 Kemp, 27 Lamonica, 29, 30, 33, 35, 38, 41, 46, 47, 52, 53, 59, 68, 70, 73, 75 Taylor, 77, 78, 84, 85, 87, 92, 93, 94, 95 Maynard, 96 Namath, 99, 101, 103, 104 Biletniko, 106, 110, 112, 113, 122, 124, 126, 129 and 131; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 14 cards, #s 2, 16, 32, 34, 49, 50, 67 Dawson, 82, 97, 105, 109, 118, 125 and 128; SGC 84 NM 7: 14 cards, #s 5, 12, 39, 40, 44, 58, 61 Checklist, 63, 65, 80, 81, 88, 119 Alworth and 120; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 6 cards, #s 8, 15 Funny Ring CL, 21, 37, 102 and 132 Checklist; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, #s 74, 89, and 130. Starting Bid: $1,000

80637 1966 Topps Football High Grade Near Set (131/132) - With Over 30 PSA Graded Cards. This is a very attractive presentation with an abundance of sharp corners and glossy surfaces. 66 ranks as one of Topps more popular football productions. The condition sensitive wood grain borders make completing a high grade set a challenging task for choosey gridiron specialists. The roster is highlighted by no less than a trio of scarce checklist cards and only the 2nd Joe Namath card. In total, 31 cards have been graded by PSA. Missing #15 for completion. Includes: Grades - PSA Mint 9: 11 cards, #s 29, 38, 39, 52, 56, 71, 73, 105, 109, 111 and 116; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 5 cards, #s 20, 43, 48 Blanda, 66, 67 Dawson; PSA NM-MT 8: 10 cards, #s 6, 13, 34, 42, 45, 61 Checklist, 72, 82, 88 and 90; PSA NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, #s 26 Kemp and 125 Hadl; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #119 Alworth; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 57 and 96 Namath. Ungraded - including #s 1 Addison (EX/MT), 75 Taylor (NM), 95 Maynard (VG/ EX), 104 Biletniko (EX/MT), 115 Otto (NM) and 132 CL (VG/EX). Grades 12% NM/MT+ to Mint, 49% NM to NM/MT, 39% EX to EX/MT with a few slightly lesser. The SMR value if the graded cards (not factoring in half grades) exceeds $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80638 1967 Philadelphia Football High Grade Complete Set (198). This colorful production was the nal installment in the Philadelphia Gum football library. Freshly pulled from vending boxes, this presentation ranks high in quality and eye appeal. A total of 44 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded Cards - SGC 96 MINT 9: 6 cards w/#s 62, 92, 109 Giants, 136, 137 and 180 49ers Insignia; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 12 cards w/#s 3, 25 Bears, 70, 106 Tarkenton, 129, 133 Eagles, 135, 147, 160, 161, 170 and 184; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 19 cards w/#s 22, 39, 40, 41, 49, 52 Hayes, 81 Skoronski, 96, 125, 138, 143, 145 Steelers, 146, 152, 163, 165 Smith, 171, 178 Wilcox and 193 Kelly IA; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 4 cards w/#s 7 Nobis, 76 Davis, 142 Snead and 166; SGC 84 NM 7: 3 cards w/#s 82 Starr, 111 and 186 Mitchell. Ungraded Cards include #s 7 Nobis (), 23 Unitas (EX/MT), 28 Butkus (), 29 Ditka (EX/MT), 35 Sayers (EX/MT), 43 Kelly (EX/MT), 46 Wareld (), 54 Jordan (NM), 55 Lilly (EX), 57 Meredith (), 58 Reeves (EX), 79 Nitschke (EX), 123 Hornung (EX/MT), 197 CL (EX), 198 CL (VG/EX). Grades 42% NM to NM/MT, 50% EX to EX/MT, 8% VG to VG/EX. SMR value approaches $1,500. Starting Bid: $500

80639 1967 Topps Football Near Set (128/132) - #12 on the PSA Set Registry. Set GPA: 7.99. Rank: #12 on the PSA Set registry. There are a lots of colorful and pack fresh cards in this presentation. Fantastic assembly with many candidates for review. Missing #s 2, 58, 131 and 132 for completion. This set is 100% NM to MINT and deserves every decimal of its 79.9 average. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 3 cards, #s 44, 119 and 128; PSA NM-MT 8: 124 cards, #s 1 Huarte, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Kemp, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61 Dawson, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 McDaniel, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 Maynard, 98 Namath, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 Lamonica, 104, 105 Otto, 106 Biletniko, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 Alworth, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 and 130; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #59 Checklist. Starting Bid: $500

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80640 1967 Topps Football High Grade Complete Set (132). Oered is a 1967 Topps Football High Grade complete set. This all AFL set includes the likes of Joe Namath, Jack Kemp, Don Maynard and the rookie card of Chief Wahoo McDaniel. A total of 36 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 15 Lincoln, 35 Haynes, 41, 76 and 108; PSA NM-MT 8: 25 cards, #s 3 Cappelletti, 4, 6, 24 Kemp, 27, 29, 36, 38, 40, 46, 51, 55, 57, 60, 61 Dawson, 67, 69 Bell, 82 McDaniel, 88, 95, 105 Otto, 111, 116 Davidson, 129 and 130; PSA NM 7: 6 cards, #s 70, 97 Maynard, 98 Namath, 106 Biletniko, 128 and 132 Checklist. Ungraded - including #s 1 Huarte (EX/MT), 59 CL (EX), 103 Lamonica (EX/MT), 123 Alworth (EX). Grades 74% NM to NM/MT, 26% EX to EX/MT (two lesser). SMR value exceeds $1,300.00. Starting Bid: $300

80642 1969 Topps Football High Grade Complete Set (263). The beautifully rendered 1969 Topps football set, released in two series, features brightly colored backgrounds and full-bleed printing in the rst series (the second half has a white border). The issue includes rookie cards of Larry Csonka and Bryon Piccolo and star cards of Unitas, Starr, Griese, Sayers and Blanda. A total of 22 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards w/#s 12 and 60 Maynard; PSA NM-MT 8: 9 cards w/#s 35, 69 Alworth, 85, 86, 104, 107, 118, 128 Davidson and 170; PSA NM+ 7.5: 2 cards w/#s 68 and 120 Csonka; PSA NM 7: 9 cards w/#s 25 Unitas, 26 Piccolo, 30, 41, 75 Meredith, 100 Namath, 102, 121 and 145. Ungraded Cards - include #s 1 Kelly (EX/MT), 20 Dawson (EX/MT), 51 Sayers (EX), 139 Butkus (NM), 150 Tarkenton (NM), 161 Griese (NM), 215 Starr (EX), 232 Blanda (NM), 263 Lamonica (EX/MT). Grades 51% NM to NM/MT, 49% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). SMR value exceeds $500. Starting Bid: $300

80641 1968 Topps Football High Grade Football Set (219). Starting with the year this Topps issue was released, Topps became the only football card manufacturer after Fleer and Philadelphia Gum bowed out due to the AFL-NFL merger. There are a plethora of star cards throughout this issue, with Butkus and Lilly grading at the MINT level. A total of 46 cards have been graded by SGC. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 7 cards, #s 23, 67, 127 Butkus, 159 Kapp, 164 Wilson, 166 Krause and 181 Lilly; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 6 cards, #s 30, 32, 73, 104, 178 and 212; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 20 cards, #s 7, 18, 56, 60 Hart, 66, 85, 90, 128, 130 Karras, 136, 142 Blanda, 157 Nitschke, 158, 160 Taylor, 183, 192 Taylor, 197, 198, 203 and 209; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 7 cards, #s 1 Starr, 21, 100 Unitas, 103 Hayes, 135, 144 and 173 Little; SGC 84 NM 7: 6 cards, #s 65 Namath, 75 Sayers, 88 Jurgensen, 161 Tarkenton, 194 Lamonica and 196 Griese. Ungraded - including: #s 25 Meredith (EX), 49 Wareld (EX), 55 CL (EX), 149 Kemp (EX), 162 Ditka (NM), 163 Russell (EX), 168 Biletniko (EX), 169 Maynard (EX/MT), 171 Dawson (miscut), 193 Alworth (EX), 219 CL (EX). Grades 40% NM to NM/MT, 50% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. The SMR value of just the graded cards exceeds $1,500. Starting Bid: $375

80643 1969 Topps Football High Grade Complete Set (263). The beautifully rendered 1969 Topps football set, released in two series, features brightly colored backgrounds and full-bleed printing in the rst series (the second half has a white border). The issue includes rookie cards of Larry Csonka and Bryon Piccolo and star cards of Unitas, Starr, Griese, Sayers and Blanda. A total of 24 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 203, 213, 255 Adderley and 259 Wilburn; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 3 cards, #s 220, 233 and 237; PSA NM-MT 8: 10 cards, #s 44 Wilcox, 120 Csonka, 139 Butkus, 179, 209, 211, 216, 232 Blanda, 248 and 261; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #228; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 100 Namath, 201 Biletniko and 263 Lamonica; PSA EX-MT 6: 3 cards, #s 25 Unitas, 26 Piccolo and 215 Starr. Ungraded - including #s 1 Kelly (EX), 20 Dawson (NM), 51 Sayers (EX/MT), 75 Meredith (NM), 150 Tarkenton (NM), 161 Griese (NM). Grades 47% NM to NM/MT, 48% EX to EX/MT, 5% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $900.00. Starting Bid: $150
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80644 1969 Topps Football Four In One Near Set (63/66) - #3 on the PSA Set Registry. The 1969 Topps 4 in 1 Football set is complete at 66 cards but depicts 264 players as each card oers four 1 x 1-1/2 mini portraits. There are players in this set that do not appear in the regular Topps series. This is an extremely strong 63-card near set that can boast being almost completely NM to NM/MT (96%) with a very nice selection of stars and HoFers. Missing Baker/ Duncan, Nitschke/Lindsey and Pardee/Snead for completion. Includes: PSA MINT 9 (OC): 1 card, Starr/Ogden; PSA NM-MT 8: 57 cards, Sayers/Alderman, Allison/Buncom, Alworth/Maynard, Biletniko/Taylor, Ballman/Hill, Beer/Farr, Bishop/Banaszak, Bosley/Wilburn, Bowie/Crenshaw, Buoniconti/Saimes, Burson/Abramowicz, Coan/Hadl, Namath/Dixon, Tarkenton/Durkee, Gogolak/ Bull, Griese/LeMoine, Hart/Dess, Haymond/Pitts, Butkus/Hickerson, Hill /Nobis, Gabriel/Hoak, Houston/Shivers, Howard/Morrison, Howley/Piccolo, Johnson-Red/Triplett-White, JohnsonWhite/Triplett-Red, Johnson/Frederickson, Jurgensen/Bass, King/Cappadona, Lamonica/Hunt, Lothridge/Adderly, Maples /Hayes, Meredith /Jones, Mirich/Graham, Mitchell/Blanks, Csonka/Mix, Nelsen/Munson/, Otto/Herman, Petitbon/Clark, Rassas/Matte, Richter/Whitsell, Roland/Morton, Karras/Russell, Scarpati/Rock, Sestak/Wright, Smith/Grabowski, Stallings/Taylor, Stratton/ Rushing, Dawson/Suggs, Blanda/Kemp, Thomas/Morrall, Trull/Philbin, Unitas/Renfro, West/ Herock, Wilson/Michaels, Wood/Stonebreaker and Woodeshick/Larson; PSA NM 7: 2 cards; PSA EX 5: 3 cards. See our web site for a detailed account of this presentation. Starting Bid: $500

80645 1969 Topps 4-In-1 Very High Grade Near Set (65/66) - Instant Set Registry Recognition! This very high grade presentation generates a 93.6 GPA. The 1969 Topps 4 in 1 Football set contains 66 cards but shows almost 264 dierent players. Each standard size card has four 1 x 1-1/2 mini portraits aording the huge jump in quantity. There are players in this set that do not appear in the regular Topps series. This is an extremely strong 65-card near set that can boast being almost two-thirds (66%) MINT and 95% NM/MT or better condition. Its not often we can make that statement. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 Mint 9: 43 cards, Alworth, Anderson, Ballman, Beer, Bosley, Buoniconti, Burson, Carolan, Coan/Hadl, Csonka, Dawson, Gabriel, Hart, Haymond, Houston, Howard, Johnson (2), Jurgensen, King, Lothridge, Maples, Meredith, Mitchell, Nelsen, Nitschke, Petitbon, Rassas, Richter, Scarpati, Sestak, Smith, Star, Stratton, Talamini, Tarkenton, Thomas, Trull, Walker, J. Wilson, L. Wilson, Wood and Woodeshick; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 14 cards, Allison, Baker, Bishop, Bowie, Gogolak, Griese, Hill, Howley, Lamonica, Lang, Mirich, Namath, Sayers and Stallings; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 5 cards, Johnson, Pardee, Roland, Unitas and West; SGC 84 NM 7: 2 cards, Karras and Otto; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, Butkus. Starting Bid: $750

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80647 1971 Topps Football Mid To High Grade Complete Set (263). Oered is a complete set of 1971 Topps Football that includes rookie cards of Terry Bradshaw, Joe Greene, Marty Schottenheimer and star cards of Joe Namath, O.J. Simpson, Johnny Unitas and more. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Unitas (PSA NM 7), 3 Schottenheimer (EX/MT), 5 Dempsey (PSA NM-MT+ 8.5), 6 Allen (PSA NM-MT 8), 16 Brown (PSA EXMT 6), 24 Johnson (PSA NM-MT 8), 25 Butkus (NM), 39 Blanda (PSA NM-MT 8), 45 Csonka (PSA NM 7), 53 Smith (EX), 71 Page (EX), 91 Morris (PSA NM-MT 8), 113 Houston (NM), 114 Lanier (EX), 120 Tarkenton (EX/MT), 150 Sayers (EX), 156 Bradshaw (PSA EX 5), 160 Griese (EX), 200 Starr (EX/MT), 245 Greene (EX/MT), 249 (PSA NM-MT 8), 250 Namath (EX/MT), 260 Simpson (NM). Grades 38% NM to NM/MT, 62% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). Starting Bid: $150

80646 1971 Topps Football Unopened Rack Pack GAI Mint 9 with Bradshaw and Greene Rookies on Top. Graded GAI Mint 9. For Pittsburgh Steelers fans this is the ultimate early 1970s rack pack. For only 39-cents young collectors could get 54 cards of their favorite gridiron heroes. With only a thin layer of clear plastic keeping them apart, its hard to believe any youngster could resist the temptation of cracking into this 71 series two rack. As you can clearly see the two of the three front cards are the rookie cards of Steelers legends Terry Bradshaw (#156) and Mean Joe Greene (#245). Now to wonder if Joe Namath (#250) resides in between. Starting Bid: $250

80648 1972 NFLPA Football Vinyl Sticker Hoard (2,000+). A tremendous hoard of close to 2,500 caricature type stickers. The stickers measure 4 3/4 by 2 3/4. There are a total of 20 stickers to a set, although this particular hoard is missing the Alan Page sticker. There are enough stickers to make at least 75 near sets. The Beckett yearly guide exceeds $20,000 for this hoard. A total of 83 cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: Graded - SGC 98 GEM MINT 10: 30 cards, Bradshaw (3), Gordon, Greene, Hadl (4), Hayes (6), Johnson SP (2), Little (4), Nobis, Plunkett (3), Unitas (4) and Wareld; SGC 96 MINT 9: 37 cards, Anderson (4), Blanda (5), Brockington (3), Brodie (3), Butkus (3), Gordon (2), Greene (4), Johnson SP, Namath (4), Nobis (2), Sayers (3), Staubach and Wareld (2); SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 8 cards, Brockington, Greene, Hayes, Johnson SP Sayers and Staubach (3); SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 8 cards, Bradshaw, Gordon, Johnson SP, Hayes, Namath, Plunkett and Staubach (2). Ungraded - Well over 100 of each of the following Anderson, Blanda, Terry Bradshaw, Brockington, Brodie, Butkus, Gordon, Greene, Hadl, Hayes, Johnson SP (75+), Little, Namath, Nobis, Plunkett, Sayers, Staubach, Unitas and Wareld. Grades 90% NM to NM/MT, 10% lesser. Starting Bid: $750

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80649 1972 Topps Football High Grade Complete Set (351). This set brought to a close the concept of the scarce run of high number cards. Now, almost forty years later, this immensely popular production is still challenging hobbyists who seek completion. This is a very high grade assembly oering over 50% NM or better cards. A ne attention for you gridiron fans, or even a card fan who appreciate quality. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 7 cards, #s 109, 266, 267 Little AP, 271 Wareld AP, 272 Griese AP, 275 and 278 Smith AP; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 3 cards, #s 119, 121 and 265 Yary AP; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 1 card, #170 Butkus; PSA NM-MT 8: 20 cards, #s 2, 11, 13 Riggins, 14, 43 Buoniconti, 57, 73, 74, 75, 77, 96, 98, 107, 165 Unitas, 215, 245 Dawson, 277 Eller AP, 280 Lilly AP, 281 Hendricks AP and 306 Pearson; PSA NM 7: 28 cards, #s 15 Hadl, 28, 34, 40 Gabriel, 65 Plunkett, 95, 100 Namath, 110 Sayers, 115, 118, 135, 141, 144, 158, 160 Simpson, 167 Wareld, 181, 184, 197, 216, 217, 219, 235 Blanda, 244 Joiner, 248 Alworth, 249, 251 Unitas IA and 256. Ungraded - including #s 55 Manning (EX), 93 Hendricks (NM), 101 Greenwood (NM), 106 Alzado (EX), 120 Bradshaw IA (EX), 122 Staubach IA (EX/MT), 150 Bradshaw (EX), 186 Upshaw (NM), 200 Staubach (NM), 230 Greene (NM), 240 Little (EX), 279 Page AP (EX/MT), 291 Spurrier (EX), 294 CL (EX/MT), 300 Page (NM), 338 Spurrier IA (EX/MT), 340 Dawson IA (EX/MT), 341 Butkus IA (EX/MT), 343 Namath IA (EX), 348 Blanda IA (NM). Grades 60% NM to NM/MT, 35% EX to EX/MT, 5% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,000. Starting Bid: $500 80650 1972 Topps Football High Grade Complete Set (351) Plus Wrapper. The high quality complete set is perfect for the condition conscious hobbyist. At over 70% judged at the NM or higher levels, this set needs little additional hype and wordy accolades. This colorful issue is known for the notoriously dicult high number series plus the key rookies of HoFers Staubach, Spurrier, Hendricks, Joiner, Little, Manning, Plunkett, Riggins and Upshaw. A total of 69 cards have been graded (66 SGC and 3 PSA) by a third party service. Highlights include: Graded - SGC 98 Gem MINT 10: 2 cards, #s 271 Wareld AP and 339 Little IA; SGC 96 MINT 9: 38 cards, #s 66 Adderly, 95 Brown, 153, 157, 231, 265 Yary AP, 267 Little AP, 268, 270, 274, 278 Smith AP, 279 Page AP, 280 Lilly AP, 281 Hendricks AP, 283 Lanier AP, 286, 287, 289, 291 Spurrier, 298, 301, 303, 305, 306, 308 Morrall, 310, 317, 318, 325, 331 Morris, 334 Taylor, 335, 337, 344, 345, 347, 348 Blanda and 349; PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 272 Griese AP and 343 Namath; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 20 cards, #s 13 Riggins, 32, 65 Plunkett, 80 Griese, 101 Greenwood, 156, 191, 244 Joiner, 275, 276, 277 Eller AP, 284, 282, 288, 300 Page, 309 Nobis, 316, 324, 338 Spurrier IA and 341 Butkus IA; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 5 cards, #s 165 Unitas, 235 Blanda, 266, 285 and 322; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #110 Sayers; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #200 Staubach. Ungraded - include #s 55 Manning (NM), 93 Hendricks (EX), 100 Namath (NM), 106 Alzado (EX), 122 Staubach IA (EX/MT), 140 Csonka (NM), 150 Bradshaw (NM), 160 Simpson (EX), 170 Butkus (EX), 186 Upshaw (NM), 240 Little (NM). Grades 72% NM to NM/MT, 28% EX to EX/MT (mainly due to centering and not corner/ surface quality). SGC 98s were calculated at the MINT 9 level and the SGC 92s were calculated at the NM-MT 8 level resulting in the graded cards showing an aggregate SMR value exceeding $4,000. Starting Bid: $1,000
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80651 1972 Topps Football High Grade High Number Series (#s 264-351). A tremendously high grade 1972 Topps Football high-number run is presented with almost 90% of the cards grading at the NM to MINT levels. Some of the cards are at their pinnacle, with seven of the cards grading at the GEM MINT level. A tremendous amount of Hall of Fame players are included in this set including the elusive In Action cards of Joe Namath, George Blanda, Len Dawson and others. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Gem MT 10: 7 cards, #s 267 Little AP, 270, 274 Little AP, 276, 306 Pearson, 327 and 336 Marshall; PSA MINT 9: 14 cards, #s 266 Wright AP, 273, 275, 277 Eller AP, 281 Hendricks AP, 293, 296, 299, 300 Page, 302, 307, 313, 314 and 324; PSA NM-MT 8: 15 cards, #s 272 Griese AP, 286, 287, 291 Spurrier, 294 Checklist, 316 Wright, 321, 332 Johnson, 338 Spurrier IA, 340 Dawson IA, 341 Butkus IA, 343 Namath IA, 344, 345 and 348 Blanda IA. Ungraded - including #s 271 Wareld AP (NM), 278 Smith AP (NM), 279 Page AP (NM), 280 Lilly AP (NM), 331 Morris (NM). Grades 24% MINT to GEM MINT, 64% NM to NM/MT, 12% EX to EX/MT (one lesser). The SMR value (factoring the Gem MT 10s as Mint 9s) is over $1,750.00. Starting Bid: $500

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80652 Very Rare 1933/34 V288 Hamilton Gum Wax Paper Wrapper. This insanely rare wrapper is the rst we have ever oered and is one of only two we have been able to conrm. While O-Pee-Chee dominated the hockey card market in the 1930s Hamilton Gum did manage one now scarce release under their Puck Gum brand of bubble gum. The rarity of this fragile 5 x 7 piece of wax paper is easily explained by the exchange oer where kids could get a Junior League Hockey Puck in exchange for ten wrappers. The wrapper has light crease beyond the standard circulation folds. There is some slight spot staining but no tearing. An incredibly rare piece that would make for a tremendous addition to a vintage hockey collection. Starting Bid: $250 80653 1933 Sport Kings Howard Morenz #24 PSA NM 7. One of the most sought after names in the hockey collecting hobby is Howie Morenz. His career lasted for 14 seasons, almost all of those years with the Montreal Canadians. This is one of his most highly prized card collectibles. From a collection never oered for sale before, you would never guess by looking at the precise entering, amazing colors, sharp corners and bright white borders this card is actually over 75 years old. A tremendous high end copy that would look just as acceptable nestled under a label with a higher number. Starting Bid: $250

80654 1933 WWG Ice Kings Happy Day #10 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. This is one of only two example at the NM/MT level with only one grading higher. Perfect centering and four sharp corners generate the elevated assessment only two fortunate vintage hockey enthusiasts can claim to own. Terric card from a newly discovered collection. Starting Bid: $250

80655 1933 WWG Ice Kings Partial Set (18) With Clancy and Morenz. Oered is a collection of 27 dierent 1930s vintage hockey cards from three distinct series. Top stars of the era like Clancy, Morenz and Joliat make appearances. Includes: 1933 O-Pee-Chee-Series A (7) - #s 10 Horner (PR), 12 Primeau (GD), 28 (GD), 36 (FR), 37 (VG), 42 (VG) and 46 Leduc (GD); 1933 Hamilton Gum (2) - #s 11 Bailey (PR) and 17 Clancy (GD, pencil on rev.); 1933 V357 World Wide Gum Ice Kings (18) - #s 4 Blair (SGC 60 EX 5), 9, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22 Bailey (SGC 50 VG/EX 4), 25 Dutton (SGC 40 VG 3), 26, 36 Morenz (SGC 30 Good 2), 46, 53, 54, 57 Thomson (SGC 50 VG/EX 4), 59, 68 Murdock (SGC 60 EX 5), 69 and 71 Chabot (SGC 30 Good 2). Grades 67% GD to VG with two EX, 33% PR to FR. Starting Bid: $150

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80656 1936 O-Pee-Chee Turk Broda #97 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 - Pop One of One with None Higher!. There is always a sense of pride when we are able to present to our bidders a new nd of vintage cards, be it a large selection or just a few cards. When the stars all align as they say, the nal result can be a complete surprise not expected by consignor or auction house. We certainly hope we can say that when the dust settles around this absolutely incredible discovery. Now a part of the raried class of the top 1.5% of the recorded 1936 O-Pee-Chee cards is this seemingly pristine copy of HoFer Turk Broda. Series D was a continuation of the 35 series with numbering starting with #97. Broda is that rst card of the series and a condition sensitive nature in the same class as a 52 Pafko and 33 Bengough. The high grade supply will never meet the demand of passionate and condition obsessed hockey specialists. Turk Broda was a key element in the success of the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Broda in the net, Stanley Cup championships were secured ve times including a three-year Hat Trick from 1947-1949. For his eorts, Broda would win a pair of Vezina Trophies and eventually be honored with entry into the Hockey Hall of Fame. A pop one-of-one condition rarity with no known higher grading example! The chances of nding a better copy are akin to winning the lottery just after being struck by lightning for the second time. This 1936 O-Pee-Chee card is as superior in every aspect as youll ever nd. One corner tip after another comes to a razor sharp point; surfaces are smooth as ice with textbook perfect centering. The die-cut stand up portion is completely intact with absolutely no breaks in the delicate die-cut that outlines the full gure portrait of a erce Broda at the ready for the next lightning fast slap shot. This card is scarcely made available at auction in any condition. This is the opportunity to acquire one of the hobbys best. Starting Bid: $10,000

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80657 1936 O-Pee-Chee Howie Morenz #121 SGC 96 Mint 9 - One of Two Conrmed MINT Examples Known! Howie Morenz is the Babe Ruth of Hockey. One of the most sought after names in hockey collecting is the man whose career lasted for 14 seasons, almost all spent with the Montreal Canadians. This is one of his most highly prized card collectibles. He is as close to hockey royalty as there ever will be. His stellar career, untimely retirement and ultimate passing have elevated the man to legendary status. Who could have foreseen when this card appeared that just one year later the NHL would organize an All-Star game to benet the family of the now late superstar. This is one of only two cards to have miraculously survived with barely a sign of ever being touched by human hands and to now be recognized with a 96 MINT 9 label by SGC. The PSA census does not show any example above the near-mint to mint level. With not a single aw of note, this rare Mint 1936 O-Pee-Chee is a betting tribute to one of the most dominant players to ever strap on the skates. For the unbeliever, we will conrm the following: surfaces are without blemish or physical imperfection; corners are razor sharp, the adjective applies to all four and not a stray spec of printers ink to be found. The ultimate copy for the most advanced hockey collection. Starting Bid: $7,500

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80658 1930s -1980s Hockey Card Collection (225+) With Orr, Hull, Howe Plus Many Other Stars and HoFers. This is one of those collections that just seems to have everything! Youll nd Topps, O-Pee-Chee, Lipton, Esso, Colgate, Coke-Cola, Quaker, and Eddie Sargent cards, stamps and stickers. The stars and HoFers are everywhere! Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Joliat, Mikita, Bower, Phil and Tony Esposito, Bowman, Sawchuk, Beliveau, Dryden, Plante, Dionne, Glenn Hull, Bobby Hull, Richard, Worsley, Kurri, of course Gretzky, plus many others. Orr and Howe make numerous appearances. There are collectibles from over 40 dierent series from the standard issues to the truly obscure. Most of the collection is in EX or better condition. A total of 18 cards have been graded by SGC. The SMR value of just the graded cards is over $1,000.00. There is too much to list here so please see our web site for the details of the contents of this collection. Starting Bid: $300

80659 1937 V356 World Wide Gum King Clancy #29 PSA NM-MT 8 - Pop One with None Higher! What can you nd in a newly discovered collection of almost all baseball cards? One of the premier hockey cards from the V356 World Wide Gum hockey series featuring HoFer King Clancy. Graded PSA NM-MT 8, this is the only copy to achieve this elevated assessment with none higher. And what an amazing card it is. Quite possibly the rst MINT 9 except for one small dot of staining on the front (right border) and the reverse (covered by the 9 in 1903). Those barely visible elements aside this card is simply beautiful. Pure dumb luck this seemingly forgotten card has a revered hockey HoFer to grace the 2-5/16 x 2-3/4 surface area. Perfectly centered, four sharp corners and bold printing free of any stray ink specs. A phenomenal example and one almost impossible to improve upon. Starting Bid: $2,000

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80660 1951 Parkhurst Adam Brown #30 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Three with One Higher. This is one of only three Mint 9 examples to be reviewed by PSA from a total population of 130 submissions. This card will appeal to the most condition-conscious vintage hockey specialist. Starting Bid: $500

80661 1951 Parkhurst Gordie Howe #66 PSA NM-MT 8 - Only One Higher! One of thirty-three at the grade level with only one example grading higher by PSA. Any opportunity to acquire the rookie card of one of the greatest hockey players ever to take to the ice should not be taken lightly. From his rookie season, Howe quickly dominated his sport and one can only imagine his success in a dierent era. Graphics rest a sliver away from perfection both vertically and horizontally. One corner has some wear at the tip, the three others are all high quality. Regardless of condition or status, this card is to hockey collectors what the 52 Mantle is to baseball fans. An very admirable example from the earliest days of Howes career. Starting Bid: $2,000

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80663 1951 Parkhurst Danny Lewicki #71 SGC 96 Mint 9 - The Ultimate SGC Example! Lewicki was a very talented left wing who is the only hockey athlete talented enough to propel his team to win the Stanley Cup, Allan Cup and Memorial Cup all while still a junior. His 1951 Parkhurst card is his rookie appearance and this is the stand alone highest graded example by SGC. A virtually unimprovable copy and an incredible addition to any vintage hockey collection. For the most passionate fan of the Parkies. Starting Bid: $250

80662 1951 Parkhurst Gordie Howe #66 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Graded 88 NM-MT 8 by SGC. A mere handful of examples have been graded higher by that rm. Dare we call this phenomenal copy pack fresh? Yes. It has just the slightest bits of fuzziness at two corner tips and the rest is really beyond compare. And all this accolade about the rookie card of Gordie Howe who has been anointed by many as the greatest hockey player of his or any era. The image of the young rookie is close to being perfectly centered. The corner quality is superior and surfaces are clean and blemish free. Howes rookie card is one of the top three hockey cards of the modern era and prized by many over a Gretzky or Orr rookie. We say go for all three. A tremendous addition to a hockey collection. Starting Bid: $2,000 80664 1951 Parkhurst Jack Evans #90 PSA Mint 9 - Pop One with None Higher! A pop one of one condition rarity! Tex played for 14 years with New York and Chicago and was a member of the 61 Stanley Cup winning team. This 1951 Parkhurst card is the stand alone highest graded example by PSA. An incredible addition to any vintage hockey collection. Starting Bid: $625
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80665 1951 Parkhurst Steve Kraftcheck #92 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Three with None Higher! Graded PSA MINT 9, this card is one of only three to deserve the MINT 9 label. A beautiful card with that fresh from the pack visual appeal. Starting Bid: $500

80667 1957 Topps Gordie Howe #42 PSA NM-MT 8 - None Graded Higher!. A superb entry from the 1957/58 Topps hockey issue features the Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe. Great color, near perfect centering and sharp corners attribute to the assigned grade. A strong NM-MT example, one of twenty at this level with none grading higher. Starting Bid: $375

80666 1953 Parkhurst Gordie Howe #50 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 - Pop One with One Higher! This is the only example at the NM/MT level with only one grading higher. This stunning SGC 88 NM/MT 8 example of Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe features a pair of perfect mint corners with two others that have just a small trace amount of fuzziness at the very tips. Close to perfect centering and a surface free of physical imperfections. A fantastic addition to any advanced hockey collection. Starting Bid: $350

80668 1965 Topps Bill Hicke #30 PSA Mint 9. One of six at the PSA Mint 9 level with none grading higher. Super clean specimen with hardly a aw to be seen or told. very attractive example with four sharp corners, bright borders and a problem free portrait. The reverse is a clean as the front. Starting Bid: $200

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80669 1965 Topps Terry Harper #68 PSA Mint 9 - Pop One, Highest Graded Example! The only recorded copy at the PSA Mint 9 level with none grading higher! Someone must have just opened a pack because this beauty hasnt seemed aged a day. Color, gloss, centering and sharp corners all the way around combine to become the highest graded example by PSA to date. Possibly just one minute stray ink line in the upper right keeps this stunner away from Gem status? A card destined for the nest hockey collection. Starting Bid: $200

80670 1964 Topps Glenn Hall AS #110 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 - Pop One with None Higher! This is a pop one-of-one condition rarity with none grading higher. Glenn Hall is honored as a player on this All Star card that is the nal card that concludes the massively popular tall boy series from 1964. One would be pretty hard pressed to nd a nicer example of this card in a higher grade holder. Very bright and exceptionally well centered, a top addition to any vintage hockey collection. Starting Bid: $375

80671 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. In every sport there are a select number of athletes who by virtue of their immense talents will forever be revered and admired. To hockey fans, the name Wayne Gretzky will be uttered on the lips of adoring fans for generations to come. He appears on literally dozens of trading cards and his most desired is his rst, card #18 issued by O-Pee-Chee for the gum makers 1979/80 series. Oered is a stellar example of this prized hockey card entry. Graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8, this example has only a slight shift in centering keeping it from higher assessment. A strong copy well deserving of the grade. Starting Bid: $200

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80673 2010 Upper Deck Gretzky and Lemieux Dual Jersey Swatch Card #d 5 of 5. Two of the greatest players ever to skate on the ice are oered in this fantastic 2010 Upper Deck The Cup limited edition insert card. This extra thick cards contains authentic game used Number patches of both Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky. If more enticement is needed then we should add both alltime greats have signed the samples adding their jersey numbers next to their names. An extremely limited oering, this card is #d 5 of only 5 ever made, a population never to go any higher. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

80672 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 BVG Mint 9. Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Wayne Gretzky. These three are the singularly dominant gures in sports over the last quarter century. It is only betting that an auction which features some impressive vintage hockey card collectibles also makes available the most desirable modern hockey card as well. The Great One, as Gretzky was known, is largely responsible for the expansion of the sport in North America and this is his rookie card appearance. Seemingly perfect in every way, this beauty has all the qualities of being not just Mint, but a strong example at that. Starting Bid: $1,000

80674 1911 C55 Hockey Players PSA-Graded Starter Set (10) With LaLonde. Nice selection and nice cards for the grades. All ten have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #7 Mallen; PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #10 Kerr; PSA EX 5: 4 cards, #s 2 Hall, 30 Hyland, 34 Glass and 44 Poulin; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, #s 24 S. Cleghorn and 42 LaLonde; PSA VG 3: 1 card, #5 Oatman; PSA Good 2: 1 card, #33 Roberts. SMR value is over $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $375

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80675 1936 The Champion Hockey Postcard Complete Set (10) - #1 on the PSA Set Registry! GPA: 4.8 Rank: #1 on the PSA Set Registry! This and its complement set, The Triumph are fantastic additions for hobbyists who thrive on any issue that is obscure, vintage and/or at-out scarce. The Amalgamated Press released this series which was originally found inside issues of The Champion magazine from January to March of 1936. A specially designed album titled Famous Ice Hockey Players was also made to house the cards and is included (PR, spine split). This set is fresh to the hobby and has the ancestor of our consignor named in the envelope. Includes: Graded - PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Mush March; PSA EX 5: 6 cards, Martin Barry, Fred Cook, William Cook, King Clancy, Charles Conacher and Aurel Joliat; PSA VGEX+ 4.5: 1 card, Reginald Smith; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, Sweeney Schriner; PSA VG 3: 1 card, Pep Kelly. Starting Bid: $500

80676 1936 The Triumph Hockey Postcard Complete Set (10) - #1 on the PSA Set Registry! GPA:3.5 Rank: #1 on the PSA Set Registry! This and its complement set, The Champion are fantastic additions for hobbyists who thrive on any issue that is obscure, vintage and/or at-out scarce. The Amalgamated Press is the sponsor of these extremely scarce collectibles which circulated as supplements inside copies of The Triumph magazine from January to March of 1936. A specially designed album titled Famous Ice Hockey Players was also made to house the cards and is included (PR, spine split). This set is fresh to the hobby and has the ancestor of our consignor named in the envelope. Includes: Graded - PSA EX 5.5: 3 cards, Harvey Jackson (Pop one with none higher!), Sylvo Mantha and Roy Worthers (Pop one with none higher!); PSA EX 5: 1 card, Herbie Lewis; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, Ivan Ching Johnson and Nick Matz; PSA Good 2: 1 card, Eddie Shore; PSA FR 1.5: 1 card, Lawrence Northcott; PSA Poor 1: 2 card, Lionel Conacher and Paul Thompson. A exciting opportunity to acquire a rare vintage where every subject has a total population of six or fewer! Starting Bid: $25
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80677 1951 Parkhurst Hockey PSA Mint 9 Group (7) - Four Pop One of One Condition Rarities! To date, PSA has graded over 12,100 hockey cards from the debut Parkhurst edition from 1951. Overall, only 1.2% of those submission have generated a technical assessment of MINT! Every card in this group rightfully earns that coveted label. Of the seven cards we present here, three equal with one to three others the mint assessment while four hold the status Pop one of one with none higher. If any selection in the hobby could be considered royalty it is this amazing display of quality. A truly staggering level of overall excellence. One may never again be able to procure seven of the nest examples from this series in one acquisition. Hockey collectors are well aware of the rarity of true mint condition cards from this benchmark production. For the nest hockey collection on the planet we oer the following PSA MINT 9 Parkies, seven cards, #s 13 Billy Reay (Pop two with none higher!), 18 Ross Robert Lowe (Pop one of one with none higher!), 19 Jim Henry (Pop three with none higher!), 25 Hal Laycoe (Pop four with none higher!), 34 Johnny Pierson (Pop one of one with none higher!), 35 Lorne Ferguson (Pop one of one with none higher!) and 89 Frank Eddolls (Pop one of one with none higher!). Starting Bid: $7,500

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80678 1953/54 Parkhurst Hockey Complete Set (100) Plus Rare Album. A solid middle grade of 1953-54 Parkhurst is present in its complete form. A remarkable 30% of the set consists of Hall of Fame players. A total of 13 cards have been graded by PSA. Also oered is a very scarce paper album specially designed to house this classic series. The album presents at the excellent level with just very minor condition factors. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #73; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 40 Kelly, 59 and 74; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 12 and 52 Lindsay; PSA EX 5: 3 cards, #s 30 Lach/Richard, 50 Howe and 64 Stanley; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #24 Richard; PSA VG-EX 4: 3 cards, #s 27 Beliveau, 46 Sawchuk and 56 Bathgate. Ungraded - include #s 1 Lumley (VG/EX), 10 Nesterenko (VG/EX), 11 Armstrong (EX), 13 Horton (VG), 26 Harvey (GD/VG), 28 Moore (VG/EX), 29 Georion (EX), 31 Lach (VG/EX), 37 Arbour (EX), 47 Delvecchio (EX), 53 Worsley (VG/EX), 57 Howell (EX), 100 Quackenbush (VG/EX). Grades 5% NM to NM/MT, 54% EX to EX/MT, 41% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). SMR value approaches $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $250

80679 1954/55 Parkhurst Hockey Complete Set (100). Parkhurst enjoyed a three year reign as the king of the hockey card producers before this 100-card series appeared for the 1954-55 season. There are no trimmed cards in this set but Parkhurst sizing can tend to be a little inconsistent. There were cards that came back minimum size requirement (msr) from PSA and are noted below. They are not trimmed. Highlights include - #s 1 McNeil (VG/EX), 2 Moore (EX), 3 Beliveau (EX), 7 Richard (EX/MTmsr), 8 Georion (PSA EX-MT 6), 14 Harvey (EX/MT-msr), 16 Lumley (PSA NM 7), 23 Stewart (PSA NM 7), 24 Armstrong (VG/EX), 31 Horton (PSA NM 7), 33 Sawchuk (EX-msr), 34 Pronovost (PSA NM 7), 36 Delvecchio (EX), 41 Howe (EX-msr), 42 Kelly (EX), 46 Lindsay (EX), 48 Lindsay (PSA NM-MT 8), 63 Chevrels (PSA EX-MT 6), 65 Bower (EX/MT-msr), 66 Ronty (PSA NM-MT 8), 70 Howell (EX), 87 Gadsby (PSA EX-MT+ 6.5), 92 Lumley/Howe IA (PSA VG-EX 4), 96 Sawchuk/Kennedy IA (VG), 97 Plante/Riebel IA (VG/EX), 98 Plante/Harvey IA (EX), 99 Plante/Kennedy IA (GD/VG), 100 Sawchuk/Georion IA (GD/VG). Grades 5% NM to NM/MT, 81% EX to EX/MT, 14% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). SMR value of just the few graded cards is over $700.00. Starting Bid: $250
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80680 1954/55 Topps Hockey High Grade Near Set (56/60) - A First Time Oering! A fresh to the hobby oering and what an impressive selection they are. Oered is an extremely sharp 1954 Topps hockey near set of 56 cards. This is the rst Topps hockey production and nding high grade examples is dicult. This challenge is the result of the delicate nature of the bottom blue borders and the poor centering that plagues this issue. Missing #s 5, 7, 19 and 25 for completion. A total of 22 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #29; PSA NM-MT 8: 8 cards, #s 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 46, 51 Lindsay and 53; PSA NM 7: 9 cards, #s 8 Howe, 12, 23, 31, 33, 47, 54 Mosienko, 55 and 56; PSA EX-MT 6.5: 2 cards, #s 1 Gamble and 58 Sawchuk; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 9 and 57. Ungraded - including #s 3 Howell (EX/MT), 10 Worsley (EX), 11 Bathgate (EX), 18 Mohns (GD), 27 Pronovost (EX), 39 Delvecchio (EX/MT), 49 Quackenbush (EX/MT) and 60 Schmidt (EX). Grades 30% NM to NM/ MT, 58% EX to EX/MT, 12% lesser. SMR value exceeds $4,700.00. Starting Bid: $1,000

80681 1954/55 Topps Hockey Complete Set (60) - The First Topps Hockey Cards! This patriotic display of red, white and blue design are the rst cards produced by Topps for the 1954/55 season. This complete set of 60 cards is an overall very solid, mostly middle grade assembly. The set features 14 Hall of Famers including Howe, Worsley, Sawchuk and 11 others. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Gamble (GD), 3 Howell (VG/EX), 5 Kelly (PSA EX 5), 8 Howe (PSA EX 5), 10 Worsley (PSA EX 5), 11 Bathgate (PSA EX 5), 18 Mohns (VG/EX), 39 Delvecchio (PSA EX 5), 41 Stanley (PSA EX 5), 45 Leswick (PSA EX 5), 51 Lindsey (VG/ EX), 58 Sawchuk (PSA VG-EX 4), 60 Schmidt (GD). Grades 33% EX, 67% VG to VG/EX (two lesser). SMR value approaches $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80682 1957/58 Topps Hockey High Grade Complete Set (66). We hesitate to use the word Wow but Wow! what a fantastic presentation this is! Topps came back after three years with a tremendous short set featuring many Hall of Famers and rookie cards. This is simply an attention grabber whit cards after glorious card presents like they were just pulled out of a freshly opened pack yesterday. A total of 25 cards have been graded by PSA. If visual appeal counted toward technical grade, this would be am immediate registry entry. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 9 and 53 (OC) Worsley; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 3 cards, #s 43 Pronovost, 47 and 57; PSA NM-MT 8: 12 cards, #s 6, 7 Horvath, 11, 13, 18, 22 Pilote, 27, 29, 31, 44, 45 and 58; PSA NM 7: 7 cards, #s 14, 16, 20 Hall, 32, 35 Sawchuk, 42 Howe and 54; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #10 Bucyk. Ungraded - including #s 1 Chevrels (EX), 15 Stanley (EX/MT), 21 Lindsey (EX/MT), 38 Arbour (EX/MT), 46 Ullman (EX), 48 Kelly (EX/ MT). Grades 41% NM to NM/MT, 59% EX to EX/MT (two lesser). SMR value approaches $3,000.00. Starting Bid: $750

80683 1958/59 Parkhurst Hockey Complete Set (50). A solid mid to high grade complete set of 1958 Parkhurst is presented. A well balanced set that has many high grade star examples. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Pulford (VG/ EX), 2 Richard (EX),11 Plante/Armstrong IA (NM), 16 Backstrom (PSA NM-MT 8), 19 Ehman (PSA NM-MT 8), 22 Plante (), 23 Stanley (PSA NM 7), 26 Plante IA (VG/EX), 28 Georion (PSA NM-MT 8), 33 Mahavolich (NM), 24 Beliveau (PSA NM-MT 8), 35 Canadiens On Guard (VG/EX), 36 (PSA NM 7), 38 Richard (PSA NM 7), 42 Horton (VG/EX), 45 (PSA NM-MT 8), 46 Bower (EX), 49 Harvey (VG/EX). Grades 26% NM to NM/MT, 56% EX to EX/MT, 28% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,200.00. Starting Bid: $375

80684 1959/60 Parkhurst Hockey Complete Set (50). This issue exclusively features players from the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens, and is noted for the rookie cards of Punch Imlach and Carl Brewer. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Canadiens of Guard (VG/EX), 2 Richard (EX), 6 Beliveau (PSA NM-MT 8), 7 Armstrong (VG), 8 Harvey (EX), 13 Wilson (PSA NM-MT 8), 15 Imlach (EX), 16 Hodge (PSA NM-MT 8), 20 McDonald (PSA NM-MT 8), 21 Baun (PSA NM-MT 8), 23 Horton (VG/EX), 24 Mahavlich (VG), 25 Bower IA (PSA NM 7), 26 Stewart (PSA NM-MT 8), 29 Backstrom (PSA NM 7), 32 Bower (GD/VG), 33 Georion (EX), 39 Richard (VG), 41 Plante (PSA NM-MT 8), 50 Clancy (VG/EX). Grades 28% NM to NM/MT, 44% EX to EX/MT, 28% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80685 1960/61 Parkhurst High Grade Complete Set (61). The 1960/61 Parkhurst set provides such stars as Howe, Richard, Sawchuk, Beliveau, Plante and much more. A total of 14 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 11 cards w/#s 7, 10, 18, 20 Howe, 31 Sawchuk, 32, 44, 48 Harvey, 54, 55 and 61 Morrison; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #45 Richard; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 2 cards w/#s 16 Stanley and 36 Delvecchio. Ungraded - include #s 1 Horton (VG/EX), 2 Mahovlich (VG/EX), 3 Bower (EX), 26 Ullman (VG/EX), 46 Georion (EX), 47 Richard (EX), 49 Beliveau (VG/EX), 53 Plante (VG/EX), 59 Georion/Beliveau IA (VG/EX). Grades 31% NM to NM/MT, 51% EX to EX/MT, 18% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $1,600.00. Starting Bid: $500

80686 1960/61 Parkhurst Hockey Complete Set (61). The 1960/61 Parkhurst set provides such stars as Howe, Richard, Sawchuk, Beliveau, Plante and much more. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Horton (PSA NM-MT 8), 2 Mahovlich (VG/EX), 3 Bower (VG/EX), 20 Howe (VG), 26 Ullman (VG/ EX), 31 Sawchuk (PSA EX-MT 6), 38 Moore (PSA NM 7), 42 Marshall (PSA NM 7), 45 Richard (EX), 46 Georion (VG/EX), 47 Richard (VG/EX), 49 Beliveau (PSA NM 7), 53 Plante (EX), 59 Georion/Beliveau IA (PSA EX-MT 6), 61 Morrison (VG/EX). Grades 6% NM to NM/MT, 53% EX to EX/MT, 41% VG to VG/EX. SMR value of just the few graded cards exceeds $600.00. Starting Bid: $150
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80687 1960/61 Topps Hockey High Grade Complete Set (66). The 1960/61 set featured many hockey greats from the past, namely George Vezina, Eddie Shore and King Clancy plus most of the current players from Boston, New York and Chicago. This set is a high quality assembly with many very clean, well-focused cards. A total of 15 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 1 card, #55 Thomson; PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards, #s 17, 19 Vezina, 37, 40, 53, 56 and 65 Pilote; PSA NM 7: 5 cards, #s 4, 10, 16, 38 and 63; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 14 Mikita and 58 Hull. Ungraded - include #s 1 Patrick (EX), 7 Shack (NM), 20 Shore (EX/ MT), 25 Hall (EX/MT), 27 Ross (EX/MT), 36 Worsley (EX/MT), 47 Clancy (EX/MT), 59 Morenz (EX/MT). Grades 33% NM to NM/MT, 67% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). The SMR value of just the graded cards is over $1,000.00. Starting Bid: $250

80688 1962/63 Parkhurst Hockey Complete Set (54). Oered is a very clean complete set of 1962/63 Parkies. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 4 Mahovlich (GD), 7 Horton (VG/EX), 14 Shack (VG/EX), 15 Keon (EX), 18 Mahovlich (PSA NM-MT 8), 30 Howe (VG/EX), 31 Howe (PSA NM-MT 8), 32 Delvecchio (PSA NM-MT 8), 38 Richard (PSA EX-MT 6), 39 Beliveau (PSA NM 7), 41 Provost (PSA NM+ 7.5). 48 Georion (EX), 49 Plante (VG), 54 Tremblay (VG/EX). Grades 13% NM to NM/MT, 60% EX to EX/MT, 27% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). SMR value exceeds $500.00. Starting Bid: $300

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80689 1962/63 Parkhurst Hockey High Grade Complete Set Plus Tally Card (55) With Two PSA Gem MT 10s! Oered is a surprisingly clean and fresh 55-card complete set of 1962/63 Parkies. This presentation is anchored by a pair of awless Gem MT 10s including HoFer Jacques Plante. A total of 26 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Gem MT 10: 2 cards, #s 33 Pronovost (Pop 1 of 1!) and 49 Plante (Pop 1 of 3!); PSA MINT 9: 9 cards, #s 6, 13 Armstrong, 17, 23, 26, 35, 48 Georion, 50 and 52; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 31 Howe and 32 Delvecchio; PSA NM-MT 8: 11 cards, #s 15 Keon, 25, 27, 29, 30 Howe, 36, 38 Richard, 39 Beliveau, 42 Moore, 44 and 51; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, Zip Card; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, # 4 Mahovlich. Ungraded - including #s 7 Horton (NM), 14 Shack (NM), 18 Mahovlich (EX/MT), 54 Tremblay (EX/MT) and Tally Card (FR). Grades 70% NM to NM/MT, 30 % EX to EX/MT (two lesser). With all PSA 8.5s factored at the PSA 8 level and the Gem MT 10s factored at the PSA 9 level, the SMR value is well over $2,000.00. Starting Bid: $500

80690 1962/63 Topps Hockey Mid- to High-Grade Complete Set (66). A very attractive presentation of this condition sensitive issue oering a NM-MT Stan Mikita. This series showcased players from the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers and remains a collector favorite. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 24 Hall (EX/MT), 29 Turner (PSA NM+ 7.5), 33 Hull (PSA EX-MT 6), 34 Mikita (PSA NM-MT 8), 40 Murphy (PSA NM+ 7.5), 45 Worsley (PSA NM-MT 8), 54 Hebenton (PSA NM 7), 58 Ratelle (PSA NM-MT 8), 59 Gilbert (PSA NM-MT 8), 60 Hadeld (NM), 66 CL (PR, marked). Grades 20% NM to NM/ MT, 57% EX to EX/MT, 14% VG to VG/EX, 9% lesser. SMR value exceeds $600.00. Starting Bid: $250

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80691 1964/65 Topps Tall Boys Hockey Mid To High Grade Complete Set (110). Spectacular mid to high-grade complete set of 1964/1965 Topps Hockey is presented. One of the more challenging sets to complete in high grade due to their size. The issue is chock-lled with Hall of Famers, short prints and rookie cards. A total of 19 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 37, 69 Armstrong, 72 Dornhoefer SP and 107 Hull AS; PSA NM 7: 10 cards, #s 6 Sawchuk, 12 Hall, 30, 36, 46, 57, 83 Howell, 93 Abel, 94 Keon and 99; PSA EX-MT 6: 4 cards, #s 3, 20 Hull, 24 Gilbert and 81; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #89 Howe. Ungraded - include #s 1 Martin (EX), 31 Mikita (EX), 33 Beliveau (EX), 40 Bower (EX/MT), 54 CL (GD), 55 CL (VG), 58 Williams SP (VG/EX), 68 Plante (EX), 73 Maki SP (VG/EX), 74 Villemure SP (EX/MT), 80 Rousseau SP (VG), 85 Mahovlich (EX/MT), 91 Nesterenko SP (VG), 92 Paille SP (EX/MT), 98 Hicke SP (PR), 102 Horton (VG), 105 Horton AS SP (EX), 106 Mikita AS SP (GD), 110 Hall AS (FR). Grades 15% NM to NM/MT, 54% EX to EX/MT, 26% VG to VG/EX, 5% PR to GD. SMR value approaches $2,300.00. Starting Bid: $500

80692 1965/66 Topps Hockey Complete Set (128). The 1965/66 set features no less than two dozen Hall of Famers plus the rookie cards of P. Esposito, Cheevers, Cournoyer, Giacomin and Henderson. This is a solid mostly mid-grade assembly. A total of 11 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #86; PSA NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #71 Richard; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 40, 59 Hull and 119; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #66 Checklist; PSA EX-MT 6: 4 cards, #s 12 Sawchuk, 55 Hall, 60 Mikita and 121 Checklist; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #108 Howe. Ungraded - including #s 1 Blake (EX), 6 Beliveau (EX), 17 Keon (EX), 21 Giacomin (EX), 31 Cheevers (EX), 51 Henderson (NM), 76 Cournoyer (NM), 79 Horton (EX), 81 Mahovlich (EX), 116 Esposito (VG/EX), 122 Howe 600 SP (EX), 128 Bruins (EX). Grades 11% NM to NM/MT, 75% EX to EX/MT, 14% VG to VG/EX. SMR value of just the graded cards approaches $600.00. Starting Bid: $250
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80693 1966/67 Topps Hockey Complete Set (132) With 81 Autographed Cards! In this eld, after years of meeting dozens of clients and oering 1,000s of lots one risks getting to the point where you feel you have seen it all. Then something like THIS comes along: A complete set of 1966 Topps hockey cards including the most sought-after rookie in Bobby Orr. And then you just cant help but be impressed when you nd that 81 cards (61%) have been autographed by the players! Baseball sets with many autographs have been oered regularly but to have a hockey presentation as unique as this and from an era when sadly, many players fell into obscurity after their playing days were over is undoubtedly impressive even for the casual hockey fan. Four cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include - #s 1 Blake (VG/EX, signed), 8 Richard (EX, signed), 13 Sawchuk (VG), 21 (PSA EX-MT 6), 23 Giacomin (EX, signed), 35 Orr (PSA Good 2), 62 Mikita (VG/EX, signed), 63 Esposito (EX/MT, signed), 64 Hull SL (VG/EX, signed), 66 CL (PR, marked), 72 Cournoyer (EX, signed), 73 Beliveau (EX, signed), 80 Horton (PSA NM 7), 84 Armstrong (PSA NM 7), 109 Howe (VG/EX, signed), 112 Hull (VG, signed), 120 CL (EX), 121 Howe AS (EX, signed), 124 Mikita AS (EX, signed), 125 Hull AS (VG/EX, signed). Signatures present from the 7 to 9 range with a few slightly lesser. Almost all are blue or black ball point pen. Cards grade 12% NM to NM/MT, 62% EX to EX/MT, 26% VG to VG/EX (some lesser). Starting Bid: $750

80694 Signed 1966 Topps Bobby Orr Rookie #35 PSA NM 7. Bobby Orrs rookie card is one of the top three most highly prized hockey rookie cards of the modern era. This card is made all the more desirable as it displays a vintage Bobby Orr signature centered below his boyish portrait. And we mean boyish as Orr broke into the NHL at the impressionable age of 17. The card shows slight wear at corner tips and centering that would generate an EX-MT technical grade. The vintage blue ballpoint pen signature has been graded NM 7. An extra special addition to any 1960s Hockey collection. Encapsulated PSA/DNA NM 7. . Starting Bid: $500

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80695 1968/69 Topps (132), 1968/69 (216) and 1969/70 O-Pee-Chee Complete Set Trio (3). Presented is a trio of Topps and O-Pee-Chee hockey sets from the 1968/69 and 1969/70 seasons. Each set oers a powerful list of stars like Orr, Dryden, Howe, Cheevers, Esposito and many more. Includes: 1968/69 Topps Hockey (132) - Complete set of 132 cards. Including #s 2 Orr (VG/EX), 7 Esposito (EX), 16 Hull (VG/EX), 29 Howe (VG/EX), 34 Sawchuk (PSA NM 7), 89 Parent (EX), 121 CL (VG/EX), 123 Horton (miscut). Grades 12% NM to NM/MT, 76% EX to EX/MT, 12% VG to VG/EX (some miscuts); 1968/69 O-Pee-Chee (216) - Complete set of 216 cards. Including #s 1 Harvey (VG/EX), 2 Orr (EX), 16 Hull (PSA NM 7), 29 Howe (VG/EX), 34 Sawchuk (VG/EX), 61 CL (GD), 64 Redmond (EX/MT), 89 Parent (EX), 121 CL (VG/EX), 181 Plante (EX/MT), 200 Orr AS (VG/EX), 203 Howe AS (EX), 204 Hull AS (EX), 214 Orr Norris (PSA NM 7). Grades 85% EX to EX/MT (some better), 15% VG to VG/EX. 1969/70 O-Pee-Chee - Complete set of 231 cards. Including #s 1 Worsley (GD), 24 Orr (VG/EX), 30 Esposito (EX/MT), 31 CL (PR, marked), 61 Howe (EX), 70 Hull (VG/EX), 89 Parent (VG/EX), 132 CL (PR, marked), 138 Esposito (EX), 144 (PSA NM-MT 8), 161 (PSA NM-MT 8), 163 Richard (PSA NM-MT 8), 171 (PSA NM-MT+ 8.5), 176 (PSA NM-MT 8), 180 Plante (EX), 189 Sawchuk (EX), 193 Howe (EX), 207 Plante/Hall (EX), 209 Orr Norris (VG/EX), 212 Orr AS (VG/EX), 215 Howe AS (EX), 216 Hull AS (PSA NM-MT 8), 231 The Stanley Cup (VG/EX). Grades 8% NM to NM/MT, 73% EX to EX/MT, 19% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). Starting Bid: $375

80696 1969/70 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Complete Set (231). A nice mostly high end set. Eight cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9 (OC): 1 card, #114; PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards, #s 53, 58, 64, 91, 99, 103 and 113. Ungraded - w/#s 1 Worsley (VG/EX), 24 Orr (VG/EX), 30 Esposito (EX/MT, with stamp), 31 CL (PR), 61 Howe (EX, with stamp), 70 Hull (Topps, EX with stamp), 89 Parent (VG/EX, with stamp), 132 CL (PR), 138 Esposito (VG/EX), 180 Plante (EX), 189 Sawchuk (EX), 193 Howe/Mr. Hockey (VG/EX), 207 Plante/Hall (EX), 209 Orr Norris (VG/EX), 212 Orr AS (EX), 215 Howe AS (EX), 216 Hull AS (VG/EX), 231 The Stanley Cup (VG/EX). Grades 17% NM to NM/MT, 73% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $200

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80697 1970/71 Dads Cookies Hockey Complete High Grade Set (144). The unorthodox 1970/71 Dads Cookies hockey issue consists of cards that measure 2 x 5.5 and feature the stars of the NHL. Each player appears in a NHLPA jersey instead of the players specic team. These cards were originally oered as cookie and chocolate bar premiums. A total of 12 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA GEM MINT 10: 2 cards - Park and Perreault; PSA MINT 9: 8 cards - Clarke, Phil Esposito, Tony Esposito, Bobby Hull, Orr, Plante, Sanderson and Worsley; PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards - Parent and Richard. Grades overall NM to NM/MT (with many MINT examples). Starting Bid: $125

80698 1970/71 O-Pee-Chee Hockey High Grade Complete Set (264). Very strong high end set. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Gem MINT 10: 1 card, #25; PSA MINT 9: 16 cards w/#s 4, 16, 19, 21, 30, 33, 35, 73, 79, 106 (OC), 120, 154, 181 Ratelle, 214, 224 and 225; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #50; PSA NM-MT 8: 19 cards w/#s 10, 26, 28, 43, 60, 76, 84, 111, 147, 148, 157 Delvecchio, 159, 183, 185, 186, 210 Hall, 217, 218 Sittler, 254 The Stanley Cup. Ungraded Cards - include #s 1 Cheevers (EX/MT), 3 Orr (EX), 15 Hull (EX), 24 CL (PR), 29 Howe (VG), 67 Park (EX), 78 Parent (EX), 131 Perreault (EX), 132 CL (EX), 153 Esposito (EX), 177 LaPointe (NM), 195 Clarke (VG/EX), 231 Sawchuk Memorial (EX), 236 Orr AS (VG/EX), 238 Howe AS (VG/EX), 246 Orr Hart (VG/EX), 248 Orr Norris (NM), 249 Orr Ross (EX), 252 Orr Smythe (GD). Grades 46% NM to NM/MT, 44% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX (few lesser). Starting Bid: $300

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80699 1970/71 and 1971/72 Topps or O-Pee-Chee Complete Sets (4). Presented is a quartet of high end complete sets from the 1970 and 1971 seasons. Included is a scarce complete set of the 1970/71 O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge inserts set. Rookie cards of Parent, Esposito, Park, Clarke, Sittler, Dionne, Dryden, Laeur and more. Highlights include: 1970/71 O-Pee-Chee Hockey (264) - Complete set of 264 cards. Including #s 1 Cheevers (VG), 3 Orr (VG/EX), 15 Hull (VG/EX), 24 CL (EX), 29 Howe (VG/EX), 67 Park (VG/EX), 78 Parent (VG/EX), 131 Perreault (VG/EX), 132 CL (VG), 153 Esposito (EX), 177 LaPointe (NM), 195 Clarke (EX), 218 Sittler (EX), 231 Sawchuk Memorial (VG/EX), 236 Orr AS (VG/EX), 238 Howe AS (EX), 246 Orr Hart Trophy (EX), 248 Orr Norris Trophy (EX), 249 Orr Ross Trophy (VG/EX), 252 Orr Conn Smythe (VG/EX). Grades 73% EX to EX/MT, 27% VG to VG/EX (some lesser); 1970/71 O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge (48) - Complete set of 48 cards. Including #s 4 Orr (VG/ EX), 6 Esposito (NM/MT), 10 (PSA NM 7), 17 Mahovlich (PSA MINT 9), 18 Howe (VG/EX), 25 Berenson (PSA GEM MINT 10), 30 Hull (VG/EX), 32 Esposito (EX), 40 Ratelle (PSA NM-MT 8), 43 Park (NM). Grades 27% NM to NM/MT, 35% EX to EX/MT, 38% VG to VG/EX; 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Hockey (264) - Complete set of 264 cards. Including #s 45 Dryden (GD), 50 Hull (VG/EX), 100 Orr (VG), 110 Esposito (VG, blue ink in upper left corner), 111 CL (PR, marked), 114 Clarke (VG/EX), 123 Gilbert (PSA EX-MT 6), 133 Dionne (EX), 148 LaFleur (VG/EX), 149 (PSA NM-MT 8), 193 Sittler (VG), 195 Plante (EX), 245 Orr Hart/Norris Trophy (EX), 251 Orr AS (VG), 262 Howe Retires (VG/EX), 264 CL (PR, marked). Grades 32% EX to EX/MT, 63% VG to VG/EX, 5% PR to GD; 1971/72 Topps Hockey (132) - Complete set of 132 cards. Including #s 1 Esposito/Hull LL (VG/EX), 10 Plante (NM), 20 Esposito (EX/MT), 45 Dryden (PSA NM-MT 8 OC), 50 Hull (EX), 54 Cheevers (PSA NM 7), 60 Perreault (PSA MINT 9), 70 Howe (EX), 100 Orr (PSA NM-MT 8), 111 CL (EX), 114 Clarke (VG/EX), 118 (PSA NM-MT 8), 120 Richard (PSA NM 7) and 131 Parent (PSA MINT 9). Grades 46% NM to NM/MT, 47% EX to EX/MT, 7% lesser. Starting Bid: $500

80700 1973/74 and 1974/75 O-Pee-Chee Hockey High Grade Complete Sets (2). Two high end O-Pee-Chee sets which feature rookie cards of Smith, Nystrom, Robinson, Potvin, Gainey and more are presented. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: 1973/74 O-Pee-Chee (264) - Includes #s 17 Dionne (EX/MT), 30 Orr (PSA NM 7), 72 LaFleur (EX/MT), 81 Barber (PSA NM-MT 8), 142 Smith (NM), 166 Schultz (NM/MT), 202 Nystrom (PSA NM-MT 8), 230 Worsley (PSA NM-MT 8), 237 Robinson (PSA NM-MT 8). Grades 48% NM to NM/MT, 52% EX to EX/MT (few lesser); 1974/75 O-Pee-Chee (396) - Includes #s 2 Orr LL (PSA MINT 9), 11 Davidson (EX), 20 Mikita (PSA MINT 9), 100 Orr (EX), 130 Orr AS (EX), 138 Parent AS (PSA MINT 9), 180 Salming (EX), 195 Potvin (NM), 261 Bowman (PSA NM-MT 8), 267 Red Wings (PSA MINT 9), 280 Robinson (EX), 304 Middleton (EX), 353 Resch (NM), 388 Gainey (NM/MT). Grades 58% NM to NM/MT, 42% EX to EX/MT (some lesser). SMR value approaches $700.00. Starting Bid: $150
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80701 1979/80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Unopened Wax Box (48 packs) - Gretzkys Rookie Year! Ask any 1,000 hockey card enthusiasts what box from the last 50 years they would want to own and the answer from 999 (because there is always one) will be 1979/80 O-Pee-Chee edition. Do we even need to say why? If so, its the rookie card of all-time great Wayne Gretzky. The 48 unopened, 20-cent wax packs share the same blue border as do the 14 cards which reside in each untouched gem. The series does include HoFers like Gordie Howe (#175) and Bobby Hull (#185) plus numerous other stars and superstars, teams and League Leaders but none compare to card #18, the pinnacle in rookie card appearances. One can only imagine how many possibly Mint condition cards these treasured packs could yield. With the popularity of Gretzky it is safe to say unopened material from this exclusively Canadian series is very scarce and immensely desirable. The roughly 8 x 7 x 2 box does have the top panel separated from the base but still presents well with the forty-eight wax packs presenting at the NM to NM/MT range. Could you resist the urge to open them? This writer certainly couldnt. An incredible addition to any hockey collection. Starting Bid: $2,000

80702 1979/80 Topps Hockey High Grade Mini-Hoard (2,200+). This is a fantastic assembly of high quality 1979/80 Topps hockey cards pulled from vending boxes. We found no Gretzky rookies but hundreds of quality cards perfect for keeping, trading or selling. Highlights include #s 70 Potvin (6), 80 T. Esposito (10), 85 Gerry Cheevers (13), 100 Trottier (11), 125 Clarke (6), 150 Dryden (6), 155 Mikita (6), 160 Marcel Dionne (14), 161 Bossy RB (15), 164 Brad Pack RB (14), 165 Brian Trottier RB (13), 175 Gordie Howe (8), 185 Bobby Hull (16), 200 Guy Laeur (6), 220 Phil Esposito (2), 225 Ratelle (11), 230 Mike Bossy (7), 237 Checklist 2 (15). Fresh and glossy cards are in an abundance. Overwhelming majority grade EX/MT to NM/MT with most lesser due to centering, not corner or surface quality. Lots of candidates for grading. Starting Bid: $375
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80703 1980/81 O-Pee-Chee Unopened Wax Pack Box Trio (3). Oered is a trio of 1980/81 O-Pee-Chee counter display boxes, each lled with forty-eight 20-cent wax packs. Possible superstar appearances include second year Wayne Gretzky RB (#2), Wayne Gretzky AS (#87), Wayne Gretzky (#250) plus Ray Bourque (#140), Wayne Gretzky LDR (#162), Wayne Gretzky Team LDR (#187), Mike Gartner (#195), plus Messier, Esposito brothers, and more. Two boxes have a partially separated top panel while each has some spine splitting at one or two corners. All of the 144 total packs appear untampered, wholly original and present minimally EX/MT to NM-MT range. Starting Bid: $300

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80704 1890s John L. Sullivan Cabinet Card SGC 60 EX 5. Commanding photographic image of the last bare-knuckle Heavyweight Champion of the World. The sepia image depicts a full-gure boxing stance that certainly would have intimidated opponents of the Boston Strongboy. Photo and cardboard mount show light hint of wear the gold scripted caption visibly reads, JOHN L. SULLIVAN Champion of the World. Graded SGC 60 EX 5. Starting Bid: $150

80705 1890s Sarony James Corbett Cabinet SGC 70 EX+ 5.5. Gentleman Jim Corbett was one of the early heroes of American pugilism. Many have called him the Father of Modern Boxing, playing a big role in distancing the sport from its brawling beginnings and transitioning into a form more dependant on technique and skill. The oered cabinet card of a dapper looking gentlemen/ boxer has been graded SGC 70 EX+ 5.5. A strong high end cabinet with a high quality photo. Starting Bid: $100

80706 1909-11 E75 Through E79 E Caramel Boxing Collection (66) With Three Near Sets. This assembly oers representation from all six major E-Class Boxing series. Included are appearances by Jack Johnson (2), Sullivan, Attell and Corbett. A total of 28 cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: 1909 E75 American Caramel Prize Fighters (5) - Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards, Abe Attell/Correct and Jim Corbett; SGC 50 VG-EX 4: 2 cards, Tommy Burns and Ketchell/Correct; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, George Dixon; 1910 E76 American Caramel Prize Fighters Near Set (16/20) - Missing Gans, McCoy, Munroe and Hart. Includes: Graded - SGC 40 VG 3: 3 cards, Fitzsimmons, Ruhlin and Sharkey; SGC 30 GD 2: 2 cards, James Jeries. Ungraded - Corbett (FR). Grades FR to GD with some nicer; 1910 E77 American Caramel Prize Fighters Near Set (22/24) - Missing B. Kaufman and Kaufman/Johnson. Includes: Graded - SGC 40 VG 3: 4 cards, Burns/Left, Johnson, Moran/Right and OBrien/Left; SGC 10 PR 1: 1 card; Gotch. Ungraded - . Grades 33% GD to VG, 67% lesser; 1910 E78 Anonymous (1) - The rarest of the rare in the boxing world. Patsy Brannigan (SGC Authentic); 1910 E79 Philadelphia Caramel 27 Scrappers Near Set (16/21) - Missing Arm & Fist/Right Way, James Jeries, Jack Johnson, OBrien/Partner and Sullivan. Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 3 cards, Burns, Ketchell and Langford; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, Attell; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Sharkey, Receiving; SGC 30 GD 2: 1 card, Rawlings, Right Hand. Grades 50% VG to EX, 50% lesser; 1911 E80 Philadelphia Caramel 44 Scrappers Partial Set (6/11) - Includes: Graded - SGC 30 GD 2: 3 cards, Gardner/Fitzsimmons, Kelly/Ketchell and Wolgast/Nelson; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 2 cards, Murphy and Stewart; SGC 10 PR 1: 1 card, Jack Johnson. Starting Bid: $300
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80707 1910 T223 Dixie Queen Partial Set (34/50). The boxing card collector is all too aware of the scarcity that goes along with the name Dixie Queen. This series is very dicult to complete with partial or near sets scarcely presented for auction. This presentation oers 34 of the 50 subjects. Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 3 cards, Erne, Sharkey and Sullivan/Kilrain; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards, Beecher and Gans; SGC 40 VG 3: 5 cards, Burns, Goodman, Heenan, OBrien and Heenan/Sayers; SGC 30 GD 2: 7 cards, Donovan/Sixties, Maher, McCoy, Moore, Welsh, Wilson and Jeries/Sharkey; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 14 cards, Barry, Choynski, Coburn, Edwards, Grio, Jackson, Lavigne, Mace, McGovern, Mitchell, Ryan, Sullivan and Wagner; SGC 10 PR 1: 1 card, Jordan; SGC Authentic: 2 cards, Burke, and Mace/King. Starting Bid: $200

80708 1933 Sport Kings Primo Carnera #43 SGC 88 NM/MT 8. Graded NM/MT 8 with only four examples graded higher. The Italian Boxer Primo Carnera who was called the Ambling Alp due to his size and strength. This example is perfectly centered, boasts beautiful colors and has great image clarity. All four corners are sharp and the reverse is clean. Plus, Carnera is one of the tougher Sport Kings high numbers. Strong Near Mint to Mint condition. Starting Bid: $250

80709 1948 Leaf Boxing Collection (124). Oered is a extensive selection of over one hundred of these colorful and desirable collectibles. Highlights include - #s 1 Dempsey (3: VG and 2 GD), 17 Johnson (6: EX/MT, PSA EX+ 5.5, EX, VG/ EX and 2 GD) 32 Schmeling (2: PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 and VG), 44 Montgomery (PSA NM 7), 47 (PSA EX-MT 6), 48 Louis (2: PSA EX 5 and VG), 64 Robinson (2: PSA EX-MT 6 and GD), 73 Tunney (2: PSA EX-MT 6 and VG), 93 Baer (2: PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 and GD/VG). 101 Sullivan (3: 2 VG/EX and GD). Grades 40% EX to EX/MT, 45% VG to VG/EX, 15% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $200

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80710 1887 N42 Allen & Ginter Song Birds of The World Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 53.8; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. The strict technical assessment of this rarely oered 50-card complete set of N42 Song Birds of The World is 54% Excellent to Near-Mint but visual quality is high throughout the entire span of colorful and wonderfully illustrated cards. Ex. the poor card has EX/MT corners. These large sized productions are condition sensitive and minor issues with the reverse side of the card attest to grades over corner quality or creasing. A proud set to add to your 19th Century collection. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 3 cards, Black-Breasted Barbet, Orchard Oriole, Rose-Breasted Wood Robin; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 7 cards, Audubons Warbler, Indigo Bird, Pompadour, SaddleBack, Scarlet Finch, Sepoy Finch, Whistling Thrush; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, Parrot Finch, Piping Crow-Shrike, Shaft-Tailed Bunting; SGC 60 EX 5: 14 cards, Blue Bullnch, Canary Bird, Chinese Bulbul, Crested Malimbus, Crested Sparactes, Linnet, Madagascar Grosbeak, Mino Bird, Nightingale, Persian Starling, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Singing Honey-Eater, Swallow Dicaeum, Thrush; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 7 cards, Amandava, Emeu Wren, Huia, Mariposa, Painted Bunting, Pastor, Pine Grosbeak; SGC 40 VG 3: 8 cards, Abyssinian Roiler, Bell Bird, Golden Oriole, Kinglet, Maryland Yellow-Throat, Purple-Breasted Chatterer, Red-Headed Bunting, Troupial; SGC 30 GD 2: 1 card, Araguira; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 6 cards, Azuvert, Bengali, Brazilian Tanager, Brown Thrasher, Stitch Bird, Yellow-Head; SGC 10 PR 1: 1 card, Java Grosbeak. Starting Bid: $500

80711 1887 N77 Duke Gymnastic Exercises Brown Captions Complete Set (25) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 59.6; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. The 1880s version of a beauty pageant is found in this scarce 25-card series titled Gymnastic Exercises. The imagery hardly reects the athletic appeal the title suggests but we think smokers quickly over came any disappointment. The tantalizing edition is available with captions printed in either blue or brown ink and this is a fully matching brown caption presentation. The illustrations are colorful and nely detailed. If the alluring theme isnt enough, the fact that the set is 60% excellent or better should certainly act as necessary incentive. Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/ NM 6: 5 cards, Giant Swing, Indian Clubs, Leg Swing, Saddle Vaulting, Swing And Snap Up; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 cards, Trapeze-Flying Jump; SGC 60 EX 5: 9 cards, Double Arm Swing, Fencing, Flying Rings-Swinging Exercise, Flying Trapeze Leg Fly, Parallel Bar-Vaulting, Parallel Bar-Walking, Rope Climbing, Slow Pull Up, The Foot Hang; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 8 cards, Back Wheel, Backward Knee Swing, Dumb Bells, Forward Wheel Swing, Hanging By Toes, Parallel Bar-Handspring, Rope Walking, Slanting Ladder; SGC 40 VG 3: 2 cards, Outside Hand Vault, Roll Over. Starting Bid: $300

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80713 1888 N2 A&G Indian Chiefs Complete Set (50) Plus Silks Collection (40). Oered is a collection of vintage tobacco card and silks featuring historical native-Americans of the old west. The collection includes: 1888 N2 All & Ginter American Indian Chiefs Complete Set (50) - w/Always Riding (SGC 50 VG/EX 4), Clam Fish (SGC 40 VG 3), Geronimo (SGC 30 GD 2), Great Bear (SGC 60 EX 5), Lean Wolf (SGC 60 EX 5) and Sitting Bull (SGC 20 Fair 1.5). Grades 28% VG to VG/EX with two nicer, 72% PR to GD; Circa 1910 S67 Tokio Indian Chiefs Silks (39) - Light duplication. Three types - Tokio-Numbered (21) with #39 Sitting bull (GD); Tokio-No Numbers (15) with Geronimo (2: VG, GD), AnonymousNumbered (3). Grades 36% EX, 36% VG, 28% lesser; Circa 1910 S67 Sovereign Indian Chiefs Silks (1) - Rushing Bear (VG). Starting Bid: $200 80712 1887 N365 Lone Jack Inventors and Inventions Complete Set (25) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 50.0; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Only a very small sample (less than 10) of the multitude of tobacco card productions were associated the Lone Jack Cigarette brand name. All are considered scarce to outright very rare earning bragging rights to the fortunate collector lucky enough to claim of a sampling of cards, let alone a complete set. In 1887, Inventors and Inventions appeared in larger sized cigarette boxes. One may think an odd choice at rst but these men and the inventions that bear their name sake made the Industrial Age one of the greatest eras of advancement in modern history. Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, John Ericsson, Sir Humphry Davy; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Galileo Galilei; SGC 60 EX 5: 7 cards, Roger Bacon, Louis J. M. Daguerre, Capt. James B. Eads, Benj. Franklin, Johann Gutenberg, Richard M. Hoe, George Pullman; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 7 cards, Thomas Edison, Robert Fulton, Elias Howe, Robert Peel, Aloys Senefelder, George Stephenson, Eli Whitney; SGC 40 VG 3: 5 cards, Sir R. Arkwright, Alexander G. Bell, Michael Faraday, James Watt, Jethro Wood; SGC 30 GD 2: 1 card, Cyrus H. McCormick; SGC 10 PR 1: 2 cards, Charles Goodyear, Samuel F.B. Morse. Starting Bid: $375

80714 1888 N2 Allen & Ginter American Indian Chiefs Great War Chief PSA NM 7 - Only Two Higher! From a total population of 34 cards, this is one of eight at this grade level with two higher. Unquestionable quality. Starting Bid: $100

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80715 1888 N25 Allen & Ginter Wild Animals of the World Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 59.0; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Presented is a 48-card 1888 N25 Allen & Ginter Wild Animals of the World near set. In the 1880s, to experience the thrills and wonder of viewing exotic animals was much tougher than planning a trip to the local zoo. Certainly tobacco related collectibles such as these colorful and smartly illustrated series did much to fuel the imagination of animal lovers everywhere. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 1 card, Wolf; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 8 cards, Chamois, Dromedary, Giant Kangaroo, Gorilla, Hippopotamus, Monkey, Musk Ox, Persian Gazelle; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 5 cards, Grizzly Bear, Hyena, Indian Rhinoceros, Sea Lion, Tiger; SGC 60 EX 5: 16 cards, Aard-Vark, American Elk, Ant-Eater, Beaver, Black Bear, Bualo, Elephant, Girae, Opossum, Polar Bear, Red Fox, Senegal Antelope, Stag, Wild Boar, Zebra, Zebu; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 12 cards, Duck-Billed Platypus, Jaguar, Leopard, Lynx, Painted Ocelot, Porcupine, Prong-Horn Antelope, Raccoon, Rocky Mountain Sheep, Tasmanian Devil, Virginian Deer, Yak; SGC 40 VG 3: 8 cards, American Wild Cat, Eland, Ibex, Lion, Otter, Reindeer, Tapir, Walrus. Starting Bid: $500

80716 1888 N40 Allen & Ginter Game Birds Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 57.4; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Birds are a common theme among 19th and 20th century tobacco promotions and none is more highly sought after than this 50-card promotion by Allen & Ginters. Game Birds are scarce, large-size cards and are a pleasure to behold. The wonderfully ornate and vibrant designs set o the natural beauty aord by the 50 dierent species represented within. A great set to have and show o to other card enthusiasts in any condition, this presentation of mostly Excellent to Near-Mint examples would be a considerable challenge to replicate. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 1 cards, Pheasant; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 8 cards, American Bittern, Golden Plover, Great Blue Heron, Louisiana Heron, Plumed Partridge, Rock Ptarmigan, Sandpiper, Wood Duck; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 5 cards, American Ptarmigan, Eider Duck, Hooded Merganser, Mallard Duck, Snipe; SGC 60 EX 5: 18 cards, American White Egret, Black Head Duck, California Partridge, Canada Goose, Canada Grouse, Cormorant, Curlew, Green-Winged Teal, Kildeer Plover, Pintail Duck, Purple Gallinule, Rail, Red-Head Duck, Roseate Spoonbill, Turnstone, White Ibis, Whooping Crane, Wild Turkey; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 6 cards, American Coot, Brent Goose, Canvas-Back Duck, Great White Heron, Little Sandpiper, Prairie Chicken; SGC 40 VG 3: 7 cards, Black-Necked Stilt, Clapper Rail, Great Marbled Godwit, King Rail, Phalarope, Woodcock, Yellow Shank Tatler; SGC 30 GD 2: 4 cards, American Partridge, American Snake Bird, Blue-Winged Teal, Scarlet Ibis; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 1 card, American Oyster Catcher. Starting Bid: $500

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80717 1888 N41 Allen & Ginter Quadrupeds Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 56.2; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. This is truly a stunning production and delightful showcase of mammals from around the world. This set served as a colorful learning tool as zoos in the US were yet to be a thriving enterprise. Overall, every card presents nicely for the grade, especially true for the lower assessment levels. A strong presentation. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/ MT 8: 1 card, Moose; SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards, Armadillo, Boar, Chamois, Tapir; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 8 cards, Girae, Llama, Marten, Musk Ox, Opossum, Otter, Rhinoceros, Walrus; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Elephant; SGC 60 EX 5: 10 cards, Black Bear, Grey Squirrel, Hippopotamus, Hyena, Kangaroo, Monkey, Prairie Dog, Puma, Wolf, Zebra; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 12 cards, Bighorn, Bualo, Camel, Flying Squirrel, Ibex, Jaguar, Leopard, Lion, Orangoutang, Porcupine, Reindeer, Tiger; SGC 40 VG 3: 8 cards, Antelope, Beaver, Bloodhound, Deer, Grizzly Bear, Lynx, Peccary, Polar Bear; SGC 30 GD 2: 4 cards, Badger, Dromedary, Gnu, Zebu; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 2 cards, Fox, Raccoon. Starting Bid: $500

80718 1888 N90 Dukes Vehicles Of The World Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 45.6; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. The Vehicles of the World oered professional quality illustrations showcasing the many ways man traveled over the centuries. This series is rarely oered as a complete set, this assembly the more special as every card displays the Dukes & Son Co. brand reverse. Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 3 cards, Hansom, Indian Drag, Venezuela Coach; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, A Sienese Chariot, Dog-Cart Holland, Valencia Cab; SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards, A Mandarin Carriage, Central American Team, Omnibus-Moscow, Stage Coach, Telega-Russia, Troika-Russia; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 18 cards, A Carreta, A Palanquin, Annamite Hand Carriage, Buckboard, Calesa, Yucatan, Camel Palanquin, Coupe, Elephant Carriage. India, Half-Breeds Cart, Irish Jaunting Cart, Italian Cart, Kirghis Camel Team, Praire Wagon, Sone Cart, Egypt, Spanish Diligence, Sulky, Tonga India, Victoria; SGC 40 VG 3: 9 cards, A Tachtravan, Persia, Calicut Cab, Dog Cart, Esquimaux Dog-Team, Fifth Ave. Stage, Landau, One-Horse Chaise, Passenger Barrow China, Tourist Car England; SGC 30 GD 2: 5 cards, Laplanders Sleigh, Mexican Cart, Spanish State-Coach, Tandem, Zebu Draschke-India; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 2 cards, Aragonian Team, Camel Carriage Egypt; SGC Authentic: 4 cards, A Trolley, Goat Carriage, Post-Wagon India, Pottery Wagon-Spain. Starting Bid: $300

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80719 1880s N181 Kimball Arms of Dominions Album with Complete Set of Cards Inside. Oered is a multi-page 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 album designed to house the N181 Kimball Arms of Dominions series of coat of arms of various countries and municipalities. A unique feature is that the pages are designed to hold the actual cards and a complete set of cards is still intact! Album and cards are enhanced by the use of gold metallic ink and embossing. Some soiling and general wear results in a VG/EX level of preservation. An inside ad page has bug chewing along the bottom border but the spine is intact and fold line, while fragile are not split. We did carefully remove some cards and assume all will equal or closely resemble the EX to EX/MT cards we reviewed. A rarely oered fully intact 125-year old tobacco premium and corresponding cards. Starting Bid: $300

80720 1889 N72 Duke Coins of all Nations Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 64.1; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. As much as we celebrate the dierence between cultures the truth we all share many things in common. One of the oldest commonalities is money. This 50-card edition celebrates that with every card depicting a citizen from a dierent country in traditional garb along with a coin. Both colorful and educational, this mainly EX or better assembly is attractive throughout as even the lower grade examples easily present at the excellent level. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, Morocco; SGC 84 NM 7: 8 cards, Austria, Burmah, Ecuador, Finland, French Empire, Persia, Sandwich Islands and Scotland; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 7 cards, England, Ireland, Peru, Republic Of France, Siberia, Spain, Switzerland; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 11 cards, Egypt, Greece, Hayti, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Liberia, Mexico, Norway, Siam and Turkey; SGC 60 EX 5: 8 cards, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Saxony, Venezuela; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 8 cards, Algeria, Congo, Cuba, Indian, Poland, Portugal, Servia and Sweden; SGC 40 VG 3: 4 cards, Canada, Chili, Corea and Newfoundland; SGC 30 GD 2: 2 cards, Arabia and Bavaria; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 1 card, Japan. Starting Bid: $500

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80721 1889 N73 Duke Fancy Dress Ball Costumes Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 59.1; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Actresses served as the perfect theme for numerous tobacco card productions. This nely produced series focused not on the actress but the often colorful and fashions and accessories that made them so much larger than life and all the more alluring. At 2-1/2 x 4-1/4, these very scarce cards are larger than most and stand as a testament to the quality of the Knapp & Co. lithographer. This is a high end assembly for a set rarely oered complete. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, The Daughter Of The Regiment; SGC 84 NM 7: 3 cards, Cupid, The Fire Lassie, The Fruiteress; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 10 cards, Cinderella, Fascination, Light And Shade, Queen Of The Ball, The Bugler, The Fisher Maiden, The Harvest Queen, The Kite, The Seaside Belle, The Sunower; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, Pocahontas, The Conch Shell, The Terrapin; SGC 60 EX 5: 11 cards, Bats And Rats, Pride Of The Garden, Queen Of The Vineyard, The Buttery, The Chanticleer, The Honey Bee, The Kitchen Belle, The Opera, The Sea Nymph, The Strawberry, The Weaver; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 11 cards, Queen Of The Fleet, Apothecarys Maid, Garden Fairy, Humming Bird, Morning Glory, Pansy, Rosebud, Tiger Lily, Water Lily, Watermelon, Whats The Ante; SGC 40 VG 3: 7 cards, Clear The Track, Charmer, Glorious Fourth, Huntress, Little Housewife, Paroquet, Pipe Of Peace; SGC 30 GD 2: 4 cards, A Bundle Of Sweetness, Sweet Peas, Duchess, Humming Top. Starting Bid: $500

80722 1888 N78 Duke Histories of Generals Booklets Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 35.0; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. This hotly pursued edition are not youre your traditional insert cards but educational and insightful multi-page booklets which oered a biography, some are actual rst-hand accounts, of these most highly ranking soldiers. With the civil war not even 25 years past these men served as the rock stars of their era. Needless to say fragile paper, thin card stock front and back covers plus the stapled spine earns this beautifully series one of the most condition sensitive productions of the time. This is a set no serious 19th Century card enthusiast should be without. Examples higher than VG are very hard to nd. Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 2 booklets, Porter and Gareld; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 14 booklets, Breckinridge, Buell, Butler, Early, Gilmore, Hood, Howard, Johnston, Lee, Logan, McDowell, Morgan, Semmes and Sherman; SGC 40 VG 3: 10 booklets, Burnside, Forrest, Hancock, Hill, Kirby Longstreet, Lyon, Rosecrans, Smith, Sterling Price and Wineld Scott; SGC 30 GD 2: 5 booklets, Ewell, Halleck, Hooker, Sheridan and Sigel; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 19 booklets, Banks, Beauregard, Bragg, Farragut, Foote, Gordon, Grant, Hampton, Hardee, Jackson, Johnston, Magruder,. McClellan, Meade, Pemberton, Pickett, Polk, Sedgwick and Stuart. Starting Bid: $500

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80723 1889 N117 Duke/Gail & Ax Industries of the States Complete Set (25) - #2 on the SGC Set Registry! This is the #2 set on the SGC Set Registry with a GPA of 46.4. One of the best looking non-sport series ever produced for various reasons. The rst are the nely detail professional quality illustrations depicting the other best looking reason... naughty (for the era) ladies who while representing their state, needed to be semi- to completely topless, certainly much to the chagrin of Victorian-era idealists. Includes: Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 1 card, Michigan; SGC 60 EX 5: 3 cards, Louisiana, Maryland Duke and Texas; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 12 cards, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky Duke, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi Duke, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia; SGC 40 VG 3: 5 cards, Alabama, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island Duke and Vermont; SGC 30 GD 2: 3 cards, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Tennessee; SGC 10 Poor 1: 1 card, Illinois. Starting Bid: $300

80724 1889 N222 Kinney Leaders Complete Set (25) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Set GPA: 65.5; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Some say one must pursue greatness while others believe greatness is a matter of happenstance. Both paths have brought each of the 25 subjects in the series simply titled Leaders who have achieved greatness via one path or another and will forever be remembered by history for their actions or accomplishments. This nely illustrated tobacco card edition made for Kinney Bros remains one of the more popular promotions among 20th Century specialists. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, Marshall Ney; SGC 84 NM 7: 3 cards, Gen. Grant, Patti, Gen. Scobelo; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 4 cards, Gen. R.E. Lee, Jenny Lind, Lord Nelson, Martha Washington; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 4 cards, Catherine II Russia, Mme. Recamier, Napoleon, Wellington,; SGC 60 EX 5: 7 cards, Mme. De Stael, Louisa Of Germany, Julius Caesar, Com. Farragut, Alexander The Great, George Washington, Gen. Wineld Scott; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 4 cards, Marie Antoinette, Empress Eugenie, Lafayette, Mary Queen Of Scots; SGC 40 VG 3: 2 cards, Joan DArc, Miss Mary Anderson. Starting Bid: $500

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80725 1889 N230 Kinney Famous Running Horses Complete Set (25) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 81.9; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Kinney high class cigarettes was the ideal product to circulate these 25 large size cards showcasing world class running horses, both contemporary and of the past. This is a fantastic opportunity to add a very high end complete set of the larger sized 19th Century tobacco cards. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 3 cards, Bendigo, Kingcraft, Robert The Devil; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, Bend Or, Merry Hampton, Ormonde; SGC 84 NM 7: 9 cards, Blair Athol, Cremorne, Galopin, Gladiateur, Iroquois, Melton, Pretender, Silvio, Tristan; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 8 cards, Caractacus, Dead Heat, Middle Park, Shotover, Sir Bevys, The Marquis, The Promised Land, Voltigeur; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, St. Blaise; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, George Frederick. Starting Bid: $500

80726 1889 N232 Kinney Surf Beauties Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 75.4; Set Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Oered is a 50-card complete set of N232 Kinney Surf Beauties from 1889. Who could have resisted these tiny masterpieces depicting lovely ladies from all around the world frolicking in the surf or gracing the near by shore in their scandalous attire. This 1-1/2 x 2-3/4 highly prized production has become one of the most popular choices of 19th non-sport card enthusiasts and this presentation is almost entirely 100% excellent or better. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, Nantasket; SGC 84 NM 7: 12 cards, Atlantic City, Block Island, Calais, Granville, Livorno, Nahant, Norderney, Ramsgate, St. Briac, St. Enogat, Swampscott, Trouville; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 20 cards, Asbury Park, Bar Harbor, Boulogne, Cape May, Cherebourg, Cohasset, Coney Island, Deal Beach, Dinard, Fire Island, Heligoland, Isle of Shoals, Nice, Old Orchard Beach, Ostende, Parame, Scarborough, St. Brelade, Torquay, Watch Hill; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 8 cards, Brighton, Monterey, Mt. St. Michel, Nantucket, Narragansett, Sea Girt, St. Clement, Val Andre; SGC 60 EX 5: 8 cards, Dieppe, Greve DAzette, Long Beach, Long Branch, Newport, Old Point Comfort, Rockaway, St. Malo; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Santa Barbara. Starting Bid: $500
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80727 1890s N312 William Hills Wings Birds of Plumage Complete Set (15) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 46.6; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. The only disappointing aspect of this highly prized production of thin 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 cards is that there are only 15 subjects. Beautiful women and the elegant grace of our ne feathered friends delicately combined for a series of fantasy portraits sure to entice card enthusiast one and all. Each card displays a rarely seen Orphan Boy tobacco product made by William G. Hills. As only the second complete set ever oered in our data base. Technical grades more often reect minor issues affecting the backs of cards and not corner quality or creasing. This is an attractive presentation. Includes: Graded - SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Pheasant; SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards, Bird Of Paradise I, Titmouse; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 5 cards, Peacock, Halcyon, Golden-Crested Wren, Sea-Gull, PineFinch; SGC 40 VG 3: 5 cards, Alexander Parrot, Siskin, Radiant Peacock, Colibri, Flamingo; SGC 30 GD 2: 2 cards, Bird Of Paradise II, Argus. Starting Bid: $375

80728 1891 N554 Finzer Inventors and Inventions Complete Set (10) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 61.0; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Complete at a mere 10 subjects, the N554 Inventors and Inventions series of larger sized (2-1/4 x 3-7/8) tobacco insert cards remains on the more challenging series to complete. Circulated for the Wild Rose brand by Finzer & Bros in 1891, the richly detailed and colorful illustrations quickly make believers of collectors not already enthralled by 19th Century card collectibles. This set is rarely oered complete! Some may feel this is an quirky theme for tobacco cards but remember, these were the rock stars of the ages. Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, Johann Gutenberg, Christian Huygens; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Lionel Lukin; SGC 60 EX 5: 4 cards, Elias Howe, Bernard Palissy, Jethro Wood, John Ericsson; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards, Joseph Jacquard, J. & S. Montgoler; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Robert Fulton. Starting Bid: $300
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80729 1892 N75 Duke Floral Beauties Complete Set (50) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 60.0; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. With a combination of feminine and oral beauty it is no surprise that this 50-card edition ranks very high on the list of the most visually attractive sets ever produced. Duke Sons & Co. elevated tobacco insert cards to a whole new and eye catching level. Technical grades aside, this set over all present nicer than the grades would suggest despite being largely excellent or better. A fantastic presentation ideal for wall display. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, Gladiola; SGC 84 NM 7: 9 cards, Azalea, Carnation, Holly-Hock, Lilacs, Marigold, Morning Glories, Nasturtium, Orchid, Tulip; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, Begonia, Orange Blossom, Pansy, Pomegranate, Primrose; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, Canterbury Bells, Cyclamen, Holly; SGC 60 EX 5: 14 cards, American Beauty Rose, Buttercups, China Aster, Chrysanthemum, Cobaea, Dahlia, Fuchsia, Heliotrope, Honeysuckle, Jack Rose, Narcissus, Peony, Sun Flower, Wild Rose; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 7 cards, Cactus, Clematis, Corn-Flower, Forget-Me-Not, Geranium, Magnolia, White Violet; SGC 40 VG 3: 6 cards, Acacia, Bridal Rose, Moss Rose, Rhododendron, Snowball, Tea Rose; SGC 30 GD 2: 2 cards, Poppy, Sweet-Peas; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 3 cards, Gilly-Flower, Iris, Wild English Daisy. Starting Bid: $500

80730 Rare 1890s Bualo Bill Cody Amazing Fred J. Klippel Dry Goods and Groceries premium fan depicting the legendary rieman and namesake of Bualo Bills Wild West Show. Edge roughness in one rounded corner, a couple creases, some light surface scratching on the reverse and brief unobtrusive surface scarring on the front are the only condition elements of note. This large 8x 14 thin card stock fan is a fun and extremely rare promotional piece of one of the more celebrated personalities of the Old American West. Original stick and hanging string are intact, even the staples show no signs of rust or oxidation. Starting Bid: $100

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80731 1910 E50 American Caramel Wild West Gum Complete Set (24) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! GPA: 53.6; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. The tales and characters of the western frontier captivated the civilized east and was a popular theme for both tobacco and gum card promotions. This 24-card complete set includes such historical names such as Sitting Bull, Col. Teddy Roosevelt, Gen. Geo. Armstrong Custer and Col. Bualo Bill Cody. Colorful and more widely collected compared to many other E productions. Where noted, there are a few scarce Wild West Caramels variation backs and well as over a half dozen variations where Gen. Lillies name is spelled Little. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 2 cards, Big Elk/Little, Ute Woman Wild West Caramels; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, Col. Theo Roosevelt/Little, Painted Horse/Little; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Squaw/Little; SGC 60 EX 5: 5 cards, A Sioux Maiden/Little, Gen. Miles, Maj. Lillie/Little, Papoose Wild West Caramels, Setting Sun; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 6 cards, A Pueblo Indian, Bear Foot Wild West Caramels, Gen. Geo. Armstrong Custer, Kit Carson/Little, Plenty Horses, Puncherine Maid/Little; SGC 40 VG 3: 5 cards, General Carr, Sitting Bull/Little, Sweet Mouth, White Calf, Yellow Shirt; SGC 30 VG 2: 3 cards, Col. Bualo Bill Cody Wild West Caramels, Gen. Henry B. Carrington, Two Moons. Starting Bid: $500

80732 1910 E47 American Caramel Jockey Caramels SGC-Graded Complete Set (20). This often overlooked entry is actually very hard to nd in grades above very good. This is a well pieced together 20-card complete set in mostly mid-grade. Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards, w/A.J. Cassatt, T.W. Doswell, Earl Of Zetland, Chevalier Ginistrelli, Wm. Hendrie and Sir F. Johnstone; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 8 cards, w/Ed. Corrigan, Prince DArenberg, Dwyer Bros., Jas. Galway, Wm. Lakeland, M.C.J. Lefevre, Count Lehndor and R.W. Walden; SGC 40 VG 3: 5 cards, w/Sir J. Astley, Aug. Belmont, Duke Of Westminster, Pierre Lorillard and D.D. Withers; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 1 card, Mrs. G.L. Lorillard. Starting Bid: $150

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80734 1910 T58 Fish Series SGC-Graded Near Set (92/100) Plus 55 Brand Variations. Oered is a 92-card near set of T58 Fish Series cards plus over 50 brand variations. Three dierent advertising backs are represented in the set: Piedmont (40), Sweet Caporal (47) and Sovereign (5). For you master set fans, there is an additional 55 cards which are dierent front/back combinations. Overall, this is a high end assembly with just over 80% of the cards being excellent or better condition. Includes: Graded - SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 1 card, Red Snapper; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 1 card, Pickerel; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, Toadsh and Whitesh; SGC 84 NM 7: 3 cards, Blacksh, Hake and Sturgeon; SGC 80 EX/ NM 6: 18 cards, Albino Brook Trout, Brook Trout, Buttersh, Calico Bass, Canadian Red Trout/Male, Female Brook Trout, Flatsh, Herring, Large-Mouthed Black Bass, Mackerel, Pike Perch, Pickerel from Massachusetts, Pompano/Closed, Rosesh, Salmon, Tarpon, Triggersh and Whiting; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 21 cards; SGC 60 EX 5: 28 cards; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 15 cards; SGC 40 VG 3: 3 cards. Total 147 cards. Please see our web site for a detailed list of the contents of this collection. Starting Bid: $250 80733 1910 T118 Hassan Worlds Greatest Explorers Complete Set (25) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 73.6; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. The Hassan and Mecca brands are found on the backs of some of the best looking series ever produced. As a body of work, few genres surpass the colorful and eye catching editions produced for the Hassan and Mecca brands in the 1910-1912 era. On such impressive production is the 25-card series of Worlds Greatest Explorers produced for the Hassan brand. The T118 set is dedicated to the men and women who dared to go where no man had gone before... without ever leaving the planet. Includes: Graded - SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, Hudson, Lt. Shackleton; SGC 84 NM 7: 5 cards, Fiala, Henson, Lockwood, Schley, Sverdrup; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 7 cards, Duke of Abruzzi, Borchgrevink, Sir John Franklin, Greely, Melville, Jof Nansen, Peary; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 5 cards, David Livingstone, Dr. Elisha Kane, Miss Annie S. Peck, Robert A. Bartlett, Sven Hedin; SGC 60 EX 5: 4 cards, Amos Bonsall, Capt. Roald Amundsen, David Brainard, S.A. Andree; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards, Geo. Delong, Henry M. Stanley. Starting Bid: $300

80735 1924 Godfrey Phillips Cinema Stars Complete Set (25) - #2 on the SGC Set Registry! This set is currently #2 on the SGC Set Registry with a GPA of 90.7. Popular and enticing real-photo edition presenting 25 of the greatest stars of the Golden Age of the silent movie era. Adding to the allure of this circular edition is the fact that many of the black and White portraits are unique and not found in any other card series, here or abroad. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 Mint 9: 6 cards, Bayley, Lon Chaney, Edwards, Tom Mix, Rome, N. Talmadge; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 6 cards, Duke, Negri, Newall, Mary Pickford, Rudolph Valentino, P. White; SGC 88 M/MT 8: 11 cards, Le Breton, Charlie Chaplin, Compson, Frederick, Grith, Harold Lloyd, Mason, Minter, Ramon Navarro, C. Talmadge, Terry; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, Brook, C. White. Starting Bid: $200

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80736 1930s R109 Gum Inc. Pirates Picture Near Set (70/72) With EX-MT #9 Short Print. Oered is a 70-card near set of Gum Inc. Pirate Picture Bubble Gum cards from the early 1930s. If life at seas as a wayward pirate was your dream this set held obvious appeal. Bold and graphic illustrations exist throughout, each depicting a scene from the life as a scourge on society. Missing are two of the issues three infamous short prints - #s 34 and 59. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 9 and 69; PSA EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, #s 14 and 62; PSA EX 5: 2 cards, #s 36 and 49; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #7; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, #33. Grades 14% EX to EX/MT, 65% VG to VG/EX, 21% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $150

80737 1930 R110-1 Holloway & Co. Pirates Treasure High End Near Set (47/48). Oered is a 47-card near set of R110-1 Holloway & Co. Pirate Treasure Series A cards from the early 1930s. This series is identied by their complete absence of any design elements except for a full-frame brightly colored scene, the perforations conrm they are the Type 1 variety. Missing card #26 for completion. Grades 68% EX/MT to NM, 32% EX with a couple lesser. Starting Bid: $150

80738 1933-40 R73 Goudey Indian Gum Complete Set (216). Goudeys Indian Gum set is among the most popular of all the non-sports productions. The set contains 216 multi-colored cards highlighting historical Native Americans, tribes, famous action scenes plus military leaders of the U.S. Services. A total of 41 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM 7: 10 cards, #s 28 Pontiac, 38 Sitting Bull, 39 Conquering Bear, 46 Spotted Tail, 47, 158, 177, 178, 183 and 189; PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 3 cards, #s 93 Wolf Collar, 188 and 191; PSA EX-MT 6: 13 cards, #s 12 Sioux Tribe, 36 Bualo Bill, 67, 69, 86, 167, 174, 184, 186, 187, 202, 206 and 215; PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #192; PSA EX 5: 6 cards, #s 56 Penn, 60 Bualo Bill, 97, 142, 179 and 211; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #57; PSA VG-EX 4: 5 cards, #s 50 Daniel Boone, 52 Davy Crockett, 59, 78 and 199; PSA VG 3: 2 cards, #s 22 and 41. Ungraded - include #s 1 Shienne Tribe (VG), 25 Geronimo (EX), 33 Pocahontas (EX), 55 General Custer (VG/EX), 70 Captain John Smith (VG), 92 Chief White Cloud (EX), 109 Little White Cloud (VG). Grades 5% NM, 70% EX to EX/MT, 25% VG to VG/EX. SMR value approaches $1,300.00. Starting Bid: $500
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80739 1933 R30-1 Blatz Gum Chicagos World Fair Complete Set (32) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 91.5; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. This colorful 32-card series was issued in 1-card packs with gum or unaccompanied by gum in 16-card boxes. This presentation consists of all type 1 cards identied by the the distinctive blue ink printing on the backs. Includes: Graded - SGC 98 Gem MT 10: 1 card, #24 Three Fluted Towers...; SGC 96 Mint 9: 14 cards #s 4 Dairy Building, 6 Oriental Village, 7 Golden Pavilion, 10 Hall of Science, 14 Hall of Science, 16 Court of States, 17 Administration Building, 19 Admin. Building, 21 The Interior Court, 22 Golden Temple, 25 Hall of Science, 26 Travel Building, 28 Panoramic View and 30 Electrical Group; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 5 cards, #s 11 Sky Ride, 12 Enchanted Island, 18 Travel & Transport, 20 Hall of Science, 29 Fort Dearborn; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 6 cards #s 5 Agricultural Building, 8 Admiral Byrds Polar Ship, 13 Hall of States, 23 Golden Temple, 27 The Lincoln Group and 32 General Exhibits; SGC 84 NM 7: 5 cards #s 2 Buckingham Memorial Fountain, 3 Intra-Mural Bus, 9 Electrical Group, 15 Aeroplane View and 31 Administration Building; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 1 card, #1 Hall Of Science. Starting Bid: $300

80740 1934 R142 Goudey Soldier Boys Complete Set (24). This bright and colorful set was produced by Goudey in 1934. The set illustrates the formal dress uniform of soldiers from around the world. The nely detailed illustrations have made this set of 24 cards a hobby favorite. The set grades 67% VG to EX (mostly EX), 33% lesser. Starting Bid: $100

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80741 1934 R142 Goudey Soldier Boys Complete Set (24) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 52.0; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Goudey Gum produced this colorful series of 24 cards titled Soldier Boys in 1934. The bright an nicely illustrated edition showcases soldiers in their military best from countries around the world. Includes: Graded - SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 1 card, #24 British India; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, #s 4 Czechoslovakia and 13 French; SGC 60 EX 5: 5 cards, #s 6 Sweden, 8 Finland, 11 Great Britian, 14 Irish Republic, 21 German General; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 12 cards, #s 1 U.S. Admiral, 3 Japan, 5 Russia, 7 U.S. Marines, 9 French, 12 Poland, 16 Rumanian, 17 Italian, 18 French African Zouaves, 19 Greece, 22 Austria, 23 German; SGC 40 VG 3: 2 cards, #s 10 Italian Ocer and 20 British East Africa; SGC 30 GD 2: 1 card, #2 Scotch; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 1 card, #15 Hungary. Starting Bid: $375 80742 1935 V289 Hamilton Gum Hollywood Picture Stars Complete Set (40). Oered is a rarely presented 40-card complete set of V289 Hamilton Gum Hollywood Picture Stars from 1935. The set features some of the most famous names from Hollywood history including Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, Laurel & Hardy, Shirley Temple plus others. Six cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: Graded - SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards, #s 16 Temple and 39 Gable; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, #33 Jackie Cooper; SGC 40 VG 3: 2 cars, #s 18 Joan Crawford and 35 Stan Laurel; SGC 30 Good 2: 1 card, #8 Jean Harlow. Grades 45% VG/EX to EX, 55% GD to VG with some lesser. Starting Bid: $100

80743 1935 R48-2 Gum Inc. Film Funnies-With Names Complete Set (24) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 50.9; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. This is a very scarce production one rarely is aorded the opportunity to acquire as a complete assembly. Hollywoods most talented artists are presented as cartoons designed to challenge viewers to answer trivia questions. The series is found with the names of the silver screen stars and without. This is a complete assembly of the much more scarce variety which includes the names on the fronts. Considering the scarcity of this variation one can safely assume some copyright arrangement led to the unidentied version. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 4 cards, #s 4 How Cowboy!, 5 Stop Reaching!..., 6 You Should Count..., 10 Your Majesty; SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards, #s 3 Is Your Nose..., 15 Im Starved, 20 Didnt I Tell You..., 21 Why Are You...; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, #s 19 What Did Juliet Say..., 22 Lets Eat Up The Street; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #2 Is It True...; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #12 What Can I Do...; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, #1 I Just Swallowed; SGC 40 VG 3: 4 cards, #s 8 Bob, Will You Call, 13 Looks Like A Trick..., 18 Why Are You Late?, 24 You Dont Know...; SGC Authentic: 7 cards, #s 7 Quiet, Or Ill Make You..., 9 Whats The Matter..., 11 Dont You Think..., 14 If I Buy You..., 16 Quiet!..., 17 Look Out!..., 23 How Can I Keep... . Starting Bid: $500

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80744 1937 R41 Dick Tracy High Grade High Number (#s 121-144) Group (357). In the early 1940s the Walter Johnson Candy Co. produced a series of cards dedicated to the most popular comic detective of all-time, Dick Tracy. Decades later, a nd of high numbers hit the market and serve as the origin of these high grade collectibles. Oered are just over 350 high number cards (#s 121-144) from that series. Four cards have been graded PSA NM-MT 8 (#s 121, 126, 134, 138) and there are many cards that are good candidates for grading. Size variations are expected and some may not meet the arbitrary minimum size requirement of third party grading services. Cards grade from EX to NM/MT with the majority EX/MT to NM. Starting Bid: $125

80745 1938 R55 Gumakers Frank Buck SGC-Graded Complete Set (50). Frank Buck was a noted 20th Century adventurer, known for his motto to Bring Em Back Alive. With no decoration to speak of, the quality illustrations are left unencumbered, leaving every action scene involving lions, tigers, elephants, snakes and a multitude of wild species from some exotic location. This is a rare chance to acquire a complete 48-card homage to the man who lived the life every little boy who resided in an urban jungle dreamt of. From the deepest, darkest heart of the Gumakers imagination. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 1 card, #20; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #14; SGC 84 NM 7: 10 cards, #s 7, 15, 16, 22, 28, 29, 31, 32, 36, 41; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 14 cards, #s 1, 3, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, 23, 26, 27, 33, 34, 38, 40; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 8 cards, #s 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 17, 42, 43; SGC 60 EX 5: 7 cards, #s 5, 30, 37, 39, 45, 46, 47; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 6 cards, #s 13, 21, 25, 35, 44, 48; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, #24. Starting Bid: $375

80746 1938 R69 Gum Inc. Horrors Of War Low Number (#s 1-192) Partial Set (192). One of the most popular non-sport sets in the hobby. This edition (card #s 1-192) was an ingenious vehicle to bring war propaganda to an impressionable young generation. The set is by far the most graphic and violent lled productions ever. The images are gruesome and colorful but the history behind them is all too real. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 101 and 190; PSA EX 5: 2 cards, #s 83 and 144; PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, #s 85 and 166. Grades 12% EX to EX/MT, 58% VG to VG/EX, 30% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $250

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80747 1938 R69 Gum Inc. Horrors of War Complete Set (288) Plus Five Scarce Prize/Promo Backs. One of the most popular non-sports sets in the hobby. This edition was an ingenious vehicle to bring war propaganda to an impressionable young generation... all neatly wrapped in wax paper with a sugary piece of gum. The set is by far the most graphic and violent lled productions ever with a few appearances by Adolf Hitler to top o the gruesome fun. The images are gory at times but always colorful with the history behind them. The key cards include: #s 1 Marco Polo Bridge... (VG/EX, printer ink splash), 240 The Frightful Cost of War (FR), 277 Hitlers Border Tour... (VG/EX), 283 Hitler Threatens Force... (GD/VG), 284 (VG/EX), 285 (VG/EX) and 286 Chamberlain Meets Hitler... (VG/EX). As a bonus, there are ve cards (#s 106, 113, 114, 192 and 197) which have the scarce overprint stamp for a free pack of cards or an advertisement for the 240-card set. Grade 10% EX, 70% VG to VG/EX, 15% PR to GD, 5% hand cut/color touched. Starting Bid: $500

80748 1940 R145 Gum Inc. Superman Near Set (53/72). Like the character this series showcases, just two years after he made his debut in June of 1938, Gum Inc. Superman edition is among the most popular and highly sought after cards of the era. This set is missing the #1 card, but does contain 6 high numbers. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded Cards - PSA NM 7: 1 card, #12; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 11 and 15; PSA EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, #s 13 and 19; PSA EX 5: 2 cards, #s 6 and 18; PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, #4. Grades 13% EX to EX/MT (one nicer), 57% VG to VG/EX, 30% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $500

80749 1941 R157/R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense (#s 1-120) Complete Set Plus Wrapper. The marketing dept. at Gum Inc. knew that the gum card would be an ideal propaganda tool to teach youngsters about the war that would soon be facing them. In times of complete uncertainty, the United States on the brink of entering World War II, these cards reminded Americans just how mighty our nations military is. The Uncle Sam cards show each of the four branches of the military. The wrapper presents at the EX level with some light staining and the normal folds. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #11; PSA NM 7: 5 cards, #s 6, 12, 14, 43 and 61; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #69; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #9. Grades 5% NM to NM/MT, 52% EX to EX/MT, 33% VG to VG/EX, 10% lesser. Starting Bid: $150
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80750 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #122 PSA EX-MT 6 - Pop Two, Highest Known! This card is one of only two examples for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only six. Starting Bid: $100

80754 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #126 PSA EX-MT 6 - Pop One, Highest Known! This card is the only example for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only seven. Starting Bid: $100

80751 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #123 PSA EX-MT 6 - Pop Two, Highest Known! This card is one of only two examples for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only six. Starting Bid: $100

80755 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #130 PSA NM 7 - Pop One, Highest Known! This card is the only example for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only four! Starting Bid: $100

80752 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #124 PSA EX 5 - Pop Two, Highest Known! This card is one of only two examples for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

80756 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #131 PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 Pop One, Highest Known! This card is the only example for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

80753 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #125 PSA EX+ 5.5 - Pop One, Highest Known! This card is the only example for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only ve Starting Bid: $100
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80757 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #132 PSA EX 5 - Pop Two, Highest Known! This card is one of only two examples for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

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80761 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #144 PSA EX 5 - Pop Two, Highest Known! This card is one of only two examples for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only ve. Key last card in the series. Starting Bid: $100 80758 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #133 PSA EX-MT 6 - Pop One, Highest Known! This card is the only example for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

80759 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #135 PSA EX 5 - Pop One, Highest Known! This card is the only example for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only four. Starting Bid: $100

80762 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense High #s PSA-Graded Partial Set (9). Oered is are nine of the rarest 1940s non-sports cards ever produced. Or should we say barely produced. Every card has a total population of seven or fewer! Includes: Graded - PSA NM & (OC): 1 card, #143 (Pop one, one higher); PSA EX 5: 3 cards, #s 134 (Pop two, one higher), 139 (Pop one, one higher) and 141 (Pop one, one higher); PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards, #s 121 (Pop two, two higher) and 142 (Pop one, two higher); PSA Good 2: 1 card, #129; PSA Poor 1: 2 cards, #s 128 and 136. Starting Bid: $200

80760 1941 R158 Uncle Sam/Home Defense #138 PSA NM 7 - Pop One, Highest Known! This card is the only example for this grade level and is the highest graded copy recorded by PSA from a total population of only ve. Starting Bid: $100

80763 1942 R164 Gum Inc. War Gum Complete Set (132) Plus Wrapper. Oered is a 132-card complete set of one of the best received war issues of the 1940s. This edition showcased war heroes, personalities and events that were all too real elements of the ever growing world wide aggressions. The scarce wrapper presents at the GD to FR with one corner area lost to history. Highlights include: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 14 and 36; PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #72; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #105. Grades 60% VG to VG/EX with some nicer, 40 % PR to GD. Starting Bid: $100

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80764 1942 R169 Warships High Grade Complete Set (60). This series of colored-photo quality images is often overlooked for the much more common Gum Inc. promotions of the same era. This is a high grade assembly that is rarely oered for sale. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA Gem MINT 10: 3 cards, #s 22 (Pop 1 of 2), 23 (pop 1 of 2) and 32 (Pop 1 of 1); PSA MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 27, 34, 39, 45 and 47; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #2. Grades 67% NM to NM/MT, 33% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $100

80765 1944 R59 Gum Inc. American Beauties Graded Complete Set (24). American Beauties are probably the most attractive war propaganda ever created. These glamorous images graced not only these highly prized cards but also the very war planes and tanks used by our ghting forces as a little reminder of what they were ghting for. This is a high end assembly where the grade is a reection of centering as high quality corners exist throughout. Each card has been graded by a third party service. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 Mint 9: 2 cards, A Peek-a-Knees and Miss-Placed Condence; GAI Mint 9: 1 card, Foil Proof; SGC 88 NM-MT 8: 1 card, Sport Model; PSA NM 7 (MC): 1 card, A Live Wire; SGC 84 NM 7: 1 card, Thar She Blows; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, A Good Hook-Up, Forced Landing, Just the Type, Short on Sails and Sitting Pretty; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 4 cards, A Perfect Pair, Free Wheeling, Out on a Limb, and Weight Control; SGC 60 EX 5: 5 cards, Figures Dont Lie, On De-Fence, No Stares, Playing Safe and Sure Shot, ; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 3 cards, Ankles Aweigh, French Dressing and Peek a View. Starting Bid: $300

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80766 1944 R59 Gum Inc. American Beauties Complete Set (24) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 90.3; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. This set has no certiable stars or Hall of Famers but you sure wouldnt call these ladies common. This series of 24 American Beauties is an extremely popular production and a quick look at the tantalizing illustrations explains all. This presentation is an extremely clean and vibrant assembly and makes for a fun addition to any vintage nonsports collection. Includes: Graded - SGC 96 MINT 9: 8 cards, A Good Hook Up, A Peek-a-Knees, Figures Dont Lie, Foil Proof, Forced Landing, Free Wheeling, Sure Shot, Weight Control; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 6 cards, Ankles Aweigh, Caught In The Draft, Miss-Placed Condence, On De-Fence, Sitting Pretty, Thar She Blows; SGC 88 NM/ MT 8: 5 cards, A Perfect Pair, Just The Type, Out On a Limb, Peek A View, Sport Model; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, A Live Wire, No Stares!, Short On Sails; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 1 card, Playing Safe; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, French Dressing. Starting Bid: $500

80767 1940s Mutoscope Artist Pin Up Girls Complete Set (64) - #10 on the PSA Set Registry! As fun as collecting sports cards of a favorite set or team can be, those joys arent quite the same as thrills that come from collecting the wonderfully naughty pin up cards of the 1940s and 1950s. Today, one of the most widely collected issues are the 64-card Artists Pin-Up Girls edition published right around the end of WW II. Colorful, playful and enticing, this complete set of these mildly risque collectibles takes one back to a more whimsical era of good clean, more innocent American fun. This presentation was recently assembled from an unopened vending box. Lots of fresh, quality cards. Includes: PSA Mint 9: 4 cards; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 3 cards; PSA NM-MT 8: 11 cards; PSA NM+ 7.5: 4 cards; PSA NM 7: 8 cards; PSA EXMT+ 6.5: 6 cards; PSA EX-MT 6: 6 cards; PSA EX 5: 17 cards; PSA VG-EX 4: 4 cards. Starting Bid: $200

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80768 1940s Mutoscope Artist Pin Up Girls Complete Set (64). The pin up girl has become a staple in Americana collecting. The 1945 Mutoscope series called Artists Pin Ups is a staple in every pin up collection. The talents of noted artists Zoe Mozert, Munson, and Earl Moran are showcased in the 64-card promotion designed to help ease the tension of an ongoing war in the Pacic and overseas. This is a strong assembly with some of the nicest cards graded below ex youll see, and yes, youll enjoy seeing every last one regardless of the grade. In total, 40 cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 4 cards; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards; SGC 84 NM 7: 10 cards; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 9 cards; SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 8 cards. Grades 39% NM to NM/ MT, 42% EX to EX/MT, 19% slightly lesser. Starting Bid: $150

80769 1948 Bowman Movie Stars Complete Set (36) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! This set is the #1 Set on the SGC Set registry with a 72.0 GPA. Continuing the pure design of the Baseball and Football cards of the same year, Bowman picked the best and brightest stars of Hollywood for this 36 card production. Unlike the sports sets this set is much more elusive, particularly in higher grades. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM-MT 8: 7 cards, #s 17 Yvonne DeCarlo, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26 Winters and 33; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, #s 9, 29 and 32; SGC 84 NM 7: 7 cards, #s 2, 3, 7, 8, 16, 23 and 24; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 4 cards, #s 13, 15 Romero, 34 Nolan and 35 Henie; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 2 cards, #s 19 Carter and 27; SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards, #s 4, 5, 11, 12, 28 and 30; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 5 cards, #s 1 Lynn, 6, 10, 14 and 31; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, #18; SGC 20 Fair 1.5: 1 card, #36. Starting Bid: $150

80770 1949 Bowman R701-6 America Salutes the FBI Complete Set (36). Oered is one of the ner 36-card complete sets of Bowmans American Salutes the FBI graded to date. Colorful and well produced, the theme played well to an American public enthralled with the political doings of the growing cold war. Includes: Graded - PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 6 and 20; PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #8; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #11. Grades 25% EX to EX/MT, 33% VG to VG/EX, 42% PR to GD. Starting Bid: $100

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80771 1949 R714-25 Topps X-Ray Round Up Vending Lot (2,000). Issued by Pixie Gum (Topps) produced X-Ray Round Up which is kind of an odd name for an odd issue. Subjects are pulled from the wild west, Indian chiefs, African tribesmen and even pirates. Sort of a homage to the non-urban, a-personality types. This edition is usually not found in any substantial quantity or decent condition but here we nd both. Still in original packaging (as best we could determine), we have right around 2,000 cards which never made it to the intended vending machine or wax pack. Contents consists of varying quantities of these #s 5, 31, 34, 37, 39, 42, 50, 51, 55, 58, 60, 128, 129, 130, 134, 136, 149, 150, 152, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172 Mae West (65),173 and 174. The boxes have been taped over but contents are EX to MINT with some lesser due to centering. Tremendous break up potential and many great candidates for grading. Starting Bid: $250

80772 1950-54 Exhibits Calendar Girls II SGC-Graded Partial Set (17). Just as daring and enticing as their Mutoscope counterparts but so very much more scarce in any condition. Maybe the judges at SGC look at these more closely (wondering why?) but for whatever reason they seem to be conservative when grading this issue. This is an attractive presentation on more than one level. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 1 card, French Dressing; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 4 cards, A Hitch in Time, Sport Model, Station Wow and The High Sign; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 4 cards, A Pleasing Discovery, Miss-Placed Condence, No Privacy and Weight Control; SGC 60 EX 5: 6 cards, A Peek-A-Knees, Caught In the Draft, Peek a View, Sheer Beauty, Sheer Surprise and Sleepy Time Girl; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, Fresh Lobster; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Thar She Blows. Starting Bid: $125

80773 1950 Topps Hopalong Cassidy Complete Set (230). Oered is a solid middle-grade and very colorful 1950 Topps Hopalong Cassidy complete set of 230 cards. The set featured scenes from ten episodes of Hopalong Cassidy with William Boyd in the starring role of his career. Hopalong Cassidy for a brief time was as much of a household name as were The Beatles and Batman in the 1960s. A total of ten cards have been graded by SGC. Includes: Graded - SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards, #s 43, 126, 230 and 218; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, #s 44, 45, 170, 178 and 209. Grades 5% NM, 65% EX to EX/MT, 35% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $375

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80774 1951 Bowman Red Menace Complete Set (48) Plus 85 Update. Bowman Gum, Inc. went controversial with the gum makers 1951 release of these Childrens Crusade Against Communism trading cards. Well produced and graphic, this set features colorful, painted imagery designed to showcase pivotal events, military leaders, and the potential eects of nuclear calamities. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM 7: 1 card, #31; PSA EX-MT 6: 4 cards, #s 7, 8, 11 and 19 (ST); PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #26; PSA EX 5: 2 cards, #s 10 and 25. Grades 31% EX to EX/MT (one NM), 69% VG to VG/EX. Update set is NM. . Starting Bid: $100

80775 1952 Dixie Lids Nelsons Movie Stars Complete Set (24) - #4 on PSA Set Registry. GPA: 9.17 Rank: #4 on the PSA Set Registry. These one-color lids were issued with numerous brands but this is a matching assembly of Nelsons Ice Cream brand backs. The brief list of 24 subjects includes the biggest names of the era in Bob Hope, Clark Gable and John Wayne. Every lid is crisp and fresh with the wax coating intact and not one crease line where the delicate tab protrudes from the edge. Include: Graded - PSA GEM MT 10: 4 cards, Bob Hope, Lane, Tucker and Shelly Winters; PSA Mint 9: 20 cards, Allen, Allyson, Brown, Cameron, Chandler, Bing Crosby, Dagmar, Elliott, Clark Gable, Gaynor, Granger, Hutton, Gene Kelly, Alan Ladd, Lanza, Peters, Starrett, Elizabeth Taylor, R. Taylor and John Wayne. Starting Bid: $300

80776 1952 Topps Look-N-See Sitting Bull #58 PSA Mint 9 - Pop Two with None Higher! One of only two grading Mint 9 with none higher! Eye catching example with awless surfaces and four sharp corners. Starting Bid: $100

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80777 1952 Topps Look-N-See High Grade Complete Set (135) Plus Wrapper. One of the most popular non-sport sets ever issued by Topps. This set features full color artwork of famous people from all eras, with brief biographies on the reverse. This is a very strong assembly with over 50% of the cards graded at the NM to MINT levels. The wrapper presents at the EX/MT level with normal circulation folds. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 15 Ruth (OC), 39 Patton, 111 (OC) and 118; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #70; PSA NM-MT 8: 22 cards, #s 7 Grant, 20 Einstein, 34, 37 Custer, 43, 48, 49, 53, 54, 56 Geronimo, 61, 62, 66, 72, 81, 87, 92, 95, 109, 110, 114 and 134. Ungraded - include #s 30 Lindbergh (GD/VG), 45 Earhart (VG/EX), 82 Rembrandt (VG). Grades 53% NM to NM/MT, 37% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX (one miscut, small). Starting Bid: $350 80778 1952 Tip Top Dick Tracy BVGGraded Complete Set (10) Plus Decoder Sheet. This is one tough set to acquire in any condition, let alone a complete set graded EX to NM-MT. Dick Tracy and his supporting cast are the stars of this 10-card production designed to give crime stopping tips and to test youngsters on their skills at matching ngerprints. Also oered is the rare thin paper decoder sheet with special coded message and information to obtain cards and join the Dick Tracy fan club. Includes: Graded - BVG NM-MT 8: 1 card, #7 BO Plenty; BVG NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #3 Junior Tracy; BVG NM 7: 2 cards, #s 5 Pat Patton and 6 Sparkle Plenty; BVG EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #9 Crimestoppers; BVG EX-MT 6: 1 card, #4 Sam Catchem; BVG EX+ 5.5: 3 cards, #s 2 Tracy,Tess and Bonny Braids, 8 Gravel Gertie and 10 Crimestoppers; BVG EX 5: 1 card, #1 Dick Tracy. The decoder sheet has a area missing but is EX/MT otherwise. Starting Bid: $150

80779 1953 R709-1 Topps Fighting Marines Complete Set (96). Presented is a 96-card complete set of Topps R709-1 Fighting Marines. This set features photographs and illustrations about the history of the Marine Corps. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 52, 55 and 76; PSA NM+ 7.5: 2 cards, #s 54 and 87; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #69. Grades 6% NM to NM/MT, 39% EX to EX/MT, 50% VG to VG/EX, 5% trimmed. Starting Bid: $100

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80780 1953 Topps Tarzan And The She Devil High Grade Complete Set (60) Plus Wrappers and 3D Glasses. Tarzan and the She-Devil is a 1953 lm starring Lex Barker (Tarzan), Joyce MacKenzie (Jane) and the colorful villain She Devil, Monique Van Vooren. These cards captured many scenes from the lm. The 5-cent wrapper presents at the EX level with normal folds and gum staining. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 23 and 47; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 42 and 48; PSA NM-MT 8: 6 cards, #s 5, 8, 17, 34, 49 and 54. Grades 70% NM to NM/MT, 30% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $100

80781 1953 R757-1 Comic Characters Complete Set (50). This obscure series of 50 comic characters are rarely, if ever oered at public auction. This is the rst time a complete set is being made available that we are able to nd record of. The set showcases some of the most famous comic characters of the era and before. Appearing are names like Terry & The Pirates, Moon Mullins, The Gumps, Gasoline Alley and of course, Little Orphan Annie. Overall, the set is in great condition with the determining element being centering. Grades 20% NM, % EX to EX/MT (mainly due to centering), 26% VG/EX due to centering (one PR). Starting Bid: $100

80782 1954 Bowman Power For Peace Complete Set (96) - #2 on the PSA Set Registry! Set GPA: 7.86. Rank: #2 on the PSA Set Registry Current Finest list. Earn instant set registry recognition with this high grade complete of Bowmans Power For Peace series from 1954. This is a very high end presentation of all NM or better cards and is a great set to upgrade with only a half-grade separating this from the #1 set. Includes: PSA Mint 9: 5 cards, #s 26, 28 (OC), 32 (OC), 69 and 94; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 3 cards, #s 67, 72 and 90; PSA NM-MT 8: 76 cards, #s 2 (OC), 6, 7, 8, 10 (OC), 11, 12, 13, 14, 15., 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 5556, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 92, 93, 95 and 96; PSA NM 7: 12 cards, #s 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 21, 23, 24, 31, 40, 44 and 73. Starting Bid: $300

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80783 1954 Bowman Power For Peace Complete Set (96) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 82.6; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Gritty real world images and awe inspiring military apparatus are the grist for one of the most popular war related card productions of the cold war era. Overall, this is a very nice, high quality assembly that is over 75% NM to MINT condition. Includes: Graded - SGC 98 Gem MT 10: 1 card, #47; SGC 96 Mint 9: 25 cards, #s 18, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 46, 50, 53, 54, 55, 60, 76, 77, 79, 82, 83, 84, 86, 87; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 11 cards, #s 20, 40, 45, 48, 52, 56, 57, 62, 65, 72, 88; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 14 cards, #s 9, 17, 19, 22, 28, 31, 51, 61, 63, 64, 69, 70, 71, 81; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 11 cards, #s 21, 27, 29, 30, 32, 49, 58, 59, 67, 68, 91; SGC 84 NM 7: 12 cards, #s 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 26, 78, 89, 90, 92; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 5 cards, #s 7, 8, 10, 16, 80; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 4 cards, #s 4, 66, 93, 94; SGC 60 EX 5: 4 cards, #s 23, 73, 74, 95; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 3 cards, #s 2, 25, 41; SGC 40 VG 3: 4 cards, #s 3, 75, 85, 96; SGC 30 GD 2: 1 card, #24; SGC 20 FR 1.5: 1 card, #1. Starting Bid: $300

80784 1955 Barber Tea Cinema & TV Stars Near Set (24) - #7 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 8.9. Rank: #7 set on the PSA Set Registry. The Cinema and Television Stars series made by Barbers Tea is one of the hobbys most enduring and popular 1950s editions. Complete at only 25 cards, the roster reads like a list of Hollywood royalty with names like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rock Hudson, Ava Gardner and of course the ever dicult checklist card. Missing #1 for completion. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 23 cards, #s 2, 3 Eva Gardner, 4, 5, 6 Richard Burton, 7 Elizabeth Taylor, 8 Tony Curtis,9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Susan Hayward,14, 15, 16 Rock Hudson, 17, 18, 19 Lana Turner, 20, 21, 22, 23 and NN Checklist; PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #24 Marilyn Monroe. Starting Bid: $225

80785 1957 Topps Hit Stars Mid To High Grade Complete Set (88) Plus Wrapper. The 1957 Topps Hit Stars feature many of the most popular recording artist of the day and television stars to match. With too many stars to mention, this set will provide the ultimate in music and television entertainment. The wrapper grades out at the EX/MT level with the normal folds. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 21, 27 Lewis and 56; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 50 Fats Domino, 66 Dean, 72 Bob Hope and 84 Curtis. Grades 25% NM to NM/MT, 64% EX to EX/MT, 11% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $200

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80786 1957 Topps Robin Hood High Grade Complete Set (60) Plus Wrapper. Oered is a very high end 60-card complete set of Topps Robin Hood series from 1957. The show aired from 1955 to 1958 on CBS telling the tales of Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Many episodes had original storylines written specically for the series. The wrapper presents nicely with the normal folds but does show one missing area on the right side panel. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 9, 27, 29 and 37; PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 17, 42 and 58; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 30 and 41. Grades 70% NM to NM/MT, 30% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $150

80787 1958 Atlantic Oil Film Stars SGC-Graded Complete Set (32). Oered is scarcely ever made available at auction Atlantic Oil Picture Pageant Film Stars from 1958. This 32-card complete set originates out of Australia but showcases the biggest movie stars of the time including leading men John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman and Elvis plus a parade of beauty in Jane Manseld, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor plus others. Includes: Graded - SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 4 cards, #s 11 Brenda Lee, 14 Pat Boone, 28 Ingrid Bergman and 29 Jayne Manseld; SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 11 cards, #s 2 John Wayne, 4 Keith Andes, 6 Clark Gable, 9 Dana Wynter, 13 Anne Heywood, 15 Brigitte Bardot, 16 Yul Brynner, 17 Sylvana Mangano, 23 Diana Dors, 26 Jennifer Jones and 27 Lana Turner; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards, #s 7 Doris Day, 12 William Holden and 22 Robert Mitchum; SGC 84 NM 7: 7 cards, #s 8 Frank Sinatra, 10 Elvis, 19 Elizabeth Taylor, 20 Paul Newman, 21 Sophia Loren, 24 Danny Kaye and 31 Joanne Woodward; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards, #s 30 Shelly Winters and 32 Ava Gardner; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, #3 Jane Powell; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, #18 Gregory Peck; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 1 card, #25 Kim Novak; SGC 30 GD 2: 2 cards, #s 1 Deborah Kerr and 5 Janet Leigh. Starting Bid: $150 80788 1958 Topps Zorro High Grade Complete Set (88) Plus Wrapper. Guy Williams was Zorro, the masked avenger armed with only a sword, a mask and the desire to right the wrong and leave a Z wherever he went. Zorro was all the rage in the late 1950s. In 1958, Disney spliced together episodes from the TV series to run in movie houses across America. Topps produced a colorful 88-card edition oering scenes from that lm. Presented is a high grade set from this widely collected card series. The wrapper presents EX/MT with circulation fold lines. A total of 19 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9 PD: 5 cards, #s 21, 38, 45, 58 and 72; PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 5, 28, 36, 42 and 50; PSA NMMT 8 (PD): 5 cards w/s 2, 8, 55, 76 and 88; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 17, 37, 48 and 65. Grades 69% NM to NM/MT, 31% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $150
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80789 1959 Fleer Indian High Grade Complete Set (80). Fleer produced this 80 card series which pays homage to the life style and historical gures of Native Americans. This is a very attractive overall presentation. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA GEM MINT 10: 2 cards, #s 17 Chief Joseph and 38; PSA MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 5, 10, 12, 21 and 59 Cochise; PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 14 and 62. Grades 72% NM to NM/MT, 28% EX to EX/MT (some lesser). Starting Bid: $75

80791 1959 Fleer Three Stooges He has 40 Teeth and... #66 PSA Gem Mint 10. One of only four at the exalted Gem MT 10 level with none ever to grade higher. From a total submitted population of almost 200. Pack fresh and perfectly centered. Starting Bid: $150

80792 1959 Fleer Three Stooges Give Me Back My Hula Hoop #72 PSA Gem Mint 10. One of only three at the exalted Gem MT 10 level with none ever to grade higher. From a total submitted population of 210. Pack fresh and perfectly centered. Starting Bid: $150 80790 1959 Fleer Three Stooges It Must Have Been Something I Ate! #52 PSA Gem Mint 10. One of only three at the exalted Gem MT 10 level with none ever to grade higher. From a total submitted population of almost 200. Pack fresh and perfectly centered. Starting Bid: $150

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80793 1959 Fleer The Three Stooges High Grade Complete Set (96) With 19 PSA MINT 9s Plus Wrapper. Nyuk, Nyuk! Woo, Woo, Woo! Unh, Unh, Unh! Soitenly the most successful comedy of all-time; Moe, Larry and either Curly, Shemp or Joe made a total of 195 Columbia Shorts between 1934 and 1958. The comedic giants made their cardboard debut a year later, when the Frank H. Fleer Corp. under license from Norman Maurer Productions, Inc. produced a 96-card full-color set. The cards were produced in soft pastel colors, which reminds us of the other 1959 Fleer issues, including the Ted Williams and Indian cards. A total of 27 cards have been graded by PSA. The wrapper grades in overall EX condition with the normal folds and light creases. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 20 cards, #s 6, 10, 23, 27, 29, 42, 48, 49, 55, 67, 68, 70, 76, 77, 78, 81, 85, 88, 89 and 94; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #94; PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 12, 36, 47, 56 and 59; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #2 Moe; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #3 Larry. Ungraded - include #1 Curly (GD/VG). Grades 20% MINT, 44% NM to NM/MT, 31% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser (few miscut). Starting Bid: $500

80794 1958 Topps Robin Hood High Grade Complete Set (60) Plus Wrapper and Studio Card. Oered is a very nice, complete 60-card set of Topps Robin Hood series from 1958. The show aired from 1955 to 1958 on CBS, detailing the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of merry men, with many episodes relating unique storylines written specically for the series. The 5 x 7 studio promo card presents EX/MT, as does the wrapper (with folds). A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 12, 25, 45 and 59; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 1, 35 and 49; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #52. Grades 30% NM to NM/MT, 70% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $150

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80795 1960 Fleer Casper The Friendly Ghost High Grade Complete Set (66). One of the more fun sets Fleer produced was a 66-card production devoted Casper, The Friendly Ghost and his cast of silly friends. Some cameos include Baby Huey and Little Audrey who enjoy a fan following they call their own. The cards are fullcolor both front and back with the funny scenes being surrounded by the wood-grain TV screen design. There are four PSA MINT 9s that are pop 1s, including #7, 13, 15 and 61. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 8 cards, #s 7, 9 (OC), 13, 15, 19, 25, 30 (OC) and 61; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #66 I Told Him Not To Follow Me; PSA NM-MT 8: 9 cards, #s 1 I Always Wanted To Go Overseas, 4, 6, 14, 18, 20, 46, 55 and 62. Grades 53% NM to NM/MT, 47% EX to EX/MT (few lesser, with some small). Starting Bid: $150

80796 1960 Fleer Spins And Needles High Grade Complete Set (80) With Wrapper. Presented is a 80-card complete set of 1960 Fleer Spins and Needles trading cards. This set features an abundance of talent including Della Reese, Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion and the Belmonts plus plenty of other popular artists. This array is sure to please the most discriminating collector. The wrapper presents at the EX level with the normal folds and light creasing. A total of 9 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA GEM MINT 10: 1 card, #37 Hickey; PSA MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 13 Boone, 28, 34, 55 and 66; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 5 and 77; PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #60. Grades 58% NM to NM/MT, 16% EX to EX/MT, 13% VG to VG/EX, 13% miscut. Starting Bid: $150

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80797 1960 Golden Press Presidents SGC-Graded Complete Set (33) - #1 on the SGC Set Registry! Set GPA: 96.4; Registry Rank: #1 on the SGC Set Registry. Golden Press is widely known for the baseball card series produced in 1961. This 33-card series featured former Presidents of the United States and was circulated the year before in 1960. Judging by their obvious scarcity, the concept probably wasnt quite too popular. The portraits have the same colorful professional quality artwork found in the later sports edition and were issued as perforated elements of a larger multi-page booklet. This is a stunning display and it would be rather challenging to nd nicer examples. Includes: Graded - SGC 98 Gem MT 10: 10 cards, #s 2 Adams, 4 Madison, 8 Van Buren, 10 Tyler, 12 Taylor, 14 Pierce, 15 Buchanan, 17 Johnson, 26 Taft, 31 F. D. Roosevelt; SGC 96 MINT 9: 22 cards, #s 1 Washington, 3 Jeerson, 5 Monroe, 6 Adams, 7 Jackson, 9 Henry Harrison, 11 Polk, 13 Fillmore, 16 Lincoln, 18 Grant, 19 Hayes, 20 Gareld, 21 Arthur, , 23 Harrison, 24 McKinley, 25 Roosevelt, 27 Wilson, 28 Harding, 29 Coolidge, 30 Hoover, 32 Truman, 33 Eisenhower; SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #22 Cleveland. Starting Bid: $300

80798 1960s Nu-Card TV Western Complete High Grade Postcard Set (64). Oered is a 64-card complete set of early 1960s Nu-Card Western post card size vending cards. The roster is an unimprovable list of the great western stars of both network TV and the silver screen. To date, there are 64 dierent subjects known but the numbering system used ranges from #1 to #318. We feel condent in saying this set is complete at 64 cards. The set includes mega-stars like Gene Autry, Lassie, Chuck Connors The Rieman, Roy Rogers, James Gardner, Lorne Greene, The Lone Ranger, Steve McQueen, Gary Cooper, Michael Landon, of course, John Wayne, plus many others. This is a particularly nice selection where we can safely guess that the cards never saw public distribution. Highlights include - #s 4 Lassie (NM), 15 Garner (EX), 102 Roy Rogers (NM/MT), 109 The Lone Ranger (NM/MT), 209 John Wayne (NM), 301 McQueen (EX/MT), 314 Henry Fonda (NM) and 315 Michael Landon (NM/MT). Grades 52% NM to NM/MT, 48% EX to EX/MT with just a few slightly lesser. Starting Bid: $200

80799 1961 Nu-Card Dinosaur Series High Grade Complete Set (80) Plus Wrapper (With six PSA 10s). An 80-cards complete set of 1961 Nu-Card Dinosaurs is presented in very high grade. Every card depicts a dinosaur and a description of each on the reverse. A nice assembly of graded cards including 6 cards that have been graded PSA Gem MINT 10, a trio being the rst examples at the Gem level. The wrapper presents NM level, the top seals were cut to remove cards. A total of 13 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Gem MINT 10: 6 cards, #s 21 (1 of 1), 41 (1 of 1), 46 (1 of 2), 47 (1 of 3), 56 (1 of 2) and 75 (1 of 1); PSA MINT 9: 4 cards, #s 6, 15, 45 (OC) and 80; PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 10, 12 and 62. Grades 70% NM to NM/MT, 15% EX to EX/MT, 15% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $125

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80800 1961 Topps Crazy Cards Complete Set (66) - #2 on the PSA Set Registry! GPA: 8.2. Rank: #2 on the PSA Set Registry. Oered is a 66-card complete set of Topps Crazy Cards from 1961. Every card showcases a silly event, unique accomplishment or odd historical character that makes human nature what it is. The illustrations, both front and back, are the work of noted comic artist/illustrator Wally Wood. Includes: Graded - PSA Mint 9: 20 cards, #s 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 22, 26, 30, 32, 40, 44, 47, 48, 52, 57 and 59; PSA NM-MT 8: 45 cards, #s 1, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 and 66; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #10. Starting Bid: $150

80801 1962 Topps Mars Attacks High Grade Complete Set (55). Simultaneously charming in its cartoonish design and horrifying in its depictions of extreme violence, this Kennedy-era set remains one of the collecting hobbys favorite non-sports issues. The 55 cards take us through the Martians attempted conquest of earth, sparing not a drop of blood and gore, and culminates with Earths eventual counter-attack that leaves our orbital neighbor wishing theyd never stepped into their spaceships. This is a fresh nd of this classic series oering an abundance of pack fresh, colorful and glossy cards with bright white borders. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards, #s 18, 23, 24, 29, 36, 45 and 48; PSA NM 7: 5 cards, #s 5, 10, 19, 28 and 53; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #55 Checklist. Ungraded - #1 The Invasion Begins (EX). Grades 33% NM to NM/MT, 54% EX to EX/MT, 13% VG to VG/EX. SMR value exceeds $2,500. Starting Bid: $1,000

80802 1962 Topps Mars Attacks Complete Set (55). The most sought after non-sport set of the 1960s is the 1962 Topps Mars Attacks set. This set features a dizzying array of Martians, spaceships, ray guns, blood, guts, gore, big bugs and more. These were denitely some of the most graphic illustrations produced for trading cards. This is a very attractive assembly presenting nicer than the technical grades suggests. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NM 7: 1 card, #32; PSA EX-MT 6: 6 cards, #s 1 The Invasion Begins, 13, 19, 26, 27 and 29; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #55 Checklist. Grades 51% EX to EX/ MT, 49% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $250

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80803 1962 Topps Mars Attacks 5-Cent Wax Paper Wrapper. Just like the cards, the fragile paper wrappers that once contained cards from the Mars Attacks series are among the most sought after of all 1960s releases. The oered 5-1/4 x 5-7/8 example has the standard circulation folds and overall crinkling with an obvious portion missing in the upper left. The simple yet eective tri-color graphics remain bright and appealing. A tough wrapper and a great addition to any Mars Attacks collection. Starting Bid: $100

80805 1963 Topps Monster Las Midgee High Grade 1st Series Complete Set (108) Plus Display Box, Wrapper and Panel. Kids love to laugh. Kids love monsters. Topps combined the two for this Monster Midgee cards series in 1963. Midgee must have been the politically correct word for Midget as the set was sold as large-sized perforated panels of three small cards. A total of 11 cards have been graded by PSA. The wrapper presents GD with one pyramid shape piece missing one tear (tape stain on rev.). The box presents VG/ EX with top panel separated. Uncut panel w/#s 41-70-96 grades NM+. Complete rst series of 108 cards includes: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 89 and 99; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 37 and 44; PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 11, 15, 45 and 62; PSA NM 7: 3 cards, #s 26, 29 and 30. Grades 48% NM to NM/MT, 52% EX to EX/MT (mainly due to centering) with a few lesser. Starting Bid: $150

80804 1963 Topps The Beverly Hillbillies High Grade Complete Set (66) Plus Wrapper. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-71, CBS) was the brainchild of Paul Henning, also responsible for Petticoat Junction, The Real McCoys, and, notably, Green Acres. Certainly among the most popular sitcoms in television history, it ran for over 200 episodes, clocking in as the top-rated show of its premier season, and remaining in the top ten throughout its nine-year tenure. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. The wrapper presents at the VG/EX level with a small piece of wax paper missing in the bottom left corner. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA MINT 9: 3 cards, #s 7, 19 and 45; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #3; PSA NM-MT 8: 5 cards, #s 9, 23, 33, 46 and 65; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #41. Grades 62% NM to NM/MT, 38% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $100

80806 1964 Leaf The Munsters High Grade Complete Set (72). With Lilly and Herman leading the way for this hilarious family, one could never get enough of them. This series spanned 3 years from 1964-1966 and brought delight to those who watched. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 3 cards, #s 5, 31 and 35; PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 4, 16, 17 and 20; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 26 and 33; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #8. The wrapper presents at the EX level. Grades 39% NM to NM/MT, 47% EX to EX/ MT, 14% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $100

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80807 1964 Topps The Addams Family High Grade Complete Set (66) Plus Wrapper (With ve PSA 10s). A high grade set featuring the crazy and kooky family with Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester and the rest of the family named Addams. This scarce black and white issue, which typically has problems with centering, falls at the top of the spectrum for a high grade set. The wrapper presents at the VG/EX level with the normal fold and some other creasing. Highlights include: Graded - PSA Gem MINT 10: 5 cards, #s 12 (1 of 2), 22 (1 of 2), 37 (1 of 1), 56 (1 of 1) and 65 (1 of 2); PSA MINT 9: 3 cards, #s 3 (1 of 2), 27 (1 of 2) and 46 (ST); PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 1 Gomez, 2, 15 and 43 (ST). Grades 55% NM to NM/MT, 35% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $125

80809 1964 Topps Beatles Color Mid To High Grade Complete Set (64) Plus Wrapper. Oered is a 64-card high grade complete set of Topps Beatles-Color series from 1964. This is a very strong presentation showcasing the four men who started out as a band of musicians and turned into social icons. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. The wrapper presents at the EX level with the normal folds and light creasing. Highlights include: Graded - PSA NMMT 8: 8 cards, #s 3, 4, 11, 18, 27, 39, 47 and 55. Grades 25% NM to NM/MT, 66% EX to EX/MT, 9% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $100

80808 1964 Topps Beatles Black & White 3rd Series Vending Lot (800+). Oered is a collection of 800+ cards (including at least one complete set) of The Beatles third series from 1964. This series is #d 116-165. To start things o, 14 cards have been grade by PSA. Graded cards include: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 14 cards, #s 119, 122, 124, 126 (2), 129, 132, 136, 141, 145, 148, 151 (2) and 153. Needless to say there are many fresh cards in EX to NM/MT with the majority grading EX/MT to NM. Starting Bid: $200

80810 1964 Topps Beatles Color Photos Near Set (50/64) - #8 on the PSA Set Registry. GPA: 7.9. Rank: #8 on the PSA Set Registry. When this series made its way to the public Beatlemania was in full swing including multiple trading card promotions by Topps. This set raised the quality bar as they were the rst to presents John, Paul, George and Ringo in full glorious color. Includes: Graded - PSA NM-MT 8: 49 cards, #s 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63 and 64; PSA NM 7: 1 card, #20. The SMR value is over $2,500.00. Starting Bid: $200

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80811 1965 Donruss Disneyland Unopened Wax Box With 24 packs. Oered is a fun and scarcely oered at-auction complete counter display box for the Disneyland series produced by Donruss in 1965. The 8 x 3-3/4 x 1-1/2 24-count box presents at the excellent level with minor signs of age. The full color photos show the opening to the Magic Kingdom (a doorway that 2-3 million people a year go through) which held its grand opening that summer. The 24 brightly colored 5-Cent packs all appear unopened and untampered with and present at the EX/MT or better range. Starting Bid: $250

80812 1965 Fleer Hogans Heroes Complete Set (66). Stalag 13 would never be the same once these Prisoners Of War wreaked havoc for Sergeant Schultz and Colonel Klink. This solid middle grade set, was based on the television show that ran from 1965 through 1971, and is one of the really scarce sets of the 60s. The wrapper presents at the EX level with the normal folds. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 9, 32 and 41; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 38 and 47; PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #65. Grades 8% NM to NM/MT, 63% EX to EX/MT, 29% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $100 80813 1965 Philadelphia Gum War Bulletin High Grade Complete Set (88) Plus Display Box and Wrapper. This card set was issued by the Philadelphia Gum Co. in 1965. While Philly Gum was mainly known for football cards, they were a force in the non-sports arena as well. This set covered the critical events of World War II. By the measure of other non-sport issues, War Bulletin was not as widely collected as certain issues, ensuring that it is now a bit tougher to complete. The box presents NM with creases in top panel, the wrapper presents NM with anticipated fold lines. A total of 10 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 5 cards, #s 18, 22, 40, 49 and 65; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 10 and 52; PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards, #s 2, 64 and 86. Grades 83% NM to NM/MT, 17% EX to EX/MT (few lesser). Starting Bid: $100
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80814 1966 Donruss Marvel Super Heroes Complete Set - #2 on the SGC Set Registry. GPA: 83.6. Set Rank: #2 on the SGC Set Registry! You would think the Marvel comic book super heroes would be the theme of a multitude of trading card promotions but there are really only a handful produced from the 1960s to about 1981 when the theme really took o. This 66-card Donruss set is the rst card set utilizing a selection of marvel heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and the Daredevil. Youngsters even had the chance to write their own one-liners on numerous cards making nding high grade examples even tougher to acquire. This is overall a very nice presentation with lots of fresh, colorful and glossy cards. Just a few upgrades away from a 100% NM to NM/MT assembly. Includes: Graded - SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 18 cards, #s 3, 4, 10, 17, 30, 34, 35, 39, 42, 44, 46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55 and 63; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 9 cards, #s 6, 12, 18, 26, 28, 41, 47, 56 and 57; SGC 84 NM 7: 25 cards, #s 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 32, 36, 37, 43, 45, 50, 54, 59, 61 and 62; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 11 cards, #s 7, 15, 19, 20, 33, 38, 40, 58, 60, 64 and 65; SGC 60 EX 5: 3 cards, #s 23, 31 and 66. Starting Bid: $150

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80815 1966 Fleer The Three Stooges High Grade Complete Set (66) Plus Wrapper. Oered is a very attractive complete set of 1966 Fleer Three Stooges cards plus 5-cent wrapper. This set highlights Moe, Larry and Curly in some of the great scenes that we all love and laugh to. The wrapper presents at the EX level with the normal folds. A total of 20 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA GEM MINT 10: 1 card, #38; PSA MINT 9: 15 cards, #s 6, 13, 15, 20, 21, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 39, 43, 45, 54 and 65; PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 14, 17, 22, 59. Grades 76% NM to NM/MT, 24% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $150

80817 1966 Philadelphia James Bond-Thunderball Complete Set (66) Plus Secret Code Capsule and Wrapper. This, the second of two editions dedicated to Ian Flemings James Bond character and features scenes from the then newly released lm Thunderball. The wrapper presents at the EX level. A total of 8 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded Cards PSA NM-MT 8: 6 cards, #s 10, 14, 27, 48, 49 and 59; PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards, #s 39 and 66. Grades 24% NM to NM/MT, 66% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $25

80816 1966 Leaf Good Guys And Bad Guys High Grade Complete Set (72) Plus Wrapper (With Four Gem MT 10s). Few historical eras can boast of a seemingly endless array of larger-than-life characters, both villainous and righteous, than the settling of the American western frontier. Leaf honored many of these men and women whose legends sometimes made for better truth than the reality. Numbered to 73, card #40 was not issued. This is a very strong assembly with not a crease or wrinkle to be found. A total of 12 cards have been graded by PSA. The wrapper presents at the GD level where part of the left bottom corner has been torn away. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA GEM MINT 10: 4 cards, #s 18 Brocius (Pop 1 of 1), 45 Custer (Pop 1 of 2), 48 Crockett (Pop 1 of 1) and 58 Bass (Pop 1 of 1); PSA MINT 9: 8 cards, #s 7, 22, 43, 44, 49, 66, 67 and 69. Grades 78% NM to NM/MT, 22% EX to EX/MT (some lesser). Starting Bid: $100

80818 1960s Multi-Brand Non-Sports Unopened Wax Pack Boxes Trio (3). Oered is a trio of Topps counter display wax boxes, each box contains a full supply of original packages of cards and gum. The trio includes: 1) - 1964 Leaf Garrisons Gorillas box with a full inventory of twenty-four 5-cent wax paper packs. Box presents EX with no major damage, packs present EX to NM; 2) - 1967 Philadelphia Gum Daktari Unopened Wax Box with a full inventory of twentyfour 5-cent wax paper packs. Box presents nicely with separated top panel and one corner split, packs present EX to NM; and 3) - 1960 O-Pee-Chee Funny Valentines unopened box with a full inventory of thirty-six 5-cent wax paper packs. Box presents EX with two spine splits, packs present EX to NM. Topps used the same box from the 1959 edition. This box has had the 24 blacked out in marker and is stamped 36 Count on the top panel. Starting Bid: $300

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80819 1966 Topps Monster Las Cello Box With 36 Unopened Packs. Oered is a high-end unopened and completely original cello box of Topps Monster Las from 1966, its contents of 36 10-cent cello packs fully intact. Kids love to laugh and kids love monsters so what a better combination for Topps to pair up. This black and white edition played fun at the scary and often cheesy B-class monster and horror lms of the 1950s and 60s. Each cello pack contains 12 cards and all appear to be wholly unopened and untampered with presenting at the EX to NM range. Some have small segments where the cellophane has separated or is missing, usually at a corner, but all cards are left secure. The box presents nicely with two corner spines taped together and one tear in the top panel at the opening. This is your opportunity to open a 45 year old pack of cards to Collect em, Trade em and Flip em. Starting Bid: $100

80821 1966 Topps Batman - Riddler Back High Grade Complete Set (38) Plus Wrapper and Decoder. Although all the rage at the time this set is one of only two to actually feature scenes from the mega-popular television show. This is a very nice high end assembly. The wrapper grades out at the EX level with the normal folds and light creasing. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 3 cards, #s 7 (1 of 2), 16 (1 of 2) and 34 (1 of 3); PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards, #s 24 and 37; PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 5 and 26. Grades 79% NM to NM/MT, 21% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid: $100

80820 1966 Topps Batman, Blue Bat #17B PSA Gem Mint 10 - Pop One of One! From a total population of only ten, we have the one and only example to hold PSA Gen MT 10 status. Flawless stunner with bat logo format reverse. Starting Bid: $100

80822 1966 Topps Comic Book Foldees Complete Set (44), Display Box and Wrapper. The 1966-67 Topps Comic Book Foldees series is quite an odd concept, one that long-time card collector Woody Gelman borrowed from a 19th Century tobacco card set. The cards are 4-3/4 x 2-1/2 tri-panels with diecut perforations and stamped joint impressions that allow for the interchanging of head and/or body sections from one image to another, creating nine dierent possible image combinations on each card! If you wanted to see Superman with the half-torso and legs of Gandhithis was the set for you! The Foldees are very colorful and the center panels feature 44 of the DC Comics heroes and villains. The nature of this set makes unfolded fully intact panels pretty tough to nd. This lot oers the complete 44-card set, a 5-cent wax paper wrapper and an original display box. The brightly colored box presents close to NM with just a few light creases in the top panel and one small area of surface loss, the wrapper presents EX-MT with usual fold lines and the set grades EX/MT to NM with some NM-MT and four lesser. This is a very hard set to complete, let alone at this level of quality. Starting Bid: $150

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80823 1966 Topps Green Hornet Stickers High Grade Complete Set (44) Plus Wrapper. Probably from being distracted by the upcoming debut of the campy Batman TV show, Greenway (Topps) let the license for the same production companys more serious Green Hornet adaptation slip through their ngers. By the time the execs at Topps realized their mistake, their competitor Donruss had already signed for the exclusive rights to issue cards. Legal technicalities allowed Topps to gain exclusive license to issue not cards but stickers with their gum instead. The resulting set proved to be one of the most colorful and attractive of the time. The wrapper grades out at the EX level with normal folds and light creasing. This is a surprisingly high grade complete set of this condition sensitive issue. Highlights include: Graded Cards - PSA GEM MINT 10: 2 cards, #s 19 and 24; PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 21 and 30; PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #20; PSA EX 5: 1 card, #40. Grades 39% NM to NM/ MT, 61% EX to EX/MT (some lesser). Starting Bid: $150

80824 1966 Topps Superman High Grade Complete Set (66) Plus Wrapper. This set is a testimonial to the popularity of the 1950s Superman TV series as it appeared almost a decade after the show ended its run in 1958. The wrapper presents at the EX level with the normal folds and light creasing. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 13 and 20; PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards, #s 5, 9, 14 and 23. Grades 56% NM to NM/MT, 44% EX to EX/MT (some lesser). Starting Bid: $100

80825 1966 Topps Superman Counter Display Box and 24 Five-Cent Wax Packs! Oered is a counter display box plus 24 unopened packs of Superman trading cards, issued by Topps in 1966. There certainly is no doubt about the popularity of the 1950s Superman series which aired from 1952-1958, seeing as this series came out some seven years after the show stopped making original episodes. The eye-catching, primary colored box advertising Superman Cards portrays George Reeves as the Man of Steel and oers the added enticement to Watch Superman on T.V. The dicult to nd counter box displays nicely but and has its the top panel separated from the base and one corner split (far left corner in the image), the back panel is creased and bowing. The 5-cent, wax paper packs are gum-less and each still houses ve 46-year old fresh from the factory cards. Each pack has a pair of indents into the right side and judging by the consistent nature they seem to be factory induced. This anomaly may explain why these packs remained untouched for almost half of a century as unopened material from this popular series is quite dicult to nd today. Starting Bid: $300

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80826 1967 Leaf Star Trek Complete Set (72) Plus Wrapper. Oered is a complete set of 1967 Topps Star Trek cards. For over 40 years the crew of the USS Enterprise has entertained us with their exploits of deep space travel and alien interaction. Any Vulcan will testify it is only logical to pursue a high grade selection such as these. The wrapper presents at the EX/Mt level but does have a tear and one corner hole along with the normal folds. A total of 6 cards have been graded by PSA. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 11 and 43; PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards, #s 6 and 20; PSA NM 7: 2 cards, #s 38 (ST) and 60. Grades 33% NM to NM/ MT, 53% EX to EX/MT, 14% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $200

80827 1971 Topps The Brady Bunch High Grade Complete Set (88) Plus Wrapper. This is a high end presentation of Topps Brady Bunch from 1971. This show and this series are popular generation after generation. The wrapper presents at the VG/EX level with the normal folds plus some other creasing. Highlights include: Graded - PSA MINT 9: 2 cards, #s 62 (Pop 1 of 2) and 81 ( Pop 1 of 1); PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards, #s 10, 20, 35, 39, 66, 70 and 71; PSA NM 7: 4 cards, #s 4, 26, 36 and 55. Grades 42% NM to NM/MT, 48% EX to EX/MT, 10% VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid: $100

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SESSION TWO
Floor, Telephone, Heritage Live!, Internet, Fax, and Mail Signature Auction #7041 Friday, November 11, 2011 | 11:00AM CT | Dallas | Lots 80828-81654
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80828 1919 Grover Cleveland Alexander & Christy Mathewson Signed Baseball. Two of the greatest pitchers of the Dead Ball Era are likewise among the toughest of prey for autograph hunters, so to encounter both sharing space upon a single horsehide panel is about as shocking a baseball development as this seasons American League wild card chase. This pair shared much more than mastery of the mound and inaugural class Hall of Fame credentials, however, as each was profoundly aected by his recent World War I service. Mathewson had been accidentally gassed during a training exercise in France, the catalyst for the tuberculosis that would ultimately claim his life. Alexander was rendered partially deaf by an exploding shell in France, returning to the United States suering from shell shock and epileptic seizures. Quite possibly this ball dates to an event recognizing their service, or perhaps simply a meeting of the Giants (for whom Mathewson was a coach in 1919) and the Cubs (for whom Alexander pitched). We must report that Mathewsons signature has been expertly enhanced, and his notation below the autograph (likewise enhanced) is interrupted by a loss of the leathers top layer. The Alexander autograph below remains original though, and rates 5/10 with a small divot to the rst letter. The other panels exhibit similar areas of damage to the hide but no other autographs. ONL (Heydler). Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80829 1920 Chicago White Sox Baseball with Six of The Eight Men Out. Perhaps second only to the story of the Babes Called Shot in apocryphal baseball history is that of the meeting of Shoeless Joe Jackson and a young boy on the steps of Chicagos Cook County courthouse on September 29, 1920. Moments earlier, Jackson and pitcher Eddie Cicotte had admitted to a grand jury that the 1919 World Series had been xed, the Cincinnati Reds underdog victory purchased by crooked gamblers. Say it aint so, the boy implored, tugging on the star outelders coat sleeve. Im afraid it is, came Jacksons pained reply. Presented is one of the rarest and most desirable team spheres in the hobby, documenting the last days of Shoeless Joe and his co-conspirators Major League tenure. Six of the notorious Eight Men Out are here, beginning with Jackson himself on the sweet spot of the OAL (Johnson) orb. Rounding out the doomed cast are Cicotte, Risberg, Williams, Weaver and McMullin. The dozen innocent that join: Eddie Collins, Faber, Schalk, Kerr, Gleason, Strunk, McClellan, Jourdan, John Collins, Wilkinson, and two indecipherable autographs. The black fountain pen signatures, including Jacksons, exhibit signs of scattered period enhancements, but they are not fully traced and project at an average strength of 4/10 to 6/10. The precise vintage of the ball is determined by both a vintage White Sox - 1920 notation in an unknown hand and the presence of Amos Strunk, whose rst year of ChiSox service was the conspirators last. An ancient coating of shellac provides the deep amber tone, and the white spots visible in our catalog imagery represent minor chipping from surface wear. It should go without saying that the listed condition concerns must be excused in light of the tremendous rarity and unparalleled historic importance of the ball, which stands as one of the most important and desirable in private hands. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $25,000

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80830 1923 Christy Mathewson Single Signed Baseball from Braves Opening Day. In the rough and tumble Dead Ball Era of our national pastime, when the sport was populated by brawling drunks and illiterate farmhands, Matty was recognized almost as much for his gentlemanly comportment as he was for his remarkable Hall of Fame abilities. As commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis famously eulogized the fallen baseball hero, He was an inspiration to everybody, and may we have more of his kind. The 373-game winning right-hander autographed this Ocial American League (Johnson) ball just two years before his untimely demise, the delayed result of a World War I gas attack. This early passing, and the eight and a half decades that have since elapsed, have conspired to deny the collecting hobby of all but a meager few autograph exemplars, particularly on the hide of a baseball. In fact, fewer than ve Matty singles have been oered by major auction houses in the past dozen years. The presented example is a red and black stitched ONL model, just like the ones with which the Big Six forged his Cooperstown bronze. His black fountain pen signature adorns the northern panel, projecting at a strength of 6/10 to 7/10. A notation in an unknown hand on the western panel announces Braves Field, April 17, 1923, the Opening Day of the National League season. The newly sworn president of the Braves was almost certainly honored that day, particularly considering the New York Giants team stationed in the visitors dugout for the game. One might even speculate that this was the rst pitch ball. A few scattered scus on the ball suggest this may indeed have been more than a mere souvenir, but even as nothing other than a Matty single, its collecting appeal is enormous in scope. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $12,500

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80831 1920s Harry Heilmann Single Signed Baseball. Take away Teddy Ballgames historic 1941 campaign and this would be the last man to bat .400, a feat Heilmann accomplished as he claimed the second of four American League batting titles with a .403 tally in 1923. Though the star outelder for the Detroit Tigers ranks twelfth on the Major League career charts with a .342 lifetime average, Heilmann inexplicably earned his Hall of Fame plaque posthumously, a full twenty years after his last at-bat. Former teammate Ty Cobb was instrumental in the enshrinement eorts. This glaring Cooperstown oversight surely contributed to the intense scarcity of available singles, and secures the status of this playing-days model as the king of that tiny supply. Heilmanns side panel black fountain pen signature rates a stellar 8.5/10, with the Ban Johnson stamping of the OAL sphere assuring a vintage no later than 1927. The ball exhibits game use, suggesting the exciting possibility that the ball played some form of signicant role in Heilmanns illustrious career. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80832 Circa 1927 Hall of Famers Signed Baseball with Walter Johnson, Speaker. Sharing the sweet spot of the presented OAL (Johnson) ball are Walter Johnson (6/10) and Tris Speaker (3/10), two members of the 1939 Hall of Fame inaugural class who shared a dugout a single year with the 1927 Senators. Nearby we encounter Goose Goslin (5/10), Rogers Hornsby (3/10) and Nick Altrock (2/10). Barely discernible are Bucky Harris, Roger Bresnahan and Stanley Coveleski. So the theme would appear to be Senators and Giants, an odd pairing for a non-World Series season, but intriguing nonetheless. Condition is admittedly less than ideal, but the talent pool is so deep that its worth jumping in for a swim. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200

80833 Circa 1927 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. The most desirable of Bambino vintage is assured by a pair of physical attributes encountered upon examination of the presented sphere. First, we note that the red and blue stitched OAL baseball bears the presidential stamping of Ban Johnson, whose American League tenure concluded with the 1927 season. Secondly, Ruths 7/10 blue fountain pen sweet spot signature is the quotation-marked variety, and Babe dropped that punctuation in 1928. The ball exhibits potential game use, which makes us dream that this may have been one of the Sultans 714 swats. A splendid representation of the hobbys most essential building block. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

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80834 1927 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball. True to the Boy Scouts motto, young Dick Theis was prepared when his Iowa scouting troop set out on the trip of a lifetime during the summer of 1927, a journey from his Burlington hometown through the Midwest with stops at Abraham Lincolns birthplace in Springeld, Illinois and Sportsmans Park in the City of St. Louis. The troop traveled in the bed of an open truck, and we have images of the kids peering out over the railing adorned with signage reading Were from Burlington on the Mississippi, and Boy Scouts of America, St. Johns Troop 3, one such image printed on the front page of the Burlington Hawk Eye newspapers Lifestyles section. Theis and the trip to see the Yankees/Browns game are each mentioned within the accompanying article. But our favorite image is an original snapshot of the Babe at the railing of the ballpark, penning his autograph on the presented ball young Dick had carried with him for that very purpose. Ruths sweet spot signature rates a conservative 8/10 on this Rawlings Special League sphere, with Gehrigs equally bold oering appearing on the eastern panel. The only other writing on the ball is an R.T. (for Richard Theis) notation inked well clear of the autographs. The spectacular provenance, ideal Murderers Row vintage and remarkable condition makes this one of the most appealing Ruth/Gehrig duo balls weve encountered, and we expect competition for its ownership will be intense. A 1927 Ruth and Gehrig baseball signed for a Boy Scoutwhat could be more American than that? Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,500 80835 Circa 1928 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. The red and blue stitching of this special Harwood League Special and the lower panel stamping advertising the Ford Safety Glass Exhibit, St. Louis on Parade lead us to estimate the date of this signing around the 1928 season, as the two-tone stitching was very popular during the era and Henry Ford was widely promoting his new innovation in auto glass at the time. Its also interesting to note that the stamping reading St. Louis on Parade, notes the town where Ruth and the Yankees would avenge their 1926 World Series loss to the Cardinals with a four-game October 1928 sweep. Perhaps it was even the Babes famous 1926 Series home run that cleared the roof of Sportsmans Park and smashed through the window of an auto dealership across the street that inspired Fords innovation. Of course, all of this is merely suppositionthe tremendous quality of the autograph is nothing but empirical fact. Even a rating of 9/10 would not do justice to the incredible boldness of the blue fountain pen ink from baseballs greatest star, elevating this piece to the ultimate heights of collecting appeal. The ball itself is lightly and uniformly toned, presenting marvelously. A piece for collectors demanding only the nest. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $3,750
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80836 Circa 1929 Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig & Miller Huggins Signed Baseball. The beginning of Ernest Barnards American League presidency in 1928 and Yankees manager Miller Huggins untimely death in the nal days of the 1929 baseball season allow for just a narrow window of time that could have spawned this rare and highly desirable sphere. While the hobby always clamors for baseballs signed by the two great sluggers of the Murderers Row-era Yanks, the addition of their diminutive Hall of Fame manager ratchets up the appeal considerably. Ruth appears in 6/10 black fountain pen ink on the sweet spot, with Gehrig a point or two lighter on the southern panel, as is Huggins to the east. Any shortcomings must be overlooked in light of the supreme rarity and relevance however, this being perhaps the most coveted Yankees trio ball in the hobby. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,500

80837 Late 1920s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. Our consignor explains that this baseball was acquired by his father in Portland, Oregon where Ruth was playing, suggesting strongly that the sphere dates to the famous Bustin Babes vs. Larrupin Lous barnstorming tour that provided the western states with a chance to see baseballs greatest stars up close and personal. The Babe occupies his standard sweet spot position on the non-ocial ball, his black fountain pen ink rating 4/10 due to some surface wear. A solid example of the hobbys fundamental building block. Full LOA from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid: $750

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80838 Late 1920s Eddie Collins Signed Baseball. A rare but imperfect single signed Collins ball launched some major reworks in the Heritage Sports April 2011 auction, commanding just over $22,700 in spirited bidding and indicating just how tough and desirable is the signature of this inaugural class Hall of Famer. This sphere is undoubtedly a prettier model, but we must report that the ball has undergone professional restoration to remove other signatures that once joined Collins All that is left now is an 8.5/10 black fountain pen sweet spot signature, provided on the supremely desirable medium of an OAL (Johnson) ball. Collins is tough on any ball, and his sweet spot positioning here makes this one the perfect addition to your Hall of Fame single collection. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80839 1929 Jimmie Foxx Signed Baseball. From 1921 through 1928, the New York Yankees had failed to claim the American League ag just twice, so the three-year reign of the Philadelphia Athletics that began in 1929 came as no small shock for the baseball world. Presented is a sweet spot signature from one of the key gures in that transfer of power, dated to just weeks after he led the Mack Men to their rst World Championship since the days of Plank and Baker. The rst man to join the Babe in the 500 Home Run Clubhouse rates a solid 7/10 on this red and blue stitched OAL ball (presumably Johnson, though stamping has faded), notated 10-28-29 in an unknown hand on the northern panel. While any Foxx single is cause for celebration, this one dating to the As Championship and Foxx rst thirty-plus home run campaign sets it apart from that narrow supply. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,500

80840 1929-31 Babe Ruth Signed Baseball. The unique stamping of this OAL (Barnard) ball allows us to pinpoint the possible vintage of the highly collectible sphere to the second half of a six-season span in which the Bambino topped all American League long ball artists, his longest leadership streak. While the Babes 6/10 sweet spot signature presents as a single, we must report very faded writing on the western panel which appears to be other autographs. Wear on the ball suggests game use, opening up the intriguing possibility that the sphere may have met with Ruths bat as well as his pen. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80841 Circa 1930 Jimmie Foxx Signed Baseball. Only Mel Ott is a tougher target for the collector of singles from the illustrious 500 Home Run Club, but either will boast a heavy ve-gure price tag for a solo sphere as pretty as this one. Professional restoration establishes this oering as the next best thing, skillfully eliminating all signs of the autographs that once joined Double X so that his 9+/10 black fountain pen signature stands alone. The Ocial American ball has likewise shed its presidential stamping, but the red and blue stitching assures a vintage no later than 1933. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80842 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball with Aaron, Banks. Long ball brilliance is the clear theme here, as the Bambino and Iron Horse, who redened the sport with their unprecedented power, are joined by the next generation of sluggers. Ruth takes sweet spot position on this Ocial American League ball (likely Harridge, but presidential stamping is illegible) in 8.5/10 blue ballpoint ink, with Gehrig equally bold on the western panel. Hammerin Hank Aaron, the man who assumed Ruths career crown, appears in 9+/10 ink on the opposing sweet spot, with Banks present on a side panel once in 7/10 ink then again in 9+/10 blue sharpie. The ball is quite dirty but none of the signatures are aected, indicating the ball was almost certainly used in a Depression-era Yankees game before its presentation to the rst two signers. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80843 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. Its a signature so bold the center elder could read it if the ball was set down upon home plate. The Bambinos black fountain pen autograph rates a solid 9/10 under a slightly crazed coating of shellac which deserves much of the thanks for the impressive survival of Ruths essential signature. The Amateur League ball exhibits moderate toning and a degree of handling wear, but our catalog imagery should properly indicate that the aesthetics remain compelling. Without shellac and placed upon an ocial ball, this signature would be comparable to that of a $50,000 model, so we expect no shortage of interest in this oering. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,000

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80844 Circa 1930 Rabbit Maranville Single Signed Baseball. Soon after having been named manager of the 1925 Cubs, he made his rounds through a Pullman car dumping water on sleeping players heads and bellowing, No sleeping under Maranville management, especially at night! Despite his irreverent nature, the tiny inelder is remembered as one of the eras top talents, earning a Hall of Fame plaque for his eorts. Sadly, that day came months after his passing in January of 1954, limiting the availability of his important autograph to the collecting hobby. This example puts most other from that small supply to shame, Maranvilles unpersonalized sweet spot signature registering at a marvelous 8.5/10 in fountain pen ink. The Princeton League ball that serves as its home is modestly and evenly toned, enhancing the vintage avor. A true hobby rarity for the discerning collector. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80845 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb & Tris Speaker Signed Baseball. One was the reigning Home Run King. Another the Hit King. Speaker remains the career leader for doubles to this day. All it needs is Wahoo Sam for career triples, but instead well have to make do with this triumvirate of legendary batsmen. The Babe occupies his preferred sweet spot position with an oversized 5/10 oering while his ery nemesis Cobb signs even larger to the south in equally bold ink. Speaker to the north may be a point lighter than his buddies but is still readily legible, displaying nicely. Ball is a National Amateur Baseball Federation model. A special opportunity to capture the three greatest hitters of the twentieth centurys rst three decades in a neat single package. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80846 Circa 1930 Jimmie Foxx Single Signed Baseball. Only Mel Ott tops Double-X for rarity when it comes to the illustrious 500 Home Run Club, and this example will ll that empty space on the trophy shelf quite well. Foxx black fountain pen sweet spot signature has mellowed slightly with age, but still projects at a very conservative 6/10. The Ocial League ball that serves as its home is moderately and evenly toned with some inconsequential spotting near the signature, with the black and red stitching eectively mimicking the Ocial National League balls of the era. A more than respectable representation of a ball appearing on many a hobbyists wish list. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80847 1932 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball Fouled O by Ruth. A charming notarized letter of provenance from the family of this spheres original owner reads, in part: The ball has been a legend in our family for as long as I can remember. Specically, after Spring Training and on their way North to begin the 1932 baseball season, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees both stopped o in Memphis Tennessee to play an exhibition game against each other at Russword Park. It was the rst professional game of its kind that my Father ever attended and it became even more memorable to him when, during the game, Babe Ruth hit a foul ball into the stands that my Father caught. After the game, my Dad went down to the eld and asked both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig to please autograph his baseball which they kindly did. This is that very baseball. The Harwood Ocial League Ball perfectly mimics an OAL model with its red and blue stitching, with the Babe occupying his standard sweet spot position in 7/10 black fountain pen ink. Gehrig is to the east, a point bolder. An unknown hand has penned a 1932 notation. A particularly appealing example of the hobbys most popular duosigned ball. Letter of provenance from family. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,500

80848 1932 Jimmie Foxx Signed Baseball. The presented baseball has a fantastic early sweet spot signature of the Babes rst roommate in the 500 Home Run Clubhouse. Once a partial team signed baseball from the 1932 Philadelphia Athletics, the ball has undergone professional restoration, which has eliminated any sign of the other signatures which once joined this tough Hall of Famer. The presented OAL (Harridge) ball is an identical twin to true singles soaring high into the ve-gure stratosphere. Foxx black fountain pen ink rates an impressive 9/10 and the ball itself provides a delectable vintage tone. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80849 1930s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball, PSA EX-MT 6. Solid EX-MT ratings of 6/10 for both the sweet spot signature and the Ocial Standard League ball it calls home come directly from the experts at PSA/DNA, providing the ultimate in bidding condence. Weve already reported a hundred times just how essential a nice Ruth single is as the foundation for any quality baseball autograph collection, and the presented example will serve that duty quite admirably. The ball is housed within its owned serialized grading cube, with matching full grading letter of authenticity. The essence of the hobby. Full grading LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80850 1930s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. Top echelon example of the hobbys fundamental building block provides the world class aesthetics to satisfy the most condition-conscious collector. The Bambinos black fountain pen ink signature occupies the sweet spot with marvelous 9/10 boldness, essentially unchanged from the date of its application. The ball is non-ocial, but its duo-tone stitching eectively mimics Ocial spheres of the Babes playing days. A couple very light surface abrasions barely merit a mention and are only apparent upon the closest inspection. One of the crispest, cleanest Ruth singles available. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $3,750

80851 1930s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. The Bambinos distinctive script lls the side panel of the presented sphere, providing To Gregery From Babe Ruth with superior black fountain pen ink boldness. The young Gregory has written his name on the panel just above, and PSA notes faded (eectively invisible) writing on another panel, but these issues cause no real distraction. The ball is modestly and evenly toned, adding an attractive vintage patina to the proceedings. A ne specimen with an autograph that can be seen from across the room. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80852 1930s Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball. It has been said that for every one hundred Babe Ruth singles, youll nd one solo Lou Gehrig, and even that may be overstating the supply of the latter. After all, Gehrig was quoted as saying, Im not a headline guy. I know that as long as I was following Ruth to the plate I could have stood on my head and no one would have known the dierence. Though this is more of an illustration of Gehrigs tremendous modesty than a tongue-in-cheek statement of fact, it is certainly undeniable that Lou just did not receive a fraction of the autograph requests that Ruth did, leaving collectors almost seven decades after his passing to scrap for the scant few available singles. Here we present a particularly attractive alternative, a ball once multi-signed but restored to leave only Gehrigs writing behind. He oers a rather lengthy inscription before his all-important autograph, writing, To Paul, With Kindest Personal Regards, Cordially, Lou Gehrig. The fountain pen ink survives at a consistent 7/10 level throughout. The non-ocial ball exhibits some mild wear and toning, but this only minimally aects the signed panel, and to little distraction. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80853 1936 Arky Vaughan Single Signed BaseballThe Only Known Example. The Heritage reputation for unearthing exceedingly rare single signed baseballs swells yet again with the presentation of this specimen from the Hall of Fame shortstop for the Pirates and Dodgers, whose drowning death at age forty in 1952 precipitated a modern dearth of autographs in any format. This, in fact, is the very rst single signed baseball presented by a major auction house of which we are aware, as our database of the past twelve years comes up empty. Vaughans black fountain pen ink traverses two panels and the sweet spot, reading Arky Vaughan, Aug. 10, 1936, Pittsburgh 4, New York 3. The signature rates a technical 4/10 while the writing is a couple points stronger, and the leather of the ball (likely an ONL model but having shed its visible stamping) is toned and slightly weathered, but these condition concerns must be forgiven in respect of the intense scarcity. The wait for the next one could be another decade or more, possibly forever. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80854 1938 Monte Pearson No-Hit Game Used Baseball Signed by Gehrig & Others. It took just one game for the Babe to consecrate his House with a homer, but fteen years for a pitcher to tame its massive connes with a no-hit performance. It came in a twelve to nothing drubbing of the visiting Cleveland Indians on August 27, 1938 as the Yanks were turning onto the nal straightaway en route to another World Championship. Pearson autographs the eastern panel and we have ever reason to believe it is his printing just below that announces No Hit Game, Aug. 27, 1938, N.Y. vs. Cleveland. Gehrigs 9/10 autograph claims the sweet spot of the OAL (Harridge) ball. Other signers include Rung, Dickey, DiMaggio (3/10), Gordon and Henrich. Unless otherwise noted, all signatures rate 7/10 or better. This is the rst game ball weve ever encountered from this historic Bronx occasion, so serious Yankees collectors should take note. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80855 Late 1930s Hall of Famers Signed Baseball with Alexander, Nichols. A pair of tough, early 300 game winners is only the beginning of the reworks supplied by this marvelous relic coated with twenty-eight autographs acquired at a Yankee Stadium gathering of legends. Joining G.C. Alexander and Kid Nichols on this sphere and in Cooperstown are Walter Johnson (3/10), Bender (4/10), Speaker, Baker and Pennock. Other notables: Hooper, McInnis (7/10), Wood. Unless otherwise specied, all listed signatures rate 8/10 or better. Ball is non-ocial. A thrilling opportunity to beef up your Hall of Fame autograph collection in a hurry, and to do so in topcondition style. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750 80856 Late 1930s Lou Gehrig Single Signed Baseball. It has been said that for every one hundred Babe Ruth singles, youll nd one solo Lou Gehrig, and even that may be overstating the supply of the latter. After all, Gehrig was quoted as saying, Im not a headline guy. I know that as long as I was following Ruth to the plate I could have stood on my head and no one would have known the dierence. Though this is more of an illustration of Gehrigs tremendous modesty than a tongue-in-cheek statement of fact, it is certainly undeniable that Lou just did not receive a fraction of the autograph requests that Ruth did, leaving collectors six decades after his passing to scrap for the scant few available singles. Here we encounter a specimen which ups the ante even further, supplying rare sweet spot positioning atypical of a man whose humility usually drew him to the side panel even on an otherwise blank ball. His black fountain pen ink survives with a conservative 6/10 boldness, unmistakable and stylishly scripted. The red-stitching of the OAL (Harridge) ball that serves as the ideal medium assures post-1933 production, as Gehrig was stepping out of the shadow of the Babe where he had labored for a decade. A marvelous rarity far too often absent from even the nest private collections. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $3,750

80857 Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. A signature much like the man who penned itbold, Yankee blue, and larger than life. This exceptional Ocial League ball represents the very bedrock of the sports collecting hobby, and no serious hobbyist could aord to be without one. The sphere remains much as it did when the Babe held it in his history-making hands, with the passing years toning the leather to a creamy vanilla hue, the boldness of the ink all but unchanged over the passing decades, easily a 9/10. If it was ever in your mind to own a Babe Ruth single signed baseball, then the time to buy it is now. The cost and value of such ne specimens as this have risen consistently, and with increasing speed, with each passing year. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $5,000

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80858 Circa 1940 Mel Ott & Joe DiMaggio Signed Baseball. Were undecided on which of the unique factors of this ball provides the greater appeal. Some might argue that the rare combination of star Big Apple sluggers Ott and DiMaggio is the big draw, while others would insist that the placement of Ott alone on a side panel, allowing display as a tough and valuable single, is what makes it a winner. The Giants legend appears at an average strength of 7/10, while Joltin Joe trails behind at 2/10. Dolf Camilli (8/10) and one other unidentiable signature round out the roster on the ONL (Frick) ball. Ball exhibits some scattered handling wear but still presents nicely. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80859 Circa 1940 Paul Waner Signed Baseball. Big Poison is one of the toughest Major Leaguers to live past the Second World War for collectors of Hall of Fame singles, and while this Ocial Nebraska State League ball does bear two other autographs on its hide, Waner convincingly presents as a single even without professional restoration. Heritage auctioned a genuine single in April for over $15,000, so this becomes a mighty attractive alternative for the savvy collector. Rudy York and Jack Price are the other passengers on this orb. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

80860 Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. While the Babe Ruth single signed baseball is considered a mandatory component of any serious collection, the most serious collectors are only satised with specimens such as this. The Bambinos black fountain pen ink survives with remarkable 9+/10 boldness on the sweet spot of the provided OAL (Harridge) ball, the ink just as dark as the day it was applied. The enormous visual appeal of the essential relic is immediately apparent, and a few small nicks to the horsehide and the fading Harridge stamping do nothing to undermine the issue. A couple of small at spots at the north and south poles of the ball are the result of storage in a display case, but youll only notice them if you seek them out. Our catalog imagery will tell the story best, and that story is High-grade Ruth single. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $3,750

80861 Circa 1940 Ty Cobb & Joe DiMaggio Signed Baseball. The Georgia Peach and the Yankee Clipper ght their own Civil War on the side panel of the presented Reach League Ball, two of twelve autographs present on the listed antique orb. Cobb rates 7/10, DiMaggio perhaps 5/10. Other names include Lefty ODoul, Art Garibaldi, Sam Gibson, Floyd Newkirk, Bert Cole and Larry Woodall. These range from 3/10 to 7/10 in strength. Of course its the unusual pairing of two of the games greatest batsmen that makes this one a winner though, and their positioning together on a side panel is a true stroke of luck. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750
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80862 1941 Hank Greenberg Signed Baseball. Before there was Jackie Robinson, it was Greenberg who endured the threats and taunts of bigotry at the ballpark, answering the anti-Semites in the same way that Robinson did the segregationistswith quiet strength and Hall of Fame ability. Particularly tough in single signed format, Greenberg provides the next best thing here, a former 1941 Detroit Tigers team signed ball professionally restored to provide the appearance of an impossible vintage single. The restoration has claimed the balls stamping as well, but we believe this to be an OAL specimen. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80863 1942 The Pride of the Yankees Cast Signed Baseball with Babe Ruth, Gary Cooper. Widely considered the most important sports lm of all time, the Lou Gehrig biopic featured a tantalizing convergence of stars from the diamond and silver screen joined to honor the fallen Iron Horse. This ONL (Frick) sphere is one of the few known to have been birthed upon the set of that lm, and the rst weve encountered mounted on a Compliments of Christy Walsh/Pride of the Yankees blotter, indicating that the ball was a gift from the pioneer sports agent whose star clients included Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The former appears on the balls side panel, while the widow of the latter adorns the sweet spot with a bold yet hearbreaking brief inscription and autograph in 10/10 ink. Joining the Babe (8/10) on the southern panel are former Yankees teammate Bill Dickey and Academy Award nominee Gary Cooper, each rating 6/10 on the spheres lightly toned hide. Completing the roster of signers are director Sam Wood, producer Sam Goldwyn, actor Walter Brennan and ballplayer Babe Herman, each rating 8/10 or better. The ball originally belonged to Kate McVeigh (McAllister), who worked with Walsh in the promotion of the lm, and is consigned by her family. A magnicent keepsake from one of the most beloved sports lms of all time, absolutely drenched in sports and silver screen history. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500
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80864 1940s Eddie Collins & Billy Southworth Signed Baseball. A magnicent side panel signature from the Hall of Fame base thief and slick-elding second baseman Eddie Collins is worth the price of admission alone, particularly when considering the $22,000 price tag assigned to his rare single in the Heritage April 2011 Signature Auction. Admittedly this ONL (Frick) ball is not a Collins single, but it convincingly presents as one and, if you get bored, it provides a pretty convincing Billy Southworth single impersonation as well. Joe Cronin, Tommy Holmes and David Ferriss round out the cast of characters, all presenting at an 8/10 boldness or better. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80865 1940s Hall of Famers & Stars Multi-Signed Baseball with Cobb, DiMaggio. No shortage of baseball immortals here, though the event that spawned this autographed sphere remains a mystery. Fourteen autographs in the same blue ink include Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Joe McCarthy, Ray Schalk, Will Harridge (3/10), Bill Terry, Ted Lyons, Dazzy Vance, Gabby Hartnett (5/10), Cal Hubbard and Moe Berg, each rating at least 7/10 unless otherwise noted. Babe Ruth and Frank Baker appear in secretarial black ink. The balls stamping has been lost but we suspect this is an OAL model. Bulk up your pre-war Cooperstown autographed horsehide in a hurry! Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

80866 1940s Mel Ott Signed Baseball. Its likely a $20,000 ball in this condition as a true single, and only you and your bank account will be able to tell the dierence. Professional restoration has eliminated any sign of the other signatures which once joined this tough Hall of Famer on the presented ONL (Frick) ball, giving it the appearance of the prettiest Ott single youll ever encounter. The ball is lightly and evenly toned throughout, and Otts side panel blue ink signature rates a head-turning 9/10. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80867 Late 1940s Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Ty Cobb & Tris Speaker Signed Baseball. What a quartet! One early autograph collector was clearly years ahead of his time, fashioning this OAL (Harridge) ball around a theme of supreme excellence. We have the Home Run King on the sweet spot (4/10), the Hit King to the north (6/10), the Pitching Victories King to the west and the career leader in doubles and outeld assists to the south (7/10). Each legend ttingly earned a position in the 1939 induction class at the Hall of Fame opening, but the unique stamping of this ball rst debuted in 1946, two years before Ruths passing. A true treasure of the early game, as uncompromising in personnel as they come. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80868 1948 Jackie Robinson Single Signed Baseball. While most baseball historians would crown the Babe as the most important gure in twentieth century baseball, a strong argument could be made for this man, who stood up to the taunts and threats of the bigoted masses using his Hall of Fame skill and quiet courage. Presented is a stunning and rare early-career single which competes for the title of Finest Jackie Robinson Single Known to Exist. We begin with the ideal medium, the ONL (Frick) model baseball that greeted Robinson upon his groundbreaking Dodgers debut. The ball maintains a gorgeous creamy vanilla tone with bold stamping. Robinsons side panel signature is unpersonalized, and rates a staggering 9+/10, the autograph as bold as the day it was applied. A notation in an unknown hand dates the ball on the sweet spot to Aug. 29, 1948, a day the Bums took both halves of a doubleheader at Sportsmans Park, where Robinson encountered the ugliest protests while traveling with the Dodgers in the early years. An absolutely stellar example of a baseball that is essential to any quality autograph collection. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,500
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80869 1949 New York Yankees Single Signed Baseballs Lot of 27. Remarkably comprehensive gathering of single signed spheres represents the World Series roster that would mark the beginning of ve consecutive seasons of World Championship domination. All autographs rate 8/10 or better on Ocial baseballs. Some scattered toning/staining apparent on several of the balls, but all present quite nicely. Signature removals, when present, are noted below. Bauer, Berra, Brown, Buxton (removals), Byrne, Coleman, Crosetti, Dickey, Henrich, Johnson, Keller, Lindell, Lopat, Mapes, Marshall, Mize, Niarhos, Page, Pillette, Raschi, Reynolds, Rizzuto, Sanford, Silvera, Stirnweiss (removals), Turner, Woodling. A thirtieth unsigned ball featuring Yankees logos and the text 1949 New York Yankees World Champions is included for display purposes. Note that Joe Page and Ralph Buxton are particularly scarce, with the former believed to be among the only legitimate singles on earth. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 80871 Circa 1950 Charles Kid Nichols Signed Baseball. With 361 career victories to his name, Nichols weighty relevance to the history of our National Pastime is evident. But it took a $53,775 result for his single signed baseball in the Heritage April 2011 Signature Auction to illustrate just how hungry the collecting hobby is for Nichols very tough autograph. While the presented sphere is not technically a Nichols single, the Hall of Famers 6/10 side panel autograph clearly presents as one, opening a door for one more hobbyist to ll that empty spot in his trophy case. The folks who share space on the Worth Ocial League ball are no slouches eitherHall of Famers Connie Mack and Fred Clarke along with star shortstop Glenn Wright. These signatures are equivalent or superior in strength to Nichols. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80870 Circa 1950 Dizzy Dean Single Signed Baseball. Most of the singles you nd from this leading Gashouse Gangster appear on non-ocial balls dating to his tenure as a 1960s radio broadcaster, but this top-tier example bucks that trend admirably, even adding a rare salutation for extra appeal. In 9+/10 vintage blue ink, the side panel of the presented OAL (Harridge) ball is signed Best Wishes From Dizzy Dean. The creamy white horsehide couldnt be any prettier, making for one of the nest Dean singles in the hobby. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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80872 Circa 1950 Rogers Hornsby Single Signed Baseball. Any ballplayer that dont sign autographs for little kids aint an American, the Hall of Fame second baseman once told a reporter for The Saturday Evening Post. Hes a communist. The mighty Rajah practiced what he preached to create the contents of this ne lot, providing one of the boldest sweet spot signatures youll ever encounter from this Hall of Fame slugger. The Ocial American Association ball exhibits a degree of toning, but our catalog imagery should properly indicate that the signature shines through with little eort. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80873 Circa 1950 Multi-Signed Baseball with Hornsby, Paul Waner. We arent certain what event brought this unusual signed sphere into existence but we wish wed been there. Plenty of Cooperstown residents are present among the fteen signers, notably Roush, Carey, Paul Waner, Musial, Stengel and Hornsby. The tough and desirable Gil Hodges is present as well. All signatures rate a solid 8/10 or better, and the ball is toned with faded stamping but still presents well. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80874 Circa 1950 Connie Mack Single Signed Baseball. His Major League career as player and then manager spanned sixty-six seasons, so its doubtful there is any man in history who attended more Big League ballgames than Mack. Despite this fact, hes still far from common on single signed baseballs, and here we present a rock-solid example. Adding to the scarcity is the lack of personalization, simply a sweet spot signature rating 8/10 in vintage blue fountain pen ink. The ONL (Giles) ball that serves as its home exhibits a few scattered areas of foxing, but the sphere still presents very well and survives as a tting tribute to the Tall Tactician. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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80875 The Finest Shoeless Joe Jackson Signed Baseball on Earth. It was a story that sounded too good to be true when rst reported to us by the son of Dick Bouknight, remembered in baseball history as the King of Swat of the Appalachian League before a tour of WWII duty interrupted what seemed a probable path to the Majors. Upon his return to the States, Bouknight resumed his baseball career as both a player and manager in the Tri-State League, which in those days included the Greenville Spinners, representatives of Shoeless Joe Jacksons South Carolina hometown. While the younger Bouknight admits his father rarely spoke of his baseball days, he does recall being shown this ball as a boy, his pop expressing how he had approached Jackson for an autograph, and how slowly the functionally illiterate Black Sox conspirator worked the pen as he wrote. Today Jacksons side panel autograph survives without a hint of its six decades of age, a perfect 10/10 rating not an overstatement of the facts. Directly opposite Jackson, in the same bold blue ink, we nd contemporary legend Cy Young, whose autograph lls the full panel of this Ocial Tri-State League sphere. Three other signatures join this iconic pair in black ink, most notably Ben Paschal, who managed a North Carolina semi-pro team in the years following his service to the Murderers Row era New York Yankees. Even the most casual baseball autograph collector is well aware of just how rare is the autograph of the fabled Shoeless Joe. That rarity increases exponentially when narrowed to horsehide examples, and that fact should not be lost due to the appearance of two within this Signature auction. Lightning does occasionally strike twice, but you can rest assured it will never ash nearly so brightly as with the representation oered here. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $5,000

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80876 Early 1950s Mel Ott Signed Baseball. Its likely a $20,000 ball in this condition as a true single, and only you and your bank account will be able to tell the dierence. Professional restoration has eliminated any sign of the other signatures which once joined this tough Hall of Famer on the presented Oakland Oaks souvenir ball, giving it the appearance of the prettiest Ott single youll ever encounter. Not a blemish is to be found on the gorgeous relic from Otts days as a Pacic Coast League manager, and his sweet spot signature is a bold 9+/10. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80878 Mid-1950s Chuck Dressen Signed Baseball. The manager of the 1952 and 1953 National League Champion Brooklyn Dodgers likely autographed this OAL (Harridge) ball during his tenure of service to the Washington Senators, his single foray into the Junior Circuit during Harridges presidential rule. His blue ink sweet spot signature registers at a strength of 9/10, aided in part by a vintage coating of shellac. A second signature is hidden directly opposite, so discreet that we didnt even notice it at rst. This is as close to a Dressen single as you can get without going all the way. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $150

80877 1955 Cy Young Single Signed Baseball Presented to Woody Hayes Son. Its a little known fact that the legendary coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes was a center for the Newcomerstown High School football team in the Ohio village where Cy Young spent the nal years of his life. Despite a forty-six year age dierence, the two shared a twenty-year friendship that ended only with Youngs death in 1955. Just a few months before Young passed, Hayes brought his nine-year old son Steven to the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Joe DiMaggio and Frank Baker, where the boy was introduced to a man his father described as the greatest pitcher of all time. Presented is the younger Hayes memento of that brief encounter, an Ocial American Association sphere bearing one of the career victory leaders nal autographs. Youngs arthritic scripting rates a stellar 9/10, and the ball is notated Cooperstown, NY, July 25, 1955 in young Stevens hand. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80879 1950s Dwight D. Eisenhower Single Signed Baseball. He was one of the most inuential gures in twentieth century American history, riding the groundswell of public support earned from his position as Supreme Commander of the D-Day invasion force to two terms in the Oval Oce. While his autograph is coveted by millions who still like Ike, the appearance of his signature on a baseball sets this oering high above the rest. The collecting of Presidential single signed baseballs draws hobbyists not scared o by a challenge, and that challenge grows signicantly with each subsequent step backwards in time. Eisenhowers side panel signature rates 7/10 on the presented ONL (Frick) ball, likely acquired at an Opening Day celebration where the President tossed the rst pitch. A splendid keepsake from truly Happy Days in baseball and America at large. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000
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80880 Circa 1956 Emmett Kelly Single Signed Baseball. His entertainment career began as a trapeze artist in 1923, but Kelly would become famous as Weary Willie, a hobo clown who soon became the most recognizable gure in the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. From 1942 through 1955 Kelly traveled with the big top, but famously left the show in 1956 to serve as the mascot Bum of the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team. One would suspect that this ONL (Giles) ball dates to that period. The famous clown provides a 9+/10 blue ink side panel inscription, Best Wishes from Emmett Kelly, on this apparently game used sphere, establishing it as the nest of its rare breed. A marvelous addition to any serious Brooklyn Dodgers collection. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

80882 1960 Ty Cobb Single Signed Baseball. It was the Peachs nal Christmas eve of his life when he autographed this non-ocial ball for a fan, providing a blue ink side panel inscription reading, To Ralph Crutcheld from Ty Cobb, 12/24/60. The ball remains marvelously white and clean, providing solid contrast for the writing which has mellowed over the years to a 6/10 level. A solid representation from the rst man honored in the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

80881 1959 Harry S. Truman Single Signed Baseball. Six years after returning to his hometown at the close of his Presidential term, our nations thirty-third Commander in Chief autographed this OAL (Harridge) ball for a young admirer. Over a half century later it survives as possibly the nest of its breed, the sweet spot inscription Harry S. Truman, 2-27-59, Independence, Mo. displaying with stunning 10/10 black ink boldness. Our catalog image will display the start of a handwritten Harry Truman from the original owner on the northern panel, an admittedly redundant attribution applied in blue ballpoint. It causes little distraction, however, from the booming presence of this tough Presidential single. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80883 1950s-60s National League MVPs Multi-Signed Baseball with Clemente. Theme balls are all the rage now in the collecting hobby, but the compilation of 500 home run hitters and perfect game pitchers is a relatively new phenomenon. The original owner of the presented ONL (Giles) ball was the Abner Doubleday of this trend, and here we present Exhibit A. Each appearing upon his own side panel, four Senior Circuit standouts provide an autograph and the date of his MVP award. Best, of course, is the tough Clemente, who adds 1966 to his 8.5/10 blue ink signature. Rounding out the cast are Don Newcombe (1956), Frank Robinson (1961) and Ken Boyer (1964). Boyer is 6/10, the others 9/10. The ball exhibits some minimal foxing but presents very well. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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80884 Circa 1960 Jimmie Foxx Single Signed Mini Baseball. While Foxx resounding successes on the diamond earned him Cooperstown immortality, the story changed dramatically once the star slugger hung up his spikes, battling unemployment, poverty and a nasty drinking problem throughout his post-baseball years. This diminutive little sphere, slightly larger than a golf ball, was a souvenir from his short-lived eatery, as its Jimmy Foxx Restaurant stamping indicates. Foxx made one patrons night by autographing the sweet spot in 8/10 blue ink, creating what would easily be a $20,000+ single at standard issue dimensions. An intriguing rarity, and a unique opportunity to ll that empty spot in your 500 Home Run or Hall of Fame single collection. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80886 1963 Roberto Clemente Signed Portrait Baseball. Presenting as a 1963 Pittsburgh Pirates team signed baseball for the majority of its forty-eight year history, the listed ONL (Giles) ball was recently transformed into the beauty you see before you, professionally stripped of all signatures but the Hall of Fame outelders and adorned with a skilled portrait on the southern panel. Clementes sweet spot positioning was surely the inspiration for this transformation, and his blue ballpoint oering rates a solid 8/10. Only the most eagle-eyed of hobbyists will be able to distinguish this one from a genuine Clemente single, which would bring $10,000+ in comparable condition. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 80887 1960s Lefty Grove Single Signed Baseball. This superstar southpaw was a key ingredient in Connie Macks second great dynasty in the late 1920s and early 1930s, and pitched the nal game of his Hall of Fame career for the Boston Red Sox the day that Ted Williams elevated his 1941 batting average to .406. Here we nd his bold (9/10) black ink signature on the sweet spot of a non-ocial sphere. Despite living almost thirty years beyond his 1947 Hall of Fame induction, Grove is rarely seen in this format so bidders should pay close attention. It may be a while before a comparable specimen makes its way to the auction block. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 80888 1960s Dizzy Dean Single Signed Baseball. The ringleader of the historic Gashouse Gang of 1934, Dean was once quoted as saying, Anybody whos ever had the privilege of seeing me play knows that I am the greatest pitcher in the world. While some might disagree with this assessment, theres certainly no question that Ol Diz is well deserving of his Cooperstown plaque, and that any autograph collection would be the better for the addition of this Ocial Western Carolina League ball, sporting a 9/10 side panel signature. The ball exhibits light, even toning and presents wonderfully. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300
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80885 Circa 1960 Charles Red Rung Single Signed Baseball. A very tough single from the New York Yankees Hall of Fame hurler who shared a dugout with Ruth, Gehrig and DiMaggio during his Bronx service. But while the sluggers were swarmed by autograph seekers, the same wasnt true of this red-headed hurler, whose population of singles is dwarfed by each, even the rare Iron Horse. Posthumously honored by the Yanks in 2004 with a Monument Park plaque, Rung applied a 9+/10 black ink signature decades earlier to the sweet spot of the provided Energizer League Ball. The original recipients handwritten notation listing Rungs career stats is applied directly opposite the signature and remains invisible upon display. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

80889 Mid-1960s Early Apollo Astronauts Signed Baseball with Grissom. Extraordinary high-grade sphere derives from the personal collection of Major Leaguer Gene Oliver, who was fascinating by the burgeoning space program and took every opportunity to visit the NASA compounds in Florida and Houston when his schedule allowed. His widows included letter of provenance describes a personal friendship with Gus Grissom, the rarest of the four autographs on this ball, and how upset her husband had been when Grissom perished in a 1967 training accident. Grissoms blue ink signature presents as a single on this ONL (Giles) ball, though further exploration reveals the trio of Alan Shepard, Scott Carpenter and Wally Schirra, each applied in the same faultlessly bold blue ink. A truly stellar keepsake, in more ways than one. Letter of provenance from Marilyn Oliver. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 80890 1960s Dizzy & Day Dean Dual-Signed Baseball. Just the sound of their names is enough to inspire a smile, but the emotion grows exponentially for those few who can remember their exploits as the top aces for the 1934 St. Louis Cardinals, best remembered today as the World Championship Gashouse Gang. They share side panel space on the presented Little League ball, Dizzy and Da y rating 8/10 and 6/10 respectively in blue ballpoint ink. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80891 Late 1960s Roger Maris Single Signed Baseball, PSA Mint 9. Its the nest Maris single on earth, and thats not just our opinion. Check the PSA/DNA database and youll nd a population of one for Mint 9 singles from the rst Babe buster. This is it. The ball takes no shortcuts en route to the Championship either, as this is actually a playing-days model, applied to the ONL (Giles) model baseball that bade farewell to Rajah with the 1968 St. Louis Cardinals, and not a post-career model. Remarkably, the ball remains as white as a supermodels smile, and the blue ballpoint side panel inscription, Best Always, Roger Maris, is likewise beyond reproach. We see time and time again that the top-condition rarities serve as the best investments, and we dont see this Maris ball giving up its crown any time soon. Full grading LOA from PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500
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80892 Circa 1969 Gil Hodges Single Signed Baseball. A true blue Dodger, Hodges spent close to two decades of his life in service of the squad on both coasts before closing out his career as a player for the new Mets franchise, and later as their manager. Yet despite this long tenure on the Major League Baseball diamond, singles from this fan favorite are few and far between. We oer here a nice example from the small available supply, a side panel inscription reading, Best Wishes, Gil Hodges. The Ocial Pro League brand baseball is lightly and evenly toned, making a perfect home for Gils 8.5/10 ink. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 80893 Circa 1970 Elston Howard Single Signed Baseball. The Yankees version of Jackie Robinson, the star catcher was the rst African-American in pinstripes, and helped to bring six World Championships to the Bronx as a player and coach. His side panel inscription on the provided non-ocial ball, To Tony, Best Wishes, Elston Howard, is a bona de 10/10 in black felt tip ink. A tough nd from a star Yankee who passed away much too soon at age fty-one in 1980. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300 80894 1970 George Sisler Single Signed Baseball. His 1922 campaign, punctuated by a stunning .420 batting average and league-leading totals in hits (246), stolen bases (51) and triples (18), is widely considered one of the best individual single seasons in baseball history. Almost a half century later, Gorgeous George autographed this baseball for a fan, applying his blue ballpoint ink signature to the sweet spot and March 9, 1970 to the panel just above. The Ocial Tri-County League ball exhibits scattered foxing, but this remains clear of the all-important autograph. All writing is 9/10. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

80895 Circa 1970 Thurman Munson Signed Baseball. The most gorgeous Munson single signed baseball on earth? Well, almost. Full disclosure: this ball began life as an early 1970s partial Yankees team ball, and professional restoration has removed all signatures but the future Captains, leaving Munsons blue ballpoint oering to stand alone in its 9+/10 side panel glory. Its home is the ideal medium for the tragic catchers autograph, an Ocial American League baseball from the Joe Cronin presidency. Munson is one of the toughest singles of the sixteen retired jersey numbers honored in Monument Park. Some minor foxing on the opposite side from the autograph will be invisible upon display. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

80896 Circa 1970 Roberto Clemente Signed Baseball. The faint ghost of a second signature on the northern panel is the only obstruction to a solid vegure price tag for this important horsehide, providing perhaps the boldest sweet spot Clemente signature weve yet encountered. The black felt tip ink survives with 9+/10 boldness on this Spalding Ocial League ball, the ultimate exemplar of the tragic Hall of Famers artful John Hancock. Mild toning only adds to the vintage appeal. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750

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80897 1970s Roger Maris Single Signed Baseball. I never wanted all this hoopla, Maris once explained. All I wanted is to be a good ball player and hit twenty-ve or thirty homers, drive in a hundred runs, hit .280 and help my club win pennants. I just wanted to be one of the guys, an average player having a good season. Any dreams of relative anonymity were ended by his October 1, 1961 blast which made him the most controversial Home Run King until Hank Aaron took that title for his own successful assault on the Babe. Rajahs 9+/10 blue ballpoint signature takes up uncommon and desirable sweet spot residence on this OAL (MacPhail) sphere, establishing it as one of the nest Maris singles in the hobby. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,000

80898 Late 1970s Thurman Munson Single Signed Baseball. The fearless leader of the Yankee World Championship squads of the disco era, Captain Munsons tragic death as a result of an airplane accident has left just a shallow supply of quality autographs for the legions of collectors desiring one. This is particularly true of single signed baseballs, so we expect strong interest in this ne example, boasting an inscription applied to the side panel of a Worth Ocial League ball. The 9/10 blue ink reads, To Tim, Best Regards, Thurman Munson. The ball itself is clean and evenly toned to a pleasing o-white shade. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80899 Late 1970s Thurman Munson Single Signed Baseball, PSA/ DNA NM-MT+ 8.5. Dont take our word for it, check the scoreboard. PSA/DNA are notoriously strict graders, and they dont throw around grades like this too often. But its tough to dispute their ndings, as the To Mike, Best Wishes, Thurman Munson inscription on the side panel of this clean unocial ball is about as bold as they come. But to be fair, wed love any Munson that came our way, as the Yankee captains early and tragic death has left a vast divide between supply and demand. An essential component of any serious New York Yankees autograph collection. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80900 Circa 1980 Waite Hoyt Single Signed Baseball, PSA/DNA NM-MT 8. Though the New York Yankees of the 1920s are best recalled for the unprecedented slugging power of Ruth and Gehrig, Championships arent won on batting alone. One of the top aces from those Murderers Row days takes sweet spot honors on this non-ocial sphere, with both the autograph and horsehide garnering 8/10 ratings from PSA/DNA for the combined NM-MT 8 grade. A tough (and top tier) Hall of Fame single. Full grading LOA from PSA/DNA, NM-MT 8. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80902 1983 Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris Dual-Signed Baseball. An included 1995 certicate of authenticity pegs derivation of this sphere to Mickeys Place in Cooperstown, a shop owned by Tom Catal, who was the Micks rst agent for the burgeoning memorabilia market. Catal is considered the leading source for quality Mantle signed goods, and this OAL (MacPhail) sphere should be considered particularly desirable for its provenance. Mantles sweet spot signature is a awless 9+/10, as is his M&M buddy Roger Maris on the southern panel. The ball itself exhbits some modest toning, but the signatures are unaected. A stellar example of a ball that should be high on any autograph collectors wish list. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

80901 Early 1980s Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris Dual-Signed Baseball. The most noteworthy Yankees duo since Ruth and Gehrig, the M&M boys turned the attentions of the baseball world to the Bronx throughout the World Championship season of 1961. Were seeing fewer and fewer of these duo balls on the market these days, suggesting the supply is nding permanent residence within private collections. Dont miss your chance at this OAL (Brown) ball bearing 8/10 to 9/10 blue ink signatures from Rajah and the Mick. Light toning is of minor concern. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80903 Circa 1985 500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball. With todays top sluggers laboring under a cloud of pharmaceutical suspicion, our affection for the Hall of Fame batsmen who populate this ONL (Giamatti) ball only continues to grow. All blue ink autographs are uniformly 9/10 or better, and include Williams, Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Schmidt, Killebrew, McCovey, Mathews, Banks, Robinson and Jackson. The ball remains as unblemished as the sluggers stats, presenting exceedingly well. Plenty of room left to add more recent Club members should the mood strike. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300
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80904 1980s-2000s 500 Home Run Club Single Signed Baseballs Lot of 22. Chicks dig the long ball, as the saying goes, and so do collectors. One enterprising fellow has rounded up every member of the Club other than the rst three, so well leave the Ruth, Foxx and Ott singles to you. Well supply the rest, each on Ocial baseballs, often with a notation joining the 9/10 or better blue ink sweet spot signature. The cast of characters: Aaron, Banks, Bonds, Griey, Jackson, Killebrew, Mantle, Mathews, Mays, McCovey, McGwire, Murray, Palmeiro, Ramirez, Robinson, Rodriguez, Schmidt, Sheeld, Sosa, Thomas, Thome, Williams. Most balls are accompanied by an individual PSA/DNA or JSA certicate of authenticity, and, of course, both services have authenticated all. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80905 Circa 1990 500 Home Run Club Signed Baseball. With todays top sluggers laboring under a cloud of pharmaceutical suspicion, our aection for the Hall of Fame batsmen who populate this OAL (Brown) ball only continues to grow. All blue ink autographs are uniformly 9/10 or better, and include Williams and Mantle together on the sweet spot, Mays, Aaron, Schmidt, Killebrew, McCovey, Mathews, Banks, Robinson and Jackson. The baseball itself likewise exhibits no aws of note. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200 80906 Hall of Famers Single Signed with Full Names Baseball Collection#1 on PSA/DNA Set Registry! The rare signature variation is one of our favorite subgenres of autograph collecting, and one collector took that theme as far as he could go, earning a rst place ranking on the PSA/DNA set registry for Hall of Fame baseballs signed with the name found on each players birth certicate. No cutting corners here! Bet you didnt know, for example, that Whitey is Dorrel Norman Elvert Herzog, did you? And Osbourne Earl Smith doesnt quite have the same ring to it, but we love it here. This set also includes a real rarity with The Say Hey Kid applying Willie Howard Mays to one of these spheres. The full roster of signers, each on an Ocial ball: Alomar, Bench, Blyleven, Boggs, Cepeda, Dawson, Eckersley, Feller, Harvey, Herzog, Irvin, Jenkins, Kiner, Lasorda, Marichal, Mays, Molitor, Perry, Perez, Rice, Brooks Robinson, Schmidt, Schoendienst, Ozzie Smith, Snider, Sutter, Weaver, Yount. Set is 84.85% complete, rating 8.848 with a weighted GPA of 10.429. The grade breakdown: NM-MT+ 8.5 (1), Mint 9 (7), Mint+ 9.5 (15), Gem Mint 10 (5). A comprehensive list of the grades for each ball can be found at www.psacard.com/DNASetRegistry. Individual grading COAs from PSA/DNA for each ball. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80907 Hall of Famers Single Signed with Nicknames Baseball Collection#1 on PSA/DNA Set Registry! There have been a million great nicknames in our National Pastime, and you can bet that the biggest stars will always have a term of endearment or two. Presented is a charming compilation that follows that theme further than any other collector has thus far, as the top rating in the PSA/DNA set registry would attest. The set is listed as seventy-ve percent complete, with a set rating of 7.807 and a weighted GPA of 10.409, due to the uniformity of high grades. Some of our favorites: Willie Say Hey Mays, Stan The Man Musial, Whitey The White Rat Herzog, Lou The Running Redbird Brock and Gaylord Ancient Mariner Perry. The full list of signers, each on an Ocial ball: Alomar, Bench, Blyleven, Boggs, Brock, Bunning, Cepeda, Dawson, Eckersley, Fisk, Ford, Harvey, Henderson, Herzog, Jenkins, Kaline, Kiner, Lasorda, Marichal, Mays, Molitor, Musial, Perez, Perry, Rice, Frank Robinson, Ryan, Schmidt, Schoendienst, Ozzie Smith, Sutter, Weaver. Grade breakdown: NM-MT+ 8.5 (2), Mint 9 (7), Mint+ 9.5 (19), Gem Mint 10 (5). A comprehensive list of the grades for each ball can be found at www.psacard.com/ DNASetRegistry. Individual grading COAs from PSA/DNA for each ball. Starting Bid: $1,000

80908 1980s-2000s 500 Home Run Club Baseball Signed by Twenty, PSA Mint 9. Its clear that this OAL (Brown) ball began life as the Original Eleven format one typically encounters in the hobby, but the owner decided to expand upon the theme by presenting the ball to the newer members of the Club. Of the twenty-ve men to reach the mark in Major League history, only ve are missingthe obvious Ruth, Foxx and Ott, and the still attainable Manny Ramirez and Barry Bonds. Appearing in 9/10 or better blue ink are the following: Aaron, Mays, Griey, A-Rod, Sosa, Thome, Robinson, McGwire, Killebrew, Palmeiro, Jackson, Schmidt, Mantle, Williams, McCovey, Thomas, Banks, Mathews, Sheeld, Murray. Time for the next owner of this rare ball to complete the project. Full grading LOA from PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Starting Bid: $375

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80909 1930s-2000s 500 Home Run Club Signed Baseballs Lot of 20. These folks kept Reach and Spalding in business by collectively sending many thousands of their baseball into the cheap seats during their illustrious careers, and now another twenty-one are removed from circulation by the pen rather than the Louisville Slugger. We begin with Babe Ruth, who appears with 7/10 boldness on the sweet spot of a 1934 Yankees partial team ball (non-Ocial model). Lou Gehrig, who missed the Club by seven dingers, is equally strong on the eastern panel. Four other minor names appear as well, the rest of the team either missing or faded from view. Full PSA LOA available for this ball. The balance of the Club appears in single signed format on Ocial American, National, Major League or All-Star spheres. The signers: Aaron, Banks, Bonds, Griey, Jackson, Killebrew, Mathews, Mays, McCovey, Murray, Palmeiro, Ramirez, Robinson, Schmidt, Sheeld, Sosa, Thomas, Thome, Williams. Signature quality is 9/10 or better throughout. Only Ott, Foxx, Mantle, McGwire and Rodriguez are needed to complete the collection. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (fails Mays). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (passes all). Starting Bid: $1,500

80910 2005 New York Yankees Single Signed Baseballs (35) & 1969 New York Mets Partial Team Reunion Signed Baseballs (12). An odd pairing, admittedly, but at least the Big Apple theme provides some structure. First we have a comprehensive roster of thirty-ve 2005 Yanks, each appearing on his own OML sphere. Notables include Jeter, A-Rod, Torre, Rivera, Cano, Matsui, Girardi, Williams, Posada, Martinez, Johnson and more. Next we have a dozen partial (signed by 15) team balls signed at a 69 Mets reunion. Notable names include Seaver, Kranepool, Koosman, Dyer, Groat and more. Condition averages NRMT-MT across the board. A great lot for the New York City-based dealer or investor. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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80911 2000s Barry Bonds Single Signed Baseballs Lot of 8. The reigning single season and career Home Run King provides eight singles for your viewing and collecting pleasure. Each features a awless blue ballpoint signature on the sweet spot of an Ocial Major League baseball. Three of the eight are further notated 8-9-02 #600, commemorating that milestone achievement. The others bear only Bonds signature. Each ball is axed with Bonds personal holographic sticker and accompanied by an individual PSA/DNA certicate of authenticity, with one of the non-notated balls graded Mint+ 9.5. Individual COAs from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80912 2007 Barack Obama Single Signed Baseball, PSA Mint 9. The vibrant subgenre of Presidential single signed baseball collecting will surely be buzzing over this high-grade specimen from our current Commander in Chief, who appears upon an Ocial 2007 World Series sphere. Both the Presidents black sharpie sweet spot signature and the ball itself have garnered grades of 9/10 from the strict experts at PSA/DNA, accounting for the combined score as listed. Full grading LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

80913 Circa 2008 Barack Obama Single Signed Baseball. Love him or not, Barack Obama represents an enormous sociological turning point for our nation, politics aside. Call him the Jackie Robinson of the White House if youd like, and use that argument to explain his appearance on this OML sphere. The Presidents black marker sweet spot signature is unimprovable, and the ball itself exhibits no condition troubles. There will always be a market for Presidential singles, and this represents the best available from our current White House occupant. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

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80914 1874 Alexander Cartwright Handwritten & Signed Check/Promissory Note. A June 3, 1953 act of the United States Congress ocially declared Alexander Joy Cartwright the inventor of the modern game of baseball, the conclusion of years of work on behalf of a small group of historians to counter Major League Baseballs assertion that it had been Abner Doubleday. Cartwright is recognized as the founder of the rst baseball team, establishing the distance between bases, and designating an inning as three outs. While the true Father of Baseball might always be a point of debate, theres no disputing the scarcity and tremendous desirability of the oered lot, one of only a handful of personal checks from Cartwright known to survive to this day. It derives from his adopted home of Hawaii, where Cartwright moved in 1849 after he headed west for the California gold rush and kept right on going. The check is entirely handwritten with no pre-printed text, and establishes a payment of $1240 to be rendered eight months in the future with no interest due. Cartwrights signature appears on the opposing side of the 3x7.5 document, where he writes Honolulu Sep 8 1874, Receipt AJ Cartwright for c/o Mr. Paiko, Nine hundred and thirty-four dollars as full payment & interest. Since most of the Cartwright material actively traded and attributed to him are, in fact, letter-press copies, true handwritten documents as this are incredibly scarce and desirable, and seldom oered. This is a rare opportunity to bring an essential, seminal autograph into your baseball collection. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,000

80915 Circa 1900 Morgan Bulkeley Handwritten Signed Note, PSA/DNA NM-MT 8. A Civil War veteran whose brother perished in combat, Bulkeley founded the Hartford Dark Blues of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players in 1874, soon bringing curve ball pioneer Candy Cummings into the fold. Two years after the birth of the Blues, Bulkeley took the oath as the rst president of the National League, an honor which likely secured his future Hall of Fame induction. His Cooperstown residence makes his an essential autograph, and this brief note, I am pleased to comply with your request and subscribe myself. Yours truly, MG Bulkeley, will serve nicely. PSA/DNA assigns a NM-MT 8 rating to the piece. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, NM-MT 8. Starting Bid: $375

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80916 1909 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Album with Cobb, Jennings. Intriguing little autograph album begins a little uninspiringly, with signatures from various members of the Department of the Interior, improves a bit with the autograph of Sam Anderson, Champion middleweight wrestler of the world, then nally hits the jackpot. Flipping from the beginning we rst encounter a 10/10 black ballpoint ink signature from Hall of Fame manager Hugh Jennings, dated Sept. 22, 1909 in his hand, just over two weeks before his club would face o with Honus Wagners Pittsburgh Pirates in one of the most noteworthy World Series in history. A single page ip reveals his team, eighteen 9/10 pencil signatures applied on the same date, stacked on facing pages for ideal display. Crawford and Cobb are side by side, and joined by the likes of McIntyre, Moriarty, Bush, Stanage, Jones, Willett, Speer and more. Team signed material from the rst decade of the twentieth century is all but non-existent, and this high-grade relic captures the most desirable of targets. A true treasure for the Dead Ball Era collector. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80917 1890s-1910s Joe Tinker Photograph Lot of 5 with Signed Image. One of three lots presented within this auction deriving from the Joe Tinker family, this selection of three photos and two photo postcards provides rare insight into the personal life of the Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer. The contents: 1) Late 1890s cabinet photo of Joe Tinker as a boy, 4x6.5. 2) Late 1890s cabinet photo of Tinkers father, 4x6.5. 3) Snapshot photo of Tinker and his wife on a cruise, 4x5. 4) Postcard picturing Tinker in a Harvard sweater, addressed to Tinker from a family member. 5) Real photo postcard identied in Tinkers 8/10 black fountain pen ink as The Tinker home, eectively a partial autograph. All pieces rate EX-MT. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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80919 1910 Joe Tinker Handwritten Signed Postcard. Fame has its perks, in this instance the ability to send a postcard with ones own face upon it. The Hall of Fame shortstop in baseballs most famous double-play combination made use of this highly collectible postcard to send a quick note to his aunt, writing, Dear Aunt Rose, I am away down here for the day. I am waiting for you to let me know when your (sic) coming to Chicago. Love from Ruby and babies(?) your (illegible) Joe. The verso is addressed in Tinkers hand and postmarked from New Haven, Connecticut, where Tinker apparently took advantage of a three-day break between games at the Polo Grounds. All ink is 9/10, and the postcard exhibits mild handling wear but nothing which could be characterized as damage. One of three lots within this auction deriving from the Tinker family. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375 80920 1911 Eddie Collins Signed Original Artwork. One talented young artist recognized brilliance early, seeking out the future Hall of Famers autograph just six seasons into Collins quarter century Major League playing career. The colored pencil artwork is signed by the artist and dated Oct 1911, the month that the speedy second baseman and his Philadelphia Athletics defeated John McGraws New York Giants to claim victory in the eighth edition of the World Series. Collins massive black fountain pen signature appears at bottom in its incredibly rare early format, rating an impressive 9/10 on the 9x13 page. The display presents awlessly and is simply matted and framed to nal dimensions of 13x17. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

80918 Circa 1910 Joe Tinker Handwritten Twice Signed Postcard, PSA/DNA Mint 9. One of three lots within this auction deriving from the Joe Tinker family, this handwritten postcard features two autographs from the Hall of Fame shortstop for the last Chicago Cubs World Championship team. The obverse nds an image of Tinker dressed in early 20th century collegiate garb, identied in the white caption below as Joe Tinker as Bud Hull in Brown of Harvard. Along the right side he adds, I am now trying to an actor (sic) this is my nish. Verso holds the message, Dear Aunt Rose, We will have to have some pictures taken of the babies and I will send them right away. Ruby joins me in wishing you and the family a Marry (sic) Xmas & Happy New Year. Let us here (sic) often from you Rose. Your (illegible) Joe. All writing is in Tinkers 9+/10 black fountain pen ink. Card is not postmarked, suggesting it was enclosed in an envelope upon delivery. Very light handling wear but no aws of note. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Starting Bid: $375

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80921 1913 Christy (Christopher) Mathewson Signed Check for Pitching in a Pinch, PSA NM-MT 8. A brilliant and distinguished pitching career that installed him as fourth on the all-time pitching victories chart made his autograph essential, and his early death in 1925 made it exceedingly rare. But while any signature from Big Six is cause for collecting celebration, an example such as this is a true breed apart. Issued by G.P. Putnams Sons for forty-seven dollars, this August 3, 1913 check is clearly payment for Mattys authorship of Pitching in a Pinch, which was distributed by the leading publisher. The New York Giants star hurler follows banking protocol with his endorsing signature on the checks backside, signing with the Christopher Mathewson format that matches the publishers handwritten payee. Not only is this an extraordinarily rare autograph variation, but it is rendered in stunningly bold black fountain pen ink which the graders at PSA/DNA rather stingily assigned a NM-MT 8 rating. The check exhibits vertical creases from folded storage and some paper loss on verso, but these issues remain well clear of the all-important Mathewson signature. The check is encapsulated in a PSA/DNA NM-MT 8 holder, and is accompanied by a VG-EX example of Mathewsons book. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, NM-MT 8. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,500

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80922 1924 Ty Cobb Handwritten & Signed Letter Regarding World Series. While the Georgia Peach was quite generous with his correspondence during his retirement years, the availability of playing-days letters remains comparatively minuscule. This is a particularly attractive example of such, penned on Detroit Tigers team letterhead and referencing an impending Fall Classic that would gain immortality for providing Walter Johnson his sole World Championship. The text, in its entirety: Sept-23-24, Dear HelenI am going to be in Washington soon so write me here c/o Baseball Club at once your friends name and address telephone number etc. for I might be there during series and have an extra ticket and will take her to game. Best to all pardon haste, Ty. All writing is in Cobbs hand and rates 9+/10. Page exhibits original mailing folds and appears to have been trimmed at lower edge, but otherwise presents perfectly. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

80923 1924 Barney Dreyfuss Signed Letter. The Hall of Fame owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates pulls no punches as he excoriates National League president John Heydler for an ociating error. He writes, in part, The failure of the two umpires to see where the ball went when the other 12000 people in the park did is a disgrace and another instance of the carelessness of your umpires this season. Dreyfuss closing black ballpoint signature is 9/10. Single sheet of beautiful team letterhead exhibits original mailing folds but no other issues of note. A top-level example of one of the tougher Hall of Fame signatures in the hobby. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80924 1920s John McGraw Signed Cut Signature. One of the leading gures of late 19th and early 20th century baseball, McGraw was one of the earliest Hall of Fame inductees, though sadly this honor came posthumously. His essential autograph is a true hobby rarity, and here we encounter a boldly penned (9/10) example, clipped from a letter or some other document. The 1x4 slip is axed to a slightly larger cardstock back for protection. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic Starting Bid: $150

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80925 1920s Baseball Stars Signed Autograph Book with Hack Wilson (2), G.C. Alexander. Approximately 150 Golden Age autographs turn this datebook into a treasure of early baseball. The majority are applied in pencil, and are listed as such unless otherwise noted. The Hall of Famers: Hack Wilson (ink, and again in pencil as LR Wilson), Stengel, Hartnett, G.C. Alexander, Bancroft, Traynor, Cuyler, McKechnie, Rixey, Roush, Hafey, Bottomley (ink), Lyons, Bender (signed CA Bender, Chief), Schalk, Collins, Hugh Du y (ink), Frisch, George Kelly. Its autograph collecting in its purest form, and the opportunity to bulk up your pre-war baseball signature collection in a hurry. All autographs are as bold as the day they were applied and the book exhibits expected handling wear but no damage that aects the signatures. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80926 1925 Baseball Stars Signed Autograph Book with Ruth, Cobb. It was one of the greatest times in history to be a baseball fan, and one smart kid took full advantage, documenting his brushes with greatness with the presented autograph album. Over 175 ballplayers have left their mark upon the pages within, including some of the biggest names in the game: Ruth, Cobb, Bancroft, Marquard, Joe Sewell, Sisler, Mc Gowan, Hugh Du y, Tris Speaker, Lyons, Rung, Pipp, Dugan, Eddie Collins,Vance, Hooper, Combs. Noted bandleader John Phillip Souza is here as well! Our young collector was wise enough to insist upon fountain pen autographs, and all survive with the same boldness they enjoyed upon application. The book itself shows expected handling wear, but the contents are free of any condition concerns. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80927 Circa 1926 Grover Cleveland Alexander Signed Photograph. See you in Cooperstown one day! The brilliant G.C. Alexander shakes hands with fellow Cardinal Rogers Hornsby in this marvelous 8x10 photo dating to the era of their 1926 World Championship season. A black fountain pen signature from the former, Grover C. Alexander, survives with impressive 7/10 boldness. Alexander signed photos are particularly scarce, and this unpersonalized specimen further amplies the collecting appeal. The image itself exhibits tack holes at the upper corners and some minor edge wear, but the image still presents very well and will assume almost a NRMT appearance when properly matted and framed. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

80929 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Album Page. They didnt get along, reported fellow Murderer on the Row, Tony Lazzeri, Lou thought Ruth was a big mouth and Ruth thought Gehrig was cheap. They were both right. Despite a chilly personal relationship for much of their time together in pinstripes, there has never been a more eective three-four combination in Major League history than the Bambino and the Iron Horse, who share eternity on the provided 2.5x4.25 album page. Ruth appears in 9+/10 black fountain pen ink, with Gehrig equally strong in pencil below. All you need is your favorite photo of the pair and the phone number of a good framing store. The rest is trophy room history. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80928 1920s Lou Gehrig Signed Cut Signature. Small in stature but huge in collecting appeal, this 1x3 slip of paper was clipped from a letter and axed to an index card backing for protection and support. The simple Cordially, Lou Gehrig is penned with 10/10 black fountain pen perfection, poised for pairing with your favorite photograph of the Iron Horse. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $375

80930 Circa 1930 George Wright Signed Cut Signature. He served as the shortstop of the original Cincinnati Red Stockings, the rst fully professional baseball team, and was widely recognized at the time as the nest ballplayer on earth. Along with his elder brother Harry, George was instrumental in the early development of our National Pastime. He was named to the Hall of Fame in 1937, the year of his passing at age ninety, ensuring that modern collectors would require his extraordinarily rare autograph. We present one such example here, clipped from a document and matted with a Perez-Steele card for display. His black fountain pen ink registers with 9/10 boldness on the 1x3 unlined strip. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200

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80932 Circa 1930 Lou Gehrig Signed Blank Business Card. His greatest record doesnt show in the book, noted New York Times sportswriter John Kieran. It was the absolute reliability of Henry Louis Gehrig. He could be counted upon. He was there every day at the ballpark bending his back and ready to break his neck to win for his side. He was there day after day and year after year. Only a tragic illness could break the Iron Horse, whose 9/10 black fountain pen signature is presented here on a blank business card (or paper slip of similar dimensions). A small notation in an unknown hand is above. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $375

80931 1930 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Photograph Album from Les Bell. Platooned with Woody English as third baseman throughout the 1930 season, Bell was on the downswing of this nine-season career when he arrived at Wrigley. But clearly he quickly became popular with his new teammates, thirty of whom signed individual 4x6 portrait photographs, often with clever personal inscriptions, for inclusion in this charming little album. All of the teams Hall of Famers are present within, including Hack Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, KiKi Cuyler, George Kelly, Ray Schalk, Gabby Hartnett and manager Joe McCarthy (though the skipper appears in secretarial format). Other notables include Charlie Root, Guy Bush and Charlie Grimm. About half a dozen unsigned photos are here as well. All are the work of noted Chicago lensman George Burke, the most collectible photographer of his age. Signature quality is 9/10 or better throughout. The photos have taken on a gentle curve over the passing decades but are unharmed by this phenomenon and could easily be removed from the album and attened if desired, though we certainly would recommend leaving the album intact. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80933 Circa 1930 Walter Johnson Signed Blank Business Card, PSA/ DNA Authentic. Just speed, raw speed, blinding speed, too much speed. Thats how Ty Cobb described facing the Big Train, who would join him on the podium at the Opening Ceremonies of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. The denitive autograph exemplar from the legendary hurler is featured here, applied with 9+/10 black fountain pen boldness to a blank business card. A light paper clip impression is located at center top. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $200

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80935 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Display. The two most essential autographs in the Yankees family share space upon a vintage album page, providing one of the strongest dual-signed specimens weve yet encountered. Gehrigs black fountain pen signature is a conservative 9/10, while the Bambino is an unimprovable 10/10. An unknown hand has identied each in short text to the right as Yankee 1st Base Man, and Home Run record holder respectively. The 1.5x4 (viewable) signed paper is matted and framed beneath a modern photographic print to nal dimensions of 13x17. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000 80934 1910s-40s Moe Berg Personally Owned Books with Multiple Signatures. The old joke about Berg was He can speak seven languages, but he cant hit in any of them. The Princeton-educated catcher batted .243 through fteen seasons of Major League ball, but is best remembered today for his participation in the famous 1934 Baseball Tour of Japan. Glaringly mediocre in talents when compared to fellow Tourists Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, etc., Berg had actually been summoned by the United States government to act as a spy during this excursion, justifying his presence on a team of baseball immortals. Bergs unique place in baseball history has established him as one of the most collectible non-Hall of Famers, and here we encounter a most intriguing assortment of personally owned volumes. We begin with a childhood reader, Selections from American Poetry, signed six times (5/10) on the cover, and again on interior rear cover. Joining the volume are nine pages of his Greek language homework, each bearing his personal stamp. The following volumes bear his personal stamp and various underlined passages and notations in his hand: The Japanese Spirit by Okakura-Yoshisaburo. The Great Spy Scandal by Donald Seaman. Now Ill Tell by Carolyn Rothstein (widow of Arnold Rothstein, architect of 1919 World Series scandal). Contact Mercury by Leonard H. Nason. A Concise Etymological Dictionary of the English Language (10/10 blue ink signature on inside front cover). Books exhibit quite a bit of wear with occasional damage, but writing and signatures are unaected. Finally, we have his 1938 unsigned 1099 tax form stamped by the oces of Major League Baseball. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500
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80936 Circa 1930 Walter Johnson Signed Photograph. The Washington, D.C.-based studio photographers imprint at lower left strongly suggests that this image was snapped during the term of The Big Trains service to the Senators, which ended upon his 1933 assumption of the Cleveland Indians managerial reins. His black fountain pen inscription competes for contrast but rates a technical 8/10, reading For Edgar A. Moss, Best Wishes, Walter Johnson. The image itself measures 4.75x7 with minimal edge wear but no other issues of note. A marvelous keepsake from the number two man on the career victories list. Full LOA from PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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80937 Circa 1932 New York Yankees Partial Team Signed Sheet with Gehrig. Three future Hall of Famers are presented for your collecting pleasure, a relic from a Depression-era Yankees contest around the time of the Babes Called Shot. The Sultan is absent from these proceedings, but the cast of characters is still impressive: Gehrig, Sewell, Chapman, Combs, Andrews, Lary, Jorgens and Byrd. Gehrig appears in 7/10 ink, the rest (other than Andrews, who is 9/10 ink) are 9/10 pencil. The page is 4x5.5 with a horizontal center fold and minor staining at left which do little to distract. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

80939 1930s Honus Wagner Signed Postcard & Cut Signature. A pair of slabbed autographs from the Old Dutchman creates a single delectable lot. Best is a 1934 postcard to a girlfriend back home in Carnegie, PA. Wagner writes from the Big Apple, referencing the image of the newly constructed Chrysler Building on the image side of the card. How would a Bldg like this look in Carnegie, he jokes. He closes his bold black ink writing with a signed Honus. We get his surname with the second half of the lot, a simple penciled Wagner clipped from an old scorecard. Both signatures rate 9/10 or better. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250 80938 1933-35 Walter Johnson Signed Photograph. Soulful photographic portrait of the games silver medalist in career victories can be pegged to a three-year span during which the Big Train held the managerial reins of the Cleveland Indians. The image appears to be the work of noted photographer George Burke, whose trademark balance of light and shadow is in full eect here. A blue ink inscription, Best Wishes, Walter Johnson, gets a bit lighter in the middle of Wishes and Johnson, but the overall eect of the writing remains strong and would rate 9/10 without these lapses. The photo itself measures 7.5x9.5, apparently hand-trimmed of its borders, and is otherwise free of aws beyond an all but imperceptible lower right corner bend. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750

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80940 1934 New York Yankees Team Signed Autograph Album with Ruth, Gehrig. Though this edition of the Bronx Bombers did not capture the American League ag, it stands in history as one of the most noteworthy due to its status as the last to feature the rotund Ruth. The Babe appears as one of twenty-six signatures from the 34 Yanks, his blue fountain pen ink rating 8/10, alone on a removed album page bearing a clipped newspaper image of his perpetually smiling face. Also standing alone, and similarly decorated, is a page featuring Gehrigs 9/10 ink oering. Still housed in the album are pages for Sewell (9/10), Combs (9/10), Gomez (9/10), Rung (7/10 due to some staining), and Joe McCarthy (9/10), who shares space with Bump Hadley and one other. A few scattered autographs from visiting players share space within the antique volume. Individual Full LOAs from PSA/DNA for Ruth, Gehrig, and the entire album as a whole (three in total). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (for entire album). Starting Bid: $1,000

80941 1935 Babe Ruth Signed Display. Two of the three signatures that join the Babes on this two and a half inch square clipping of lined paper shared a Boston Braves dugout with the fading legend in 1935, allowing us to denitively assign a vintage to Ruths essential 9+/10 black fountain pen oering. It is professionally matted and framed above a 1926 World Series Game Six ticket stub (Good) along with three modern photographic prints of the Babe in his prime. Full framed dimensions 18x29. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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80942 1930s Babe Ruth & Lawson Little Signed Photograph. Residents of the Baseball and Golf Hall of Fame respectively, the Babe and Little took a brief break from the links to pose for the photographers lens, each later signing the image in 9/10 black fountain pen ink. The appeal of this one-of-a-kind image is enhanced by the absence of personalizations with the star athletes signatures, quite a rarity for signed photos of this period. The photo presents wonderfully within the approximate 6x9 viewable dimensions, though it has not been examined outside of its mounted mat. Full dimensions are 9x12, ensuring that nding a suitable frame will be a simple undertaking. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

80943 1937 Ted Williams Signed High School Yearbook. Already a Pacic Coast Leaguer while still in high school, The Kid would get the call from the Boston Red Sox during winter meetings in 1937, setting into motion the career of the most decorated gure in Fenway history. Here we present the school annual dating to that pivotal year in Williams life, acquired from the family of one of Teds senior classmates at San Diegos Herbert Hoover High School. The hardcover volume pictures the handsome youngster on page 21 with the simple caption Williams, Ted, Baseball. Even more exciting is the very early autograph on the inside rear cover of the book, reading simply Ted (V.H.). We do not know what the initials are meant to convey. The rarest of Williams signature variations, this specimen survives at 8/10 boldness. The cover of the yearbook is slightly warped with age, but there is no staining or tearing, and the binding remains tight and solid. Interior pages exhibit no issues of note. A rare relic for the advanced Williams collector. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80944 1938 Babe Ruth Signed Army vs. Notre Dame Program. A decade after Knute Rocknes fabled Win one for the Gipper! speech ignited an underdog victory for the Fighting Irish, the Babe was in the stands of the House He Built to view yet another edition of the gridiron rivalry. We nd evidence of this fact in the 9+/10 pencil signature adorning the ocial program for the contest. The program exhibits typical handling wear but remains solid and complete. The autograph is unaected by any condition concerns. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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80946 1938 Lou Gehrig Signed Rawhide Promotional Photograph to Earle Combs & His Sons. If you havent yet seen the lm, do yourself a favor and pick up the DVD. Theres a reason why you dont see too many born-andbred New Yorkers in musical cowboy icks. But well forgive the horse-riding Iron Horse this one time, if for no other reason than this magnicent signed photo, one of the cleanest weve ever encountered from the Hall of Fame rst baseman. Decked out in full cowboy regalia right down to the six-shooter on his hip, the superstar slugger strikes a pose next to a 9/10 black fountain pen inscription reading To Earle, Charles & Donald, With my sincerest and best wishes always, Cordially, Lou Gehrig. The Earle in question, of course, is fellow Yankee and future Hall of Famer Earle Combs, adding yet another cause to celebrate this sepia image. Dimensions 7x9.5. Some border trimming is evident, but the image could easily be matted and framed to a NRMT appearance. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000 80947 1939 Babe Ruth Signed Baseball Centennial First Day Cover, PSA/DNA NM-MT 8. Postmarked from Cooperstown, NY the day of the Baseball Hall of Fame ribbon cutting ceremony, this highly collectible rst day cover is made all the more desirable by the addition of a splendid blue fountain pen signature from one of that days honorees. The Bambinos autograph rates a rather conservative 8/10 according to PSA/DNAs tough graders, but wed rank it a 9/10 at a minimum. The envelope is encapsulated by PSA/DNA for protection and unquestioned authenticity. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, NM-MT 8. Starting Bid: $750

80945 1938 American League vs. Pacic Coast League Scorecard Signed by Ty Cobb, Others. Still weeks short of his twentieth birthday, the re-throwing Bob Feller was the big draw at this exhibition match between the American League and Pacic Coast League stars at San Franciscos Seals Stadium. Presented is a rare scorecard from the event trumpeting Fellers appearance, partially scored and autographed by sixteen participants and spectators. Most notable is Ty Cobb, whose 9/10 pencil autograph is equivalent in strength to the others which include Feller, Averill, Lavagetto, Camilli, ODoul and more. The four-page scorecard sports a vertical center fold line but otherwise nothing more than light general handling wear. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

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80948 1939 Baseball Hall of Fame Inaugural Class Multi-Signed Display. Extraordinary celebration of the men honored at the 1939 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cooperstown provides a high-quality autograph exemplar for each of the iconic eleven. Moving clockwise from top left we encounter: Connie Mack (cut signature), Napoleon Lajoie (signed index or postcard dated 8-10-50), George Sisler (cut signature), Tris Speaker (collectors autograph card with addition writing Mgr. Cleveland BB Club, April 19, 21), Cy Young (magazine photograph), Eddie Collins (cut signature from letter or contract), Ty Cobb (1941 personal check entirely in Cobbs hand), Walter Johnson (cut signature from check glued to rst day cover), Honus Wagner (1918 personal check entirely in Wagners hand), Babe Ruth (album page or blank business card), G.C. Alexander (small photograph inscribed Best of Luck to Buzzy & Don, Grover Cleveland Alexander). While similar collections often economize in their choices, each autograph example here rates 9/10 or better, and such pieces as the personal checks and the very tough full name Alexander signed photo are particularly more expensive than simple cuts. No expense is spared in the display either, the autographs professionally matted and framed with individual Perez-Steele cards and a central photographic print of the Cooperstown festivities that twelfth day of June, 1939. Full framed dimensions are 41x47. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $2,000

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80949 1939 Hall of Fame Induction Program Pages Signed by Most Honorees. There has never been a more noteworthy summit of elite early twentieth century baseball talent than that which occurred on the banks of Otsego Lake on June 12, 1939. Presented are four framed pages from the program issued for the Opening Day ceremonies of the Baseball Hall of Fame upon which the original owner collected as many autographs from the legends on hand as he was able. The cast of characters is astonishing: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, Eddie Collins, Larry Lajoie, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Arky Vaughan (3/10), Billy Herman, Dizzy Dean, Lefty Grove, Charlie Gehringer, Carl Hubbell, Gabby Hartnett, Joe Medwick, Mel Ott, Bill Klem, Bill McKechnie, Hank Greenberg. Thats twenty-one newly-minted or soon-to-be Hall of Famers! Unless otherwise noted, all appear in 8/10 or better pencil. Most of those not part of the original induction class were on hand to participate in an exhibition game at Doubleday Field, and we nd their names written into the unscored line-up pages upon which a portion of the autographs appear. Each two-page spread is individually matted and framed to dimensions of 17x23. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $5,000
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80950 1939 Walter Johnson Signed Index Card. The Big Train was just months away from appearing as one of the featured guests at Cooperstown for the opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame when he applied his blue fountain pen signature to this blank 3x5 index card. The signature presents as boldly as the day it was applied, and an unknown hand has dated the card at lower left. A modern collectors notation on verso causes no distraction. Tough in any format, Johnson is particularly scarce on this hobby staple. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $375

80952 1939 Jimmie Foxx Signed Photograph by George Burke. Exquisite 8x10 photographic portrait is unmistakably the work of celebrated baseball lensman George Burke, whose work serves as the preferred visual record of 1930s ball. His studio stamp appears on verso, along with a 1939 date in an unknown hand. The front provides a classic image of the second man in the 500 Home Run clubhouse, who inscribes To Eddie Hogan, My best to you, Jimmie Foxx, in 8/10 vintage black fountain pen ink. A couple small corner bends and mild staining to the lower left border will be essentially invisible upon matting and framing. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375 80951 1939 Al Simmons Signed First Day Covers Lot of 10. It would be fourteen years before the star outelder would be awarded his own Cooperstown plaque, but he received a rousing show of support from one fan in Chicago who requested a dozen signed rst day covers issued at the Hall of Fames opening ceremonies. All ten envelopes are addressed to a Dr. Stanley F. Przygocki and autographed in 10/10 black fountain pen ink by the thirty-seven year old slugger. Well let one winning bidder control this unusual population. Each FDC is individually encapsulated by PSA/DNA for protection and unquestioned authenticity. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $500

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80953 Circa 1940 James Raleigh Biz Mackey Signed Album Page. The 2006 posthumous Hall of Fame inductee took a fteen-year old kid named Roy Campanella under his wing in the late 1930s, with Campy later recalling, In my opinion, Biz Mackey was the master of defense of all catchers. When I was a kid in Philadelphia, I saw both Mackey and Mickey Cochrane in their primes, but for real catching skills, I dont think Cochrane was the master of defense that Mackey was. The following statement, however, is not a matter of opinion, but bona de factthe autograph of Biz Mackey is one of the rarest in Cooperstown. This is the rst example Heritage has ever handled, and our database of all major auction house results over the past dozen years likewise comes up empty. A yellow album page measuring 3x5 in size bears a 6/10 pencil Mack, Catcher, in a childlike scrawl from the man who beat out Josh Gibson for catcher in the rst East-West All-Star Game in 1933. Dont even think about complaining about the partial signature, or the pencil utilized. This guy makes Shoeless Joe Jackson seem common. This rst opportunity will almost certainly likewise be your last. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $2,000

80954 Circa 1940 Connie Mack Double-Signed Blank Business Card. Admittedly the standard Connie Mack signature variation is not the toughest of nds fans had sixty-six seasons to visit the Hall of Fame legend at the ballpark. But ip the card over and youll nd a far more scarce and desirable format, his unabashedly Irish birth name Cornelius McGillicuddy. Each signature is applied with 9+/10 boldness on a blank business card (or a paper slip of similar dimensions). Encapsulated by PSA/ DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $200

80955 Circa 1940 Grover Cleveland Alexander Signed Blank Business Card. One of the greatest pitchers of his age or any other, Alexander was plagued by personal demons of World War I shell shock, epilepsy and alcoholism, fading into skid row obscurity in the nal decade of his life. As such, he remains the toughest of all original Hall of Fame inductees, so we are pleased to present this ne representation, signed Grover C. Alexander in 9+/10 blue fountain pen ink on a blank business card (or a paper slip of similar dimensions). Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $300

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80956 Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Signed Blank Business Card. Gorgeous autograph exemplar is identical to another once handled by Heritage, consigned by the gentleman who had been handed the card while attending a broadcast of the Babes NBC radio program as a boy. We suspect that this is another from that breed. Ruths blue fountain pen ink is as bold as can be, with the only detraction a rusty imprint of an ancient paper clip. The autograph is barely aected by this issue, however, and presents at a bona de 9.5/10. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $500

80957 1940 Babe Ruth Signed Academy of Sports Certicate. Exemplary representation of the Babes essential signature adorns this certicate issued to a student at the Academy of Sport, an educational promotion at the New York Worlds Fair which brought the greatest living names in athletics together for the benet of the nations youth. Joining Ruths 10/10 black fountain pen signature are those of Football Hall of Famer Ace Parker and pioneer sports agent Christy Walsh, who was instrumental in the creation of the Academy. The foil seal of the certicate exhibits some damage but the piece otherwise presents very well, and we must stress that all autographs remain as bold as the day of their application. The certicate is matted and framed to a viewable size of 8x10, with the full display measuring 15x18. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80958 1941 Babe Ruth Signed Check Framed with Oversized Ted Williams Signed Photograph. The rst and fourth members of the 500 Home Run Club share space upon this impressive autograph display certain to draw the attention of any fan of the long ball. Most noteworthy is the high-grade personal check from the Bambino, penned just weeks before Ted Williams began work on his stunning 1941 trek to .400. Ruth makes the check payable to a New York-area golf course and is forced to add a couple extra lines for the address of his bank, apparently lacking a pre-printed example. All ink, and his standard GH Ruth check signature, is 9+/10. The massive (19x22) color print of the historic meeting of the Bambino and The Kid is autographed by the latter in 9+/10 blue sharpie. Full framed dimensions of the display are 29x30. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80959 1943 Babe Ruth Signed Letter with Rare Autograph Variation, PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10. The perfect storm of superior condition and rarity makes this two-page typed letter a true collecting treasure for the advanced Ruth hobbyist. On Ruths personal letterhead, dated December 11th 1943, the letter is directed to an ocial with the 7th Michigan Sportmens (sic) Boat Show. Ruth writes, in part: After reading over your proposal I gleaned from it that I would be called upon to bat out a half dozen fungoes (soft balls) into the crowd, at thirteen performances. The second page closes with one of the nest Ruth autographs in the hobby, in the rare Geo H Babe Ruth format. The autograph rates a perfect 10/10 from the unforgiving graders at PSA/DNA, and the pages themselves exhibit light original mailing folds but no other issues of note. Full grading LOA from PSA/DNA, Gem Mint 10. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,000

80960 1944 Portsmouth Cubs Team Signed Photograph with Jimmie Foxx. Double X volunteered for military service this year but was rejected due to a sinus condition, thus turning his attentions to a new duty as player/manager for the Portsmouth (VA) club of the Class B Piedmont League. Here we nd him smiling broadly standing second from right beneath an 8/10 black fountain pen signature. The rest of the team signs as well, though we see no recognizable names or faces. The 8x10 exhibits tack holes and the corners and a small stain at the upper left border, but these issues could be camouaged almost completely with a simple framing job. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

80961 1945 Honus Wagner Handwritten Signed Note re: Mathewson & Young, PSA/DNA Gem Mint 10. Just to clarify, the Gem Mint 10 rating from PSA/DNA is for the quality of Wagners ink, and not for the content (which deserves a similar grade). Exceptional in every regard, this note on a clipped lined page provides endless historical appeal as one of the games premier batsmen comments on his toughest adversaries. His awless black fountain pen ink states: Christy MathewsonGreatest Pitcher. Old Cy Young won over 500 Games, Yours, J. Honus Wagner, Pirates Coach 1945. The note measures 2x7 in size and is encapsulated with a perfect rating from PSA/DNA, which designates this as a piece from the John Blattner Collection, whose Hall of Fame autograph compilation sits at number two on the PSA/DNA registry. Starting Bid: $500
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80962 1945 Tony Lazzeri Handwritten Signed Letter with Signed Mailing Envelope. Penned just eighteen months before Lazzeris untimely passing at age forty-two from injuries suered in a fall precipitated by an epileptic seizure, this two-page letter is a humorous message to an old drinking buddy, likely a former patron at the San Francisco bar the star second baseman owned (Lazzeris business card from the bar is included). He writes, in part, I sure do miss the boys but hell when you get old theres only one thing and thats the rocking chair. A lot of the fellows drop in and see me so we tip a few. Ha ha. He closes with Your Friend, Tony Lazzeri. The single page (writing on both sides) exhibits original mailing folds and a rough lower edge but no other issues to note. All ink is 9/10 or better. Original mailing envelope is penned in Lazzeris hand, with a second T. Lazzeri autograph in the return address eld. The rst Lazzeri handwritten letter weve handled. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80963 1946 Russ Hodges Signed Radio Contract as New York Yankees Announcer. Six decades later, his radio call of Bobby Thomsons Polo Grounds shot still raises goosebumps. His The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! hysterics are now tightly woven into the fabric of baseball history, but Hodges signature remains a rare nd for the autograph hobbyist. Presented is the most appealing example of same, the contract establishing Hodges as the radio voice of the New York Yankees for the 1946 season, which featured the return to the Bronx of the great Joe DiMaggio. Hodges signature rates a perfect 10/10, and the onion skin page exhibits original storage folds and some edge creasing well clear of all text. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

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80964 1946 Montreal Royals Team Signed Photograph with Jackie Robinson. While 1947 is commonly recognized as the year that Jackie Robinson made his historic step across baseballs color line, thats actually not technically accurate. The future Hall of Famers assignment to the Dodgers AAA farm club Montreal Royals of the International League serves as the true milestone, and Robinsons 1946 spring training with the club supplied his rst taste of the hardships to come. Robinson was denied entry to hotels and even ballparks in the Deep South, the Jacksonville, Florida stadium padlocked shut without warning on game day to protect the institutionalized bigotry that poisoned the rst eight decades of the professional game. This artifact represents the most signicant turning point in the history of modern sport, the fulcrum upon which our National Pastime began its pivot toward the light. Jackies signature is 5/10 at far right of this 8x10 team image signed by seventeen including future or former Big Leaguers Spider Jorgensen, Herman Franks, Lew Riggs, Tommy Tatum and more. All sign in black fountain pen ink averaging 6/10 in strength. Photo itself exhibits a few bends and a heavier crease well below the central image, but nothing distracts measurably from the strong visual appeal. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80965 1947 Alex Pompez Signed Negro League Contract. One of the most signicant executives in the tumultuous history of Negro League Baseball, Pompez served as owner of the Cuban Stars (East) and the New York Cubans franchises between 1916 and 1950. Despite his tremendous relevance to the sport, Pompez was not a name widely known in modern baseball circles until his posthumous 2006 Hall of Fame induction made his autograph an essential commodity for Cooperstown collectors. Here we nd the ultimate relic for those hobbyists, an ocial Negro National League contract for player Lorenzo Cabrera executed and signed by Pompez in his role as president of the New York Cubans. Pompez black fountain pen autograph rates a stunning 10/10, and the date and team name are likewise in the Hall of Famers hand, exponentially augmenting the appeal. The contract exhibits original storage folds and light handling wear, but the writing is not aected in the slightest. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80966 The Worlds Largest Babe Ruth Signed Autograph? If its not, we havent seen the one that beats it. Measuring a full six inches in length, the provided signature appears to be rendered in some form of red crayon or pastel pencil, applied to a manilla page matted to viewable dimensions of 5.25x8.5. The autograph is perfectly paired with an oversized modern print of Nat Feins Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph The Babe Bows Out. This museum-quality framing job secures the nal dimensions of the piece at 26.5x29. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

80967 1948 Branch Rickey Signed Brooklyn Dodgers Stock Certicate. Having fundamentally changed the game of baseball for the better a year earlier with his introduction of Jackie Robinson to the Majors, Rickey was back to his standard chores as team president in 1948, signing this attractive certicate issuing one hundred shares of stock to Marie McKeever Mulvey. The McKeever name should be familiar to baseball historians as Stephen McKeever served as main owner of the team between Ebbets 1925 passing and his own in 1938. Rickeys black fountain pen signature at lower left of the 9x12 certicate rates a awless 10/10, and the piece exhibits typical storage folds but no other noteworthy condition issues. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80968 1948 Babe Ruth Signed Photographs Lot of 2. The sad last months of the great Bambino were fading away as the Yankees legend made his nal trip to his beloved second home of Florida. From there, Ruth mailed this pair of autographed 3.5x6 photographs to a young admirer in California. The identical images are unpersonalized, autographed in 8/10 black and blue fountain pen respectively. Each exhibits very mild edge wear but could easily be framed to a NRMT appearance. Also here is the original mailing envelope, addressed in the Babes distinctive script (though unsigned) and postmarked February 23, 1948 from North Miami Beach. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500

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80969 1940s-50s Bowie Kuhn Correspondence Archive Lot of 45. The future Commissioner of baseball was just a college kid when he sent this stack of letters home to his parents, providing an intriguing look at the prehistory of the man who unsuccessfully fought the free agency war begun by Curt Flood. All are signed Bowie, but many include original mailing envelopes signed B. Kuhn. Twenty-ve of the letters are handwritten, the rest typed and signed. Letters exhibit handling wear but no signicant damage. A solid dealers lot or an investment for the true baseball historian. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80970 Circa 1950 Cy Young Signed Black & White Hall of Fame Plaque, PSA/DNA Mint 9. A splendid specimen from the man whose name is synonymous with pitching greatness. The sole member of pitchings 500 Win Club provides the boldest of blue ink signatures, ideally placed at the center of the wide white lower border.. The postcard itself is in likewise marvelous condition, with very minor touches at corners and edges the only issues of any note. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Starting Bid: $250

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80971 Early 1950s Ted Williams Handwritten Love Letters to His Mistress (6). Now when I got your letter I also got one from Doris quoting a letter that was sent to me from you but got back to Miami someway & she got it. Now isnt that dandy? I really dont care to (sic) much but dont ever put your return address on them... This is one of many juicy selections from this collection of a half dozen letters purchased by our consignor from Williams former mistress, providing an intensely personal and private insight into the games greatest hitter. Collectors know that handwritten letters from Williams are quite scarce regardless of content, but few could match this collection for tabloid intrigue. Two are small index-sized cards mailed from Boston in 1950 and 1951. These early cards betray a bit of insecurity on Williams part. Some text from the 1950 card: I havent heard from you. Have an idea youve met someone whose (sic) making you forget about the kid. And from 1951: Say listen this is just a note really to tell you that if I ever nd out you even talk to a ballplayer or anyone connected with it Ill just take it you dont want to see me, did ya hear? The next three letters were written from overseas during Williams Korean War service. Each is two pages in length, two written on front and back of a single sheet of paper and the third on two separate sheets. Some tidbits: Your picture honey was terric & Ive got it right by my bed to look at & some of my thoughts keep me awake at nite thinking about you & your precious little body. The nal letter was sent in October 1953 from Puerto Rico, in which Williams vents his military frustrations: Im discusted (sic) with this g*d d**n mess Im in I never saw anything so fowled (sic) up my slogan for life from now on is the Marine Corp stinks. He also mentions shing, his favorite pastime, noting a lot of sh to (sic) & I guess the bastards are hungry. All letters are penned in 9/10 or better ink, and letters exhibit original mailing folds but no other issues of note. Four letters are signed Ted, the others simply T. Each letter includes original mailing envelope addressed but unsigned by Williams. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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80972 1951 Pie Traynor Baseballs Greatest Lineup Presentational Certicate. Like the Honus Wagner model likewise presented within this Signature auction, the oered certicate dates to a 1951 banquet honoring the greatest ballplayers of the twentieth centurys rst half. The Pittsburgh Pirates were well represented at the event, as Traynor joined the Old Dutchman to complete the left ineld with a third basemans honorary nod. This certicate naming Traynor as the hot corners best is autographed by the voting sportswriters, legendary manager Connie Mack, and super agent Christy Walsh. Size is 12x16, and condition is splendid, with minor edge toning the only point to mention. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375 80973 1951 Honus Wagner Baseballs Greatest Lineup Presentational Certicate. At the midway point of the twentieth century, the greatest minds in baseball convened to name Baseballs Greatest Lineup, choosing the top player at each position to honor at a banquet of baseball luminaries. The panel was comprised of leading sportswriters from each Major League city, chairman Connie Mack and super agent Christy Walsh, each of whom autographs this impressive 12x16 certicate. This example was presented to the winning shortstop, the legendary Honus Wagner, who John McGraw once called the nearest thing to a perfect player he had ever witnessed. Short of minimal fading to a couple sportswriter signatures, the certicate presents awlessly, and serves as the closest thing to a Wagner career tribute artifact that youll nd outside of the halls of Cooperstown. A splendid keepsake with world class aesthetics to match. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80974 Early 1950s Mel Ott Signed Hall of Fame Plaque, PSA Authentic. A dead-pull left-handed slugger, Master Melvin and the Polo Grounds short right eld porch were a match made in heaven, responsible for the expansion of the 500 Home Run Club to a trio. Otts fatal automobile accident in 1958 has made his the scarcest of signatures from the Club, and we nd a marvelous 9/10 blue ink example on this black and white plaque postcard issued shortly after his Cooperstown induction. What appears to be some sort of ink stamp appears at lower border, but the postcard was never mailed. Encapsulated by PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid: $375

80975 1953 New York Yankees Partial Team Signed Large Photograph with Mantle. Back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back! The 1953 Yankees accomplished a feat unparalleled in American professional sports history this season, claiming a fth straight World Championship. The presented oversized (16x20) team photo is autographed by several of those most instrumental in achieving that goal: Mantle, Mize, Ford, Rizzuto, Berra, Martin and Kuzava. Each has signed in 10/10 blue sharpie. The modern photographic print is matted and framed to a museum quality 22x26. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $300

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80977 1954 Ty Cobb Handwritten Signed FourPage Letter To Former Teammate Archie Yelle. Lengthy letter to former Tigers teammate Archie Yelle centers mainly around Cobbs quite adamant request that the recipient visit him at his Lake Tahoe home for shing and boating. Most intriguing is an apparent reference to Cobbs drunk driving arrest in 1954. I sure got a tough deal in Placerville, he writes. I suppose you saw it in the papers, please believe me they surely gave me a very wrong deal and sometimes I wish I had never been publicly known and carried the name I do. All four pages are on individual sheets (no writing on front and back of a page) and rendered in Cobbs preferred green ink with 9+/10 boldness. The letter closes with Sincerely, Ty. Pages exhibit original mailing folds but no other issues of note. Mailing envelope, unsigned by written in Cobbs hand, is included. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 80976 1953 Sandy Koufax Signed High School Yearbook. Consigned by a former classmate of the legendary southpaw at Lafayette High School in the same Brooklyn borough where Koufax would begin his career, the presented yearbook pictures young Sandy as a member of the senior class, just two year prior to his Ebbets debut. Not surprisingly, Koufax appears as top athlete on the Senior Celebrities page, beating out classmate Sam DeLuca, future NFL lineman and broadcaster. Both future sports legends autographed the book for their classmate decades later. The book exhibits the eects of a ood, leaving the pages somewhat warped but otherwise relatively unscathed. The Koufax and DeLuca autographs are not damaged. Just the second Koufax high school yearbook to surface on the auctions hobby block in the past dozen years. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375 80978 Circa 1955 Roy Campanella Signed Photograph. The superstar backstops devastating automobile accident during the winter between the Bums last Brooklyn game and its rst in Los Angeles put an end not only to one of the most decorated careers in the Majors, but also the supply of signed pieces such as this. Many times more scarce that the labored post-accident signed photos, this Brooklyn-era example provides a 7/10 black ink unpersonalized signature on a team-issued 8x10 of Campy at bat. The photo exhibits no visible aws and is professionally matted and framed to nal dimensions of 14.5x17. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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80979 1955 New York Yankees Team Signed Photograph. The Bronx Bombers claimed the American League ag after a tight battle with the 1954 Champion Cleveland Indians, their ninety-six victories three better than their rivals to the west. Though this would prove to be the only pinstriped crew to fall to the Brooklyn Dodgers in October, that single stumble cannot dim the tremendous appeal of this very rare vintage signed photo. It is consigned by the gentleman who acquired it through the mail as a boy, and his charming letter of provenance is included. Thirty-two of the pictured team members have autographed the piece, most notably Mantle, Ford, Rizzuto, Dickey, Berra, Larsen, Skowron, Crosetti, Howard and more. Casey Stengel and Gene Mauch appear in clubhouse format. Signature quality averages a consistent 8/10 throughout, and a corner fold at lower right does not aect the signatures or visual strength of the piece. Size is 8x10. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

80980 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Display. The most comprehensive compilation of Championship Bums on the market, this painstakingly crafted framed display features an autograph from every member of Brooklyns most celebrated edition. Thirty-eight autographs are here in total, applied to a variety of index cards, trading cards and vintage cut signatures. The highlights: Robinson (index), Campanella (post-accident Perez-Steele), Reese (index), Snider (index), Lasorda (index), Koufax (Perez-Steele), Scully (index), Alston (album page). The Dodgers may be Californians now, but the magical Boys of Summer will belong to the borough of Brooklyn forever. Framed to 34x42. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $375
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80981 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Album. Actually, its technically an address book, but this little (2.5x4) volume was assigned the much higher purpose of fandom, as our consignor presented this gift from his aunt to the National League Champs as they attended a banquet at Brooklyns St. George Hotel. With incredible hobby vision, our consignor insisted that each player sign his own page, and when he realized that Duke Snider had signed the reverse of Jackie Robinsons page, he went back for a new Snider decades later. Campy, Drysdale, Cimoli, Craig and Bob Darnell sign in pencil, the rest in ink, all 9/10 or better. Other notables include Hodges, Koufax, Zimmer, Jackson, Erskine, Newcombe and Labine. Included is a letter of provenance from the consignor, and a copy of his letter to Snider requesting his signature to complete the one-autograph-perpage theme in 1992. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

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80982 1956 Ty Cobb Signed Check. Fifty dollar payment by the Georgia Peach to the Olympic Club is likely related to greens fees for a golf course of that name. All handwriting and the Hall of Famers standard check format Tyrus R. Cobb signature survive in 9/10 ink. A couple vertical fold lines are apparent from storage but the check otherwise presents very well, with the banks cancellation stamping remaining well clear of the autograph. This is the most desirable Cobb check format, with his name printed along the left edge. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $150

80984 1957 Philadelphia Athletics Hall of Famers Signed Sheet with Foxx, Baker, Speaker. Both of Connie Macks great dynasties are represented on this Western Union sending blank, which features ve of the best that Cooperstown has to oer. Only Wahoo Sam Crawford failed to represent the white elephants at some point in his career, not counting the sixth autograph which we assume to be a telegraph operators. The blue ink autographs of Grove, Foxx, Baker, Crawford and Speaker maintain the same 9+/10 boldness of their application a half-century ago, and a single vertical center fold can do nothing to distract from their beauty. A typed caption at upper right notes, At Kansas City, Mo., June 7, 1957, Hall of Fame Ceremony, Phila-KSC Athletics. Sheet measures 4.5x6.5. Tape staining and minor tearing at edges remains far clear of the autographs and are mentioned only for accuracys sake. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

80983 Circa 1956 Roberto Clemente Signed Cut Signature, PSA/ DNA Mint 9. Tough early format autograph is far more scarce and desirable than the later model versions (though, of course, any signature from this legendary outelder is a collecting treasure). The signature is penned in 10/10 blue ink on a business card-sized blank white paper, then axed to an album page along with a 1956 program clipping which aids in determining vintage. Essential to any quality collection, Clemente appears here in its most appealing variation. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Starting Bid: $200

80985 1957 Ty Cobb Signed Government Postcard. A awless example of the Georgia Peachs essential autograph, applied in his preferred green ink, turns this two penny postcard into a treasure for the ages. The simple mailer is postmarked from Cobbs Menlo Park, California hometown and exhibits postal cancellation stamping and mild handling wear, but no distracting aws of note. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic Starting Bid: $200

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80986 1958 Ty Cobb Signed Check, PSA/DNA Mint 9. A true hobby essential, appearing here in ideal format. All handwriting appears in Cobbs 9/10 blue ink, including his Tyrus R. Cobb ocial signature. But this example earns extra points for the desirable embossed name at top and the fact that the banks punch coding remains clear of the all-important autograph. A single vertical center fold line is only apparent upon close inspection. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Starting Bid: $150

80988 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Signed Display. Despite surrendering more than double the runs of their American League Champion New York Yankees opponents, the never-say-die Bucs scored when it mattered most, particularly in the form of Bill Mazeroskis walk-o blast in Game Seven. That unlikely World Championship squad is memorialized here with fortyone individual autographs from every Pirate on the 1960 roster. Most notable is a PSA-slabbed cut signature from Roberto Clemente (9/10) and a signed gold Hall of Fame plaque from Mazeroski. The rest appear mainly on signed index cards, post cards and trading cards, and include Trucks, Groat, Law, Murtaugh, Virdon, Haddix, Burgess, Hoak, Mizell and many more. Signature quality averages 9/10 across the board. Professionally designed display measures 40x48. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $375

80987 1958 Jimmie Foxx Signed Government Postcard. The popular through the mail autograph collecting hobby lives on to this day, but its been decades since the greatest names in the game would reliably respond. Today collectors clamber for those aging relics, like this two penny postcard mailed to a young hobbyist by the great Jimmie Foxx, whose blue ink autograph survives with unimprovable boldness. Postcard exhibits cancellation stamping and mild handling wear but nothing that could be properly characterized as damage. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic Starting Bid: $150

80989 Circa 1960 Paul Waner Signed Black & White Hall of Fame Plaque. Big Poisons death in 1965 has made his signature considerably tougher than that of his little brother Lloyd, who joins Paul in the Hall of Fame where this postcard was issued. We have little doubt that there are several autographed black and white plaque collectors who are short Pauls specimen, and this boldly signed postcard will ll that void admirably. The postcard was rediscovered decades after signing, as a 1991 handwritten note and postmark on verso will attest. A crease runs horizontally through the center of the postcard, but this is not particularly distracting and does little to minimize the appeal of the 9+/10 black ink signature. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

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80990 1961 Ty Cobb Signed Photograph. Just ve months before his passing at age seventy-four, the brilliant terror of the Dead Ball Era inscribed this 8x10 photograph for a buddy, writing To General Wood From His Friend Ty Cobb, 2/4/61. His black ink registers at a solid 9+/10, contrasting perfectly against the light background. A lower left corner crease does little to distract, and represents the sole condition caveat. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

80992 1961 New York Yankees Reunion Team Signed Lithograph. A masterful and painstakingly detailed painting by noted sports artist Ron Lewis was reproduced in a limited run of 1,000, and then signed by thirty-three of the men who made the 1961 season one of the most memorable in the history of the Bronx. The great Roger Maris had sadly passed by the time of the reunion, but just about everyone else is here, in 7/10 to 10/10 blue sharpie. Mantle, Berra, Ford, Richardson, Boyer, Houk, Skowron, Dickey, Tresh, Duren, Terry, Lopez, Arroyo, Sain and many more. The print itself, signed and numbered by the artist, exhibits some scattered surface wear, and measures an impressive 25x37 in size. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

80991 1961 New York Yankees Team Signed Display. The immortal M&M Boys provide the foundation for this impressive display remembering the World Champions and the greatest home run chase in history. The Mick appears upon a PSA-slabbed rst day cover and Maris on a PSA-slabbed index card, each below an unsigned photo of the sluggers at work. The Yankee ineld of Skowron, Richardson, Kubek and Boyer rests between them, below an unsigned team shot. The balance of the signatures appear as individual cuts gleaned from index cards, signed photos and album pages. Notables among these thirty-ve: Berra, Ford, Duren, Turley, Howard, Sain, Lopez, Tresh, Terry, Blanchard, Houk and more. All autographs rate 9/10 or better. A Yankees pennant and masterful mat-cutting turns this into a truly eye-popping display. Framed size is a massive 45x55. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $500

80993 1961 Jackie Robinson Signed Check. A few days before his fortysecond birthday, the bravest man ever to wear a Major League uniform utilized this personal check to donate twenty dollars to the Grand Street Boys, a civic organization involved in various New York City-related charitable works. All ink, and the ocial Jack Robinson signature, is applied with 9+/10 boldness. The banks punch coding remains well clear of the autograph. Check is encapsulated by PSA/ DNA for protection and unquestioned authenticity. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200

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80994 Early 1960s Negro League Correspondence Archive (46 pieces). While the integration of baseball begun by Jackie Robinsons debut in 1947 was unquestionably a positive development for the heart and soul of our National Pastime, the advancement would slowly choke the life out of the Negro Leagues as top players were snatched up by the Majors, followed by the African-American fan base. This fascinating archive catches the dying breaths of the Negro Leagues with a selection of handwritten letters (6), typed letters (21) and various documents and contracts (19). The collection centers around the Indianapolis Clowns, with multiple documents sent to or signed by their team owner Syd Pollock. The letters largely relate to scheduling of barnstorming events, and give some sense of the fading opportunities available to a team and a baseball tradition hurtling toward obsolescence. All pages exhibit typical handling/storage wear, but there is nothing which could be properly described as damage. A thrilling lot for the baseball historian. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 80995 1960s Jackie Robinson Signed Black & White Plaque, PSA/ DNA NM-MT 8. The Major Leagues rst black ballplayer was likewise the rst to cross Cooperstowns color line, and here we present his highly collectible Artvue black and white postcard picturing the bronze prize earned for his brilliance. Robinsons blue ink sentiment, Best Wishes, Jackie Robinson, commands an 8/10 grade from the harsh critics at PSA/DNA. The postcard itself exhibits only the faintest hint of wear at the extreme edges that doesnt aect the display whatsoever. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, NM-MT 8. Starting Bid: $500

80996 1960s Jackie Robinson Handwritten Signed Letter. The rst African-American player in both the Major Leagues and the Baseball Hall of Fame sends a letter of gratitude to the new manager of a Jamaican resort. He writes, in part, Runaway Bay was a wonderful experience for us. The hotel and the sta tried and succeeded in making our trip a joyous one. The letter is penned in 9+/10 blue ink on a single page of Jackie Robinson letterhead and closes with a simple Sincerely, Jackie. Original mailing folds and very minimal edge toning. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

80997 1966-67 Steve Carlton Signed Puerto Rican League Contract. With fewer than one hundred Major League innings under his belt at the close of the 1966 season, the future four-time Cy Young Award winner headed south to the Caribbean to sharpen his skills, signing with the Ponce Baseball club of the Puerto Rican winter league. Presented is the contract for seven hundred dollars a month signed by the young southpaw in very rare early autograph format on the third page. The standard boilerplate contract has a single rider relating to travel fees, and survives in fantastic condition with original storage folds the only issue to note. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

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80998 1969 New York Mets Team Signed Display. Just seven seasons after posting a Major League mark with 120 losses in its debut campaign, the Amazin Mets found themselves atop the baseball heap as World Series Champions. This tastefully crafted display provides a comprehensive collection of 9/10 or better autographs from thirty-nine members of this unforgettable Queens edition, provided upon index cards, trading cards and cut signatures. Notables include Ryan (index), Seaver (Topps), Berra (index), McGraw (Topps), Hodges (index), Koosman (album), Swoboda (album), Clendenon (album) and many more. Display measures 34x42 in size. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $300

80999 1971 Nolan Ryan Signed Uniform Players Contract Noting Transfer to California Angels. Though the rst glance, and the opening page of this boilerplate document, would indicate that this is a simple agreement for $20,000 for Ryans service to the New York Mets of 1971, a turn of the page reveals one of the most momentous transactions in baseball history. Two assignment stamps and a typed addendum reading As of Dec. 10, 1971, this contract is hereby assigned outright to the California Angels Club of the Am. Lg. spell the end of Ryans Big Apple tenure and the beginning of sunnier days in the City of Angels. Ryan did enjoy a World Championship 1969 season at Shea, but his talents were largely stied during his Mets years, never pitching more than 152 innings in any of his four complete tours of duty. The move to California signaled his transformation into the workhorse that would ultimately become the games Strikeout King. Ryan pitched 284 innings in the 1972 Angels season, and well over three hundred in the next two years, claiming the single season strikeout total in each. I look back now, Ryan told a reporter, and realize that the Angels represented a fresh start. The club was young and hungry, and allowed their ace to spread his wings and y in a way never possible in Queens. It may be overstating matters somewhat to compare this contract/transfer to that which transformed Babe Ruth from a Red Sock to a Yankee, but not by much. In each case, the actions freed each ballplayer to chart his own path to baseballs pantheon. The standard four-page contract is signed by Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr., twice by Mets general manager Bob Scheng, once by American League president Joe Cronin, and twice by National League president Chub Feeney. All autographs, and the contract itself, present without any aws of note. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81000 1970s Roger Maris & Mickey Mantle Signed Promotional Card. Rare and highly collectible artifact was consigned to Heritage by the woman to whom the piece was addressed, acquired at the end of a night of drinking with the former Yankee teammates. Weve all seen this card commemorating Maris historic sixty-rst before, but this is the rst weve encountered autographed by both halves of the M&M partnership. The eventual victor of the race inscribes To Windy, Our Best Wishes, Roger Maris, while the Mick completes the sentiment in the same 10/10 red marker, & Mickey Mantle. The 4.5x7 card exhibits no noteworthy condition issues. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $375 81002 1978 Thurman Munson Signed New York Yankees Check. Just eighteen months before the beloved Yankees captain would lose his life in a Canton, Ohio airplane crash, Munson endorsed this $189 check issued by the New York Yankees Road Account, presumably some sort of reimbursement check for expenses incurred while traveling with the team. The verso is endorsed with a 9+/10 blue ink signature, and the check is cleverly matted and framed so that the back of the check remains visible. Full framed dimensions are 17x25. The check displays no visible condition problems beyond standard bank cancellation stamping. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $375 81003 Late 1970s Thurman Munson Signed Photograph. The tragic Yankees captain for the late 1970s World Championship teams is a tough autograph in any format, but hes almost impossible on an 8x10 photo for some reason. Here we nd a magnicent example of that rarity, inscribed To Frank, Best Wishes, Thurman Munson in unimprovably bold black marker. The photo exhibits tape stains at the corner from an earlier display and a bend above Munsons left ear, but these factors cause little visual distraction. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81001 1977-79 Nolan Ryan Signed Uniform Players Contract. The California Angels were fully aware by now that they had something truly special in the right arm of their New York Mets acquisition, a re-throwing righty who twice ate up over three hundred innings in his ve seasons in Los Angeles, and took the single-season strikeout record each season but one. Wisely, management took serious steps to nail down the big Texan, presenting this contract for three seasons at a quarter million dollars a year. The nal page features several typed addenda including a $200,000 signing bonus and travel expense coverage, with the future Hall of Famer indicating his agreement to the terms with two Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. autographs. The contract is counter-signed by American League president Lee MacPhail and Angels general manager Harry Dalton. All autographs are 9/10 or better. The standard six-page contract exhibits mild handling wear but nothing that could be characterized as damage, remaining solid, complete and perfect for display. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500
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81004 1979 Mickey Mantle Signed Check. We arent quite sure why Mantle checks are so maddeningly scarce. Our best guess is that the charming Mickey always had a lady taking care of his business, leaving him free to make baseball history during half of the year and carouse through the other half. In any case, many of the top check collections in the hobby are missing an autograph which is comparatively common in most other formats. This is a pristine example, apparently never used, as it lacks an endorsing signature, bank stamping or any signs of handling. Typed text pays two dollars to a Paul Rogers. Mickeys signature is a bold 9/10 ballpoint beauty. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

81006 Unique 1980s Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris Signed Photograph. With each passing year, baseball historians appreciate a little bit more what an amazing story the Summer of 61 was, and what a phenomenal pair of sluggers were the M&M boys. As such, the value of the rather short supply of dual-signed artifacts continue to rise with unwavering consistency, and at a sharp angle to boot. So those following the market will know that the time is now to invest in this classic photo of the hard-hitting pair, each signing in blue sharpie for posterity. Both autographs remain as bold as the day they were applied, and the 8x10 photo is likewise free of aws. This specimen is particularly interesting as it appears that the rst signer forgot which person he was, leaving the second no option but to continue the schizophrenic theme. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

81005 Circa 1980 Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris Signed Picture Pack Premiums. Pair of 5x7 images on paper derive from the popular Picture Packs sold at Big League ballparks around the time of the celebrated 1961 home run race. Here we nd these vintage relics in autographed form, the 10/10 sharpie likely dating the autographs to the years just prior to Maris passing. Mantle personalizes his photo To Bill, while Maris simply adds Best Wishes to his autograph. Premiums exhibit some inconsequential toning at the edges, otherwise EX-MT. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81007 1980s Bobby Thomson Signed Checks Lot of 1,000. Just the mere mention of his name brings Russ Bridges exuberant cry to the ears: The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! The author of the most famous home run in baseball history provides a ve-inch tall stack of personal checks to this auction. A recent PSA/DNA slabbed specimen topped thirty-ve dollars in eBay bidding, so the dealer potential here is huge. All are in ne, undamaged condition with bold 9/10 or better writing and signatures entirely in the former Giants greats hand. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500
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81008 1980s 500 Home Run Club Signed Small Print. The Original Eleven, as they are called, each sign in on this 8x10 photographic print of the familiar lightning bolt portrait we all know and love. Each legendary slugger provides a 10/10 blue sharpie signature: Jackson, Aaron, Mays, Mathews, Killebrew, Williams, Mantle, McCovey, Robinson, Banks and Schmidt. Photo itself is likewise NRMT-MT. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $150

81010 1980s-90s Hall of Famers Signed Gold Plaques Lot of 66. One of the most collectible formats in the baseball autograph hobby, the Hall of Fame plaque is explored in this large lot autographed in 9/10 or better ink or sharpie by the following: Aaron, Alston, Appling, Averill, Banks, Bell, Berra, Boudreau (4), Carey, Chandler, Conlan, Cronin, Dean, Dickey, Doerr, Drysdale, Faber, Feller, Ferrell, Ford, Gehringer, Gomez, Greenberg, Grimes, Grove, Haines, Herman, Hoyt, Hubbell, Irvin, Travis Jackson, Judy Johnson, Kell, Kelly, Killebrew, Kiner, Koufax, Lemon, Leonard, Lindstrom, Lopez, Lyons, Mantle, Marquard, Mathews, Mays, McCarthy, Musial, Reese, Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Sewell, Slaughter, Snider, Spahn, Stengel, Terry, Lloyd Waner (2), Wilhelm, Billy Williams, Ted Williams, Wynn. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

81009 Late 1980s 500 Home Run Club Signed Large Photograph. The hobby is packed with signed baseballs, bats and posters/prints celebrating the Original Eleven, as they are called, but presented here is the rarest of the artifacts deriving from that late-1980s sluggers summit. Numbered twenty-seven from a limited edition of ve hundred, this oversized (16x20) photo pictures the legendary long ball artists in a studio shot, and is autographed by each in 9/10 or better blue sharpie: Killebrew, McCovey, Jackson, Mathews, Schmidt, Banks, Williams, Mays, Aaron, Robinson and Mantle. Photo is matted and framed to nal dimensions of 24x28. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200

81011 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle Signed Oversized UDA Photograph. Another magnicent display piece from Upper Deck Authenticated, this one offering a rare view of the Mick on the basepaths. The masterful and large (16x20) color photographic portrait battles for the attention of the viewer with a perfect 10/10 black sharpie signature from the pinstriped subject. The photographer has likewise signed in the wide lower margin. The piece is elegantly matted and framed to overall dimensions of 22x27, and includes UDA holographic authenticating sticker and accompanying paperwork. Clearly one of the most unique and desirable Mantle signed photos in the hobby. COA from UDA. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

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81012 Circa 1990 Muhammad Ali & Mickey Mantle Signed Large Photograph. The top sports headlines of the 1960s often featured these names, the decades biggest stars of boxing and baseball respectively. Here they meet late in the Micks life, the occasion documented by this oversized 16x20 shot. Each applies a awless example of his autograph, Ali signing in silver to contrast his black shirt, and Mantle choosing blue to best appear against his white top. Photo itself likewise exhibits no aws of note. Auction LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81014 1991 Mickey Mantle Signed Limited Edition Seven-Card Set. Just 2500 sets of this rare issue were produced by the Score trading card company, then signed in the presence of the Micks girlfriend and manager Greer Johnson, whose signed letter of provenance attends. Each card remains in NRMT-MT condition, as do the seven blue sharpie signaturessix on the card fronts and one on the back. A small but tting tribute to the hero of millions of Baby Boomer baseball fans. Letter of provenance from Greer Johnson. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

81013 1990s Mickey Mantle Signed Large Photograph. Oversized (11x14) photo of the Mick during his second season in pinstripes is not an image you see every day, and certainly not in such prodigious dimensions. Mantles autograph is proportionally rendered in 10/10 blue sharpie, and bears the exceedingly scarce notation of 1952. Even the most comprehensive Mantle collections are likely missing this one. Photo is NRMT-MT, and presented in a photographic mat that expands the nal dimensions to 16x19. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81015 1990s Ted Williams Signed Large Framed Photographs Lot of 3. Printed to 16x20 dimensions and framed to museum quality, this trio of photographs of the greatest Red Sox slugger of all should strike a chord with New England collectors. Each image is autographed by The Kid in 10/10 blue sharpie. An intriguing lot for collectors, investors and dealers alike. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

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81017 1980s-2000s 3,000th Hit Full Tickets Signed Lot of 11. We all know that milestone tickets remain a popular subgenre of our collecting hobby, but one collector took his pursuit to the next level, getting his full tickets from 3,000 hit games autographed by the men who made them historic. In chronological order, we nd EX-MT or better full tickets from Carew, Yount, Brett, Wineld, Murray, Molitor, Gwynn, Boggs and Ripken. Slight variations on the theme arise with Pete Roses 4,192 hit game ticket (passing Cobb for sole possession of the Hit King title) and Cal Ripkens 2,131st consecutive game (passing Gehrigs streak record). Each ticket is signed in 9/10 or better sharpie. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81016 Circa 2000 Sandy Koufax Signed Giclee by Stephen Holland. This denitive Koufax portrait is unmistakably the work of acclaimed artist Holland, perhaps best known as the painter commissioned to produce the portrait of Muhammad Ali for the gala event naming him Athlete of the Century. This stirring print on canvas captures the Dodgers Hall of Fame pitcher at the height of his Cy Young Award-winning powers, addressed from the point of view of an opposing batter. The oversized 29x41 work is signed in awless silver sharpie by both artist and subject and numbered HC 2/15 of a very limited edition. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $375

81018 1970s-2000s Gold Hall of Fame Plaques Signed Lot of 28. Long a favorite of Hall of Fame autograph collectors, these gold postcards continue to challenge hobbyists to this day. Heres a great opportunity to embark upon a new collecting journey, or to enhance an existing collection, with a sizeable grouping of NRMT-MT quality examples, each encapsulated by PSA/DNA for protection and unquestioned authenticity. The roster: Aaron, Chandler, Conlan (2), Dandridge, Dickey, DiMaggio, Doerr, Drysdale, Ferrell, Gehringer, Hunter, Irvin, Judy Johnson, Koufax (2), Leonard, Mantle, Mathews, Paige, Reese, Roush, Sewell, Slaughter, Spahn, Billy Williams, Ted Williams, Wynn. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

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81019 2010 Leaf Sports Icons Shoeless Joe Jackson Signed Cut Signature Trading Card. Hoards of trading card and autograph collectors alike swarmed the Leaf corporate booth at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago this year to sneak a peek at this impressive redemption card, the only Shoeless Joe Jackson cut signature model ever released by a major trading card company. So when one lucky Leaf collector pulled The Golden Ticket, so to speak, to win ownership of this intense rarity, it was the hobby equivalent of a lottery win. Heritage is thrilled and honored to have been chosen by the lucky winner to present the card at auction to the collecting world at large. We all know that the brilliant but troubled conspirator in the 1919 World Series Black Sox scandal was functionally illiterate, and that his autograph is consequently extraordinarily rare. While there are a few scattered instances of Jacksons autograph appearing on baseballs and in autograph albums, he tended to avoid the diculty and embarrassment of signing when possible. As such, we nd most of the available Jackson autographs on ocial/legal documents which required a genuine signature. Clearly this representation, applied with the disjointed scribble of a child that typies Jackson exemplars, was trimmed from some form of ocial paperwork as the printed ...rance Recognizan... text above his name would indicate. The autograph survives with impressive 8/10 boldness. The card itself has been aorded the meticulous level of care it merits since its creation, presenting in awless NRMT-MT condition. The undisputed king of the baseball cut signature card realm, this special rarity will singlehandedly establish its owner as the leading hobbyist in that important hobby subgenre. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $12,500

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81020 1955 Hall of Famers Multi-Signed Bat with Ott, Cobb, Lajoie, More. A small handwritten notation near the trademark of this absolutely massive (42 long!) Hillerich & Bradsby reads 1955 Cooperstown Induction, and the roster of signers would appear to validate this date. The oversized barrel is adorned with a constellation of star autographs, though we must stipulate that the fountain pen ink used for their application has not weathered the passing decades as well as one might hope. The following autographs remain quite readily legible: Ott, Cobb, Lajoie, Wheat (8/10), Walsh, Traynor, Terry, Schalk, Greenberg, Dickey, Conlan, Vance, Speaker, Baker, McCarthy, Crawford, Sisler (7/10), Gehringer (5/10), Frisch. Unless otherwise noted, the autographs will fall into the 2/10 to 4/10 range. The original owner of the bat has rounded out the full roster of Hall of Fame residents with hand printed names at the center of the bat, most of whom were already deceased at the time of the signing. In awless condition the sky would be the limit for the price tag on this special relic, but there is still enormous appeal here as an object touched by a stunning array of diamond legends. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

81021 Circa 1980 Pete Rose Game Used Bat Signed by the 3,000 Hit Club. What better home for the signatures of this elite batting brotherhood than genuine game used lumber from their reigning King? The presented Hillerich & Bradsby signature model S2 exhibits solid use with ball marks, pine tar and a number 14 in marker on the knob. But the real treat is the compilation of eighteen 9+/10 blue sharpie signatures from the Club: Rose, Wineld, Ripken, Boggs, Carew, Aaron, Mays, Musial, Molitor, Kaline, Murray, Gwynn, Yount, Brett, Yastrzemski, Brock, Henderson and Palmeiro. Plenty of room to add Jeter and whoever else may join the Club in the years to come! Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $500 81022 1982 Carl Yastrzemski Game Used Bat Signed by 3,000 Hit Club. Distinctive markings on this signature model Louisville Slugger K48 allow us to pinpoint Yaz light usage of this bat to the 1982 season, the twenty-second of his twenty-three years with the BoSox. His number 8 appears in marker on the knob, and a few ball strikes are visible on the barrel. But the real appeal here is the collection of 8/10 and better sharpie autographs from members of the 3,000 Hit Club, featuring Yastrzemski himself, Mays, Rose, Aaron, Gwynn, Brett, Henderson, Murray, Boggs, Yount, Carew, Wineld, Molitor, Brock, Musial, Kaline and Palmeiro. A particularly appealing variation on the 3,000 Hit Club theme, in rst rate condition. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $375

81023 1980s 500 Home Run Club Signed Bat. When you consider the tremendous desirability and value of bats signed by either Mickey Mantle or Ted Williams, the remarkable appeal of this lumber signed by both (and nine more long ball leviathans) comes into focus. This Rawlings Big Stick oers the greatest of the pre-pharmaceutical era sluggers, with 9+/10 and better blue sharpie signatures from Mantle, Williams, Aaron, Mays, Robinson, Jackson, Schmidt, Killebrew, McCovey, Banks and Mathews. The 500 Home Run Club might be much larger now, but few from the new crowd can hold a candle to this bunch. An absolutely gorgeous specimen for the uncompromising collector. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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81024 1985 Mickey Mantle Signed Limited Edition Bat. The Micks strong aversion to signing timber is well documented, tipping the scale of supply and demand precariously toward the latter. Here we present one of the most desirable of the thin population, a ne replica of the Micks personal signature model Hillerich & Bradsby created to commemorate a lifetime of long balls. Block lettering on the barrel notes the 1985 date of issue, and its status as number 138 of a 536 piece edition. A blue sharpie signature from the legend himself is 9/10. A remarkable specimen with a proven record as an investment piece. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

81026 Circa 1990 Ted Williams Signed Bats Lot of 3. For dealers and investors alike, this trio of signed lumber is money in the bank. Each awless replica of The Kids preferred W166 is autographed by Williams in 9/10 or better blue sharpie, and axed with his personal holographic authentication sticker, as well as a secondary sticker from autograph experts PSA/DNA. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81027 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle Single Signed Football. The Mick ashes the comedic wit which made him one of the most entertaining Yankees in the dugout and out on the town. The Ocial NFL (Tagliabue) football is awless autographed in silver sharpie by Mantle, who adds the notation, 536 HRs, 0 TDs. The appeal is further enhanced by some top-tier artwork featuring a Mantle portrait, his retired number 7 and the Yankees team logo. A piece destined to be a fan favorite in your home trophy room. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81025 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle Signed Jersey. Road grey number 7 jersey bears a striking resemblance to player-issued examples of the early 1990s, suggesting the possibility that this shirt was intended for wear by Mantle in an Old Timers event, though we cannot make this claim denitively. We can, however, attest to the legitimacy of the blue sharpie signature on the obverse, which retains a splendid 10/10 boldness. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81028 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle No. 7 Signed Bat. The Mick loved swinging bats but he hated signing them, so youll see a thousand signed photos and baseballs for every genuine Louisville Slugger. Here we nd a perfect replica of Mantles signature model K55, autographed in blue sharpie with the coveted No. 7 notation. Some surface wear has touched a couple letters of Mantles surname but the eect is minimal and the bat still presents very well. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

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81029 Early 1990s Mickey Mantle No. 7 Signed Jersey. Mitchell & Ness awless reproduction of the Micks rookie home annel, complete with the American League Golden Anniversary patch on the sleeve, is made even more desirable by the addition of an unimprovable black sharpie signature on the chest, complete with the highly coveted No. 7 notation. Seasoned autograph collectors are aware that Mantle avoided signing jerseys and bats whenever he could, leaving behind a relatively tiny supply compared to the quantity of baseballs and photographs bearing his signature. Youll be hard pressed to nd a superior example to the jersey we present here. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 81030 1990s Ted Williams 1941-.406 Signed Jersey. Top quality Mitchell & Ness replica is a masterful duplication of the rookie Red Sox jersey worn by The Kid as a kid. Note the historic Baseball Centennial patch on the left sleeve, remembering a season that saw the debut of Williams and the tearful departure of Gehrig. A perfect blue sharpie signature across the chest turns this piece into a keepsake for the ages, and his rare and highly desirable 1941-.406 notation establishes the piece as one of the nest Williams signed jerseys on the market. Black sharpie rates 9/10. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81031 1997 Pacic Coast League Old Timers Signed Bat. Fifty-two bold black sharpie autographs recall the early PCL, which gave rise to such future legends as Joe DiMaggio and Tony Lazzeri. Almost certainly one of a kind, this replica Lefty ODoul signature model bat derives from a 1999 reunion and features some extraordinarily rare and obscure autographs. Recognizable names include Gino Cimoli and Charlie Silvera. A ne relic of West Coast ball. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81032 1998 Nolan Ryan Signed Southland Figurines Lot of 7. Seven Mint in box examples of this highly-collectible plastic gurine are presented for the dealer and collector alike, each autographed in 10/10 blue sharpie by the Strike Out King as part of a limited edition of 1,000. Each measures 7.5 in height and includes all packaging and hang tags. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81033 1999 The All Century Team Signed Bat with Ted Williams. Just before the rst pitch of Game Two of the 1999 World Series, the greatest living players at each position were spread out across Atlantas Turner Field to the exultant joy of a capacity crowd. The greatest cheer erupted at the appearance of the great Ted Williams, who was wheeled onto the eld to a standing ovation. Its only tting that a replica of his signature model Hillerich & Bradsby W166 would serve as the medium for an autographic documentation of the event. Sixteen living legends applied their 10/10 blue sharpie signatures to the pristine war club: Williams, Ryan, Berra, Spahn, Aaron, Mays, Schmidt, Brooks Robinson, Ripken, Banks, Bob Gibson, Bench, Musial, Griey, Rose and Clemens. A holographic authentication sticker from Williams personal marketing company appears at the barrel. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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81034 Circa 2000 Stan Musial Signed Bats Lot of 6. For investors and dealers alike, we present a half dozen Adirondack Big Sticks bearing the embossed name and 10/10 blue sharpie signature of the greatest St. Louis Cardinals slugger of all time until Albert Pujols claimed the throne. Each bat is pristine in every regard and accompanied by its own individual PSA COA. Individual COAs from PSA/ DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81036 1980s Mike Schmidt Game Used Bat Signed by 500 Home Run Club. The Hall of Fame slugger for the Philadelphia Phillies put solid use into this Adirondack MS20 lumber before a handle crack signaled its transition from weapon of war to collectible. All the Schmidt hallmarks are here, from the scored handle to the number 20 in marker on the knob, but the even greater appeal comes in the form of twenty signatures from the greatest long ball artists of the modern game. Appearing in 8/10 or better sharpie: Schmidt, McGwire, Mays, Mantle, Thome, Murray, Sheeld, Aaron, Robinson, Griey, Rodriguez, McCovey, Killebrew, Thomas, Banks, Williams, Palmeiro, Mathews, Jackson, Sosa. A truly unique (and quite comprehensive) variation on one of the hobbys most collectible themes. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $500

81035 1980s-2000s 500 Home Run Club Jersey Signed by Eighteen. Like the baseball likewise presented within this auction, this jersey began life as an Original Eleven signed model from the 1980s, later enhanced with the signatures of more recent slugging superstars. The original crew rates about 7/10, somewhat faded due to improper display but still more than acceptable: Aaron, Killebrew, Mays, Mantle, Robinson, Schmidt, Jackson, Williams (9/10), McCovey, Mathews and Banks. The additional youngsters average 9+/10: Murray, Thomas, Thome, Griey, Palmeiro, A-Rod, Sheeld. Plenty of room is left to get Bonds, McGwire, Sosa and the rest if desired. The medium is a high quality Hank Aaron Braves replica jersey. A fun project for the active collector. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81037 1980s-2000s Brooklyn Dodgers Players Bat Signed by 109. Yes, you read that correctly. One hundred nine signers. The physical embodiment of one collectors labor of love is the most comprehensive multi-signed artifact weve ever encountered documenting the beloved Boys of Summer. Now fty-four years since the last out was recorded at Ebbets, the ranks of Brooklyn Dodgers have been decimated by the inexorable passing of time, but this special Cooperstown Bat Co. lumber keeps the spirit alive. In astonishingly consistent NRMT-MT blue sharpie, we encounter highlights including Koufax, Drysdale, Snider, Herman, Scully, Erskine, Podres, Newcombe, Owen, Pafko, Connors, Gionfriddo, Shuba, Branca, Labine, Black, Hermanski, Cuccinello, Pignatano, Jorgensen, Craig, Camilli, Loes and many, many more. A steady and methodical journey toward a goalisnt that what collecting is all about? Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

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81038 1917-19 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Baseball with Ty Cobb. Rare Dead Ball Era team ball adds one notch to the small tally of pre-1920 examples to surface at auction, and features what is arguably the denitive gure from that period when speed and stealth was the name of the game. The illustrious Georgia Peach snuggles up to the circular Reach stamping on this OAL (Johnson) ball, his 2/10 black fountain pen ink trapped like a y in amber beneath an ancient coating of shellac. Other visible signatures appear from Harry Heilmann, Boland, Bush, Cunningham, Dauss and Yelle (whose threeseason term of service allows us to date the ball). Others can be detected, but are too light to discern. Despite the eye strain it inspires, this is a rarity that still carries no shortage of collecting appeal, a rare playing-days team ball from the heart of Ty Cobbs historic career. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81039 1919 Cleveland Indians Team Signed Baseball with Ray Chapman. Though a rock-solid member of the Indians ineld for nine seasons, shortstop Ray Chapmans tragic claim to baseball fame is his status as the second player ever killed in Major League competition. The victim of a Carl Mays beanball, Chapman fell on August 16, 1920 at The Polo Grounds in uptown Manhattan, just a year after this exceedingly rare OAL (Johnson) ball was autographed. Needless to say, Chapmans autograph is available in very limited supply, and his 6.5/10 oering at the top of the western panel is the nest weve yet encountered on a baseball. He is joined by twentyeight teammates from the 1919 American League runners-up, notably Speaker (4/10), Coveleski (7/10), Wambsganss (1.5/10), ONeill (8/10), Johnston (7/10), Bagby (9/10) and more. Signature quality covers the full range noted above, but the vast majority are on the upper end of that scale. A thrilling rarity that should be a compelling target for the advanced collector. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,000
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81040 1919 Boston Red Sox Team Signed Baseball with Babe Ruth. Blissfully unaware that they were in the rst of an eighty-six year drought, the defending World Champions autographed this OAL (Johnson) ball the year of the greatest scandal in Major League history. While considerable post-signing wear has complicated the legibility of the signatures adorning this ancient horsehide, we are able to discern the following among the names: Ruth, Barrow, Hooper, McInnis, Winn, Gainer, Shean, McNeil, Shannon and Dumont. Barrow leads the pack with 9/10 black fountain pen boldness, but the rest fall into the 1/10 to 3/10 neighborhood, including the Babe on the panel below Barrow. The lesser condition must be forgiven in light of the tremendous rarity and desirability of a Ruth-era Red Sox ball, however, one of just a tiny handful known to survive in the collecting community. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,500 81041 1925 Cincinnati Reds Team Signed Baseball. Edd Roush (2/10) and Eppa Rixey (7/10) provided future Hall of Fame credentials to this squad from the birthplace of professional ball, and each appears among the approximately twenty visible signatures on the presented ONL (Heydler) sphere. Exceedingly rare team ball runs the gamut when it comes to signature quality, with one panel all but gone and other names, including killer pitcher Carl Mays, Adolfo Luque and Hugh Critz quite readily legible. The average is somewhere in the 3/10 neighborhood, but much slack must be given in consideration of the intense scarcity. According to our auction results database, this is the very rst 1920s Reds ball to reach a major sports auction block in the past dozen years. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375
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81042 1926 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball, Second Finest Known! For years it reigned as the Heavyweight Champ, but this sphere was forced to reluctantly surrender its title as the discovery of Lou Gehrigs personal Mint condition sphere shook up the hobby world. That Gehrig example served as the rst lot of the Heritage 2011 Platinum Night auction in August, where it set a new world record for team signed baseballs with a stunning $131,450 winning bid. Theres certainly no shame in a silver medal however, and this representation from the American League Champs doesnt trail too far behind the Iron Horses personal model. The OAL (Johnson) orb is a study in what an expertly applied coating of shellac can accomplish, trapping the twenty-nine black fountain pen signatures beneath it like ies in amber, suspended in time with barely a hint of the passage of decades. A quotation-marked Babe Ruth assumes his rightful sweet spot position, holding the signatures of legends like Gehrig, Pennock, Combs, Lazzeri, Hoyt and the super-tough Urban Shocker in its gravitational orbit. Other notable names include Meusel, Pipgras, Bengough, Gazella, Paschal, Collins and Ward. A small divot in the leather skirts the edge of Shawkeys signature but remains mercifully clear of the rest. We can assure the collecting community that the Gehrig example will not be seeing the light of the auction day for quite some time to come, so this is the one to chase if you count yourself among the most discerning of Yankees collectors. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $7,500
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81043 1928 New York Yankees Partial Team Signed Baseball. Ready for a good research project? A childs notation on the side panel of the presented OAL (Barnard) ball reports, Yankees 7, Grays 6, Given to Charlie Aug 27, 28. An exhibition of some sort? While one might assign any road team the nickname Grays, the score doesnt match that dates meeting with the visiting Tigers, nor any other MLB contest near that time. Even if the mystery remains just that, theres much to love about this oering, most notably the bold (7/10) sweet spot oering from Babe Ruth, who is joined by nine teammates including Durocher, Combs, Dickey, Moore, Paschal and more. Signatures are all readily legible, averaging 7/10. The PSA/DNA letter notes a signature removal on the eastern panel. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81044 1929 New York Yankees & Philadelphia Athletics Signed Baseball. With American League Championships in 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1927 and 1928, you could forgive the Yanks for being a bit smug in their meeting with the As, but the White Elephants would remember their harsh treatment and shock the Babe and the boys by taking the ag for the next three years. Presented is an exciting relic from that meeting of Golden Age juggernauts, an OAL (Barnard) ball bearing eighteen signatures from Philly and the Bronx. The Babe (5/10) takes his standard sweet spot position, with Gehrig rating 7/10 on the northern panel, and appearing again at a very light 1.5/10 to the west. The Hall of Fame talent continues with Pennock (6/10), Lazzeri (8/10), Foxx (9/10), Grove (8/10), Dickey (7/10) and Faber (6/10). A splendid memento of an age when true giants walked the American League landscape. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000
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81045 1929 Brooklyn Robins Team Signed Baseball. Though a sixth place nish in the National League was nothing to celebrate for the baseball-mad residents of Flatbush, this ONL (Heydler) sphere memorializing the team is a dierent story entirely. For whatever reason, pre-war Brooklyn balls are particularly tough, and this is a ne specimen, boasting nineteen bold black fountain pen signatures from this early Ebbets squad. Notables include Hall of Famers Bancroft and Vance, who share a side panel for ideal display. Signature quality averages 8/10 and a small mounting hole on the opposite sweet spot is mentioned for accuracy, causing little distraction. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81046 1932 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The World Champs! Seven Hall of Famers are here for your collecting pleasure, starting with the standard sweet spot Ruth appearing with the 3/10 boldness that serves as the balls average. Joining him in horsehide and in Cooperstown are McCarthy (CH), Dickey, Gomez, Rung, Combs and Sewell. No Gehrig, unfortunately, but it is our understanding that he called in sick that day. Were kidding. Seventeen autographs appear in total on the attractive red and blue stitched OAL (Harridge) orb. Admittedly not a pristine specimen, but all listed signatures are readily legible, making this a ne memento of a time when the Bronx was absolutely bursting with baseball immortals. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

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81047 1932 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The nal World Championship season for the Ruth-era Yanks, who beneted from his controversial Called Shot at Wrigley Field in that seasons Fall Classic. The Babe takes his standard sweet spot position upon this OAL (Harridge) ball autographed by twenty-ve Bronx Bombers, most notably Gehrig, Lazzeri, Rung, Dickey, Combs, Gomez, Pennock, Sewell, Brown, Lary, Pipgras and McCarthy (secretarial). Signature quality survives at an exceptional 8/10 to 9/10 average, aided in part by an expertly applied coating of vintage shellac. With nine authentic Hall of Fame autographs, World Championship vintage and world class aesthetics, this one should get paddles ying when the bidding begins. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500 81048 1932 Boston Braves Team Signed Baseball. Tough Depressionera sphere recalls one of the last Braves teams to feature the brilliant but mischievous Rabbit Maranville, whose 8/10 sweet spot signature alone makes this Ocial American League ball a treasure on its own. The future Hall of Famer is joined by fellow Cooperstonians Bill McKechnie and Bucky Walters, and twenty-four more teammates assembled at their St. Petersburg, Florida training grounds (as indicated by a notation in an unknown hand). Other notables include Shires, Berger, Leach, Urbanski and Brandt. Signature quality averages a solid 7/10. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

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81049 1933 Washington Senators Team Signed Baseball. The third and nal National League Championship season for a team whose history provided little cause for celebration throughout its six decades in our nations capital. The presented OAL (Harridge) sphere bears seventeen signatures from the pennant winners, notably Hall of Famers Manush, Goslin and Cronin, and stars Whitehill, Myer and Crowder. Autograph quality ranges from 4/10 to 8/10, but it must be stressed that all Hall of Famers are near the upper edge of that spectrum. Vintage application of shellac is present. With ninety-nine victories, this edition represents the most successful regular season Senators team in franchise history. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

81050 1934 Tour of Japan Team Signed Baseball with Rare Original Box. Dear Graham, reads the handwritten note penned on the business card of an American diplomat to Japan, Weve just had a visit from some famous men whose names you will recognize. Hope youll like this kind of Christmas present, Merry Christmas! Cousin Graham. One youngsters Christmas morning thrill will be the winning bidders soon, as this cherished sphere makes its rst hobby appearance within this auction. The historic horsehide thrillingly retains its rare original cylindrical Mizuno Ocial University League box, which has served as its home and protector for close to eight decades. Fifteen signatures adorn the creamy horsehide: Ruth, Gehrig, Mack, Gomez, Averill, Gehringer, McNair, Cascarella, Whitehill, Quinn, Miller, Warstler, ODoul, Hayes (4/10), Berg (3/10). Unless otherwise noted, all autographs rate at least a very conservative 7/10, most better. Unquestionably one of the very nest examples of this key relic from the games most noteworthy foreign excursion. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $3,750
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81051 1934 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Fifteen seasons in pinstripes would come to an end this season for the mighty Bambino, who applies one of his nal sweet spot signatures to a Yankee ball upon this OAL (Harridge) model. His faithful sidekick Lou Gehrig appears in secretarial format to his left, as do Fletcher and Sewell, but the balance is the genuine article, and includes the likes of Gomez, Dickey, Rung, Lazzeri, Sewell, McCarthy and more. Twenty-six signatures are here in total, ranging from 2/10 to 7/10 with most in the center of that range. Tons of Cooperstown talent here, and a tting farewell to the greatest Yankee of them all. Full LOA from PSA/ DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81053 1936 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The four-year partnership of Lou Gehrig and the rookie Joe DiMaggio would begin this season, as would an equally long reign as World Champions, at that point the longest in Yankee history. This noteworthy club is recounted upon the presented OAL (Harridge) ball providing twenty autographs including a sweet spot Gehrig, DiMaggio, Lazzeri, Rung, Gomez (CH), Dickey, Crosetti, Brown, Hadley, Pearson and more. Signature quality ranges from 5/10 to 8/10, with most at the higher end of that spectrum. A light coating of shellac provides an amber hue. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81052 1935 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Baseball. The erce felines of Motor City extended the woes of the luckless Chicago Cubs this October, cruising to a World Championship in ve games armed with a lair of Hall of Fame talent. Cochrane, Greenberg, Gehringer and Goslin each appear upon this ONL (Frick) ball likely signed at the World Series, joined by nineteen others including Rogell, Owen, Fox, Hayworth, Hogsett and Rowe. Perkins is secretarial. Signature quality averages an impressive 8/10, and the ball remains lightly and evenly toned. A top representation of an important team ball. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

81054 1937 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The Bronx Bombers appearance on an ONL (Frick) ball suggests the autographs may date to that classic Subway Series when the Fall Classic was conned to the tiniest plot of land divided by the Harlem River. Manager Joe McCarthy (3/10) takes sweet spot honors, with his trusted rst baseman Lou Gehrig (6/10) immediately to the right. Other notables include DiMaggio (2/10), Gomez (2/10), Combs (2/10), Dickey (3/10), Lazzeri (1/10), Dahlgren, Crosetti, Rolfe and more. Autograph quality spans the range of the listed ratings, fairly evenly distributed across that scale. Twenty autographs remain visible. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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81055 1937 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The second of a four-season streak of World Championships for the Bronx is memorialized by the presented OAL (Harridge) sphere autographed by an impressive full roster of thirty-one. Notables include Gehrig, DiMaggio, Lazzeri, Dahlgren, Murphy, Pearson and Hoag. Appearing in clubhouse format are Dickey, Combs, McCarthy, Fletcher and Johnson. Signature quality ranges from 2/10 to 7/10, with most squarely in the middle of that range. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81057 1939-40 Cincinnati Reds Team Signed Baseball. The twenty-ve man roster of signers presented on this team ball clearly date to a reunion of the National and World Champion 1939 and 1940 teams, as they appear upon an ONL (Giles) ball rst produced in 1951. Notable names include Lombardi, Walters, McKechnie, Vander Meer, McCormick, Joost, Riggs, Goodman, Frey and more. Signature quality is a consistent 8/10 to 9/10 throughout, and ball remains clean and creamy-white. Certainly one of the strongest team balls weve encountered relating to that period of dominance in the birthplace of professional ball. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81056 1938 St. Louis Cardinals Team Signed Baseball. No shortage of Cooperstown residents on this ONL (Frick) sphere, beginning with the most celebrated Depression-era hurler of them all, the great Dizzy Dean. Bringing the Hall of Fame count to an even half dozen are Medwick, Frisch, Durocher, Haines and Mize. Other notables: Pepper Martin, Warneke, Gonzalez, Owen and Si Johnson. Signature quality ranges from 4/10 to 8/10 with most at the upper half of that scale. Light surface wear causes little concern. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81058 1946 New York Giants Team Signed Baseball. Just try to call these signatures anything other than 10/10. We dare you. The presented ONL (Frick) ball puts all others to shame when it comes to autograph boldness, as the last place Giants still manage to produce something to cheer about. Most appealing, of course, is the latecareer oering of Mel Ott, who would make this a $50,000 ball if he occupied the horsehide alone. But instead he is joined by thirteen teammates including Hall of Famers Mize and Lombardi, and notables Mungo, Koslo, Young and Kress. A single brown spot on the ball aects only Kress, otherwise this a beauty top to bottom. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

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81059 1947 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Another season concluding with a victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series, providing the Yanks with their rst encounter with the great Jackie Robinson. The presented OAL (Harridge) ball begins, as it should, with a sweet spot Joe DiMaggio autograph, and concludes with twenty-two more names including Berra, Rizzuto, Henrich, Raschi, Brown, Stirnweiss, Reynolds, Crosetti and more. Signature quality rates a consistent 8/10 across the board, and the ball is lightly and evenly toned. A very solid example from a great year to be a Yankees fan. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81061 1947 Montreal Royals Team Signed Baseball with Roy Campanella. Following the same career path as fellow teammate and racial pioneer Jackie Robinson, the future Hall of Fame catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers honed his skills with the clubs International League farm team the year prior to his Ebbets debut. His bold blue fountain pen signature is one of twenty-four adorning this Ocial International League ball, joined by other past or future Dodgers like Erv Palica and Al Campanis. Signature quality averages an impressive 8/10 to 9/10 throughout. An important relic from what is arguably the most socially signicant season in baseball history. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81060 1947 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. After closing out the regular season twelve games ahead of the American League pack, the Bronx Bombers claimed their eleventh World Championship in a thrilling seven game Series against their perennial rival the Brooklyn Dodgers. Commemorating that victorious squad is this OAL (Harridge) ball signed by twenty-three teammates including DiMaggio, Berra, Harris, Stirnweiss, Chandler, Newsome, Henrich, Raschi, Crosetti and more. Autograph quality is a consistent 7/10 throughout. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81062 1947 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with Joe Medwick. This will win you money in any sports bar in New York City: Ducky Medwick was a member of the New York Yankees. Oh yes he was! You dont believe me? A hundred bucks says youre wrong! Go to BaseballReference.com on your smart phone and present it to your victim. Well past his prime, the Hall of Fame outelder for the Gashouse Gang was signed by the Yanks as a free agent on December 11, 1946. On April 29, 1947, he was released, having never taken the eld in a regular season game. That didnt stop him from wedging himself into the sweet spot of the presented OAL (Harridge) ball along with DiMaggio (4/10) and Spud Chandler however. This is the only Yankees team ball weve ever encountered with this tough Hall of Famer. Twenty-eight autographs are here in total, averaging a consistent and conservative 8/10 throughout. Other notables include Rizzuto, Berra, Reynolds, Raschi, Henrich, Stirnweiss, Lindell and more. Page is secretarial. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375
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81063 1948 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Signed Baseball with Honus Wagner. Ultrahigh grade sphere is the model by which all others should be judged, with not one of the twenty-nine autographs it holds dipping below a conservative 9/10 in strength. Most exciting is the appearance of the Old Dutchman, who was closing in on his Golden Anniversary in a Pirates uniform this season. Other noteworthy names include Kiner, Walker, Hopp, Westlake, Bonham, Sewell, Murtaugh, Fitz Gerald and more. ONL (Giles) ball is as clean as they come, a denite candidate for professional grading. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81065 Circa 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers & St. Louis Cardinals Signed Baseball with Robinson, Campanella. St. Louis was always the toughest road trip for Robinson due to the heated racism encountered there, but he showed his endless grace and class in signing this ONL (Giles) ball along with an assortment of birds and Bums. Other notables include Campanella, Musial, Schoendienst (5/10), Slaughter, Hodges, Erskine and more. Sixteen signatures are here in total, with all listed 7/10 or better unless otherwise noted. A light coating of shellac is owed some thanks for the strong condition. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81064 1948 New York Giants Team Signed Baseball. His 511th and nal home run behind him, Hall of Fame slugger Mel Ott appears upon the sweet spot of the presented Spalding Ocial League ball in the role of skipper, the only season of his managerial tenure he didnt pen his own name into the line-up. His black fountain pen ink is a glorious 9/10, characteristic of the other twenty-four autographs that join his, notably Mize, Kerr, Hartung, Thomson, Gordon, Cooper, Marshall and Lockman. A top-tier specimen from mighty Mel Otts nal season at the Polo Grounds. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81066 1950 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The second of ve consecutive World Championship seasons for the boys from the Bronx, who rose to the top of the baseball world for a long stay beginning in 1949. It would prove to be a tting conclusion for Joltin Joe DiMaggio, who was enjoying his second to last season in the game when he autographed the sweet spot of the presented OAL (Harridge) sphere. He is joined by twenty-three teammates, each appearing in the same 8/10 or better black fountain pen ink. The notables: Berra, Rizzuto, Mize, Martin, Reynolds, Houk, Raschi, Henrich, Brown, Bauer and more. Certainly one of the nest of its type, perhaps even a candidate for professional grading should the urge strike. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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81067 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The rapturous joy felt by Giants fans in the wake of Bobby Thomsons famous Shot was short-lived due to the twenty-six gentlemen whose signatures appear on this OAL (Harridge) ball. The Yanks were unstoppable this October, despite the fact that their rookie right elder, a kid named Mickey Mantle, was lost to an injury in the Series second game that would plague him the rest of his Hall of Fame career. His supremely desirable rookie signature is placed just to the east of the sweet spot autograph of the man whose throne he was destined to assume, the departing legend Joe DiMaggio. Those with even a passing knowledge of Yankees history are aware that 1951 represents the only season these denitive Yankees shared a dugout, making this arguably the most desirable of post-war team balls. This ne example rates a steady and conservative 7/10 in signature quality, with not a single autograph venturing more than two points in one direction or the other. Joining Joe and Mickey are such stars as Rizzuto, Berra, Mize, Dickey, Martin, Crosetti, Reynolds, Raschi, McDougald, Silvera and more. Only Ed Lopat appears in secretarial format. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81069 1950s Brooklyn Dodgers Legends MultiSigned Baseball. It appears that the presented sphere began life as a circa 1952 Dodgers team ball, then later enhanced with some modern day autographs of more Ebbets veterans. Vintage autographs are here from the likes of Jackie, Campy, Hodges, Erskine, Black, Podres, Newcombe, Erskine, Gilliam and more, with the Duke, Pee Wee, Dick Williams, Don Zimmer and Tommy Lasorda adding later autographs. The period signatures average 8/10 while the modern additions are 9+/10, so its a very solid specimen top to bottom. Twenty-eight signatures total. ONL (Giles). Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81068 1951 Brooklyn Dodgers Partial Team Signed Baseball Used in Preacher Rowes Twentieth Victory Game. Much to love about this ONL (Giles) sphere, which provides the twin appeal of important and high-grade autographs with elite game action. The ball began life in an umpires pocket, pressed into service for a September 14th Bums victory over the Pirates at Pittsburghs Forbes Field. We assume it is Roes own hand that notates the ball with the details of the game and his twenty and two record above his autograph on the balls southern panel. Joining Roe are ten teammates including Robinson, Campanella, Reese, Snider, Dressen, Hodges, Furillo and more. All signatures rate 9/10 or better. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81070 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. Just short of completing its sixth decade of existence, the presented ONL (Giles) sphere makes just about every other Brooklyn team sphere look like an absolute Bum, providing exceptional 9+/10 boldness for its twenty-ve man National League Championship roster. Jackie and Campy share a side panel for ideal display, and while Reese, Snider and Furillo appear in typical clubhouse format, the balance of the signatures, including Cox, Hodges, Dressen, Roe, Black, Erskine, Branca and more, are the genuine article. An absolutely stunning miracle of survival, rating in the top percentile of all known examples from a condition standpoint. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375
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81071 1953 New York Yankees Team Signed Reunion Baseball. The team that made it ve World Championships in a row for the borough of the Bronx gathered thirty years later to relive those glory days. Heres a key memento from that reunion, an OAL (Brown) ball awlessly autographed by sixteen members of the victorious crew. Best buddies Mantle and Martin share the sweet spot, with Berra, Ford, Mize, Rizzuto, Sain, Lopat, Woodling and Bauer nearby. Ball remains clean and white, the perfect home for perfect autographs. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81073 1954 New York Giants Team Signed Baseball. Few experts gave the National League Champs much World Series hope against the Cleveland Indians, who had posted an outrageous 111-43 record during the regular season and boasted three future Hall of Famers in their pitching rotation. And nobody could have dreamed of the four-game sweep handed to the American League juggernaut, establishing the last World Championship in Polo Grounds history. This high-grade sphere features twenty 9/10 and better blue ink signatures from the victorious underdogs, including Mays, Durocher, Irvin, Wilhelm, Maglie, Dark, Rhodes, Gomez, Thompson and many more. An authentic Leo Durocher signature is incredibly scarce as the majority of the team balls have stamped Durocher specimens. Non-ocial ball is lightly coated. One of the nest known specimens from the season of The Catch. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

81072 1954 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. The hated New York Giants would capture the National League ag in 1954, but this squad is almost identical to that which shocked the Yankees and the baseball world with a Fall Classic victory in 1955. The provided ONL (Giles) ball holds twenty-ve signatures skewing heavily toward Cooperstown: Robinson, Reese, Snider, Lasorda, Alston, Herman, Lyons. Also here are Erskine, Newcombe, Roe, Zimmer, Furillo, Podres and more. Signature quality averages 7/10 throughout. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81074 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. The sixth time was a charm for the long-suering Bums, who nally got the best of the hated Yanks this October after ve stinging defeats at the hands of Joe, Mickey and the gang. The club that nally brought joy to Flatbush is memorialized for eternity here on this ONL (Giles) ball featuring twenty signatures from the likes of Jackie, Campy, Koufax (tough rookie signature!), Alston, Hodges, Labine, Erskine, Furillo, Podres and the important Frank Kellert, whose single season of Brooklyn service assures 1955 vintage. Signature quality averages a consistent 6/10 to 7/10, with none dipping signicantly below that range. A solid example of one of the post-war eras most desirable team spheres. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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81075 1955 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. A spectacular example of Mickey Mantles coveted early signature is a real winner, almost allowing Yankees fans to forget what happened in October of that fateful year. Twenty-six American League Champs have put their John Hancocks to horsehide for this oering, and joining the Mick are notables like Ford, Berra, Lopat, Howard, Bauer, McDougald, Sturdivant, Carey, Turley, Skowron and more. All but a couple (still very legible) autographs rate 8/10 or better on this non-ocial sphere. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81076 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. Widely considered the most desirable of all post-war team balls, the 1955 Dodgers provided Brooklyn with its greatest joy just two years before its greatest heartbreak, leaving the working class borough with just a single World Championship to savor before its abandonment. All your favorites are present and accounted for in this twenty-four man roster, notably Alston (sweet spot), Robinson, Campanella, Reese, Snider, Hodges, Furillo, Newcombe, Erskine, Labine, Black, Podres and the essential Frank Kellert, whose single season of Brooklyn service assures 1955 vintage. Signature quality ranges from 7/10 to 9/10, with only one or two dipping no more than a single point below. Ball is a Dodgers souvenir model, lightly and evenly toned. A ne specimen, lacking the clubhouse signatures that plague this era of Bums representations. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500 81077 1956 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball Once Belonging to Mickey Mantle. In 1987 when we were searching for Mickey Mantle memorabilia to ll Mickey Mantles Restaurant, I came across this 1956 NY Yankee team ball. Mick loved seeing the ball and was in part the genesis for his book My Favorite Summer. Mickey kept the ball at his suite at the Regency Hotel in NYC. The restaurant had already acquired enough memorabilia and I kept the ball. This letter of provenance from Mantles business partner attends the presented OAL (Harridge) sphere signed on the sweet spot by Mantle and Berra, and on the adjacent panels by twenty-eight more World Champs including Ford, Slaughter, Dickey, Larsen, Howard, Martin, Crosetti and more. Signature quality stands in the 6/10 to 7/10 neighborhood. A clean, solid ball with marvelous provenance relating to that seasons Triple Crown winner. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Letter of provenance regarding Mantle ownership. Starting Bid: $375

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81078 1956 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. A Triple Crown and a World Championship for the Mickno wonder he wrote a book calling it My Favorite Summer. His coveted early-format autograph is one of twenty-six adorning this Little League sphere, joined by the likes of Berra, Ford, Rizzuto, Howard, Skowron, Bauer, Carey and more. The signatures rate an average 8/10 and the ball exhibits some toning, but still a very solid example of this essential Yankees team sphere. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81079 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. Opening the original Spalding bag that contains this last Brooklyn Dodgers team ball is like cracking open the capsule of a time machine, as the opaque paper has preserved its contents awlessly. Twenty-seven signatures appear on this Dodgers logo ball, not a single one of them exhibiting any evidence of the passing half century. Notables include Campanella, Koufax, Reese, Alston, Podres, Labine, Craig, Furillo and more. Drysdale, Snider, Erskine, Gilliam, Zimmer and Pignatano have been deemed secretarial. From a condition standpoint, this may be the nest Brooklyn Dodgers example weve ever encountered. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300 81080 1958 National League Team Signed Baseballs Lot of 4. We elected to feature this grouping as a single lot because that is how it was presented in a 1973 charity auction in Manhattan. We even have the original program from the event, which indicates the grouping commanded a nal bid of seventy dollars, according to the bidders handwritten notation. His invoice is here as well. The contents: Milwaukee Braves, twenty-six signatures including Aaron, Mathews, Schoendienst. Los Angeles Dodgers, twenty-three signatures including Drysdale, Alston, Hodges, Furillo, Erskine. Snider and Reese are secretarial. San Francisco Giants, twenty-nine signatures including Mays, Cepeda, Grissom, Sauer. Al Dark and Bill Rigney are secretarial or stamped. Philadelphia Phillies, twenty-six signatures including Simmons, Seminick, Post. Mayo Smith secretarial. The fth ball in the original 1973 lot is not present. The signatures rate an astounding 9/10 or better across the board on ONL (Giles) balls. Super-high condition grouping with an intriguing back story. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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81081 1958 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The Bombers avenged their loss to Milwaukee in the 1957 Series this year, nally getting to Braves pitcher Lew Burdette in the eighth inning of Game Seven to earn a six to two victory. Twenty-ve World Champs have applied their blue ink signatures to this OAL (Harridge) ball, including Mantle (CH) and Berra on the sweet spot and Ford, Slaughter, Howard, Richardson, Larsen, Skowron, Turley and Duren nearby. The ball is clearly game used as the signatures are far too bold (9/10 average) to have survived post-signing play, and the ball exhibits obvious use. Imagine the possibilities. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81083 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. The nest representation weve encountered of this World Championship sphere, celebrating the rst victorious Fall Classic for the recently relocated Bums. Twentyseven signatures maintain a remarkable 9+/10 average throughout this non-ocial horsehide, with all your favorites making an appearance: Reese, Snider (CH), Koufax, Alston, Drysdale, Hodges, Podres, Moon, Furillo, Labine, Pignatano, Roseboro, Fairly and more. Sweet spot is elegantly inscribed Los Angeles Dodgers, Worlds Champions 1959. What a beauty! Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81082 1958 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. The heartbreak of Brooklyn, the rapturous joy of the City of Angels. The team that expanded the geography of Major League Baseball by over one thousand miles is represented here in ne form, with twenty-four 8/10 or better blue ink signatures on an ONL (Giles) ball. Hall of Fame manager Walt Alston takes appropriate sweet spot duties, joined on the adjacent panels by the likes of Snider, Reese, Drysdale, Hodges, Podres, Dressen, Furillo, Erskine, Newcombe and Jackson. Ball is clean with minimal, even toning. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81084 1959 Chicago White Sox Team Signed Baseball. It took forty seasons of misery after Shoeless Joe Jackson and the gang threw the World Series for crooked gamblers, but the 59 Go Go Sox nally reclaimed the American League ag due in large part to the Cy Young Award-winning eorts of their ace Early Wynn. He shares a panel of this Chicago White Sox souvenir ball with fellow Hall of Famers Nellie Fox and Larry Doby, while manager Al Lopez completes the Cooperstown class on the sweet spot. Other notables among the twenty-three 7/10 or better autographs: Cuccinello, Cash, Phillips, Torgeson, McAnany and Lollar. Ball exhibits light handling wear but presents very well. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $150

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81085 1961 New York Yankees Reunion Team Signed Baseball. High-grade sphere dates to the thirty year reunion at Yankee Stadium of the World Championship squad that gave baseball its most exciting home run race. Sadly one of the M&M boys had passed at the time of this reunion, but the Mick is present and accounted for, sharing sweet spot duties with fellow Hall of Famer Yogi Berra. Thirty-three autographs are here in total, including Ford, Sain, Skowron, Duren, Houk, Lopez, Blanchard, Tresh, Richardson, Boyer and more. Autographs are uniformly 9/10 and better, and OAL (Brown) ball remains clean and white. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81087 1963 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. Deriving from the same astonishing collection of high-grade team balls peppered throughout this Signature auction, this ONL (Giles) model celebrates the World Championship club that struck another retaliatory blow at the Yankee squad that dominated their Brooklyn Fall Classics. Thirty signatures are here in total, beginning with twin Hall of Fame managers Alston and Durocher on the sweet spot, and Koufax, Drysdale, Podres, Wills, Moon, Gilliam and Fairly nearby. The sphere still resides in its original Spalding box, accounting for the stunning like-new condition. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81086 1961 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. The Mick appears in clubhouse format here, but the rest of the World Champs, including the all important Roger Maris, are the genuine article. Twenty-seven bold signatures appear in total on this OAL (Cronin) sphere, averaging an impressive 8/10 in strength. Other notables include Berra, Ford, Richardson, Howard, Kubek, Blanchard, Skowron, Boyer and more. Two matching date stamps of July 1 1961 appear among the signatures, suggesting the autographs were penned on the date of Maris twenty-eighth long ball, a dramatic ninth inning walk-o blast with a man on to claim a seven to six comeback victory over the visiting Washington Senators. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81088 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball. Astonishing in its awless preservation, the presented ONL (Giles) ball continues its residence within a small cardboard cube bearing a mailing label from Philadelphias Connie Mack Stadium and a June 11, 1965 postmark. Evidently dating to a visit to the Phillies ballpark, the ball provides twenty-eight 9/10 and better blue ink signatures from the World Champs, notably Koufax, Alston, Drysdale, Wills, Fairly, Moon, Gilliam, Parker, Lefebvre and more. A simply remarkable specimen from Koufax nest hour. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

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81089 1968 St. Louis Cardinals Team Signed Baseball with Maris. A pop y to short in Game Seven of the 1968 would prove to be the last at-bat for the great Roger Maris, who would see his dream of one last World Championship slip away in the four to one loss to the Detroit Tigers. This sphere will help remember him always, as he appears with twenty-four fellow members of the 1968 National League Champs. Other notables include Schoendienst, Carlton, Cepeda, Flood, McCarver and more. Brock, Gibson, Edwards and Jaster appear in secretarial format. Signatures average 9/10 on this Ocial Pro League orb. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81091 1969 New York Mets Team Signed Baseball. While reunion baseballs from this rst Mets World Championship team are regularly seen in the hobbys marketplace, there is a genuine dearth of the vintage original, and particularly of high-quality representations such as the presented example. This ONL (Giles) sphere dates to that glorious Summer (or Fall) of 1969, featuring twenty-ve genuine signatures from the Amazin Mets. Notables include Ryan, Seaver, Koosman, Gentry, Garrett, Clendenon, McGraw, Kranepool, Jones and more. Signature quality averages 8.5/10, with none dipping below 7/10. Hodges is a stamp, as is typical of the time. A small stain on the western panel aects (minimally) only Ken Boswell. A splendid example of an essential team ball. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81090 1969 New York Mets Team Signed Baseball. Just seven years after redening Major League ineptitude during its inaugural 1962 season, the Amazin Mets stood atop the baseball world as victors in the 1969 Fall Classic. That unforgettable squad is represented here upon an ONL (Giles) ball autographed by thirty members including Ryan, Seaver, Berra, Hodges, McGraw, Kranepool, Agee, Swoboda, Garrett, Koosman, Gentry and many more. Signature quality averages a solid 8/10, and the ball remains clean and white. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

81092 1970 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with Rookie Munson. The legendary Yankee backstop exhibited such brilliance in his rst full season of work that only a single ballot kept Munson from a unanimous Rookie of the Year victory. The twenty-three year old future team captain appears on a side panel of this Ocial Florida State League ball, a clue that the ball likely derives from spring training before that rst full season in the Bronx. Twenty-ve fellow Bronx Bombers join Munson in 7/10 or better blue ballpoint, notably Murcer, White, Gibbs, Michael, Cater, Clarke. Signature quality averages a bold and consistent 8/10. The ball itself remains clean and white, without barely a hint of age toning. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA Starting Bid: $200
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81093 1970 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with Munson. The star Kent State catcher made a seamless transition to the Bigs this year, earning Rookie of the Year honors with the team he would later represent as Captain before his untimely 1979 passing. His is among the twenty-one autographs adorning this Ocial Pro League ball, joined by teammates including Murcer, Cater, Stottlemyre, Peterson, Clarke and more. Signature quality rates a consistent 7/10 to 8/10 throughout. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81094 1972 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. A sweet spot trio on this OAL (Cronin) sphereStottlemyre, Anderson and Murcersuggests a battle for team leadership, as the Babe never would have stood for such a thing in his day. Future captain Thurman Munson appears on a side panel as one of the twenty-one signers, in the same 8/10 ink that characterizes the majority of the autographs. Other notables include Swoboda, Alou, Line and manager Ralph Houk. Murcer and Blomberg are secretarial. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200

81095 1996 National League Team Signed Baseballs Lot of 13. Let us rst stipulate that there are indeed fourteen baseballs in our catalog imagery, and fourteen in the lot, due to the addition of 1992 Oakland As ball featuring McGwire, Brosius and Eckersley. Though the year and the League do not t the theme, it is alike in its 20+ signatures on an Ocial ball. The Senior Circuit spheres are as follows, with highlights: CubsSosa, Grace, Gonzalez, Sandberg. PhilliesSantiago, Zeile. PiratesBell, Hayes, King. CardinalsSmith, Gant, Jordan, Eckersley. GiantsWilliams, Bobby Bonds, Baker. AstrosBiggio, Kile, Bagwell. Marlins Sheeld, Conine, Brown, Charles Johnson. PadresGwynn, Valenzuela, Homan. Reds Larkin, Davis, Brantley. RockiesGalarraga, Bichette, Castillo. MetsIsringhausen, Gilkey, Franco. DodgersLasorda, Piazza, Karros. ExposMartinez, the Alou brothers. All are NRMT except for the As, Phillies, Astros and Mets, which are EX. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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81096 Circa 1735 Jack Broughton Mezzotint. Marvelous portrait of the most inuential British boxer of his age captures the author of the Broughton Rules and Champion of England from 1734 to 1740. The mezzotint, a printmaking process of the intaglio family, measures 8.5x12.5, inclusive of its elegantly scripted caption with such bombastic text as Athletic Heroes Ancient Pindar Sung, And to their Praise his Lyre Immortal Strung. We nd some light water staining at lower edge but this causes little distraction and the piece is otherwise remarkably ne for better than a quarter of a milleniums existence. A vintage handwritten Broughton on verso conrms attribution, but there is no question that this is the nest known portrait of this resident of the Pioneer section of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Starting Bid: $375

81097 Circa 1750 Jack Broughton Fight Ticket by William Hogarth. The earliest boxing ticket weve yet encountered provides a thrilling intersection of mideighteenth century British icons. The subject of the artwork, and presumably one of the combatants in the bout for which the ticket was designed, is Jack Broughton, considered the Champion of England from 1734 to 1740, and the author of the Broughton Rules, an early version of the London Prize Ring rules which dominated the sport until the Marquess of Queensbury came into favor in the 1860s. The artist, William Hogarth, was the most famous English painter, printmaker and visual satirist of his day and a pioneer of western sequential art, which is considered an early forerunner to the modern comic strip. We see the hint of that inuence in this print used by a member of The Fancy to gain entry to a bout. The ticket measures ve and a half inches square and with creases from having been folded into quarters. A cancellation X on back would have been applied at the venue. Some age toning at the edges must be noted but the state of survival is remarkable otherwise. Included is a 1799 reprint of the ticket attributing it to the bout between Broughton and Jack Slack, who encouraged Broughton to abandon his retirement to avenge an insult. The bout would prove to be the only veried defeat of Broughtons career. Starting Bid: $500

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81099 1824 Printed Account of Dick Hill vs. Jem Mappin Bout. Rare broadside print with fabulous woodcut engraving above the title line is recognized as one of the earliest surviving ght reports extant. The fascinating account provides a round-by-round assessment of the match which ends, as was quite often the case in early pugilistic battles, with a controversial decision. The broadside measures 7.5x17 in size with mild edge wear and a couple small tape repairs along upper border, but it still presents wonderfully and should be considered a miracle of survival when considering its large dimensions and the delicate paper stock of its construction. Starting Bid: $500 81098 1821 Printed Account of Bill Neat vs. Tom Hickman Bout. A crowd of 22,000 gathered on Hungerford Common on December 11, 1821 to witness one of the great ght events of the era as Bill The Bristol Bull Neat met Tom Hickman, known to The Fancy as the Gaslight Man. Presented is a round-by-round account of the seventeen-round battle, beginning with a description of an early 19th century version of smack talk, and ending thusly: 17. Hickman was with diculty brought to the scratch, and he only stood up to receive a heavy body blow, which doubled him and he fell and faintly said Enough. A marvelous woodcut image stands above the title line of the 8.5x10.75 page, which exhibits edge chipping and some tearing along the right edge, but is effectively bolstered along the left side by vintage tape. The overall visual eect remains very strong, and the age and light paper stock of the piece is such that its very existence is an unlikely blessing. One of the earliest known examples of its type. Starting Bid: $500

81100 1850s Tom Sayers Rare Silk. One cant help but wonder if this silk was on-site at the famed contest with John Heenan, waved by a supporter of the British Champion as the greatest international boxing battle of its era raged. While Sayers isnt identied by name on this ancient rarity, it is clearly he that is pictured, and identied as Champion of England. Dimensions are 32x36. A couple small holes do little to distract the eye, and the silk is otherwise remarkably clean and solid, presenting beautifully. Our consignor states that these silks were sold to rich patrons in order to raise funds for the new Champion of England belt made by the silversmiths Hancocks of Bond Street, London, and this this specimen belonged to Hon. Lennox Boyd. Sold in Christies, London auction in 2008. One of the rare surviving period artifacts from the reign of Sayers. Starting Bid: $500

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81101 1859 Tom Sayers Handwritten Signed Letter Accepting Heenan Fight. Though the prizeghting world has been populated with shady characters and dirty dealings throughout the entirely of its history, puritanical forces had rendered professional sticus illegal and driven the sport deep underground in the mid-nineteenth century, where it was virtually ignored by polite society. But the public imagination of both sides of the Atlantic was captured when word of a meeting between British Heavyweight Champion Tom Sayers and American Heavyweight Champion John C. Heenan caught wind. The Times in London reported, this challenge has led to an amount of attention being bestowed on the prize ring which it has never received before, while The New York Clipper pronounced, Whateer we do, whereer we be, ght, ght, ght is the topic that engrosses all attention. Presented is one of the most historically signicant pugilistic artifacts ever made available for public sale, the British Champions handwritten acceptance to the terms of what boxing historians consider to be the sports rst World Championship. We see the evidence of Sayers poverty-stricken upbringing in a Brighton slum in his childlike scrawl, transcribed without editing: Dear Sir, I aksep yor Chalang tue te without gloves oktuber 24. Yrs. truly Thomas Sayers. staiks 500 a side, J.C. Heenan Esq. Vocal eorts to halt the lawless proceedings were overcome, and the feverishly anticipated contest was waged in a Farnborough meadow in Hampshire on the morning of April 17, 1860. Despite conceding forty pounds and ve inches to the American, and injuring his right arm early in the bout, Sayers appeared to slowly gain traction, bloodying Heenans face and closing his right eye. But after more than forty rounds, Heenan appeared to gain the upper hand as he choked Sayers against the top rope, causing the crowd (populated by the likes of Charles Dickens, William Thackeray, Thomas Nast and various aristocrats and members of Parliament) to cut the ropes and spill into the ring as the police moved in to bring a halt to the contest. The English and the American spectators continued the battle in the form of heated debates over which ghter had held the advantage, though Englands authoritative Saturday Review later let down its nationalistic guard when it wrote, We are not without our suspicions that the ring would have been better kept if the English Champion had been ghting a manifestly winning battle. The 4.25x6 page is heavily creased with scattered stains and chipping, but the writing survives with remarkable boldness. Included with the letter is an August 14, 1965 clipped article from Londons The Daily Telegraph which pictures the letter along with this letter to the editor: SirIn view of your report of the theft of the Champion of England belt from the Sporting Club, Regent Street, the original letter (above) of acceptance of the challenge written to T.C. Heenan, Esq. may be of interest. The letter provokes a mental picture of the writers tongue protruding with the eort of putting pen to paper. It was found among the papers left by Dr. Robert Clarke, of Settle, Yorkshire. Clarke was a collector of old letters of note and famous signatures. Yours faithfully, T.G.D. Burgess. Fairlight, Sussex. Also here is Mr. Burgess copy of the letter mailed to The Daily Telegraph, and the August 11, 1965 reply from the editors secretary which accompanied the Sayers letter when it was returned to the owner by mail. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $5,000
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81102 Circa 1860 John C. Heenan Lithograph. The perfect companion piece to the Tom Sayers lithograph likewise presented within this auction is this wonderful portrait study of The Benicia Boy, the American Champion widely considered to have been the true victor of the famed battle with Sayers despite the ocial ruling of a draw due to a near riot and subsequent police intervention that ended the bout. The 18.5x22 work exhibits expected toning and soiling at the edges, but the marvelous 19th century graphics cannot be overcome by such issues. Starting Bid: $200

81104 1860 Heenan vs. Sayers Woodcut from Harpers Weekly. The nest artwork weve encountered inspired by this most famous international boxing competition of the twentieth century. This two-page spread from Harpers Weekly is a marvelous study of the action and the crowd for this illegal bout in the English countryside, titled at the bottom Bloody, Brutal and Blackguard Prize-Fight in England, Between Heenan and Sayers, on April 17, 1860. Some vintage archival repair of the separated center fold is evident as is some chipping along the edges, but the 16x22 image presents as well as could be expected for its century and a half of existence. Starting Bid: $200

81103 Circa 1860 Tom Sayers Lithograph. Heroic portrait of Tom Sayers, Champion of England nds the stocky pugilist assuming a ghting stance against a bucolic British countryside, much like that which greeted him upon his meeting with the American John Heenan in 1860. In fact, that bout is listed as the last in the wide lower margin recounting his ring battles, noting Fought J.C. Heenan, 42 Rounds and drawn Apr. 17, 1860. The lithograph measures 16x20 in size with general age toning and some scattered foxing the main condition issue, and minor edge chipping remaining well clear of the central focus. Starting Bid: $200

81105 Circa 1861 Jem Mace Lithograph. Wonderful color portrait of this early star of the British prize ring is marked London, Published Nov.r 14th, 1860 by George Newbold, 303 & 304 Strand, W.C. It is housed in an original vintage mat headlined Champion of England, 1861, strongly suggesting that the piece was displayed publicly somewhere, most likely the concourse of an Athletic Club. General staining is apparent but none of it is particularly dark or distracting, and such issues must be forgiven in consideration of the scarcity and century and a half of existence. Marvelously evocative of the mid-19th century era of British bareknuckle boxing. Size 15x20.5. Starting Bid: $375

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81106 Early 1860s Charles/John Heenan Printed Song & 1880s Cabinet Card. Irish folk song celebrates the victory (in their opinion) of the famous 1860 bout, claiming the American as their own due to his family Heritage and their national antipathy toward England. Some of the lyrics: The proud English boxer he sent forth a challenge/ To the land of the Yankees a man for to nd/ To come forth and ght the great English Champion/ When there stepped out a man of true Irish line. It is unclear why Heenan is referred to as Charles, as his full name was John Camel Heenan, but there is no question but that it is the Heenan of the famed Heenan vs. Sayers ght that is celebrated. The printed page on green stock measures 6x8.75 with typical edge wear, but the piece remains solid and complete. Also here is an 1880s cabinet card picturing Heenan (identied in vintage ink on verso), measuring 4x6.5. EX-MT. Starting Bid: $375 81107 1860s John Heenan Mezzotint. The 19th century boxing equivalent of a trading card, this masterful portrait of the American Champ is underscored by text recounting the details of his birth and his greatest accomplishments in the ring: He fought John Morrissey for 5000 dollars and the Championship of America on October 19, 1858 at Long Point, Canada West, Tom Sayers on April 17, 1860 at Farnborough, and Tom King on December 10, 1865. The 9.5x15 artwork is vintage backed for protection, with some vintage news clippings axed to that backing. The obverse exhibits just some scattered toning to suggest its age, but it still presents very well. Certainly the nest portrait study weve encountered of this early bare-knuckle Champ. Starting Bid: $375

81108 1866 Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume One. Abridged in our auction lot title, the full title of this exceedingly rare and desirable volume is practically auction copy on its own: Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists and Full Reports of their Battles from Contemporary Newspapers and Periodicals, with Authentic Portraits from Original Prints, Paintings, and Busts, Biographical Details, Personal Anecdotes, Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the P.R., Etc., Being the Only Complete and Chronological History of the Prize Ring by Henry Downes Mills, Many Years Ring Reporter to the London Daily Press and Bells Life in London, Editor of The Sportsmans Magazine, Author of The Book of Field Sports, Etc., Etc. The OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) and German equivalent (KVK) indicate the existence of just three volumes in public collections, and it is doubtful that many more survive in private hands. This example exhibits typical spine and edge rubbing but remains solid and complete. Starting Bid: $375

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81109 1880s Jem Mace Rare Boxing Silk. A limited original production run and delicate construction has served to make boxing silks such as this one a tremendously rare commodity in the modern collecting hobby, and this rare specimen celebrating one of the greatest boxing stars of 19th century England is a breed apart. It is believed that silks such as this were sold at boxing venues, a form of early souvenir. A portrait of the bare-knuckle Champ holds the center of the design, with his various belts forming a rather impressive frame around him. Flags of the United Kingdom adorn each corner. The silk measures 32x36 in size with minimal staining and one small hole, presenting wonderfully. Starting Bid: $500

81111 1903 Silver Medal Presented to Jem Mace in South Africa. Extraordinary early boxing relic was presented to the 1861 Champion of England several years before his passing at age seventy-nine, gifted to him by an English soldier visiting Maces newly-opened Boxing Academy in Capetown, South Africa. The elegantly crafted bauble, stamped by makers John Yates & Son, features an image of two bare-knuckle boxers on obverse and a stylized MACE emblem on verso with the date of 1903. The medal measures approximately 1x1.5 in size and dangles from its original yellow ribbon. Personally owned material from this iconic early English ghter is all but unheard of in collecting circles, and bidders should react accordingly. Starting Bid: $300

81110 Circa 1900 Jem Mace Signed Cut Signature with Portrait Print. He defeated Sam Hurst and Medway Island, Kent to earn the title of Champion of England in 1861, but legal troubles encouraged a move to the United States where he is credited with his nal exhibition bout in 1909 at age seventy-eight. Now over a century since his passing, Mace presents a considerable challenge to autograph collectors. This ne 9/10 black fountain pen oering will do the trick nicely for one advanced hobbyist, a bold J.M. Mace signature attractively matted and framed beneath a late 19th century artistic portrait print. Full dimensions of the matted display are 12.5x15. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81112 1909 John L. Sullivan Signed Album Page with Handwritten Note. The rst millionaire American athlete, the Boston Strong Boy reigned as the rst Heavyweight Champion of gloved boxing from 1881 to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last bare-knuckle Champ under the London Prize Ring rules. The hard-drinking, handlebar-mustached archetype of the 19th century ghter, Sullivan found religion and sobriety in his retirement, which likely inspired this rather zen-like missive: Compliments of John L. Sullivan, Jan. 23rd, 1909. Money is the universal passport to every place but Heaven and the universal provider for everything but Happiness. Sullivans black fountain pen ink rates a awless 10/10, and the 3.5x5.5 album page exhibits very light toning at the edges but no other issues of note. Precertied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

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81113 1911 Jack Johnson Signed Catholic Prayer Book. One of the most fascinating athletes in American history from a sociological standpoint, Jack Johnson relished his role as a thorn in the side of white America, claiming the Heavyweight boxing title and the women it considered its rightful property. His autograph is considered an essential component of any serious boxing collection, and here we encounter a ne example, penned in the front of a diminutive (2.75x4) Catholic prayer book. Johnsons bold black fountain pen ink reads, April 17, 1911, To Baby Carroll with best wishes, From Champion Jack Johnson. We admit that the year is a bit of a guess as the ink has bled slightly here, but the book derives from an American source and Johnson lived outside the borders of the country to avoid his Mann Act sentence from June 1913 through July 1920. The book exhibits some mild handling wear but the autograph remains unaected. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300 81114 1912 Sam Langford Real Photo Postcards Lot of 2 with Related Documents. Though Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson defeated Langford in their only meeting, most boxing historians will admit that the Champ dodged a rematch with the Canadian-born ghter in much the same way Johnson had been avoided by Tommy Burns. Today Langford, who Ring Magazine editor Nat Fleischer rated one of historys top ten heavyweights, is the toughest of targets for advanced boxing collectors, his memorabilia rarely surfacing in the hobby market. This exciting pair of real photo postcards derives from the archives of the Australian Ring Magazine, and pictures the Boston Terror on his 1912-13 tour of the Land Down Under, where he vanquished Australian Heavyweight Champ Sam McVea as a later notation on verso of each postcard recounts. Included with the pair of sepia-toned postcards are two related documents. First is a December 11, 1972 letter on Daily News letterhead responding to a request for information about the postcard entitled Sam Langford Meets the White Hope. It reads, in part, I do recall having, years ago, seen the Langford picture you mention; but I doubt whether there is anyone now around who could identify the little boy in it. Also here is a clipping from the Daily News printed ten days later with the headline, Who was the Little White Hope? The article goes on to discuss the postcard image and the owners search for answers. The postcards measure 3.25x5.25 each with mild edge and corner wear but no creasing, tearing or staining. Starting Bid: $375

81115 1919 Willard vs. Dempsey Pinback. The rst example weve ever encountered of this rare pinback sold at the historic bout in which Jack Dempsey rst claimed the Heavyweight title. Dempsey so badly injured the much larger defending Champa broken jaw, broken ribs, several broken teeth and numerous fractures to his facial bonesthat many suspected Dempseys gloves were loaded, though respected Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer provided a rst-person refutation of these allegations. The celluoid pin measures 1.25 in diameter and remains axed to its patriotic American ag ribbon, a nod to the Independence Day celebration sharing the date. The pin and ribbon exhibit mild age toning but each presents very well otherwise. Starting Bid: $200

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81116 1923 Dempsey vs. Gibbons Full Tickets Lot of 10. One of the greatest disasters in the history of ght promotion is recalled with this historic lot of full tickets, grim reminders of a ght that essentially bankrupted the small town of Shelby, Montana. Their existence in unused state exhibits the very problem that spurred the nancial tragedyrumors that the ght would not take place kept the vast majority of spectators from boarding trains to Shelby, and the ght saw only 7,000 tickets in the massive new arena sold and 13,000 spectators crashing the gates for free. Local banks that had fronted the money for the huge purses for the ghters went under, and the great Golden Age pugilist and eventual victor Jack Dempsey barely escaped the town with his life. Two tickets are for the expensive fty dollar Ringside seats, the rest for the Outer Circle, and each presents in conservative EX-MT condition (one VG exception), with nothing more than minor edge wear to report. Starting Bid: $300

81117 1948 Joe Louis Mounted Original Photograph by Irving Penn. Extraordinary photographic work is that of one of the premier American lensmen of his day, and a check of the auction results archives of the Heritage Photography department will provide a sense of the market for Penns images. This study of the number one man in Ring Magazines ranking of boxings hardest punchers derives from a series of Penns Corner Photos which included Spencer Tracy, Marlene Dietrich, Igor Stravinsky and Marcel Duchamp, though the theme seems particularly apt for a professional boxer. The gelatin silver print is dry mounted and signed Irvin Penn, New York, 1948 on the mount. Verso of mount features all the hallmarks a Penn collector seeks, with personal Photograph by Penn and Conde Nast stamping, and a handwritten inventory code at upper right. The photo presents wonderfully but several condition issues must be addressed, notably scattered foxing, minor edge wear to the image, a couple surface scratches and minimal cracking of the photographic emulsion. A recently discovered work, this oering is expected to draw great interest in the advanced photography collecting community, and the superb quality of Penns work clearly justies the attention. Image is 7x9.5. Mount measures 11x15. Starting Bid: $1,000

81118 1952 Rocky Marciano Replica Heavyweight Championship Belt. One of one hundred replica belts precise in size and detail to the one awarded to Marciano by Ring Magazine for his knockout victory over Joe Walcott on September 23, 1952. The belt weighs over six pounds and is crafted from metal, leather and satin. The limited edition relic is housed in a wood and plexiglass display case which measures to 10x48x2 in size. Please note that this piece was not created in 1952; the date simply refers to the belt it replicates. Starting Bid: $375

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81119 1959 Louisville Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Championship Award Medal Presented to Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Longtime Heritage clients will recall several oerings of early Cassius Clay trophies presented in 2006 and 2007, and once again we are pleased to benet from another early relic originally sourced from the trophy case of Columbia Gym in the Champs hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. A notarized letter of provenance from the granddaughter of Joe Martin, the police ocer who took Clay under his wing and introduced him to Golden Gloves competition after young Cassius bicycle was stolen, describes the lot as follows: 1959 Louisville Golden Gloves Winning Medal. The medal measures 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 with the ribbon. It is marked Louisville Golden Gloves Tournament on the front. The back says 1959 Lt. Heavyweight Champion. The original tag is included that says Defeated Charlie Dobbins, 2-18-1959. There is a gold metal glove attached to the ribbon. While any artifact relating to the boxing career of the sports most recognizable and charismatic superstar is always cause for celebration, a seminal artifact from his humble Louisville beginnings is practically a national treasure. It survives in ne, undamaged condition, prepared to serve as the cornerstone of any twentieth century boxing collection. Letter of provenance from Jole Martin. Starting Bid: $1,000 81120 1963 Sonny Liston Presentational Walking Stick Once among the most feared punchers ever to step into the professional prize ring, Charles Sonny Liston rose from his role as an underworld henchman to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World. His two losses to Muhammad Ali are ranked among the most memorable and controversial in prize ghting history, and his early passing under unusual circumstances in 1970 is widely considered to have been a mob hit. Presented is a rare personally owned Liston artifact, originally acquired from his widow Geraldine with her letter of provenance. This letter has been lost, but expert Craig Hamiltons letter of authenticity is included, and references that Liston letter. The ebony cane is topped by an engraved cap that reads Given to Sonny Liston by Wm. Elmer 1963. It remains in strong condition with minor wear, and is presented in a specially crafted shadow box (9.5x42x2). LOA from Craig Hamilton. Starting Bid: $375

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81121 1964 Clay vs. Liston I Ocial Program. On February 25, 1964, World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston defended his title against a brash young upstart from Louisville, Kentucky named Cassius Clay. Clay was a heavy underdog going into the ght, but his speed and boxing skill proved the undoing of the aging and slower Liston. Liston, after taking heavy punishment, quit on his stool in the seventh round claiming to have suered a shoulder injury, and Clay was crowned the new Heavyweight Champ. Presented here is a scarce ocial program to this event. This program contains sixteen pages and survives in excellent condition, with very mild edge and corner wear and scattered foxing on the cover all that bears mention. An essential relic from the night The Greatest rst claimed the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Starting Bid: $500

81122 1972 Muhammad Ali Signed Contract for the Bob Foster Bout. Though a natural Light Heavyweight of some repute, New Mexican ghter Bob Foster would occasionally pack on the pounds and take a crack at the Heavyweights, as he was encouraged to do when presented a shot at the NABF belt owned by the iconic Muhammad Ali. Foster quickly found himself to be heavily outmatched by the pugilistic legend (much as he had been in a 1970 meeting with Joe Frazier), and after being dropped to the canvas seven times, referee Mills Lane (in his rst bout of note) reached a ten-count on Foster in the eighth. Presented is the contract signaling Muhammad Alis agreement to the terms of the bout, stipulating a payment of $300,000 for his Hall of Fame services, as well as a $20,000 allowance for training camp expenses. The contract is typed on four 8.5x11 pages, signed on the last by Ali and the ght promoter. Signatures are 10/10 and the pages are likewise free of aws, stapled at upper left with double punch holes at the top of each sheet. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375 81123 1974 Muhammad Ali Signed Check from Rumble in the Jungle Training Camp. The June 15, 1974 date on the presented Muhammad Ali Training Camp check provides the most delectable vintage to the rare artifact, as the next bout on Alis calendar was an October meeting with the terrifying George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire. Known to history as The Rumble in the Jungle, the ght would result in the rope-a-doping Alis reclamation of the Heavyweight title stripped from him seven years earlier due to his refusal to obey the Vietnam War draft. The check is lled out and signed completely in Alis 9/10 black ink, made out to Cash with the notation Misc Food. Light bank cancellation stamping is no distraction, and the check is free of any creasing, tearing or staining. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300 81124 1975 Ali vs. Frazier Thrilla in Manila On-Site Broadside. The fact that two of Muhammad Alis greatest bouts were waged overseas has greatly complicated the endeavors of the Champs most fervent collectors, as very few of the artifacts from the Rumble and the Thrilla have been repatriated to America. Here we nd an extraordinarily rare example from the latter bout, the brutal third and nal meeting of these two Hall of Fame ghters. Rather unimaginatively billing the match as Super Fight III, the 9x12 broadside trumpets the October 1, 1975 bout at the Philippine Coliseum, the unusual start time of 10:45 AM chosen for the benet of the American audience as well as what would prove to be an unsuccessful attempt to minimize the eects of Manilas tropical heat. The duotone poster survives in stunning NRMT condition, clearly spared the public presentation that claimed all but a few scattered survivors of this type. Starting Bid: $500

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81125 Circa 1980 Muhammad Ali Signed Glove with Special Inscription. The details of the acquisition of this unique artifact from boxings greatest star have been lost to history, but the Mexican-made Cleto Reyes brand glove and unique inscription could suggest this was gifted to one of the many superior ghters native to the nation of Mexico. In 9/10 black ballpoint ink, the inscription reads, Best of Luck from Muhammad Ali, King of the Ring. Ali signed gloves are widely available, but not like this one. A rare and wonderful piece for the advanced Ali collector. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

81126 Circa 1980 Muhammad Ali Signed Glove with Artwork, Lengthy Inscription. The best Ali signed glove on earth? We havent seen evidence to the contrary. This Mexican-made Cleto Reyes left-hand glove may be the best Ali autographed piece weve seen in any format, inscribed in 9/10 black ink, From Muhammad Ali, Three time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion after me there will never be another. Below he draws three boxing rings, dating them 1964, 1974, 1978 denoting his victories over Liston, Foreman and Spinks to claim the Belt. He closes his artwork with a glowing heart and a smiley face. While Ali does still sign on rare occasions, the progression of his illness is such that a piece such as this could never be reproduced. An absolutely splendid creation by one of the most talented, dynamic and charismatic athletes in American history. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

81127 1984 Muhammad Ali Quadruple Signed Boxing Glove. You can never have too much of a good thing. The 1960 Gold Medalist and three-time World Heavyweight Champ just couldnt stop signing the presented left-hand glove crafted in a patriotic theme we assume relates to the approaching 1984 Los Angeles Games. On the wrist, he simply signs his name. On the thumb he signs again, but adds the 1-3-84 date. The third signature appears on the back of the glove, which he inscribes, To Leonard from Muhammad Ali, 1-3-84, adding a glowing star doodle at the close. Finally, he signs the palm, adding The Greatest and the date. All black sharpie writing rates 9/10 or better. The matching righthand glove is here as well, surprisingly unsigned. A rather odd (but delightfully so) creation from one of the twentieth centurys most noteworthy athletes. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

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81128 Iron WorksA 25th Anniversary Artistic Time Capsule of a Rising Mike Tyson, 1986. Fear is your best friend or your worst enemy, Mike Tyson told artist Greg Spalenka, parroting the mantra of his recently deceased trainer and guardian Cus DAmato. Its like re. If you can control it, it can cook for you; it can heat your house. If you cant control it, it will burn everything around you and destroy you. When Spalenka visited Tysons Catskill, New York gym for ten days in the summer of 1986 to study the rising boxing phenom for an illustration assignment for Sports Illustrated, he found the twenty-year old Tyson a tightly muscled two hundred twenty pound assembly of contradictions, both gentle and destructive, furious and melancholy. Initially expecting the project to be little more than a visual study of a world class athlete, Spalenka quickly realized that Tyson was far more compelling than that, and this unique and remarkable collection of art and artifacts captures the essence of the youngest ever Heavyweight Champion with remarkable artistic and emotional sensitivity. The time capsule includes: 1) Fifteen pieces of signed (by the artist) artwork, ve life size. These include many sketches of Tyson, trainer Kevin Rooney, and the gym itself and the equipment within. Spalenka occasionally traced Tyson on huge pieces of paper to create perfectly scaled images. All art is apped with archival paper and repositionable tape. The painting Power and Science (40x53) is framed. 2) Sixty-two original one-of-a-kind Polaroid photographs. 3) Three microcassette recordings of interviews with Tyson, Rooney and aspiring female boxer at Tysons gym Nadia Hujtyn. This includes almost ninety minutes of live coaching sessions between Rooney and Tyson during sparring. 4) Five original copies of Print magazine that include the Iron Works illustrative journalism project. The successful bidder will also have the opportunity for a one to two hour conversation with the artist either by telephone, Skype or in person in the Los Angeles area. Third party shipping required. Please see our web site for more details about the contents of this collection. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81129 2001 Muhammad Ali Serigraph by LeRoy Neiman with Remarques and Autographs from Each. Extraordinary work is the nest of its kind weve yet encountered, providing one thrill after another, just like its subject did back in his prizeghting prime. We begin with the denitive portrait of the three-time Heavyweight Champ, rendered in Neimans unmistakable kaleidoscopic style. This work is then awlessly printed to enormous dimensions (image area is 28x42). Next it is autographed by artist and subject in 10/10 pencil. And, just when it seems it cant get any better, we nd a full color original artwork from each at the wide lower margin. Ali provides a comical commentary on his oat like a buttery footwork, while Neiman nds the Champ sticking his jab. Each is signed by its respective artist. The work is numbered 125/850 from a limited edition, and is professionally matted and framed to a visually arresting 43x59. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $1,500

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81130 1953 Carl Bobo Olson Boxing Gloves Worn in World Middleweight Championship-Winning Fight. Nicknamed The Hawaiian Swede for the mixed ethnicity of his parents, and Bobo for his sisters childhood mispronunciation of Brother, Carl Olson learned his trade as a teenager from boxers stationed in Hawaii during the Second World War. Like the silver screens Rocky, Olson was more gifted with power and unbreakable will than with great pugilistic skill, but his grit made him a fan favorite and gained him three meetings with the greatest middleweight of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson. Though Olson failed to defeat Robinson in any of these bouts, his solid reputation as a contender earned him a spot in the four-man competition to assume Robinsons vacated title when Ray retired for the rst time in December 1952. Olson defeated Paddy Young for the American title, earning a meeting with Randy Turpin on October 21, 1953 at Madison Square Garden to crown the new Champ. This bout too would prove to be a testament to Olsons heart and recuperative powers, as he was dominated by Turpin throughout the rst four rounds and almost knocked to the canvas in the bouts opening minutes. But the tide changed in the middle rounds and Olson would score knockdowns in the tenth and eleventh en route to a unanimous decision. The performance earned Olson the Ring Magazine award for Fighter of the Year. Consigned by the Olson family along with Bobos title belt in the following lot, this pair of leather gloves is the set worn that glorious night in the Big Apple. The Ben Lee brand gloves exhibit solid wear from their hour on boxings biggest stage, with the cloth interior of the left wrist notated in vintage ink 10/21/53 BO. The right glove is similarly notated but only the BO remains visible. The most signicant ght worn gear available from this 2000 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. Letter of provenance from Olsons widow. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81131 1953 Carl Bobo Olson World Middleweight Championship Ring Magazine Belt. Magnicent relic is as good as it gets for the boxing world, the denitive artifact of pugilistic accomplishment. This is the one and only Championship belt awarded to 2000 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Bobo Olson for his defeat of Randy Turpin on October 21, 1953 to assume Sugar Ray Robinsons vacated World Middleweight Championship. Despite a slow start in this Madison Square Garden title bout, Olson put the heart and granite chin that made him a fan favorite to good use, slowly turning the tide on contender Randy Turpin and knocking him to the canvas twice to realize a unanimous fteen round decision. Championship belts rarely are made available to the collecting public and early Ring Magazine examples such as this are particularly coveted for their scarcity and enormous aesthetic appeal. The design is punctuated by a large center plaque upon which a gural eagle perches. The enameled text below announces, The Ring Magazine Award, Won By Carl Bobo Olson, Madison Square Garden, New York City. Smaller plaques clutching the red, white, blue and yellow belt at either side read World Middleweight Championship Oct. 21-1953 and Defeated Randy Turpin in 15 Rounds respectively. The fabric portion of the belt exhibits the mild toning one would expect of decades-old textiles but the metal plates exhibit nothing more than very mild oxidation to suggest their advanced age. A truly magnicent relic from what is arguably the greatest era of Middleweight boxing history. Consigned by the Olson family. Letter of provenance from Olsons widow. Starting Bid: $2,500

81132 1980s Carl Bobo Olsen World Boxing & Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame Induction Material. Posthumous awards recognize the pugilistic achievements of the former World Middleweight Champ. 1) 1984 The World Boxing Hall of Fame induction plaque. Measures 11x16. NRMT. 2) The World Boxing Hall of Fame induction medal. Brass construction, Carl Bobo Olson, Middleweight Champion engraved on verso. Measures 2.25 diameter, on original ribbon. 3) 1980s Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame induction plaque features wood and plexiglass construction with induction medal instituted into design. Engraved plaque reads 1952 Carl Bobo Olson, World Middleweight Boxing Champion, World Champion Measures 10x12. NRMT. Consigned by the Olson family. Letter of provenance from Olsons widow. Starting Bid: $375

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81133 Circa 1790 Extraordinarily Rare Massive Bunker Iron. In golfs formative years in Scotland, iron clubs were used only to extract a feathery golf ball from hazardous situations, such as sand pits, heather, gorse, whins, and loose gravelly ground. Generally, iron clubs could easily damage the very expensive leather covered and feather stued ball which was in use at that time. However, rough ground could easily destroy the delicate wooden headed scoring clubs which were the preferred playing tools in those days. The solution to the damage dilemma was the Bunker Iron. They were quite heavy and oversized. They were intended to smash through the trouble (sticks, stones, and stubble) and throw the ball back onto the fairway or green. Because they were specially made by a blacksmith, they were quite expensive and few were made in the earliest days of golf. It is for this reason very few remain, with approximately only seventy to seventy-ve examples in existence today dating prior to 1830. The majority of these early irons are primarily owned by old Scottish or British golng clubs, or else reside in golf museums. The identifying characteristics of these early irons are the following: The clubs are very heavy, they have a massive hosel which is long and thick, the blade is quite large and concave, often with evidence of blacksmith hammer marks on the face. There is also sawtooth nicking at the top of the hosel which is prominent and sharp. The shaft is thick and bulky, being pinned through the hosel to connect it to the head. The ancient iron being oered here dates to the late 1700s and is in the kind of patinated condition one would expect considering the use it was put through and its age. There is no way to tell how old the shaft is, but one can assume it was replaced several times during the clubs playing days up to about 1850. This shaft might be much more recent than that. The grip appears to be a fairly modern replacement (probably twenty or thirty years old) showing excellent workmanship. In collecting early irons, it is the head that counts, and this one is indeed a rarity with a WOW! factor that speaks for itself. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $10,000

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81134 Early 1800s Unsigned Feather Ball. The feather-ball period lasted from the sixteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century when the gutta-percha ball came into vogue. Only the richest patrons of the game could aord feather balls in that they were time-consuming to make, with a full time maker only able to hand-produce three to four feather balls in a day. The leather used was untanned bulls or horses hide cut into two round pieces for the ends and a strip for the center, being sized to suit the nal diameter and weight desired. After softening with alum and water, the three pieces were sewn together with a small hole being left to turn the casing inside out so that the seams were smooth on the surface. This same small hole was used to stu the select goose or chicken feathers, which were wet, into the balls interior. The tiny hole was then sewn shut with a single nal stitch. With drying, the leather contracted and the feathers (actually a natural polymer) expanded, resulting in an extremely hard yet elastic sphere. One old time writer said a good feathery was as hard as whale bone. After painting and sometimes stamping the makers name, the ball was ready for use. Only approximately 300 feather balls exist today. This used feather ball is a ne representative from the period when only the wealthy could aord to play golf. The ball is in well-used but solid condition, with intact seams and is completely original. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $750

81135 Circa 1840 T. Alexander Feather Ball. The feather-ball period lasted from the sixteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century when the gutta-percha ball came into vogue. Only the richest patrons of the game could aord feather balls in that they were time-consuming to make, with a full-time maker only able to hand-produce three to four feather balls in a day. The leather used was untanned bulls or horses hide cut into two round pieces for the ends and a strip for the center, being sized to suit the nal diameter and weight desired. After softening with alum and water, the three pieces were sewn together with a small hole being left to turn the casing inside out so that the seams were smooth on the surface. This same small hole was used to stu the select goose or chicken feathers, which were wet, into the balls interior. The tiny hole was then sewn shut with a single nal stitch. With drying, the leather contracted and the feathers (actually a natural polymer) expanded, resulting in an extremely hard yet elastic sphere. One old time writer said a good feathery was as hard as whale bone. This Alexander example certainly ts that description. After painting and sometimes stamping the makers name, the ball was ready for use. Only approximately 300 feather balls exist today. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $3,750

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81136 Circa 1865 Campbell Hand-Hammered Gutta Percha Ball. The modern era of golf began in the 1850s when the feathery golf ball was replaced by the gutta-percha golf ball. It was inevitable that someone would attempt to replace the expensive and fragile feathery with a more resilient weatherproof golf ball. A relative of Rev. Robert A. Patterson, a missionary working in Malaysia, discovered the rubber-like material that comes from the dried sap of Sapodella trees of East Asia. This substance was used in sheet form as packing material to send a statue home to Robert Adams in Scotland, who immediately attempted to create a golf ball from it. The rst generation gutta percha (or gutty) golf balls were smooth and had erratic ight patterns. It was soon recognized that the nicked-up used balls ew much truer than the new ones which made it much easier for the golfer to predict his shots. Prior to this realization the gutty was not superior to the feathery as far as performance was concerned. But intentional nicking or scoring of the balls surface opened up a whole new industry including development of the hand-hammered and knife-cut patterns, to be followed in the 1860s by the molded gutty. Hand-hammered gutties were made by placing the ball in a mount and indenting the surface of the ball with the sharp end of a ball peen hammer. J. Campbell hand-hammered gutties are very rare, as are signed, hand-hammered balls in general. Campbell was a golf professional in the 1850s and 1860s. Very few of his golf balls have survived. This specimen shows considerable use with scattered indentations and a coating of ancient dirt, but it still presents very well and remains solid and spherical. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $500

81137 Circa 1896 Lenox Tankard in Golf Theme. Very rare and massive (16 tall) tankard dates to the close of the nineteenth century when Lenox was known as the Ceramic Art Company, which was started in 1889 by Walter Scott Lenox and Jonathan Coxon, Sr. This tankard has a fancy Gorham sterling lid and hand-painted golf scene. This ceramic art company piece was produced in Trenton, New Jersey. It has the rare purple Lenox stamp (used only in 1896) and is one of only two known to collectors nationwide at the time of this writing. The artist, W.H. Clayton, painted this beautiful ceramic in the famous Lenox green. Mr. Clayton, one of the most prolic of all Lenox golf artists, truly caught the essence of golf in America at the turn of the century with this piece. The scene depicts a golfer on the sixth green attempting to negotiate a stymie. Directly behind the golfer is the old clubhouse. On the golfers right, forever awaiting the result of the shot, is his determined opponent. Both golfers are clad in shirts, caps, checkered knickers, and high-top golf shoes. A truly great golng ceramic. NRMT. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $3,000
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81138 1897 St. Andrews Golf Club (Yonkers, NY) Trophy Cup. Extremely important historical trophy derives from the oldest golf club in America. John Reid, the putative father of American golf established the St. Andrews Golf Club in Yonkers, New York in 1888 with ve of his newly baptized golng cronies. In fact, some believe that John Reid and his friend John Upham were the rst men to play golf in America. This rare trophy is sterling silver and measures four and a half inches in height and seven inches in width inclusive of the handles. Engraved on this Championship cup are the names Archie Reid (John Reids son) and John Upham, the very same golng pioneer mentioned above, and the date July 5, 1897. This is one of the few surviving artifacts from the birthplace of American golf and the Apple Tree Gang (nickname for the St. Andrews members who gathered beneath the large apple tree on the course to eat lunch and hang their jackets on the tree limbs). Some tarnishing is evident and an inch-long dent on verso, but these issues are of little aesthetic concern. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $1,500

81139 Circa 1905 Handel Hand-Painted Humidor with Golf Scene. Handel hand-painted golf scene depicts turn-of-the-century woman wearing red jacket and owing white skirt playing golf with caddy in the background. This tobacco jar measures 7 3/8 inches in height. Underside is marked Decorated by P.J. Handel, Meriden, CT USA. Pottery with golng women of this vintage is very rare. The word Tobacco is painted on the hinged lid. Condition Mint. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $500

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81140 1910s-20s Francis Ouimet Tournament Used Putter. Francis Ouimet came from a working-class family, and never nished high school. He caddied until age sixteen to help support his family. At sixteen years of age, he went to work for Wright & Ditsons sporting goods store in downtown Boston. He was invited to play in the 1913 U.S. Open Golf Tournament at Brookline, MA because they needed one more player. Francis had to provide his own caddy in that the USGA did not have a caddy for this unknown ll-in. He ended up with ten-year old Eddie Lowery toting the bag. Francis not only made the cut but played his way into contention. Shooting a stunning 74-79 on the second day of play, he forced himself into a three-way playo with Harry Vardon and Ted Ray, the number one and two golfers in the world at that time. On the morning of the playo, Sept. 20, 1913, it was deemed that Francis should have a real caddy, in that several were now available, rather than this young and somewhat brazen boy. Francis, always the gentleman, replied, No thank you, Ill stick with Eddie. The rest is history! Ouimet won the playo, becoming the rst amateur and only the second American to win the U.S. Open. Needless to say, when Francis dropped the nal putt, the place went wild. This lot consists of a thick blade putter with the name Francis Ouimet in script on the back of the head. It was manufactured by Tom Stewart in St. Andrews. The putter was made personally by Tom Stewart in that the identifying dot on the back of the head is present near the toe. The club has an oset hosel, and an old short leather grip over an older long leather wrap grip. According to a Ouimet family member that this club originally came from, this was the putter he used in tournament play for many years. The lot includes a letter from Mr. James Sugden, the grand nephew of Alice Ouimet. Alice was the wife of Franciss brother Wilfred. In the letter, Mr. Sugden attests, I can state with absolute certainty that the wooden shaft putter, engraved with the Francis Ouimet signature/name, is authentic, and was one of his playing clubs. This letter was written to a former owner in 1991, who sold it to the gentleman who placed it in the Sporting Antiquities Auction, May 21, 1993. It was purchased at that sale by the current owner. Also included is a Christmas card with a photo of Francis Ouimet driving himself into oce as Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club on Sept. 19, 1951 (the rst American to do so). The inscription says, With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Stella and Francis. Francis won the U.S. Amateur twice, the French Amateur, and was a member of the U.S. Walker Cup Team on several occasions. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500 81141 1915 Lynnewood Hall Cup Awarded to Jerry Travers. Since 1901, the Lynnewood Hall Challenge Cup has been synonymous with prestige. It is the second-oldest amateur competition in the country, behind only the U.S. Amateur. In the years preceding World War II, the tournament was considered one of Americas premier invitationals. The tournament is held at Huntingdon Valley country club in the Philadelphia suburbs, and is named after the county seat of the Joseph E. Widener family, a club founder. In 1915, the Lynnewood Hall Challenge Cup was won by World Golf Hall of Fame member Jerome Travers. The diminutive Travers (5 feet, 7 inches and 140 pounds), in a nine-year stretch from 1906 to 1915, won four U.S. Amateurs, ve Metropolitan Amateurs, and a U. S. Open, also in 1915. His championship career ended abruptly at age 28. In his time, he was the best match player in the U.S. and one of the greatest U.S. Amateurs of all time. He beat the records of all of those who had come before him. The cup is a masterwork of silversmithing, its ornate structure standing ten inches in height, and measuring about eleven inches in diameter, inclusive of the width of the three handles. Each area between the handles is engraved with details of the competition, as follows: Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Lynnewood Hall Cup, Presented by Mrs. George D. Widener, Won by Jerome D. Travers, 1908. Frederick Herresho-1907, Jerome D. Travers-1908, Edwin Satterthwaite-1909, Walter J. Travis-1910, Wirt L. Thompson-1911, H.B. McFarland-1912, B. Warren Corkran-1913. George V. Rotan-1914, Jerome D. Travers-1915. Tarnishing and a few indistinct dents are apparent, but the trophy cup presents very well and retains every last ounce of historical and aesthetic appeal. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500
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81142 1916 Lard Whistle Shaft Patent Golf Club. The Lard Whistler is another cornerstone to any ne American or Patent Club collection. This unusual iron has the patented Spalding Gold Medal perforated hexagonal steel shaft and leather grip wrap. Patented August 9, 1916, and manufactured by Spalding, Chicopee, Mass. The stamp on the back shows a little wear, otherwise the condition is very good and is a ne example. Shaft thirty-eight inches long. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $500

81143 Circa 1920 Giant Niblick Club. Original condition hickory wooden-shafted dot-faced jumbo mammoth (or giant) niblick. Also known as The Frying Pan. The at ball striking surface measures four and a half inches in height and six inches in length. There is an aged patina throughout the head surface and hosel. Hosel is tight and has the original shaft and leather grip. This giant niblick is quite rare and was the largest one made. Cochranes Ltd, Edinburgh imprint on verso, with Niblick, Warranted Hand Forged, Made in Scotland below. A key component to any quality antique golf club collection. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $200

81144 1925-30 Gene Sarazen Tournament Used Club. Direct from the Sarazen family with daughter Mary Anns letter of provenance, this Burke model GS3 Monel Metal mashie with wood shaft was used by Gene Sarazen between 1925 and 1930. The GS model indicates it was from Burkes Gene Sarazen autograph series. Following Genes victory in the 1922 US Open, he was approached by several golf manufacturing companies for endorsements. Burke made many top of the line clubs and had club model series for many of the greats of the eraHagen, Vardon, Sherwood and Ray. The club remains in ne condition with evident use but no damage to note. Shaft length is thirty-six inches. Starting Bid: $300

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81145 1928 Jess Sweetser Lesley Cup Winners Pendant. In Bobby Joness autobiography, Jones named Jess Sweetser the best amateur in the United States from 1921 to 1925. After winning the USGA National Amateur in 1922 while an undergraduate at Yale, Sweetser went on to win the British Amateur in 1926. The latter tournament was deemed the most dicult in the world to win at that time. In 1928, Jess Sweetser won the Lesley Cup medal at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York. This golf tournament initially featured the Golf Association of Massachusetts, the New York Metropolitan GA, and the Philadelphia GA, with the Eastern Canada GA added in the late 1920s. The matches consisted of 10 singles and ve foursomes. Jess Sweetser was the playing captain of the winning Metropolitan Golf Association. Obverse of the approximately 1.25 diameter gold pendant announces The Lesley Cup above the homes of the competitors, while verso is engraved, 1928 Won by Metropolitan Golf Association at Winged Foot Golf Club, Jess W. Sweetser, Captain. Weight is just over ten grams. Fine condition. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $375

81146 Circa 1930 Bobby Jones Signed Cut Signature Display. The most essential autograph in the golf collecting hobby is this Golden Age legend whose grace, sportsmanship and 1930 Grand Slam achievement is unmatched in links history. A awless 10/10 black fountain pen signature is artfully displayed with a photograph and artistic portrait of the Augusta National founder. Full framed dimensions are 15x19. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

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81147 1934-38 Wanamaker Trophy Presented to Paul Runyan. In February of 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America was established in New York City. The movement for the PGA was led by the wealthy department store owner Rodman Wanamaker. Wanamaker booked a gathering with the leading golf professionals of the day to prepare the agenda for the formal organization of the PGA. The rst PGA Championship was held in 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in Eastchester, New York. The winner, Jim Barnes, received $500 and a diamond-studded gold medal donated by Rodman Wanamaker. The Champion was also awarded a huge silver trophy, which was also donated by Wanamaker, to keep for one year. Initially a match play event, the tournament was changed to stroke play in 1958. In the match play era Paul Runyan had the record for the largest margin by winning in 1938, 8 up with 7 to play over Sam Snead. This trophy is Paul Runyans personal replica for winning the tournament in 1934 and 1938 (see other Paul Runyan lots in this sale). It appears to be made of pot medal with a silver wash, which exhibits thinning over the years. Also, the acorn nial may have a repair weld at the seam. The trophy is just over fteen inches tall, weighs eight and a half pounds and is engraved Annual Championship of the Professional Golfers Association of America Rodman Wanamaker Trophy. Paul Runyans name is engraved on the base with the dates of his two wins, 1934 and 1938. The trophy is somewhat mysterious in that no other replicas of the Wanamaker Trophy surfaced until the PGA started the custom of giving them out to the winners several decades later. Thus, Paul Runyans replica may be the oldest example of such a trophy held in private hands. This is indeed a rare early piece of golf history from the PGA match play era. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $3,750

81148 1949 Bobby Locke Signed Original Artwork. Arthur DArcy Bobby Locke, was born in South Africa in 1917. Locke was always regarded by many as one of the ten top golfers in the history of the game, and is still generally acknowledged as being the games nest putter. In 1957, Locke won his fourth British Open - only a few golfers, such as Harry Vardon and Tom Watson, have won more Open titles. The portrait of Locke being oered was painted by John Archibald Alexander Berrie (b. 1887.) It is bust length and depicts Bobby in a South African blazer and tie. It was painted after Lockes successful win of the 1949 British Open at St. Georges Sandwich, when he beat Harry Bradshaw in a 36 hole playo by 12 strokes with rounds of 67 and 68. Purchased at auction from the Bobby Locke family through Christies, July 9, 1993. Signed lower left John A. Berrie and autographed upper left Bobby Locke; oil on canvas 24x31. Framed dimensions 32x37. Fine condition. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $500

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81149 1952 Bobby Locke British Open Gold Championship Medal. Arthur DArcy Bobby Locke was born in South Africa in 1917. Locke was regarded by many as one of the top ten golfers of all time. By the age of twenty he had won everything worth winning in South Africa, including the South African Open and Amateur titles. In 1936 he was the leading Amateur in The British Open, tying for eighth place. He reigned supreme in South Africa for twenty years. After WWII, he made his rst visit to America accepting an invitation from Sam Snead, who on a visit to South Africa the previous year had lost twelve of sixteen head-to-head matches to Locke. In America, Locke competed against the likes of Hogan, Nelson and Snead (among others). Over the span of slightly more than two seasons, Locke succeeded in playing in fty-nine PGA tournaments, winning thirteen, coming in runner-up in ten and placing third in seven. After winning the Chicago Victory National in 1946 by sixteen strokes, the Tour banned Locke from further participation, ostensibly because he failed to show up for two committed events. In private, some Tour players admitted that Locke was just too good, and that the Tour didnt like a foreigner winning their money. The ban was lifted in 1951, but Locke chose not to return to America. After the American ban, Bobby headed for Europe, where he won twenty-three times, including four victories in the British Open (1949, 1950, 1952, and 1957). Interestingly, all of his Open victories started with rounds of sixty-nine. The 1952 Open was played at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. In the rst two rounds, Locke was paired with Peter Thompson (a ve time winner of the Open) and in the nal round with Fred Daly. Lockes total score of 287 was enough to win the Championship by one stroke, and take the Gold Medal as Champion of the Year. The front of the medal is inscribed Open Golf Championship, 1952. The reverse is inscribed Winner, July. The medal measures 1.75 diameter and is housed in its original red leather tted case. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $10,000

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81150 1953 Ben Hogan Match Used Putter. Consigned to this Signature auction by Hogans niece, the presented club had been a hand-me-down from the legendary golfer to his brother. An included photograph of the brothers having a chat at the links is purported to picture this very putter, and while we are sure the report is accurate, the photos detail is not such that a denitive match can be made. The club does match the few known Hogan examples in the collecting hobby, with Ben Hogan Perfect Balance stamped on the underside of the club head and the brothers Royal Hogan, J., Shady Oaks C.C. Forth Worth, Texas identication tagging just below the leather grip. Very solid use is evident, leading us to dream what huge putts The Hawk may have holed with the tool. Thirty-ve inches in length. A rare opportunity to bring some of that Hogan magic into your trophy room, or perhaps even into your short game. Letter of provenance from Hogans niece. Starting Bid: $1,000

81151 1963-2004 The Masters Badges Lot of 26 & More. The lush, idyllic landscapes of Bobby Jones Augusta National course become the focal point of the golfing world every April, and here we present twenty-six spectator badges from a fan fortunate enough to score what is widely considered the toughest ticket on earth. The tally: 1963, 1969, 1972, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983 (2), 1984, 1985 (2), 1987, 1990 (2), 1992, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 (3), 2004. Also here is a 1965 oneday ticket, a 1998 practice round ticket, two 2011 one-day tickets and commemorative pins from 1998 and 2000. Badges average EX-MT or better, tickets VG-EX. Starting Bid: $300

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81152 1993 Arnold Palmer Match Used Putter with Palmer Letter, Photo Documentation. Arnold Palmer, symbol of modern professional golf and hero of the golng world, lists U.S. Amateur Champion, Masters Champion (four times), U.S. Open Champion, British Open Champion (twice), Ryder Cup (six times) among his ninety-two overall victories. This lot contains Arnold Palmers famous and favorite Wilson 8802 model putter. The putter is signed by Palmer on the grip (9+/10 black sharpie). It is thirty-six inches in length. Accompanying this lot is a typed signed letter from Palmer attesting to his use of this putter at his home club Bay Hill on November 30, 1993. Also included is the signed Maxi HT-100 ball (9+/10 black sharpie) he used during the round, his signed score card, and a photo of Arnold signing the grip of the putter. The putter exhibits some minor oxidation on the club head but otherwise remains in perfect condition for display or use. Regal heritage and ironclad provenance! Letter of provenance from Arnold Palmer with photo documentation. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $1,500

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81153 2000-07 Tiger Woods Signed Upper Deck Authenticated Flags Lot of 4. Now that the spotlight is nally o Tiger Woods, it is unquestionably a perfect time to pick up a large quantity of his memorabilia. This investment lot of four signed Upper Deck Authenticated ags provides a suitable chance to do just that. Included are: 2000 U.S. Open, 2000 The Open Championship and 2000 Valhalla and 2007 PGA Championship. Each piece has been framed and presents a superb 10/10 sharpie from the golf legend. Frames exhibit moderate wear throughout. LOA and holograms from UDA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Third -party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

81154 Circa 2001 Tiger Woods Signed Buick Tiger Slam Bag. If its good enough to win the Grand Slam, its good enough for us. Identical to the bag carried by Tigers caddy as the superstar golfer claimed four consecutive Major tournaments, this Buick bag was constructed in very limited numbers, with even fewer being presented to Tiger for signing. None were available for public sale, only gifted to high-ranking Buick employees and VIPs including Tiger himself. A black sharpie signature rates 9/10 on the white side panel of this top-quality bag, and light handling wear causes little distraction. Someday this 2001 vintage bag will be seen in the same way as 1927 Ruth material and 1961 Maris, so this is a real investment for the future. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

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The Duke of Windor Golng Memorabilia Collection.


You must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love. With these words, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee, choosing true love over the throne. A man of great passions, the newly-titled Duke of Windsor soon found himself with boundless free time to pursue others. Chief among these passions was the sport of golf, and it is well established that Edward brought near professional talents to the links. The awards that follow are not merely ceremonial pieces to flatter the member of a powerful family, but rather trophies of genuine achievement. All were originally sold in a 1997 Sothebys auction of the Duke of Windsors personal belongings.

81155 Early 20th Century Duke of Windsor Owned Letter Opener by Cartier. Literally t for royalty, this gorgeous silver letter opener features a carved golf scene and terminates in a small magnifying glass. Cartier stamping is at the base of the blade. Fine condition with original Sothebys lot tag. Ten inches length. Starting Bid: $1,000

81156 1931 Duke of Windsor Hole in One Trophy. A South American excursion provided the thrill of a lifetime as Prince Edward holed his tee shot using the presented (and rather ironically titled) Silver King 2 ball. It is displayed upon a heavy silver stand engraved with the words Santos Golf Club, San Paulo Brazil, 6th Hole (180 Yards) in One by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 26.3.31. During his lifetime, the trophy was displayed in the Duke of Windsors bedroom at the Neuilly house. Starting Bid: $500
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81157 1933 Duke of Windsor Silver Winners Cup. Diminutive (3.75 tall) silver cup was presented to Edward, Prince of Wales, winner of the The C.H. Golf Club tournament. Body is engraved on one side with the inscription Won by H.R.H. Prince of Wales, 12th January 1933, and on the other with crossed clubs and the initials CHGC. Circular spreading foot with a beaded rim and a beaded knop to the stem. Makers mark is indistinct. Fine condition. Starting Bid: $500

81158 1934 Duke of Windor Lucifer Golng Society Medal. Cartoonish imagery of a golng devil commands the face of the presented medal, ringed by raised lettering announcing The Lucifer Golng Society, Ex-Captain. Medal dangles from a short red, white and blue ribbon with a medal clip at top engraved 1934. Housed in its original silk lined leather case with interior emblazoned By appointment to H.M. The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd., Regent Street, London W1. Medal measures 1.25 in diameter; case 2x4.5x.75. Starting Bid: $300

81159 Circa 1945 Duke of Windsor Trophy Mug. Gorgeous silver mug is the work of renowned silversmith Cartier, and bears its imprint on base. The lengthy engraving, however, will be the main draw for golf collectors and historians with an interest in this abdicated King. It reads, in full: A Golf Match of Three hundred and sixty holes between His Royal Highness The Duke of Windsor Governor of the Bahamas and Aruther J. Vernon played at Bahamas Country Club, Nassau Bahamas from November 22 1944 to January 25, 1945, His Royal Highness 5 up and 4 to go. The mug measures four and a half inches in height and three and a half inches in diameter at the base. The Dukes royal seal appears opposite the engraving. Starting Bid: $500

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81160 1934 Paul Runyan PGA Championship Gold Medal. Without a doubt, Paul Runyan, the 57, 125 lb. light hitting (barely averaging 230 yards per drive) but accurate driver of the golf ball, was the most feared little man in the game. He was considered to be the best truly light-hitting player who ever lived. He was deadly straight with his driver, fairway woods and irons, and around and on the greens he was an absolute genius. Coming of age during the Depression he learned to be tough and was known for that killer instinct; hence the nickname Little Poison. Runyan won twenty-nine times on the PGA Tour between 1930 and 1941. He won nine victories in 1933 alone and another six in 1934. In addition to winning the PGA Championships in 1934 and 1938, Runyan was the leading money winner in the U.S. in 1934. The 1934 PGA gold winners medal is the early large version and is accompanied by an unbelievable handwritten letter by Mr. Runyan describing the match as I remember it. He details each day of the match. He writes about playing my old boss Craig Wood in the nals and describes how the psychological advantage is mine. Craig could not get down in two from the rough while I two putted and have won against the odds. This letter is an important piece of PGA tournament history. This gold 1934 Winners medal designed by renowned artist and sculptor Henning Ryden is engraved Professional Golfers Association of America 1934 with set diamond on the front and scene on back depicting a idealized man in his follow through and a stylized young caddy carrying a ag. Medal measures 2 in diameter and weighs an impressive ninety-ve grams. A true work of art and the most impressive of all the Major Championship Gold Medals. The large Henning Ryden version was only used for about ten years, being replaced in the mid 1930s with a smaller version in a less classical motif. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $7,500

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81161 1938 Paul Runyan PGA Championship Gold Medal. The diminutive 57, 125lb. Paul Runyan, who averaged only 230 yards per drive, was considered the best little man in the game. He was extremely accurate o the tee and from the fairway and was magical around and on the greens. His nickname Little Poison personied a erce competitor with that Killer Instinct. He won 29 tour victories on the PGA Tour between 1930 and 1941. In addition to winning the 1934 and 1938 PGA Championship tournaments, Runyan played on the Ryder Cup team in 1933 and 1935 and was the leading money winner in 1934. The 1938 PGA gold winners medal is the later smaller version and is accompanied by an unbelievable hand written letter by Mr. Runyan describing The Story of the 1938 PGA Championship In the letter, he describes all of the rounds concluding with the nal match against Sam Snead when I truly had magic in my clubs shooting 66 in the morning round winning all four of the 5 par holes, going to lunch 5 up. Then in the second round... ending the match on the eleventh hole 8 up and 7 to play, which constituted the shortest PGA Championship nal match in PGA history! In fact I believe this nal match may have been the most signicant match in the history of golf, proving that in golf a good little person has a better chance against a good big person than in any other sport. This gold 1938 Winners medal is engraved The Professional Golfers Association of America Championship Winner 1938 with inset diamond on the front and a modern golfer swinging a golf club with a allegorical nymph in the background on the back. The medal measures 1.75 and weighs forty-eight grams. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $7,500

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The Bobby Jones Collection of Early Championship Medals.


Robert Tyre (Bobby) Jones, Jr. (1902 -1971) was undoubtedly the greatest golfer of his era, and many would assert that he was the greatest golfer ever. His competitive golfing career started at age fourteen when he captured the Georgia State Amateur and entered the United States Amateur for the first time, a Championship he was to win a record five times before retiring from tournament golf in 1930 at the age of just twenty-eight. During that span of fourteen years Bobby Jones only played in fifty-four competitive events, over half of them while he was still a maturing minor under the age of twenty-one. In truth, Jones was a part time golfer who packed his clubs away in the fall and brought them out again in the spring. Incredibly, Bobby Jones won an amazing twenty-two times out of the fifty-four events he entered. Of the twenty-three major events he played in during his adult years (1923 to 1930), he captured three of three British Opens, four of eight U.S. Opens (with two runner-up finishes), five of eight U.S. Amateurs (with one runner-up), and one of three British Amateurs for an incredible winning rate of thirteen of twenty-three. As is well known, Jones captured all four Major Championships in his last season of 1930, the legendary Grand Slam. No golfer before or since has compiled such an impressive winning streak. Today, trophies are traditionally the prize given for winning golf tournaments. In Jones day, however, an important trophy was usually held for only a year and then had to be returned for the next champion to hold for his tenure. The permanent prize awarded was a medal, gold for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third (and sometimes for fourth place, especially in match play events where 3rd and 4th places were co-equal as both were quarter-finalists). Jones compiled a small but impressive treasure trove of medals from his playing days. According to Sidney Matthew, the foremost expert on Bobby Jones (The Life and Times of Bobby Jones and The History of Bobby Jones Golf Clubs, plus nearly a dozen other Jones related golf books), the great man kept his tournament hardware in a small chest in the dining room of his home in Atlanta. In 1967, Jones donated his Major Championship Medals to the United States Golf Association Museum, where they reside today in the magnificent Bobby Jones Room (along with some other historic Jones memorabilia such as Jones famous putter called Calamity Jane). A few other Jones medals were donated to other museums and golf clubs. However, a very few of the non-major medals remained in the Jones family and eventually descended to Bobbys grandchildren, Bob IV and Adele. Offered here are five medals owned by granddaughter Adele. Dr. Glaser obtained them in 1992 through renowned golf collectibles dealer Mort Olman, who brokered the medals for Adele. Each Medal comes with a signed statement from Adele attesting to her consignment of the medal to Mr. Olman.

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81162 1919 Bobby Jones Southern Golf Association Open Runner-Up Silver Medal. Front has the initials SGA embedded in an ornate design including a bag of golf clubs. Back reads Open Tournament Atlanta September 8-10-1919, Robt. T. Jones Jr., Runner Up. A makers mark at the bottom is stamped Sterling. The pendant measures 1.5 in diameter and exhibits mild tarnishing which could easily be eliminated if desired. Weight is twenty-two grams. The seventeen-year old Jones nished second by a single stroke to professional Jim Barnes, a PGA and U.S. Open Champion. He was also the Runner-up in the U.S. Amateur and Canadian Open that year. This is one of the earliest Jones awards ever made available for public sale. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500

81163 1920 Bobby Jones Western Golf Association Amateur Medal. Front reads Western Golf Association Amateur Championship, and depicts the Western Golf Association logo. Back reads 1920 Semi-Finalist Won by Robert T. Jones Jr. The Jones name appears to be be a later inscription, though it came to Dr. Glaser fully inscribed as shown. It was not unusual for medals to be awarded at the conclusion of an event without the names inscribed. Often, the winner either left them uninscribed or else added his name at a later date. The bronze with silver wash medal measures approximately 1.5 in diameter and weighs twenty-four grams. Minor oxidation the only issue of note. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500

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81164 1921 Bobby Jones Western Golf Association Open Silver Fourth Place Medal. Front reads Western Golf Association Open Championship around the perimeter with the WGA logo in the center. The back reads 1921 Fourth Place Won by Robert T. Jones, Jr. The makers mark, Spaulding & Co., is stamped into the bottom. The Western Open was a very big event in the early days and is still played today on the PGA Tour, the third oldest continuous golf tournament in America. In the 1921 event Jones made a rare appearance, breaking his normal routine of playing in only a few events every year. Walter Hagen won the Western Open in 1921. The medal measures approximately 1.25 in diameter and weighs fteen grams. No condition issues of note beyond typical tarnishing. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500

81165 1922 Bobby Jones Southern Golf Association Team Amateur Medal. Front reads SGA along with the Associations ocial ornate design including a bag of clubs. The back is inscribed Member of Winning Team, Amateur Championship Event, June 1922, Won by Robert T. Jones Jr. Of. Jones won the Southern Amateur in June of that same year at his home course of East Lake in Atlanta. Mr. Buford McCarty, Executive Secretary of the Southern Golf Association, recently responded to an inquiry in which he surmised that, ... In 1922 when Mr. Jones won the Southern Amateur for the third time, there was, a team competition and he was one of four members of the winning team. The teams were apparently comprised of four members of the same club and the winners had the best aggregate score over 18 holes. The winning team members, representing Atlanta Athletic Club, were Bobby Jones Jr (75), Perry Adair (75), Tess Bradshaw (78) and Charles Rainwater (80). The round of golf in which Jones scored 75 on that day was also the qualifying round for the Southern Amateur. Jones tied for the lowest qualifying score, but he declined to play o for the medalist honor with two other qualiers who also shot 75. Jones often stated that he did not like to be the medalist in a match play qualifying round, so it is not surprising that he did not enter the playo. The medal measures 1.5 in diameter and remains in ne condition with tarnishing the only issue of note. Weight eighteen grams. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500
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81166 1930 Bobby Jones Signed Spectators Scorecard from U.S. Amateur TournamentCompletion of Historic Grand Slam! The enormous historical importance of the presented scorecard almost slipped by us, as a vintage notation from the original owner on the rear cover improperly hypothesizes a date of C. 1926. But a quick Internet search for Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, Pennsylvania (today more appropriately named the Merion Golf Club) nds that this was the site of the U.S. Amateur in 1930. Bobby Jones had already won the British Amateur, British Open and U.S. Open of 1930 when he entered this tournament, so all eyes were upon him at Merion to see if he could complete the rst ever sweep of all four Majors, known to history as the Grand Slam. Of course, Jones did indeed prove victorious, and his opponent for the nal thirty-six holes was a golfer named Eugene Homans. Jones led by seven holes after the morning round, and when both Jones and Homans parred the eleventh hole in the afternoon, Jones lead stood at eight holes with seven to play. The Grand Slam was his. The presented scorecard was carried and scored by a spectator for the twenty-nine holes of competition between Jones and Homans it required to seal the formers victory, concluding with their matching par fours on the eleventh hole. Wisely, the spectator approached the victorious golfer for his autograph, applied with the spectators scoring pencil with 9/10 boldness. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only known signature from Jones that can be denitively pegged to the very day of his Grand Slam realization, and as such stands as one of the most desirable Jones autographs in the hobby. The scorecard exhibits minor handling wear but no damage of note. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000
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81167 1920s-30s Bobby Jones Personal Photograph Album. This lot contains an unbelievable collection of fty photographs from the Estate of Bobby Jones wife. Photos include teenager Bobby and Perry Adair, his good friend, who were called the Dixie Whiz Kids. There are many photos of the Jones family, including the wedding of Bob and Mary, photos of Bobs children, mother and dad (The Colonel). There are candids of Bob swinging his golf club, the familys North Carolina cabin, and his Hollywood portrait in color and black-and-white. There are numerous press photos depicting scenes from the movie short lms he made with movie stars of the time, from his Hollywood years. There are also shots from his association with Coca-Cola. There are views of his ticker-tape parade and many others too numerous to mention. All of these photos are mounted in a special leather album. This collection of important photographs gives a glimpse into the life and times of Bobby Jones. Most of these photos are one of a kind and in excellent to mint condition and tend to be 8x10 in size or larger, with a small percentage in snapshot format. These photos are from the same collection that included Bobs Green Jacket, cleek, and winners medals. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $500

81168 1933 Bobby Jones Signed Photograph, PSA/DNA Mint 9. Extraordinary signed photo dates to the very year that Augusta National, the venerated home of the Masters Tournament founded by Jones and investor Cli Roberts, opened for play. The classic image of Jones in his follow-through nds the Grand Slam winner in his prime, as does the bold black fountain pen inscription that reads, To Caroline J. Stephens, With best wishes, Robt. T. Jones, Jr., Sept. 6, 1933. The slightest bend extending perhaps an inch from the right side will only be apparent upon the closest of inspection, otherwise the image presents as NRMT. Jones signed photos from the 1920s and 1930s are quite rare and considerably more desirable than those signed in later years as Jones health began to fail, and this example rates near the top of that coveted vintage population. Graded PSA/DNA Mint 9. Full Grading LOA from PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81169 1960 Bobby Jones Signed Book. One of the great sportsmen of the twentieth century, Jones once dismissed plaudits rendered to him for taking a penalty stroke for an infraction during the US Open which nobody else had witnessed with the statement, You may as well praise a man for not robbing a bank. Here he inscribes a ne copy of his hardcover Golf Is My Game to a fan, penning For Dale Curtis, With best wishes, Robert T. Jones, Jr. His black ballpoint ink registers at a splendid 9+/10. Below is a second inscription from the gentleman who acquired the inscription for his friend. The rare original dust jacket exhibits moderate wear but otherwise there are no condition aws worthy of note. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81170 1916 Walter Hagen Shawnee Open Winners Gold Medal. The fth annual Shawnee Open tournament was held in August at the famous Shawnee On The Delaware resort. Hagen took home the $250 rst prize with rounds of 75, 75, 75 and 73, winning by four strokes. The Shawnee golf clubs impressive stag mascot appears in relief on the obverse of this distinctive medal, with verso engraved Annual Open Tournament 1916, Winner Walter C. Hagen. Makers mark at bottom is stamped Caldwell & Co. 14K.Medal was originally purchased at auction as Lot #305 from Sporting Antiquities in 1990, having been consigned by the Hagen family. The medal measures approximately 1.5 in diameter and presents in ne, undamaged condition. Weight is eighteen grams. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500
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81171 1916 Walter Hagen Metropolitan Open Championship Gold Medal. Walter Hagen won this fourteen karat Gold Medal at the Garden City Golf Club in 1916. It was Walters rst of three consecutive wins in the Met Open, a tournament which Hagen stated in his autobiography ranked just below the U.S. Open in importance at that time. In this event Hagen shot 74 in a playo to beat Jim Barnes and Charles Honer after all three tied with a four round total of 307. Hagens rounds were 77, 79, 78 and 73. Engraved on the back is Eleventh Open Championship Won By Walter C. Hagen. The front reads Metropolitan Golf Association Tournament Garden City Golf Club July 13-14 1916. The medal is equipped with a loop for a chain, and measures approximately 1.25 in diameter. Weight is thirty-six grams. The condition is near mint. Provenance: Consigned to Sporting Antiquities auction by the Hagen family in 1991, Lot #920. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500

81172 1920 Walter Hagen Metropolitan Championship Gold Medal. This year marked the third consecutive win for The Haig in this important event. He also won in 1916 and 1919 (due to World War I there was no tournament held in 1917 or 1918). The tournament was held at Greenwich Country Club in Connecticut. Hagen won in a playo over Long Jim Barnes with a 70 to Barnes 74. The medal is uninscribed on the back but it is well documented as Hagens, with the front stating Metropolitan Golf Association, 13th Open Championship 1920. This medal was bought at auction in 1990, having been consigned by the Hagen family to Sporting Antiquities annual auction, Lot #304. The fourteen karat gold medal measures just over 1.25 in diameter and weighs thirty-four grams. Excellent condition. Lot derives from the Philadelphia Private Golf Museum. Starting Bid: $2,500

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81173 1925 Walter Hagen PGA Championship Gold Medal. Walter Hagen was the outstanding golfer of his era and won a total of 11 major championships, comprising the US Open in 1914 & 1919, the British Open Championship in 1922, 1924, 1928 & 1929 and the US PGA Championship in 1921, 1924, 1925, 1926 and in 1927. Only Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have surpassed Hagens record in majors. This 1925 PGA gold winners medal was left as collateral for a liquor bill in Palm Springs, California and was never reclaimed (a letter describing the circumstances from Fred Coops & Co./Collector Gallery accompanies this lot.) The tournament was played at Olympia Field Country Club. In the rst round defending champion Walter Hagen dispatched low qualier Al Watrous in a playo on hole number thirty-nine. In the next match Hagen easily beat Mike Brady 7 & 6. The quarter nal had Haig rallying to beat Leo Diegel on the fourth overtime hole. Hagen easily beat Harry Cooper 3 & 1 in the seminal and in the nal round The Haig beat Wild Bill Melhorn 6 & 5 on the thirty-rst hole. The medal is engraved Professional Golfers Association of America with Walter Hagens name and 1925 date with set diamond on the front. The back has engraving depicting a mythical man swinging a golf club with another gure carrying a ag. Medal measure 2 in diameter and weighs 125 grams. Starting Bid: $10,000

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81174 1929 Walter Hagen British Open & Ryder Cup Tournament Used Golf Bag. One of the most extraordinary Golden Age golng relics ever to surface in the collecting hobby, this brown leather bag accompanied Hagen during his storied 1929 exploits in the United Kingdom as he claimed his fourth and nal Open Championship and as he captained an American team that fell to the Brits in the Ryder Cup. The enormous historical relevance of the bag is matched only by its ironclad provenance, supplied in the form of photographs of Hagen engaged in the tournaments in question, and a letter from renowned golf collector Mark Emerson that traces each step of the bags ownership from Hagen to present. In its entirely, Emersons letter reads: Walter Hagens golf bag from the 1929 Ryder Cup Matches This golf bag was the property of Walter Hagen when he played in the 1929 Ryder Cup Golf Matches at Moortown, the British Open at Muireld and other events in and around that time period. It is hand-made, hand-tooled all leather with remnants of USA and the American ag on the side of the bag and the golf ball pouch. His imprinted name is still easily readable and very faintly Ryder Cup Team is embossed around the circular bottom band of the bag. As to provenance, Hagen gave this bag to his friend Dick Stranahan, a longtime PGA Tour member and eventual curator of the PGA Hall of Fame when it was located in Pinehurst. When Mr. Stranahan decided to part with some of his accumulated golf memorabilia, I acquired this bag and a handful of his major championship badges in February of 2001. The transaction was arranged by golf memorabilia dealer Mort Olman of Cincinnati, Ohio. I sold the bag to Connor Lewis in November 2008. Mr. Lewis is the consignor of the bag to this Signature auction. Lewis supplies as further documentation a 2009 letter from Bob Lilac, who worked with his brothers at the L.A. Young factory that made Hagens clubs. His letter states, in part: The photos you sent of Walter Hagens 1929 Ryder Cup bag were fascinating. I only saw that bag one time and it was before I started working with my brothers at LA Young. That bag has seen a lot of action, and it seems it shows. As far as I know Walter used that bag for his entire 1929 trip to Europe. Im afraid I cannot answer how much he used the bag once he came back to the States. While several photos of Hagen with the bag are included in the lot, the photography is such that only a couple provide denitive views. Best is an image of Hagen chipping to the green in the Ryder Cup, his caddy holding the bag to his right. The distinctive diamond-shaped tooling below the rim of the bag is apparent, as is the zipper that runs the length of the bag and the octagonal combination lock plate attached to the zipper of the golf ball compartment. We can also spot the diamond tooling in the image of Hagen dressed as an aviator in front of an airplane, snapped just prior to the Open. The bag is at his feet. Note that these photographs are high-quality second generation prints. Wear and age have claimed the bulk of the decorations recounted in Emersons letter of provenance, but the remnants are still visible to the eye. Much more apparent is the Walter Hagen USA lettering on the lid of the ball bag, imprinted in silver. One must not mistake this wear as damage, however, as the bag remains remarkably solid and complete, with some separation at the zipper areas and a loose lower handle (beneath which the year 1929 is stamped into the leather) the only issues more serious than general surface abrasion. Certainly the condition concerns fall far short of compromising the enormous aesthetic appeal, and have no bearing whatsoever upon its unmatched historical importance. Letter of provenance from Mark Emerson. Letter of provenance from Bill Lilac. Pair of photo matches and numerous other images of bag in tournament use. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81175 1929 Walter Hagen Signed Oversized British Open Photograph. The nest Hagen signed photograph on earth? Weve yet to encounter a legitimate contender. Every aspect of this treasure of the links is superlative in quality, from the artistry of the photographic portrait, to its ideal historical positioning, to the oversized dimensions of the print, to the magnicent form and function of the inscription. Hagens 9+/10 black fountain pen ink on the cardboard mount serves as the photos caption, My second shot 18th hole - Muireld - 1929, Walter Hagen. The iconic golfer casts a condent glance toward the pin as he stands ready to place the exclamation point upon his denitive Open victory. The image itself measures 9.5x12.5, a rare and expensive format for the period. The signed mount expands the full dimensions to 14x17. A visual tour de force, and the perfect companion to Hagens golf bag from the 1929 Open likewise presented within this auction. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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81176 1908 London Summer Olympics Bronze Medal, Yachting. The London Games were originally scheduled in Naples, but a Mount Vesuvius eruption (the same volcano that buried Pompeii in AD 79) erupted on April 7, 1906, devastating the city of Naples. London was selected as the new venue. This bronze medal from the relocated Games is engraved on its edge Second Prize, 15 Meter Yacht Race. This may seem like quite a short distance for such a race, but the measurement actually refers to the size of the vessel. Interestingly, there were no participants in this sailing class, so this medal went unclaimed. This medal would have been awarded to the crew of the second place nisher; the captain would have received a silver medal with Second Prize designation. The medals obverse pictures a victorious athlete being crowned by with a laurel, and the words Olympic Games, London 1908. Verso features a warrior on horseback and winged Victory. Medal is 1.25 diameter, in ne condition with minimal tarnishing. Starting Bid: $500

81178 1936 Berlin & 1948 London Olympic Games Participation Medals Lot of 2. Highly collectible bronze relics were issued to athletes competing at the highest level of international amateur competition. The Berlin Olympics are best remembered for Jesse Owens brave refutation of Adolf Hitlers twisted world view, while London was the rst Games after a twelve-year hiatus brought about by the Second World War. Each medal exhibits only light handling wear, still eectively evoking the spirit of international camaraderie lost during the years in between. Starting Bid: $200

81177 1920s-40s West Point (Army) Team Oversized Photographs Lot of 23. The size and scope of this intriguing collection leaves little doubt that West Point is the derivation, and the oversized (11x14 average) format of the individual photos strongly suggests that they were on public display at our nations most illustrious military institution of higher learning. The sports represented are baseball (6), basketball (6), hockey (6), track (4) and football (1). Condition averages VG-EX, with some lower but mainly due to edge and corner wear/damage. Each could be framed to camoague the majority of condition issues. Not included in the count are eight second-generation images of similar size, including a great shot of Dwight Eisenhower as a football player. Starting Bid: $375
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81179 1948 Summer Olympics Large Label Dye Proof. Sunken dye proof in green was made by American Bank Note for stamps made for fundraising eorts by the USA Olympic Committee. The 1948 Games were in London and St Moritz, and stamps were produced in dierent colors and sold to collectors. This rare example presents in exquisite NRMT-MT condition. Image area measures 1x1.5. Starting Bid: $375

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81181 1974 Steve Prefontaine Signed Photograph. He was known as The James Dean of Track, both for his reputation as a loner/rebel and his death in an automobile accident at age twenty-four. The American record holder in seven distance events during his lifetime, Prefontaine was responsible for the 1970s running boom and remains to this day the most recognizable name in the sport. Presented is the best signed photo weve ever encountered from Pre, taken during his warm-down lap after the 1974 Hayward Restoration meet in which he set an American record in the three-mile. The To Lane, Steve Prefontaine inscription is a bona de 10/10, acquired in Eugene, Oregon in the Fall of 1974. Photo is likewise free of aws, at 5x7 in size. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81180 1972-74 LeRoy Neiman Signed Serigraphs Lot of 2. Unquestionably the most famous sports artist of all time, and possibly the most famous living American painter in any genre, Neimans bold impressionistic style has been a part of the culture for more than half a century. Here we nd two classic examples of his work. First is Slap Shot, numbered 196/300 and measuring 29x35 in size. Some wear to the wide borders must be noted, as well as some moderate, even toning which causes no distraction. The second work pictures Duane Bobick, 1972 Olympic boxing Heavyweight contender. It is numbered 134/250 and measures 16x20. Some mounting wear at lower border will be invisible upon framing, and is the only aw of note. Each work is signed and numbered by Neiman in 10/10 pencil. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81182 1984 Greg Louganis Los Angeles Olympics Memorabilia Lot. Small assortment of garments was issued to historys most famous and decorated diver by the US Olympic committee for use at the Los Angeles Games and beyond. Included within the lot: 1) Velour warm-up suit by Levis. Patch over heart of jacket reads 1984 Los Angeles USA.. Lettering on back spells USA. 2) Levis jeans, heavily worn. Tag inside waistband reads Made Exclusively for Gold Medal Winners, 1984 Olympics by Levi Strauss & Co. Letter of provenance from Greg Louganis. Starting Bid: $150
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81183 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics Torch. It was an Olympics best remembered for Carl Lewis four gold medals to match Jesse Owens and Mary Lou Rettons awless vault in womens gymnastics. Presented is one of the torches that carried the Olympic ame from its home in Athens to the City of Angels. Highly collectible artifact exhibits ame darkening and minor denting of the crown of the torch and some wear to the leather handle, but presents well and continues to symbolize the best of athletic competition and international brotherhood. Zippered case is included. Starting Bid: $375

81184 1985-86 Tom Sneva Indianapolis 500 Race Worn Fire Suit with Sneva Letter. Ironclad provenance is supplied in the form of a signed letter from the star driver himself, who states: I, Tom Sneva, certify that this is the actual Skoal Bandit racing suit that I wore in the 1985 and 1986 Indianapolis 500 Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The suit will provide ample evidence for those ghting the notion that auto racing isnt a real sport, as the ame-retardant garment exhibits considerable wear and friction scung to illustrate the physical demands of driving two hundred miles per hour. Various sponsors patches adorn the chest and sleeves, and Snevas name is embroidered at right chest. The 1983 Indy 500 winner crashed out of both races for which he wore this suit. Also included in the lot are three signed photos, a signed cap and a commemorative pin. Letter of provenance from Tom Sneva. Starting Bid: $500

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81185 1994 Victory Signed Lithographs with Neil Armstrong, Muhammad Ali Lot of 12. It was a noble cause which, unlike its featured signer, never got o the ground. Our consignors father commissioned one hundred of these lithographs to be produced and sold to benet a youth sports charity, but various obstacles stopped the project before its inception. So our valued Heritage clientele will instead be the beneciary of this noble undertaking, honoring human accomplishment with the signatures of seven men who reached the pinnacle of their chosen elds of endeavor. In the large white bottom border of each 18.5x22 numbered print, we encounter autographs of the following: Lee Iacocca, Walter Cronkite, Neil Armstrong, Sir Edmund Hillary, Gordie Howe, Hank Aaron and Muhammad Ali. Feel like adding some more? Anybody would be honored to be asked, but choose wisely. Perhaps Pete Rose, Emmitt Smith or a President of the United States. The rst two signers appear in blue ink, the rest in pencil, all 9/10 or better. The artist has signed in pencil as well. With Neil Armstrong signed lithographs selling for thousands on their own, this exciting piece carries enormous investment potential. All pieces have been untouched since their creation and present in NRMT-MT condition. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $3,750

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81186 1996 Summer Olympics Torch & Other Ephemera from Bearer. Tim Schubert of Milledgeville, Georgia got the thrill of a lifetime when he was tapped by the Olympic Committee to carry the Olympic ame on one leg of the path from the res home in Athens, Greece to its terminus at the Atlanta Games. This lot contains the torch he carried, his 1996 Olympic Torch Relay guest pass and a pair of images of him during his run. The torch exhibits minor warping at the top from the intense heat of the ames and general storage wear, as do the accompanying pieces, but all present well. Atlanta torches are quite tough, and almost never seen with the additional material oered here. Starting Bid: $375

81187 2003 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Winn-Dixie 250 Race Used Dashboard. Sheet metal dashboard was removed from Juniors winning Chevy, which took the checkered ag on the Fourth of July 2003 as the NASCAR favorite posted a 153.715 average speed at Daytona. The dashboard is consigned by Jim Kleinberg, who was the Chairman of the Dale Jr. Celebrity/Sports Auction to benet the Make a Wish foundation in 2007. Kleinberg himself was the winning bidder for this piece, which was autographed by Earnhardt in black sharpie prior to the sale. Provenance is supplied in the form of a notarized letter from Kleinberg and digital photos of Dale Jr. at the signing, another shot of Kleinberg and Earnhardt posing together, and a digital image of the yer for the charity auction (see our online listing for these images). Kleinberg explains that the large D.M.P. on the dash stands for Dirty Mo Posse, the nickname for Dales group of friends in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dash measures 48 in length. Letter of provenance from consignor. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $500

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The Manolete Collection.


Me piden mas de lo que puedo dar. Solo digo una cosa que tengo muchas gans de que llegue Octubre. Translation: They ask more of me than I can give. I am eager to see October come. Manolete, August 16, 1947, just twelve days before his fatal goring. When Spains greatest matador and the Miura bull Islero inflicted fatal wounds upon one another in a single bloody instant at the center of the Linares arena on August 28, 1947, it was the culmination of a story that had begun over a century earlier, long before either was born. Manuel Rodriguez, known to history simply as Manolete, was the son and grandson of matadors. His great uncle Pepete was gored through the heart in 1862 and became the second man to die in the Madrid arena. The bull Islero had worried Manoletes handlers from their first inspection. The Miura line was known for its ferocity, sired from a line begun by a bull named Murcilago which survived twenty-eight sword strokes in an 1879 meeting with renowned matador Rafael Molina Snchez. The gallery shouted for mercy for the brave bull, and its blood lived on in Spains most feared breed. But it was not just the bulls native ferocity but his unpredictability that worried Manoletes handlers. While bullfighting has its many detractors who see the tradition as barbaric and cruel, one must understand the sensibilities of its enthusiasts to gain the proper perspective. The issue is not the slaughter of the bull, but rather how willingly and artfully the matador presents his own mortality for the taking. Spectators recall how Manoletes feet remained nailed to the ground as the horns swept inches from his body, a style that honored the grand old tradition, valuing control and bravery over the flashy stunts that had begun to infiltrate the sport. And Manolete preferred to kill in the most dangerous style, directly over the horns with the bull charging at him, rather than allowing the horns to pass and driving the sword home from the safety of the bulls flank. For his bravery and mastery of the kill, Manolete grew to be recognized as the greatest living matador, the Spanish equivalent of American baseballs Babe Ruth in talent and fame. Manolete had been drawn into a competition with a young matador named Luis Miguel Dominguin, who represented this flashy, youthful style slowly gaining favor. Manolete had resisted the meeting initially, but as the press and Dominguin began to paint Manolete as a coward, unwilling to face his rival, Manolete relented and agreed to the Linares contest. Dominguin thrilled the crowd with his theatrics, once sitting with his back to the bull, then kissing the bull between the horns. As Manoletes turn came, his picador was knocked from his horse by the Miura bull and the matador sprang into action, rescuing the fallen horseman and leading Islero through an intricate series of passes that had the stadium roaring with applause. Then came the time for the kill, and Manolete, in the classic style, went in over the horns. Islero hooked to the right as the blade sunk in, severing Manoletes femoral artery. Islero was dead in minutes. Manolete lasted through the night. His funeral would be the largest in the history of the nation of Spain, and radio stations played only funeral dirges for three days. Presented in the lots that follow is the most significant offering of Manolete memorabilia ever to be placed upon the public auction block. All lots derive from the personal collection of Marshall Sanchez Salinas, a close family friend of the Rodriguez family, and of Manolete himself.

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81188 1940s Manolete Owned Silk Scarf with Letter from Sister. White silk scarf was presented by Manoletes sister to Marshall Sanchez Salinas, the close friend of the Rodriguez family from whose personal collection the Manolete material oered in this Signature auction derives. A framed 1987 handwritten letter of provenance is included, naming Mr. Salinas directly and his Museo Manolete, and signed at the close. This silk embroidered scarf is listed as a donation, along with the wristwatch likewise presented in this auction. The scarf measures approximately thirty-six inches square with bold red embroidery. Some scattered staining is little distraction. A signed letter of provenance from Mr. Salinas is also included. Starting Bid: $300

81189 1940s Manolete Owned & Worn Double Breasted Suit with Photo Documentation. Another gift from Manoletes distraught mother to close family friend Marshall Sanchez Salinas was this heavy wool pinstriped navy suit with label at interior breast from Arroyo-h. nos, Madrid. Salinas explains that this was a favorite of Manoletes, and provides a pair of photographs of the legendary bullghter out on the tow while wearing it. The distinctive patterns of the pinstripes of the suit are a perfect match to the provided imagery. The highquality satin lined garment remains in splendid condition, and appears to measure to approximately an American size 38 (European 48), betting the matadors wiry frame. Salinas included letter of provenance reads, in part: I write to identify the suit that accompanies this letter as the personal property of Manuel Rodriguez (Manolete). He was photographed in this suit on many occasions. Starting Bid: $500
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81190 Wristwatch Presented to Manolete on Visit to Mexico. Though Manoletes greatest triumphs were celebrated in his home nation of Spain, his international notoriety skyrocketed upon his visits to Latin America in the late years of his life. A personal token of that trans-Atlantic excursion is presented here, an Exactus Chronographe Suisse engraved on verso Temporada 45-46, M.R. Manolete. The watch exhibits considerable wear, is missing its band and does not appear to be functional, but these concerns are of a secondary nature when considering the enormous historical appeal. The timepiece is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Marshall Sanchez Salinas, a close family friend of Manoletes in his youth. He writes, in part: I write to identify the watch that accompanies this letter as the personal property of Manuel Rodriguez (Manolete). The watch was given to him by the owner of the bullring Plaza Mexico, in honor of him ghting in the ring on opening day and to commemorate his stay in Mexico. Starting Bid: $500

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81191 Extraordinary Manolete Photograph AlbumMore than 600 Images! Simply massive leatherbound volume features embossed spine reading Album Torino, Vol. IV, J.L.R. and is lled with hundreds of rare, original photographs of the greatest matador of all time. Manolete himself is the subject of all but a scant few of the images, with most nding him at work in his craft at the center of crowded arenas. But private moments are captured as well, with images of Manolete dressing for the corrida, or praying at his shrine before the ght. There is an image of Manolete with a bandaged cheek, clearly snapped shortly after suering the wound that gave him his distinctive facial scar. We nd photos of him with his mother, at banquets full of dignitaries, and with his mistress Lupe Sino. There is a photo of his handlers leaping the wall to rescue him after being upended by a bull as Manoletes muleta utters above them. Several nd Manolete thrusting home the blade directly over the horns, the dangerous method that would ultimately seal his doom. The images are a mixture of professional photographs and private personal snapshots, varying in size from 3x5 to 7x11. Many are stamped on verso by the photographer, like Fotos de Espinosa and Foto Hermes. Dozens are real photo postcards, likely sold outside the arena. Surely this must be the most comprehensive private collection of Manolete images on earth, evidence of a mothers love for her famous son. The album was acquired from Manoletes mother by close family friend Marshall Sanchez Salinas, whose letter of provenance attends. The photos are almost uniformly NRMT, having been well protected for decades within the pages of this enormous volume. A simply stunning visual documentation of a true Spanish icon. Starting Bid: $2,000

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81192 Manoletes Montera Worn Throughout His Bullghting Career. Arguably the most noteworthy artifact from the sport of bullghting ever to reach the public auction block, the presented montera (matadors hat) is addressed in Manoletes friend and noted author Barnaby Conrads denitive study of the legends last hours, The Death of Manolete: Manolete put on his monterathe lucky hat he had worn since he was a boy, the only montera he had ever ownedand stepped into the ring. The extraordinary singularity of this artifact, the one and only constant companion of historys greatest matador throughout years of artistry and fame, elevates the piece to an almost religious stature for the bullghting acionado. Conrads book features a trio of photographs of Manolete saluting the presidentes box at Linares with this montera in his right hand, then tossing the hat to his sword handlers just moments before suffering his fatal wound. The montera is designed in the classic style, luxuriously embroidered with a silk interior bearing the makers imprint inside the crown: Luis Alvarez Lopez, Ropa de Torear, Nuez de Arce, 5.-Telef. 22 43 55, Madrid. The silk is darkened with sweat staining around the rim. The montera is accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from ninety-year old Marshall Sanchez Salinas, whose family was very close to Manoletes. Mr. Salinas was immersed in bullghting from a very early age and became a tailor of the traje de luces (suit of lights) as an adult. He writes: Manolete was gored in Linares, Spain in 1947. Soon after his death I received many items from his mother, including his matadors hat. I write to identify the hat that accompanies this note to be that of Manuel Rodriguez (Manolete). I was given the hat directly from Manuels mother shortly after his death. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81193 1947 Manolete Signed Letter Bidding Farewell to Mexico. The legendary matador became an international sensation when he took his mastery on tour in Latin America, ghting thirty-one times in Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Peru. Presented is his typed, signed letter of farewell to the people of Mexico, dated March 9, 1947, just ve months before his fatal goring in Linares, Spain. A translation: Dear Gentlemen and Friends, Above all I want to give you my thanks for the justice with which you have always treated my actions in this Republic. Also, I will appreciate very much that by means of the columns in your prestigious weekly publication, you give my most aectionate and loving farewell, regretting in my soul not having been able to do so after my last action in this plaza by reasons which everyone knows and which I feel with all my heart. I have made ample farewells to all of my comrades - matadors, picadors, banderilleros of whom I equally carry a grateful memory. I hope that my return to Spain will help in the restoration of bullghting - my sincere desire not only for my following but also for the betterment of all estas. Your loving friend who salutes you, Manuel Rodriguez Manolete. The letter is typed on Hotel Reforma, Mexico City letterhead and signed with both his birth and bullghting names at the close, the rarest of autographs. The page measures approximately 6x9 in size and is housed in what appears to be an original frame. A truly splendid artifact from the nal months of Manoletes life. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81194 The Death Mask of Manolete. It was the template for countless heroic statues erected after his passing, and the enormous marble sculpture that tops the tomb in the Cordoba graveyard where he rests. The included letter of provenance from Rodriguez family friend Marshall Sanchez Salinas reads, in part: I spent my life collecting items on the sport of Bullghting, mostly on Manolete because we were friends and it was easy for me to get things from him or his mother. As it is known he was gored in Linares, Spain in 1947. Soon after his death 3 masks were made, commonly known as Death masks. The people who received them were his mother, Jose Luis de Cordoba, and Carmen his teacher. I write to identify the mask that accompanies this note to be the Death Mask of Manuel Rodriguez (Manolete). One of only three ever made. I was given the mask directly from Manuels mother shortly after his death. The heavy plaster mask serves as a stirring, eternal study of the matador as he looked the day he died. The detail is quite remarkable, capturing even the distinctive contours of the scar on his left cheek. Accompanying the mask is a pair of photographs. The rst is an image of the death mask itself (or one of the other two) with hand-rendered white ink text and design, clearly created to be reproduced for some form of memorial issue. The second is a photo of Manoletes corpse, lying in the hospital bed where he died. Also presented is a memorial small poster (7x10) widely distributed in Spain following the matadors tragic passing. Starting Bid: $2,500
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81195 Circa 1850 Extraordinary Lemon Peel Baseball. This extraordinary baseball relic is Hall of Fame quality and tremendously rare. Of classic lemon peel construction, this ball is the rst we have handled or seen that is multicolored, which may indicate early baseball club use. After much research, we have not been able to conclude what club, if any, used this ball, but is has great color, and is of professional construction, and remains in superb condition. The National Association of Baseball Players changed the specications of baseballs in the late 1850s. Baseballs were to weigh 6.25 ounces and have a circumference of 10.25 inches. As this ball weighs two ounces and has a circumference of seven inches, it is highly likely that this ball dates to circa 1850, perhaps earlier. Starting Bid: $500 81196 Circa 1860 Brooklyn Excelsior Team Silk Ribbon. Experienced Heritage bidders will recall a remarkable oering of nineteenth century team ribbons fashioned into a display by an early player, sold in our August 2010 Platinum Night auction. Here we present a signicantly highergrade example (and slightly dierent version) of the Excelsior model contained within that display. The Excelsiors famous tour of New York, in which they defeated the Champion Club of Albany, the Victory Club of Troy, the Bualo Niagaras and the Brooklyn Atlantics, was the the most noteworthy baseball tour of the pre-Civil War era, and its likely this ribbon dates to that excursion. The pale blue ribbon measures approximately 2.75x9 in size. Mild wear is to be expected, but our catalog imagery should properly attest to the ne aesthetics. Ribbon is framed to nal dimensions of 5.5x12. Starting Bid: $200

81197 Circa 1860 Baltimore Pastime Team Silk Ribbon. From the same source that provided this auction with a rare Brooklyn Excelsior ribbon comes this exciting relic from the Baltimore Pastime B.B.C. Regular Heritage bidders will recall our April 2011 oering of a trophy baseball featured on the PBS program Antiques Roadshow which memorialized a contest between this club and the Brooklyn Atlantics, dated June 23, 1859. Ribbons such as this were traded between opposing players as a friendly gesture of camaraderie. The 1x7.5 silk relic exhibits some staining and minimal tattering at the ends, but our catalog imagery should indicate that the aesthetics of this exciting survivor of baseballs infancy remain strong. Starting Bid: $500

81198 1867 Home Run Polka Sheet Music. Time to dust o the accordian and the tuba, as we present one of the very earliest baseball-themed examples of sheet music ever printed, dating just two years after the close of the American Civil War. The magnicent cover image, thrillingly printed in a rare two-color format, is the big winner here, and the visual appeal is tremendous with just a few age spots and edge toning to note. We must report that the spine of the sheet music is split (typical of most period examples), but all pieces remain present and the aesthetics do not suer as a result. Dimensions 10.5x13.75. Starting Bid: $250

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81199 1879 Cincinnati Star B.B.C. Application to Join National League. Extraordinary early document dates to the third year of existence of the Senior Circuit, and represents the apparent failed attempt of a club from the birthplace of professional baseball to join its ranks. The text, in full: Cincinnati, Oct. 25th, 1879: N.E. Young, Esq., Secy National League of Prof. B.B. Clubs. Sir, The Cincinnati Star Base Ball Assn hereby makes formal application for the vacancy in the League caused by the resignation of the Cinti. Club. Respectfully, Justus Thorner, Prest., Chas. T. Blackburn, Secy. The calligraphic text is gorgeously scripted on letterhead providing a panoramic image of the City of Cincinnati, and is imprinted with the seal of the Star club. Original storage/mailing folds are evident, with some minor edge wear and staining, but the piece remains fully intact and perfect for display. A thrilling relic from the infancy of the Majors. Starting Bid: $750

81201 1884 New York Metropolitans vs. Philadelphia Athletics Scorecard. Early contest was a massacre for the eventual American Association Champs, who appear to have notched a twelve to nothing shutout of the visiting Athletics if we are to believe the penciled scorecard. The cover of the diminutive (unfolded dimensions 6x7) scorecard features a charming cartoonish portrait of a batter retired on strikes, and the back cover an advertisement for Wm. S. Kimball & Co. tobacco. Here we nd minor paper loss, which, along with light general handling wear, is the only condition issue of note. Starting Bid: $150

81200 1880 Boston Base Ball Association Stock Certicate. Fully executed stock certicate for the Boston Red Caps was issued to James F. Balch, in the amount of one share of capital stock. Details of an 1882 stock transfer appear on verso. The entire document measures 5.25x12, and remains in solid condition with just minimal staining and a few storage folds. The stub at left remains axed with its original straight pin. A very interesting and very early artifact from the infancy of professional ball. Starting Bid: $150

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81202 1884 Union Association Base Ball ContractOnly Example Known! Federal League (1914-15) material is very tough. Players League (1890) is tougher still. But artifacts from the Union Association, essentially little more than a brief ight of fancy of a young St. Louis millionaire named Henry Lucas, has them both beat by a country mile. While the Union Association is conventionally listed as a Major League, historians debate this status due mainly to the markedly inferior talent compared to the National League and National Association against which it competed. Such arguments do not, however, diminish the intense desirability and collectibility of Union Association memorabilia. Executed in October of 1883, this players contract secures the services of rst baseman Charles Levis for the single season of the Union Associations existence. Or, at least, it appears to do so, as records show that Levis did not in fact play for the Chicago Union BB Club, as this contract indicates, but rather the Baltimore Monumentals, with which he batted a middling .228. It is unclear how or why this contract was negated. The impressive four-page document dictates a salary of twelve hundred dollars, and is signed at the close by Levis, the team president and the teams manager. The cover of the contract is signed by William Warren White, a Civil War vet who served as secretary of the Union Association. The ancient document exhibits fold line wear with minor separation and scattered staining, but such minor concerns must be forgotten in light of its population one status. Completely unfolded, the document measures 14x17. Starting Bid: $3,000

81203 1890 Cleveland Infants vs. New York Giants Players League Scorecard. Often called the Brotherhood League as it emerged from the Brotherhood of Professional Base-Ball Players, the sports rst players union, the Players League was the rst genuine challenger to the National League, but poor funding and lack of condence conned its existence to a single season. You think Federal League material is tough? The Brotherhood is a quarter-century older with half the running time. This four-page scorecard features marvelous period advertising throughout and is fully scored, noting three home runs in the contest, an eleven to eight victory for the visiting Giants. Future Hall of Fame participants included Buck Ewing, Roger Connor, Jim ORourke and Ed Delahanty. Very minor edge chipping represents the entirety of condition concerns, short of period fans pencil writing on the cover. A stupendously rare relic for the advanced nineteenth century collector. Starting Bid: $375
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81204 1894 The Temple Cup Two-Step March Sheet Music. Exceedingly rare publication will be music to the ears of 19th century baseball collectors, providing world class aesthetics punctuated by a fantastic team photograph of the World Champion New York Giants. The team that conquered Ned Hanlons famed Baltimore Orioles poses on the sheet musics cover in a classic Victorianage studio setting, with legends Roger Conner (sic), Amos Rusie and John Ward among those pictured. An image of the actual Temple Cup trophy appears above. Some edge wear and chipping, along with a two-inch tear at right edge of the cover, must be noted in a discussion of condition, but our catalog imagery should properly indicate that these distractions are minor at best. Considering the impressive size (10.5x14) and the delicacy of the pages, the condition could only be identied as cause for celebration. While the cover provides all the graphic reworks, were pleased to report that all interior pages are present and accounted for as well. Starting Bid: $375

81206 Early Twentieth Century Handpainted Lamp with Sports Theme. Turn of the century artifact straddles the line between decorative art and sports collectible, and may be the only piece in your collection of which your wife will approve. The glass body and matching glass shade are adorned with wonderful handpainted portraits of athletes at their craft, including a baseball player, golfer, oarsman, soccer, tennis, croquet and eld hockey players. The piece began its life as an oil lamp but was converted to electricity during the Edison years and remains functional in that regard. The base measures eighteen inches in height inclusive of its metal base and top, with the shade measuring approximately nine inches tall and fteen inches in diameter. Condition is remarkably strong given the age and delicate construction of the lamp, with no cracking or chipping to report. A most elegant artifact that will class up your trophy room in a hurry. Starting Bid: $500 81205 1899-1902 Spalding Scorebook with Brooklyn Superbas Contests. A dream piece for the baseball historian, featuring sixty fully scored games from the Superbas against the rest of the National League. Hall of Fame names abound throughout, including Keeler, Jennings, Lajoie, Wagner, Clarke, Burkett, Beckley and more. The Spaldings Club Score Book No. 5 (as embossed on cover) exhibits some handling wear and a weak spine, but the interior pages survive with only minor edge toning. A fascinating out-by-out view into the turnof-the-century game. Starting Bid: $300

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81207 1901 Boston Red Sox Stock Certicate Number OneThe Birth of a Franchise! Perhaps the most signicant artifact relating to the history of the Boston Red Sox ever placed upon the public auction block, this seminal document is the very rst public stock certicate ever issued by the Boston American League Base-Ball Club, granting to Joseph C. Pelletier eight shares of Capital Stock. Pelletier, the teams rst president, is best remembered in history as the Massachusetts District Attorney and lead prosecutor of Charles Ponzi, namesake of the pyramid scheme that sunk Bernie Mado. Clearly this investment in a baseball club which would come to be one of American sports premier franchises was considerably more solid. The 9x11.5 certicate is lled out and signed twice by Pelletier, once as the stockholder and again as team president at lower right. The teams treasurer also signs at bottom. A third Pelletier signature appears upon the attached stub at left, which expands the complete dimensions of the display to almost fourteen inches in width. Some chipping along the left edge of the stub remains clear of the writing. Each piece is dated August 19, 1901, less than four months after the Boston Americans debuted at Huntington Avenue Grounds with legendary hurler Cy Young on the mound. A transfer agreement on verso adds to the historical intrigue, as Pelletier transfers six shares to John I. Taylor, the son of the Boston Globe publisher who owned the Red Sox from 1904 until 1911. This agreement is dated May 7, 1904, and therefore clearly relates to this transfer of power. A fourth Pelletier autograph attends. The certicate remains in strong condition, with some expected age toning and mild edge wear. The original 1901 embossed foil seal at lower right shows some wear but remains in place. Of course minor concerns about condition must be dismissed in light of the tremendous rarity and relevance of this singularly important relic. Though the legal signicance of this stock may have lapsed, the certicate remains a true investment piece for the advanced collector. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81208 1907 Detroit Tigers Team Cabinet Photograph with Ty Cobb. The nest team shot weve yet encountered of this Dead Ball Era powerhouse that claimed three straight American League pennants (1907-09) but never could grab that ultimate brass Fall Classic ring. Hall of Fame manager Hughie Jennings corrals the team mascot at center, and the twenty-year old Georgia Peach sits just beyond his right shoulder, clutching a bat and a elding glove in his hands. Wahoo Sam Crawford, who would follow Cobb into the Hall of Fame in 1957, stands third from left. The condition of the piece is simply stunning, with the 8x10 photograph and the cardboard mount that expands the dimensions to 10x12 exhibiting only the lightest of wear. Almost surely the most pristine surviving example. Starting Bid: $1,000

81209 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Panoramic Photograph. History was made in our August 2011 Platinum Night auction when a high-grade example of this photograph from the personal collection of back-up catcher Paddy OConnor realized $26,290. While the hobby had seen the image in various paper supplements from periodicals of the day, that OConnor photographic original was the rst of its type to surface. Here we encounter just the second. Though lacking the pristine condition of that rst example, the presented image of Honus Wagner, Vic Willis, Fred Clarke and the gang is not too far behind. The 9x31 photo is axed to a cardboard mount which extends the nal dimensions to approximately 12x33. The mount is chipped at far right and the upper left corner, but only in the latter instance is the image itself aected, losing a small portion of the print well clear of the central focus. The mount has otherwise served its passenger well, saving the panorama from the tearing and creasing so common in similar representations. In terms of surface area, we can honestly report that 98% of the image enjoys a NRMTMT status. A thoroughly appealing and impressive visual documentation of the rst Pittsburgh Pirates World Championship team. Starting Bid: $1,500
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81210 1913 Ebbets Field Brick & 1950s Flatbush Avenue Street Sign. The charming little Brooklyn ballpark fell to the wrecking ball in 1960, ending a forty-seven year stand at 55 Sullivan Place. The presented brick labeled Brigham, well documented as the fundamental building block of the stadium, was loaded into the station wagon of Brooklyn resident Anne Dundon from the demolition site in 1960, and presents today with a small axed plaque. Also here is a metal Flatbush Ave. street sign from the Jackie Robinson era, the perfect display companion piece. Each item exhibits expected wear but no distracting damage to note. Photocopy of notarized letter of provenance from Anne Dundon. Starting Bid: $375

81212 1914 Shoeless Joe Jackson Photograph by George Bain. Almost certainly snapped the same day as the other Bain photograph of Jackson presented within this auction, this one nds the controversial legend taking a elding pose. The awless contrast of light and dark remains the same, however, explaining Bains importance and value within the modern collecting community. Only light edge and corner wear to report here, otherwise the photo is free of noteworthy aws. Size is 3.5x5. Type 1. LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

81211 1914 Ebbets Field Opening Game Used Baseball. The rst year anniversary of the fabled Brooklyn ballpark was still a couple weeks away when Robins third baseman Red Smith fouled this ONL (Tener) ball into the stands during an April 2, 1914 preseason exhibition meeting with the New York Yankees. The ball is extensively notated in the hand of the young Brooklynite who retrieved the ancient orb: Souvenir of First Game of Season at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, April 2nd 1914, Score Brooklyn 4, N.Y. Americans 3, 10 innings. This ball knocked in the stands by Red Smith. Wheat Hits a Home Run Over the Wall. This Ball Picked Up by John F. Kemp, Brooklyn N.Y. An intriguing relic of a rivalry which wouldnt start to heat up for another twentyseven years with the clubs meeting in the 1941 World Series. Starting Bid: $375

81213 1914 Miracle Boston Braves World Championship Leather. Exceptionally rare in any condition, and particularly in the remarkable EX state in which this specimen nds itself today, this incredible fringed leather pillow top celebrates the team responsible for one of the most improbable comebacks in the games long history. Ten games below .500 at the midpoint of the season, the Braves stormed back in the second half to win sixty-one of the nal seventy-seven to take the pennant by a landslide. A four-game sweep of the all but invincible Philadelphia Athletics in October accounts for the bold World Champions text that, along with Boston Braves above, frames the incredible photographic image imprinted on the body of the piece. Identiable in the front row are Hall of Famers Johnny Evers and Rabbit Maranville. Factory cut tassels and a stitched leather band, used to secure the piece to a pillow, ring the perimeter of this exceptional piece. Both of these features are original and unrestored, with no additional stitching as is often seen. A degree of surface wear is to be expected given the intent of the artifact as a pillow cover, though our catalog imagery should indicate that the overall aesthetics remain strong. Total dimensions are 23x24. Starting Bid: $375

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81214 1915 World Series Scorecard Picturing Babe Ruth. Bursting with historical intrigue, this exceedingly rare scorecard will draw the biggest applause for the image of a baby-faced Babe, pictured as a member of the American League Champion Boston Red Sox upon this advertising scorecard produced for the impending Fall Classic meeting with the Phillies of the National League. Other noteworthy folks pictured include Speaker, Pennock, Grover Cleveland Alexander and Senators great Walter Johnson, who appears in endorsement of a tailors wares. A full listing of National, American and World Series Champs is also printed here, as are the top ten batters for each League. The cardstock relic measures 5.5x14, making its survival all the more surprising, as light edge wear is the only condition issue of note. Starting Bid: $300 81215 1916 Chicago White Sox Team Panoramic Photograph. This remarkable photograph, measuring 8 x 26, pictures the entire 1916 squad kneeling in front of scores of postal workers in Chicago for a convention. The original, vintage mount is embossed with the details: Delegates to the Fourteenth Annual Convention of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association enjoying the National game at the White Sox Baseball Park, Chicago, Ill., Wednesday, August Ninth, Nineteen Hundred and Sixteen. An image of Comiskey Park is at left, with the caption, Home of the White Sox. At right is an image of the the famous Montgomery Ward department store, with identifying caption below. The original frame brings the overall dimensions to 14 x 31. But, of course, it is the image itself that holds the greatest appeal, picturing twenty-four members of the powerful American League squad, including six of the notorious Eight Men Out, who were banned from the game for their involvement in the throwing of the 1919 World Series. Shoeless Joe Jackson stares into the camera at far left, and as the camera pans right, it crosses paths with crooked pitchers Eddie Cicotte and Claude Lefty Williams, inelders Buck Weaver, Fred McMullin, and outelder Oscar Happy Felsch. Its a rather rough-and-tumble lot, particularly in contrast to the men in crisp suits and ties and women in owered sun hats that crowd the space behind them. The looks on their faces suggest that the day did not go well, and, in fact, it didnt. With the stands largely empty, its evident that this photo was shot post-game, as the White Sox were still smarting from a 3-1 loss to the visiting Red Sox. Short of a small imperfection at the upper right edge of the mount, only apparent upon close inspection, this piece appears just as it did when Joe and Eddie and Lefty and Happy and Buck were still innocent men, NRMT in every regard. Starting Bid: $1,000

81216 1916 World Series Program (Brooklyn). Uncle Robbie commands the cover of this scarce artifact, where an oer of a free motorcar is made if the Robins managed to sweep the BoSox, though a young southpaw pitcher named Babe Ruth had other plans. Note that there is even a stamped correction to this oer, with the words the rst four games replaced by a more specic four straight games. A vertical center fold line is apparent, as is some edge toning, but the program remains solid and complete with no tearing. The center scorecards are unmarked. A solid representation of a rare Fall Classic program. Starting Bid: $500

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81217 1916 Babe Ruth Game Ticket Stub. Intriguing early relic dates to just ten days after the twenty-one year old Bambino pitched his historic fourteen inning complete game victory over the Brooklyn Robins in the second contest of the 1916 World Series. The diculty in researching non-sanctioned games close to a century ago has hampered our ability to provide details about the October 19, 1916 event, but clearly the young Red Sox pitcher was a participant in this match at Bayside, in the outskirts of the city of Boston. Predating by over a decade the famous Bustin Babes barnstorming tour, the presented ticket is unquestionably the earliest known to name the man who would become baseballs greatest star. The stub measures 1.75x3.5 in size, with an inconsequential tiny stain at left edge but otherwise no aws of note. Blank back. Starting Bid: $200

81218 1917 Chicago Cubs & White Sox Advertising Sign. Enormous in both dimension and collector appeal, this treasure of Dead Ball Era advertising provides marvelous team photographs of both Windy City franchises wearing Patrick-Duluth Mackinaws on the diamonds at Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park respectively. Each player is identied in the lower border area of the photos, with all Eight Men Out (Gandil, McMullin, Weaver, Jackson, Risberg, Felsch, Cycotte (sic) and Williams) appearing on the World Championship White Sox side. Other notables are Vaughn and Demaree for the Cubs, and Collins, Schalk and Gleason for the Sox. The cardstock relic folds out at center to 15.5x36 in total size, and presents marvelously with professional restoration of diagonal cracks forming triangles at each upper corner. Our catalog imagery should properly indicate how inconsequential these aws appear upon viewing. Some minor dampstaining is also barely visible. Considering the size and advanced age of the piece, the condition could only fairly be characterized as impressive. Surely none ner could exist, if any others exist at all. Starting Bid: $1,000

81219 1918 New York Yankees Panoramic Wire Photograph. The rst one youve seen? That makes two of us. But, sure enough, this 10x29 photographic print on matte (gloss-free) paper bears three Nassau Photo-Film Service stamps and a typed paper caption identifying each member including Hall of Famers Frank Home Run Baker and the tiny new manager Miller Huggins (ninth and fourteenth from left respectively). A four-inch horizontal tear at far left and another an inch long at right represent the condition concerns, leaving the photo in remarkably ne shape considering its delicate nature. Yankee photography predating Ruths arrival is quite scarce, and this is one of the most appealing weve encountered from that thin supply. Starting Bid: $375

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81220 1918 Boston Red Sox Huge Photograph from Fenway Park. Even a Yankees fan would have to tip his navy NY cap to this remarkable relic, so steeped in Red Sox tradition that you can almost smell the salt air wafting in from Boston Harbor. Dont let the 2004 and 2007 successes distract youthis 1918 edition is still the denitive Boston Red Sox World Championship team, and the baby-faced Bambino standing fourth from left appears poised to unleash his curse upon an unsuspecting New England populace. Joining Bill Buckner in Red Sox infamy is Harry Frazee standing at far left, the man whose theatrical aspirations set the stage for almost nine decades of suering. At lower right youll nd the attribution to Carl Horner, the most noteworthy and collectible photographer of the Dead Ball Era whose works are reproduced upon dozens of early tobacco cards including the fabled Honus Wagner T206. So with the subject and the creator each representing the pinnacle of desirability, it only makes sense that the geography of the photos derivation continues in the trend. The 21x27 image, mounted to a heavy cardboard backing, kept hope alive through a Biblical plague of heartbreaking near misses as it hung on a wall at Fenway with the hopes of inspiring a return to the glory years. The wear and tear expected of public display is kept to a minimum though, with some minor staining and scattered small abrasions doing nothing to diminish the thunderous aesthetics. The photos production clearly dates to the prewar period, likely within a short period of time after the 1918 Series. Unquestionably one of the most impressive and important Red Sox display pieces to surface on the hobbys auction block in recent memory. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81221 1919 World Series Game Three Ticket Stub, PSA Authentic. Honest Dickie Kerr lived up to his nickname this day, pitching nine shutout innings to give the doomed Black Sox their rst Fall Classic victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Admittedly the stub from that rst Comiskey Park contest has seen better days, but the heavy wear cannot detract from the enormous historical importance of the rare relic. Encapsulated by PSA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $200

81223 1919 World Series Game One Ticket Stub. The star Chicago White Sox pitcher Eddie Cicotte intentionally beaned the rst Reds batter he faced on October 1, 1919, signaling to the underworld that the x was on and dooming himself, Shoeless Joe and a half dozen more to baseball ignominy. The presented stub for this most consequential date in Dead Ball history exhibits expected edge and corner wear but presents very well nonetheless, as indicated by our catalog photography. One of the most collectible tickets in the hobby, from the games darkest day. Starting Bid: $375

81222 1919 World Series Game Five Ticket Stub, PSA VG 3. Conspiratorial pitcher Lefty Williams and his Reds counterpart Hod Eller were both brilliant through ve innings this day, neither allowing a runner past rst base. But some questionable elding by Hap Felsch cleared the way for four Cincinnati runs in the fourth, and the visitors added a fth in the ninth to complete a ve to nothing shutout. This rare stub was tucked into the pocket of a stunned White Sox fan on October 6, 1919 as the American League Champs moved to within a game of Series defeat. Some minor paper loss at the right edge accounts for the rather stingy grade, as the stub otherwise presents very well. Encapsulated by PSA, VG 3.. Starting Bid: $500

81224 1920 World Series Game Six Ticket Stub, PSA VG 3. Just a day after Bill Wambsganss pulled o one of the most famous plays in World Series history, an unassisted triple play, the Indians were back at their home Dunn Field with a three games to two lead over the visiting Brooklyn Robins. Presented is an extraordinarily rare stub for that pitching duel, a one to nothing victory for the Indians to move within a single game of the franchises rst World Championship. Some very light creases account for a PSA grade well below its visual strength. Encapsulated by PSA, VG 3. Starting Bid: $200

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81225 1921-2009 New York Yankees World Series Full Program Run of 40. Forty Fall Classic appearances for the mighty Yanks, and each one is recalled here by the Ocial Program from the Series. All of your favorites appear within these pagesRuth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Jeter. You really get a tangible sense of the unmatched success of the pinstriped crew when you have the thick stack of programs in front of you. Theres a lot to get through here, so well dispense with any further preamble and move directly to the pertinent details: 1921 (vertical center fold, partially scored, VG), 1922 (scored for Game One, scattered creasing, some tearing inside, a loose page, Good), 1923 (scored for Game Six, vertical center fold, some water staining, VG), 1926 (unscored, general handling wear, VG-EX), 1927 (unscored, tape repaired spine otherwise VG-EX), 1928 (scored for Game Four, loose center spread, general handling wear, light staining, VG). 1932 (scored for Game One, vertical center fold, chipping on spine, general handling wear, VG), 1936 (scored for Game Five, vertical center fold, creasing throughout, G-VG), 1937 (scored for Game Five, spine chipping and cover wear but otherwise EX), 1938 (unscored, EX), 1939 (scored for Game Two, light vertical center fold, spine chipping and general cover wear, otherwise EX). 1941, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1949: average VG/EX. 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958: average VG/EX to EX. 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964: average EX. 1976, 1977, 1978: average EX-MT to NRMT. 1981: VG-EX 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009: NRMT. Starting Bid: $1,500

81226 1922 Babe Ruth Photograph by Bain. The Babe at rst base? It may appear to be the case, but the text on back clearly states Ruth, outelder of Yankees, Sept. 23, 1922. Joining this identication is Photo. by Bain News Service stamping, establishing this shot as the work of noted baseball photographer George Bain, one of the most collectible names in the hobby. A simple Ruth in the upper margin appears to be within the print, which measures 4.75x6.5 in size. A very minor bend in the western border is the only issue to note. Starting Bid: $375
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81227 1923 World Series Press Pin (New York Yankees). The third time was a charm for the men in pinstripes, as the Yankees claimed their rst of twenty-seven World Championships to date after consecutive defeats in 1921 and 1922. This historic pin was proudly sported in the press box of the infant Yankee Stadium at Games One, Three and Five, and then clearly hidden away in a safe place for decades afterward. Just the lightest tarnishing to the face of the pin suggests its advanced age, with the enamel free of aws. Threaded post and original Dieges & Clust stamped nut on verso. Starting Bid: $375

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81228 1924 Worlds Colored Championship Ocial Program, 1st Negro League World Series! Extraordinary rarity is the rst to surface in the collecting hobby since a considerably inferior example was sold as part of the 1999 Barry Halper auction. It derives from the family of Ed Bolden, who founded and owned the Hilldale Club of the 1910s and 1920s, and the Philadelphia Stars of the 1930s-50s. His rst club, the Champions of the Eastern Colored League, would fall victim to the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro National League by a tally of ve games to four (and one tie on account of darkness) in this inaugural Negro League World Series. The contest was as star-studded as any ever waged during the days of segregated ball, with three Hilldale players (Biz Mackey, Judy Johnson and Louis Santop) and two Monarchs players (Bullet Rogan and Jose Mendez). Monarchs team owner J.L. Wilkinson is likewise today a Cooperstown enshrinee. The program is surprisingly large and detailed for its Negro League derivation, with its twenty-four pages packed with player bios and photographs, and matching team photos of the warring factions at center. An unmarked scorecard appears at interior front cover. The inside rear cover notes the dates and four locations of the Series, indicating that this program was intended for use at each of the games. It must be noted however that the attendance at each game ranged from a minimum 584 (Game 4) to a maximum of 8,885 (Game 6), so the supply of these programs was never large, even at the time of creation. The rst half of the twentieth century was an era of considerable hardship for the African-American population, and its little surprise that little memorabilia from the Negro Leagues have survived to the modern hobby. The stunning condition of this hugely important relic, with light handling wear to the cover the only issue bearing mention. You can bet the farm that there is no superior specimen on earth, and its likely that all surviving examples could be counted on a single hand. Add the ideal provenance from the family of the Hilldale owner and this is unquestionably one of the most desirable artifacts from segregated ball ever to reach the public auction block. Letter of provenance from the Ed Bolden estate. Starting Bid: $2,500
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81229 1924 World Series Panoramic Photograph with President Coolidge. Extraordinarily rare and desirable photograph stands among the nest of its endangered breed, both for its expanded dimensions and its superb condition. A true photographic work of art, the image provides a awlessly executed study of the combatants in this famous Fall Classic which earned Walter Johnson and our nations capital a rst and only World Championship. Issued only to players and VIPs, these oversized images were already rare upon the date of production, with the oversized dimensions and delicate construction conspiring to thin the ranks considerably over the passing decades since. Just a slight hint of scrolling along the top edge must be noted in terms of condition, but you must look closely to spot it. We invite interested bidders to examine the ultra-high resolution images online to see for themselves. President Coolidge stands at dead center of the image in the rst row of the grandstand, framed by warring Hall of Fame managers Bucky Harris and John McGraw, though the latter had taken a professional leave of absence for health reasons, ceding control of the club to his former 1894 Baltimore Orioles teammate and the third Hall of Fame manager in the image, Hughie Jennings. Other Cooperstown enshrinees pictured include Walter Johnson, Sam Rice, umpire Bill Klem, Hack Wilson, George Kelly, Frank Frisch, Travis Jackson, Ross Youngs and, over Coolidges right shoulder, a white-haired Kenesaw Mountain Landis. The wide white borders were left intact by the printer, expanding the 9.5x42 image area by ve horizontal inches. Framed size is 11x48. Starting Bid: $1,500

81230 1920s Black Betsy Spalding Decal Bat. While it may not be as singularly historic as the true Black Betsy auctioned by Heritage in August for over half a million dollars, this Spalding homage to Shoeless Joes lumber is still a collecting jewel, boasting the dark toning and hefty dimensions of the age. Spalding Black Betsy Model is announced at the center brand, and the important barrel decal is darkened with age but still over 90% complete. Some minor checking of the grain only adds to the vintage appeal. A rock-solid example of a highly coveted retail model bat. Starting Bid: $500 81231 1926 Bob OFarrell St. Louis Cardinals Presentational Pocket Watch. Gorgeous fourteen-karat white gold Illinois open face pocket watch served as a symbol of gratitude to starting catcher Robert (Bob) Farrell for his service in the successful capture of the National League ag. The elegant engraved inscription on verso reads Presented to R.A. OFarrell of the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Club, National League Champions by St. Louis Fans, October 7, 1926. Check your baseball calendar and youll nd that this corresponds with Game Five of the Fall Classic, an extra innings three to two victory for Babe Ruth and the visiting Yanks. The watch does not appear to be currently functional but its pristine physical condition would suggest that a technician could revive its ticking pulse. A splendid artifact presented the day after Ruths three-home run performance for a hospitalized kid named Johnny Sylvester, and three days before G.C. Alexanders clutch bases-loaded strike out of Tony Lazzeri to clinch the Series. Watch measures 1.75 in diameter. Starting Bid: $750

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81232 1927 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Oversized Culver Service Photograph. Splendid portrait of these legendary Yankees dating from their greatest season is made all the more appealing by the appearance of Christy Walsh at center, recognized as the rst sports agent. He is rather nattily dressed in a double breasted suit while Gehrig and Ruth wear the barnstorming uniforms of the Larrupin Lous and Bustin Babes respectively. Edge chipping cannot derail the tremendous appeal, nor can staining and tape on verso. Culver Service stamping. 10x12. Conrmed as Type 1 by PSA/DNA. CGC grade: Good. Starting Bid: $375

81234 1928 Babe Ruth Photograph by Thorne. Denitive Ruth image bears stamping on verso from Thorne Photo, the ocial photographer of the New York Yankees. Classic spring training image nds the Babe taking cuts in casual garb betting the tropical climate of St. Petersburg. The 8x10 image presents wonderfully with only the lightest of edge and corner wear to suggest its age. A perfect shot to mat and frame with your best Ruth autograph. Starting Bid: $200

81233 1927 World Series Ticket Stubs Lot of 3. The greatest New York Yankees season in franchise history came to its tting conclusion with a dominating four-game sweep of the National League Championship Pittsburgh Pirates, just another in a long line of victims for the fabled Murderers Row. Presented is a single Game Two ticket for the nal Pittsburgh home game, and a pair for Game Three back in the Bronx. Each shows a degree of handling wear and evidence of scrapbook removal, but these small concerns cannot overwhelm the enormous historical appeal. Starting Bid: $375

81235 1934 World Series Game Three Full Ticket, PSA Good 2. Dizzy Deans younger brother Paul (or Da y, if you prefer) made his rst start of the Fall Classic this day, pitching eight innings of shutout ball before surrendering a single inconsequential run in the ninth to complete the four to one victory for the Cardinals. Presented is a rare unused ticket to that October 5th contest, presenting far better than its technical Good 2 grade, which is predicated primarily on the tape stains and minor paper loss on verso from scrapbook removal. Encapsulated by PSA, Good 2. Starting Bid: $200
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81236 1935 World Series Program (Chicago) & Game Four Ticket Stub. The sixth time was a charm for the Detroit Tigers, who had never claimed a World Championship despite four previous American League pennants (1907, 1908, 1909, 1934). General Crowder was the winning pitcher this day, October 5, 1934, extending the Tigers Series lead to three games to one. The program exhibits creasing from having been folded lengthwise but is otherwise quite nice with an unmarked center scorecard. The ticket stub exhibits back damage from scrapbook removal and a bit of creasing but presents well regardless. A ne matched pair, essential to the collection of any serious Motor City baseball fan. Starting Bid: $250

81237 1941 Herbert Hoover American League Guest Pass. One might assume that simply stating Im the former President of the United States of America would gain any ex-White House resident entry to the ballpark, but apparently the thirty-rst Prez had to ash this pass to catch DiMaggio and Williams during their most noteworthy season. Herbert Hoover and Party is artfully handwritten on the yellow card stock pass, which remains housed in its original leather wallet. Pass exhibits expected wear but nothing which could be properly characterized as damage. Starting Bid: $250

81238 1942 Negro League World Series Scorecard. A true battle of the titans, the 1942 Colored World Series pitted Satchel Paiges Kansas City Monarchs against Josh Gibsons Homestead Grays, a series swept by the former with victories as Grith Stadium, Forbes Field, Yankee Stadium and Shibe Park over a three week period. Just fourteen thousand attended the clinching fourth game in Philadelphia, where this four-page scorecard was tucked into a fans pocket. Heavy vertical creasing runs through all four pages, featuring photos of Paige and Gibson on front and back cover respectively, and unmarked scorecards inside. Paige arrived at the ballpark late this day, attributing his tardiness to a speeding ticket, immediately relieving starting pitcher Joe Matchett and holding the Grays hitless and scoreless through the nal ve and a third innings for the victory. A dening moment in Paiges great career, commemorated by the only scorecard weve ever encountered from this Championship-clinching game. Starting Bid: $500

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81239 1940s Philadelphia Stars Photograph with Oscar Charleston. Hilda Bolden Shorter, the daughter of team owner Ed Bolden who inherited the team upon her fathers demise, shares a smile with three Stars in the dugout. At far left of the image is the legendary Oscar Charleston, who brought the decades of wisdom borne of a Hall of Fame career in the Negro Leagues to his coaching duties. The photo measures 8x10 and presents as EX-MT+. This Type 1 original photo derives from the Bolden family, and includes their letter of provenance. Letter of provenance from the Bolden family. Starting Bid: $200

81241 1940s Welcome St. Louis Browns Huge Banner. Sadly for the current residents of Baltimore, the relocated Browns franchise now known as the Orioles has adopted the theme of hopelessness that kept its predecessor in the American League basement for the overwhelming majority of its existence. But the Browns were lovable losers and enjoy a fervent collecting base today, almost six decades since leaving St. Louis solely to Cardinal rule. Our belief is that this banner awaited the club at one of their spring training destinations, or perhaps for Opening Day festivities at their home ballpark. The massive canvas banner measures ten feet in width and thirty-nine inches in height, with all lettering and decorations very professionally applied in brown and orange tackle twill. Condition is marvelous, quite a departure from what one typically encounters in banners of comparable size and age. A visually arresting piece for the collector with wall space to spare. Starting Bid: $500

81240 1940s Philadelphia Stars Team Photograph with Oscar Charleston. Marvelous team shot of the Philadelphia Stars of the Negro National League is punctuated by the appearance of coach Oscar Charleston, standing at the right shoulder of Hilda Bolden Shorter, the daughter of team owner Ed Bolden who assumed ownership of the team upon her fathers death. Charleston is considered one of the greatest talents ever produced by segregated ball, and was ranked number sixty-seven on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Baseball Players. The Type 1 original photo measures 8x10 in size, and presents without any aws of note. It derives from the Bolden family and includes a letter of provenance from them. Letter of provenance from the Bolden family. Starting Bid: $500

81242 1940s Mal Eason Major League Baseball Silver Lifetime Pass. An Orphan, a Beaneater and a Superba during his six seasons of pitching service at the dawn of the twentieth century, Malcolm Eason earned this silver lifetime pass to a Major League ballgames for his work. The pass is engraved with his name and bears the facsimile signatures of Harridge and Frick, American and National League presidents respectively. The silver relic is tarnished but otherwise free of any noteworthy aws. Size 2.75x4.25. Starting Bid: $200

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81243 Circa 1948 Satchel Paige Souvenir Pennant. One of the most sought after pennants of the post-war era is presented here for your collecting pleasure, a scarce relic originally purchased at Cleveland Stadium around the time of the Cleveland Indians 1948 World Championship season. It pictures the forty-one year old rookie pitching star from the Kansas City Monarchs, and stands among the rst post-integration ballpark souvenirs ever produced to picture a player of African-American descent. The paint is lightly cracked in places but still displays very well, and the felt is free of the tack hole damage which characterizes the overwhelming majority of period pennants. Even the original tassels are here, likewise unpunctured. Some soiling at the white spine is the main condition issue, and this could quite possibly be minimized by a careful cleaning. Length 28. Starting Bid: $200

81245 Babe Ruth Farewell Photograph by Nat Fein. Perhaps the most famous baseball photograph of all time, this Pulitzer Prize-winning work by famed lensman Nat Fein captures the melancholy scene of a dying Ruth saluting the Yankee Stadium crowd one last time from the ineld dirt where he became immortal. Years afterwards, Fein would create a limited edition of 500 prints from the original negative, and this is number 250 of that edition. Six decades after the June 13, 1948 event, the image still has the same haunting eect. Feins stamp is on verso. NRMT-MT. 11x14 in size. Starting Bid: $150

81244 1948 Roy Campanella Major League Debut Ticket Stub, PSA VG-EX 4. A year earlier it had been his teammate Jackie Robinson who made the Brooklyn Dodgers opening game one for the ages, but the 1948 National League season kicked o with a Big Apple rivalry that saw the debut of a fellow future Hall of Famer who would come to be aectionately called Campy. The Polo Grounds stub from the Bums visit to the Giants home ballpark is dated April 20, 1948 and emblazoned with the red text Opening Day. Stub is assessed at a VG-EX 4 level. Encapsulated by PSA, VG-EX 4. Starting Bid: $500

81246 Late 1940s Johnny Mize Game Worn First Basemans Glove. Rare Rawlings First Baseman Trapper Mitt derives from the personal collection of former Yankees bat boy Bert Padell, and was originally auctioned as part of the Padell Collection in October 2005. Though the mitt has no markings of attribution to Mize, the original 2005 auction catalog is included, as is a letter from noted glove expert Joe Phillips who attests that the glove is the style favored by essentially all Major League rst sackers during the era. Wear is very heavy, with a few broken laces, suggesting Mize used this glove until it could serve him no further. Rare Hall of Fame leather from one of the all-time Yankees greats. LOA from Joe Phillips. Starting Bid: $375

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81247 Late 1940s Stan Musial Game Used Fielders Glove. Cultured collectors are well aware that elders gloves are the toughest of all Major League baseball game used memorabilia, and the reason for this is quite simple. Even when all players were issued two home and two road uniforms they were still far more plentiful than gloves, as players tended to use just one glove per season, and often the same one for multiple seasons. Such certainly appears to be the case with the presented Hall of Fame-quality specimen, as it exhibits phenomenal use from Stan the Man, dating to the rst half of his storied career. The left-handed Rawlings T70 RY rst basemans mitt is the companys top of the line professional model, the lack of player endorsement on the glove a further indication of its non-retail status. The claw style perfectly matches an (included) image of the St. Louis Cardinals legend elding a high throw in a photo Musial himself dates to 1948 along with his 10/10 blue sharpie autograph, and is likely the same glove exactly. The included letter of opinion from MEARS (which is the only Musial glove they have ever evaluated) makes mention of a letter from Michael Sessoms, which outlines how he obtained this glove from Mr. A.P. Strelick, who received the glove in the late 1940s/ early 1950s. Mr. Strelick was related to Mr. Peizer Nagy, who was married to Helen Labash, whose sister was Lillian Labash Musial, Stan Musials wife. Unfortunately this letter has been lost. A second letter of opinion from leading glove expert Joe Phillips likewise accompanies the lot. A 9/10 black sharpie signature from Musial on the thumb of the glove, acquired decades later, completes the package. LOA from MEARS. LOA from Joe Phillips. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $1,500

81248 1950 The Jackie Robinson Story Insert Movie Poster. Yet another important step in the integration of our National Pastime came in 1950 when a lm celebrating the arrival of the Major Leagues rst AfricanAmerican player hit the silver screen. Presented is a visually arresting memento of that advancement, a 14x36 insert format poster issued to a cinema screening the picture. A few inconspicuous creases join the original mailing fold lines, but it must be stressed that the total aesthetic eect is not diminished. This is a rock-solid example of this rare and desirable poster, framed to nal dimensions of 15x37. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $200

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81249 1953 New York Yankees Championship Ring. That bold number 5 commanding the face of this gorgeous salesmans sample recounts the fth consecutive World Series victory for the powerful pinstripers since the arrival of Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel, a Championship run unmatched in Major League Baseball history. Each of the members of that historic squad received a ring just like this one, right down to the rare-for-a-sample fourteen karat gold construction and genuine diamond set into the face. New York Yankees, World Champions text rings the perimeter of the face, with 1953 and the teams hat and bat logo appearing on each shank. Balfour 14k stamped inside band. One of the most attractive and important Yankee rings in the hobby, sure to impress anyone who has ever spent time in the Bronx. Size ten. Starting Bid: $1,500

81250 1953-64 Mickey Mantle World Series Home Run Ticket Stubs Lot of 13. The truly great ones always come up big when the stakes are highest, and the Micks record of eighteen World Series home runs speaks for itself. Here we present thirteen stubs used by fans on hand to witness his October heroics. 1) 1953 Game 2, EX with uneven gate tear. 2) 1953 Game 2, G-VG with writing. 3) 1956 Game 4, VG. 4) 1956 Game 5, PSA VG 3. 5) 1957 Game 3, VG. 6) 1958 Game 2, EX. 7) 1958 Game 2, PSA NM 7. 8) 1960 Game 2, VG. 9) 1960 Game 3, Poor. 10) 1963 Game 4, VG appearance but tape and paper loss on verso. 11) 1964 Game 3, VG-EX. 12) 1964 Game 6, NM. 13) 1964 Game 7, NM. Starting Bid: $500

81251 1955-2004 World Series, Championship Series & All-Star Games Tickets Lot of 46. Huge assortment of tickets from Major League Baseballs greatest stage averages EX throughout, ranging from VG to NRMT. All are stubs unless otherwise noted, and are a mixture of raw and PSA slabbed: World Series (slabbed PSA Authentic): 1969 Game Two full proof ticket, 1970 Game Three, 1972 Game Three, 1972 Game Six full, 1973 Game One, 1973 Game Four, 1973 Game Four full, 1975 Game Three, 1975 Game Seven. All-Star (slabbed PSA Authentic): 1955. ALCS (raw): Three phantom Yankees full tickets, year unknown. NLCS (raw): 1970 Game Three, 1973 Game One, 1973 Game Two, 1975 Game One, 1975 Game Two, 1976 Game Three, 1981 Game Two (2), 1981 Game AA (2), 1981 Game CC. World Series (raw): 1970 Game One (3), 1970 Game Two (2), 1971 Game One, 1973 Game Two (1 stub, 1 full), 1973 Game Seven, 1974 Game Four, 1975 Game Four, 1986 Game One full ticket, 1987 Game Three, 1989 Game Three full ticket, 1997 Game Six full ticket, 2004 Game Seven full ticket. All-Star (raw): 1959 (2), 1967 full, 1968 full, 1970, 1976. Starting Bid: $500

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81252 1950s-60s Baseball-Themed Films Lobby Cards Lot of 16. The diamond and the silver screen join forces in this oering of sixteen lobby cards with a National Pastime theme. Condition ranges from VG to EX-MT, with most squarely in the middle of that range. Featured are the following: Angels in the Outeld, The Babe Ruth Story (two, one with heavy surface scratches), Bang the Drum Slowly, The Kid from Left Field (4), Kill the Umpire, The Pride of St. Louis (four), Roogies Bump (two), Safe at Home. Starting Bid: $200

81253 1950s-70s Mickey Mantles Personal Tackle Box with Contents. Despite eighteen seasons of service to the Big Apple, the Oklahomaborn Commerce Comet remained a country boy at heart, so this personal tackle box survives as a tting memento. The rather large (10x12x18) metal box still contains a few dozen lures and various shing gear, even some jarred ancient pork rinds still suspended in its uid. This lot was originally auctioned as lot 262 in the December 2005 Sothebys auction of the Mantle estate, and a photocopy of the catalog page picturing the box is included. The Sothebys lot tag remains attached to the handle as well. Signed photos and baseballs are great, but youre unlikely to come upon another Mantle tackle box in this hobby lifetime. Starting Bid: $500

81254 1950s Billy Martin Photographs & Scrapbook Collection. He was the Micks best friend and one of the ercest competitors the game has ever seen, both as an inelder and a revolving door manager for the New York Yankees. Presented is an impressively comprehensive study of his playing days, in the form of a photograph archive (67 pieces, mainly wire photos) and a pair of scrapbooks. The rst scrapbook is mainly newspaper clippings assembled by Martins junior high school alma mater. The second centers around the 1951 Tour of Japan with some great original photographs and newspaper clippings from Japanese newspapers. An intriguing insiders look at the man whose pinstriped number 1 hangs for eternity at Yankee Stadiums Monument Park. Starting Bid: $250

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81255 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers Welcome Home National League Championship Banner. Absolutely magical artifact from the most glorious October in Flatbush history was posted on the exterior wall of the Ebbets Field ballpark as the Bums nally got the better of the Yanks. Even the most casual collectors of baseball memorabilia understand that any piece relating directly to the Bums season of 1955 carries tremendous value and allure, but few pieces could compare, both in terms of visual appeal and historical signicance, to this remarkable canvas banner that bore witness to the miracle. Measuring a regal 32x36 in size, the banner exhibits a degree of staining and weathering one would expect for an artifact such as this, but our catalog imagery should indicate that the overall aesthetics remain strong. Booming text screenprinted in red and blue announces, Welcome Brooklyn Dodgers, 1955 National League Champions. Fantastic imagery of the Ebbets Field rotunda and the Brooklyn Bridge adds further visual power. Metal grommets at the upper corners allowed for ease of presentation. Lower edge appears trimmed by hand. Starting Bid: $1,000 81256 1955 World Series Tickets Stubs Full Run of Seven & Press Pass. Bums no more! The luckless Brooklyn Dodgers nally ended their pinstriped curse this year, taking Game Seven and the Series from the New York Yankees to bring Brooklyn its rst and only World Championship. Here we document that fabled October with a stub from each and every game, averaging a consistent VG-EX throughout. Included here is famed boxing writer Nat Fleischers Ebbets Field press pass, also VG-EX. Starting Bid: $300
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81257 1949-60 New York Yankees Press Pins Charm Bracelet. From the family of a former Bronx staer comes this charming bauble recalling a dozen seasons of Yankee greatness. Its noteworthy that the backs of these pins show no evidence of threaded post removal, suggesting that these were not reconditioned into charms but were rather produced as such. In chronological order, and of World Series format unless otherwise noted, are: 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960 All-Star Game, 1960. Eleven charms/pins are here in total, ranging from VG to EX-MT, with occasional enamel loss as seen in our catalog imagery. An intriguing physical documentation of an era of unprecedented dominance for the Yanks. Starting Bid: $375 81258 1956 World Series Game Five (Larsen Perfect Game) Full Ticket Proof, PSA Mint 9. Little did the designer of this rare ticket know that his work would come to be one of the most collectible in the hobby, as Yankees pitcher Don Larsen would retire all twentyseven Brooklyn batters he faced in order to register the most historic perfecto of all. Only the double VOID stamping will dierentiate this from the tickets sold at the ballpark, as well as the full nature of the relic which is typically seen only in stub format. The condition is accurately assessed by PSA as Mint 9. Encapsulated by PSA, Mint 9. Starting Bid: $500

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81259 1957 All-Star Game Silver Bowl Presented to Roy Sievers. Silver bowl was consigned to a Heritage staer by the 1949 American League Rookie of the Year at a St. Louis appraisal fair along with several other artifacts presented within this auction. Wilcox silversmith imprint appears on base, and side is engraved All-Star Game, St. Louis, July 9, 1957. Bowl measures six inches in height and twelve inches in diameter at the top. Typical tarnishing is apparent, but the bowl exhibits no other aws of note and should clean up to ne condition if desired. Starting Bid: $200

81260 1957 Roy Sievers American League Home Run & RBI Leader Trophy. When we met Roy Sievers at a Heritage appraisal event in his St. Louis hometown, he admitted that he had really wanted to win the Babe Ruth Crown, the regal headgear/trophy which for years has been awarded to the top long ball artist of each League. Unfortunately, in 1957, just one of these awards was issued for the entirety of Major League Baseball, and a guy named Hank Aaron edged him by a tally of forty-four to forty-two. But this is a heck of a consolation prize, a thirty-one inch tall trophy bearing an engraved plaque on the base reading, Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association, 1957 Outstanding Player Award, Roy Sievers, American League Leader in Home Runs and Runs Batted In. Numbers two and three for homers in 1957? Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle. The trophy survives in ne condition, with one of the laurel-wreathed victors on the base snapped o at the ankles but needing only a couple drops of super glue to stand again. Our catalog photography pictures the gure in position. Starting Bid: $1,000

81261 1958-62 Hartland Baseball Statues Complete Set of 18. This assembly of everybodys favorite baseball action gures ranks very nicely on the quality meter. The complete set oers all of the scarce subjects like Colavito, Maris, Killebrew and Snider as well as the rarest of them allDick Groat. Overall, each statue grades EX/MT with a few slightly lesser as all have just slight amount of paint scung (if any) and no signs of any repairs. Original bats/ masks/toe plates are included and stands without assistance unless noted otherwise. Includes; Aaron/Flat Foot (Sl. Yellow), Aparicio (O-white, paper on bottom of toe plate), Banks (Owhite), Berra (O-white), Colavito (Sl. Yellow, EX+, paint scu on face, no toe plate, does not stand), Drysdale (O-white, glue/paper on bottom of toe plates), Fox (Lt. cream), Groat (Owhite), Killebrew (O-white, EX+, missing home plate, glue on hands), Mantle (O-white, lt. paint scung on arms, crack in bat), Maris (O-white, home plate missing, does not stand), Mathews (Lt. cream), Mays/Orange (O-white), Musial (O-white, light soiling), Ruth (Owhite, glue on hand), Snider (Lt. Cream, EX+, glue on bottom of shoes), Spahn (O-White, face scu ), Williams (Sl. Yellow, EX+, no toe plate, does not stand). Starting Bid: $500
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81262 1958 Full Unused Ticket for First Ever West Coast Major League Game. Major League Baseballs own Manifest Destiny was realized on April 15, 1958 as the newly relocated Dodgers and Giants franchises met in the rst Big League game ever played west of the Rocky Mountains. Unbelievably, one ticket holder decided against attending this historic contest, instead saving the presented untorn ticket for posterity. His loss is the collecting hobbys gain, allowing one lucky Heritage bidder to lay claim to what is arguably, from a baseball history standpoint, the most important post-war ticket on earth. Condition is spectacular, as the front displays at an unbelievable NRMT and the back equally strong but for a pair of Good at Any Gate stamps and a handwritten Commis. Box. This is the rst example weve ever encountered, and we wouldnt be surprised if it proves to be the last as well. Starting Bid: $500

81263 1961 Louisville Slugger Home Run Chase Poster with Envelope. Weve never seen this one before, and if you have, you havent seen one as ne. Issued by the manufacturer of the bats utilized by each Yankees legend, the display was meant to be used to keep track of the M&M boys chase of the Babes single season home run record during the nal month of the 1961 baseball season. Ruths pace is factory printed, with blank spaces for the exploits of Mantle and Maris above. The display is split at center and axed with vintage tape, but it is unclear whether it was issued as such, or whether this repairs a clean tear at the fold line. Otherwise the display presents perfectly, with no stains, tears or creasing (other than original storage folds) to note. Size is 11.5x70. Original envelope, asking Will There Be A New Champion? exhibits some handling wear but is still solid and complete. Starting Bid: $200 81264 1961 Shooting for 61 in 61 Oversized Pinback. Perhaps the most collectible of all postwar baseball pinbacks, this mammoth specimen incorporates all we love about collectible buttons into one delectable package. Size is the rst factor to consider, with this one stretching the tape measure to a whopping half-foot, enough to strain the lapels of even the most sturdy jacket. Second is subject matter, with three of the most famous men to wear pinstripes assembled for your enjoyment. Third is the pinbacks vintage, deriving from the height of one of the most spellbinding stories in baseball history, the dual assault on the Babes single season home run record. Mild, even toning and a light speckling of foxing are the only condition issues of note here, and these do little to detract from the considerable visual appeal. A classic memento celebrating its Golden Anniversary with this auction appearance. Starting Bid: $300
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81265 1962 Roberto Clemente Nodder. As charming as it is rare, this nodder is one of just four to reach the auction block of a major house in the past dozen years. A small chip under the visor accounts for the majority of condition issues, with general light toning rounding out the assessment. The bobblehead is housed in its original box with handwriting on the side. A special keepsake from the third of eight consecutive All-Star seasons for this Pirates legend. Starting Bid: $300

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81266 1963 World Series Game One Full Ticket, PSA NM-MT 8. In a battle of future Hall of Fame hurlers, the legendary Sandy Koufax rung up fteen Yankee batters on strikes, making Whitey Ford the loser in a ve to two Game One Dodgers victory over the Bronx Bombers. One Yankees fan was therefore likely glad he stayed home, where this rare full ticket sat unused. The ne condition inspires a NM-MT 8 rating from PSA. Encapsulated by PSA, NM-MT 8. Starting Bid: $300

81268 1967 Boston Red Sox World Series Pendant, 14K Gold. It might appear to be simply a reconditioned World Series press pin upon rst inspection, but the 14K LGB stamping on verso will quickly put those suspicions to rest. While we are unaware of the specic background of this beautiful little pendant, clearly it was crafted with the intention of presentation to a VIP of some sort, as you can bet the press didnt receive real gold pins. The pendant presents as Mint in original jewelry and cardboard boxes. Starting Bid: $300

81267 1965 Houston Colt 45s Folk Art Baseball by George Sosnak. Perhaps only Leroy Neimans name is more recognizable to collectors when it comes to the eld of sports art. And while the styles of these two celebrated artists couldnt be more dierent, their love and appreciation for the subjects of their work is evident. George Sosnak began his career in baseball as an umpire of military games in Germany after the Second World War, later attending umpiring school in Florida, where he called balls and strikes at Detroit Tigers Spring Training games. It was around this time that Sosnak began to develop his distinctive folk art style, characterized by charmingly crude gures and painstakingly rendered text and statistics applied with almost mathematical precision. Wonderful work by this talented folk artist celebrates the newly-minted Houston ballclub with team logo imagery and a portrait of the teams biggest star, former ChiSox second baseman Nellie Fox. Sosnak dedicates the ball to a Houston steakhouse on the sweet spot. Artwork remains in ne, undamaged condition. Starting Bid: $300

81269 1969 Baltimore Orioles American League Championship Ring. Though they found themselves on the unfortunate side of the Miracle that powered the Mets rst World Championship, the Orioles were still able to celebrate the rst American League pennant in franchise history this tumultuous year. Presented is the physical symbol of that success, a dignied creation by Balfour, whose 10K stamping appears at interior of the size 11.25 band. Orange stone on face is bounded by text reading 1969 Baltimore A.L. Champions. Left shank boasts First Playo Champions with a crowned team logo bird in miniature. Orioles 1969 and the Major League logo adorn the right shank. Fine condition. Starting Bid: $375
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81270 1970 Cincinnati Reds National League Championship Salesmans Sample Ring. Dead ringer (apologies) for the jewelry presented to Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench for his service is crafted from ten karat white gold and stamped as such (Balfour 10K) at interior of the size 11.75 band. Synthetic red stone on face is bordered by raised text reading Cincinnati Reds N.L. Champions 1970. Left shank recounts the scoring of their Championship Series defeat of the Pirates. Right shank is engraved C, Bench, 5 above the team logo and the words The Big Red Machine. Condition NRMT. Starting Bid: $300

81272 1970s Mickey Mantle Owned & Used Golf Bag & Clubs. Custom-made Rawlings bag and the four woods and six irons contained within were a gift to an employee of Mantles Country Cookin restaurant from the Mick himself, who felt obligated to provide some form of parting gift as the eatery closed up shop. The red leather bag features Mantles name professionally painted on the side and exhibits solid use from the sluggers secondfavorite sport. The clubs inside likewise exhibit strong use. An eye-catching display piece, or a good luck charm and ultimate conversation piece for your next trip to the links. Starting Bid: $200

81271 1974 Los Angeles Dodgers National League Championship Ring. Ten karat white gold ring was presented to radio broadcaster Rudy Hoyos for his work behind the mike during the Dodgers pennantwinning season. Real diamonds construct the LA team logo at the center of a blue stone on the rings face, encircled by raised text reading Dodgers National League Champions. Left shank is engraved Hoyos above twin Dodgers logoes. Right shank announces the 1974 year of issue above a Dodger Stadium in miniature. No stamping inside band, which measures to size 11.5. Ring presents very nicely with minimal wear, and is consigned by the Hoyos family. Starting Bid: $500

81273 1977 Bowie Kuhn All-Star Game Ring. Best remembered for his battles with Curt Flood and Ted Turner, the fth Commissioner of Major League Baseball was presented this ring at the 1977 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Synthetic blue opalescent stone is set in the face, ringed by raised lettering spelling Baseball All-Star. Left shank features the House that Ruth Built in miniature along with a Yankees NY logo. Right shank is engraved Kuhn above the MLB logo and year 77. Size twelve. Starting Bid: $375

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81274 1978 Los Angeles Dodgers National League Championship Ring. The tenth and nal (to date) Fall Classic battle between the Dodgers and the Yankees found the old Bums on the losing end of Mr. Octobers magic, but this fourteen karat white gold trinket helped soften the blow for Dodgers radio announcer Rudy Hoyos. The size nine and three-quarters ring features a blue stone with Dodgers logo on the face and a single inset genuine diamond. National League Champions 1978 stands in raised lettering at the perimeter. Left shank features a miniature baseball with Rudolph Hoyos emblazoned on the sweet spot. Team logo on the right shank rests beneath the Dodger Stadium attendance total. Interior band is stamped Balfour 14K. Light wear and minimal oxidation are the only issues of note. Ring is consigned by the Hoyos family. Starting Bid: $500

81275 1978-83 Pete Rose Game Worn Fielders Glove. The reigning Hit King was so skilled with the lumber we almost forget he wielded the leather as well, but here we have proof in the form of a red Mizuno World Win glove, complete with Pete Rose Mizuno Sta stamping at the wrist band. Glove expert Joe Phillips conrms that this is a professional model never available for retail sale. Phillips attributes the red coloring to the Reds or Phillies, which would end its possible range of wear with Roses 1984 season in Montreal. Solid wear is evident throughout, and Rose has autographed the pocket of the mitt in 9/10 black sharpie. Fielders gloves are the toughest of all Major League game used gear, and this distinctive example is among the nest weve encountered from Charlie Hustle. LOA from Joe Phillips. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $750

81276 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers World Championship Trophy. From 1973 through 1981, Rudy Hoyos joined boothmate Jaime Jarrin to broadcast Dodgers games to the rapidly growing Spanish-speaking fanbase of Los Angeles. Hoyos certainly went out on a high note as he concluded his tenure calling the home teams four games to two World Series defeat of the hated New York Yankees. Here we present the Championship trophy presented to Hoyos for his service. Gold colored pennants representing all Major League teams, ying a foot high at center, sprout from a circular base wearing a belt engraved with the words Los Angeles Dodgers, World Championship Trophy, Presented by the Commissioner of Baseball, October 28, 1981, Rudy Hoyos. Press pins of the Dodgers and the heartbroken Yanks are set upon the base in front of baseball and crown sculpture. Condition is NRMT but for a small defect just above the gold band, barely noticeable except upon close inspection. The ultimate memento of glory days three decades past. Starting Bid: $1,500

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81277 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers World Championship Ring. Glittering prize was presented to Rudy Hoyos, the man who kept radio listeners updated on the action at Chavez Ravine while the home team battled to its rst World Championship since the retirement of Sandy Koufax. A real diamond is set into the blue stone of the ring face, which is encircled by raised text proudly announcing Los Angeles Dodgers World Champions. The left shank provides the announcers surname, Hoyos, above a Dodgers logo, while the right pictures the World Series Trophy and the year of glory. Balfour 14K stamping appears inside band, which measures to a size 8.75. Identical in design to the rings issued to Garvey, Cey, Valenzuela and Lasorda. This ring is consigned by the Hoyos family and presents in pristine condition. Starting Bid: $1,500

81278 1985 Nolan Ryan Baseball Used in 4,000th Strikeout Game. Let us begin, so that there is no confusion, by stating that this is not the actual baseball thrown to record the milestone strikeout, but it is, to our knowledge, the only baseball used in that game available in the collecting community. It was presented to Ryan for his notation and signature by umpire Steve Ripple who was working the game and whose letter of provenance, penned on the back of an antique store business card, is included. The ONL (White) ball exhibits obvious game use, and the black ink 4000 Strike Out, 7/11/85, Nolan Ryan writing rates 8/10. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300

81279 1985 Joe DiMaggio Original Artwork by John Groth. Extraordinary artistic study of the greatest Yankee of the 1940s is in the distinctive style of John Groth, best remembered for his depictions of World War II combat. His best work is considered to be his illustration for the Heritage Press edition of All Quiet on the Western Front, and his paintings appear in collections around the world and in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. This artwork measures 17x23 and is inscribed by the artist, To Susan Ermoyan, Great sports fan and friend of John Groth, 11/8/87. Matted to nal dimensions of 22x28. Starting Bid: $500

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81280 Early to Mid-1990s Roger Clemens Game Worn Fielders Glove. The greatest pitcher of all time? Sports historians are always reluctant to assign such a label to a modern/living athlete, and Clemens has admittedly made his share of enemies, but it would be hard to tour the Rockets trophy room and not give the matter some thought. Seven Cy Young Awards are pretty shiny. Presented is a well-used Wilson Pro Select A2000 worn on the mound during the heart of Clemens Hall of Fame career (yes, he must be inducted). His name is embroidered on the thumb, and the sheepskin wrist lining and pocket of the glove show strong wear. Glove expert Joe Phillips conrms that Wilson only applied Clemens name to gloves delivered to him, and that this PS4 model rst debuted in the early 1990s. A dening artifact from one of the most decorated pitchers in baseball history. LOA from Joe Phillips. Starting Bid: $500

81282 1997 Cleveland Indians American League Championship Ring. A heartbreaker for the Indians, who surrendered the tying run in the bottom of the World Series Game Sevens ninth inning and the walk-o in the eleventh to the World Champion Florida Marlins. This consolation prize was awarded to a front oce worker in Cleveland and survives in Mint condition. Cleveland American League Champions runs the perimeter of the rings face, fashioned in the shape of a home plate studded with diamonds. Left shank features owners surname and the logos of the Indians and the World Series. Right shank announces 1997 above an image of Jacobs Field and Chief Wahoo in miniature. Interior band is stamped 10K and measures to a size eleven. Starting Bid: $750

81281 1993 Arlington Stadium Game Used Pitching Rubber, Nolan Ryans Final Season. Historic artifact is one of two rubbers used on the Arlington Stadium mound during the twenty-seventh and nal season of Nolan Ryans spectacular Hall of Fame career. Though the last of his record 5,714 career strikeouts was recorded on the road, there is little question but that at least several of those nal forty-six Ks notched in 1993 were red from the rubbers surface. The rubber is coated with scars from pitchers spikes and orange clay with a handwritten Reg Sea and some form of inventory code. Included is a letter on team letterhead from the Director of Community Relations for the Rangers certifying that this rubber was sold at auction during the Texas Rangers Ultimate Sports Auction on November 28, 1993. Team letter of provenance. Starting Bid: $500

81283 2003 Rafael Palmeiro 500th Home Run Game Used Bases (3). Perhaps the most underrated slugger of the modern era, Ra ys 500 homers and doubles, 3,000 hits and 1,500 RBIs puts him in the rarest of company alongside just Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Eddie Murray. Presented is a trio of bases that shared the eld with the Texas Rangers star on his most celebrated day. On May 11, 2003, Palmeiro launched a seventh inning oering from Cleveland Indians hurler Dave Elder to gain entrance to the 500 Home Run Club at his home ballpark in Arlington. Each base bears a special Rafael Palmeiro 500 plaque on opposing sides and are axed with an MLB authentication sticker at underside. The details: MT00256422: 1st base used in 8th inning of Palmeiro 500th HR game. MT00256426: 2nd base used in 7th inning of Palmeiro 500th HR game. MT00256427: 3rd base used in 9th inning of Palmeiro 500th HR game. Bases exhibit game use. MLB Authenticated. Starting Bid: $375
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81284 2004 St. Louis Cardinals National League Championship Ring. Not even the Curse of the Bambino could save the birds from the Red Sox juggernaut, which rst shocked the Yankees by surviving a three-games-to-nothing ALCS decit before sweeping the World Series to end eighty-six years of misery. Consolation prizes dont get much prettier than this, however, earned by a front oce worker for his service to the top dogs of the Senior Circuit. A ruby logo bird is oset by a sea of real diamonds on the face, ringed by the words National League Champions Cardinals. Recipients surname Walsh appears on left shank above another team logo, while right shank announces 2004, 16th World Series, 105-57. Interior band is stamped Intergold 10K and measures to a size ten. Original wood and glass display box is included. NRMT-MT. Starting Bid: $2,500

81285 2005 Houston Astros National League Championship Ring. Too nice. That was the ruling from Major League Baseball, which decreed that the runner-up in the World Series should not receive rings superior to those issued to the Champs. So this fourteen karat gold sample by the Houston based Intergold remained just that, with the nal product considerably more subdued. But one lucky collector can still enjoy this ne craftsmanship, and the sea of real diamonds that surrounds a ruby logo star on the face. National League Champions Astros rings the perimeter. The team owners surname McLane appears upon left shank above logos of the Astros and National League. Right shank pictures the home ballpark and the logo of the Series below a bold 2005. Weight is just over fty-ve grams. Band is size thirteen, with Intergold 14K stamped inside. Starting Bid: $2,000 81286 2005 University of Texas Longhorns NCAA Baseball Championship Ring. With enough ash to make Mr. T blush, this massive symbol of the Horns collegiate baseball supremacy boasts ve and a half carats of shimmering diamonds on its face, the ring tipping the scales at just over one hundred grams. The ten karat gold ring is actually a refashioning of the original, amplifying the bling factor considerably in anticipation that the jewelry would be a display in the new College Baseball Hall of Fame in Austin, but the plans fell through. The result is the most ostentatious (and valuable) 2005 Longhorns baseball ring on earth. Dual team logos share space with a herd of diamonds on the face, sandwiched between National Champions text. Left shank pictures the Championship trophy in miniature with the text XII Texas Champs, NCAA, Teamwork. Right reads Garrido 2005, NCAA Baseball, Coach. Size is 11.75, condition NRMT-MT. Starting Bid: $750

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81287 2011 Hideki Matsui 500th Home Run Baseball. He earned the nickname Godzilla in his native Japan, targeting fast balls with destructive powers reminiscent of his reptilian counterpart. In ten seasons with the Yomiuri Giants, Matsui clubbed 332 home runs, ably representing the number 55 he wore on his jersey to signify the single-season home run record held by legendary countryman Sadaharu Oh. The most famous slugger in Japan when his contract was purchased by the New York Yankees in 2003, the lefty long ball artist would serve up what is arguably the most signicant Bronx bomb of the new millennium, a 2009 World Series Game Six blast that would prove to be the Championship winner. Heritage was fortunate to be chosen by the lucky fan on the other end of that Series clout to present the home run ball at auction, with the $23,900 generated by its sale in April 2010 directed to charitable eorts in the wake of the devastating Haiti earthquake. Here we present a baseball which is arguably the most signicant ever launched from the lumber of this iconic Japanese superstar, the 168th of his Major League Baseball career which carried his grand trans-Pacic total to an even 500. The fellow on the receiving end of this Matsui drive was fteen year old Michael Schultes who caught the ball after it bounced o the right eld foul pole to his seat deep down the rst base line. His notarized letter detailing the events is included. Whereas Christian Lopez, the Yankees fan who caught Derek Jeters 3,000th hit a week earlier, was given tens of thousands of dollars in tickets and memorabilia for that balls return, Michael was oered a signed Matsui ball in trade. Film footage from the day will show As rst base coach Tye Waller attempting to orchestrate the deal with blue-shirted Michael and his father. After refusing the deal, Michael was escorted to the concession area of Comerica Park and interviewed by four Japanese reporters through an interpreter. By the time he returned to his seat, the chaos had subsided. The father and son nished watching the game and walked back to their car unhindered. Ironclad documentation comes via three photographs from the day. A pair capture the negotiations between Michael, his father and Wallerone shot from the eld side by a news photographer, the other from a few rows behind in the stands. A third photo nds Michael ashing a big smile as he holds the ball in his right hand and his ticket (Section 113, Row 12, Seat 16) from the July 20, 2011 game at Comerica in his left. A brief article in the San Francisco Gate identies Michael by name as the balls owner, and closes with the sentence, Waller said he was prepared to oer two signed Matsui balls but realized the fans werent giving up the prize. Heritage is pleased at yet another chance to present an enormously signicant Hideki Matsui home run baseball to our valued international clientele. We expect the bidding interest will validate the Schultes decision to pass on the oered deal. While Matsui became the rst slugger to reach 500 homers in a career divided between two continents, that factor does not diminish the watershed accomplishment nor the enormous collecting appeal of this denitive relic. Photographic documentation. Notarized letter of provenance from consignor. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81288 2009 Christy Mathewson Original Artwork by Darryl Vlasak. Marvelous portrait of the most admired hurler of the Dead Ball Era is one of our favorite artistic studies of Big Six. Vlasaks subtle blend of photorealism and romanticism are in full eect here. The work measures 20x24 and is one of four paintings consigned to this auction by the artist himself. Work is signed on front and back by the artist. Starting Bid: $500

81290 2010 Roger Maris Original Artwork by Darryl Vlasak. Perhaps the most famous long ball ever launched in the history of the Old Stadium carries just outside the frame of this unique image of Maris at bat. Vlasaks unique vision of the October 1, 1961 milestone is a marvelous acrylic on canvas work, measuring 22x28 in size. Painting is signed by the artist on front and verso. One of four works consigned to this auction by the artist himself. Starting Bid: $500

81289 2010 The Black Sox & Commissioner Landis Original Artwork by Darryl Vlasak. Thought-provoking work nds the banished conspirators in the 1919 World Series scandal orbiting the man who sealed their doom. Fine portraits of the nine central gures in the games most notorious episode features Vlasaks skilled balance of photorealism and baseball romanticism. Acrylic on canvas work measures 24x30 in size. Starting Bid: $500

81291 2010 Mickey Mantle Original Artwork by Darryl Vlasak. Artist Darryl Vlasaks considerable fan base will nd much to love about his study of a young Commerce Comet, dressed in his rookie road greys in a work which pairs a ne portrait study with a great action shot of the switch-hitting Hall of Famer. The work measures 18x24 and is one of four paintings consigned to this auction by the artist himself. Starting Bid: $500

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The Paddy OConnor Collection.


The following sixteen lots derive from the personal collection of Paddy OConnor, a native of County Kerry, Ireland who quickly discovered an aptitude for our National Pastime upon his immigration to the States. OConnors baseball career included brief terms in the American, National and Federal Leagues, and most notably membership with the World Championship 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates. The material oered here is consigned directly by the OConnor family and makes its hobby debut in the pages to follow.

81292 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates World Championship Pin Presented to Paddy OConnor. Before you start questioning our eyesight or sanity, allow us to stipulate that we are well aware this shiny little bauble is a ring now, but thats not how it began life. One need only refer to past salesHall of Fame manager Fred Clarkes pin, for instanceto see that this is indeed the one and only Championship award presented to members of Honus Wagners Pirates squad for their defeat of Ty Cobbs Detroit Tigers. But, in a most romantic gesture from the Bucs back-up catcher, OConnor commissioned a jeweler to transform his pin into the delicate ladys ring you see before you, a gift for his wife. The design is well worn but still very clearly announces its intention of identifying its owner as Worlds Champions 1909. A genuine diamond rests at center. The simple, delicate ring measures to size six. Though slightly altered from its original state, the trinkets status as one of the very earliest World Series awards remains compelling and unaected. True Pirates treasure, to be sure. Starting Bid: $2,000

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81293 1909 Forbes Field (Pittsburgh Pirates) Panoramic Photograph. Pittsburg can now boast of the worlds nest baseball park, manager Fred Clarke told reporters in 1909. It is a marvel of which people in other cities can have no adequate conception until they come here and see it. An engineering tour de force at the time of its construction, the new home of the Pittsburgh Pirates boasted concrete and steel construction rather than the standard wood design of contemporary stadia, and it featured the rst three-tier seating architecture in ballpark history. Surely this image was commissioned by Dreyfuss to capture the brilliance of the newborn edice, aording the viewer the next best thing to a center eld seat during that rst Pirates World Championship season. The image captures game actionnote the blur of a runner between rst and secondand measures 5.5x19 in size. The image is dated and attributed at lower right: Photo & Copyright 1909 by Chautauqua Photographic, Co. Pittsburg Pa. The cardboard mount expands nal dimensions to 9.75x24. A corner chip at bottom right has been repaired with tape, and represents the bulk of condition concerns. The image itself is free of any notable aws. Starting Bid: $500

81294 1909 World Series Panoramic Photographic Display. The two greatest titans of the Dead Ball era came face to face for the rst and only time as Ty Cobbs Detroit Tigers traveled to Forbes Field to visit Honus Wagners Pittsburgh Pirates for Game One of the sixth World Series on October 8, 1909. Cobb was often quoted to say that Wagner was the one man he couldnt intimidate, and the Bucs would ultimately win this rst game as well as the seventh and deciding contest. This fascinating trip back in time provides photographic images of each pennant-winning squad below a spectators eye view of the games action from an upper deck vantage point behind home plate, Cobb himself at bat. Originally issued as a supplement to Pittsburghs Illustrated Weekly, this tremendous (14x39) display piece is one of the few to survive the passing century, and it does so with remarkable NRMT condition (though note that the glass of the frame is cracked at left). Included are a pair of October 16, 1909 issues of the periodical that issued the panoramaour suspicion is that it was removed from one of them. A July issue of the oversized publication is here as well. A splendid display piece from one of the combatants in that important Series. Starting Bid: $500

81295 1909 Opening of Forbes Field Panoramic Supplement. A spectators eye view from the right eld bleachers of the rst contest at Pittsburghs Forbes Field is provided the viewer of this tough supplement issued by The Index, Pittsburghs Illustrated Weekly just after the June 30th event. The impressive 14x40 size of the supplement is enhanced by a simple framing job which expands the nal dimensions to 16.5x41. Below the panoramic image of the eld of play are small photographic vignettes picturing the eventual World Champions of the 1909 season, most notably the great Honus Wagner pictured in the pose utilized for his famous T206 trading card. Supplement bears original folds as issued but otherwise survives with remarkable success, displaying no aws worthy of note. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $375

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81296 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Celluloid Mirror. Dating from the year of the Series that brought Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner onto the same diamond for the only time in history, this ne celluloid boasts oval sepia portraits of nineteen members of the victorious side. Prominently featured are Wagner, in an image recalling his famed T206 card, and Hall of Fame manager Fred C. Clarke. The rare relic survives with remarkable success, the image side presenting as a legitimate NRMT-MT. The slightest hint of silvering to the reective verso barely merits a mention. The nest of its kind. Measures 2.25 in diameter. Starting Bid: $150

81298 1909 World Series Game One Used Baseball. If presented with a time machine able to transport us back to any Fall Classic in history, the 1909 edition, which represented the sole meeting in combat of Dead Ball legends Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb, would be a nalist in our decision-making process for sure. This ancient sphere was kept as a souvenir by another participant in that early Series, and we would assume it is OConnors fountain pen ink on the side panel which recounts Oct. 8-09, Pittsburg 4 Detroit 1, 1st game World Series. The ball is an ONL model with fantastic bold red Harry C. Pulliam presidential stamping on the side panel, an extremely rare ball in its own right, its October action aside. The ball exhibits the expected visuals of a century-old relic but still presents well with all notations and stamping surviving in legible form. Starting Bid: $500

81297 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Supplement by Carl Horner. Colorful supplement issued by the Pittsburg Press utilizes the classic photography of Carl Horner (note that Wagner appears in his million dollar T206 pose!) to celebrate the Bucs capture of the National League ag. The pieces original owner Paddy OConnor appears as the portrait vignette labeled number 19. Upon close inspection some light creases are discovered, but the overall aesthetics are rst class from any reasonable viewing distance. The supplement is housed in its original wooden frame with a label from OConnors Springeld, Massachusetts hometown. Full dimensions are 14x21. This is the rst example weve encountered of this rare piece, and its almost certainly the nest of any possible surviving supply. Starting Bid: $375

81299 1910 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Cabinet Photograph. For the rst sixteen seasons of the twentieth century, the Pittsburgh Pirates called Hot Springs its spring training home, and here we nd the recently crowned World Champions of 1909 reunited on the steps of their Arkansas boarding house as they prepared their title defense. Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Fred Clarke are instantly recognizable among the thirty folks pictured within this gorgeous silver gelatin image, as well as original owner of the photo and Pirates teammate Paddy OConnor. The image measures 7x9 on a 10x12 cardboard mount which exhibits mild edge wear and a corner bend at upper right. The image itself reveals a couple minor age spots but overall presents marvelously. Starting Bid: $500

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81300 1910-13 Ocial National League (Lynch) Baseball. Extraordinarily rare sphere is the rst ever to cross our desks, manufactured during the brief three years of Thomas Lynchs National League presidency between the ending of John Heydlers rst term in oce in 1909 and the beginning of Teners reign in 1914. The ball is clearly game used, but the side panel stamping remains bright and bold. A wonderful relic from the days when Matty and Wagner were dominating the Senior Circuit. Starting Bid: $200

81301 1915 Pittsburgh Rebels (Federal League) Cabinet Photograph. The rogue Federal League lasted just two years before its declaration of bankruptcy, but the repercussions resonated far beyond, ever so slightly loosening the death grip management had maintained over labor. One of many American and National Leaguers to jump ship to the Feds was Paddy OConnor, who is pictured with his ttingly named Rebels teammates, and from whose collection this image derives. The sepia-toned 7x9 photo is axed to a 10x12 cardboard mount advertising an Indiana health resort where the team apparently trained for some period of time. The bulk of the wear is conned to the mount, leaving the central focus of the image unmolested. This is the rst example of this image weve ever seen, and given the intense rarity of any Federal League memorabilia, we wouldnt be surprised if its the last as well. Starting Bid: $500

81302 1915 Pittsburgh Rebels Federal League Team Panoramic Photograph. Though the team was named for player/manager Rebel Oakes, the moniker was tting for the Federal League at large, which gave the professional baseball establishment a vigorous shake despite just two years of existence. That brief lifespan has left few artifacts to be enjoyed by the modern collecting community, but this ne panoramic from the collection of catcher Paddy OConnor should turn some heads. The team stands shoulder to shoulder along the left side of the ineld in this 10x20.5 image, marked Photo by Murphy & Farrar at lower right. Scattered creases have turned into tears in a few places, but when attened and framed the image will still present quite nicely. Considering the intense rarity of Federal League panoramic photography, such condition concerns must be forgiven. Starting Bid: $375

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81303 1915 Pittsburgh Rebels Federal League Panoramic Supplement. The two-season shelf life of the Federal League and the near century since its dissolution have had the expected eect upon available supply of related artifacts, and here we nd one of the rare survivors. And what a survivor it is! This visually arresting panoramic paper supplement promotes one of the nal games in League history, a September 25, 1915 meeting between the Pittsburgh Rebels and the Newark Pepper. The display provides a mesmerizing spectators eye view of the Pittsburgh ballpark up top and individual photographic vignettes of the team members below. Separation at the folds accounts for the bulk of condition issues, but when laid at (and, ideally, linen mounted) the worst of the faults would be eliminated. This is the rst example weve encountered of this piece, and we wouldnt be surprised if its the last as well. Size is 17x42. Starting Bid: $500

81304 1923 Hartford Senators Program Featuring Lou Gehrig. Extraordinarily rare program is the rst weve ever seen boasting the great Lou Gehrigs minor league membership. And boasting is the right word, as the opening page boldly proclaims, Columbia Lou Gehrig, Hartfords Home Run King. The unscored eight-page program lists Gehrig batting clean-up and elding rst base. Interestingly, fellow future Hall of Famer Chief Bender is listed as a pitcher for the visiting Baltimore team, his nest days behind him rather than ahead. The same could be said of the program itself, which is quite ragged and partially held together with tape, including the rear cover which features a team image including the nineteen-year old Iron Horse and manager Paddy OConnor, from whose estate this piece derives. Included is a 1928 Hartford Boosters Club membership card issued to OConnors wife and picturing both Paddy himself and Gehrig, now a star Yankee. We must report that Gehrigs signature at the bottom is a stamp. The card is G-VG. Starting Bid: $300

81305 1928 Lou Gehrig Signed Photograph. One of the nest Gehrig signed photos weve ever encountered comes with ironclad provenance to boot, deriving from the family of the ballplayer to whom it is inscribed. Apparently gifted to OConnor during spring training exercises following Gehrigs American League MVP and World Championship 1927 season, the photo is inscribed, To my real, true & sincere friend, Pat OConner (sic), Most Sincerely, Lou Gehrig, March 07, 1928. Gehrigs black fountain pen ink survives with marvelous 9/10 boldness, and the 6.5x9 photo presents awlessly, thanks in part to a heavy cardstock mounting likely applied decades ago. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81306 1928 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Somebodys going to get a bargain here, because this is a genuine World Championship team ball, almost the same squad as the illustrious 1927 Yanks, with very bold autographs from many of the greatest names of the era. Ruth is 9/10 on the sweet spot, and Gehrig is 7/10 on the side panel. Other notables: Durocher (9/10), Combs (6/10), Coveleski (8/10), Durst (8/10), Collins (7/10), Zachary (8/10), Bengough (8/10), Meusel (8/10). Even Ruths good luck charm, the hunchbacked bat boy Eddie Bennett, is present among the twenty-four genuine Yankee signatures. The bad news? A young kid apparently decided to add some names himself, and these include a few Pennocks, Lazzeri, Huggins and Hoyt (he knew his future Hall of Famers, it would appear). An illegible scribble over the Reach stamping is the kids as well. We see the glass as half-full though, three-quarters really. A boldly penned team ball from one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,000

81307 Circa 1930 Lou Gehrig Signed Congratulatory Card. A round of applause in the form of a greeting card from the Gehrigs to Paddys daughter Elizabeth OConnor on the occasion of her recent graduation. Elizabeth and Lou were a romantic item at one time, and it is clearly the legendary rst basemans handwriting beneath the printed sentiment. The green fountain pen ink survives with awless intensity, and the card itself is likewise lacking any condition caveats. A simple yet enormously appealing keepsake from Gehrigs o-eld life. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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The Hank Severeid Collection.


The nine lots that follow derive from the personal collection of Henry Hank Severeid, whose baseball career began as a twenty-year old catcher for the 1911 Cincinnati Reds and ended only with his sudden passing while working as a scout for the 1968 Boston Red Sox. A member of the 1925 Senators and 1926 Yankees American League Championship teams, Severeid dedicated over half a century of his life to our National Pastime, and Heritage is pleased to present the following selection of artifacts from his journey. All lots are consigned directly by the Severeid family.

81308 1910s-30s Hank Severeid Personal Baseball Collection Lot of 11. Intriguing oering is one short of an even dozen, the balls running the gamut from noteworthy game balls to autographed spheres. 1) Well-worn ball artfully notated Cincy Reds 1913. Game info is written but too worn to read. 2) Gold-painted ball reading Henry Severeid Home Run, April 17th, 1915. 3) Shellacked Pacic Coast League baseball, not notated. 4) Pacic League Ball notated Hank hit this ball over left eld fenceAugust 23-28 at Sacramento. 5) OAL (Johnson) ball with notation, illegible. 6) Very faded 1934 team signed Texas League baseball. 7) OAL (Johnson) ball with printed text, From Hank Severeid to Adele Messmer, June 23, 1920. 8) St. Louis Missions team signed Texas League ball. Faded signatures but Severeid readily legible. Dated June 6, 1935. 9) Another ball essentially identical to number 8. 10) OAL (Johnson) ball notated, This ball went over fence for home run, Cardinals, April 3, 1922, Browns vs. Cardinals, April ?, Browns 6 Cardinals 5. 11) OAL (Johnson) very faded team signed baseball, illegible. Starting Bid: $300

81309 1915, 1916 & 1921 St. Louis Browns Panoramic Photographs Lot of 3. Trio of panoramic team shots derive from the cedar chest of Hank Severeid, who appears with his teammates in each of the images. Due to the high cost of production of these images, they were typically only issued to players and VIPs, assuring very limited supply, particularly close to a century later in the modern collecting hobby. 1915: Size 8x43. Condition VG with some scrolling and vintage tape repairs. 1916: Size 8x41. Condition EX with some staining at far right and a few light wrinkles. Eddie Plank is among those pictured. 1921: Size 8x28. Team is in civilian clothing during visit to President Harding at the White House. EX condition with mild wrinkling. All photos are rolled and unframed. Starting Bid: $375

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81310 1922 Hank Severeid Presentational Pocket Watch A strong season behind the plate for the St. Louis Browns catcher earned him this tangible expression of appreciation from the fans. The classic Illinois gold-lled pocket watch is attractively engraved on case back To Henry Severeid from Citizens of St. Louis 1922. Watch is not currently operational, but we suspect a servicing would remedy that small concern. The watch is otherwise in ne condition, with only minor handling wear. Attached to the watch is a yellow and pink gold lled chain (14 long) from which a yellow gold baseball fob dangles. This fob is engraved American League Champions 1926 from Story City Fans, a nice gesture from Severeids hometown in recognition of his service to the 1926 Yanks. Consigned by the Severeid family. Starting Bid: $375

81311 1926 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Though its not quite as ne as teammate Lou Gehrigs personal example which commanded over $130,000 in our August Platinum Night event, this OAL (Johnson) ball from Hank Severeids estate includes a rare Hall of Famer that Lous ball didnt. The rare Miller Huggins (4/10) is one of twenty-six autographs commemorating the American League Championship team including notables Ruth (4/10), Gehrig (2/10), Pennock (6/10), Combs (1.5/10), Lazzeri (4/10), Pennock (5/10), Shocker (5/10), Bengough (7/10) and the rare Fred Merkle (9/10), who played in just a single game for the 26 Yanks. Two panels of the ball are quite light while two are signicantly bolder, accounting for the rather wide range in autograph quality, but all but a few are readily legible. Still a tough and highly desirable ball once touched by the most iconic Yanks of all. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

81312 1930s Hank Severeid Post-Career Game Bat. The ancient typed page axed to the barrel of this signature model Hillerich & Bradsby tells a thrilling storystating that this is the bat Severeid used to hit a double o of Jesse Haines in the seventh game of the 1926 World Seriesbut bat expert John Taube nds that this attribution is in error. Apparently this is instead a post-career bat used during the former member of the Yankees American League Championship team as a coach. Heavy use is evident, particularly in the checking of the grain on the back barrel. Original grip tape on knob. Length thirty-six inches. Consigned by the Severeid family. Starting Bid: $150

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81313 1936 Benny Frey Game Worn Cincinnati Reds Jersey with Pants. Extraordinarily rare jersey style is the rst weve ever encountered in the collecting hobby, utilized just two seasons by the Cincinnati Reds franchise (1936-37). This particular example was issued to and worn by the troubled pitcher Benny Frey, who would take his own life the year after he wore the shirt when an arm injury left him relegated to the minors. The jersey is constructed from an unusual rather coarse ber, lighter than the typical annel uniforms of the day. A chenille scripted Reds stands above the heart, with a red felt number 22 applied to verso. Embroidered directly into lower left front tail is Frey 1936. Interior collar holds manufacturers tagging, reading Goldsmith Sports Equipment, Cincinnati, Ohio and Palm Beach. One button is missing from the front and some staining on left sleeve must be noted, but the jersey is otherwise very attractive, shows solid wear and presents very well. The matching pants lack manufacturers tagging but are embroidered Weaver 38 at interior waistband, surely a reference to 1938 Reds pitcher Jim Weaver. The uniform was apparently a hand-me-down to Severeid, who was coaching in the late 1930s in the Texas League and from whose estate the uniform derives. An ancient tag with a handwritten attribution to Severeid remains attached to the jersey front. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81314 1943-45 Joe Cronin Game Worn Boston Red Sox Jersey. Home white annel was sported at Fenway Park by the future Hall of Fame player, manager and executive during the war years, as the patriotic Health patch on the left sleeve attests. This later text-free version of the patch further narrows the potential range by a year. The jersey derives from the personal collection of Hank Severeid, who scouted for the Sox from 1944 until his passing in 1968 at age seventy-seven. The classic Red Sox font arches gently across the chest in red and navy felt, with a similarly constructed number 4 applied at verso. All identiers are original and unaltered. Proper Tim McAulie [size] 46 label appears at interior collar. The jersey exhibits heavy wear, with a team repair just before the S in Sox on the chest. Some foxing from improper storage is apparent, but the shirt still presents very well. The Sox formally retired Cronins number 4 jersey in 1984, an honor long overdue considering his thirteen seasons of service as manager (eleven as player/manager). A superb Hall of Fame annel from one of the most signicant and inuential gures in Boston Red Sox history. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $2,500

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81315 1957 Hank Severeid All-Star Game Worn St. Louis Browns Throwback Uniform. Severeids handwriting on the box containing this uniform reads Got this uniform about 1960 from Cardinals (Mr. Busch) after All-Star game in St. Louis, which could only be the 1957 Sportsmans Park event. The gorgeous, understated style is crafted from soft white annel with brown trim and only a simple logo SL on the sleeve to represent the hometown. Severeid is chain stitched into the jersey tail below the Rawlings Hall of Fame Flannel size 44 tagging. Matching pants are similarly tagged with size 40 designation and 25 inseam strip tag. Chain stitching here announces Severeid 1922, suggesting that the uniform was worn as part of 35th anniversary team reunion for that specic year at the St. Louis All-Star Game. Even the original belt, size 7 1/4 cap and matching stirrups are here! Is it sports memorabilia, or the coolest Halloween costume ever? Youll be the only 1920s St. Louis Browns player on the trick or treating circuit, for sure. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $300

81316 1967 Boston Red Sox American League Championship Ring Presented to Hank Severeid. The former catcher with the Reds, Browns, Senators and Yankees served as a scout for the Boston Red Sox from 1944 until his sudden passing in 1968. Here we nd a ring presented to him shortly before his death in recognition of his service to the Sox 1967 American League Championship cause. Synthetic rubies highlight a team logo B on the face, while Boston Red Sox AL Champions rings the perimeter in raised lettering. Left shank announces the year 1967 above a team logo, while right shank is engraved with Severeid above a BoSox cap, bats, ball and glove in miniature. Band measures 11.5 and is stamped Balfour 10K. Ring is consigned by the Severeid family and exhibits very minimal wear. Starting Bid: $1,500

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The Lou Gehrig Collection, Part II.


The noble Iron Horse rides once again, and for the final time within the confines of The Lou Gehrig Collection as presented by Heritage Auctions. The incredible offering of personally owned material from the Yankees legend first appeared within our August 2011 Platinum Night auction in Chicago, with the greatest highlights, including Gehrigs 1926 Yankees team signed baseball and 1934 Tour of Japan uniform, setting price records. We made sure to hold a few great pieces back for our November auction, and theyre presented below. This material was left to the consignors family by Lous mother Christina Gehrig upon her passing in the 1950s, and makes its hobby debut here.

81317 1917 Lou Gehrigs Signed Personal Autograph Book Contains Second Earliest Gehrig Signature Known! Call him The Iron Colt. The future New York Yankees legend was just fourteen years old when he presented this simple little autograph book to his classmates, who penned autographs and brief sentiments for their buddy, such as To Henry, Remember the present, Remember the past, Remember the fun in Big Jims Class, Your Brother Grade 8. As to be expected, the vast majority of the writing within is written to Gehrig and not by him, but the interior cover does provide the earliest known handwriting and signature from the superstar slugger. It reads, This book belongs to Henry Gehrig, 2079 Eighth Av., Manhattan, New York City. The writing has not faded a bit over the passing nine decades, surviving with impeccable 9+/10 boldness. The book itself exhibits mild handling and storage wear but nothing that comes close to threatening the structural integrity or the pages within. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $1,500
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81318 1920s-30s Lou Gehrig Photograph Archive (31). Marvelous collection of vintage rst-generation images derive from Christina Gehrigs personal collection and begins chronologically with a marvelous snapshot photo (2x2.75) of mom and son at about age fteen posing with the family dog. It is one of nineteen images of Lou in civilian clothing, which include Rawhide promotional photos, a signed image of Gehrig on the ships deck signed by the photographer for the 1931 Tour of Japan, a few shing shots and a great snapshot of Gehrig exing his massive bicep. The in-uniform images are even more enthralling, beginning with a 5-21-23 news photo, complete with paper caption, of Gehrig in Columbia uniform (Good, due to corner damage). Theres a magnicent rookie Yankee portrait, a huge (11x14) shot of Gehrig sliding headrst into third, and one of the very last photos of Gehrig in pinstripes, shot October 5, 1939 as he is visited in the Yankee dugout by Babe Ruth. Also here are about ten photos of Christina Gehrig and her family without Lou, not included in the count. Image size varies from snapshot to 11x14, and range in condition from Good to NRMT, with most closer to the middle of that range. Starting Bid: $500

81319 Circa 1930 Lou Gehrig Large Photograph by George Burke. Extraordinary photographic portrait gets our vote for the most desirable unsigned photo of Gehrig in the collecting hobby. We begin with the notoriety of the artist himself, George Burke, whose soulful photographic work serves as the foremost visual documentation for Depression-era baseball. Burkes virtuosic control of light and shadow establishes his imagery as far more than simple photojournalism, and his talents are on full display here. Next, we report that the dimensions of the presented work are greatly expanded from the typical 4x6 format most commonly seen for Burke. Here we encounter a 7x10 image on an 11x14 mount, the reverse bearing Burkes studio stamp. This impressive oversized format is clearly due to the nal and perhaps most compelling attribute of the image, that it was gifted to and owned by the subject himself. The marvelous condition, with light edge wear to the mount barely worth a mention, is the nal cherry on top. An absolute masterpiece with profound provenancial appeal. Starting Bid: $500
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81320 1930 Lou Gehrig Signed Christmas Card with Mailing Envelope. The Iron Horse sends a simple Christmas greeting to his ex-girlfriend. Gehrigs 9/10 black fountain pen ink signature turns this simple monogrammed (note the LG above the printed poetic stanza) notecard into a collecting treasure. Included is the original mailing envelope, penned in Gehrigs distinctive, elegant script. The card and envelope exhibit minor age toning but no other issues worthy of note. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

81321 1930s Lou Gehrig Game Worn Stirrups. Weve been unable to positively identify the uniform from which this pair of stirrups derivedthey dont seem to match either Tour of Japan, which had been our assumptionbut theres no doubt they are the Iron Horses, as they were packaged with the rest of the collection sold in our August Platinum Night and this November auction. They are clearly 1920s or 1930s vintage heavy wool professional quality, and a paper tag near the top of one is too faded to read, but does seem to feature a name beginning with the letter G. If a collector helps with identication during the course of the auction, well update this text online, so thanks in advance for any assistance. Starting Bid: $150

81322 1930s Lou Gehrigs Personal Leather Wallet. Pull this baby out of your pocket at any sports bar in the Big Apple and you just might get your drink on the house. This personalized wallet, complete with baseball theme, once housed the Iron Horses cash and identication (though, sadly, neither remains). Though use is evident, the wallet remains in marvelous condition, ready for a second life in your pocket or a trophy room shelf. An intriguing personal artifact from this leading Yankees icon. Starting Bid: $150

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81323 1908 Ty Cobb Pro Model Bat, Game Used. The unusual construction of our lot title is intended to direct the bidders attention to the fact that use by Cobb himself cannot be denitively attributed, nor could the possibility be entirely eliminated. The experts at PSA/DNA properly attest that the lack of logo stamping on this Ty Cobb Spalding Autograph bat would indicate the bat was produced for professional use; retail models bear the knob stamping absent here. They also note that the bats thirty-three and three-quarter inch length is due to a shortening of the barrel, and thus may have originally been proper for Cobbs preferred thirty-four and a half. But the lack of Cobb characteristics, notably absent handle tape and cleat marks, must likewise be addressed. Even lacking the touch of the Peach himself, this is a rare and highly collectible slab of lumber, and one that allows us to dream of what would surely be the hobby purchase of the year could a connection to the Halls rst occupant be conrmed. LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

81324 1923-25 Babe Ruth Professional Model Bat, Game Used. We begin with the disclaimer that this bats use by Ruth himself could not be conrmed, and, at thirty-ve inches and thirty-six ounces in size, it fails to correspond with standard Ruth traits. With those caveats addressed, we turn our attentions to the glorious vintage, matching the earliest seasons of the House that Ruth Built. The bat exhibits severe checking, knob damage, a taped handle repair, renishing and excessive wear, but the condition issues cannot override the bats delectable historical positioning. Looks arent everything, and this bat has personality to spare. LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200

81325 1925-32 Rogers Hornsby Professional Model Game Used Bat. Exciting relic is attributed to one of the greatest hitters of his age, a man whose .359 lifetime batting average trails only Ty Cobb on the career chart. The experts at MEARS pinpoint the advent of Hanna bats use in Major League competition to 1925, and close the span of this specimens possible range at 1932, when patent numbers started to appear on Hanna knobs. Though Hornsby is best recalled as a Hillerich & Bradsby client, it is quite noteworthy that this bat, with its distinctive knob, perfectly matches Louisville Slugger ordering records. Length and weight of thirty-four inches and thirty-two ounces are considered within acceptable range. MEARS assigns a perfect ve point base grade for delity to factory records and the full three points for heavy use, with a single point lost for a chipped knob and upper handle crack, calculating to a nal A7 rating. A ne memento of the career National League batting champion. LOA from MEARS, A7. Starting Bid: $500

81326 1926-41 Paul Waner Professional Model Game Used Bat. Tough early Krens Special bat is identied on the barrel as Waner Style, but attributed to the larger of the two Poisons through the specics of its dimensions. Though shipping records for Krens do not exist, it is well established that the factory did supply professional model bats to the Majors, and while the absence of records limits the prospects for denitive attribution, MEARS notes that the thirty-two ounce weight and thirty-four inch length of the bat are within Paul Waners established Hillerich & Bradsby specs. The bat earns ve points for delity to Waners preferred dimensions and three more for heavy use, with a point lost for divots to the barrel and another for the restored knob, accounting for the nal A6 score. A marvelous relic from the glorious fraternal Hall of Fame partnership that made the Pirates a contender in the Twenties and Thirties. LOA from MEARS, A6. Starting Bid: $375

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81327 1932-35 Jimmie Foxx Game Used Bat. Historic lumber dates to a possible four-season span that stands in history as the nest of not only Foxx Hall of Fame career, but that of just about any slugger not wearing Yankees pinstripes. Only in 1934, when Lou Gehrig took the prize, did Foxx fail to lead the American League in long balls, and the rst two of Foxx three MVP awards likewise were celebrated during this era. As such, this Krens Special bat, exhibiting use characterized by expert John Taube as excellent, ranks among the most desirable Foxx representations ever made available for private sale. Though batmaker Joseph Kren never achieved the household-name status of Louisville Slugger, his Syracuse, NY factory created gamers from many of the elite stars of the sportRuth, Gehrig, Hornsby and Ott to name a few. Krens factory ordering records have been lost to history, but it is noteworthy that the thirty-ve inch length and thirty-six ounce weight perfectly match Hillerich & Bradsby specs, as do the handle, knob and barrel dimensions, leading Taube to state that the bat is authentic and was used by Foxx during the referenced labeling period. Ball marks dot the right and left barrel, and cleat marks are scattered throughout. Lathe marks on the knob further authenticate the bat as professional issue. A remarkable, Cooperstown-quality relic from a period of rapid ascent toward Babe Ruths 500 Home Run Clubhouse. LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $2,500

81328 1933-34 Paul Waner Game Used Sidewritten Bat. Arguably the nest Big Poison bat on the market, though admittedly its not much of a horse race. Just ve examples have surfaced on the public auction block in the past dozen years, and this oering will make it an even half dozen. The 1934 season, one of two in which this bat may have seen action, saw the Pirates outelder claim his second of three career National League batting titles, and the excellent use (ball marks, cleat marks, cracked and repaired handle) evident upon this signature model Hillerich & Bradsby suggests loads of good work in the batters box. Perhaps most exciting, however, are the remnants of a mailing label on the right barrel and the vault markings of W58 stamped into the knob and barrel end, perfectly correlating with Paul Waner as the 58th player with the last initial W with an assigned bat model. So while the factory sidewriting is no longer visible, there is no question but that this is a genuine Paul Waner sidewritten bat. The splendid use and most coveted form of provenance fuel the GU 8.5 grade from PSA/DNA and serve as a challenge to competing bidders intent upon securing only the nest for their private holdings. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8.5. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81329 1949 Ralph Kiner All-Star Game Used Bat, PSA/DNA GU 8. Bats issued for the Midsummer and Fall Classic carry a lot of weight with the educated hobbyist, but the presented specimen is something truly special. Perhaps most notably, the Hillerich & Bradsby signature model G69L was crafted for use at the 1949 All-Star Game, one of the most historic editions due to the rst appearance of African-American players in the dugouts. In fact, the great Jackie Robinson was standing at second base in the bottom of the sixth inning when Kiner used this bat to deposit a two-out pitch into the bleachers in left to pull within a run of the American League. Kiners titanic blast was just one of many launched that 1949 season, widely considered the Pirates sluggers nest. His fty-four homers were a career best, and just two behind Hack Wilsons National League record. The heavy use of the presented bat ensures that the party didnt end the day of the Classic, as there is far more than a single games action apparent. Length of thirty-ve inches and weight of thirty-two ounces match the Professional Bat Ordering Record entry for July 8, 1949, four days prior to the All-Star Game. Some water staining to the barrel accounts for the only points lost in the PSA/DNA examination, resulting in a nal grade of GU 8. The bat otherwise earns top marks across the board, and bears a 9/10 sharpie signature from Kiner at mid-barrel. Signed letter of provenance from Kiner himself is included. LOA from PSA/ DNA, GU 8. Letter of provenance from Ralph Kiner. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $2,000

81330 1950 Ralph Kiner Game Used Bat Inscribed & Signed to Al Lang. Anybody whos been to spring training down in Florida should know the name Al Lang, the early St. Petersburg mayor instrumental in luring the New York Yankees, and later many other clubs, to the Tampa Bay area and the waterfront ballpark that bears his name. Almost three decades after signing a contract to make his city the permanent spring training home of the Yankees, Lang was still making friends in the baseball world, a fact made apparent by the inscription on the presented signature model G69L Hillerich & Bradsby once owned and operated by star slugger Ralph Kiner. Faded (3/10) black ink delivers the message To Al with Best Wishes, Ralph Kiner. Just above that inscription is a much bolder one from Lang himself, who in turn gifts the bat to a friend with the words To My Pal John Oliver III from Uncle Al Lang. The thirty-ve inch bat tips the scales at a Ruthian forty ounces and exhibits evidence of heavy use. Multiple ball and stitch marks coat the barrel, along with a supply of green bat rack streaks. Kiners number 4 is written in marker on the knob along with 41, indicating weight in ounces (bats often lose an ounce or two through drying over the years, accounting for the discrepancy with current weight). Bat is uncracked and earns an impressive GU 9 rating from PSA/DNA. A splendid representation from the fth of seven consecutive seasons atop the National League long ball ladder. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 9. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $375

81331 1951-57 Gil Hodges Game Issued Bat. Pristine signature model Adirondack 106A presents exactly as it did upon delivery to Ebbets Field, with the single exception of the hand-applied number 14 in black paint on the barrel end. This one never made it into the fray though, but its unrealized playing potential is now transformed into pure collectibility. The blonde ash relic measures thirty-ve inches and ounces respectively, a perfect match for Gils ordering records. Assessed by PSA/DNA as GU 5, the highest grade allowable for an unused bat. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 5. Starting Bid: $300

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81332 1953 Roy Campanella Game Issued Bat. While the presented Hillerich & Bradsby G80 with a block-lettered Campanella on the barrel may never have made its Big League debut, the history of the bat is so charming we can forgive this failing. The experts at PSA/DNA have managed to conrm the ordering date as May 19, 1953, where the H&B records note To Brooklyn for TV show, more specically the Happy Feltons Knothole Gang program which ran on New York TV station WOR Channel 9 in the early and mid-1950s. Hugely popular with Brooklyn youth in its day, the show served a large part in the adoration of the Bums which is reected to this day in the collecting market. Its likely that Campy did indeed wield this bat on camera as he taught youngsters the fundamentals of the sport. Campanellas number 39 appears in black paint on the barrel end. Length thirty-four inches; weight thirty-two ounces. LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

81333 1955 Gil Hodges World Series Game Used Bat. As the old saying goes, its not how you start, its how you nish. The most beloved Boy of Summer not enshrined at Cooperstown (despite many vocal advocates), rst baseman Gil Hodges saw his thunderous bat fall troublingly silent in the opening three games of the 1955 World Series, notching an anemic one for twelve at the plate. But his two-run homer in Game Four was the turning point in evening the Series at two games apiece, and his two RBIs in the seventh and deciding game represented all the scoring the Bums needed to claim Brooklyns rst and only World Championship. Presented is perhaps the very weapon that slayed the Yankee beast, one of two signature model Adirondack 113A bats issued to Hodges for use in this fabled Fall Classic. While players often retained their World Series bats as unused souvenirs, this example exhibits the light use one would expect for limited Series service, and an included photograph pictures Hodges at the plate gripping either this bat or its identical twin. A few ball marks and stitch impressions appear on the left barrel and a light coating of pine tar is applied to the handle. Length thirty-ve inches; weight thirty-two and a half ounces. Unquestionably one of the most important Dodgers artifacts to surface in the hobby in recent years, this engine for Brooklyns most glorious achievement clearly belongs in Cooperstown, with or without its former owner. LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,500

81334 1955-57 Roy Campanella Game Used Bat. The sturdy foundation of the great 1950s Brooklyn Bums dynasty delivered still more heartbreak to the borough after the last ever game at Ebbets, paralyzed in a terrible automobile accident just months before the teams Los Angeles debut. Here we present some late career lumber from the Hall of Fame backstop, exhibiting heavy use with a taped handle crack, plentiful ball and cleat marks and grain swelling on the barrel. The Hillerich & Bradsby C188 perfectly matches factory ordering records with its thirty-ve inches of length and thirty-three and a third ounces of weight. Points are lost for red paint on the barrel, a urethane coating of the bat and a chip to the knob, but the bat still presents very well. Graded PSA/DNA GU 6. A very opportunity to bring one of the leading Boys of Summer into your trophy room. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 6. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81335 1957 Hank Aaron Game Used Bat with World Series Attribution, PSA GU 9. While any lumber from the arsenal of Hammerin Hank carries tremendous collecting appeal (and particularly representations dating to the 1950s), the presented example suggests ideal vintage in the form of a notarized letter of provenance from a gentleman who attended Braves and Packers games as a boy in Wisconsin. He details a friendship between his family and the proprietor of a Milwaukee steakhouse popular with the local athletes. This bat, he attests, was given to the restaurateur by Aaron just after the Braves victorious 1957 World Series, and in turn given to the letters author. We nd nothing in the bats DNA to contradict this recollection, and expert John Taube reports that the Adirondack 63A matches Aarons specs for the 1954 through 1957 era. The bat is uncracked and exhibits excellent use with several ball marks and stitch impressions on all sides of the barrel along with scattered cleat marks and bat rack stripes. A small chip appears on back barrel. Length and weight of thirty-ve inches and ounces respectively likewise match known exemplars. Thrilling as an early-career Aaron, and a national treasure as a bat potentially used to claim what would prove to be Aarons rst and only World Series Championship. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 9. Starting Bid: $3,750

81336 1958 Brooks Robinson Game Used Bat. The unique characteristics of this signature model Hillerich & Bradsby O1S allow the experts at PSA/DNA to pinpoint the derivation of the important lumber to two orders made on May 22nd and July 9th of 1958, eectively the future Hall of Famers rookie season as Robinson had made only seventy-one appearances in the three years prior. We believe this scarce lumber is the earliest Robinson bat to reach the auction block, but the heavy use and perfect match to factory records (thirty-four inches and twenty-eight and a half ounces) further augment the appeal and fuel the impressive GU 8.5 rating. Ball and stitch marks abound, with the punishment swelling the grain on the back barrel. Handle exhibits Robinsons scoring for grip, and is bolstered by a few small nails to repair the crack that ended its service. This rare relic is derived from the personal collection of a former Washington Senators bat boy, with his letter of provenance. Black sharpie signature on the barrel rates 10/10, nicely completing the package. Letter of provenance from Senators bat boy. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8.5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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81337 1959 Mickey Mantle All-Star Game Used Bat, PSA/DNA GU 8.5. In an eort to raise additional funds for the players pension fund, the 1959 All-Star Game was presented as a doubleheader, with the rst contest waged July 7th at Pittsburghs Forbes Field and the second on August 3 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The presented Adirondack 113A was delivered to Mantle for use is one (or perhaps both) of those exhibitions, though the considerable use suggests even more than two games action. The ame-burned ash relic measures thirty-ve and a half inches in length at a weight of thirty-one and a half ounces, perfectly matching Mantles preferred specs for the era. His surname appears in block lettering on the barrel, just to the right of the important 1959 All Star designation. The grain of the barrel is slightly swelled from its punishment in the hands of the sports premier slugger, and pock-marked with cleat marks suered as Mantle knocked the clay from his spikes. Red bat rack streaking on the barrel may help indicate the stadium of usage. While any Mantle bat carries considerable collecting appeal, those rare surviving specimens specially crafted for use in the Midsummer or Fall Classic are particularly prized by the discerning collector. This appeal is exponentially increased by the 1950s vintage, as game gear from the rst half of Mantles Hall of Fame career is considerably more scarce than 1960s models. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8.5. Starting Bid: $12,500

81338 1965-68 Frank Robinson Game Used Bat. Though Robinsons residence at Cooperstown and the 500 Home Run Clubhouse is enough to assure immortality, he joins another Robinson in racial pioneering as the rst African-American to take the managerial reins of a Major League club. The potential production range of this playing-days bat spans his transition from the Reds to the Orioles, which allowed him to become the only player to win an MVP Award for each League. The signature model Hillerich & Bradsby R161 is uncracked and exhibits excellent use, with ball and stitch marks coating the barrel. Green bat racks marks streak the surface, and a 10/10 blue sharpie signature adorns the barrel. Length and weight of thirty-ve inches and ounces respectively matches factory records perfectly, resulting in a GU 7.5 rating from PSA/DNA. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 7.5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $375

81339 1965-68 Roberto Clemente Game Used Bat. The big thing about Clemente is that he can hit any pitch, Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal once explained. I dont mean only strikes. He can hit a ball o his ankles or o his ear. Here we present a signature model Hillerich & Bradsby U1 dating to a four-year span that twice saw this elite batsman claim the National League batting title. The bat exhibits light use with scattered ball marks and stitch impressions, and his number 21 applied in marker twice to the knob. The length and weight of thirty-six inches and ounces respectively perfectly match factory records for this period, providing top marks for delity to known exemplars for a nal GU 7 grade. A truly special piece from one of the most heroic men ever to wear the uniform of a Major League club. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 7. Starting Bid: $1,500

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81340 1968 Don Drysdale Game Used Bat. Everybody knows that pitchers arent supposed to hit, or, at least, everybody but Don Drysdale. Though he earned his Cooperstown bronze with an intimidating sidearmed delivery that left bruises on a National League record 154 hit batsmen, the 1962 Cy Young winner clubbed twentynine home runs in 1169 career at-bats, a slightly better long ball ratio than Derek Jeter. So while pitchers bats are the toughest hurdle for collectors with a concentration in that hobby subgenre, few are as noteworthy as this Dodger legends. The presented Adirondack Big Stick 261X perfect matches Drysdales preferred specs, with thirty-four ounces of weight in its thirty-six inches of blonde ash. Bat is uncracked and exhibits light use, with several ball marks and stitch impressions, and light pine tar on the upper handle. Blue and red bat streaks decorate the barrel, and Drysdales since-retired number 53 is hand-markered on the knob. The experts at PSA/DNA assign a grade of GU 8, points lost only due to the limited game action one would expect for a pitchers lumber. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8. Starting Bid: $1,500

81341 1971-79 Reggie Jackson Game Used Bat. Mr. October lumber dates to the decade that made his a household name. The Adirondack 288RJ exhibits outstanding use with many ball and stitch marks on the right and back barrel. Red bat rack streaks stripe the barrel, and traces of pine tar appear at barrel top. Repaired handle crack. Length of thirty-four and a half inches and weight of thirty-two ounces are correct for this 500 Home Run Clubster. A blue sharpie signature on the barrel (10/10) completes the package. Graded PSA/DNA GU 6.5. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 6.5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $150

81342 1971-77 Brooks Robinson Game Used Bat. The face of the Baltimore Orioles for two decades, the beloved third baseman rode his mastery of the lumber and the leather to capture the bronze of Cooperstown. Here we encounter a late-career gamer from Robinsons arsenal, an Adirondack 170B exhibiting excellent use with ball marks, stitch impressions and green bat rack streaks. The original grip tape remains on the handle, which is cracked but still solid. Number 5 is applied in marker to the knob. Length of thirty-four inches and weight of thirty-two and a half ounces match known exemplars, and help to assign a PSA/DNA grade of GU 8.5. Bat is autographed on the barrel in 9+/10 black sharpie. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8.5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $375

81343 1973-75 Joe Morgan Game Used Bat. Marvelous signature model Hillerich & Bradsby S44 derives from the arsenal of this Hall of Fame member of the Big Red Machine, exhibiting heavy from a period concluding with the rst of two consecutive National League MVP seasons. Ball and stitch marks coat the barrel, and a light coating of pine tar appears on the handle. The remnants of a markered number 8 on the knob remain barely visible. Length of thirty-four and a half inches and weight of thirty-three ounces match factory ordering records, helping to calculate the GU 8.5 rating. Bat is signed by Morgan in 9/10 blue sharpie on the barrel. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8.5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $200

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81344 1975 Robin Yount Game Used Rookie Bat, PSA/DNA GU 8. The unique attributes of the presented signature model Hillerich & Bradsby B265C allow experts at PSA/DNA to denitively attribute its shipment to an August 1, 1975 order, establishing the lumber as a rare and coveted rookie model. Light use is evident on the bats polished blonde ash surface, with a few ball marks, stitch impressions and bat rack streaking. Younts number 19 appears in vintage marker on the knob and at the cupped barrel end. Length is thirty-four and a quarter inches; weight is thirty-two ounces. Yount has autographed the barrel of the bat in 9+/10 sharpie, adding the notation Gamer 75. A rare and exciting artifact from the start of a career which would end with Cooperstown bronze. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $500

81345 1975-77 Joe Torre Game Used Bat. Younger baseball fans may think of Torre simply as the unappably stoic skipper of the twentieth centurys last great Yankees dynasty, but the earlier generation recalls a nine-time All-Star who Beat Generation author Jack Kerouac personally dubbed as the best catcher since Roy Campanella. Here we encounter a signature model Adirondack 129A utilized by Torre during his nal three seasons as a player, a term spent with the New York Mets. Marvelous use is evident throughout, with multiple ball and stitch marks, cleat marks, blue and red bat rack streaks and a moderate coating of pine tar on the handle. Torres number 9 appears in fading marker on the knob, where the weight in ounces (38) is written in pencil. Length is thirty-ve inches. Inscription on the barrel, To Paul, Best of Luck, Joe Torre, rates 9/10 and appears to date to the period. Assessed as GU 9.5 by the experts. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 9.5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $200

81346 1982 Reggie Jackson Game Used Bat. This season would mark the return of Mr. October to the west coast, where he took up arms with the California Angels and led the American League in homers for the fourth and nal time with thirty-nine. The heavy grain swelling on the back barrel of this Adirondack 288RJ strongly suggests that one or two (or more) of those dingers was launched from its surface before a handle crack put the bat out to pasture. Length is thirty-four and a half inches; weight is thirty-four ounces. Ball, stitch and bat rack marks are scattered throughout. A top-tier example of an essential Hall of Fame bat, rating PSA/DNA GU 7.5. Silver sharpie signature on the barrel is 9+/10. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 7.5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $150

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81347 1985 Pete Rose Game Used Corked Bat, PSA/DNA GU 10. We were shocked, frankly, shocked to learn that Mr. Hustle might have broken the rules, but the evidence is tough to deny. This Mizuno model PR 4192 is quite clearly altered, with bat authenticator John Taube noting in his detailed letter, During the referenced labeling period, Pete Rose was known to cork a few of his bats. The general thinking is that he was looking for an advantage while approaching the All Time Hit Record. The appearance of the top barrel raised suspicion that the subject bat was corked. To answer any questions, the barrel has been x-rayed and does reveal that the barrel has been drilled and lled with material that we assume is cork. But lets face itif you still love Pete Rose after all the scandals, lies and begrudging admissions, this infraction isnt going to change anything. Destined to be the best conversation piece in your collection, this late-career gamer exhibits tremendous use, with multitudes of ball marks and checking to the punished grain. The handle has been taped with ve rings and a large spiral on the upper handle, each known Rose traits. In fact, the bat appears to be a match to the included cover of the August 19, 1985 Sports Illustrated magazine, signed by Rose with the inscription To Eric, Take Care of This Bat. Length of thirty-four inches and weight of thirty-two ounces are correct as well. A silver sharpie signature on the barrel completes the package. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 10. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $2,500

81348 1985 Barry Bonds Game Used Bat, Earliest Known! The future single-season and career Home Run King was still just Bobbys kid when this rare and important early lumber was shipped to him from Louisville on July 10, 1985, just a month after signing as the Pittsburgh Pirates rst round draft pick. The block-letter Bonds P72 exhibits heavy use with a cracked lower barrel, likely in minor league competition prior to his April 20, 1986 Major League debut. Ball, stitch and cleat marks decorate the barrel and a handwritten Bonds appears in marker on the knob. Length is thirty-four and a half inches; weight is thirty-two ounces. While scandal has tarnished the reputation of the games greatest long ball artist, the same was true of Shoeless Joe Jackson and Pete Rose, and they have rebounded nicely with the soothing passage of time. This remains the earliest known bat of the Home Run King, which will sound like quite a treasure when Bonds claims his rightful place in the Hall of Fame and the baseball pantheon. Graded GU 8. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8. Starting Bid: $1,500
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81349 1988 Ozzie Smith Game Used Bat. An eighth consecutive All-Star season for the Wizard, who further established himself as the premier lead-o man in the National League with top ten marks in singles, walks and stolen bases in 1988. Presented is a heavily used signature model Louisville Slugger H238 from that memorable campaign, exhibiting ball marks, stitch impressions, and light pine tar on the handle. Smiths number 1 appears in marker on the knob. Length is thirty-four inches; weight thirty-three ounces. A rock-solid specimen well deserving of its GU 8 rating. Go get it autographed! LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 8. Starting Bid: $150

81350 1991-92 Barry Bonds Game Used Bat. With a second place National League MVP ranking in 1991 and his second of seven career MVP Awards in 1992, Bonds was already showing the power and skill that would eventually place him atop the most signicant slugging ladders in the sport. This bat denitely bears the scars of that early brilliance, exhibiting excellent use according to the experts at PSA/DNA, who point to numerous ball and stitch marks on the right and back barrel. The length of thirty-four inches and weight of thirty-one and a half ounces match factory ordering records for Bonds, inspiring a solid GU 7 rating for the lumber. An early black sharpie signature on the barrel rates 9+/10. LOA from PSA/DNA. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $200

81351 1993-97 Barry Bonds Game Used Bat. He wont win any popularity contests today, but then neither would Cobb or Shoeless Joe back in their era. So the smart investor will pay close attention to this Louisville Slugger H238, exhibiting heavy use from the reigning Home Run King. Ball marks and stitch impressions coat the barrel, with green and red bat rack streaks and a light coating of pine tar on the cracked (and repaired) handle. Number 25 appears in marker on the knob. Length is just short of thirty-four inches, weight thirty-two and a half ounces, each correct for Bonds ordering records. Grade is GU 7.5. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 7.5. Starting Bid: $250

81352 1994 Michael Jordan Game Issued Bat. It was one of the biggest shocks of the sporting decade when MJ announced that he intended to hang up the sneaks in favor of the spikes, and though he didnt quite rule the diamond the way he did the hardcourt, collectors rightfully swoon at the appearance of his baseball gear. Presented is a top-tier example of his game ready Louisville Slugger S329, with his number 45 markered on the knob. Length of thirty-four inches and weight of thirtytwo ounces match His Airness preferred specs, but expert John Taube has ruled that the barrel scus are from handling, not ball contact. Still a rare and very desirable artifact, and the perfect piece to present at Jordans next autograph event. LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $150

81353 1997 Ken Griey, Jr. Home Run #3 Game Used Bat. Signature model C271 is simply pounded with ball marks, stitch impressions, cleat marks, dead wood, you name it. Juniors distinctive grip tape pattern remains on the handle, where a long crack spelled the end. But the future Hall of Famer personally eulogizes the lumber with a Home Run #3 notation along with his 9/10 silver sharpie on the barrel. Length of thirty-four inches and weight of thirty and a half ounces match factory ordering records. Improper storage has left a thin lm of melted plastic on the barrel which then became slightly furry from storage in a sock, but it only adds to the down and dirty look of this heavily-used war club. Final grade: GU 6. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 6. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph) Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $150

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81354 2003 Sammy Sosa Career Home Run #513 Game Used Bat. Slammin Sammy utilized this Easton Sports Pro Maple SS-1 bat to move past fellow Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks (and Eddie Mathews too) as he launched the 513rd home run of his career. The bat features Sosas distinctive tape job at the knob and some very solid ball marks at the barrel. Light pine tar at the handle, thirty-ve inches in length. Number 21 appears in handwritten marker on the barrel end. The barrel is inscribed in 9/10 silver sharpie, Sammy Sosa Game Used HR 513, July 8, 2003 and is axed with the star outelders personal holographic authentication sticker. A matching serialized sticker is applied to the provided letter of provenance likewise autographed by Sosa. LOA from Sammy Sosa. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $300

81355 2003 Sammy Sosa Game Used Bat Cut Open on ESPN After Corking Scandal. Surely many sluggers long for the day when fans were only concerned that the bats were juiced, but when Slammin Sammys bat exploded in a spray of cork during a June 3, 2003 game, the Chicago Cubs outelder passed it o as a mistake. Only his batting practice bats were modied as such, he claimed, and he had grabbed one accidentally. In order to prove his point, he supplied one of his regular gamers for surgery, live on ESPN. Here we present that very bat, proving denitively that Sosas three sixty-plus home run seasons were legitimate. Right? The X Bat features Sosas distinctive knob wrap and numbers 21 and 33 on the barrel end, indicating jersey number and weight in ounces respectively. Uncut length is 34.5. Sosa has autographed the bat in 9+/10 silver sharpie, notating, Bat that was cut up on ESPN. His holographic authentication sticker is axed to the barrel. Bat exhibits light use. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $375

81356 2004 Rafael Palmeiro Ties and Passes Mickey Mantles Career Home Run Total Game Used Bat. Well let Ra ys own signed letter of authenticity tell the story: I, Rafael Palmeiro, hereby verify that this Rawlings Big Stick was used by me on June 12, 2004, in the rst game of a double header at Camden Yards against the San Francisco Giants. I used this bat to hit career HR #536 o of Dustin Hermanson in the third inning to tie Mickey Mantle on the All Time Career HR list and to hit career HR #537 in the eight (sic) inning o of Scot Eyre to pass Mickey Mantle on the All Time Career HR list. The black lumber exhibits solid game use with some very bold ball strikes, and Palmeiros jersey number 25 is applied in silver marker to the knob, which is stamped MRP500, 174 04. The barrel is autographed and notated in 9/10 silver sharpie, HR 536 & 537, Ties & Passes Mickey Mantle, 6/12/04. Holographic authenticating sticker on bat barrel matches another axed to Palmeiros letter. Letter of provenance from Rafael Palmeiro. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $375

81357 2000s Albert Pujols Game Used Bat. Now that he has a decade of Major League experience under his belt, its safe to start calling him one of the greatest sluggers in the history of the game. Here we encounter a weapon from his deadly arsenal, an X Bat Model 24 which saw light duty before a handle crack (repaired with clear tape) brought about its untimely demise. Pujols number 5 appears in marker on the knob, and handwritten number 32 in the cupped barrel end relates to weight in ounces. Pro Maple 34 engraved in barrel announces length in inches. Starting Bid: $150

81358 2006 Robinson Cano Career Home Run #26 Game Used Bat. He hasnt quite earned his plaque in Monument Park yet, but the Silver Slugging, Gold Gloving second baseman is denitely on pace thus far. Cano closed the 2011 regular season with 144 home runs, and here we present the bat used to reach twenty-six, clubbed in a twelve to four victory over the Devil Rays at the old Stadium. The uncracked Rawlings Big Stick 456B exhibits solid use with ball marks and pine tar, and bears Canos personal holographic authentication sticker. Cano signs the thirty-four inch, thirty-two ounce gamer in 10/10 blue sharpie, adding the notation, Career HR #26 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 9-12-06, Pitcher James Shields. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $375

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81359 1922 Ty Cobb Game Worn Detroit Tigers Uniform. Perhaps the most fascinating psychological study in the long history of professional baseball, Tyrus Raymond Cobb came into this world with the chip of a fallen Confederacy already rmly installed upon his shoulder, his southern resentments still burning decades after the ames of General Shermans march through his home state of Georgia had been extinguished. He was still ghting the Civil War, reported Tigers teammate Wahoo Sam Crawford, and as far as he was concerned, we were all damn Yankees. Cobbs father was a domineering and jealous man, disapproving of his sons single-minded fascination with the National Pastime which he considered a far cry from the more respectable avocations of medicine or the law. But just three weeks after the senior Cobb was shot to death by Tys mother in what was reported as a tragic case of mistaken identity, the nineteen-year old set o on a baseball career that would earn him the rst bronze plaque at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Cobbs youthfulness and southern sensibilities made him a prime target for rookie hazing during that rst year in Detroit, driving his resentments even deeper into the grain of his being. Manager Hughie Jennings looked the other way at rst, because I wanted to satisfy myself that Cobb has as much guts as I thought in the very beginning, he explained. When pitcher Ed Siever confronted Cobb over a dropped ball in a Tigers loss, Cobb pinned Siever to the ground and rained blows down upon him, then sat awake all night in his Pullman berth with his gun on his lap during that nights train ride to Chicago. Years later, Cobb would recall, Those old-timers turned me into a snarling wildcat. And so while the popular stories of intentional spikings and fatal pistol whippings may be more folklore than fact, the bottled rage and gritted teeth determination of The Georgia Peach were entirely real, establishing Cobb as the denitive superstar of baseballs down and dirty Dead Ball Era. The emergence of Babe Ruth and the lively ball signaled a tectonic shift in the sports landscape, but the developments only hardened Cobbs resolve, and he had begun to view himself as one of the last defenders of the original game by the time he was issued the presented road grey Detroit Tigers uniform for the 1922 American League season. While his Tigers ultimately nished a distant second to the Babes Yankees in the race for the 1922 pennant, Cobb added another record to his bulging oensive credentials, tying Wee Willie Keelers mark with four ve-hit games in a single season. It would also prove to be Cobbs nal .400 campaign. Like the bulk of twentieth century Major League annels, Cobbs uniform was reassigned to secondary minor league usage at the close of the 1922 season, and it is from the
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family of that minor leaguer that the uniform made its initial entrance into the collecting hobby. The heavy grey annel garment underwent a pair of surgical procedures to accommodate its new owner in 1923. First, the classic Old English letter D was carefully excised from the chest. Next, the jerseys tail was trimmed but, fortuitously, retained by the ballplayer due to the embroidered Cobb attribution located there. The advanced collector who tracked down this Cobb representation immediately took steps to restore the jersey to its original state. The reattachment of the rear tail was a relatively simple matter, but a replacement logo D would prove more challenging, as would the matter of nding material to replace the missing front tail, which was not saved by the minor leaguer. It was Heritage ourselves who unwittingly galloped to the rescue with the presentation of 1922 Tigers teammate Bert Coles road jersey in May 2007, from which the black felt D and the front tail was farmed, and transplanted to the presented Cobb. The jersey otherwise remains complete and original to Cobbs ownership, the trimmed sleeves a common Cobb trait, the Spalding label inside the collar and the secondary tag below heavily worn but essentially complete. The matching pants were spared the knife and are presented in 100% original and unrestored condition. Here we nd an identical black thread embroidered Cobb attribution, located at the buttoned y path. Some rust staining appears nearby, and one half of the clasp has been lost, but the original belt survives, and the Spalding tag at interior waistband is solid and undamaged. Each garment exhibits considerable wear with scattered small holes that do nothing to detract. The reaxed tail presents a noticeably darker shade than the body of the jersey, but this is due to the considerable secondary wear and multitude of washings that the tail portion was spared after excision. Included with uniform experts MEARS detailed letter of examination is an even more meticulous study of the uniform bers, which provides scientic proof that the reaxed tail is a perfect match for the jersey body. Just four Cobb uniforms are known to survive to this day. A later Detroit Tigers example is privately held, as is a Philadelphia Athletics example from the close of Cobbs career. A second As specimen is on display at Cooperstown. This 1922 representation, a rare single-season style, is the earliest Cobb of the four. It earns a grade of A7* from MEARS, the three points lost for the noted restoration. The asterisk, in contrast to the Roger Maris association, is MEARS version of a gold star, assigned due to the tremendous importance of the jersey as one of the greatest treasures of the twentieth century game. LOA from MEARS, A7*. The Textile Conservation Workshop letter of examination. Starting Bid: $75,000
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81360 1923-24 Eddie Pick Game Worn Cincinnati Reds Jersey. Tough early style is almost identical to that worn by the Reds during their 1919 World Championship season (though a dierent style was introduced for the Series), but the red trim at the sleeve cus was only utilized from 1922 through 1929. We can narrow that range considerably, however, by the embroidered Pick sewn directly into the rear tail, an attribution to back-up outelder Eddie Pick whose term of Cincinnati service was conned to 1923 and 1924. The heavy road grey pinstriped annel retains the gorgeous black and red felt Reds logo over the heart and a blank back as this style predates the advent of jersey numbers. All six original buttons remain on chest. Manufacturers labeling in the collar has been lost to the ages, but the thread outline remains. A few minor stains do little to distract the eye, and the absence of moth damage or any other such damage to the fabric is a welcome surprise for such an ancient garment. A small amount of dye transfer from the team logo likewise is a minor concern which must be dismissed in light of the tremendous rarity and desirability of this important early fashion. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81361 1935 Babe Ruth Game Worn Boston Braves Cap from Teammates Estate. All ballplayers should quit when it starts to feel as if all the baselines run uphill, Ruth told a reporter near the end of his two-decade term of Major League service. Much like future Yankees legend Mickey Mantle, who was just four years old when the Babe hung up his spikes, Ruths ballplaying brilliance had been a pure gift of genetics, the ne edge of his talent inexorably dulled with each passing year by a hard-charging lifestyle of wine, women and song. Ruth knew he had little left to give to the sport he had dened for the better part of two decades as he took his last swings at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 1934. Just 2,500 fans came to the Stadium to bid him farewell. Ruth went zero for three. An eventful o-season found the Babe traveling to the Far East for the famous 1934 Tour of Japan, and upon his return to the States he battled Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert in an attempt to seize the Yankees managerial reins from Joe McCarthy. Rupperts conciliatory oer of the minor league Newark Bears position was rejected. Briey Connie Mack considered stepping down as Athletics skipper for the Babe, but ultimately decided against it. An opportunity with the Detroit Tigers was squandered when Ruth missed a scheduled meeting with owner Frank Navin. Finally Ruth got the oer he had been seeking, or at least something that closely resembled it. Boston Braves owner Emil Fuchs, debt-ridden and in desperate need of increased ticket sales, oered Ruth a playing contract, the team vice presidency, a share of prots and a clear path to the managers position, perhaps as early as 1936. And so, on February 26, 1935, the Yankees traded Ruth to the Braves. The Babes return to Boston after a sixteen-year absence initially had the desired eect, inspiring enthusiasm for the National League team not seen since the Miracle of 1914. Before an Opening Day crowd of over 25,000, the Babe drove in all four runs in the clubs defeat of the New York Giants. The victory would sadly prove to be the only day of the season the Braves surpassed the .500 mark, and the degradation of Ruths skills only became more apparent as the weeks passed. His elding was so atrocious that three Braves pitchers threatened not to take the mound with Ruth in the line-up. Soon his hitting failed as well. It also became apparent that Ruth was a team executive in name only, with no real power in the decision-making process. The promise of prot sharing likewise was revealed as illusory. In every way, Ruths baseball dreams were crashing around him. And so, batting well under .200 and with just three home runs in close to one hundred plate appearances, Ruth could hope for little more than one last ash of brilliance. It came on May 25th at Pittsburghs Forbes Field, where he had dominated the Pirates at the close of the greatest season of his career just eight years earlier. Perhaps it was that memory that brought back the magic one last time, as Ruth went four-for-four with three home runs, the third clearing the roof at Forbes Field, the rst time the feat was accomplished in the stadiums twenty-six season history. This historic long ball would prove to be the 714th and nal of Ruths career. Five days later, the Babe struck out in the rst inning at Philadelphias Baker Bowl. In the bottom half of the inning Ruth injured his knee chasing a y and limped o the eld. Two days later, after that, Ruth summoned reporters to the locker room after a meeting with the Giants to announce his retirement. Americas love for the game of baseball is due in large part to its constancy. For six months of the year it is with us every day like a faithful friend, and its reemergence every spring signals new life and new hope just as the flowers springing from the cold earth. But the mortality of the individual is never spared, and no artifact weve ever encountered symbolizes the notion better than the presented cap, signifying the final sentence of one of the greatest chapters of our National Pastime. The cap survives in splendid, undamaged condition, with the interior leather headband boldly embroidered G. Ruth in green thread. It derives from the personal collection of 1935 Braves teammate Ray Mueller and is accompanied by a letter of provenance from the Mueller family. One could reasonably assume that teammates would be seeking souvenirs from the Babe only upon the announcement of his retirement, so we can dare to dream that this is the cap Ruth wore for his final appearances, inclusive of that last meteoric burst across the baseball sky when he deposited number 714 upon the unsuspecting streets of Pittsburgh. Letter of provenance from Mueller family. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $50,000
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81362 1935 Chuck Klein Game Worn Chicago Cubs Jersey. Chicago Cubs fans have been trained through decades of crushing disappointment never to expect miracles when it comes to their beloved ballclub. But the closest thing to it since the days of Tinkers, Evers and Chance did in fact happen the year that Hall of Famer Chuck Klein suited up in this road grey jersey. Locked in a head to head pennant race with the St. Louis Cardinals on September second, the Cubbies proceeded to claim victory in the next twenty-one straight games, establishing a winning streak record that has never been equaled. And by a margin of four games, and for the second to last time in franchise history, the Chicago Cubs were National League Champions. Proudly presented here is one of only a handful of jerseys known to exist from that historic season, worn by the clubs greatest home run threat and the 1933 winner of the coveted Triple Crown. The heavy road grey wool annel was, unbelievably, a hand-me-down to a Chicago area industrial team, who stripped the Chicago from the chest but left the jersey otherwise unaltered. Kleins original number 4 on the verso remains unmoved from its original application at the start of the heroic 35 season, as do the embroidered Klein beside the Spalding label inside the collar, and the number 35 chain stitched in similar fashion in the rear tail. The body style is a pullover with four-button front, with matching blue and red piping at the collar and sleeve cus. The fabric that comprises the body of the shirt remains free of any noteworthy damage, oering wear described by the authenticators as moderate. The current Old English Chicago that arches gently across the chest is a masterful modern replacement, restoring the garments appearance to its original glory. Unquestionably the nest Klein jersey existing within a private collection, this historic relic represents what may well be a once in a lifetime opportunity for the advanced collector. LOA from MEARS, A7. Starting Bid: $6,250

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81363 1935 Tony Cuccinello Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey with Matching Pants. Extraordinarily tough pre-war annel jersey saw action at the Polo Grounds, Forbes Field and the rest of the periods National League parks on the back of the Dodgers talented second baseman. The rare three-year style was only utilized between 1934 and 1936, though Cuccinellos trade to the Boston Braves in December of 1935 allows us to narrow the range by one third. Bold navy blue and red Old English lettering spells Brooklyn in a shallow arc across the chest, with the original number 5 removed from verso but still exhibiting a few cut threads from its original path. One could assume that this removal came at the minor league level, where the jersey was reconditioned for secondary usage. The jersey is consigned by the family of the minor leaguer who wore the shirt as a hand-me-down. T. Cuccinello remains embroidered directly into the interior collar beside the ancient square Spalding manufacturers label. The number 35 is similarly chain stitched into lower rear tail. Some rather unusual tailoring features, including an extra button hole at lower chest and a horizontal seam just below the bottom button are noted for the sake of full disclosure, but these cause no distraction and are clearly period alterations. Some mild staining and a small tear at rear tail likewise cause little concern. Also here is a matching pair of pants worn by the same minor league player, initially owned and used by veteran right-hander Fat Freddie Fitzsimmons, who represented the Dodgers between 1937 and 1943. His name is embroidered in red thread at interior waistband, again beside a square Spalding logo. Scattered staining and a team repair appear on verso. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $2,000
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81364 1938-39 Bob Feller Game Worn Cleveland Indians Jersey. He credited his arm strength to hard work on the Van Meter, Iowa farm where he grew up, entering the Majors as a re-throwing seventeen-year old phenom with the 1936 Cleveland Indians. So Bob Feller was not yet twenty at the time the Indians issued this home white annel to the future Hall of Famer for what would be a breakout 1938 season. Feller nearly doubled his innings pitched for 1938, winning seventeen games and setting an American League record with 240 strikeouts. In 1939, the historic season that saw the debut of Ted Williams, the farewell of Lou Gehrig and the opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Rapid Robert set the American League strikeout mark again, adding to it a Leaguebest twenty-four victories and equal number of complete games. We believe that Feller wore this jersey for both the 1938 and 1939 Cleveland Indians seasons, as the outline of a Baseball Centennial patch on the left sleeve would suggest. The patch had been stripped for minor league secondary usage, as was the logo C over the heart, replaced with an F for the Fargo-Moorhead (ND) Twins of the Class D league where a minor leaguer received the shirt as a hand-me-down. The consignor has taken steps to have each of these farm club alterations undone, acquiring a genuine vintage Centennial patch for the sleeve and carefully aging the red and black felt letter C logo over the heart to match the original rear number 19. It is on the jersey verso that we nd the 38 year attribution, in the form of red digits embroidered directly into the jersey tail. A quick check of the 1938 roster will indicate that Feller in fact wore number 14 for the 1938 season, switching to the number 19 for which he is best known (and which is retired by the Indians) for 1939. This fact, along with the previously discussed Centennial patch, strongly indicates second-season Major League usage, and that the present digits are a 1939 team-instituted change. Matching the tails year attribution is a red embroidered Bob Feller sewn directly into the annel of the interior collar. Proper Spalding [size] 42 tagging is located below. Solid wear is evident throughout, with a few minor stains doing little to distract the eye. Matching Indians pants not attributed to Feller are included. Hall of Fame annels will always enjoy a devoted and active collecting base, and those rare few pre-war specimens will intensify the attention even further. But a pre-war gamer from the rst great season of the eras most dominant pitcher, the earliest Feller representation known, turns this opportunity into a once-in-a-lifetime event. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $10,000
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81365 1946 Joe Ducky Medwick Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey. The ten-time All-Star and 1968 Hall of Fame inductee is best recalled for his service to the celebrated 1934 St. Louis Cardinals World Championship squad, but Medwick called Ebbets Field home during four seasons of his illustrious career, split between two separate tours of duty. Here we nd the ultimate relic of that second Brooklyn stand, a home white annel jersey sported the season before Jackie Robinson would turn the eyes of the world toward Flatbush. Rather ironically, Brooklyn would nd itself tied with St. Louis at a 96-58 record at the close of the 1946 season, necessitating the rst playo in National League history, claimed by the eventual World Champion Cardinals in a two-game sweep. The classic style will be familiar to even the casual fan, a simple blue felt Dodgers scripted across the chest, with number 16 boldly applied to verso. Interior collar holds Spalding label above size 44 Regular and Dry Clean Only tags, underscored by an embroidered J. Medwick swatch. Fat strap grommet holes frame the sixth button from the top, giving way to an embroidered number 46 at lower left front tail indicating year of issue. Though zipper fronts were the norm for the 46 Bums, Medwick is documented as one of the few to opt for the classic button-down style instead, a fact conrmed by Getty image #50502085 as noted in accompanying MEARS paperwork. The MEARS experts characterize the wear as moderate and note only half-point reductions for a missing button and minor staining and a light tear in their assignment of an A9 grade for this Cooperstown-quality relic. A rare opportunity to own a genuine Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame annel from one of the most exciting stars of the 1930s and 1940s. LOA from MEARS, A9. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $7,500

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81366 1949 Warren Spahn Game Worn Boston Braves Jersey. When its got the looks and the personality, it has to be true love. The Braves uniform style of the 1940s and 1950s is widely considered the pinnacle of post-war baseball fashion, and it would take quite the litigator to defend a dissenting opinion. While the Cleveland Indians cartoonish Chief Wahoo has rightfully earned its share of scorn from an oended Native American community, the gorgeous aesthetics of these Braves uniforms play like a loving homage. There is no wink and nod here, just heroic imagery and expert craftsmanship . The red and black felt scripted Braves ascends gently upon the chest across the zippered front, transversing the stylish red and black piping that is repeated at each sleeve cu. The tomahawk below the team nickname is a complicated interplay of chenille and felt. Even more luxurious is the Indian head on the left sleeve, crafted from ve colors of felt and remarkably detailed threadwork. The red and black number 21 on verso is perhaps the most common aspect of the shirt, though no longer common on Braves jerseys, of course, as the team properly retired the digits in Spahns honor. A simple Horace Partridge Athletic Goods [size] 42 tag appears at interior collar above a swatch embroidered Spahn in red. A similar swatch at lower right exterior tail denotes the year 49. The jersey is signed once in 9+/10 blue sharpie at the left ribs, and again somewhat more lightly at interior collar. The jersey exhibits use characterized by the experts at MEARS as moderate to heavy, indicative of a season that would prove to be one of Spahns most active and accomplished, with National League-leading totals in victories (21), complete games (25) innings pitched (302.1) and strikeouts (151). MEARS calculates its grade as A8.5, with a single point lost for the repaired zipper (a common theme among Braves jerseys of this era) and a half-point for the minimal separation of the felt of the numeral 2 on verso. In every other regard physically, aesthetically and historically, the jersey earns top marks and a position of honor in the nest of private game worn jersey collections. LOA from MEARS, A8.5. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $12,500
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81367 1940s-50s Boston Red Sox Game Worn Warm-up Jacket. The days of Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky are vividly recalled with the sight of this navy wool letterman style jacket owned and worn by one of these legends teammates on cold days at Fenway. While we cannot identify the specic player, it must be stressed that this jacket was team-issue only, and never available to the general public. A fantastic red socks chenille patch is sewn over the heart, and red, white and blue elasticized cung appears at collar, waist and sleeve ends. Fully operational snap-button front. Tim McAulie [size] 48 tagging appears inside collar. Light wear is evident, but the jacket remains in splendid undamaged condition, without so much as fraying of the cus typically seen on jackets from this era. This is a piece that will function equally well in your trophy room or your personal wardrobe. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $200

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81368 1950 Duke Snider Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Jersey. A black sharpie signature on the chest of this rare roadster is notated 5-10-50, the date that the future Hall of Fame centerelder clubbed his 200th career home run against Cubs pitcher Warren Hacker at Wrigley Field. While it is unlikely that this jersey could be denitively pegged to that particular game, theres a great chance it is indeed the one Snider was wearing, as ballplayers were typically issued just two home and two road uniforms each season. And even if the Duke was sporting his other road uniform that date, we can be sure that some good work was done in this example, as Snider led the National League with 199 hits in 1950, and his thirty-one homers was good enough for top ve placement. The grey annel garment was reconditioned for secondary use at the minor league level following the Dukes ownership, so we must report that the Dodgers script on the chest and the number 4 on verso are not original, but rather professionally restored to their original state, a four-point MEARS deduction. A half point for soiling and a half point for a few scattered holes in the tail complete the A5 rating. It must be stressed, however, the grade is in no way indicative of any authenticity concerns, as the experts agree that the E. Snider 50 embroidered directly into the jersey tail is original and unaltered. The same is true of the Rawlings St. Louis label at interior collar, above a size 42 and washing instructions tag. Brooklyn Dodgers uniforms are quite tough and highly coveted by collectors, so it should go without saying that those owned and worn by the Hall of Fame icons of the Boys of Summer carry tremendous collecting appeal. Smart investors pay close attention to oerings such as this. LOA from MEARS, A5. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $5,000

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81369 1954 San Francisco Seals Game Worn Jersey. The Pacic Coast League has long enjoyed a fervent collecting base, and not just for material related to DiMaggio, Lazzeri, Ott or the other Hall of Famers who spent time on the West Coast at the beginning or end of their baseball careers. This road grey jersey from Joltin Joes old squad is a tough Eisenhower-era relic, boasting a navy scripted Seals on the chest and number 20 on verso. Wilson [size] 44 tagging inside collar. Vintage handwritten attribution at interior button path reads Gordy Brunswick 1954, an outelder for the club. Jersey exhibits the wear it should but presents marvelously with no damage or staining to note. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

81370 1955 Roy Sievers Game Worn Washington Senators Uniform. Rare and highly collectible road grey Senators uniform was consigned to this auction by the 1949 American League Rookie of the Year himself, who came to visit Heritage as we held an appraisal event in his St. Louis hometown. Sievers was one of the most feared sluggers of the day, his 106 runs batted in for the 1955 season outpacing the likes of Kaline, Mantle and Williams, who all appeared in the American Leagues top ten for the statistic. By far the biggest star on a team that featured a nineteen-year old Harmon Killebrew, Sievers run production doubled all but rst baseman Mickey Vernons tally on the 55 Senators squad. The jersey features a zippered front (still functional) and the shortened sleeves favored by the power hitters of the era. A navy and red tackle twill Washington arches across the chest in two-inch tall block lettering. Sievers number 2 is applied to verso. Spalding label appears at interior collar, anked on the right side by a size 44 swatch and Set 1 1955 ap tag. A white felt swatch below holds a chainstitched Sievers. Matching pants are tagged Rawlings [size] 38 with a felt swatch attribution to Jim Lemon, but were transferred to Sievers ownership as indicated by his name and jersey number appearing in marker at interior waistband. The pants are ap tagged to Set 1 1957. We even have the matching stirrups, conrmed by Mark Okkonens denitive uniform guide as the proper style, and the belt for the pants. All pieces exhibit strong wear but no damage to note. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $500
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81371 1950s Yogi Berra Game Worn Catchers Mask with Berra Letter. He owns thirteen World Championship rings, ten earned as a player and three as a coach, all claimed in his adopted Big Apple hometown. Presented here is one of just a few known surviving catchers masks worn by the Hall of Fame backstop during his Yankees tenure, exhibiting very solid use from the most successful era in New York Yankees franchise history. The mask appears practically medieval in its construction, a black cast iron shell to which soft padded brown leather is strapped with leather bands. Leather and elastic bands kept the mask secured to Berras helmet, with the center band embossed Yogi Berra 1514. A Spalding tag is applied to the back. Letter of provenance from Berra himself is included. Catchers gear from this iconic Yankee is the toughest of quarry for the Yankee collector, and this example provides the use and provenance to elevate it to the top of that thin supply. Letter of provenance from Yogi Berra. Starting Bid: $3,000

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81372 1957 Tony Kubek Game Worn New York Yankees Jersey from Rookie of the Year Season. A pinch hit appearance on Opening Day of the 1957 season at Fenway Park would be the rst step en route to a Rookie of the Year season for the multi-talented Kubek, who split his time between the ineld and outeld almost evenly during his magnicent debut campaign. One can only imagine the feeling of making a rst appearance while a visitor in baseballs greatest rivalry, and theres a distinct possibility that this road grey annel is the one Kubek was sporting that twentieth day of April, 1957. One also can count the odds at 50/50 (given that Yankees players were issued two home and two road jerseys per season) that this shirt saw action in Game 3 of the 1957 World Series, a County Stadium contest against the Milwaukee Braves that stands in history as one of the nest ever rookie performances in a Fall Classic game. Kubek went three for ve with two homers, becoming just the second rookie to go yard twice in a Series event. New York arches across the chest of the grey annel garment, but we must report that these letters have been reaxed following a term in the minorsthe secondary stitching path of the farm club lettering is apparent when held to the light, but not upon typical display. The number 34 on verso is original and unaltered. Proper Spalding [size] 46 labeling appears at lower left exterior tail, while interior holds a washing instructions label sprouting a Set 1 1957 ap tag. The number/year 57 is handwritten in marker inside collar. Solid wear is evident throughout. A 10/10 black sharpie inscription, Tony Kubek, 1957 Rookie of the Year, My Game Used Jersey, adorns the front. A special relic from the last great year of New York City baseball before the National League broke a few million hearts. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $1,000

81373 1957-59 Boston Red Sox Game Worn Jacket. The height of Eisenhower-era baseball fashion. Wool letterman style jacket was issued to right-handed reliever Murray Wall during his three seasons of Fenway service. We nd his surname hand-markered at interior collar, just above the Tim McAulie manufacturers label. The wool knit garment features a great chenille logo patch over the heart. Oddly, the jacket is reversible to an uninspiring brown twill with no visible Red Sox markings, perhaps for an anonymous departure from the park after a poor performance. No size markings are apparent but Wall stood six-foot three at 185 pounds. Fine condition with no aws worthy of note. LOA from Heritage Auction Galleries. Starting Bid: $200

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81374 1961 Stan Musial Game Worn St. Louis Cardinals Pants. Consigned by the family of the minor leaguer who received the Curt Flood jersey presented within this auction, these Stan Musial pants were likewise issued for secondary farm club use after the 1961 season. The home white annel garment exhibits very solid wear, with embroidered swatch at interior rear waistband reading Musial 36 25 ins 61. Front interior waistband is tagged Rawlings [size] 36, with Set 1 1961 ap tag axed. Washing instructions label is immediately adjacent. A great opportunity to own genuine Hall of Fame annel at a price well below what a jersey would command. The striped stirrups do not appear to be Major League issue but are included as likely farm club models. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $300

81375 1961 Curt Flood Game Worn St. Louis Cardinals Jersey. The 2011 HBO documentary The Curious Case of Curt Flood has reignited widespread interest in this complicated superstar, best remembered for his brave yet ultimately self-destructive challenge to Major League Baseballs deeply entrenched reserve clause. A devoted fan of Jackie Robinson, Flood followed in his idols footsteps in pioneering a fundamental change to the status quo that would make a beneciary of every player to follow. Here we present a rare and enormously desirable home white annel jersey dating to Floods fourth full season in the Majors, and his rst truly great one. Floods .322 batting average was a gure hed top just once in his All-Star career, during the glorious World Championship season of 1967, and this 1961 season also saw Flood steadily gaining recognition as the games foremost center elder. The jersey rates a stellar A9 from the experts at MEARS, a single point lost only for the light soiling/staining typical of half-century old garments. In every regard, the jersey was found to be 100% original and authentic, exhibiting a full seasons wear from Flood, and then secondary action in the minors where the classic birds and bat chenille logo on the chest and the red and navy felt number 21 on verso were left untouched. Proper Rawlings [size] 40 label appears at lower left front tail, above a red Flood 61 embroidered directly into the jersey body. At interior tail we nd a washing instructions label sprouting a Set 1 1961 ap. A magnicent gamer sourced directly from the family of the minor leaguer who inherited it, along with the Stan Musial pants likewise presented within this auction. LOA from MEARS, A9. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,000
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81376 Early 1960s Casey Stengel Game Worn New York Mets Undershirt. Soft wool undershirt is the style seen in every picture of Stengel in the Mets dugout. Tim McAulie [size] L label at base of button placket. No markered number or notation, though size and provenance (part of The Casey Stengel Collection sold by Heritage in October 2005) clearly tracks the shirt to Stengel. Nice wear with a few very minor holes that do not aect display. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $150

81377 1965 Jim Brewer Game Worn Los Angeles Dodgers Uniform. It was Hall of Fame hurler Warren Spahn who advised his fellow southpaw to develop his screwball, a pitch Brewer utilized to become one of the National Leagues premier relievers of the 1960s and 1970s. Only Don Sutton and Don Drysdale have more pitching appearances for the Dodgers than this man, who suited up in the presented road grey annel during the World Championship season of 1965. The jersey features a blue felt scripted Los Angeles rising diagonally across the chest above a red number 21. The number is repeated in blue on verso. Proper Rawlings [size] 44 label appears at lower left exterior tail above a blue Brewer 65 embroidered directly into the jersey body. Washing instructions label at interior hem holds a Set 1 1965 ap tag at its right edge. The jersey exhibits consistent wear with some light rust staining on the chest. Interior waistband of the matching pants holds the same Rawlings label with Set 1 1965 ap tag, along with a washing instructions tag. An embroidered swatch announces Brewer 35 26, noting waist and inseam measurements. A couple hand-markered names inside the waistband suggest secondary minor league usage. A rare full uniform from a key gure in a Koufax-era World Championship season. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

81378 1960s Walt Alston Game Worn Los Angeles Dodgers Jacket. Though the entirety of his playing career was conned to a single 1936 appearance with the St. Louis Cardinals to replace an ejected Johnny Mize, Alston would join his former teammate in Cooperstown in 1983 on the strength of twenty-three seasons at the managerial helm of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Presented is a classic team jacket worn in the dugout by the four-time World Championship skipper near the center of his lengthy tenure. The eece-lined garment would have been ideal for October baseball and features a white tackle twill Dodgers scripted across the chest and Alstons since-retired number 24 applied above each sleeve cu. Proper Wm. Goodman & Sons [size] 48 label appears at interior collar. Solid wear throughout. The garment was gifted to Alstons cousin and includes a letter of provenance from the family. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

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81379 1966-68 Mickey Mantle Game Worn Jersey with Extensive and Important Photo Matching. Ladies and gentlemen, a magnicent Yankee, the great number seven, Mickey Mantle. As the words of legendary announcer Mel Allen were drowned out by the applause of more than sixty thousand fans on Mickey Mantle Day, June 8, 1969, the aging slugger couldnt help but think of a man honored on that same ground three decades earlier as he stepped to the microphone. Ive often wondered how a man who knew he was going to die could stand here and say he was the luckiest man on the face of the earth, but now I guess I know how he felt. Like Gehrig, the Mick had nothing left to give to the fans of the Bronx other than his gratitude, the sharp edges of his athletic gifts dulled by injury, hard living and the relentless, unforgiving passage of time. In an historical context it seems quite tting that the Mantle Era should end when it did, as the United States turned a page from the wide-eyed innocence of the post-war years to face new challenges and crises ahead. The Mick was in many ways emblematic of his age, and the Ozzie Sweet photograph featured in the Mantle Day souvenir paraphernalia is precise in every detail to the fond memories of any child who once traded for his bubble gum cards by the playground swings. Handsome and axen haired, Mantle towers above the cameras low vantage point against a background of the bluest sky imaginable, the prototypical American sports hero. The photo is likewise precise to the presented jersey, establishing the pinstriped annel garment as one of the most important and desirable Mantle artifacts ever to reach the public auction block. In fact, we feel quite condent in the assertion that this jersey represents the most extensively photo matched Mantle jersey in the hobby, and quite possibly the most extensively photo matched Yankees jersey, period, regardless of player attribution. We have celebrated sports photographers Ozzie Sweet and Richard Meek to thank for providing this utterly unimpeachable research material. Collectively, they snapped numerous images of Mantle from a myriad of angles while sporting this shirt, documenting the unique intersections of pinstriping at the shoulders, sleeves, collar and button path with faultless precision. Mantles photo-documented usage of the jersey in spring training of 1968-the Ozzie Sweet photo session would strongly indicate regular season action during the regular season of 1967, as it was standard procedure for most Major League clubs to utilize the previous seasons gear during training and debut new uniforms on Opening Day. Though an embroidered number 66 in the tail of the jersey is a clear indicator of date, there is established precedent for Yankees jerseys being used in seasons subsequent to original issue. The jersey worn by Roger Maris as he hit his historic 61st home run of the 1961 season, which was auctioned for over $300,000 in August 2004, was tagged for 1960, and images of Maris wearing the shirt in 1960 have likewise been documented. The Louis Requena image listed as #50987209 at www.GettyImages.com nds the Mick sporting the presented jersey in a posed shot at Yankee Stadium, but unfortunately the generic date of January 1, 1960 is attributed, the default for any Getty image for which only an applicable decade is known. One can logically assume that the actual date is either 1966 or 1967. At the close of the Yankee training camp in the spring of 1968, the jersey was handed down to the clubs farm system, long a standard practice for most Major League gamers. The appearance of stitching patterns over the heart of the Oneonta Yankees logo O and the Ft. Lauderdale Ft. L can be discerned upon close inspection. The stitch outline of a Baseball Centennial patch on the left sleeve can likewise be spotted, indicating usage during the 1969 season as well. Mantle was reunited with the jersey in the spring of 1970 when he signed on as an instructor for a youth baseball clinic not far from the Ft. Lauderdale training camp where he had taken his last swings before resigning himself to the inevitability of retirement. At this point the minor league emblem was stripped from the jersey and replaced with a block lettered New York for Mantles usage, which is how the jersey appeared when it came into the possession of our consignor. An expert restoration has returned the shirt to its original appearance, the NY logo carefully positioned at its original stitching path. The number 7 on the reverse is also likely a secondary application, completed between Mantles last game as a member of the New York Yankees and his nal use of the jersey in the 1970 clinic. Though the typical indicators of a number restoration are not evident (specically stitch holes, adhesive residue and/or faint discoloration), it is the adhesion of the number alone that provides sucient evidence for suspicion. It was typical for logos and numbers to be stripped from Major League jerseys upon their move to the minors, and the rather aggressive application of adhesive beneath the number would appear to be more in keeping with a team issued change rather than an original application at the Spalding factory. Close scrutiny by several jersey specialists (including our restorer) has unanimously conrmed that no other number but 7 has ever been applied to the jersey. The original Spalding [size] 44 labeling remains in the lower left front tail, as does the proper washing instructions tag, all of which perfectly matches Yankees garments of the era. The collar still holds the thread outline of where an embroidered Mantle swatch once resided, this identier lost to the passing decades. Wear is very strong, as would be expected from a jersey with a long history at both the Major and minor league level. Some minor staining, quite possibly attributable to game use, is noted for the sake of accuracy, but our catalog imagery should indicate how minor a concern this is. And a piece of this historical magnitude has no business making apologies for minor imperfections. We didnt need it from Mickey himself, who had plenty of cause for mea culpas. Wed rather recall him as the perfect slugger, the burly farm boy from Oklahoma bathed in golden light, the way Ozzie Sweet saw him, the way we all see him in our childhood dreams. Letter of Examination from Dan Knoll. 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81380 1968 Steve Carlton Game Worn St. Louis Cardinals Jersey. Early career gamer dates to what was arguably the most important season in the development of a pitcher who would come to prominence as one of the most dominant southpaws ever to take the mound. Though the St. Louis pitching spotlight was rmly directed at fellow future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson and his outrageous 1.12 ERA Cy Young-winning campaign, Carlton began experimentation with his trademark slider during this National League Championship season, beginning the transition from a solid number three starter to a rst-ballot Hall of Famer. The enormous historical relevance of this home white annel is only part of the appeal, however, and the experts at MEARS spare no superlatives in rating this rare garment a perfect A10. First and foremost, it must be stressed that the jersey remains in 100% complete and original condition, spared the post-Majors farm club relegation which claimed countless annels of the day. The classic chenille bat and birds logo is still perfect on the chest, as is the two-tone felt number 32 just below the heart. The verso likewise presents in its original state, with Carlton gently arching over a larger number 32 below. Proper Rawlings [size] 42 label appears at lower left front tail, balanced by a washing instructions tag and Set 1 1968 ap just above the hem. Sandwiched in between is a red chainstitched Carlton 68, properly embroidered directly into the jersey body. MEARS characterizes the jerseys wear as light to moderate, and a bold black sharpie signature from Carlton, notated HOF 94 appears on chest. In every regard a Cooperstown-quality relic, this pale annel jersey is a key relic from one of the most consequential eras of both Carlton as a budding superstar and the St. Louis Cardinals franchise at large. LOA from MEARS, A10. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $10,000

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81381 1969 Roberto Clemente Game Worn Pittsburgh Pirates Pants. He lived a hero of Pittsburgh and died a hero of Nicaragua, his body forever lost at sea following the crash of his overloaded earthquake relief plane in the coastal waters of his native Puerto Rico. Already guaranteed baseball immortality through his eighteen brilliant seasons of Major League service and his newly-minted key to the 3,000 Hit Clubhouse, Roberto Clemente achieved the closest thing to baseball sainthood that tragic last day of 1972, assuring that any artifact once blessed by his touch would be held in the highest of collecting esteem. Presented is a rare opportunity for ownership of a genuine Clemente uniform piece in an age when his few known jerseys are trading hands at prices exceeding $50,000. The grey annel roadster pants exhibit solid wear from a season that saw Clemente bat an outstanding .345 and earn his ninth of twelve consecutive Gold Glove Awards. Interior waistband holds proper Spalding and washing instructions tagging, with the all-important embroidered Clemente 21 34 25 swatch trailing a Set 1 1969 ag tag. Hand markered name and number at interior waistband suggests secondary usage at the minor league level. Cooperstown-quality annel from one of the most noble practitioners of our National Pastime. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,500

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81382 1969 Rod Carew Game Worn Minnesota Twins Jersey. I taught him how to steal home, once noted Billy Martin, who served as the Twins skipper during the 1969 season that the presented jersey saw action. Thats all I ever taught him. As for hitting, he knew how to do that all by himself. Arguably one of the most underrated players occupying a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Carew played Ty Cobbs game long after the attentions of the baseball world had turned to the Babe Ruth model, trading power for placement and brawn for blazing speed. Seven times Carew claimed the American League batting title, the rst being the season he wore this road grey annel, the third year of his service to Minnesota. The jersey exhibits marvelous wear from that breakthrough season for the Panamanian superstar, particularly evident in the puckering of the tackle twill identiers and the softness of the tagging at lower left front tail. Twins is scripted across the chest in navy and red, with Carews retired number 29 applied to verso. The all-important Baseball Centennial patch worn by all 1969 ballclubs remains axed at left sleeve, balanced by a team logo patch on right. Above the Spalding size 40 tagging, the text Carew 29, 40, 69 is embroidered directly into the jersey body in navy thread, while below a Dry Cleaning label sprouts a Set 1 1969 ap tag. The picture-perfect representation is completed by a 10/10 black sharpie inscription from Carew at upper left shoulder, reading Best Wishes, Rod Carew, My 1st Batting Title 1969, .332. Game worn annels from members of the illustrious 3,000 Hit Club seldom surface on the auction circuit, and any opportunity to improve ones personal portfolio with a awless example such as this must be taken seriously. And for the old-school baseball purist, who nds more delight in a double stretched to a triple than a long ball and a slow jog, there is no more tting relic than a game worn jersey from Rod Carews rst great season in the Majors. Jersey is graded MEARS A8, with one point lost for two missing buttons, and another for the absence of the embroidered Carew swatch at interior collar. LOA from MEARS. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $3,750 81383 1971 Jim Catsh Hunter Game Worn Oakland As Jersey. Team owner Charlie Finley continued his assault upon the standard mores of Major League Baseball fashion this season, as he allowed pitcher Jim Grant to stitch his nickname Mudcat onto his jersey instead of the tradition surname. A few teammates quickly followed suit, with Vida Blue choosing to sport his rst name, and Jim Hunter emblazoning his jersey verso with Catsh. A simple restoration job will return this home yellow vest to its original iconoclastic brilliance, as the shirt was unfortunately stripped of its aquatic moniker for secondary minor league usage. All else remains original and unaltered however, with the 27 and logo As on the chest and the larger number 27 on verso clearly rst generation tackle twill. Proper McAulie Uniform Corp label appears at lower left front tail, with 71 year and 46 size tags below. Solid wear throughout, but no damage to note. One of the hippest jerseys in the hobby, dating to the rst of ve consecutive twenty-win seasons for this denitive Mustache Gangster. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,000
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81384 1971-72 Ted Williams Game Worn Texas Rangers Jersey. Arguably the most desirable and signicant artifact relating to the Texas Rangers franchise available to the collecting community, the oered home white jersey once owned and worn by the greatest hitter of all time dates to the very inception of the Lone Star State ballclub. Its a fact proven by a close examination of the jersey front, which clearly exhibits the stitching pattern of the old scripted Senators text beneath the current Rangers lettering, indicating that the shirt was reconditioned as Teddy Ballgame and his team embarked upon their southwestern relocation. The number 9 on verso, worn throughout Williams illustrious playing career, remains unmoved and original to its days in our nations capital. Wilson label at interior collar features embroidered size 48 notation, matching the 1971-Set 2 chain stitching at lower left front tail. Wear is very solid throughout. While any Ted Williams jersey carries enormous collecting appeal, this specimen worn three decades after his greatest season is unquestionably his most noteworthy nonplaying days representation. By virtue of its managerial status, one could eectively argue that this is the very rst Texas Rangers jersey, period. That fact alone establishes the shirt as one of the most historically signicant to be oered in recent memory, even without its connection to one of the games all-time greats. Lower left front tail is autographed in 9+/10 black sharpie. Graded A8 by MEARS, with the two point deduction from a perfect rating due solely to the team-instituted logo change, which is, in our opinion, a huge part of the garments appeal. LOA from MEARS. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $5,000

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81385 Circa 1972 Nolan Ryan Game Worn Spikes. Adidas spikes are the style worn by the future Strikeout King early in his tenure with the California Angels. Though Ryan had shown genuine promise with his former New York Mets, it was his move west that transformed him into the inning-eating workhorse that would secure a permanent residency in the baseball pantheon. These size 9.5 spikes exhibit heavy wear with a faded marker number 30 under each tongue. Left heel is autographed in 8/10 blue sharpie. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $200

81386 1976 Reggie Jackson Game Issued Oakland As Uniform. Unrealized potential is the theme of the presented lot, which was created for use by the star slugger whose thirty-six long balls in 1975 had been an American League-topping gure. But free agency came calling for Reggie in 1976, and As owner Charlie Finley was unwilling to meet the price. And so, just days before the start of the 1976 American League season, Jackson was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The contents of this lot are as follows: Yellow knit pullover jersey with As in green and white tackle twill over heart and Jackson 9 on verso. Bicentennial patch axed at left sleeve. Lower center exterior tail is tagged 1976, McAulie Uniform Corp., washing instructions, 42. Matching white pants are tagged 31, McAulie Uniform Corp., 24, 1976, washing instructions. An embroidered number 9 appears to the left at rear interior waistband. Some minor spotting on the pants front. Cap tagged New Era [size] 7 1/4. One pair yellow socks. One pair green stirrups. One pair size six Adidas spikes. One pair yellow warm-up pants. All remains in original, unworn condition. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $500 81387 1977 Don Zimmer Game Worn Boston Red Sox Jersey. One of the last great baseball men, Zimmer began his Big League career as a player at Ebbets Field and continued to wear a uniform for the next half-century. Here we nd a home white pullover worn as Popeye handled skipper duties for the Boston Red Sox. This classic knit shows appropriately managerial wear from the days of Yaz, Fisk and Rice, with Red Sox in Old English font across the chest and number 34 in identical red and black tackle twill on verso. McAulie Uniform Corp and size 44 tagging in collar is matched by 1977 year and washing instructions tagging in the tail. A ne artifact from an exciting time in American League baseball. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $200

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81388 1981 Cal Ripken, Jr. Game Worn Baltimore Orioles Rookie Jersey. Simply extraordinary nd derives from the collection of an early hobbyist who was making use of connections within Major League Baseball when game worn jersey collecting was in its infancy. What must have been considered at the time an inconsequential acquisitiona jersey from the coachs kidhas proven over time to become perhaps the most signicant rookie shirt of the past three decades, the only known Cal Ripken, Jr. jersey tagged to the 1981 season. Baseballs future Iron Man was honored as the American League Rookie of the Year in 1982, but Ripken actually made his Big League debut two weeks before his twenty-rst birthday in August of 1981 after spending most of the season in Rochester as a member of the Redwings farm club. His stat line for that abridged rst season provided little hint of the Hall of Fame career to comeve hits and no RBIs in twenty-three games, with a .128 batting average. It would prove to be the rst and last time that Ripken would fail to impress. This inauspicious start makes the survival of the presented road grey knit jersey all the more unlikely. A small handful of Ripken gamers attributed to the 1981 season have been 1980 models stripped of identiers and reworked for Cals secondary usage. The jersey oered here is the only known Ripken tagged to the 1981 season, as lower left interior tail holds proper Rawlings [size] 42 label with Set 1 1981 ap tag and 1 Inch Extra Length tailoring modier. Orange and black tackle twill Orioles 8 on chest is original and unaltered, as is the number 8 on verso. A team instituted plate change is apparent for the name on back, but we must stress that only Ripken wore number 8 for the 1981 season. Solid wear suggests the jersey was carried over for use during Ripkens 1982 Rookie of the Year season as well. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81389 Early 1980s Reggie Jackson Game Worn California Angels Jersey. After ve years and two memorable World Championship seasons in the Bronx, Reggie repositioned his straw in the California drink for the 1982 season, spending the next half decade in the City of Angels. Here is presented a road grey knit from the era during which Mr. October approached and surpassed the vaunted 500 home run mark. Angels 44 is reported across the chest in red and navy tackle twill (with a hint of yellow halo). Verso nds Jackson arching over those fabled double-fours. Team logo patch axed at left sleeve. Labeling is conned to a single W.A. Goodman & Sons [size] 48 tag at lower left front tail, making precise dating impossible, but of course any Jackson jersey carries tremendous collecting appeal. A 10/10 black sharpie signature on the chest completes the package. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $375

81390 1982 Wade Boggs Game Worn Boston Red Sox Rookie Jersey. The great Cal Ripken, Jr. would take American League Rookie of the Year honors in 1982, but Boggs was close behind and would eventually join the Iron Man in both the 3,000 Hit Club and the Baseball Hall of Fame. It goes without saying that any rookie jersey from a Cooperstown enshrinee carries enormous historical importance, and this home white knit is certainly no exception. The jersey exhibits extraordinarily strong wear from the young rst basemans debut season at Fenway, particularly apparent in the fraying of the red piping which runs the perimeter of the button path and collar. Red Sox is announced across the chest in the classic Old English font, with number 26 similarly applied in two-tone tackle twill to verso. A well-worn Wilson [size] 42 label is axed at lower left exterior tail, just above an embroidered 82 swatch denoting that important rst season. With heavy wear and ideal vintage, this is a dream piece for the discriminating jersey collector. Graded MEARS A9. LOA from Heritage Auctions. LOA from MEARS, A9. Starting Bid: $1,000

81391 1984 Pete Rose Game Worn Montreal Expos Jersey. Charlie Hustles excursion north of the border lasted just ninety-ve games, making any relics from that brief Montreal Royals tenure a tough commodity in the collecting world, certainly the rarest of all Rose gamers. Here we present a gorgeous road blue knit worn by the Hit King as a member of the now defunct franchise in the days surrounding his indoctrination into Ty Cobbs 4,000 Hit Club. The chest announces 14 expos in red tackle twill, with a tri-tone team logo M just above. Verso provides the boldly fonted Rose 14. Proper Rawlings [size] 42 label is axed at interior collar, and dual 1983 tagging appears at interior lower left tail, clearly indicating that the jersey was carried over for use by Rose the following season. Light but denite wear is evident, appropriate for an abridged seasons use. Perfect black sharpie inscription on the jersey front makes note of the milestone reached as an Expo, but is not meant to suggest that this is the jersey worn for the feat, as that game was at home. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $500

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81392 1991 George Brett Game Worn Kansas City Royals Jersey. Classic powder blue road style will always bring the superstar third baseman to mind, and this one is the genuine Brett article, sported by the future Hall of Famer during the season just prior to his 3,000 Hit Club induction. The knit button-down features white tackle twill identiers in the form of a scripted Royals and number 5 on the chest, and a Brett 5 on verso, the surname applied directly to the jersey body (rather than a plate) as is proper for 1991. Team logo patch appears at left sleeve. Lower left front tail reveals Rawlings [size] 44 label, which has softened with the solid wear evident throughout the garment. A Set 2 1991 ap extends from the manufacturing labels right edge. A picture-perfect representation, lacking only an autograph, which makes for a fun project for the eventual winning bidder. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,000

81393 1992 Darren Daulton All-Star Game Worn Jersey & Spikes. The star backstop earned his rst of three All-Star nods this season, suiting up in the presented home white pinstriped jersey for the Midsummer Classic. Chenille Phillies is centered on the chest, with Daulton 10 balancing the design on verso in red and white tackle twill. Daultons jersey number appears again on the left sleeve, while the right holds the patch of the 1992 All-Star Game. Lower left front tail reveals Russell Athletic Diamond Collection label with 1992 year swatch and 100% Polyester, 1 Extra Body Length ap tags. Chest is signed in 9/10 blue sharpie with 92 All Star GU notation. Also here are Daultons Reebok spikes, with number 10 in marker under each tongue. No apparent size markings inside. Each shoe is signed in 10/10 sharpie, with the right toe notated 1992 All Star Game. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $200

81394 1992 Nolan Ryan Game Worn Texas Rangers Jersey. The rocket-armed old man posted the last of twenty-three consecutive triple-digit strikeout seasons in 1992, the year he sported this road grey Rangers jersey in support of the team he now represents as principal owner. The shirt exhibits solid wear, with Texas spelled across the chest in blue and white tackle twill and Ryan 34 similarly applied to verso. Interior collar holds the label of Ryans preferred W.A. Goodman & Sons manufacturer, tagged to a size 44. The jersey was originally sourced with the matching pants which were tagged for the 1992 season, allowing us to date the jersey which otherwise bears no tagging addressing vintage. Jersey verso is signed Nolan Ryan, H.O.F. 99 in 10/10 blue sharpie. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $375

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81396 1993-94 Javy Lopez Game Worn Catchers Gear with Mitt. The future starting backstop for the Atlanta Braves had yet to make his 100th appearance at the close of the 1994 season, establishing this exciting ensemble as some of the earliest Lopez game used gear available in the hobby today. The navy and red chest protector is emblazoned with Lopez number 8 and Braves team logo, and is inscribed and autographed in 10/10 gold sharpie, To Andy: Thanks for everything and Good Luck, Javy Lopez 1993. The matching shin protectors are simply signed and dated. The mask is signed and dated 1994, and the Wilson brand catchers mitt is lightly signed and dated 1993. All pieces, particularly the mitt, exhibit solid wear. A rare full catchers gear set from the starting backstop for the 1995 World Championship team. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $200

81395 1993 Darren Daulton All-Star Game Worn Uniform. Road grey gamer was worn in Midsummer Classic competition by the starting catcher for the vanquished National League side, exhibiting the light wear one would expect from a single exhibition games use. Chenille Phillies spans chest, with Daulton 10 in red and white tackle twill on verso. Left and right sleeve bear number 10 and 1993 All-Star Game patches respectively. Russell Athletic Diamond Collection [size] 46 label appears at lower left tail, and right tail is embroidered 1993 All Star Game. Matching pants are tagged Russell Athletic Diamond Collection [size] 33 with embroidered swatch reading Daulton 33-32-93. Jersey is autographed in 9/10 blue sharpie with 93 All-Star Game notation, and pants with notation reading 92 NL RBI Champ GU. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $200
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81397 2000 Alex Rodriguez Game Worn Seattle Mariners Jersey. Hes possibly the most singularly gifted athlete ever to wear a Major League uniform, a ve-tool superstar who cashes the largest paycheck in baseball history. Here we oer a road grey Seattle Mariners jersey thats as pretty as A-Rods home run swing, with a tri-tone tackle twill Seattle adorning the chest and Rodriguez 3 in navy and teal on verso. A team logo patch appears on the left sleeve. Proper tail tagging from Russell Athletic Authentic Collection includes ap tags with 50 100% Polyester, 2 Extra Length and +1 Sleeve Length notations. A 2000 year strip tag is below. Wear is light but apparent. COA from Mill Creek. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $300

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81398 2000 Whitey Ford Old Timers Day Game Worn New York Yankees Uniform. Ever since he was issued the digits upon his 1953 return from two years of military service in Korea, the Hall of Fame pitcher has been the only Yankee to wear number 16 on his uniform top. Here we present a full pinstriped gamer sported by the seventy-two year old southpaw during his old teams third consecutive World Championship season. Russell Athletic tagging appears at lower left tail of jersey and interior waistband of pants, the former further labeled 46 100% Polyester, Ford-16 and the latter H-Cut -1 Waist, [size] 36, 35/38-30-00. Very light wear appropriate for a ceremonial appearance is evident. Jersey is autographed in 10/10 black sharpie with HOF 74 notation. A rare opportunity to own a genuine Whitey Ford New York Yankees uniform at a price which wont force you to raid Juniors college fund. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $500

81399 2001 Rickey Henderson Game Worn San Diego Padres Jersey. Even with his bronze plaque rmly installed at Cooperstown, Henderson may remain the most underrated player in baseball history. A perpetual top-ten nisher in on-base percentage, Henderson was a master at capitalizing upon opportunity, a tenacious spirit that earned him the career leadership of both stolen bases and runs scored. Here we present a home white gamer worn as Rickey was putting the nishing touches on his gaudy career stats. Padres 24 is announced on the chest, with Henderson 24 balancing the design on verso. Team logo patch is axed at left sleeve. Lower left front tail provides Russell Athletic Authentic Collection label with 100% Polyester [size] 44 ap tag below. Verso is signed in 9/10 black sharpie with Game Used 2001 notation. Wear is light but denite. A letter of provenance from Henderson himself is likewise included. Letter of provenance from Rickey Henderson. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $300

81400 2001 Ken Griey, Jr. Game Worn Cincinnati Reds Jersey. Following in the footsteps of his Big Red Machine father, Junior gave fans from the birthplace of professional ball more reason to celebrate his family name as he brought his elite skills to Cincy in 2000. This road vest dates from his second season of service to the Reds, sporting Cincinnati 30 across the chest and Griey 30 on verso. Lower left front tail holds proper Russell Athletic Authentic Collection labeling with a pair of ap tags stating 46 100 Polyester and +2 Extra Length respectively. Just below is a swatch reporting Property of Cincinnati Reds 2001. Solid game wear evident. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $300

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81401 2005 Derek Jeter Game Worn New York Yankees Cap from 4th Anniversary of 9/11. The ag patch applied to the left side of the presented New York Yankees cap turns this game used artifact into a stirring relic of Americana, recalling the Big Apples darkest day. For many millions of New Yorkers, future memories of the early twentieth century will be prominently inhabited by thoughts of the tragedy of 9/11 and the persona of Derek Jeter, the most beloved New York City sports star since Mickey Mantle. It doesnt take much imagination to predict how a piece such as this will be viewed in fty years, or a hundred. The standard New Era [size] 7 1/4 cap has Jeters number 2 applied in marker under the visor along with a Steiner authentication sticker identical to one applied to the paperwork issued by this ocial distributor of Yankees game used material. A single games wear is evident, a one to nothing victory over the Boston Red Sox. LOA from Steiner Sports. Starting Bid: $500

81402 2009 Buster Posey Game Worn San Jose Giants (Class A) Jersey. The fth overall pick in the 2008 Major League draft, the eventual 2010 Rookie of the Year took his rst professional swings with the San Francisco Giants Class A aliate in San Jose, where he wore the presented jersey until he was called up to the Bigs on September 11, 2009. San Jose arches across the chest in white and black tackle twill above a number 7, a digit repeated on verso below an American ag patch. The SJ team logo adorns the left sleeve. Russell Athletic Dri-Power Stretch [size] XL label appears at interior collar, and rear numeral is autographed in 9/10 silver sharpie. Ironclad provenance is supplied in the form of a certicate of authenticity from the San Jose Giants attributing wear to both Buster Posey and Johnny Monell. The consignors receipt from the silent auction where it was purchased is included as well. Its a little too early to start thinking about a future Cooperstown nod for this popular Giants backstop, but youll be kicking yourself twenty years from now if it happens and you missed this opportunity to own his rst pro jersey. Certicate of authenticity and receipt from San Jose Giants. LOA from Heritage Auctions. COA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

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81403 1955-56 Minneapolis Lakers Team Signed Basketball - With Vintage George Mikan Exemplar! Innitely more scarce than 1950s team-signed baseballs are basketballs signed by NBA clubs of that decade, so nding one from the 1955-56 Minneapolis Lakers, much less one so brilliantly preserved, is quite remarkable. This ne specimen boasts 11 bold black ink signatures from the team that nished second in the Western Division that year. Best is the huge autograph from Hall of Famer George Mikan, who was coaxed out of retirement mid-season as the Lakers struggled in the wake of the loss of the legendary Jim Pollard. Also present are Garmaker, Williams, Hitch, Skoog, Mencel, Hall of Fame coach Kundla and others. None of the signatures fall below 8/10 in quality, and the ball shows only minor wear and remains nicely spherical for display purposes. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375 81404 1961 NBA AllStars Signed Photographic Display. Consigned by the fan who acquired these signatures in person half a century ago, this exciting photographic display from the Eleventh Annual NBA All-Star Game features a whos who of Basketball Hall of Famers. Of the sixteen signatures present, twelve are enshrined at Springeld: Auerbach, Greer, Chamberlain, Arizin, Hagen, Schayes, Cousy, Costello, Baylor, Pettit (6/10), Robertson (7/10) and Russell. Signature quality is a consistent 8/10 to 9/10 throughout unless otherwise noted. The 8x10 display exhibits tape staining at the edges but this remains clear of the autographs. Perhaps the nest compilation of early NBA signatures weve ever encountered on a single piece. Also included is a program for this event, VG with a childs handwritten identiers on the player images. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

81405 1963-75 NBA and 1969-72 ABA Game Used Basketballs Lot of 2. Who could forget the sight of Dr. J driving to the hoop with an afro as big as a prize-winning pumpkin and a red, white and blue basketball in his hand? This iconic symbol of the 1970s game is becoming more and more scarce upon the auction circuit, and headlining this roundball duo is an ABA example dating to the presidency of Jack Dolph, whose facsimile signature adorns the patriotic orb, and presenting EX-MT quality throughout. It still holds air beautifully too, which may inspire you to take it to the court yourself, but wed advise against. Also included here is an original game Wilson NBA game ball, from the period of commissioner J. Walter Kennedy. This example also holds air, while exhibiting medium wear throughout. Each example was obtained from former United States Olympic star Ken Spain, whose collection we present throughout a portion of our November Signature Auction catalog. Starting Bid: $250

81406 1970s Pete Maravich Signed Topps Cards Lot of 3. Trio of early Topps cards featuring the most exciting ball handler in NBA history are presented for your collecting enjoyment, each identically autographed Pistol Pete in 10/10 blue felt tip ink. Featured are 1971 #55, 1974 #10 and 1975 #75. Each card is quite a beauty in its own right, rating EX or better with imperfect centering playing a larger role than handling wear. Each is slabbed Authentic by PSA/DNA. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

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81407 1975-76 New Jersey Nets Team Signed Basketball - Last Ever ABA Champion! When the American Basketball Association was founded in 1967, it has been said that its original long-term goal was to eventually force a merger with the more established National Basketball Association. With colorful rule variations, and the addition of some of the most talented players in the country, the ABA met its goal in 1976, when both leagues merged, and four of its teams joining the older league. Oered here is a true piece of ABA history - a teamsigned basketball from the leagues last champion, the 1975-76 New Jersey Nets. The ocial (Mike Storen) red, white and blue game ball presents the roster of the popular East Coast squad, including the following: Julius Erving (recently signed in black sharpie), Kim Hughes, John Williamson, Chuck Terry, Tim Bassett, Rich Jones, Al Skinner and others. Ball exhibits moderate wear, while the signatures average 7/10 quality throughout. No ABA collection is complete without an example from this popular team, and the fact that ABA memorabilia has continued to increase in value over the years helps make this a perfect time to bid on this rare roundball relic. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

81409 1982-83 University of North Carolina Tarheels Team Signed Basketball with Michael Jordan. The future megastar Chicago Bulls hoopster was just a skinny college sophomore when he added his 9+/10 black sharpie signature to the presented pill the season after his jumper won the NCAA Championship for the Tarheels. Jordan is joined by sixteen equally bold autographs, notably legendary coach Dean Smith, Sam Perkins, Roy Williams, Lynwood Johnson, Brad Daugherty, Warren Martin and Cecil Exum. The ball still holds air and remains perfectly spherical and display worthy. A tough early signed basketball from the man who would be King. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

81408 1979 Bobby Knight Original Fine Check and Letter Regarding Altercation with Police Ocer after Pan Am Technical Foul. The always ery Bobby Knight was as animated as usual after a technical foul during a contest at the 1979 Pan American Games. After Knights ejection from the game, the legendary coach took it one step further and punched a Puerto Rican police ocer. The Puerto Rican government put a warrant out for his arrest, but thankfully for Knight he could not be extradited from the United States. In a truly intriguing lot of college basketball history, here we oer the original letter and $500 check sent to Puerto Rican ocials from the United States Olympic Committee. Accompanied by its original envelope, this piece is signed by Olympic Secretary General F. Don Miller, while the 8.5x11 correspondence exhibits typical mail folds and light wear throughout. Also included is the original check and stub, issued to District Court of Puerto Rico, while Fine-Coach Bobby Knight is typed in the notes eld. For the roundball collector with an eye for the unusual and ultra-rare, this lot is perfect. Starting Bid: $150

81410 1984-85 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Authenticated Signed Jersey. Every great career starts o with a spark of talent. For Michael Jordan, he began this spark in college with the UNC Tar Heels. Unquestionably, the young North Carolina native turned the heads of sports fans everywhere when he hit the game-winning shot against Georgetown in the 1982 NCAA Finals, but he catapulted himself into superstar status during his rst few seasons with the Chicago Bulls. Oered here is a replica white mesh Bulls jersey, issued by the Upper Deck Company and signed by Jordan in bold black sharpie. As nice of a display piece as one will nd representing His Airness, this [size] 42 Mitchell & Ness shirt is hand numbered at 39/123, while it displays gorgeous screened on numerals and lettering throughout. A absolutely Mint example, this is one of the most highly desired piece from the coveted UDA series of signed memorabilia. LOA and hologram from UDA. Starting Bid: $250

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81411 Circa 1987 Hank Gathers Game Worn, Signed Sneakers - With Full Name Signatures on Each! Despite going down in sports history books as the Loyola Marymount University basketball player who collapsed and died during a game, there is so much more to the tragic and intriguing story of Eric Hank Gathers. In fact, the superstar forward from Philadelphia was making headlines all the way back to his precollege days at Dobbins Technical High School, where his team won the won the Public League City Championship in 1985. The following year, Gathers was recruited to the University of Southern California, but after USC head coach Stan Morrison was red as a result of a mediocre 1985-86 season, Gathers decided to transfer to Loyola where he took the NCAA by storm. The second player in NCAA Division I history to lead the nation in scoring and rebounding the same season, Gathers won the 1989 WCC Player of the Year and was the WCC Tournament MVP in 1988 and 1989. In a truly signicant catalog listing, Heritage Auctions is proud to present one of only a small handful of Gathers items ever to see the light of the memorabilia hobby. These Nike red, white and blue high tops were worn circa 1987 by Gathers, and each is signed and personalized, with a desirable Eric Hank Gathers #12 full-name signature in solid blue ball-point ink (No. 12 was possibly a recreational league number, according to Gathers high school coach Rich Yankowitz). They exhibit heavy wear from epic battles in the paint by one of the most athletic big men ever to take the court, while a [size] 13 tag is in each tongue. When looking at these amazing sneakers, one can only wonder what might have been? Relive the spectacular talents of the beloved Hank Gathers with this rock-solid oering. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $500 81412 1988-89 Michael Jordan Game Worn, Signed Nike Air Jordan IV Shoes. Distinctive footwear known to sneaker acionados as the Air Jordan IV is the style on the feet of basketballs greatest name as he hit The Shot over Craig Ehlo to eliminate the Cavs from the 1989 Playos. These are the white version of that memorable Nike model and thus not those exact shoes, but apparently a favored pair for a sizeable portion of the regular season given the considerable wear. Each sneaker is labeled size thirteen at interior and autographed by Jordan in 9/10 black sharpie, inscribed to his personal assistant. The very strong wear (uncommon except in his pre-Championship days), dual autographs and ironclad provenance make these a cut above the average MJ gamers. A signed letter from Jordans assistant is included. Letter of provenance from Jordans assistant. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $1,500 81413 1989 NBA All-Star Team Rosters Signed by All Players. Bidders following our August 2011 Platinum Night auction will recall the oering of Michael Jordans sneakers worn in the 1989 NBA All-Star Game, consigned by the former Houston Rockets ballboy who received the shoes from Jordan personally. Here we present his other souvenir from that exciting night, the sports page from that mornings Houston Post listing the Eastern and Western rosters autographed by each player in prefect black sharpie. Not a single player is missed, with signatures from Jordan, Thomas, Malone, Wilkins, Barkley, McHale, Ewing, Worthy, Stockton, Abdul-Jabbar, Drexler, Olajuwon, Malone and Riley among the twenty-eight autographs present. The page is simply framed to dimensions of 22x27. Wed almost forgotten just how awesome the late 1980s game was until we saw this piece. One super-legend after another here! Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $300
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81414 1989 Michael Jordan Signed Check, PSA/DNA Authentic. After twenty-two years its pretty likely that MJ has changed his phone number, but were going to blur it out just in case and leave any potential prank calling to the winning bidder. This rare personal check is lled out and signed entirely in the hardcourt legends 10/10 blue ballpoint ink, making payment to American Mobile Communications. Jordan writes his cell phone number in the Memo eld. Check itself is likewise free of any aws. You see signed photos, basketballs and jerseys every day, but how often do you see these? Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $200

81416 1990s Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell Signed Lithograph by Stephen Holland. The irresistible force meets the immovable object in this stunning black and white lithograph from the studio of renowned sports artist Stephen Holland. Print measures 26x28, with museum quality matting and framing concluding the dimensions at 34x36 (Moderate wear is exhibited on the frame). Both subjects and the artist have signed the white lower border in 10/10 pencil, creating a piece that bridges the gap between ne art and collectible. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Thirdparty shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

81415 1990 Earvin Magic Johnson Game Worn Sneakers. The era of Magic and Bird will always be remembered as a Golden Age in NBA competition, the multiple dichotomies of West/East, black/white, ash/grit keeping fans glued to their sets every time the Lakers and Celtics clashed. Here we nd a fascinating relic from those glory days, worn by the number one pick in the 1979 draft near the end of his historic career. The shoes are consigned by a former Houston Rockets ballboy, the same gentleman who supplied our August Platinum Night event with Michael Jordans 1989 All-Star Game sneakers. These size fourteen custom made Converse shoes were never available in retail format, the ashy design in Lakers colors made exclusively for the Hall of Fame hoopster, and seen on Johnsons 1991 Upper Deck trading card. We must report that, as is not uncommon for old sneakers, the rubber soles have suered signicant degradation, but display is possible (reference our catalog imagery) to greatly minimize the appearance. The right sneaker is autographed in 9/10 black sharpie at the heel. Sneakers exhibit solid wear and are accompanied by a letter of provenance from the consignor. Letter of provenance from Rockets ballboy. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Starting Bid: $250

81417 1993 Michael Jordan Signed 20,000th Career Point Scorers Sheet. On the day that the man considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time entered the elite realm of The 20,000 Club, one smart journalist took the score sheet from his press packet and presented it to His Airness for an autograph. The result is one of the biggest and boldest Jordans youll ever see, worthy of collecting lust even on a blank sheet of paper, much less a document making note of this landmark event. The 8.5x14 page is dated 01-08-93 and has the original center fold and a small corner bend, neither of which intersect with the historic signature. Sheet is professionally and gorgeously matted and framed to create the ultimate display piece. A special piece sure to catch the attention of Jordans thousands of hardcore collectors. Framed dimensions 20x26. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $300

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81418 1997-98 Dennis Rodman Game Worn, Signed Shoes. Dating to the Chicago Bulls last NBA Championship victory, and the nal time that Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman would play on the court at the same time, here we present a game-worn pair of shoes that are as colorful as the player who wore them, Dennis Rodman. From the Worms 1997-98 season, these custom Converse [size] 14 sneakers have each been signed by the rebound king in bold silver sharpie. Embroidered 7-time rebound king patches are axed on each, while Rodmans 91 is noted on the rear of each. Shoes show light, but evident use throughout, and are one of a few pairs of Bulls shoes oered in our auction, which were originally obtained by a notable concert promoter, who befriended many professional athletes through his years in the entertainment business. LOA from Heritage Auctions. LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $250

81419 1997-98 Michael Jordan Game Worn, Signed Nike Air Jordan XIII Shoes. Dating from the Michael Jordans nal season in Chicago, the same year his Bulls would complete their second Three-Peat, here we oer a pair of MJ game-worn sneakers. From a large collection of game-worn shoes, which were once owned by a notable concert promoter who befriended many professional athletes throughout the years, these black and red Nike Air Jordan XIII shoes are each signed in Mint black sharpie by His Airness. Exhibiting light use, the proper [size] 13.5 tags are under each tongue, while each displays remarkable color throughout. Representing another remarkable year for Jordan, when he won the leagues regular season and Finals MVP awards, these are an extremely scarce pair from one of the Hall of Famers most important and memorable seasons. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $750

81420 1997-98 Michael Jordan Game Worn, Signed Nike Air Jordan XIII Shoes. Originally obtained from a notable music concert promoter, who formed a countless number of relationships with professional athletes through the years, here we oer Michael Jordans game-worn shoes from the 1998 season. Originating from the Chicago Bulls memorable NBA Finals when Michael Jordan hit the game-winning 20-footer with 5.2 seconds left against the Utah Jazz in the deciding sixth game, these Nike Air Jordan XIII sneakers were worn by the Finals MVP during his last season with the Chicago Bulls. Each white and red shoe has been signed in bold silver felt-tip ink, while they show light but evident wear throughout. Shoes are the proper [size] 13.5, while a minimal amount of red dye bled into the white leather. Highly signicant pair from MJs last championship season. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $750
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81421 Circa 2000 Larry Bird & Magic Johnson Signed Giclee by Stephen Holland. Nicklaus and Palmer. Ali and Frazier. Borg and McEnroe. Nothing inspires a great performance like a great opponent, and the battles between these iconic Hall of Fame legends established the 1980s as a golden age for the NBA. This dynamic work by noted sports artist Holland captures the epic struggle for supremacy, but well rate the subjects silver sharpie signatures as a 10/10 tie. The artist has likewise signed at lower right, and numbers the edition at lower left LB 28/33. The stretch canvas work is framed to dimensions of 35x52. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

81422 Circa 2000 Michael Jordan Signed Print by Stephen Holland. Getting his start by mainly using photos in boxing magazines as his subjects, as he could not aord to pay for live models, Stephen Holland has become one of the sporting worlds most renowned artists. Some of his most popular works include paintings of Sandy Koufax, Muhammad Ali and the man featured in this ne print, Michael Jordan. A terric black and white piece, limited to 139/197, this 32x52 framed and matted rendering of His Airness has been signed by the artist and MJ in large 10/10 silver sharpie. One of the nicest prints issued of the iconic sports gure, it will make a perfect addition to any sports-themed man cave. Auction LOA from JSA. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $500

81423 2001 Los Angeles Lakers Championship Ring - Originally Obtained from Member of Shaquille ONeals Entourage. Created to the exact specications of the Los Angeles Lakers original 2001 NBA Championship rings, in order for Shaquille ONeal to give as gifts to member of his entourage, here we oer one of the most attractive pieces of NBA jewelry in our auction. Accompanied by its original mahogany-color wood presentation box, with a brass rectangular plaque on the lid, this stunning rings center section consists of 14k white gold, two .25 solitaire cut diamonds, 22 1/150 solitaire cut diamonds and 39 solitaire cut canary diamonds in the background. Manufactured by Henry Kay/Masters of Design, the words WORLD CHAMPIONS LAKERS around the perimeter are separated by two .15 carat solitaire cut diamonds. Its left shank has ONEAL 34, presented beautifully, while the right has Los Angeles Lakers, Back 2 Back 2001. The [size] 9 ring weighs 46 grams and exhibits NM condition throughout. Originating from one of the future Hall of Famers personal friends, this remarkable piece has been evaluated with a professional jewelry appraisal value of $15,000, but collectors value should easily top that conservative gure. Starting Bid: $2,500

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81424 2009-10 LeBron James Game Worn, Signed Shoes. Ever since LeBron James appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in his St. Vincent St. Marys high school jersey, King James was looked at as a savior for the lowly sports state of Ohio. However, now that he has decided to take his talents to South Beach, the highly-skilled Akron native is looked at in a totally dierent light, at least in the eyes of Cleveland sports fans. Its truly amazing how things can change in the world of sports, but nobody can take away James Rookie of the Year award, two MVPs, two All-Star Game MVPs and an NBA Finals appearance, all in a Cavaliers jersey. Oered here is a superb pair of game-worn shoes that James wore during his nal year with the Cavs. Each shoe has the proper Promo Sample tag intact, which is appropriate for James gamers from this period, while one has his typical signature in black sharpie, and the other has King James, and an added crown drawing in the same ink. Nice use, with white court streaks displayed on the gorgeous black patent leather toes. One of the most attractive pairs of NBA shoes we have handled, these originate from a notable concert promoter and personal friend of The King. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). PreCertied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $500

81425 Late 1940s Bill Sharman University of Southern California Trojans Lettermans Sweater. Before he was partnered with Bob Cousy, forming one of the greatest backcourt duos in NBA history, Bill Sharman was a notable All-American athlete at the University of Southern California. Sharman really has done it all during his basketball career. He was enshrined at the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and coach, was a part of ve NBA championships and one championship in the defunct ABA. The Abilene, Texas native was named as one of the NBAs 50 Greatest Players of all time, and he was named All-Star Game MVP in 1955. Oered here is Sharmans original Cardinal-colored lettermans sweater that he wore during his time spent in college at SC. Presenting overall solid condition, with minimal wear, the interlocking SC patch is on the left breast, and shows moderate fabric loss. Sharmans name was chain-stitched in the interior, but only Sha remain. The manufacturers tag is still in the collar, while its original six buttons remain intact. A truly impressive college artifact, this piece will t perfectly in any USC, Celtics or high-end sports memorabilia collection. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

81426 1980s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Game Worn, Signed Los Angeles Lakers Framed Jersey - MEARS A10. The ultimate Kareem jersey according to MEARS Authentication, who assigns a top score of A10 to the yellow mesh home gamer. The rail-thin but iron-tough Abdul-Jabbar trained with Bruce Lee in the o-season and dominated the NBA on the court, taking the Leagues all-time lead in such categories as points scored, blocked shots and MVP awards. The active life of the jersey, which MEARS pins to the 1981 to 1987 era, places it at the center of a golden age for the Los Angeles Lakers, recalling their epic battles with the Eastern Champ Boston Celtics teams of Bird and McHale. One glimpse at this jersey, with its purple and white Lakers 33 on the chest and Abdul-Jabbar 33 on verso, and you can almost see the goggles and the sky hook of this Hall of Fame legend. Proper understated Tiernan label is in front tail. The cherry on top is a 10/10 black ink signature from the jerseys former owner on the front numeral. Jersey is superbly framed and matted at 32.46.5. Wear is light but denite. A marvelous and tremendously important gamer. LOA from MEARS. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $1,500

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81427 1991-92 Larry Bird Game Worn, Signed Boston Celtics Framed Jersey. A 13-season Hall of Fame career came to an end the season the great Larry Bird hit the hardwood in this road green mesh jersey worn as the leader of the venerable Boston Celtics team. The 12-time All-Star who had delivered three world championships to the city of Boston in his incredible tenure with the team put light but denite wear into this special shirt, oering classic Celtics 33 in white tackle twill on the chest, and Bird 33 on verso. The NBA logo patch nds its proper home at the left shoulder, and tail tagging reveals dual Champion labels reading Year 1991, ID#, Body Length +3 and size 48 respectively, all proper for Bird gamers of this era. Jersey is framed and matted at 34x42 (light wear on frame). Surely sharing the court as the legend sunk some of the nal buckets of his career, the jersey is an inspiring piece to any basketball fan, and practically a religious artifact to the die-hard Celtic booster. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $100

81428 1992-93 Michael Jordan Game Worn Jersey, Rookie Card and Misc. Cards Framed Display. Another Championship season gamer from the greatest basketball player that ever lived, dating from a season that saw His Airness average over 32.5 points per game en route to glory. Unmistakable at an instants glance is this red mesh marvel, boasting a black and white tackle twill Bulls 23 on the chest, followed up by Jordan 23 on verso. The proper labeling in tail has 1992-93 Bulls Exclusivity tag in tail with Body Length +4 identier. Champion [size] 46 label is to the right. Note that the drop, or the position of the name on back in relation to the neck line, is proper for gamers and greater than the Pro-Cut jerseys that are often passed o as the real thing. Note also that this is the rst season that the Bulls utilized sewn-on names and numbers, providing a much more attractive gamer than the earlier screened-on variety. Wear is light, but stronger than the majority of Jordan gamers, and as such this must be considered a positive. Graded an A5 by SCD Authentic, the exterior stitching on the rear numerals diers from the other three identiers, suggesting that the back numerals were applied locally rather than at the factory. Neither of these issues should concern collectors however. The jersey is professionally framed and matted at 32x42 (light scung in frame), while it is displayed with a signed Upper Deck SP jersey card, PSA 1986 Fleer rookie card and two mid-1980s Star Co. cards (PRO and GAI graded, while the card on the right has come loose from backing). LOA from SCD Authentic. Auction LOA from JSA (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/ DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $1,500

81429 1993-94 Charles Barkley Game Worn Phoenix Suns Framed Jersey. Sir Charles arrived in the desert a year earlier and came within a game of the Championship, only to be bested in Game 7 by his good friend Michael Jordan. An undersized power forward, Barkley endeared himself to fans with his tireless work ethic and blunt sense of humor, the latter of which has made him one of the most popular commentators in the game. This road jersey was manufactured exclusively for the Phoenix Suns by Champion for the 1993-1994 season, and is properly tagged as such. The number 34 and Suns are professionally sewn on the front of this jersey, while Barkley joins his number on the verso. The size 52 with just three inches of extra length lends credence to the moniker Charles was tagged with early in his career, The Round Mound of Rebound. Wear is light but clearly evident. It has been beautifully framed and matted at 32x46 (inside photo matting is loose). Barkley earned enshrinement in the Basketball Hall of Fame just last year, and as such we do not hesitate in calling this an investment grade jersey. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

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81430 1994-95 Karl Malone Game Worn Utah Jazz Framed Jersey. About ve years ago the Utah Jazz ttingly honored this 50 Greatest player with the retirement of his number 32 jersey, raised to the rafters of Salt Lake Citys Delta Center. This is yet another reason to bid aggressively on this home white mesh gamer, exhibiting minimal use from the future Hall of Fame power forward. Beautifully framed and matted at 32x44, Utah Jazz 32 is screenprinted to the chest of this enormous jersey, with Malone 32 presented on the verso (card inside frame has come loose). The tail is tagged Champion [size] 50, with a 94-95 Utah Jazz Exclusivity tag to the left with Body Length +3 designator. A solid exemplar from one of the best forwards ever to play the game. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

81431 1995-96 Shaquille ONeal Game Worn Orlando Magic Framed Jersey. The big mans nal year in Florida before becoming a Laker. This absolutely enormous black mesh jersey exhibits light but denite wear from a season that saw Shaq average over 26.5 points per game. A silvery star patch forms the a in Orlando, screened above the number 32 on the chest. ONeal 32 is screened to verso. Exclusivity tagging in tail has 95-96 year and Body Length +4 designators, while Champion [size] 54 label lies to the right. Jersey has been beautifully framed and matted at 40x49, with an added signed 8x10 image (light wear on frame). No matter where Shaq may roam, his Orlando jerseys will always be valuable, as it all began in the Magic kingdom for this future Hall of Famer. LOA from SCD Authentic. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $500

81432 1998-99 Shaquille ONeal Game Worn Los Angeles Lakers Framed Jersey. A perfect chance to nab a high quality Shaq jersey before he is enshrined into the Hall of Fame. This enormous purple mesh gamer shows fabulous wear from this true force of nature, truly the best use youll ever see from a modern basketball jersey. Lakers 34 lls the jersey chest in white and yellow tackle twill, with ONeal 34 on verso. Outrageous size 58 and Length +6 tagging in tail with the logos of the NBA, Nike and the Lakers ensures that you probably wont be wearing this jersey outside of the house, lest you look like a little girl playing dress up in mommys clothes. Framed and matted at 36x47 (light chipping on frame), this ones big and bad, just like its former owner. LOA SCD Authentic. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $500

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81433 2000-01 Tim Duncan Game Worn San Antonio Spurs Framed Jersey. Averaging over 22 points and 12 rebounds a game the season he suited up in this black nylon micromesh roadster, Duncan leaves little doubt as to why hes considered one of the elite players of the NBA. The numerals 21 on front and back of this important jersey are correct in size, font style and positioning, and are identical in material and stitch pattern to the team name. They are cut in full block with a squared o, squatty, thick appearance which is correct for the Spurs version of full block. The player name letters are the correct 3. They are in solid white, plain block, font unique to the Spurs. Nike tail tagging with Spurs and NBA logos appearing with the Nike swoosh is marked with the proper size 54, as well as the correct Length +4 ap tag below. The jersey shows light wear overall. The heavyweight tackle twill used on the two-color numerals almost prohibits perceivable visual outwear, but the tagging on this jersey does demonstrate some wear. Professionally framed and matted at 35x48, this Hall of Fame-quality piece will make the perfect display for any high-end collection of the hardwood. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Third-party shipping is required. Starting Bid: $250

81434 2001-02 Karl Malone Game Worn, Signed Utah Jazz Framed Jersey. Oered here is a superb Utah Jazz jersey, worn by Karl Malone during the prime of his career. Light use from the Mail Man is presented on the enormous shirt with Utah Jazz 32 is sewn in elaborate tackle twill to the chest, with Malone 32 taking up the rear. The tail is tagged Champion [size] 52, with a 2001-2002 Utah Jazz Exclusivity tagging to the left with +4 Length designator. A perfect 10/10 black sharpie signature with MVP 97 on the rear numerals adds further appeal. An important piece from the one of the most dominant forwards in the games history. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

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81435 1909-29 Historic College Football Programs Lot of 8. An early 1900s college football program lot of this caliber rarely hits the auction block, so we expect heavy activity from serious high-end gridiron enthusiasts. Oered here is a collection of 11 original game programs that are complete and intact, and span from 1909-29, including the following: 1909 Thanksgiving - Santa Clara vs. Saint Marys (EX-MT); 1913 Stanford vs. California (not a program, appears to be a section from 1914 Cal yearbook, held together by transparent tape); 1913 Princeton vs. Yale (NM); 1919 Princeton vs. Yale (Poor condition, with heavy tape repairs); 1922 Army vs. Navy (VG); 1925 Stanford vs. California (EX, with light tape repairs); 1926 Harvard vs. Yale (EX); 1929 Army vs. Stanford (VG, with light tape repairs). Starting Bid: $250

81436 Late 1920s Executioner Style Leather Football Helmet. In the highly populated category of vintage football helmet collecting, Executioner style examples are unquestionably considered the Holy Grail. A true piece of football history, this amazing style lid basically represents the origin of the facemask. While the gridiron battles seen by this historic sports treasure must be left to the imagination, we can presume that it was worn by a college or professional football team, due to the adult size and red-dyed shell. The Pottsville Maroons? Perhaps. Helmet shows heavy wear, but displays splendidly, as the noseguard portion is actually formed by a factory instituted bent metal plate that is covered with leather. There are no manufacturer markings visible, but we are condent that it is all original and an exceptional representation of the popular helmet style that appears very seldom at auction. Starting Bid: $1,000

81437 1923 Notre Dame Football Team Signed Yearbook, With Rockne and the Four Horsemen. Joe Bach was one of the famed seven mules, of Notre Dame, and later became an NFL coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oered here is Bachs personal 1923 Notre yearbook, featuring one of the most comprehensive collections of 1920s Notre Dame football signatures that we have ever handled, including many players from Notre Dames 1924 National Championship team squad. Legendary head coach Knute Rockne presents an absolutely beautiful black fountain pen signature under his full-page photograph presentation, which leads o The Domes athletics section. Also included are signatures from the Four Horsemen, Harry Stuhldreher, Don Miller, Elmer Layden and Jim Crowley, and each of their near perfect signatures, including Rocknes, are on separate pages, which is music to the ears of the collector who enjoys maximizing an items displayability. The following additional signatures are also featured in this truly one-of-a-kind artifact (typical binding separation and moderate wear throughout): Rev. Matthew Walsh (man who ocially adopted Fighting Irish as Notre Dames ocial nickname in 1927), Rev. Thomas Irving (VP of the school), Frank McDermitt, Michael Frank Seyfrit, James Wilcox, Forrest Cotton (signed twice), Glenn Carberry (signed twice), George Vergara, Gene Mayl, Paul Castner, Adam Walsh, Chuck Collins, Rip Miller, Doc Connell, Tom Lieb (signed twice), Harvey Brown, John Weibel (one of the Seven Mules, who blocked for the Four Horsemen - died in 1931), Red Maher, Jerry Miller and others. We guarantee there will never be a piece comparable to this unique nd. Signatures exhibit extremely superior quality and the personalities featured are one of the most impressive collections ever put together on one Notre Dame piece. A marvelous relic for the vintage football collector who has it all. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $2,500
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81438 1924 Green Bay Packers vs. Milwaukee Badgers Program - Only Known Example! Up until only a few years ago, no Green Bay Packers 1924 one-sheet program was known in the hobby. However, on a typical day at a popular Titletown antique shop, that day turned into an important collectible discovery when a small handful of of early 1920s programs walked through the door, and that missing piece of Packers history made an unprecedented appearance. Oered here is an original 8.75x11.5 program, issued by the Green Bay Football Corporation for the October 19, 1924 meeting between the Packers and Milwaukee Badgers. The game ended in a 17-0 victory for the home team Green Bay squad at Bellevue Park, in front of a typical crowd of approximately 4,000-5,000. This amazing gridiron treasure exhibits EX quality, with minor folds throughout. Its front displays both teams rosters, including important names such as Lambeau, Buck and Lewellen, while the program also displays an advertisement for the Packers Northwest Championship future meeting versus the Minneapolis Marines. A remarkable piece, which we are sure even the most discerning Packers collectors have yet to see. Starting Bid: $500

81439 1925 Rose Bowl Program featuring The Four Horsemen - Stanford vs. Notre Dame. Presented here is one of the toughest and most desirable football programs in the hobby, present in only the most advanced of collections. The reasons for its scarcity are not tough to imagine. First and foremost, we must consider that its more than eight decades old! And secondly, the rather delicate paper stock that was used in its construction makes it far more susceptible to the perils of age than contemporary World Series programs, for example. As such, only a scant few specimens from this Southern California event have survived. The intense desirability of the program is related most directly to the appearance of college footballs storied backeld of Stuhldreher, Layden, Crowley and Miller, dubbed by famed sportswriter Grantland Rice as The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Fine images of the quartet, both individually and as a group, appear within this amazing 16-page publication. The Horsemen did not disappoint their coach Knute Rockne this day, cruising to a 27-10 win over Pop Warners Stanford Cardinal in the Fighting Irishs rst and only Rose Bowl appearance. The program shows an expected degree of wear, with a noticeable amount of paper loss on the front and back covers. It has been neatly scored in pencil, while the inside front and back cover exhibits a light, transparent tacky substance on the surface. There is small tape repair near the top of the binding, which is barely noticeable. A wait for another example will surely be a long one. Starting Bid: $250

81440 1926 Knute Rockne Signed Goal Post Section - Attributed to Notre Dame vs. Army Game. One of college footballs greatest rivalries took center stage in front of 72,000 fans at Yankee Stadium on November 13, 1926, when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish squeaked out a 7-0 victory over a solid Army squad. Oered here, is a truly historic wooden goal post section, attributed to that memorable game. With a ND 7, ARMY 0 11/13/26 notation written in an unknown hand, with undecipherable writing written on an adjacent side, legendary Notre Dame head coach Knute Rockne signed the .75x1x2.75 relic in 6/10 black ink. The rst of its kind thats ever hit the auction block, this listing provides a nearly impossible chance to obtain an an artifact signed by the fabled sports gure, let alone an item linking it directly to one of the most famous rivalries in school history. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $375

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81441 1927 Knute Rockne Signed Army vs. Notre Dame Yankee Stadium Game Agreement and 1955 Topps All American Card. Dating to almost exactly one year before the legendary Knute Rockne rallied his troops to an amazing underdog victory versus undefeated Army at Yankee Stadium with his famed Win one for the Gipper speech, here we oer an original agreement from the 1927 Army vs. Notre Dame game, which was also played at famed Bronx sports venue. Professionally, and magnicently encased with an original NM example of Rocknes 1955 Topps All-American card, here we present Army executive W.A. Copthornes cover letter and original two-page agreement for the game, which ended in Armys 18-0 victory over the Fighting Irish on November 12, 1927. The documents exhibit solid condition throughout, while presenting a light array of horizontal mail folds on each. It is signed by M.B. Stewart of Army, Knute Rockne (9/10 fountain pen) and by famed Yankee executive Ed Barrow (9/10 fountain pen), while the typed portion lays out the specics for the big game, which was played in front of 80,000 Yankee Stadium spectators. The framed piece measures at 23x31, and the blue and gold design, in addition to its presentation of the highly historic document, will solidify that it will rank at the top of any vintage Fighting Irish collection. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $750

81442 1928 Army vs. Notre Dame Football Ticket Stub, The Gipper Game. We nd the best in athletic competition when underdogs are inspired to reach deep and perform beyond expectations. Perhaps the greatest anecdote of such achievement belongs to the 1928 Notre Dame team, who heeded coach Knute Rocknes halftime call to Win one for the Gipper, turning the tide against a dominating Army squad to claim victory for a fallen brother they never knew. Presented is the only ticket stub weve ever encountered from that historic Yankee Stadium contest. Obverse presents as EX+ with minor edge wear; some minor paper loss on edge of verso from scrapbook removal. A pair of photos of Rockne (unsigned) accompany. Starting Bid: $500

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81443 1929 Knute Rockne Signed Program PSA/DNA Mint 9. The Notre Dame football season behind him, the greatest collegiate coach of his generation provided a touch of celebrity to the Fifth Annual Texas Relays in Austin. One smart observer used his program for the event to gather signatures from the dignitaries on hand, with Rockne appearing in blue fountain pen ink assigned a Mint 9 rating by PSA/DNA. The program exhibits typical handling wear but remains solid and complete. Full Grading LOA from PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

81444 1929-30 Notre Dame Stadium Original Drawings and Blueprints Lot of 31. Originally obtained from The Osborn Engineering Collection auction, which was held years ago, here we oer a collection of 31 original drawings and blueprints from Notre Dame Stadiums original construction in 1929-30. Included are six original pencil drawings and 25 blueprints, measuring at approximately 24x36 each. Moderate wear is exhibited throughout, with no major aws. A spectacular break-up lot, which can be sold to any fan or collector, who would like a piece of Fighting Irish history displayed in their home or oce. Starting Bid: $250

81445 1930-49 Rose Bowl Programs Lot of 11. Nicknamed The Granddaddy of Them All by sportscaster Keith Jackson, the Rose Bowl is the oldest and one of the most prestigious bowl games in history. Oered here is an intriguing early collection of 11 ocial programs from Rose Bowl games between 1930-49. Complete and intact examples from the following years are included: 1930 (Pittsburgh vs. USC); 1933 (Pittsburgh vs. USC); 1936 (SMU vs. Stanford - cover is partially separated from binding); 1937 (Washington vs. Pittsburgh); 1939 (Duke vs. USC); 1941 (Stanford vs. Nebraska); 1942 (Duke vs. Oregon State); 1946 (USC vs. Alabama); 1947 (Illinois vs. UCLA); 1948 (USC vs. Michigan); 1949 (Northwestern vs. California). A truly high-quality collection, these programs average EX-MT quality throughout. Starting Bid: $375

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81446 1931-91 Football Original Movie Posters Lot of 70+. Not much can liven up a sports memorabilia room quite like the nostalgic presence of original vintage movie posters. The amazing artistry and brilliant colors that are consistently presented throughout this popular collecting genre are superbly represented in the oered collection of more than 70 original gridiron-themed promotional pieces from the silver screen. Moderate wear is averaged throughout this high-quality selection, which include the following: One sheets (approximately 27x41) - 1991 The Last Boy Scout; 1977 Semi-Tough (two poster variations); 1939 The Cowboy Quarterback; 1970 C.C. & Company (Joe Namath - two poster variations); 1988 Everybodys All-American; 1974 The Longest Yard; 1949 Father Was a Fullback; 1951 Saturdays Hero; 1952 The Rose Bowl Story; 1937 Over the Goal; 1947 Spirit of West Point; Football Highlights of 1963; 1952 Hold That Line; 1952 Bonzo Goes to College; 1937 Holdem Navy; 1931 The Spirit of Notre Dame; 1979 North Dallas Forty; 1943 The Iron Major; 1951 Football Thrills Number Fourteen; 1940 While Thousands Cheer; 1979 Yesterdays Heroes; 1931 The Guy Who Came Back; 1948 King of the Gamblers; 1948 Triple Threat; 1974 Touchdown Mickey (rerelease); 1963 Son of Flubber; 1976 Two-Minute Warning; 1986 Wildcats; 1991 Necessary Roughness. Half sheets (approximately 22x28) - 1953 The All-American (two poster variations); 1952 Francis Goes to West Point (two poster variations); 1951 Saturdays Hero; Triple Threat; 1943 The Iron Major (two poster variations); 1952 Bonzo Goes to College (2); 1936 The Big Game; 1940 The Quarterback; 1937 Over the Goal; 1931 The Guy Who Came Back; 1951 Thats My Boy; 1954 The Bob Mathias Story (two poster variations); 1935 Fighting Youth; 1977 Black Sunday; 1931 The Spirit of Notre Dame; 1939 The Cowboy Quarterback; 1951 Jim Thorpe All American; 1952 The Rose Bowl Story (two poster variations); 1953 Crazylegs; 1935 Fighting Youth. Inserts (approximately 14x36) - 1951 Jim Thorpe All American; 1952 Hold That Line; 1954 The Bob Mathias Story; 1952 The Rose Bowl Story; 1979 North Dallas Forty; 1952 Francis Goes to West Point; 1953 The AllAmerican; 1951 Saturdays Hero; 1947 Spirit of West Point; 1952 Bonzo Goes to College; Peggy; 1953 Crazy Legs; 1942 Smith of Minnesota; 1931 The Spirit of Notre Dame; 1931 The Guy Who Came Back; 1943 The Iron Major; 1951 Thats My Boy. Third-party shipping is required. Starting Bid: $500 81447 1931 Knute Rockne Memorial Game Players Armband and Rocknes Personal Planner. While traveling on March 31, 1931 to the production of famed football lm, The Spirit of Notre Dame, one of the wings from the airplane that carried the legendary Knute Rockne separated in ight and crashed into a wheat eld near Bazaar, Kansas. The horrible event, which killed Rockne and seven other was called a national loss, by president Herbert Hoover, and this catalog listing is a superb representation of arguably the most notable coach in colligate football history. Headlining the unique collection is an original armband that every Flighting Irish team member wore on September 26, 1931, during the Rockne Memorial Game. The 3.75x6.75 historic artifact is complete, with a small amount of glue anchoring the original strap on the back to the arm band body. Also included is Rocknes 5x7 leather planner, which was obtained from a large collection of Fighting Irish memorabilia from the Midwest. It has KKR imprinted in gold on the cover and exhibits nice use. Rounding out this signicant oering is a vintage Notre Dame lettermans patch, which measures at 6x6.5. A perfect trio for any discerning Notre Dame collector with a keen eye for important gridiron artifacts. Starting Bid: $375

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81448 1936 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football Represents First Championship Game Victory Season! Unless you are sifting through the impressive connes of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame at historic Lambeau Field, chances are you will never see a similar piece to the example oered in this highly signicant catalog listing. After Redskins owner George Preston Marshall previously announced plans to move his team to Washington D.C., the Packers traveled to the Polo Grounds in New York City to take on the Boston Redskins in the 1936 NFL title game. This historic contest was the Packers rst NFL Championship played by the team under head coach Curly Lambeau, after winning league championships awarded by league standings in 1929, 1930 and 1931. A rst quarter 48-yard touchdown pass from Arnie Herber to Don Hutson set the tone for an impressive 21-6 win by the Green and Gold on that momentous day, and oered here is an amazing football that is signed by the championship squad in immaculate black ink. The regulation-sized pigskin includes signatures from the Green Bay East High School team on one side, and 31 signatures from the Packers roster on the other. Keys include: Curly Lambeau, Johnny Blood McNally, Arnie Herber, Don Hutson, Walter Kiesling, Clarke Hinkle, Buckets Goldenberg and others. headshot clippings of each of the featured squads have been applied to the ball, while the entire leather canvas displays an attractive shellacked texture. To call this anything but a Packers Holy Grail would be an insult to this Canton-caliber oering. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $2,500

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81449 1938 Washington Redskins Team Signed Football. Originally obtained from Washington Redskins ballboy of the 1930s, Kenneth Craglow, here we present an impeccable team-signed pigskin representing the 1938 Skins squad. Coming one year after the Redskins defeated the Chicago Bears 28-21 in the 1937 NFL Championship Game, this ocial size Spalding Slingin Sammy Baugh football was once displayed in Cantons Pro Football Hall of Fame. Accompanied by its original HOF donation papers, signed by Craglow and Canton executive Jim Campbell, the following notables tagged this football in bold black fountain pen ink: head coach Ray Flaherty, Turk Edwards, Sammy Baugh, Wayne Millner and others. Dated 11/24/38 Thanksgiving, with the original owners name in black ink on one of the panels, this superb example exhibits the lightest amount of wear throughout its ne leather canvas. Truly amazing condition for a team-signed football from this era. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500 81450 Circa 1939 Nile Kinnick Signed Cut Signature. Seven days short of his twenty-fth birthday, Nile Kinnicks F4F Wildcat developed an oil leak over Venezuelas Gulf of Paria, forcing an emergency landing at sea. His body was never recovered. The rst Heisman Trophy winner to die is by far the toughest autograph for collectors of this elite collegiate brotherhood, with examples surfacing at auction about once every two years. This 9/10 pencil specimen is joined by an ink autograph from Eddie Anderson, coach of Kinnicks Iowa Hawkeyes. The clipped signatures are axed to a blank 3x5 index card for support and ease of display. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $1,000

81451 1940s and 1950s College Football Greats Multi Signed Scrapbook - 200+ Signatures. A simple catalog description and images wont even come close putting into perspective the amount of time, player-access and creativity it took when creating this amazing compilation of college gridiron signatures. Presented in its large, original scrapbook, the majority of the heavily-aged pages have come loose from the binding, but most of the signatures that are presented throughout remain solid. More than 200 signatures are presented throughout, each is signed on an image from the period of their collegiate football playing days . The following notables are included: Bull Davidson, Vic Janowicz, Dave Hanner, Hugh McElhenny, Johnny Lattner, Alan Ameche, Ralph Guglielmi, Johnny Karras, Y.A. Tittle, George Blanda, Doak Walker, Bill Dudley, Dante Lavelli, Crazy Legs Hirsch, Arnie Weinmeister (traced), Bill McColl, Leo Nomellini, Kyle Rote, Ollie Matson, Eddie Price, George Connors, Johnny Olszewski, Charlie Choo Choo Justice, Eddie LeBaron, Sammy Baugh and others. Auction LOA from JSA. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $150

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81452 Circa 1940s Four Horsemen Single Signed Note Cards Display - With 1955 Topps All American and Grantland Rice Example. Sportswriter Grantland Rice penned these famous lines creating football immortality, Outlined against a blue-gray October sky, the Four Horsemen rode again. In dramatic lore their names are Death, Destruction, Pestilence, and Famine. But those are aliases. Their real names are: Stuhldreher, Crowley, Miller and Layden. They formed the crest of the South Bend cyclone before which another ghting Army team was swept over the precipice at the Polo Grounds this afternoon as 55,000 spectators peered down upon the bewildering panorama spread out upon the green plain below. George Strickler, then Knute Rocknes student publicity aide made sure the name stuck. He had pitched the idea out loud at halftime of the Army game in the press box as a tie in to the 1921 Rudolph Valentino movie The Four Horseman Of The Apocalypse. After the team arrived back in South Bend, he posed the four players, dressed in their uniforms, on the backs of four horses from a livery stable in town. The wire services picked up the now-famous photo, and the legendary status of the Four Horsemen was assured. Oered here is a stunning collection of index card sized cardboard stock pieces (approximately 3x5) framed and matted with an original NM 1955 Topps All-American #68 card. Bold signatures include Jim Crowley, Elmer Layden, Don Miller, Harry Stuhldreher and Grantland Rice. Overall condition of the cards is solid, while 8-9/10 fountain pen ink is presented on each. Masterfully framed (slight chipping) and matted at 16x25.5, this Holy Grail caliber lot will surely be the centerpiece of any Fighting Irish collections. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $375

81453 1940 Vince Lombardi Signed High School Yearbook. The iconic Hall of Fame football coach was just 27 years old when he was hired by his former Fordham University teammate as a coach at St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, New Jersey to help out with the team and to teach Chemistry, Latin and Physical Education. Here we present a scarce yearbook from the rst of eight years coaching at the high school. On page 11 we nd a small photograph of the youthful legend, signed Vincent Lombardi in perfect blue ink. More unsigned photos of Coach Lombardi are found on the pages dedicated to the football team as well. The VG yearbook exhibits light wear throughout, while a portion of the binding is beginning to separate, but remains intact. A unique and very special addition to any important Green Bay Packers collection. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250 81454 1940 Chicago Bears Team Signed Banquet Program, Commemorative Booklet and NFL Championship Program. Obtained directly from the family of former Chicago Bears great Bill Osmanski, this signicant collection superbly represents the 1940 NFL Championship and the teams 73-0 throttling of the Washington Redskins. Osmanski got the snowball rolling with a 68-yard touchdown to start the game, which made it 6-0 and his team never looked back. Oered here are a few pieces featuring the famed 1940 Windy City squad, including the following: 1940 NFL Championship program. The publication is complete and intact, while it exhibits eight small pieces of tape on the back cover, and medium wear throughout; a 5.5x8.5 publication commemorating the Bears 1940 season. The publication also exhibits medium wear and ve small piece of tape on the back cover; also included is a team-signed banquet program. The Union Pacic Yellowstone piece exhibits medium wear throughout, while the following notable signatures average 6/10 quality: Bulldog Turner, Dan Fortmann, Bill Osmanski, Joe Stydahar and others. Wonderful collection from a former member of one of the most dominant championship teams in the history of the league. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

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81455 1941 Nile Kinnick Handwritten Signed Letter. Scan up to the top of just about any football autograph collectors wish listand the very top of every Heisman Trophy wish listand youll nd Nile Kinnick, whose death in a military aviation accident in 1943 has made his one of the toughest signatures in twentieth century sports. The 1939 Heisman winner provides the nest autographed item weve ever encountered from the microscopic surviving supply, penned in 10/10 blue fountain pen ink with an equally strong closing signature on a 5.5x6 page: Dear Bill, The best advice I can give you in your eort to become a good passer is to practice & then practice some moreand above all, always practice with an expectancy that you will improve. Never become a slave to just routine repetition. Yours, Nile Kinnick. The note is dated at upper right in an unknown hand. Original mailing folds are apparent, but the page is otherwise free of any aws, ready to serve as the crown jewel in the nest of private football autograph collections. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $2,500

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81456 1941-96 Los Angeles College Football UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans Championship Trophy. With a mere 12 miles separating the two schools, and that proximity basically ensuring that interaction between alumni and students will occur on a daily basis, the UCLA-USC rivalry is one of the most intense in all of collegiate athletics. Ever since the Trojans staggering 76-0 victory over the Bruins in 1929, the meeting between the two teams has taken on a life of its own. Oered here is the original trophy, which was presented annually to the winning team between 1941-96. Rendered by famed sculpture Daniel Gluck, who also created the defunct WFLs MVP trophy, this remarkable artifact measures at 44 in height, while presenting a truly Heismanesque gural piece on the top. The wooden base displays small metal plaques, noting each years winner. Moderate wear is exhibited on this impressive trophy, which is a must-have for any collector of one of the two Los Angeles programs. Third-party shipping required or can be picked up at Heritage Auctions Beverly Hills oce. Starting Bid: $1,000

81457 1942 Vince Lombardi Signed St. Cecilia High School Yearbook. Without question, the true stepping stone to Vince Lombardis legendary coaching career started during his tenure at St. Cecilias High School in Englewood, New Jersey. He used his leadership skills as a football and basketball coach, and was extremely popular among students as chemistry and biology teacher. Oered here is one of two yearbooks presented in our November Signature Auction that have been signed by the gridiron icon. Pictured multiple times throughout the pages of this EX hardcover publication, Lombardi signed his sta picture in perfect black ink. Accompanied by an original information pamphlet from the Catholic high school, this lot is undoubtedly a must have for any Green Bay Packers or NFL historian. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $300

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81459 1944 Sun Bowl Championship Ring. Along with the Orange Bowl, the Sun Bowl is the second oldest Bowl game in the history of college football. Presented to a member of the victorious Southwestern squad after the 1944 Sun Bowl here we oer a gorgeous presentational ring from the event. Comprised of various members of the V-12 Navy College Training program, the Pirates narrowly defeated the New Mexico Lobos on that fateful day. Suitably oered this year on Veterans Day, the presented ring consists of a beautiful gold overlay, while it has 1944 Sun Bowl Champions around the perimeter. It is unknown who the ring originally belonged to, although the initials JHF are stamped in the interior. An extremely rare and signicant piece, it exhibits light wear throughout. Starting Bid: $200 81460 1945 Cleveland Rams NFL Championship Players Tie Bar - Presented to Ralph Ruthstrom. Its not often that a professional sports team achieves success one season and then relocates its franchise the next year. Nevertheless, thats exactly what transpired in 1946 after the Cleveland Rams were victorious in the 1945 NFL Championship Game. Shortly after defeating Sammy Baugh and his Washington Redskins on December 16, 1945, by a score of 15-14, Rams owner Dan Reeves pressured the NFL to allow his team to relocate to Los Angeles and the team became the rst Southern California NFL squad since the 1926 Los Angeles Buccaneers. Oered here is running back Ralph Ruthstroms 14k gold, gold lled tie bar from the Rams 1945 championship, and the franchises last season in Cleveland. Presenting an attractive enamel Rams design at the center, it has 1945, The Rams and World Champions around the perimeter, in addition to Ralph Ruthstrom engraved on the verso. An ultra scarce piece that even the most serious gridiron enthusiasts most likely have never seen. Starting Bid: $500
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81458 1943 Bruce Smith Signed Program. Unquestionably, serious Heisman Trophy signature collectors will agree that aside from the elusive Nile Kinnick, Bruce Smith is by far the toughest signature to obtain from the category of prestigious collegiate football award winners. A true hero on and o the eld, Smith served during World War II as a United States ghter pilot, and also spent time with select groups of military All-Star squads while in the service. Presented here is an original program from the 1943 contest between Smiths Saint Marys Pre-Flight squad and the University of California. One of the nicest Bruce Smith signatures we have ever handled, it is displayed inside the VG program in 10/10 black felt-tip ink, while his teammates also joined him by adding signatures of similar quality. Also included are three additional programs, featuring military and colligate teams of the 1940s (VG quality exhibited). A superb and rarely seen exemplar from the 1941 Heisman winner. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81461 1936-46 Lambert Trophy - Awarded Annually to Best College Football Team in the East. Originally established in 1936 by brothers Victor and Henry Lambert in the memory of their father, the Lambert Trophy recognizes supremacy in eastern college football. One of the most prestigious awards in all of sports, here we oer the rst ever example of the traveling trophy, representing the winning squads from the University of Pittsburgh in 1936, to the the 1946 Army team. An amazing relic for any college football enthusiast, or collector of the Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard-led Black Knights, this piece prominently displays an impressive engraved metal football with The August V Lambert Memorial Trophy in spectacular lettering, while colorful pennant team decor and golden footballs with the team names surrounding the perimeter of the base . Admittedly, the top portion appears to be missing a gural extension, which once was displayed at its center, and multiple pieces are absent from its base. Also typical dents and scratches are also exhibited throughout. Still, this historic trophy is one of the nicest collegiate awards ever to hit the auction block and will be sure to attract heavy activity from the most prominent hobby veterans. Twenty inches tall. Starting Bid: $1,000

81462 1949 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Signed Football - National Championship Season! Featuring pristine black ink signatures on the oered high quality regulation-sized Spalding J5-V football, the great Leon Hart, who earned a Heisman Trophy for his actions during the 49 season, nishes the list of 40 presented exemplars. A College Football Hall of Famer, Hart beat out Charlie Justice and Doak Walker for the Heisman this season, in addition to his Fighting Irish team capturing the 1949 National Championship. Including a superb signature from legendary head coach Frank Leahy, the mere existence of a ball from a National Championship team dating from over half a century ago is a miracle in itself. Their 10-0 record this season stretched the squads unbeaten streak to 38 games. A rare and desirable piece for the Fightin Irish in all of us. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500
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81463 1957-59 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Autograph Book (52 Signatures) - With Len Ford and 1st Year Vince Lombardi Examples! After all the Green Bay Packers championships of the 1940s, and before the teams Glory Days of the 1960s, the storied franchise hit rock bottom during the early to mid1950s. However, after building a new stadium in 1957, and then adding many eventual Hall of Famers that same decade, the Packers were transformed from the joke of professional football to the envy of the league. Oered here is one of the most unique and signicant representations from what could be considered the turning point of one of the most successful teams in NFL history. This original autograph book contains near-impossible exemplars, such as head coach Vince Lombardi-predecessors Lisle Blackbourn (Packers head coach 1954-57, died 1983 - 10/10 blue ball-point) and the ultra-rare Ray Scooter McLean (Packers head coach 1958, died 1964 - 7/10 blue ball-point), in addition to a 9/10 blue ball-point signature from the legendary Lombardi. Signed by a total of 52 members of the Packers, spanning from 1957-59, the following notables are displayed: Len Ford (rare HOFer, died 1972 - 10/10 blue ball-point), Max McGee, Bart Starr, Fred Thurston, Dave Hanner, Gary Knafelc, Hank Gremminger, Babe Parilli and others. Even the most discerning Packers signature collectors will ll voids with this one-of-a-kind treasure. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $400

81464 1954 Ralph Guglielmi Game Worn, Signed Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leather Helmet. During the rst game of Oklahoma Universitys 1953 season, the Sooners faced the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and were narrowly defeated by the college powerhouse 28-21 that day. Being a home game for OU, Sooners sophomore baseball player Joe Snyder worked part time in the athletic departments equipment room during the football season in order to fulll his scholarship requirements. When the game was over the scholarship workers cleaned up after the teams. Snyder went to the Notre Dame locker room and when he got to star quarterback Ralph Guglielmis, he stood on a heat register to look behind the locker. Much to his surprise, there was Guglielmis gorgeous tan leather MacGregor Goldsmith H612 shell. According to a handwritten letter from Guglielmi, which is included in this lot, he lost his helmet after that game, which makes perfect sense. This wonderful nd exhibits moderate wear, while the All-American quarterback signed the interior in Mint black sharpie. Guglielmi went on to be picked No. 4 overall in the NFL Draft, and put together a solid professional career. Any gamers from the Columbus, Ohio native, pro or college, are nearly impossible to obtain and this piece stands alone as one of the best Notre Dame helmets from the 1954 season ever to hit the auction block. Letter of provenance from Joe Snyder. Letter of provenance from Ralph Guglielmi. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. (autograph). Starting Bid: $500

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81465 1957-58 Hank Stram Notre Dame Fighting Irish Personal Blanket. Best known for his Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League and Chiefs of the National Football League, Hank Stram began his coaching career as an assistant for the Purdue Boilermakers in 1948, and eventually was an assistant for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Oered here is Strams personal blanket he received during the 1957-58 seasons in South Bend. Measuring at an impressive 58x68, this navy blue memento exhibits light wear throughout, while presenting Hank Stram Notre Dame Coach 1957-58 in the proper gold chain-link thread lettering. Featuring an attractive lettermen-style Notre Dame patch at the center, this catalog listing provides a great opportunity to obtain an early-career item from one of the most notable head coaches in football history. Starting Bid: $375

81466 1959-60 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football. The smallest city of professional football did achieve early success in the franchises history under the leadership of team founder/coach/player Curly Lambeau, but the decade of the 1950s was one that the folks of Titletown would rather forget. Coming o a dismal 1-10-1 1958 season under the tutelage of head coach Scooter McLean, the Green Bay Packers were basically the joke of the league. That was until 1959 when the team hired a feisty little Italian by the name of Vince Lombardi. In just his rst season with the Packers, Lombardi instilled a winning mindset to his team, and transformed his squad from its losing ways of the previous season, to a formidable record of 7-5-0 in 1959. Oered here is a rare chance to obtain a team-signed football representing the rst two seasons of Lombardis head coaching career. Signed in extremely solid ball-point ink on a lightly worn The Duke Wilson football, the following signatures are presented: Vince Lombardi, Tom Moore, Max McGee, Norm Masters, John Miller, Ray Nitschke, Jerry Kramer, Paul Winslow, Hank Gremminger, Bob Skoronski, Dan Currie, Gary Knafelc, Boyd Dowler, Ron Kramer, Willie Wood, Bart Starr, Dave Hanner, Jim Ringo, Willie Davis, Henry Jordan, Jim Taylor, Forrest Gregg, Phil Bengston, Paul Hornung, Fuzzy Thurston and others. Even collectors who already own a team-signed Packers pigskin from the 1960s will want to get in on the action for this early-career Lombardi exemplar. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,000 81467 Early 1960s Army Black Knights Game Worn Helmet - Signed by Davis, Blanchard and others. Extraordinary in its simplicity, and Army wouldnt have it any other way, here we oer a superb Black Knights helmet worn during the 1960s. Most likely signed at an alumni reunion, Heisman winners Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard are joined in solid black felt-tip ink by the Lonesome End Bill Carpenter, Ralph Chesnauskas and others on this nicely-worn Riddell Kra-Lite shell. The proper six-point suspension padding is fully intact, while the facemask is no longer present on this stunning piece, which boasts the appropriate gold and black striped exterior. A true picture of college gridiron excellence, this piece will most certainly stand out in any high-end Army collection. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $375

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81468 1960s Dick Degan Game Worn San Diego Chargers AFL Helmet. Judging by the extreme popularity of currently produced retro helmets of the same style, and the excitement shown when these were worn more than 40 years ago, we are going to go out on a limb and say that the 1960s San Diego Chargers helmets are probably the most popular helmets from that decade. Oered here is a near perfect example from that special time in the American Football League, and this ne shell was worn by linebacker Dick Degan. Presenting the proper 12-point suspension, this Riddell Kra-Lite helmet has original 51 decals on each side, while it exhibits solid use throughout. No jaw pads or the crown donut remain, but the original Chargers bolts are presented in their traditional are. No high-end San Diego collection should go without an exemplar of this style. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

81469 1960 Ernie Davis Elmira Free Academy Testimonial Banquet Program. Its always nice when a player who made it to the big time, comes back to his high school to show his support. When that particular player is a college legend, its even more spectacular. Oered here is an Elmira Free Academy testimonial banquet program signed by the schools most famous alumnus, Ernie Davis. Signed on the cover in 8/10 blue ball-point by the 1961 Heisman Trophy winner, this 5.75x8.5 cardboard piece exhibits medium staining on the right side, which does not aect the superb signature in any way. A near unimprovable oering representing the College Football Hall of Famer. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81470 Late 1960s/ Early 1970s Don Maynard Game Worn, Signed New York Jets Helmet. A favorite target of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath, Don Maynard was the man that Broadway Joe looked for rst when fading back to pass. The very rst player to sign with the New York Titans in 1960, Maynard wore this popular style New York Jets shell during the late 1960s-early 1970s. A superb example, which was originally obtained from the Texas Western alum about ve years ago by a conscientious collector, this Riddell 12-point suspension helmet has 13 markered in the left interior, in addition to 13 Maynard on the opposite side. Its original jaw pads and crown donut are no longer present, but a solid black sharpie signature and inscription make up for their absence. Notably, a personal address sticker from Maynard is axed in the interior. One of the nicest examples worn by the Super Bowl III champion, Maynard is one of few players to have his jersey number retired by the Jets. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $1,500

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81471 1960-61 National Football League Wood and Square Base Nodders Lot of 14. Oered here is a high-quality collection of early 1960s National Football League nodders, featuring each team, either from the Wood or Square Base issues. Included are the following: 1960 Wood Base - Cleveland Browns (several cracks on head bottom); Detroit Lions (NM); Chicago Bears (body detached from base); Pittsburgh Steelers (small chip from head bottom); San Francisco 49ers (NM); 1961 Ceramic Square Base - Dallas Cowboys (EX); Green Bay Packers (one light hairline); Baltimore Colts (NM); Washington Redskins (NM); Los Angeles Rams (NM); New York Giants (glue on back); Philadelphia Eagles (NM); Minnesota Vikings (NM); St. Louis Cardinals (EX-MT). Starting Bid: $375

81473 1961 Maxwell Award Presented to Bob Ferguson. Considered by many to be the greatest fullback in Ohio State history, this star Buckeye was topped by the great Ernie Davis in 1961 Heisman voting by the second narrowest margin in the history of the award. The voters of the Maxwell Award were more partial to Ferguson, however, presenting this second-most prestigious collegiate football prize to the star power back. The sterling silver box is artfully engraved on the hinged lid, Robert W. Maxwell Memorial Football Club Award to Robert Eugene Ferguson, The Ohio State University, Americas Outstanding Football Player, 1961. Dimensions are 9x5.5x2. Expected tarnishing is the only condition issue, as the box is otherwise free of dents or signicant surface wear. A rare opportunity to own one of the most coveted awards in NCAA Football. Starting Bid: $500

81472 Circa 1960s Davey OBrien Signed Index Card. Despite breaking his old T.C.U. teammate, Sammy Baughs NFL passing record in 1940 with the Philadelphia Eagles, Davey OBrien only spent two years in professional football. Mainly recognized throughout signature collecting circles as one of the toughest exemplars of all Heisman Trophy winners, here we oer a virtually unimprovable signed 3x5 lined index card from the Fort Worth native. Presenting solid 8/10 black ink, this superb piece exhibits only a light amount of aging, no creases, and is denitely at the top of the list among previously sold OBrien autographs. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81474 1961 Ernie Davis Single Signed Football. In the large world of autograph collecting, single-signed examples are always the most desirable. But, unfortunately for Ernie Davis enthusiasts, there are only a handful of football singles that have ever made it to the hobby. Oered here is the only single-signed football from the Elmira Express that we have ever handled, and one of very few in existence. Admittedly, the E on his rst name has been enhanced by blue ball-point ink in an unknown hand, but this exemplar will still rate with the best of the best. The regulation-sized Wilson autograph model ball exhibits medium wear, and is presumably some sort of a presentational piece, considering the professional style lettering on the white panel. A truly unique piece, and possibly the most signicant Davis signed football ever to hit the auction block. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750

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81475 1961 Ernie Davis Presentational Game Ball from Syracuse vs. University of Pittsburgh Game. This historic catalog lot was presented to our consignor by the legendary Ernie Davis at the Syracuse Hotel, after the November 4, 1961 contest between Syracuse and Pittsburgh. Along with Davis jersey from the game, which is also oered in our November Signature Sports Auction, here we feature a game ball from the Orangemens 28-9 victory over the Panthers. Amazingly, as can be seen from the presented image of Davis and the boy who originally received the football, it once showcased a perfect signature from the 1961 Heisman winner on one of the panels, but due to heavy usage the ink is unfortunately no longer visible. Still, this is a rare opportunity to obtain a game-used piece from the College Hall of Fame icon. The ocial Wilson TD ball features Syracuse 28, and the date in orange paint, while Pittsburgh 9 is presented in navy blue. An amazing collegiate artifact from one of the most notable heroes in all of sports. Letter of provenance from the consignor. Starting Bid: $250 81476 1961 Ernie Davis, Jim Brown and Dick Easterly Signed Salute to Ernie Davis Banquet Program. For those who have followed Heritage Auction Galleries previous Signature Auctions, we feel they will agree that our venue has become known for selling some of the best Ernie Davis memorabilia ever to appear in the hobby. Heres another catalog listing that will qualify as an upper-tier piece representing the rst African American ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Signed on an original program from the Salute to Ernie Davis Banquet, Davis signature is presented, in addition to football notables Jim Brown and Dick Easterly. Book exhibits EX condition, while the signatures present solid blue ball-point ink. Fabulous and highly signicant piece commemorating the legendary players Heisman Trophy honor. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81477 1963 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football. Originally obtained from former Packers president Dominic Olejniczak, here we oer one of the nicest 1963 team-signed Green Bay balls in existence. Our consignor, who owned a Homans drug store in Appleton, Wisconsin, assured us that the ball was stored in a dry cool place for more than 40 years, and its obvious to anyone looking at the crisp tan leather of this The Duke - Wilson pigskin. We note the lightest amount of wear for the sake of full disclosure, while the signatures appear in 9/10 bold black ball-point ink by most of the members who played on the championship team the previous two seasons, including the following notables: Vince Lombardi, Phil Bengston, Ray Nitschke, Willie Wood, Ron Kramer, Urban Henry, Forrest Gregg, Fuzzy Thurston, Jerry Kramer, Norm Masters, Dan Currie, Lionel Aldridge, Bart Starr, Marv Fleming, Tom Moore, Willie Davis, Dave Hanner, Henry Jordan, Boyd Dowler, Ron Kostelnik, Jim Taylor, Bob Jeter, Dave Robinson, Hank Gremminger, Bob Skoronski, Max McGee, Elijah Pitts, Herb Adderly, Jim Ringo and others. Accompanied with its original Wilson box, this gem comes straight from the heart of Wisconsin. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750
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81478 1963 University of Texas Longhorns Team Signed Football - National Championship Season! A 28-6 victory at the Cotton Bowl over future Dallas sporting icon Roger Staubach and his Navy squad completed the Longhorns undefeated season and earned the school its rst NCAA Football Championship. Presented is a stunning tan leather football that has been autographed by more than 60 members of that historic Texas team, most notably coach Darrell Royal, eventual Pro Football Hall of Fame Tommy Nobis, and All-Americans Scott Appleton and Tommy Ford. Signature quality averages 5/10, with some rating as high as 7/10. The ball exhibits only moderate wear and presents marvelously, with National Champions 1963 University of Texas boldly printed on one panel. A rare opportunity to hook a special keepsake representing the beginning of a great Texas football tradition of excellence. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81479 1964 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football. Seven members from Cantons Professional Football Hall of Fame, and a spectacular array of stars and members of the Green Bay Packers 1961 and 1962 World Championship teams are featured on this stunning team-signed football. Presenting more than thirty black ballpoint signatures of members from the 1964 Green and Gold squad, coach Vince Lombardi leads the charge on this impeccable pigskin, in addition to the following notables: Norm Hecker, Red Cochran, Norm Masters, Lee Roy Caey, Ron Kostelnik, John McDowell, Bob Long, Ray Nitschke, Dave Robinson, Elijah Pitts, Fuzzy Thurston, Zeke Bratkowski, Bob Jeter, Tom Crutcher, Dave Hanner, Forrest Gregg, Marv Fleming, Bart Starr, Ken Bowman, Tom Moore, Henry Jordan, Jesse Whitenton, Ron Kramer, Doug Hart, Jim Taylor, Lionel Aldridge, Boyd Dowler, Bob Skoronski, Willie Wood, Max McGee and others. One of the nicer 1960s Packers balls you will see, this ne example presents signatures that rate at 6-8/10 in quality. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

81480 1963 American Football League All Star Game Multi-Signed Football. This catalog listing represents a rare opportunity to capture a solid example of greatness from the highly popular and exciting American Football League. Displayed on an ocial leather Spalding Joe Foss AFL game ball, multiple members who played in the 1963 All-Star Game are displayed in the form of solid signatures. With a combination of the some of the leagues most recognizable names, in addition to a few obscure exemplars, the following notables are included in black ink: Sid Gilman, Tobin Rote, Lance Alworth, Cotton Davidson, Jim Otto, Emil Karas, Charlie Long, Ron Mix, Babe Parilli, Cookie Gilchrist, Ed Budde and others. Ball exhibits moderate wear, while the signatures exhibit an average of 7/10+ quality. Original AFL game balls are highly desirable among collectors, and the addition of star signatures on this leather artifact aid in making this piece a real head turner. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $150
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81481 1965-66 Dallas Cowboys Game Worn Laminated Geodetic Helmet - Rare Style! One of the toughest of all Cowboys game-worn helmet styles, this MacGregor laminated Geodetic shell presents rare non-outlined star logos on each side and a rare Dunguard quarterback facemask, with its original clips. An intriguing crown-shaped manufacturer design is at the rear, while the player who wore it remains unidentied, as there is no Dymo tape identiers present. Roger Staubachs name is written in the interior padding, but unfortunately it was not worn by the Hall of Fame legend, but one can always dream, cant they? LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

81482 1965 NFL Championship Green Bay Packers Jostens Ring. Vince Lombardis third NFL Championship as Green Bay Packers head coach was a memorable one. After failing to make it to the big game in the previous two seasons, the Hall of Fame head coach committed to the play that he basically perfected over the years, the Packers sweep. His team would stay dedicated to its hard-nosed rushing attack in the 1965 NFL Championship Game versus the Cleveland Browns, which would be leagues rst championship contest televised in color, and would later be recognized as Jim Browns nal game. Oered here is an absolutely sparkling 1965 championship ring, which represents Packers board member L. J. Kellys contribution to that memorable team. The presented ring is an original Jostens replacement ring, which was issued to Kellys family in 1994 after his original was misplaced. Copies of the Jostens paperwork, stating what the replacement cost would be, in addition to a copy of the invoice for the replacement are included. The [size] 9 1/2 ring, consisting of 10k white gold, a green Tourmaline base stone and .50 ct round brilliant cut diamond in the center, was made to nearly the exact specications as the original. Kelly is stamped on its left shank and the championship contest score on the right. This fabulous piece of Packers history exhibits Mint quality and is a rare chance to obtain a former team members prized jewelry. Starting Bid: $1,000

81483 1965 NFL Championship Game Packers vs. Browns Full Ticket, PSA NM-MT 8 - Pop 1, Finest Example in Existence! PSA Set Registry gurus focusing on NFL Championship full tickets - Ready, Set, Go! The sloppy and treacherous conditions at Green Bays Lambeau Field didnt aect the Packers rushing attack in the 1965 NFL Championship Game, which proved to be Jim Browns nal game as a professional. The Packers defeated the Browns 23-12, in the memorable outing, which was Vince Lombardis third Championship victory as head man for the Green and Gold. This full ticket from the January 2, 1966 game is the highest graded exemplar (pop report - 1 of 1), weighing in at an impressive PSA NM-MT 8. To the naked eye, it is virtually perfect, while the verso of this signicant Packers artifact is perfectly white, presenting commissioner Rozelles message to ticket holders in bold black type. The next highest graded 1965 Championship full is a PSA 6, with no NM 7 examples ever slabbed by the grading experts in Newport Beach. Starting Bid: $500

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81484 1965 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football - NFL Championship Season! A 23-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Championship further established this band of gridiron legends as ranking among the most noteworthy squads ever to take the eld. The walls of Canton are lled with their bronze plaques: Lombardi, Nitschke, Starr, Wood, Jordan, Taylor, Davis, Gregg and Hornung - all checking in upon this lightly-worn MacGregor FA60 ball noting the teams Championship status. Forty-eight black ink signatures are present in total, averaging an entirely consistent and impressive 8-9/10 in strength. Footballs equivalent of the 1927 Yankees, this is the team by which all others are judged. Any ne football autograph collection begins here. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,000

81485 1966 New York Jets vs. Boston Patriots Game Used AFL Painted Football. Oered here is an absolutely gorgeous and scarce painted game ball from the December 17, 1966 American Football League contest between the New York Jets. A highly signicant Spalding - Milt Woodard pigskin, this piece comes from a highly signicant time in the leagues history, as the groundwork for a merger with the National Football League would begin during the middle part of that year. The ball, which will be sure to turn the heads of the most discerning AFL collectors, originates from the 38-28 victory over their Eastern Division rival. Most likely originally obtained from a Jets team ocial, this piece will t nicely in any AFL memorabilia case, next to its high-end colorful counterparts. Starting Bid: $250

81486 1966 NFL Championship Team Signed Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers Football. We have all seen Green Bay Packers team-signed footballs from the 1960s, in fact Heritage Auctions presents numerous examples in this very auction. However, very rarely are the two teams from a particular NFL Championship represented on a single pigskin. Oered here is a team-signed Rawlings AB regulation-sized football that has been signed by 1966 NFL Championship Game participants, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. The Green and Gold defeated the home team Cowboys during that historic game, which sent the Packers to Super Bowl I, and this piece features bold black ball-point ink from the world champs, and lighter quality ink from Americas Team. Included are the following notables: Packers (has not been signed by Lombardi) - Marv Fleming, Willie Wood, Herb Adderly, Gale Gillingham, Doug Hart, Max McGee, Red Cochran, Jim Taylor, Bob Jeter, Bart Starr, Jim Grabowski, Henry Jordan, Willie Davis, Forrest Gregg, Elijah Pitts, Dave Robinson, Carroll Dale, Boyd Dowler, Jerry Kramer, Fuzzy Thurston, Lee Roy Caey, Zeke Bratkowski, Ray Nitschke, Bob Long and others. Cowboys include, Dan Reeves, Jethro Pugh, Lee Roy Jordan, J.D. Smith, Don Perkins, Chuck Howley and others. Ball is painted on the white panel with JANUARY 1, 1967 COWBOYS - PACKERS N.F.L. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, while it exhibits moderate wear. A truly rare opportunity to obtain a signed ball from two of the most historic franchises in the league. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750
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81487 1966 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football - Super Bowl I Championship Season! Advanced Green Bay collectors who spot the signature from Bill Red Mack on this oered pigskin will most likely be quick to point out that an exemplar from the teams one-year wide receiver could only mean that this teamsigned lot represents the Packers 1966 Super Bowl I season. An extremely high-grade Wilson The Duke tan example, it features dark black ball-point signatures throughout, with the following keys: Vince Lombardi, Phil Bengston, Dave Hanner, Red Cochran, Bob Long, Ray Nitschke, Don Chandler, Fuzzy Thurston, Zeke Bratkowski, Jerry Kramer, Ken Bowman, Max McGee, Tom Brown, Bart Starr, Bob Brown, Don Anderson, Elijah Pitts, Bob Skoronski, Forrest Gregg, Ron Kostelnik, Paul Hornung, Willie Davis, Henry Jordan, Dave Robinson, Willie Wood, Herb Adderly, Bob Jeter, Jim Taylor, Lee Roy Caey, Lionel Aldridge and others. The autographs present perfectly on this leather canvas, while averaging 8/10 quality. A fantastic high grade team-signed football from the Lombardi era. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,000 81488 Circa 1968 Bob Kalsu Signed Sheet - Only Pro Athlete Killed in Vietnam. Notable University of Oklahoma All-American tackle, who went on to play the entire 1968 season with the Bualo Bills, Bob Kalsu has a story that is anything but Cinderella ending. Following his rst NFL season in 68, in order to full his ROTC obligation, Kalsu entered the Army as a Second Lieutenant and arrived in Vietnam in November of 1969. On July 21, 1970, the young Oklahoma City native was killed in action when his unit came under enemy mortar re at FSB Ripcord near the A Shau Valley. Oered here is quite possibly the only Bob Kalsu signatures ever to hit the auction block. Signed by an array of players from the 1968 Coaches All-American Game at Atlanta Stadium on The Regency Hyatt House stationery, this 8x10.5 sheet exhibits mild staining and slight paper loss on the bottom, which does not aect the high quality of the 8/10 ball-point signature from the American hero. Framed and matted with a 2001 cover of Sports Illustrated, which presents a feature story about Kalsu, this piece measures at 18x24 and is accompanied with an original eld pass from the 1968 exhibition game. A tragic parallel to the Pat Tillman story, but an exponentially rarer autograph. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

81489 1967 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football - Mint Example from Super Bowl II Championship Season! If it wasnt for Bart Starrs courageous quarterback sneak in the Ice Bowl, the Green Bay Packers would not have been part of Super Bowl II and the the legendary Vince Lombardi would have never set the record for tallying three consecutive championship victories. Oered here, from the unforgettable 1967 season, is one of the nicest team-signed Packers footballs we have ever handled. Near perfect in every way, this The Duke, Wilson pigskin exhibits the lightest amount of wear and 9/10+ black ball-point signatures throughout. This fabulous piece of history includes the following notables: Vince Lombardi, Phil Bengston, Claudis James, Bob Brown, Ken Bowman, Ray Nitschke, Bob Jeter, Travis Williams, Bob Long, Jerry Kramer, Zeke Bratkowski, Claudis James, Fuzzy Thurston, Willie Davis, Bart Starr, Elijah Pitts, Lionel Aldridge, Tom Brown, Carroll Dale, Doug Hart, Steve Wright, Willie Wood, Max McGee, Jim Grabowski, Bob Skoronski, Herb Adderly, Forrest Gregg, Henry Jordan, Bob Hyland, Lee Roy Caey, Dave Robinson, Donny Anderson and others. We highly doubt a nicer example exists! Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750
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81491 1967 Super Bowl I Press Pass PSA NM-MT 8 - Pop 1 Finest Known! The member of the press who was originally issued this original press pass to the rst Super Bowl took such good care of it that it is now in a class of its own. From the Big Game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs that was played on January 15, 1967 at Los Angeles Coliseum, this stub is graded an impeccable PSA NM-MT 8, which solidies itself as the nest known example. The pass displays brilliant bright orange cardboard, while it exhibits a punch hole and string hole. Perfect for an advanced ticket collector who pay special attention to the best of the best, this piece is as nice as it gets. Starting Bid: $250

81490 1967-91 Super Bowl Programs Lot of 22. Oered here is a great starter lot of original game programs from the Super Bowl. Ranging from 1967-91, 22 presented publications include the highly desirable early examples, in addition to some of the more recent programs. Included are the following: 1967 SB I (VG), 1968 SB II (EX); 1969 SB III (EX), 1970 SB IV (EX-MT), 1971 SB V (EX), 1972 SB VI, 1973 SB VII, 1977 SB XI , 1978 SB XII, 1979 SB XIII, 1980 SB XIV, 1981 SB XV, 1982 SB XVI, 1983 SB XVII, 1984 SB XVIII, 1985 SB XIX, 1986 SB XX, 1987 SB XXI (heavy wear), 1988 SB XXII (heavy wear), 1989 SB XXIII, 1990 SB XXIV, 1991 SB XXV. Averaging EX quality throughout, each piece is complete and intact. A superb investment lot to lock away for a nice nest egg, or a perfect start to a complete Super Bowl program set. Starting Bid: $250

81492 1968-69 Tommy Joe Crutcher Game Worn New York Giants Helmet. Even if Green Bay Packers collectors dont know much about the player who wore this helmet, they most likely still remember the name Tommy Joe Crutcher, of the Lombardi era. Oered here is the formidable linebackers New York Giants shell that he used during the late 1960s in the Big Apple. A notable player, but an even more signicant helmet style among collectors, this helmet was reconditioned from the Giants farm team, Westchester Bulls, as can be determined from the outline of the WB on each side. Its original NY logos have since been removed, but the unmistakable numeral font 56 is thankfully still present on the front. Its two-bar facemask is not original, while one of the original jaw pads still remains. A beautiful piece of NFL history, which will soon nd its way to the large Giants collector base. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

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81493 1968 Bart Starr Super Bowl II Green Bay Packers Jostens Salesmans Sample Ring. From the very start of the Green Bay Packers 1967 season, Vince Lombardi had one goal in mind, Run to Win, all the way to his unprecedented third championship victory in a row. But Lombardis nal stint as head coach of the Green Bay Packers was lled with struggles from his aging veterans, adversity from the teams young up-and-comers, while facing its biggest test in the horric conditions at the 1967 Championship Game, which is now widely known as The Ice Bowl. However, no matter how many question marks the 1967 team faced, Lombardi somehow got his players to play above their physical talent levels, and in true Lombardi fashion, the Super Bowl II winning Packers left nothing on the eld. Heritage Auctions is proud to present one of the most impressive and signicant pieces of championship jewelry we have ever oered, a 100 percent authentic Jostens Super Bowl II ring. This [size] 11 3/4 14k gold piece presents three enormous white topaz stones, which symbolically represents each championship win in Lombardis Three-peat. As appropriate, Josten 14k is stamped in the interior band, while STARR, NFL AFL Run to Win and Challenge is showcased on the shanks. No high-quality Green Bay Packers memorabilia is complete without an original Super Bowl II ring, and this example is an unimprovable example from one of the most desirable pieces in the vintage gridiron hobby. Letter of Provenance from family of former Jostens sales representative. Starting Bid: $1,500 81494 1969 Super Bowl III Joe Namath New York Jets Balfour Salesmans Sample Ring. Relive the Super Bowls most famous prediction with this catalog listing, a remarkable Super Bowl III Joe Namath salesmans sample ring. Representing the championship game that marked the AFLs rst Super Bowl victory, while touching the heart of any fan whoever rooted for the underdog, this piece is unquestionably one of the most desirable rings in the football memorabilia game. Presenting one round brilliant cut faux diamond in the center, with additional faux diamonds, the right shank reads Namath 12 Poise, while the left shank presents a gorgeous AFL emblem, with the Jets postseason results from the 1968 season. Interior band is properly stamped Balfour SA 84921-8. The 10 karat gold ring measures at a size 11, while exhibiting EX condition. Bid early and often on this stunning treasure in order to Guarantee, that it will soon have a home in your collection. Starting Bid: $500

81495 1969 University of Texas Longhorns Team Signed Football - National Championship Season! Oered here is a near-perfect and gorgeous teamsigned example, representing the Texas Longhorns 1969 National Championship season. The stunning vintage ocial-size Rawlings AB branded football has been autographed by 60+ members of the legendary Darrell Royal-coached 69 squad. Presenting a beautifully painted Longhorns-patterned white panel with 1969 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS added in the same burnt orange color, this stunning light tan pigskin is the perfect canvas for the array of black ball-point signatures. Notables include: head coach - Darrell Royal, star quarterback James Street and All-Americans - Steve Worster, Cotton Speyrer, Bobby Wuench and others. A discerning Texas alum will denitely want to Hook this lot. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $500

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81496 1970-73 Bualo Bills Game Worn Helmet. One of the most popular vintage helmets among collectors, and why wouldnt it be? It originates right near the AFL/NFL merger period, and gridiron purists will relate this great style to the early days of O.J. Simpsons professional career. An attractive, and highly recognizable standing bualo logo decal resides on each side of this Rawlings [size] 7 3/8 shell, which dates from 1970-73. Its original 12-point suspension padding is intact, in addition to Riddell jaw pads still remaining. A BD-9 two-bar face mask is in place, while its crown donut is no longer present. Extensive use is exhibited on this piece, which will be sure to bring back memories of pro football glory days of the 1970s. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

81498 1972 Miami Dolphins Team-Signed Helmet Representing the Undefeated Season! A few teams in the history of the NFL have come close to the perfect season, but only one has achieved the distinction of ending the season without a blemish, recording no losses or no ties. The 1972 Miami Dolphins resolve to obtain a championship had been forged following their 24-3 defeat by Dallas in Super Bowl VI. This resolve never wavered though the 17 games played that season, recording not only the perfect season but capturing a Super Bowl victory as well. Oered here is a non-ocial full sized helmet, replicating the one Csonka wore, boldly signed by 36 members of that historic team. Some of the great names include: Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, Mercury Morris, Larry Little, Earl Morrall, Paul Wareld and the list goes on. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $500

81497 1972 Miami Dolphins Team Signed Print - Undefeated World Championship Season! Nearly 40 years have gone by and still no team has matched the 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect season. A remarkable signed print from the folks at Mounted Memories, present among the 42 who have signed this piece in 10/10 blue sharpie are coach Shula, Griese, Csonka, Little, Wareld, Buoniconti, Kiick, Morris and many, many more. Masterfully matted and framed to 37x49, this is an absolutely Perfect piece for any high-end sports memorabilia room. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

81499 1972 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl VII Jostens Salesmans Sample Ring. There are few Miami Dolphins enthusiasts who dont consider the teams 1972 perfect season as the most signicant period in the franchises history. Its no wonder why high-end pieces from that memorable year are starting to dry up and continue to increase in value at a rapid pace. Oered here is one of the nicest items ever issued, representing the 17-0 AFC squad. The presented salesmans sample ring is an superb replica of former Miami owner Joe Robbies Super Bowl VII ring. The 10k gold piece is 100 percent all-original, while the interior is properly stamped JOSTENS 10K, with MIAMI DOLPHINS 1972 WORLD CHAMPIONS around the perimeter. Exhibiting light wear throughout, this [size] 11 stunner displays faux diamonds on the top, while one shank has ROBBIE displayed, and the other side has SUPER BOWL VII, 17-0, PERFECT SEASON. Be the envy of Phins fans everywhere with the addition of this ne championship relic. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81500 1973 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Signed Football - Championship Season! Toward the end of the 1973 NCAA football season, Notre Dame went into the Cotton Bowl with an unblemished record, and faced previously unbeaten Alabama. The Irish squeaked one out against the Tide on that memorable day by by a score of 24-23, during a season in which it possessed a relentless rushing attack and the leadership of head coach Ara Parseghian, while propelling the school its impressive ninth National Title. Representing that historic squad, we oer a superb team-signed white panel Spalding ball, which features the champs entire roster. Captains Dave Casper, Frank Pomarico and Michael Townsend, and coach Parseghian are headlined on this gridiron treasure, while each signature boasts solid blue ink. The ball still holds air and exhibits EX-MT quality, with only minor wear presented. A perfect showpiece that will t perfectly in any Notre Dame or vintage football collection. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. PreCertied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81502 1975 Scott Laidlaw Dallas Cowboys Balfour NFC Championship Players Ring. Though felled by Terry Bradshaw and the Steel Curtain in one of the unforgettable Super Bowls pairing these leviathans of the League, the boys had a lot to celebrate this season, namely the NFC Championship for which everyone from Staubach to Too Tall Jones was presented a ring much like this one. Our oered specimen comes from former Cowboys running back Scott Laidlaw, whose surname appears on the left shank with an image of a Cowboy helmet and his jersey number 35. The right shank reveals an NFL logo and Lombardi Trophy in miniature with the text NFC Champions and Super Bowl X. The face of the ring is clearly the most impressive aspect, with a large cubic zirconia surrounded by ve small gem stones, forming the signature Lone Star on the eld of a blue stone at center. Dallas Cowboys 1975 rings the perimeter. Balfour 10K is faintly stamped on the interior of this [size] 11, which is one of two original Cowboys pieces from the notable Stanford alum. Starting Bid: $1,000

81501 1974 University of Oklahoma Sooners Team Signed Football National Championship Season! One of the nicest team-signed footballs from Oklahomas undefeated 1974 National Championship season to hit the hobby. The rst of three championship squads for OU head coach Barry Switzer, the 74 Sooners led the nation in scoring oense with an average of 43 points per game, while only one of its opponents played the college powerhouse within 14 points, with four failing to score a touchdown. The oered Rawlings AB football features a contemporary painted panel commemorating the Sooners 1974 11-0 season, while Switzers signature is joined by the following All-Americans: Tinker Owens, John Roush, Joe Washington, Leroy Selmon, Dewey Selmon and Rod Shoate. The star signatures and others average 8/10 dark ball-point, while the ball exhibits Mint quality throughout. Be the envy of OU fans everywhere with this Hall of Fame caliber piece. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81503 1975 Charles White High School City Championship Ring and 1979 USC Trojans Rose Bowl Presentational Watch. Oered here is a superb pair of personal presentational pieces, which were originally owned by College Hall of Famer Charles White. From his San Fernando High Schools 1975 L.A. City Football Championship victory, we feature Whites personal sterling silver ring. Importantly, his initials C.R.W. and JOSTEN STER are stamped in the interior of the [size] 9.75 ring. A black glass stone with SF is at front and center, while L.A. CITY CHAMPS is around the perimeter. The year is also noted on the shanks of this NM relic. Also included in this legendary lot is Whites gold-plated watch he received for his teams 1979 Rose Bowl victory, which also helped propel the Trojans to their 1978 National Championship. The watch presents a gorgeous Rose Bowl designed on the face, while it has Charles White MVP stamped on the back. Exhibiting light wear throughout, this is a perfect lot to kick o our November Signature Auctions impressive listings of Charles White presentational jewelry. Starting Bid: $750

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81504 1976 University of Georgia Bulldogs SEC Championship Ring. Gleaming prize was awarded to three-year letterman Ulysses Norris, who went on to become the fourth-round pick for the Detroit Lions in the 1979 NFL draft. A genuine diamond rests at the center of a red stone on the rings face, framed by raised text reading Southeastern Conference Football Champions 1976. Left shank announces Georgia Bulldogs, 10th in Nation, while right shank is engraved with the star tight ends surname above an image of the Sugar Bowl and the teams 10-2 record. Interior band is stamped HJ 10K, and measures to a size twelve and a half. Fine condition. Starting Bid: $300

81505 1977 Earl Red Blaik Multi-Signed 80th Birthday Presentational Piece. The subject of this oneof-a-kind presentational piece, Earl Red Blaik was everything Americans would expect a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy to be: an ocer, a true gentleman and a champion. The legendary head coach of West Points gridiron squad from 1941 through 1958, he was one of the best ever. In his 18 years at West Point, he coached two national champions and six undefeated teams. Even more important than his 166 wins, though was the inuence he had with his players on and o the eld, and this catalog listing is just one example as to how many people admired the great man. Beautifully framed and matted at 25x31, this photograph has been signed by friends, family and an array of Blaiks former players, including Heisman Trophy winners Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard. In addition, the iconic Bob Hope added his signature to this high-quality group. A perfect piece for any Army graduate or collegiate football enthusiast. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $250

81506 1977 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Signed Football - National Championship Season! The celebrated head coach Dan Devine came to Notre Dame to replace their legendary top man Ara Parsighian in what would be the formers nal coaching stint. Devine is best remembered in Irish eyes for the 1977 season during which he led his team and quarterback Joe Montana to a National Championship by way of a 38-10 Cotton Bowl win over the Texas Longhorns. Here we provide a Notre Dame souvenir football that has been signed by virtually each and every member of that championship squad, including Devine and Montana (faint outline drawn around signature), as well as standouts such as Ken McAfee, Ross Browner, and Luther Bradley. An exceptional memento with phenomenal historical signicance. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

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81507 1978 Scott Laidlaw Dallas Cowboys Jostens Super Bowl XII Players Championship Ring. The Dallas Cowboys road to Super Bowl XII was a fairly easy one. While Americas Team nished the 1977 regular season at 12-2, a few games ahead of the division rival Washington Redskins, the Cowboys breezed through the NFC Divisional Playo game by a score of 37-7 over Chicago, and was similarly dominant in the NFC Championship Game, by defeating the Vikings 23-6. In a memorable year when Dallas young running back Tony Dorsett won the Rookie of the Year, and defensive leader Harvey Martin captured the Defensive Player of the Year, the team led by eld general Roger Staubach was set up nicely for its Super Bowl XII matchup with the Denver Broncos. The two teams squared o at the Louisiana Superdome, and it was the rst domed Super Bowl in history. Behind a staggering performance by the Cowboys tenacious defense, the team forced eight turnovers, and propelled the team to an impressive 27-10 victory. Oered here is an original Super Bowl ring from the 1978 Big Game, which was presented to Cowboys backup running back Scott Laidlaw. As masterful as the team was during that special season, the [size] 11.5 ring is superbly composed of 42.90 grams of glistening 10k white gold, while genuine diamonds ll the center and four corners of the perimeter. LAIDLAW 35 is presented on one side, while SUPER BOWL XII 1977, 27-10 is on the other. The ring has been properly stamped JOSTENS 10K, while it exhibits remarkable condition throughout. A quick look through our prices realized database nds no results for a previously sold Super Bowl XII players ring, so simply stated, this is the only example ever oered publicly, and it is easily one of the nicest rings we have ever handled. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81508 1978 University of Southern California Trojans National Championship Ring and Trophy. While elding an impressive roster of eventual NFLers, such as Marcus Allen, Ronnie Lott, Charles White, Anthony Munoz and more, the 1978 USC Trojans football team tallied an impressive 12-1 record, and defeated powerhouse Alabama during that memorable season. While nishing No. 2 in the AP poll, the coaches poll saw it dierently, by giving the Trojans the slight nod as the No. 1 team in the country. Oered here is a signicant pair, representing that special season for the Los Angeles program. Included are the following: 1978 USC National Championship UPI/Coaches Poll mini players trophy (only 1978 example we have ever seen). Standing at approximately 12 in height, the heavy duty display piece exhibits Mint quality and features a football-shaped sparkling crystal at the top. Also included is a 10k gold Jostens 1978 USC National Championship ring (most likely from a scout or assistant coach, as there is no jersey number printed on side shank helmet). Exhibiting NM-MT quality throughout, this [size] 11.5 piece presents an array of red stones on the USC top, while MACDONALD is printed in the side shank. Without question, this solid duo would make the perfect companion to any of the other USC gridiron lots in our November Signature Auction. Starting Bid: $1,000

81509 1978 Charles White University of Southern California Trojans Jostens National Championship Ring. Dating one year before USC legend Charles White won the Heisman Trophy, the prolic tailback in his junior year helped lead head coach John Robinsons squad to a stellar 12-1 season and Rose Bowl victory, which helped propel the Trojans to the 1978 National Championship title. Oered here is Whites personal 78 National Championship ring, which is one of an array of signicant mementos in this auction, featuring the College Hall of Famer. Displaying Charles White and Jostens 10k engraved in the interior, this [size] 10.25 30.4 gram stunner has USC in large diamond-decorated letters at front and center, while National Champions is presented on top and bottom. White and 12 are properly engraved on the side shank, while 1978 Trojans is on its opposite side. The ring exhibits NM-MT quality throughout, and is one of the most immaculate pieces of jewelry we have offered. Championship rings of Hall of Famers rarely appear at auction, and an example from the highly-popular USC program is nearly unheard of. Starting Bid: $2,500
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81510 1979 Charles White Heisman Trophy Ring. Hands down, the Heisman Memorial Trophy Award is by far the most prestigious individual award in collegiate football. Presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football, and steps ahead of the Walter Camp and Maxwell Awards, which are presented to the best players in college football, the Heisman carries similar noteworthiness as the NFLs Most Valuable Player Award and even the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Heritage Auctions is proud to present one of the most signicant pieces of sports jewelry ever oered, which will be sure to attract the bidding of high-end ring collectors, and the most discerning of gridiron enthusiasts - Charles Whites 1979 Heisman Trophy ring. Famed USC head coach John Robinson called him the most competitive athlete he has ever seen, and his statistics from his remarkable college career adequately backs up that statement. Tailback Charles White carried the ball 30 to 40 times a game, while in 1979 he scored four touchdowns and rushed for 261 yards against Notre Dame. During the last ten games of his senior year, the all-purpose back averaged a staggering 201 yards per game, and was eventually drafted by the Cleveland Browns. The oered ring is as gorgeous as it is signicant. Weighing at 45 grams, and consisting of shimmering 14k gold, this treasure features a gural design of the Heisman Trophy, and is surrounded by a total of approximately 1.25 carat diamonds, which glisten in similar prominence as the actual trophy. Exhibiting the lightest amount of wear, the [size] 10 rings top reads Heisman Memorial Trophy, with Downtown Athletic Club of New York Founded 1928 and White USC, 1979 The Heisman Since 1935 on the sides. The highlight among multiple Charles White rings in our auction, this piece is sure to be the centerpiece in any important USC or football memorabilia collection. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81511 1980s and 1990s Joe Montana and Dan Marino Multi Signed Display. For more than 20 years, the Upper Deck Company has issued some of the most innovative and high-quality pieces of memorabilia in the hobby. The centerpiece of this intriguing display is no dierent. Featuring a perfectly signed 8x10 UDA photo of Joe Montana and Dan Marino, this 18x22 framed and matted display presents an Upper Deck jersey card and PSA NM-MT 8 rookie card from each gridiron legend. An absolutely terric piece, featuring two of the best quarterbacks in National Football League history. LOA and Hologram from UDA. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $150

81513 1983-98 Super Bowl Full Tickets Lot of 8, PSA NM-MT 8 . Any ambitious football collector thinking about trying to complete a high-grade full Super Bowl ticket collection may want to take this catalog listing into consideration. Oered here is an extremely impressive lot of eight unused examples from the biggest event in sports, ranging from 1983-98. Each piece has been slabbed and graded a NM-MT 8 by the experts PSA, while including the following: 1983 SB XVII (Washington vs. Miami); 1989 SB XXIII (San Francisco vs. Cincinnati); 1991 SB XXV (New York Giants vs. Bualo); 1992 SB XXVI (Washington vs. Bualo); 1993 SB XXVII (Dallas vs. Bualo); 1994 SB XXVIII (Dallas vs. Bualo); 1995 SB XXIX (San Francisco vs. San Diego) and 1998 SB XXXII (Denver vs. Green Bay). A truly historic and high quality oering from a wonderful selection of memorable gridiron contests. Starting Bid: $250 81514 1987 Reggie White NFL Players Association Defensive Lineman of the Year Award. During the 1987 season, Reggie White terrorized opposing quarterbacks by tallying a staggering 21 sacks. Hows that for a stat that would impress even the most critical gridiron number cruncher? Impressive to say the least, but its almost unbelievable when taking into consideration that he set that record during the shortened strike season in only 12 games. That 1.75 sacks per game average helped propel the Minister of Defense to earning the 1987 Defensive Player of the Year award, by the vote of his fellow NFC players. Oered here that very award, which is as beautiful as it is signicant. The 8.75x16 plaque portrays Reggies portrait and the NFLPA logo on two separate copper colored plates. A wood border, which exhibits moderate wear completes this fabulous piece, representing arguably the best defensive player in league history. Starting Bid: $200

81512 1980s Ronald Reagan Signed Football - With Presidential Seal. Ever since Ronald Reagan was portrayed as Notre Dame legend George Gipp in the famed movie Knute Rockne All American, the link between the former U.S. president and the gridiron became prevalent in everyday society. Oered here is a perfect candidate, which represents the popular sport and one of the most desirable presidential signatures in the hobby. An ocial leather Wilson 1001 full-sized football, it displays pristine black sharpie on the prominent panel, directly below the highly signicant presidential seal. An exact duplicate resides in the Reagan Presidential Library, while he reportedly signed only six pigskins with the signicant seal. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81515 Circa 2002 National Football League Hall of Famers Multi Signed Helmet. There is no greater individual honor in the world of sports than being enshrined into the Hall of Fame. For any player in the National Football League, being inducted into Canton is a superb way to end an impeccable career, and oered here is a full-size Riddell replica helmet representing legends who have carried this honor. Exhibiting bold sharpie autographs throughout this solid shell, the following keys are included: John Hannah, Tom Landry, Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr, Joe Greene, Steve Van Buren, Chuck Bednarik, Willie Wood, Herb Adderly, Jim Kelly, Jim Brown, Earl Campbell, Lee Roy Selmon, Dick Butkus, Paul Hornung, Gale Sayers and others. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $150

81516 Late 1990s Dan Marino Game Worn Miami Dolphins Helmet. Arguably the nest quarterback ever to take a snap from center, Marinos command of the record books includes number one career positions in such statistics as most completions, most yards passing, most touchdown passes, most four hundred yard games, most three hundred yard gamesthe list just keeps on going. Here we nd a classic example of Marino headgear from late in his Hall of Fame career, as he put the nishing touches on records that may stand forever. The Riddell outer shell oers the Dolphins sunburst logo on each side, with Marinos number 13 in proper size and font straddling center striping, and dymo tape Marino in orange. NFL shield, customized mini warning sticker and Dolphins script logo back bumper are all present and correct. The inner shell has markered number 13 identiers and transmission velcro connectors for wireless communications. The chinstrap is intact and Marinos trademark facemask style with lower jaw protection is in place. Clips attaching facemask date to 1996. Recon stickers and remnants of washer outlines on the shells interior suggest potential earlier usage with another facemask conguration, though this is not unusual for Marino helmets. Condition is typical for quarterback usage, with solid interior wear on the VSR-4 padding, and light wear on exterior. The helmet was sourced directly from the Miami Dolphins equipment sta, and is signed on the right side by Marino in 10/10 black sharpie. A solid Marino late career headgear representation. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $750

81517 Circa 1990 Walter Payton Signed Photographs Lot of 12. With the rare combination of power and grace, Walter Payton possessed the uncommon ability to break a game open at any given moment. The man they called Sweetness used that superior playmaking ability in 1985, all the way to a Super Bowl XX championship, on a Chicago Bears team that is considered one of the best in league history. Oered here is a rare opportunity to obtain a large quantity of 8x10 images signed by Payton. Each piece exhibits Mint quality and is signed in pristine sharpie. Amazing investment lot, this oering will be sure to turn the heads of dealers in the Windy City, and throughout the country. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid: $250

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81518 1990s Detroit Lions No. 70 Game Worn Helmet Signed by Barry Sanders. Detroit Lions Game-Used Helmet Autographed By Barry Sanders Whenever the list is drawn to decide whos the greatest running back to ever play the game, Barry Sanders name will always appear toward the top. He made the Pro Bowl in each of the ten years he played and led the league four times in rushing. This ocial silver Riddell helmet dates to the early 1990s and features the team logo on each side and the team name Lions lettered along the custom back bumper. The number 70 appears on the back of the helmet along with the NFL shield. Also axed to the interior is an All American reconditioning sticker. The helmet is complete with its original mask and Riddell chinstrap and shows moderate game usage. Sanders has boldly signed the helmet just above the logo. LOA from Dan Knoll, Dave Bushing & Lou Lampson/SCD Authentic. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $250

81520 1990s Super Bowl Most Valuable Players Multi Signed Football. Day in and day out during the NFL regular season, many players seem to stand out above the rest, which denitely makes an impression on their peers and fans alike. However, it is a completely dierent category when a player performs at their highest level during the biggest game of their life. Oered here is an extraordinary multi-signed football, featuring an array of players who t this billing, as Super Bowl Most Valuable Players. Presenting ultra-clean NM quality, this white panel NFL Experience - Wilson football includes the following notables in solid ink: Harvey Martin (died 2001), Len Dawson, Mark Rypien, Bart Starr, Randy White, Lynn Swann, Jim Plunkett, Emmitt Smith, Doug Williams, Joe Namath, Troy Aikman, Joe Montana, Franco Harris, Jake Scott, Roger Staubach, Phil Simms, Jerry Rice, Terry Bradshaw, Steve Young and others. One of the most complete Super Bowl MVP signed pieces ever oered. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250 81521 1993 Emmitt Smith NFL Most Valuable Player Ring. The Dallas Cowboys teams of the late 1980s was an era that most fans of Americas Team would like to forget. However, with the additions of head coach Jimmy Johnson, Troy Aikman, and some good wheeling and dealing by the front oce personnel, the franchise that was at the bottom of the barrel began to show promise. That promise turned into great expectations after the Cowboys drafted Florida running back Emmitt Smith in the rst round of the 1990 NFL Draft, and the rest is history. Oered here is an attractive prototype, which was created from the original casting of Smiths 1993 NFL Most Valuable Player ring. One of the most attractive pieces of jewelry in our Fall Signature Auction, this piece measures at a [size] 11, and features an enormous faux diamond at its center, and outlined by a footballshaped scattering of similar stones. Ring exhibits Mint condition, and will act as the perfect accessory to any huge Cowboy fans wardrobe or memorabilia collection. Starting Bid: $375

81519 1990 New York Giants World Champions Pendant. Oered here is a spectacular 10k gold New York Giants pendant that was presented to the players and sta members wives after the memorable squad won Super Bowl XXV. The big event started with an unforgettable rendition of the National Anthem by Whitney Houston, and ended with an infamous wide right eld goal miss by the Bualo Bills place kicker Scott Norwood, and forever propelled the 1990 Giants into the sports history books. Accompanied with its original wooden box, the 19.50 gram stunner presents a total of 1.00 carat diamonds throughout, while GIANTS and WORLD CHAMPIONS is noted on the border. Exhibiting NM-MT quality, it has LGB 10K stamped on the back. An important and exceedingly rare memento from one of the most popular teams in NFL history. Starting Bid: $500

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81522 1980s-90s Dallas Cowboys Legends Multi-Signed Authentic Helmet. Without question, the Dallas Cowboys are one of the most recognizable franchises in all of sports. This authentic Riddell shell features signatures from the teams most prolic players of the 1980s and 1990s. It is signed by 10 superstars, including the following notables: Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Herschel Walker, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Nate Newton and others. The helmet exhibits moderate wear, while the highly desirable autographs average 8/10 black sharpie. A perfect display piece for any enthusiast of Americas Team. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

81524 Circa 2000 Brett Favre Signed Serigraph by Stephen Holland - Artists Proof 17/22. This denitive Brett Favre portrait is unmistakably the work of acclaimed artist Holland, perhaps best known as the painter commissioned to produce the portrait of Muhammad Ali for the gala event naming him Athlete of the Century. This stirring embellished print on canvas captures the Packers future Hall of Fame quarterback behind his bulky Green and Gold teammates. The oversized 32x45.5 work is signed in 9/10 gold sharpie by both artist and subject and numbered AP 17/22. The perfect piece to help Cheeseheads forget about the Ol Gunslingers time in New York and Minnesota. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $500

81523 1998 Denver Broncos Team Signed Authentic Helmet. It took John Elway nearly his entire career, but on January 25, 1998, the legendary Hall of Fame quarterback forever solidied a spot in sports record books as a Super Bowl champion. Of course, Elway was not the only key member of that memorable squad, and between his leadership, a superstar-caliber running game and formidable defense, the 1997 Denver Broncos will go down as one of the best teams in league history. Oered here is a full-sized authentic Riddell helmet, signed by the team in solid silver ink. The helmet exhibits NM quality throughout, with the following notable signatures: Elway, Terrell Davis, Ed McCarey, Shannon Sharpe, Neil Smith and others. No Broncos collection will be complete without a teamsigned piece from Elways rst championship, and this spectacular piece is a nearly awless representation from that magical squad. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81525 Circa 2000 Quarterbacks of the Century Multi-Signed Helmet. Of all the team positions in the National Football League, there is no area more revered in the collecting world than the high-prole position of quarterback. Oered here is a full-sized authentic Riddell helmet, featuring an impressive array of signatures from a number of the best quarterbacks in the games history. Included are the following: Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Dan Marino, John Elway, Roger Staubach, Warren Moon. Terry Bradshaw, Y.A. Tittle, Steve Young, Broadway Joe Namath, Bart Starr, Jim Kelly, Peyton Manning, Jim Plunkett and Len Dawson. A truly amazing and extremely rare compilation of signatures, each exemplar presents bold gold ink and averages Mint quality throughout. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. . Starting Bid: $1,000
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81526 2000-10 St. Louis Rams Banners, Including Two Enormous Examples Hung at Super Bowl XXXIV. We fully understand that not every fan of the St. Louis Rams will have room to display the enormous banners in this one-of-a-kind lot. However, a large sports bar, or gymnasium-type set up would perfectly showcase these original banners that were obtained straight from the Rams organization. Included are the following: 41.5x6.75 and 15x36 (Thats right. Feet, not inches) St. Louis Rams cloth banners that hung at the Georgia Dome during Super Bowl XXXIV (two banners). Light wear and vibrant colors are displayed on this monstrous pair. Also included are the following smaller banners: 4x4 vinyl 2000 NFC Championship banner; 3.5x14 vinyl St. Louis Rams Training Center banner; 4x15 heavy plastic 2010 St. Louis Rams Training Camp banner. The two Super Bowl pieces act as a superb representation from the historic championship game that saw Kurt Warner and his Rams narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 23-16. Starting Bid: $150

81528 2006 Reggie Bush First NFL Home Game Used, Signed New Orleans Saints Jersey Nameplate Display. The chorus of doubters who assured all who would listen that this USC Heisman Trophy winner would be ineective in the professional game was rather quickly quieted by the performance of this electric back who helped give the suering residents of New Orleans something nally to cheer about. Here we nd the nameplate removed from Bushs rst game at the Superdome and his third as a Saint. The 3.5x7.5 swatch spells Bush in bold black and gold tackle twill, and exhibits some nice contact marks from seventeen touches both as a rusher and a short yardage receiver. The nameplate is framed (moderate chipping on frame) above a signed (10/10 blue sharpie) 8x10 photograph of the game, and an engraved plate noting the details of the event and the pieces singular 1 of 1 status. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). PreCertied by PSA/DNA (autograph) Reggie Bush Authentication Hologram.. Starting Bid: $150 81529 Circa 2008 Michael Vick Prison Shirts (2) Worn at Leavenworth. While our National Pastime has supplied no shortage of front page scandal over the past quarter century, from the banishment of baseballs Hit King to a seemingly endless perp walk of megastar sluggers accused of steroid use, the NFLs nose was kept comparatively clean until a bombshell exploded in southeastern Virginia, when a home owned by star Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was raided as part of a drug investigation of Vicks cousin and an elaborate pit bull ghting operation was discovered. Vick initially denied knowledge of the Bad Newz Kennels existence, but the news turned worse as evidence mounted that Vick had nanced the organization and had been personally involved in the bloody contests. Vicks denials soon turned to plea bargaining, and on December 10, 2007, Vick was sentenced to twenty-three months in federal prison, assigned to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth to serve his term. There he was issued these garments for his personal use, a long-sleeved khaki buttondown and a white cotton t-shirt. To the chest of each is axed a printed tag reading Vick M., 33765-183. Each exhibits solid wear. The shirts were acquired by a source connected to the Leavenworth laundry service. Starting Bid: $500

81527 2006 Super Bowl XL Opus MVP Edition Issued to Larry Brown. The greatest event in American sports is honored like never before with this absolutely massive (ninety pounds!) volume featuring spectacular and seemingly endless photography and text celebrating forty years of Super Bowl action. This example is particularly special as it was presented to Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown, who signed the book twice as well. Mr. Brown donated the book to the Everman (TX) Independent School District to raise funds, and Heritage is pleased to donate the sellers commission to the cause. The book is housed in its original wooden box (minor wear), and remains in splendid NRMT-MT condition. Included are photographs of Brown signing the book and a letter of provenance from the Superintendent of Schools, Everman ISD. Pre-certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required. Starting Bid: $500

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81530 2010 Dallas Cowboys 3-D Original Artwork Created and Signed by Charles Fazzino. Created by world renowned 3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino, who was an ocial licensed artist of Super Bowl XLV, here we present this one-of-a-kind piece of artwork celebrating the the Dallas Cowboys storied history. Notably, in December 2010, Heritage Auctions sold a similar helmet for $10,000, with the proceeds going to the Salvation Army. This example is designed on a full-sized replica Riddell shell with Fazzinos typical are, while he presents Cowboys Stadium and surrounding landmarks, in addition to Ring of Honor notations and Super Bowl banner designs. A terric display piece for a memorabilia room or oce, this stunner is signed in bold black sharpie by the artist. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81531 2011 Super Bowl XLV Game Used Football and Packers Team Signed Football - All Proceeds Donated to Guns & Hoses of North Texas. A truly historic oering, with all proceeds, including the buyers and sellers premium donated to Guns & Hoses of North Texas, a charity that provides nancial support for the families of men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting ours. We are proud to present a game-used leather Wilson football used in Super Bowl XLV. Accompanied with a certicate of authenticity by PSA/DNA, the exclusive game-used football authenticator of the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington, this Steelers branded pigskin was on the Cowboys Stadium eld, which saw the Green Bay Packers defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 31-25. Ball exhibits a black markered referees marking on panel and moderate wear throughout. Also included is a team-signed Super Bowl XLV white panel football from the victorious Wisconsin squad. A highly signicant lot, with all proceeds going to a Super Bowl-caliber cause. LOA from PSA/DNA (game-used football). Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $500

81532 Ernie Barnes The Bench Variation Original Painting. Creator of the famed painting Sugar Shack, which gained international exposure when used on the popular television show Good Times, in addition to being presented on a 1976 Marvin Gaye album, Ernie Barnes rendered this attractive original artwork that appears extremely similar to his famed work The Bench. Barnes, who passed away in 2009, played professional football for four NFL teams, 1984 was appointed as the Ocial Sports Artist for the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and in 2004 was named Americas Best Painter of Sports by the American Sport Art Museum & Archives. The oered work featured in this catalog listing has been beautifully framed at 17x21, exhibits superb condition and presents Barnes name signed on the bottom right corner. A truly one-of-a-kind representation by the legendary American artist. Starting Bid: $500
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81533 1910s Canton Bulldogs Football Sweater. This beautiful old football sweater is a relic of the early stages of professional football and would have been in the locker room back when the likes of Jim Thorpe, Guy Chamberlin and Greasy Neale were Americas early gridiron greats. This beautiful tight knit wool sweater sports the ocial colors of the Canton Bulldogs, maroon body with cream accents. The Bulldogs lettering is applied in o white felt, stitched on to the front of the sweater and the spelling is correct for the time period (two words: BULL DOGS). The sweater was manufactured by OShea Mills and has the proper period tags from the 1910s era. The sweater is in used but extremely nice condition, displaying signs of aging, with minor stains and mothing, but nothing that distracts from its overall presentation. It was sourced from the Cleveland area, where the team moved after leaving Canton in the early 1920s. This piece came with the other Bulldogs jewelry items featured in this auction. LOA from Lou Lampson. Starting Bid: $375

81534 Circa 1935 Gene Roberts University of Southern California Trojans Lettermans Sweater. Under head coach Howard Jones, the University of Southern California Trojans were just one of a few nationally dominant teams of the era. It was during that memorable period when the gridiron powerhouse would be referred to as the Thundering Herd, and directly from that signicant era we present an original football lettermans sweater worn by star left guard Gene Roberts. In USCs traditional Cardinal colored knit fabric, this beautiful garment has the proper Sherwoods and Roberts tags in the collar, while its interlocking SC patch is on the left breast. Its original ve buttons are intact, with no holes present, while the only aw is a moderate amount of missing fabric on the front patch. Any memorabilia from this era, relating to Trojans football, is highly sought after in the hobby and this beautys eye appeal is as strong as its gridiron signicance. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $200

81535 Circa 1939 Football All America Sweater. One of the most sought after styles in all of football, here we oer an original beige sweater that was once owned by a player who was given the honor of being named a college All America. Worn to award ceremonies and award weekends, the commemorative shirts were gifts that were given to players by the All America board. Exhibiting overall solid eye appeal, it presents several holes throughout, while it features an attractive All America stars and stripes shield patch across the center. The proper Board of Football manufacturers tag is in the collar and despite not knowing which player actually wore this particular shirt, it is unquestionably all original, and will make a perfect addition to any gridiron game-worn jersey display. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $250

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81537 1940s Notre Dame Sweaters Lot of 2. Pair of gorgeous vintage sweaters represents the height of collegiate fashion. First we nd a classic letter sweater, crafted of navy blue heavy wool with 81536 1939 Ben Sohn University of Southern the ocial chenille ND logo over the heart. OShea California Trojans Lettermans Jacket - From Knitting Mills label inside collar. The accompanying National Championship Season! Oered here class sweater is constructed of an identical material, is an impeccable and highly scarce original football but is a pullover style instead, with a large intertwined lettermans sweater hailing from the University of ND logo crafty of gold and navy felt dominating the Southern Californias 1939 National Championship chest. Wilson label appears at interior collar. Neither season. Worn by gridiron notable Ben Sohn during his garment features size tagging, but each measures to teams 8-0-2 season, this knit Cardinal-colored piece an approximate size 42. Both sweaters are in gently presents an attractive, interlocking SC patch on the used but immaculate condition. Sweaters of this qualleft breast, which has a touch of fabric loss near the ity from Notre Dame are very few and far between, bottom of each letter. The proper Southern California making them a prized possession for the Fighting Irish H.L. Whitling Co. tag is in the collar, and displays a Fan. Sohn strip tag in the interior, properly linking it to the Starting Bid: $200 former Trojans standout. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $250

81538 Circa 1949 University of Nebraska Cornhuskers Game Worn Sideline Sweater. Despite Nebraska football being less than stellar during the time that this beautiful red sweater was worn, it still would ll an important void in many discerning Cornhuskers collections. Rarely seen, and almost never oered at auction, here we have a sideline sweater worn by Ralph Damkroger, who wore No. 21 during the late 1940s. Shirt has the proper OShea tag in the collar while the back exhibits several holes, probably from being tacked in a frame. Superb artifact from a gone, but not forgotten time in University of Nebraska history. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $150

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81539 1949-50 Kyle Rote Game Worn SMU Mustangs Jersey. When Kyle Rote was inserted in the Notre Dame game for Heisman winner Doak Walker, for Southern Methodist in 1949, the teams back-up was elevated to standout status and immediately became recognized as a superior Triple-Threat player. After Walker graduated in 1950, Rote became the teams starter and as a result, he was named as a consensus All-American in his senior year. The rst overall pick in the 1951 NFL Draft, Rote wore this fantastic Durene jersey during the 1949-50 seasons with SMU. Made by Sand Knit, the garment is the manufacturers lightweight, highly-sheened fabric in a bright red hue, which is slightly faded. It has long sleeves with an elliptical-shaped elbow reinforcement area, and the sleeve ends, and round neck collar are a continuation of the Durene material with a reinforced hem, but no added elasticity. The number 44 on verso is zigzag axed in standard, full-block tackle twill. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,000

81540 1950s Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Worn Jersey. Spectacular gamer, which will be sure to bring back visions of Hornung, Lattner, Pietrosante, Stickles and other Fighting Irish stars of the 1950s. Worn by player No. 58, this popular style Notre Dame shirt exhibits great wear, but remains in superb condition. Numerals are stitched on in a white cheese cloth material, while its original laundry instruction tag remains in the neckline. Numerous team-instituted repairs are scattered across the attractive Kelly green material, as a result from many battles of the gridiron. Extremely nice Notre Dame jersey, from a popular era in school history. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $250
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81541 1961 Ernie Davis Game Worn Syracuse Orangemen Jersey, Heisman Trophy Season - Worn Versus Pittsburgh 11/4/61. The 2008 feature lm The Express brought about a resurgence in interest for this tragic superstar, but for those who remember his heroics both on and o the eld, his star never faded. Born into the gritty steel belt of western Pennsylvania which has served as the training grounds for many of the gridirons greatest stars, Davis would nd more than 50 college scholarships waiting for him upon his high school graduation. He would follow in the footsteps of his own football idol, the great Jim Brown, choosing Syracuse University, and even going so far as to request the number 44 jersey that Brown had worn with such distinction. Only Davis could have done those digits justice. This game-worn white thin cotton Syracuse tear-away jersey was presented to our consignor during a post-game reception at the Syracuse Hotel after the Orangemens 28-9 victory over the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, the young boy also received an actual game ball from the memorable contest, which is also oered in our November Signature Sports Auction. Jersey presents light, but overall use, with slight staining on the right shoulder and four small unrepaired tears throughout. Navy tackle twill numerals are stitched in vibrant orange thread, with a Wilson [size] 48 tag axed in the six-button crotch piece, as proper for this style Davis gamer. An absolutely gorgeous representation from one of the most iconic players ever to set foot on the college gridiron. Letter of provenance from the consignor. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $5,000

Davis with our consignor.


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81542 Circa 1961-62 Bill Groman Game Worn Houston Oilers Jersey. A true winner of the American Football League, wide receiver Bill Groman was a part of four AFL Championship teams during his six-year stint in the league, and the only man ever to do so. One of the stars of the colorful and exciting league, Groman tallied more receiving yards during his rookie campaign than any other player. Oered here is his ashy Houston Oilers cold weather heavy weight cotton road jersey that Groman wore in the early 1960s. A highly popular style among AFL enthusiasts, this superb example presents a beautiful baby blue ribbed knit collar, with red numerals and lettering in their proper positions. The back nameplate is beginning to separate from the stitching, as a result from the plates heavier material, but could be easily repaired if a collector chooses that approach. Jersey exhibits many unrepaired holes around the right shoulder, while its original [size] 50 tag is in the neckline and Oshmans tag is axed to the rear interior tail. Unquestionably, a superior representation from the popular Ohio natives rst team in the AFL. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $500

81543 1962 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football - World Championship Season! There arent too many Green Bay Packers historians out there who wouldnt agree that the 1962 team was Vince Lombardis best and most talented during his tenure as head coach with the Green and Gold. With an impressive 16-7 62 Championship Game win over the New York Giants, in front of more than 64,000 fans at the freezing connes of Yankees Stadium, that Green Bay squad is presented on the oered team-signed leather Wilson The Duke football. Not the typical light tan autograph model ball that collectors are used to seeing from the Lombardi-era Packers, this example exhibits dark brown leather and moderate wear throughout. Solid black ball-point signatures include: Vince Lombardi, Phil Bengston, Bart Starr, Willie Wood, Dan Currie Ray Nitschke, Jim Taylor Fuzzy Thurston, Herb Adderly, Henry Jordan, Elijah Pitts, Dave Hanner, Willie Davis, Jerry Kramer, Max McGee, Ron Kostelnik, Jim Ringo, Forrest Gregg, Ron Kramer and others. Autographs range from barely visible to 9/10 quality, with the majority exhibiting crisp clarity. Another solid exemplar representing a true NFL dynasty. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $750 81544 1963 Charlie Hennigan Game Worn American Football League All Star Game Jersey. One of the biggest stars of the American Football League, Charlie Hennigan scored the rst touchdown in Houston Oilers history, and became the rst professional football player to catch more than 100 passes in a single season. An AFL All-Star in ve straight seasons, the Louisiana native wore this vibrant white and blue Durene gamer during the 1963 AFL All-Star game. A highly popular style among serious collectors of the defunct league, this beautiful shirt has attractive white star decorated blue shoulders, with blue tackle twill numerals on the front, back and sleeves. The proper Spanjian and Higgins & Crosthwaite tags are in the tail, while the jersey remains in outstanding condition. AFL All-Star gamers rarely pop up at auction, and we can only guess at when another example from a player of this caliber will show up in the future. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $750
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81545 Circa 1965-66 Max McGee Game Worn Green Bay Packers Jersey - MEARS A7. Were pretty sure the term clutch wasnt used to describe any player in professional football back in the 1950s or 1960s, but clutch would be a perfect adjective to describe wide receiver Max McGee. Always coming up with the big catch in the most important moment of a signicant game, the Tulane University alum led the NFL in punting yards, while tallying 614 yards and nine touchdowns during his rookie year in 1954. He missed the next two seasons while serving as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and returned to the Packers as one of the teams few bright spots during the lowly 1-10-1 1958 season. Then, in 1959 everything changed for the Pack, which was a direct result of the teams addition of head coach Vince Lombardi. McGee was a key part of Lombardis impressive receiving core throughout the 1967 season, while he helped his Green and Gold squad win a staggering ve NFL Championships and two Super Bowl titles. Despite reductions in his playing time due to injuries during his nal two seasons,1966 would be the most memorable year of his career. Not expecting to play in Super Bowl I, McGee decided to go out on the town and break curfew the night before the game, and as a result he felt a hangover of Super Bowl proportions on that fateful Sunday. But, after fellow wideout Boyd Dowler went down with a separated shoulder on the Packers second drive, McGee did what he always did when called to the line of duty - he rose to the occasion. McGee quickly made an impact on the game, and caught a 37-yard touchdown from quarterback Bart Starr, which would go down as the rst touchdown in Super Bowl history. Starr would eventually win the games Most Valuable Player award, but few could argue that McGees 138 yards and two touchdowns were not MVP-worthy. Here we present Max McGees green Durene home jersey he wore circa 1965-66, with the Green Bay Packers. Examined via photo analysis by notable Packers jersey expert Guy Hankel, and MEARS authentication, this gridiron rarity has 3/4-length sleeves that have been custom-cut below the sleeve striping. The shoulders are double reinforced as is the ring neck, while the jersey is a full-length cut with side vents on either side of the bottom. Embedded yellow-white-yellow-white-yellow striping adorns the sleeves, with the proper style white tackle-twill numeral 85 is sewn on the front, back and sleeves of the jersey. A Sand Knit [size] 44 tag is located on the lower left bottom of the jersey, while the shirt itself shows extreme wear in the form of heavy piling, small holes in each of the sleeves, scus and snags. Remedial sewing has been done in an eort to reinforce numbers that have become partially detached from the jersey. This type of repairing and wear indicates that it was likely utilized for team practice after its regular season use. The rst McGee gamer ever oered at public auction, and unquestionably one of the nicest in the hobby, this is a spectacular piece from the most signicant period of the beloved Packers memorable career. LOA from Guy Hankel. LOA from MEARS. Starting Bid: $1,500
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81546 1969-71 Charlie Smith Game Worn Oakland Raiders Jersey. The hero of the famous 1968 Heidi Game, who scored the go-ahead touchdown between his Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets, Charlie Smith wore this exemplary gamer during the beginning of his professional football career. Not a typical Sand Knit Raiders shirt from the presented era, this all-original jersey was made by Wilson, who created a more stylish NOB font and a dierent sleeve formation. It exhibits nice wear from the popular running back, who played his college ball for Utah, while the proper silver tackle twill identiers have been sewn on the black Durene in their proper positioning. A six-button crotch piece is also displayed on this rare example, which has the proper Wilson [size] 42 tag in the tail. He wasnt ever considered a superstar, but there are few gridiron fans of the 1970s who dont remember Charlie Smith. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

81547 Early 1980s Dan Marino Game Worn, Signed University of Pittsburgh Panthers Jersey. The earliest Dan Marino gamer weve handled, and certainly the most signicant. Worn right around his 1981 college season, when he was the National College Quarterback of the Year runner up, this royal blue sheened mesh is the correct and unique University of Pittsburgh hue of blue. Featuring the proper screened-on numerals on front, back and the sleeves, the MARINO screenedon NOB presents full block and Serif lettering font, which perfectly matches directly to the Panthers home jersey displayed by Marino in his home and Coral Gables Restaurant and Bar. This historic shirt shows numerous, but faint turf burns and dings, and has a large scrape on the upper portion of the back No.3. The jerseys tail is cut, which is typical for a Marino college gamer, and it is signed in vintage bold felt-tip ink. Originally obtained from a Marino family member, this piece belongs in the College Football Hall of Fame, but fortunately for high-end game-used jersey collectors, it will end up in the hands of the lucky winning bidder. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $1,500 81548 1980s Mike Singletary Game Worn, Signed Chicago Bears Sideline Jacket. There probably was no player in NFL history who played with more intensity or determination than Chicago Bears legendary linebacker Mike Singletary. One of the inspirational leaders of the Super Bowl XX champion squad, Singletary wore this Hall of Fame caliber sideline jacket during the Mike Ditka era of the 1980s. Originally obtained from the rst Bears Convention, which was held by the organization, this Starter [size] XXL coat has Singletarys No. 50 markered on the size tag, while the proper NFL shield patch is displayed on the left sleeve. The Hall of Famer also tagged a perfect signature on the back of the jacket directly between the embroidered CHICAGO BEARS verso lettering. Nice use is exhibited on this piece from one of the historic franchises most prolic players of all time. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from MEARS. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $250
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81549 1980 Jack Ham Game Worn, Signed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. Unquestionably, when any die-hard football fan thinks about the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty of the 1970s, players such as Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann and Franco Harris immediately come to mind. In addition, it would be impossible not to recollect the gritty, tough and intimidating legendary defensive line nicknamed the Steel Curtain. But, not to be forgotten was an impeccable left linebacker, who was as durable and intelligent as he was speedy and tenacious - Hall of Famer Jack Ham. Heritage Auctions is proud to present the Penn State alums white Durene jersey from the Steelers 1980 Super Bowl season. A piece that is probably more suitable for Canton than a sports memorabilia collection, this cornerstone quality shirt exhibits solid wear, with multiple team repairs and small tears throughout. The teams classic single-color tackle twill numerals are displayed on the front and verso, while Ham signed each number on the back in Mint gold sharpie, and added a HOF 1988 and Game Worn inscription. It should be noted that the back and right numbers have been changed by the team, presumably due to too much wear to the originals. The proper Steelers Exclusivity, Medalist Sand Knit (glue back, but stitched on this jersey), 80 and 50 tags are in the tail, while HAM is presented on the rear nameplate in two-color tackle twill. One of only two Ham gamers that have hit the auction block in recent memory, with the past example realizing nearly $15,000. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $2,500
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81550 1982 Earl Campbell Game Worn Houston Oilers Jersey - With Denitive Photomatch! To say that this is the best Earl Campbell jersey ever oered is a strong statement, but one we strongly believe. Originally obtained by a Houston Oilers P.R. sta member, this white mesh stunner can be perfectly photomatched to the accompanied signed and personalized 11x14 photograph of the Pro and College Hall of Fame running back legend. Used during Campbells December 19, 1982 contest at Philadelphia, and presumably other games during the later part of his amazing career, it is aligned to the scattering of blood stains and marks that are displayed around the front numerals. Included is the original sideline pass from the game, which helps to solidify the authenticity of the shirt. As typical for Campbell exemplars, this ne jersey has been hemmed at the tail, while screened-on numerals are on the front and back. CAMPBELL has been properly applied to the back nameplate, while no size or manufacturers tags remain present, due to the customizations. It doesnt get better than this for any discerning collector of the Tyler Rose, and combined with the added provenance, an example similar to this may never surface again. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $1,500 81551 1980s Walter Payton Signed Authentic Chicago Bears Jersey. Serious sports memorabilia hobbyists realize that from time to time pieces signed by the great Walter Payton are oered at auction. However, we would like to stress the true scarcity of this catalog listing, which presents an authentic vintage Chicago Bears jersey signed by the Sweetest running back in history. Signed by the iconic Windy City sports gure in Mint black sharpie, this Wilson [size] 44 shirt is similar to a gamer in almost every way. Exhibiting pristine condition throughout, this example presents screened on identiers throughout, with PAYTON screened on the back nameplate. Not your typical Payton signed jersey, but denitely the best single-signed example we have ever handled from the man suitably known as Sweetness. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

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81552 1992 Barry Sanders Game Worn Detroit Lions Framed Jersey. Just four years after earning the Heisman Trophy for his exploits at Oklahoma State, the Hall of Fame running back suited up in this classic Detroit Lions jersey en route to a 1,352 yard, nine touchdown season. The blue mesh body is topped by dazzle cloth shoulders, with Sanders shortened sleeve customization as is typical of his gamers. Number 20 is screened to chest, back and sleeves, with B. Sanders sewn in white tackle twill to rear nameplate. Team repairs at the shoulders and chest bear witness to the brutality of the professional game. Wilson Prestige label is straight stitched in lower left front tail, with proper size 42 ap tag axed below. Jersey is framed and matted at 35x41 (moderate wear on frame). A ne representation from one of the greatest ball carriers the game has ever known. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Third-party shipping required. Starting Bid: $1,500

81553 1993 Chris Zorich Game Worn Chicago Bears Jersey. One of the most popular Chicago Bears defensive linemen in the franchises storied history, Notre Dame alum Chris Zorich wore this absolutely hammered jersey during his only Pro Bowl season, 1993. The white mesh example presents hit marks, seven team repairs and additional wear marks throughout, while the proper Champion [size] 46 and Bears 1993 Exclusivity tags are stitched in the lower exterior tail. The identiers on this rare shirt are screened on the fabric, and a considerable amount of peeling at the stripes and numerals are exhibited, due to extended use on the gridiron. A spectacular jersey from the memorable 1990 Lombardi Award winner. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $150

81554 2004 Clark Haggans Game Worn Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. A key sack specialist on the Pittsburgh Steelers teams from the 2000-07 seasons, including a starter on the teams solid defense lineup in Super Bowl XL, Clark Haggans wore this jersey in 2004. Superb use is exhibited on the black mesh gamer, which presents Haggans typical elasticized custom sleeves, while the proper 04-44 tag is in the collar. Knowledgeable game-worn football jersey collectors know how tough authentic Steelers examples are to obtain, and the oered shirt is a solid representation from the veteran linebacker. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $150

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81555 2005 Hines Ward Game Worn, Signed 2005 Game Used Jersey - Super Bowl XL MVP Season! Whether its due to his sure handed catching skills, or his gritty precision blocking, Hines Ward is one of the best all-around wide receivers in league history. The four-time Pro Bowler and potential rst ballot Hall of Famer wore this black mesh jersey was worn during 2005, which was the same season he was named MVP of Super Bowl XL. Superb use is exhibited on this shirt, while it features the proper 05-44 tag in the collar and team logo patch above the left breast. It should be noted that each sleeve exhibits extensive holes and material degradation, which is probably a result of the jersey once being displayed in a frame. Signed and inscribed 2005 Game Used on the back numeral 6, this will denitely be the centerpiece of any high-end Steelers jersey collection. Hines Ward Authentication Sticker. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $750
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81556 2006 Casey Hampton Game Worn Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. Typically, nose tackles in the National Football League fail to receive the recognition they deserve, but in 2005 Casey Hampton was named a co-MVP his teammates. Oered here is an extraordinary gamer that Big Snack wore the following year, which was one of his ve Pro-Bowl years in the Steel City. The attractive black mesh shirt presents the proper Reebok [size] 46 tags in the tail, elasticized custom sleeves and 06-46 tag in the collar. Various scu marks from battle on the gridiron are still visible, while sewn-on identiers adorn the sleeves, front and verso. One of the few authentic gamers from the Texas alum to ever hit the auction block. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $150

81557 2007 Santonio Holmes Game Worn Jersey, With Holmes Signed LOA! The Pittsburgh Steelers hero who caught a Ben Roethlisberger game-winning touchdown pass with 35 seconds left in Super Bowl XLIII, Santonio Holmes wore this rocksolid gamer during the 2007 season. A spectacular example, this black mesh jersey features the Steelers 75th Anniversary patch above the right breast, with the team logo patch on the opposite side. The proper 07-40 tag is in the neckline, while Holmes typical custom sleeves presented and sewn-on identiers on the front, black and sleeves. Accompanied with a hand-signed letter of authenticity from Holmes, this is a must-have for any fan of the historic franchise. LOA from Santonio Holmes. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $250

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The Frederick Fuzzy Thurston Collection.


One of the most beloved Green Bay Packer players in history, Frederick Fuzzy Thurston played a signicant role in helping make coach Vince Lombardis famed sweep one of the most dominant plays of the 1960s. Along with fellow oensive line teammates Forrest Gregg and Jerry Kramer, Thurston utilized Lombardis methods of paying close attention to the smallest of details, in addition to focusing on the extreme importance of superior physical conditioning, in order to help propel his Titletown squad into one of the most recognized dynasties in the history of the National Football League. The following lots represent an impressive selection of the most signicant pieces once owned by the two-time All-Pro, who is also one of only three players in League history to have been a part of six World Championship teams.

81558 1958 Baltimore Colts World Championship Presentational Bronze Plaque. The true surge in popularity for the National Football League began during the 1958 NFL Championship game, which was the rst NFL playo game to go into a Sudden Death overtime and is now commonly referred to as The Greatest Game Ever Played. The 1958 NFL Championship game was won by Fuzzy Thurston and his Baltimore Colts by a score of 23-17 over the New York Giants and oered here is his presentational bronze plaque he was given by the team for his part on the 1958 world champion Baltimore Colts squad. The 6 in diameter bronze piece features a gural player with a Colts helmet in the center and Baltimore Colts 1958 World Football Champions, For Outstanding Teamwork around the perimeter. Also included is its original wooden stand. An important part of league history, which originated from Thurstons rookie season, and the only year he was not part of the storied Green Bay Packers. Starting Bid: $250

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81559 Circa 1965-67 Fuzzy Thurston Game Worn Green Bay Packers Helmet. Any fortunate football die-hard who has ever set foot in Fuzzy Thurstons bar on Mason St. in Green Bay understands the magic and utter nostalgia that is presented in this catalog listing. Oered here is the Packer Hall of Famers game-worn helmet that he wore during the Vince Lombardi era, and is the actual helmet that was on display in his Titletown bar for many years. Admittedly, the original facemask is detached from its original clips, it has various tape repairs to the Gs and it exhibits smoke staining throughout, however everything else about this Riddell shell remains perfect and in its original state. Fuzzys famed 63 is stenciled in black ink at the rear, while his number is also markered twice in the interior. Its original 12-point suspension padding is still intact, while both Packers logo decals remain intact. Numerous scrapes and hit marks from countless battles on the turf are scattered beautifully throughout the yellow paint of this museum-quality piece. Sure to be the centerpiece of the collection of any discerning cheesehead. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $500

81560 1962 Packers vs. Bears Team Signed, Game Used Football - Presented to Fuzzy Thurston. Team-signed footballs of the storied Green Bay Packers teams of the 1960s have become some of the most desired collectibles from the gridiron. Amazingly, this oering even takes it up a to another level. Oered here is former Packers great Fuzzy Thurstons presentational game ball for his superior performance during the November 4, 1962 meeting with the Chicago Bears. Originating from what most experts call Vince Lombardis most successful squad, the Packers manhandled their biggest rival, by a staggering score of 38-7 and Thurston undoubtedly had an instrumental part in numerous Packers sweeps during the contest that produced this hobby treasure. Exhibiting a nice amount of game use, this Thorp Sporting Goods, The Duke, Wilson football features the Packers typical presentational paint, which shows medium cracking from years of display, presumably at the Thurston home. Paint notations read: Packers - 38, Nov. 4, 1962, Bears - 7, Fuzzy Thurston, Green Bay Chicago, Game Ball. In addition, this ball has been signed by the 1962 Packers team. Brown panel includes signatures of the coaches: Vince Lombardi (superb exemplar), Phil Bengston, Red Cochran and others. The painted panel includes the following notables: Ron Kostelnik, Willie Wood, Willie Davis, Herb Adderly, Max McGee, Fuzzy Thurston, Hank Gremminger, Bart Starr, Bob Skoronski, Tom Moore, Boyd Dowler, Bill Forester, Henry Jordan, Jim Taylor and others. One of two Thurston presentational balls oered in this auction, and possibly the only two he was awarded during his fabled career with the Green and Gold. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $750

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81561 1963 Packers vs. Lions Team Signed, Game Used Football - Presented to Fuzzy Thurston. The 1963 Green Bay Packers season was extremely successful, but also one in which the team fell a bit short of its typical championship dominance. The Green and Gold posted an impressive 11-2-1 record that memorable year, but the rival Chicago Bears one-upped them with an 11-1-2 tally, and captured the league title. Maybe it was the loss of star running back Paul Hornung, who was suspended for gambling that season, or maybe the Windy City squad simply had the Packers number in 1963. We can only wonder. Oered here, from the collection of former Packers great Fuzzy Thurston, is a painted game ball, which he was presented for his eorts versus the Detroit Lions on September 22, 1963. The Packers defeated their division foe that day by a score of 31-10, and this is one of two Thurston presentational pigskins in our November Signature Auction. This Wilson The Duke football has the proper Thorp Sporting Goods branding on the proper panel, while it displays the following painted lettering: 31 - PACKERS - SEPT. 22, 1963 - 10 - LIONS. The remaining painted panels exhibit heavy cracking, but the colored GREEN BAY -DETROIT letters can still be made out under close inspection. In addition, the ball has been signed by the team, while including the following notables - brown panel includes signatures of the coaches: Vince Lombardi (superb exemplar), Phil Bengston, Red Cochran and others. Painted panel (light black ball-point signatures): Willie Davis, Ray Nitschke, Herb Adderly, Willie Wood, Boyd Dowler, Max McGee, Henry Jordan and others. An absolutely historic relic from the two-time Super Bowl champion. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $750

81562 1966 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football - Super Bowl I Season! On January 1, 1967, the Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-27, in front of a capacity Cotton Bowl crowd during the 1966 NFL Championship Game. Of course, the Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs two weeks after their Dallas victory in Super Bowl I, and the rest is Big Game history. Oered here is a highly signicant team-signed example, representing the 1966 Green Bay Packers, while presented on an EX The Duke Wilson football. Originating from the family of former Packers great Fuzzy Thurston, this premium pigskin displays the following notables: Vince Lombardi, Ron Kostelnik, Ken Bowman, Bob Long, Carroll Dale, Boyd Dowler, Red Mack, Bob Jeter, Bob Brown, Willie Davis, Forrest Gregg, Jim Taylor, Ray Nitschke Bart Starr, Doug Hart, Jerry Kramer, Bill Curry, Dave Robinson, Marv Fleming, Willie Wood, Herb Adderly, Fuzzy Thurston, Lee Roy Caey, Max McGee, Don Anderson, Lionel Aldridge, Henry Jordan and others. The signatures average 7-8/10 black ball-point throughout, while Mark Thurstons (Fuzzys Son) name is lightly written on the lower signed panel. A superb piece, straight from collection of a Packers Hall of Famer. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,000

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81563 1926-27 Detroit Cougars Media Guide - First Year in NHL! After purchasing the players of the folded Victoria squad of the Western Hockey League, the inaugural Detroit team of the National Hockey League adopted its nickname of the Cougars, became the Detroit Falcons in 1930 and the Detroit Red Wings in 1932. From the popular franchises rst season, oered here is an extremely scarce 24-page team media guide. The information-lled 3.5x6 pamphlet presents various player images, while it exhibits moderate wear, with three punch holes through its right side, which were most likely the result of a press members reference binder. A truly historic oering that rarely appears at auction. Starting Bid: $200

81565 1930s Hockey and Various Sports Stars Multi Signed Autograph Book (130+ Signatures). Oered here is an original autograph book from the 1930s, which was originally obtained from an aggressive signature seeker from Toronto. Included are more than 130 exemplars, including legends of the rink and other sports stars, such as Minor Leaguers from the Montreal Royals, Bualo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings. Key signatures in solid pencil include: Happy Day, Dave Schriner, Nelson Stewart, Gordie Drillon, Ale Moore, Red Horner, Busher Jackson, Dick Irvin, Turk Broda, Buzz Boll, Syl Apps, Sammy Baugh (football) and others. Moderate wear is exhibited throughout this ne artifact, which is a remarkable representation of famed sport stars from an extremely popular era. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81564 1927-30 NHL and AHL Programs Lot of 4 - With Rare Philadelphia Quakers Example! Anyone who was a fan of the NHLs Philadelphia Quakers would probably be happy if that horrendous one-year squad never existed. In fact, the 1930-31 Philly team nished 4-36-4, and did not eld a team the following season. Amazingly, for as poor as the nearly-forgotten Quakers were on the ice, any piece of memorabilia featuring the team means big victory among memorabilia collectors. Headlining the oered quartet of vintage hockey programs is a 12/4/30 Philadelphia Quakers vs. Ottawa Senators example, which exhibits impressive EX-MT quality. Also included are the following: 2/5/27 Chicago Black Hawks vs. Ottawa Senators (extremely rare 1920s Chicago program from franchises second year in NHL - VG); 2/12/29 Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Maroons (EX); 1929-30 Minneapolis Millers vs. St. Paul Saints (AHL - NM). Superb oering of original publications from the early days of professional hockey. Starting Bid: $250
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81566 1936-37 Toronto Maple Leafs Team Signed Sheet. Despite nishing the season in third place in the NHL Canadian Division, the 1936-37 Toronto Maple Leafs roster appeared championship-worthy, while elding a star-studded lineup of ve eventual Hall of Famers during that memorable season. Oered here is a high quality team-signed sheet, featuring 14 solid pencil signatures from one of the most historic franchises in all of professional hockey. The 5.5x8.5 paper is lightly soiled, while the following names are displayed: Bill Kendall, Reg Hamilton, Bud Jarvis, Art Jackson, Turk Broda, Frank Finnigan, Nick Metz, Jimmie Fowler, Gordie Drillon, Syl Apps, Busher Jackson, Bob Davidson and Happy Day. A truly unique opportunity to own a team-signed piece from one of the most popular teams of the 1930s. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

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81567 1947-48 Emile Francis Game Used, Chicago Black Hawks Team Signed Hockey Stick. The 1947-48 Black Hawks season was a busy one for star goaltender Emile Francis, who played in 54 games, while winning 18 of them. Oered here is one of only a few Francis game-used sticks known in the hobby, and this Northland Professional example has been signed in bold black felt-tip ink by the Saskatchewan native and his 47-48 Windy City squad. Signed by notables Doug Bentley, Ralph Nattrass, Bud Poile, Ernie Dickens and others, this piece presents Francis original white tape on the knob and black tape on the paddle. Mostly recognized as the former New York Rangers general manager, Francis was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81569 1948-49 Turk Broda and Bob Solinger CCM Advertising Broadsides Lot of 2. Ever since sporting good giants Nike, Reebok and Adidas took over the industry, hockey traditionalists only chance to view the extraordinary designs and nostalgic artistry of advertising broadsides will have to come from pieces of yesteryear. Oered here is a pair of original promotional pieces from the famed CCM hockey equipment company, while featuring two hockey superstars. Issued during the 1948-49 season, these rarely seen artifacts are displayed with their original sturdy cardboard backings and stands, while the Turk Broda example exhibits noticeable water damage and additional moderate wear throughout. The Bob Solinger piece, which Heritage hockey expert Bill Campbell states is the only AHL example he has ever seen, exhibits similar wear with a tap repair at his head. Sure to brighten up the aura of any memorabilia room, it may be quite some time before similar examples show up on the auction block in the future. Starting Bid: $250

81568 1948 Historic Frank Boucher Signed Letter - Regarding Campbells Decision on Jacques Plantes Future as a Montreal Canadien. A quick read of this typed, signed letter will impress even the most discerning hockey collector. Issued in 1948 and regarding an issue with legendary hockey player Jacques Plante, Rangers executive Frank Boucher sent this letter to NHL president Clarence Campbell. Signed in Mint ink by Boucher, this two-page document is a highly signicant piece of league history. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $200

81570 Late 1940s Charlie Rayner Game Used, Signed Stick - Only Example Known! Unquestionably, a Hall of Fame-caliber piece, and according to Heritage Auctions hockey expert Bill Campbell, this may be the only Charlie Rayner game-used stick in existence. This Northland Pro is a perfect representation from the best skating goaltender in history and is accompanied with rock solid provenance from the Hockey Hall of Famers daughter. With the all-important Rayner stamping on the lower shaft, and added Chuck Rayner signature (printed) in black marker on the side, this superb artifact displays original black tape on the knob, blade and paddle. A small amount of time cracks are exhibited on the tip of the blade and light cracks are presented in the paddle, but the overall appearance remains solid. A truly elite piece, this screamer will be sure to turn the heads of the most discerning high-end goaltender stick collectors. Letter of provenance from Roberta Bend Rayner. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $500
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81571 1950-64 Fred Glover American Hockey League Presentational Charm Bracelet. Arguably, the best player in American Hockey League history, Fred Glover was a key part of two Calder Trophies, while playing with the Cleveland Barons, in addition to winning a Stanley Cup, while with the Detroit Red Wings in 1952. Oered here is the AHL Hall of Famers presentational All-Star Game charm bracelet, including seven pendants from being included in the leagues annual exhibition game. Five 10 karat gold charms are featured, from 1950-51, 1954-55, 1956-57, 1959-60 and 1961-62, while two silver charms are included, and were presented to Glover for being named an All-Star team alternate in 1957-58 and 1963-64. Each piece has the AHL All-Star logo on one side, and Glovers name, position and team noted on the other side. A superb and rarely seen artifact, which exhibits moderate wear throughout. Starting Bid: $500

81572 1950s Hockey Legends Multi-Signed Autograph Book (100+ Signatures). The aggressive autograph seeker who originally put together this impressive collection had quite the eye for spotting talent. Oered here is an extremely comprehensive vintage autograph book, featuring an array of professional hockey stars and Hall of Famers. More than 100 high-quality exemplars ll the pages of this superb artifact, while the majority exhibits Mint quality ink. The following notables are included: Rocket Richard (twice), Tim Horton, Syl Apps, Turk Broda, Johnny Bucyk, Eddie Shore, Jean Beliveau, Toe Blake, Boom Boom Georion and others. One of the nicest hockey autograph books from this era that we have handled. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81573 Circa 1955 Maurice Rocket Richard Game Used, Signed Stick. Unquestionably, one of the greatest legends ever to lace up the skates, Maurice Richard was the rst player in history to score 500 goals, while in the process the Montreal native was a key part of eight Stanley Cup-winning squads. Oered here is his CCM stick from the mid 1950s, which is an example that is about as solid of an example as one will nd. It displays the Rockets traditional black tape job on the blade and knob, while exhibiting light use throughout. Signed twice by Richard, once in blue ball-point ink and once in black sharpie, it also displays the proper Raymond Hardware Ltd. stamping on the shaft. A great opportunity to own an authentic gamer from one of the most prolic goal scorers in history. LOA from Classic Auctions. Starting Bid: $750

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81574 1955-56 Maurice Rocket Richard Montreal Canadiens Prince of Wales Trophy. Originally created by Boey in the early 1990s to be put on display at the Maurice Richard Museum in Montreal, here we oer this spectacular 13 Prince of Wales Championship trophy. Once displayed in Richards home, it was part of the Maurice Richard Estate Auction in 2002. Designed similarly to the prestigious awards from past years, this silver-plated piece has been beautifully mounted on a brown wooden base, with an axed plaque that reads H.R.H. Prince of Wales Trophy - Maurice Richard, while the opposite side is inscribed 1955-56 Club de hockey Canadien Inc. Exhibiting NM-MT quality throughout, this is one of the nicest display pieces commemorating the Rocket, and the rst of ve straight Canadiens Stanley Cup victories. Letter of provenance from Maurice Richard Jr. Starting Bid: $375

81575 Early 1960s National Hockey League Hall of Famers Signed Index Cards Lot of 34 - With Extremely Rare Babe Dye Example! According to Heritage Auctions hockey expert Bill Campbell, this superb catalog listing represents one of the nicest Hockey Hall of Famer 3x5 signed index cards collections ever oered. Originally compiled by a pair of brothers from Chicago in the early 1960s, this group includes 34 of the toughest signatures from players who have been enshrined with the hockeys greatest honor. Mint examples are presented on each, and include the following: Babe Dye, Newsy Lalonde, Fred Cyclone Taylor, Bill Durnan, Frank Fredrickson, Ching Johnson, Turk Broda, Doug Bentley, Bobby Hewitson, Eddie Shore, Bullet Joe Simpson, Dit Clapper, Claude Robinson, Cy Denneny, J. Cooper Smeaton, Bill Mosienko, Foster Hewit, Jack Adams (light paper stock), Charles Conacher, Fred Maxwell, Al Pickard, Michael James Rodden, Barney Stanley, Doug Harvey, Syd Howe (light signature), Tim Horton, George Hay, Jack Ruttan, Marty Barry, Black Jack Stewart, Max Bentley, Roy Conacher, Harry Punch Broadbent and Herb Gardiner. Auction LOA from JSA. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $1,500

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81576 1959-60 Bobby Hull 4th NHL Hat Trick Puck - With Signed Letter of Provenance from Hull! Young Blackhawks phenom Bobby Hull put on quite a show in front of the Chicago Stadium crowd on the night of February 21, 1960, when he scored four goals and one assist in his teams 7-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Oered here is an actual puck from the game, which represents Hulls 4th career hat trick. The original Six Hawks game puck is gold-coated and features an engraved octagonal plaque in the center. A extremely scarce and historic artifact from early in the Hulls storied career. Letter of provenance from Bobby Hull. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph on Hull letter). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph on Hull letter). Starting Bid: $250

81578 1962-63 Stan Mikita Blackhawk Standbys High Point Trophy. While possessing a rare combination of intelligence and physical talents with the stick, Stan Mikita showcased superb consistency during his four-decade career in the National Hockey League. In addition. the legendary Hall of Famer also used his smarts o the ice, when he opened up The Village Inn pub and restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois. Originally obtained from his business in the mid 1990s, here we oer a large trophy he received from the Chicago Blackhawks Standbys Fan Club after the 1962-63 season. Founded in 1944, the Standbys were the rst fan club in the NHL, and are currently the oldest existing of such an organization. The Standbys took no short cuts when creating this gorgeous presentation piece. Standing at an impressive 30 in height, it features a gural trophy cup, with four small players at each corner of the wooden base. The base exhibits moderate wear, and displays a brass plaque with the following engraving: BLACKHAWK STANDBYS HIGH POINT TROPHY STANLEY MIKITA 1962-63. A remarkable trophy commemorating one of Mikitas many accolades he held during his storied career. Starting Bid: $1,000

81577 1960s Terry Sawchuk and Milt Schmidt Multi Signed Photograph. For as accomplished as Hall of Famer Terry Sawchuk was on the ice, his life away from hockey was unfortunate and ended tragically. Untreated for depression, a condition that often aected his mood and conduct, Sawchuk never recovered after a drunken argument with Rangers teammate Ron Stewart and the horseplay ended up putting him in the hospital with internal injuries. Sawchuk died at the early age of 40, and as a result, his signed memorabilia is rarely seen throughout hobby circles. One of the toughest signers in all of sports, Sawchuk signed this 8x9.75 vintage magazine clipping, and is joined by fellow Hall of Famer Milt Schmidt. The photograph exhibits superb condition and presents Mint black felt-tip ink signatures from each hockey notable. Few would disagree that Sawchuk was the best goaltender of all-time, and this is one of the nicest exemplars from the key player of the 1950s Red Wings dynasty. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81579 1965 Don Simmons Game Used Stick. An instrumental star of the 1962 Stanley Cup-winning Toronto Maple Leafs, while backing up legendary goaltender Johnny Bower, Don Simmons used this CCM stick shortly after the time period of that memorable season. A superb example, and rarely seen in the hobby, this piece has the proper Gerry Cosby & Co. stamping on the shaft, while it remains uncracked with noticeable use. It has his original white tape on the knob and black tape job on the paddle, while SIMMONS is stamped on the side. Collectors of early 1960s Maple Leafs memorabilia will want to take notice of this special oering, as a similar example may not come around any time in the near future. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions Starting Bid: $150

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81580 1963-65 Hockey Legends Multi Signed Autograph Book - With 100+ Signatures! The conscientious autograph collector who put together this remarkable compilation of hockey signatures together had impressive access to a good number of NHL squads of the 1960s. Displayed in solid ink, averaging 9/10 quality throughout, this vintage autograph book has been signed by the following notables from the rink, including an array of deceased stars and Hall of Famers: Pit Martin, Bob Woytowich, Reg Fleming, Punch Imlach, Maurice Richard (single page), John Ferguson, J.C. Tremblay, Larry Mickey, Roger Crozier, Gordie Howe (single page), Billy Reay (single page), Elmer Moose Vasko, Gary Bergman, Claude Provost, Tim Horton and others. A perfect piece to disassemble and frame with vintage photographs, or to keep preserved in its original album. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81581 1963-64 Stan Mikita Blackhawk Standbys High Point Trophy. Oered here is one of two Stan Mikita trophies from the Blackhawk Standbys fan club oered in our auction. This personal memento representing the slick-scoring Hall of Famer was presented to Mikita after the 196364 season for leading the NHL in points. Standing at an impressive 33 in height, it exhibits moderate wear throughout, while a brass plaque reads BLACKHAWK STANDBYS HIGH POINT TROPHY 19631964, with an additional plaque displaying his name. One of the most eye appealing trophies we have ever oered, its plastic base has been professionally repaired to its maximum displayability. A perfect chance to take advantage of an original presentational trophy from one of the best Hawks ever to lace up the skates. Starting Bid: $1,000

81582 1965-66 Red Kelly Game Used, Stick - Team Signed by the Montreal Canadiens. An exceptional player on both sides of the ice, the legendary Red Kelly was known for his aggressive checking as an elite defenseman, and his talented puck handling skills on the oensive end. A true sports rarity, Kelly played on eight Stanley Cup championship squads, and is the only player to be part of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the NHL. Oered here is his CCM Custom Pro stick, which he used during the mid-1960s, while it features signatures from an array of Montreal Canadiens stars. Signed by notables Jean Beliveau, Toe Blake, Ted Harris, Terry Harper, J.C. Tremblay, John Ferguson and others, this wooden treasure has the proper KELLY stamping on the shaft and extraordinary use throughout. Ranked No. 22 on The Hockey News list of the 100 greatest hockey players, Red Kelly is a player that nearly all serious collectors focus on, and this stick is one of the nicest from the great Hall of Famer that we have seen. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

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81583 Mid-1960s Terry Sawchuk Signed Toronto Maple Leafs Team Issued Photograph. One of two Terry Sawchuk signed pieces in Heritage Auctions November Signature Auction, this original 3.5x5.5 team-issued photograph is by far one of the nicest in the hobby. Unquestionably, one of the toughest signatures from all Hockey Hall of Famers, Sawchuk is widely regarded as the best goaltender ever to take the rink. The VG black and white image displays perfectly, while it presents a pristine ball-point exemplar. Photo album staining is exhibited on the verso, but it by no means aects the impressive are of this hobby rarity. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81585 1970s Phil Esposito Game Used New York Rangers Stick. During his glory years with the Bruins, Boston hockey fans proudly displayed bumper stickers on their cars which announced, Jesus saves, Espo scores on the rebound. The rst player to reach 100 points in a season, Esposito would top the century mark six times during his Hall of Fame career. Oered here, from the 700 Goal Club members later professional hockey days with the New York Rangers, we are proud to present this solid Northland Custom Pro model gamer. With Esposito and 0955 stamped on the front of the upper shaft, where his No. 77 was added in blue marker, it features black bulldog tape covering the blade, with white tape on the knob. Signed in bold red ink by the hockey icon, this piece exhibits nice game use and is free of any cracks. Originally obtained from former Hartford Whalers Booster Club president Joe Antineralla, this is a nice late-career stick from the highly-collected star. LOA from Classic Auctions. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $250

81584 1969 National Hockey League East Division All Stars Team Signed Photograph. More than 16,000 hockey enthusiasts gathered at historic Montreal Forum on January 21, 1969, to watch the National Hockey League greatest stars, and a number of eventual Hall of Famers at the NHL All-Star Game. A pair of dream team-caliber squads were assembled for the memorable contest that ended in an exciting 3-3 tie, and the oered photograph has been signed by each member of the East Division group. Measuring at 8x10, and displaying blue ball-point signatures averaging 7-8/10 quality, the following notables are included: Frank Mahovlich, Stan Mikita, Bob Nevin, Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Phil Esposito, Ted Harris, Tim Horton, Bobby Hull, Bobby Orr and others. Rendered by famed Montreal Canadians photographer David Bier, this extremely rare piece originates from the estate of the East teams star defenseman J.C. Tremblay. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $250

81586 1970s Paul Henderson Game Used, Signed Stick. Ever since the unprecedented $1 million-plus sale of Paul Hendersons 1972 Team Canada jersey, collectors have ocked toward memorabilia from the notable right winger, best known for scoring the winning goals in the last three games of the 72 Summit Series. Oered here is a solid CCM Custom Pro stick used by Henderson during his WHA days with the Toronto Toros. With stamped Henderson on the shaft, this piece displays its original tape at the blade and knob. Exhibiting noticeable use, this uncracked stick has been signed to Rick (The Stick Elaschuk) in Mint ball-point ink. Another amazing piece, originally obtained from the longtime Oilers trainer. Letter of provenance from Rick The Stick Elaschuk. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $250

81587 Early to Mid 1970s Bobby Orr Game Used Stick. Rarely seen Sher-Wood P.M.P. gamer used by the iconic Bobby Orr is presented in this signicant hockey memorabilia listing. The Hall of Famer seldom used this model stick, usually opting for Victoriaville and Northland examples, which makes this example extremely desirable among discerning Orr enthusiasts. His traditional white tape job is apparent at the knob, with remnants of tape that once appeared on the blade. ORR is stamped on the side in black ink, while it remains uncracked. Impressive company variation from one of the best ever to take the ice. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $375

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81588 1971-72 Bob Baun Game Used, Toronto Maple Leafs Team Signed Stick. Originating from Boomer Bauns second go-around with the Toronto Maple Leafs, here we oer his game-used wooden Sher-Brooke stick. A terric example, this piece has the proper tape on the knob, which shows great use, while the blade displays its original black tape job. In addition, this piece has been signed in black felt-tip by 16 members of the 1971-72 Toronto Maple Leafs. Notables include: Baun, Jacques Plante, Norm Ullman, Dave Keon, Darryl Sittler and others. An absolutely superb memento from the hero of the 1963-64 Stanley Cup Finals, who scored the series game-winning goal on a broken ankle. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autographs). Starting Bid: $150

81590 1970s Vladislav Tretiak Game Used Stick. In October 2007, Heritage Auctions set the bar at more than $5,000 for its sale of a 1980s Vladislav Tretiak goaltenders stick. The most celebrated netkeeper in the history of Soviet hockey, Tretiak was the last line of defense for three Olympic Gold Medal teams and during the famous 1972 Summit Series. Despite never playing an NHL game, Tretiak was enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989, the rst Soviet to be honored as such. Oered here is an extremely rare Mockba stick that the iconic Russian used during the 1970s. It shows noticeable game use, with a small crack on the upper edge of the blade, while berglass has lifted slightly on one side of the paddle. Beautiful yellow and red paint is displayed throughout, with KB - 76 Mockba on both sides. Equally gorgeous and signicant, a similar example will most likely not show up at auction any time soon. LOA from Classic Auctions. Starting Bid: $500

81589 1971 National Hockey League Multi Signed All Star Banquet Program. Oered here is an original program from the 1971 National Hockey League All-Star banquet, signed by 35 notables in attendance on that memorable evening. Held at Bostons Imperial Ballroom at the famed Statler Hilton, the following key autographs are presented in solid ball-point ink on the front and back covers: Gordie Howe, Stan Mikita, Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito, Bobby Hull, Keith Magnuson, Barckley Plager, Pit Martin, Wayne Cashman, Pete Mahovlich, Don Awrey, Ernie Wakely, Bobby Clarke, Harry Sinden, Jacques Lapierre, Gary Roberts, Weston Adams Jr. Clarence Campbell and others. Program exhibits mild staining on the cover, but it displays extremely nicely. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

81591 1972-73 Alberta Oilers Game Used, Multi Signed Sticks Lot of 8 - From Inaugural WHA Season! Since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926, no league rivaled the National Hockey League until the World Hockey Association challenged the big boys in 1972. Its business model was simple and eective. Sign key players by paying more money, and take advantage of the NHLs lack of teams in major cities. Oered here is an extraordinary and ultra-rare selection of game-used sticks from the 1972-73 Alberta Oilers. Originally obtained from the family of a former Edmonton broadcaster, this lot contains the following sticks: Bob Wall (Victoriaville); Steve Carlyle (Sher-Wood); Eddie Joyal (Sher-Wood, team-signed); Len Lunde (Victoriaville, team-signed); Val Fonteyne (Sher-Wood, team-signed); Rusty Patenaude (Sher-Wood, team-signed); Jim Harrison (KOHO, team-signed); Jim Harrison (Victoriaville). Sticks remain in fantastic condition, with original tape applied to each. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid: $375

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81592 1972 Tim Horton Signed Check. Ecstatic NHL scouts went nuts for a young Tim Horton for his extreme strength at the junior level, many even claiming that he would go on to be the NHLs top defenseman. Although the mounds of praise and expectation that were piled upon him somewhat stunted his early NHL success, Horton did indeed go on to become a dominant player feared by his competitors for his superior might. Here we present, to our knowledge, the only signed Tim Horton check ever to hit the auction block. Signed in tremendous 8/10 black ball-point ink by the iconic Hall of Famer, it was issued in 1972, and was made out to Mrs. Rose Cardish for $250. This remarkable artifact has been slabbed and authenticated by the experts at PSA/DNA, while it exhibits medium staining and a 1 tear under the dollar amount, not aecting the high-quality signature in any way. For the Horton collector who has an eye for the uncommon, this piece will stand out near the top of any high-end hockey autograph collection. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, Authentic. Starting Bid: $500 81593 1973-74 Philadelphia Flyers Bob The Hound Dog Kelly Miniature Stanley Cup Championship Presentational Trophy. Originally obtained from famed Philadelphia Flyers left winger Bob The Hound Dog Kelly, here we oer his presentational miniature Stanley Cup trophy from the 1973-74 season. The rst of back to back championship victories for Kelly and his fellow Broad Street Bullies, the Flyers are perfectly featured on this 13 showpiece. The cup and middle section of this spectacular piece remain perfectly intact, with typical tarnishing throughout. Each team members names from the memorable squad have been exquisitely engraved on the front, while no major dings or scrapes exist. Personal trophies from Stanley Cup winners are extremely tough to come by in a hobby where head-turning display pieces are highly desirable, so dont let this end up in anybody elses collection other than your own. Starting Bid: $1,000
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81594 1973 Bobby Hull Game Used Pucks From 50th and 51st Goals in WHA. Accompanied by a hand-signed letter from the great Bobby Hull, these historic Chicago Cougars ocial pucks were sent through the net against the opposing teams goaltender, Andre Gill, on March 28, 1973, when the WHA star tallied his 50th and 51st goals in the new league. Signicantly, the 51st puck was also an overtime game-winner, which propelled Hulls Winnipeg Jets over the Cougars by a score of 4-3. Each piece shows nice wear, and we also have included a post-game image of Hull posing with his classic grin and the 51 puck. Letter of provenance from Bobby Hull. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph on Hull letter). PreCertied by PSA/DNA (autograph on Hull letter). Starting Bid: $375

81595 Circa 1974 Bobby Hull Game Used, Signed Stick. The man known as The Golden Jet, Bobby Hull possessed one of the most intimidating slap shots of his day. Not only was Hulls strength feared due to the speed in which the pucks shot o the stick, but the sticks he used featured a curved blade that caused the pucks to veer high and in all directions. There isnt a better example of Hulls prototypical curved blade than the solid stick oered here. Hulls original black Bulldog tape is also wrapped around the blade, with B. Hull stamped at midshaft, while his traditional groove near the baby-powdered knob is presented, as typical for all sticks used after Hull broke his thumb in the 1960s. One of the best Hull gamers we have ever seen, this beauty also features a personalized ball-point signature on the shaft. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $250

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81596 1987 Marcel Dionne Game Used Stick. In any intelligent conversation about who is among hockeys greatest players ever, it would be a travesty if Marcel Dionnes name isnt at least mentioned. Little Beaver, as was his nickname throughout his career is a member of the exclusive 700-goal club, set an NHL rookie scoring record in 1972 and beat out Wayne Gretzky for the Art Ross Trophy in 1979-80. Oered here is the great Hall of Famers Sher-Wood stick used during the 1987 season. Exhibiting light wear, this piece presents Dionnes typical white tape job on the blade and knob. Date stamped 1987 on the side, it remains uncracked and will display superbly in any high-end game-used hockey memorabilia collection. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions Starting Bid: $150

81599 1988 Paul Coey Game Used, Signed Stick. Possessing ultraquick speed and superior scoring instincts during his Hall of Fame career, Paul Coey was teamed up with hockey legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier on the Edmonton Oilers dominant Stanley Cup-winning squads of the mid-1980s. Oered here is a terric game-used Sher-Wood stick from the defensive powerhouses tenure in Pittsburgh. Signed in bold black felt-tip on the blades original white tape job, this uncracked exemplar is one of the nicest Coey sticks we have seen. From its black tape on the knob, to the all-important Coey 77 stamping on the shaft, this piece is perfect in every way. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $150

81597 Late 1980s/Early 1990s Peter Stastny Game Used Stick. Owner of the suitable nickname Peter the Great, Peter Stastny made a name for himself as one of the best scoring players ever to lace up the skates for the Quebec Nordiques. A six-time NHL All-Star, 1981 Calder Memorial Trophy award winner and inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Stastny used this solid CHIMO stick during the late 1980s/early 1990s. A truly superior example, it remains uncracked, while presenting his traditional white tape on the knob and black tape on the blade. In addition, the shaft has the proper STASTNY P. 26 stamping displayed in black ink, while 26 is also markered on the knob. Father of current NHLer Paul Stastny, the Czech legend will most denitely go down as an elite center, who is in a class of his own, Internationally. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions Starting Bid: $150

81600 1987-88 Jari Kurri Game Used, Signed Stick. A must-have for any discerning collector trying to put together a comprehensive collection of game-used sticks from the Edmonton Oilers dynasty of the 1980s. Oered here is Jari Kurris stick that he used during the 1987-88 season. The pure European goal scorer put superb use on this KOHO stick, which presents the original black tape on the knob and blade, while KURRI is stamped on the shaft. Signed in bold blue felt-tip ink by the 500 Goal Club Member, this uncracked piece will display nicely next to an gamer from his Oilers teammates Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $150

81598 1983 Guy LaFleur Game Used, Signed Stick. Without question one of the highlights in our game-used hockey category, this stick was put to good use by 500-goal scorer and Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Laeur. Few players in the history of professional hockey possessed the pure natural talents, smooth skating and superior scoring touch of this superstar right winger. Oered here is LaFleurs Sher-Wood P.M.P. stick from his 1983 season with the Canadiens. His typical black tape job is present on the blade and white tape on the knob, while it shows nice use throughout. The stick is signed in lightly smeared black sharpie on the side, while it has been stamped 27 Jan 1983 in the proper position. Extremely solid gamer from the popular right winger. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $150

81601 1990 Mark Messier Game Used, Signed Stick. The man who took a page from the book of Joe Namath with a guarantee of a Championship for the 1994 New York Rangers put ne use on this stunning Sher-Wood stick from the prime of his Hall of Fame career. Original black tape is present on the blade and knob of this uncracked piece, which originates from one of the most high quality stick collections ever assembled. Signed in solid blue sharpie, with 1990 inscribed, this piece has the all-important Messier 11 stamp on the shaft. A ne oering from one of the games most durable superstars. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions Starting Bid: $150

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81602 1997 Martin Brodeur Game Used, Signed Stick. Originally obtained from the collection of longtime Edmonton Oilers trainer Rick The Stick Elaschuk, here we oer a terric and rarely seen game-used stick from one of the top 10 goalies in hockey history, Martin Brodeur. Used during the 1997 season by the Devils lifer, and star netminder of the 2000 NHL Stanley Cup Finals and 2002 Olympic Games, this Heaton stick is factory dated 05 Dec 1997 and is personalized to Rick in bold silver ink. Nice use is exhibited with its original tape on the knob and blade, which helps solidify it as one of the nicest Brodeur sticks in the hobby. Letter of Provenance from Rick The Stick Elaschuk. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $250

81603 2003 Wayne Gretzky Personal Heritage Classic Stick and Signed Stick. Oered here is a pair of hockey sticks, representing The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. Neither example was used in a game, as can obviously be determined from their solid condition throughout, but each were once owned by the Hockey Hall of Famer. Included are the following: Gretzkys No. 99 of 3000 limited edition 2003 Heritage Classic stick, which was originally obtained from a high-ranking Edmonton Oilers, who received it from Gretzky. A great commemorative piece from the First Winter Classic, which was played between the Oilers and Canadiens, and held outdoors. Also included is an authentic wooden Titan stick that has been signed and personalized on the blade. Stick presents NM quality and has W. GRETZKY stamped on the shaft. Extremely high quality oering from one of the most highly collected players in all of sports. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA(autograph). Starting Bid: $150

81604 2003-04 Brendan Shanahan Game Worn Detroit Red Wings Jersey. Very visible use is the story on this cherry-red Detroit Red Wings gamer worn by three-time Stanley Cup winner Brendan Shanahan. The 600-goal scorer and leader among active NHL players for goals scored, undoubtedly, slapped quite a few in the net while wearing this stunning piece, lled with stick and board marks. Shanahan is axed to the rear of this shirt in the typical Wings arched style, above the number 14, which is also applied on each sleeve. Hockeytown Authentics screened-on provenance swatch noting 2003-2004 Authentic Game Jersey 1st Set, is axed to the rear interior tail below the original ght strap. A very solid example of a gamer from the future Hall of Famer. LOA from Hockeytown Authentics #35590. Starting Bid: $250

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81605 Circa 1929 New York Americans Game Worn Jersey - One of Only a Few Stars and Stripes Examples Known! For the discerning collector with an eye for the remarkable and the extremely scarce, here we oer an original New York Americans game-worn sweater from the late 1920s. According to Heritage Auctions hockey expert Bill Campbell, only three or four examples of this style exist from the memorable squad, which was the second National Hockey League team to play in the United States. The Amerks, who called Madison Square Garden their home, were the third expansion team in league history, and although it never won the Stanley Cup, the team made it to the seminals twice. Founded in 1925, the Americans franchise was canceled in 1946, with its demise marking the beginning of the NHLs Original Six era from 1942 to 1967. A truly historic and patriotic artifact from the rink, this red, white and blue wool garment is arguably the most attractive of all professional hockey sweaters. Presenting AMERICANS and NEW YORK in all-original felt lettering across the front, with the all-important Alex Taylor & Co. tag in the rear interior tail, it presents an impressive scattering of white felt stars across the entire upper portion. Admittedly, its original rear number no longer remains, which is a result of poor quality thread that was used by the team in the 1920s. Notably, it measures to a smaller than average size, which according to Campbell suggests that it may have been worn by one of the teams smaller players, such as famed Hall of Fame goaltender Roy Shrimp Worters. Terric color is displayed throughout, and despite numerous small unrepaired holes in the fabric, its condition is considered above average when compared to similar style jerseys from the era. A true cornerstone piece, this very well may be one of the last opportunities to pick up an original jersey from the gone, but not forgotten New York Americans. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Style match image courtesy of Classic Auctions. Starting Bid: $5,000

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81606 1950-51 Cal Gardner Game Worn Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey. It was with the Toronto Maple Leafs that Cal Gardner enjoyed his moment in the sun, skating with enough skill to earn a pair of All-Star appearances and helping his team collect two Stanley Cups. Here we present Gardners white home sweater from the Leafs 1950-51 championship campaign. While it is well worn, it remains one of the most desirable and tough Toronto designs. Inner left seam of the garment carries remnants of the Doug Laurie manufacturers tag. The classic Maple Leafs logo has been embroidered to the chest in a fabulous two-color felt and remains in ne presentational condition. Several moth-eaten holes and stains have ravaged the garments lower half, a testament not only to the Gardners on-ice grit but also the terrors of time. Blue-on-white felt 17 has been axed to the verso of the sweater and remain as aglow as the front identiers. Two small team repairs can be found in the rear tail. Signicant for the Bill Barilko Game 5 Stanley Cup goal that clinched for the Maple Leafs over the Montreal Canadiens, Torontos 51 championship has an added sentimental twist as Barilko passed away four months later, a victim of a plane crash. Here then, is a beautiful rare sweater worn by one of Barilkos last on-ice comrades. LOA from Rich Ellis. Starting Bid: $750

81607 1950s Jacques Plante Game Used Montreal Canadiens Stick - Originally Obtained from Team Sta Member. Legendary Hockey Hall of Famer Jacques Plante will forever be recognized as the inventor of the goalie mask and the rst goaltender to wear protective head gear in regulation play. We can only imagine how perfect this oered Plante game-used goalie stick would look in a display with one of his Jason-style masks and vintage photography of the hockey pioneer. Best known for playing on the Montreal Canadiens team from 1953-63, winning the Stanley Cup six times, including ve consecutive wins, Plante put this classic goalie stick to during that highly signicant time period. Originally obtained from the Canadiens publicity director Camil DesRoches, who put together a sought-after collection of gamers during the teams 1956-60 Cup dynasty, this example is one of the earliest Plante sticks ever oered. The CCM Professional piece shows light to moderate use, while all the original tape is displayed at the knob, blade and paddle. PLANTE is stamped on the front of the shaft, in addition an array of stamped signatures throughout, while it remains in tip-top condition. A superb piece of hockey history from one of the most collected stars of the game. Letter of Provence from Gisele Pageau DesRoches. Starting Bid: $250

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81608 1972-74 Reggie Fleming Game Worn Chicago Cougars Jersey. The blood-soaked appearance of this rare gamer will come as no surprise to those who recall Flemings brutal playing style, which spilled several pints of the red stu during twenty seasons on the ice. Reggie the Ruan was particularly instrumental in the Chicago Blackhawks 1961 Stanley Cup Championship, keeping star teammates Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Pierre Pilote safe in his role as enforcer and penalty-killer. This tough sweater from the newly minted World Hockey Association dates to one of Flemings nal great seasons before injuries relegated him to the minors. Jerseys from the WHA (and particularly those from its debut seasons) are greatly coveted for their rarity, and few from that thin supply could match Flemings for collector appeal. The jersey body is crafted from yellow durene, bearing a green tackle twill and yellow chenille logo patch on the chest, joined by his number 6 and assistant captains letter A above. Blood staining and stick marks decorate the lower front, and strong wear is clearly evident throughout including a team repair near front hem. Fleming is screened across the restored rear nameplate, above a green tackle twill number 6, digits which are repeated on each sleeve. Rear interior hem holds a Rawlings [size] 48 manufacturers label and a tag from Gunzos. The jersey derives from the famous collection of the late Kevin Fernbek, a leading gure in Chicago Blackhawks memorabilia. LOA from MeiGray. Starting Bid: $1,000

81609 Late 1970s Rick Middleton Game Worn Boston Bruins Jersey. One of the earliest Rick Middleton Boston Bruins gamers in the hobby, this late 1970s style shirt is caked with game wear, and presents a nice scattering of stick and puck marks throughout. Used shortly before his best season, 1981-82, when he scored a career-high 51 goals and won the Lady Byng Trophy, this stunning shirt presents the teams classic logo patch across the center. Two-color numbers and lettering are stitched on the sleeves and verso, while the proper Stall & Dean and laundry instruction tags are in the neckline. Drafted in 1973 by the New York Rangers, this is a superb gamer from the team where he spent most of his illustrious career. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $500

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81610 1982-83 Pelle Lindbergh Game Worn Philadelphia Flyers Jersey. Oered here is an extremely scarce Philadelphia Flyers jersey worn by the rst European goaltender to win the Venzina Trophy, Pelle Lindbergh. Unfortunately, the Sweden natives story ended in tragedy, when on November 10, 1985, Pelle lost control of his customized Porsche 930 Turbo and collided into the wall of a New Jersey elementary school, fatally injuring himself and severely injuring his two passengers. One of the nicest gamers, representing Lindbergh ever presented at auction, this popular style orange mesh Sandow SK sweater has the proper LINDBERGH in white tackle twill on the back nameplate, while two-color numerals are displayed on the back and sleeves. Jersey exhibits great use, while the proper Sandow Sporting Knit tag is in the collar, in addition to remnants from its ght strap, which was once axed in the interior back tail. Lost, but not forgotten, this gamer is a perfect way to remember one of the greatest goalies of the 1980s. LOA from Byrons Hockeyland. Starting Bid: $1,000
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81611 1984-85 Danny Gare Game Worn Detroit Red Wings Jersey. Most renowned for his quick wrist shot, and his time spent with the Bualo Sabres in the 1970s and early 1980s, here we oer a spectacular late-career gamer worn by star right winger Danny Gare. A beautiful captains sweater representing one of the leagues most storied franchises, this 1984-85 red mesh example shows superb game wear, with stick and puck marks throughout the attractive fabric. There are team repairs on both sleeves, while sewn on numerals and lettering in white tackle twill are presented in their proper positions. The original ght strap remains, and completes this solid gamer from the notable Canadian. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $375

81612 1980-81 Danny Gare Game Worn Bualo Sabres Jersey. He may have been a bit smaller than most of his National Hockey League peers, but very few could match Danny Gares heart. The fearless two-time All-Star right winger, most notably remembered for his time spent with the Bualo Sabres, here we oer his 1980-81 away sweater. An absolutely beautiful blue jersey, it has the proper team logo across the front, in addition to his captains C above the left breast. A Maska Ultral tag is in the neckline, while two-color tackle twill numerals are displayed on the back and sleeves. Its original ght strap has been cut, while it shows nice wear, with burn holes, stick and puck marks throughout. One of the nicest Danny Gare jersey ever oered, this is a terric example from the prime of his career. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $500

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81613 1987 Bobby Clarke and Frank Mahovlich Game Worn Team Canada Summit Series Reunion Jerseys Lot of 2. Not your typical Old-Timers worn jerseys, these extremely heavy duty sweaters, worn during the 15-year reunion of the epic 1972 Summit Series features two of the stars from that memorable event, Bobby Clarke and Frank Mahovlich. Each example shows noticeable use from the three-game exhibition series, which was played in Montreal, Ottawa and Hamilton, with Mahovlichs No. 27 and Clarkes No. 16 displayed on gorgeous white mesh. Each presents the proper Cooper tags in the collar, while attractive Relive the Dream patches are axed to each jerseys left sleeves, and Clarkes has a captains C patch above the left breast. A stunning pair, presenting the highly signicant and historic Canadian style. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Starting Bid: $250

81614 1988-89 Gary Roberts Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey. A vital member of the 1989 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames, Gary Roberts wore this jersey one year before that NHL Championship season when he scored 22 goals and 16 assists. Exhibiting heavy puckering on the teams logo patch and two-color tackle twill numerals and lettering, this jersey represents an extremely popular style among collectors. An impressive scattering of black stick marks is highly visible on this white uniform, which presents its original ght strap in the interior, with a heavily-washed Maska tag in the neckline. A superb jersey from an extremely collectible era of the popular franchise. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $250

81615 1988-99 Doug Wilson Game Worn, Signed Chicago Blackhawks Jersey. The current general manager of the San Jose Sharks, who was an eight-time All-Star as the Chicago Blackhawks highest scoring defenseman of all time, Doug Wilson wore this phenomenal sweater during the 1988-89 season. Great game wear is presented throughout this classic Windy City garment, with a scattering of puck and stick marks throughout. The proper Maska Ultral tag is in the collar, with a bold black signature from Wilson in the interior. Its original ght strap remains, while the teams vibrant logo patch is presented across the front. Superb shirt from the latter part of Wilsons illustrious playing career. LOA from Joe Tomon. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $375
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81616 1989-90 Mario Lemieux Game Worn Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey. Oered here is a superb Mario Lemieux game-worn jersey, which is accompanied by a letter of provenance and an impressive story from a friend of the hockey Hall of Famer. While attending a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens at the Montreal Forum, Lemieuxs friend, whom he has not seen in many years had to get past two levels of stadium security to get into the Pens dressing room. The rst level was easy, as he knew the guard, but he ran into a snag with the sta member manning the dressing room door. When things looked bleak, out of the blue came Lemieux emerging from the dressing room and gave the guard the OK to let him in. Once he was inside the dressing room, Mario gave him this jersey and said This is for all the games you could never play, and came to watch me play instead. A stunning black away jersey, this black CCM [size] 54 shirt shows evident use, while the teams logo patch is presented on front, as is his captains C. The collar tag has a 66 written in black ink, while its original ght strap remains in the interior. Worn during the memorable season in which he won his third All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award, this is a rare chance to obtain a Lemieux jersey that originated from a personal friend of the hockey icon. Letter of provenance from personal friend of Lemieux. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $1,000
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81617 1989-90 Paul Reinhart Game Worn Vancouver Canucks Jersey. During his solid 648-game career in the National Hockey League, star defenseman Paul Reinhart scored 133 goals and 426 assists for 559 points. Oered here is the Ontario natives Vancouver Canucks gamer from the 1989-90 season. An extremely popular style among collectors, this jersey shows nice wear, with stick and puck marks scattered throughout. The Canucks team logo patch sits at front and center, while the proper Maska Ultral tag is in the neckline. Presenting a highly desirable Vancouver 20th Anniversary patch on the left sleeve, this brilliant example is a perfect representation of the Atlanta Flames 1979 draft pick. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $375

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81618 1991-92 Mario Lemieux Game Worn Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey - Championship Season!. Despite only playing 64 games in his injuryplagued 1991-92 season, Mario Lemieux won his third Art Ross Trophy with 131 points. That same season, Super Mario broke his left hand during the second game of the Patrick Division nals forcing him to miss ve games. Again, Lemieux bounced back in superior fashion and still led the playos with 16 goals and 18 assists and amazingly, the Penguins swept the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals that year, while Lemieux won his second Conn Smythe Trophy. Oered here is a highly signicant gamer from that memorable season. This black away Penguins sweater shows nice use, with numerous unrepaired holes, scung and slash marks from the Hall of Famers battles on the ice. Accompanied with an all-important letter from Penguins jersey expert Joe Tomon, this shirt has the proper Maska Ultral tag in the collar, with 54, 3 length written in blue pen indicating the size and customization of the jersey. An attractive 75th NHL patch is axed on the right chest and the Penguins 25th Anniversary patch is on the right sleeve. According to the Tomon letter, this ne exemplar was obtained from Bobby Stewart, head trainer and equipment manager of the Calgary Flames. Great piece, with amazing patches and iron-clad provenance. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $1,000

81619 1993-94 Larry Murphy Game Worn Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey. Oered here is an absolutely hammered 1993-94 Pittsburgh Penguins home jersey used by Pro Hockey Hall of Famer Larry Murphy. Unquestionably, one of the nicest Murphy exemplars ever oered, due to the scattering of team instituted repairs, stick marks and scus, this stunning sweater displays all the proper specs throughout. The teams classic team logo patch is featured across the front, while the proper CCM and [size] 54 tags are in the collar. Worn shortly after the Pens back-to-back Stanley Cup wins of the early 1990s, it also presents two-color tackle twill numerals on the sleeves and verso. A superb example representing one of the most highly collected franchises in all of hockey. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $250

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81620 1994-95 Paul Coey Game Worn Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Finals Jersey. Despite being shocked by the New Jersey Devils by losing in four games in the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals, Paul Coey had one of his best seasons, while the legendary Hall of Famer led all defensemen in the 1994-95 NHL playos with two shorthanded goals. Oered here, from that memorable championship series, is Coeys stunning white knit sweater, which is accompanied with rock solid authenticity. Featuring the attractive Finals patch above the right breast, this shirt exhibits light, but evident wear throughout. The proper single-color tackle twill numerals are presented on the sleeves and verso, while its original ght strap and Paul Boyer 1994-95 season notation are displayed in the interior tail. In addition, the proper East Side and [size] 50 tags are in the collar. Without question, a superb gamer from professional hockeys most celebrated stars. LOA from Hockeytown Authentics #1167. Starting Bid: $250

81621 1995-96 Craig Muni Game Worn and Team Signed Jersey Worn During Last Winnipeg Jets Game! Despite never winning a Stanley Cup Championship during the teams 17 seasons in the National Hockey League, the Winnipeg Jets left its mark as one of the most memorable teams of professional hockey. With three Hall of Famers having played on the red, white and blue hockey club, the Manitoba franchise halted after the 1995-96 season. Oered here is defenseman Craig Munis jersey he wore in the last ever Winnipeg Jets game. According to Heritage hockey expert Bill Campbell, there were three sets of gamers made for each player in the last Jets contest, and this example originated from the teams trainer. An extraordinary rarity, this [size] 56 sweater has the teams classic logo patch across the front, with the Jets Cherished Memories 1972-1996 patch above the right breast. Goals For Kids patch is axed to the left sleeve, with the proper nameplate on the verso, in addition to blue tackle twill numerals on the back and sleeves. In addition, the proper embroidered A Season to Remember Game Worn Limited Edition patch is in the interior tail. As an added feature, 13 players from the nal team tagged Mint black sharpie signatures across the front. A truly historic treasure from the former Canadian franchise. LOA from Bill Campbell/Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $750

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81622 1996-97 Doug Weight Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Jersey. In his time spent in Edmonton, the teams star center Doug Weight led his team to ve consecutive playo appearances, while scoring a personal best 104 points during the teams 1995-96 campaign. This magnicent white jersey was worn during the 1996-97 season, while it presents a scattering of evident wear throughout. The Oilers classic team logo patch is presented across the front, with the A assistant captain patch is above the left breast. Three-color numerals have been stitched on the sleeves and verso, with WEIGHT axed in threecolor tackle twill on the back nameplate. The proper [size] 54 tag is in the collar, with multiple team repairs exhibited throughout. Nice specimen from one of the games premier playmakers. LOA from Edmonton Oilers. Starting Bid: $150

81623 1999 Canadian World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Team Signed Jersey. The Canada mens national junior ice hockey team continues to dominate television ratings and attract heavy desirability among memorabilia collectors. Oered here is a stunning [size] L Nike replica jersey, featuring signatures representing the 1999 squad. Headlined by superstar goalie Roberto Luongo, additional signatures include: Brian Campbell, Tyler Bouck, Kent McDonell, Brad Ference, Adam Mair, Jason Ward, Bryan Allen, Brad Stuart, Blair Betts and others. Each signature is signed in Mint black sharpie, while the jersey exhibits no aws. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs). Starting Bid: $250

81624 2000 Mark Recchi Game Worn Philadelphia Flyers Jersey. At forty-one years of age, Mark Recchis still got it. In fact, in March of 2009, the future Hall of Famer became the oldest player in NHL history to score ve assists. He has also scored more than 1,000 career points, 500-plus career goals and played in more than 1,000 NHL games. Presented here is a jersey that the ageless left winger used during the 2000 season for the Philadelphia Flyers. An array of stick marks is visible on this sweater, which features the NHL 2000 patch on the right breast, in addition to the teams logo patch across the front. Two -color numerals have been applied to the sleeves and verso, with Recchi stitched on the back nameplate. The proper [size] 52 tag is in the neckline, with the original ght strap in the rear interior. An absolutely exemplary garment from the current Boston Bruins superstar. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $250
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81625 2001-02 Ed Belfour Game Worn Dallas Stars Jersey. It really is amazing that in the world of professional sports, from time to time, a special player will go unnoticed, and as a result will end up undrafted. That is exactly what happened in superstar goalie Ed Belfours case. One of hockeys all-time most successful goaltenders wore this spectacular jersey during the 2001-02 season while playing with the Dallas Stars. Belfour helped secure the Stanley Cup a few years before he put this jersey to use on the team that is featured across the chest of this beauty, in the form of a magnicent team logo patch. Texas state patches are axed to each shoulder, with number 20 patches stitched in each sleeve and verso. Belfour is properly applied to the rear nameplate, and the all-important MeiGray 2001-2002 Collection Set 1 swatch is axed to the rear interior tail. Completing this piece, the original ght strap has been attached to the interior rear of this shirt that shows light, but evident use. LOA from Dallas Stars/MeiGray #124138. Starting Bid: $150
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81626 2001 Mats Sundin Hockey Hall of Fame Game Worn Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey. The rst European-born player drafted rst overall in NHL history wore this jersey on November 10, 2001, vs. the New Jersey Devils during the Hockey Hall of Fame Game, a suitable contest considering Mats Sundin will nd himself in the Hall of Fame some day. Accompanied with rock-solid provenance, this royal blue, silver and white stunner showcases an array of black wear marks and appropriate single-game use. Three magnicent patches have been applied to the front of this shirt, the Hall of Fame Game, C and team logo patches. Number 13 is axed to each sleeve and verso, with an embroidered Nov 10, 2001 Game Worn Hockey Hall of Fame Game provenance swatch axed to the interior rear hemline. Sundin has been appropriately axed to the back of this jersey, which also has the proper [size] 58 ap tag in the collar. LOA from Toronto Maple Leafs/MeiGray #113014. Starting Bid: $250

81627 2002-03 Valeri Bure Game Worn Florida Panthers Jersey. The younger brother of National Hockey League star Pavel Bure, and former superstar Russian right winger during his 15 year professional career, Valeri Bure wore this solid example during the 2002-03 with the Florida Panthers. Accompanied with the all-important MeiGray authentication paperwork, this ashy sweater presents the teams unique logo patch across the front, while unique team patches are displayed on the sleeves and above its right breast. The proper [size] 54 tag is in the neckline, while it exhibits light use throughout. Great jersey from the notable player, who was originally drafted in 1992 by the Montreal Canadians. LOA from MeiGray #A06351. Starting Bid: $150

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81628 2002-03 Sergei Fedorov Game Worn Stanley Cup Playos Jersey. In 2008, the player who wore this Detroit Red Wings jersey, Sergei Fedorov scored his 479th goal, a record for a Russianborn player. Fedorov, who is destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame, put noticeable use with multiple team repairs on this classic jersey. The teams logo patch across the front, and the proper single-color numerals and lettering are stitched directly on the cherry red fabric, with the proper [size] 50 ap tag present in the collar. Worn during the 2002-03 postseason, this shirt is sure to catch the eye of the most serious of game-worn gurus. LOA from Hockeytown Authentics #35608. Starting Bid: $375

81629 2002 Mario Lemieux Game Worn Team Canada Olympic Training Camp Jersey. Oered here is a rarely seen style worn by Hall of Fame legend Mario Lemieux during the 2002 training camp for Team Canada. Complete with a scattering of black stick marks and a perfect black sharpie signature on the back RESPECT patch, this piece will most likely ll an important void in any high-end collection of Super Mario. As appropriate, the teams logo patch sits across the front, while the proper Nike [size] 56 and IIHF tags are in the neckline. Lemieuxs singlecolor tackle twill No. 66 and NOB in the same fabric are presented on the back. Accompanied with rock-solid provenance, it is an extremely attractive and scarce example from one of the best. LOA from Canadian Hockey Association. Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA. Auction LOA from James Spence Authentication. Starting Bid: $750

81630 2003-04 Jean-Sebastien Giguere Game Worn Anaheim Mighty Ducks Jersey. Highly desirable alternate style incorporates the vintage laced collar style to create a jersey with aesthetics to match the desirability of its heritage. Owned and operated by star French-Canadian goaltender Giguere, this Mighty Ducks sweater exhibits light but denite wear from the 2003-04 season. Stylish team logo patch is placed at center chest, with number 35 applied to each sleeve and verso in tri-tone tackle twill. Giguere is spelled across rear nameplate. Goalie Style and size 60 tags appear in the collar, and a 2003-2004 Season MeiGray authentication tag is axed to lower interior hem. Fight strap remains attached to lower rear interior tail. A very scarce style almost never seen in the collecting hobby. LOA from MeiGray #B00273. Starting Bid: $150
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81632 2003-04 Dominik Hasek Game Worn Detroit Red Wings Jersey. Detroit Red Wings fans loved his nickname, and the opposing teams despised it. This fantastic sweater was worn by The Dominator, Dominik Hasek, during the 2003-04 season. Jersey 81631 2003-04 Bill Guerin Game Worn Dallas is accompanied with iron-clad provenance from Stars Jersey - Rare Alternate Style! In 2008-09, Hockeytown Authentics, and features the teams veteran right winger Bill Guerin nally was a part of the classic logo patch across the front. Single-color tackle Stanley Cup winning experience, with his Pittsburgh twill was the fabric of choice for the sleeve and verso Penguins. Oered here is a stunning alternate Dallas numerals, in addition to his Hasek, which has been Stars sweater worn by Guerin during the 2003-04 directly axed to the back. Jersey is a [size] 58, as season. Multiple board burns, a small tear and adcan be determined from the tag in the neckline. Solid ditional piling is exhibited on this shirt, which features jersey from one of the games most prominent goalan interesting Lonestar team logo patch at front and tenders. LOA from Hockeytown Authentics #35374. center. The proper three-color numerals and lettering Starting Bid: $300 have been axed directly to the fabric of the back and sleeves, with the proper [size] 58 tag in the collar. Completing this solid piece is MeiGrays authentication swatch in the rear interior tail. Very scarce exemplar of the sparsely worn style. LOA from MeiGray #B02869. Starting Bid: $200
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81633 2003 Dave Lumley Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Heritage Classic Mega Stars Warm-Up Worn Jersey. Still fresh in the minds of hockey fans everywhere, Dave Lumley converted on an extremely important insurance goal against the Islanders in the memorable Oilers 1984 Stanley Cup victory. Oered here is the star forwards warm-up jersey that he wore on November 22, 2003, during the Heritage Classic, when his Edmonton Oilers Mega Stars took on Guy LaFleur and his retired superstars of the Montreal Canadiens. The classic [size] 54 sweater presents the NHL Vintage V above the left breast, while the teams classic logo patch is at front and center. The all-important MeiGray and Canadian Heritage Classic Set #1 tags are in the interior tail and Lumley signed the back sewn-on numeral in bold black sharpie, completing this amazing relic. LOA from Edmonton Oilers. Auction LOA from JSA (autograph). Pre-Certied by PSA/DNA (autograph). Starting Bid: $250

81636 2005-06 Bobby Holik and Vyacheslav Kozlov Game Worn Atlanta Thrashers Jerseys Lot of 2. Oered here is a pair of Atlanta Thrashers jerseys worn by former star veterans Bobby Holik and Vyacheslav Kozlov. The sweaters are accompanied 81635 2004 Aaron Ward Game Worn Jersey with authenticity from MeiGray, while each was worn From Igor Larionov Retirement Exhibition. One during the 2005-06 season. Evident use is displayed of the most inuential players in history, Igor Larionov throughout each shirt, while the proper team logo was instrumental in breaking the barrier that stopped 81634 2003-04 Brendan Shanahan Game patch has been stitched across the fronts. Holiks [size] Soviet players from joining the National Hockey Worn Stanley Cup Playos Jersey. Beautiful 58 jersey has his Alternate captains patch above the League. Known as The Professor, the now retired gamer worn during future Hall of Famer Brendan left breast, while the Kozlov example has a [size] 52 center, the Hall of Famer was a key member of three Shanahans time spent on his most prolic team, the in the collar. Any discerning Thrashers collector will Detroit Red Wings. This sweater was used during the Stanley Cup championships for his Detroit Red Wings. denitely want to jump at the chance to pick this solid 500 Goal Club members 2003-04 season, and displays Oered here is fellow star NHLer Aaron Wards jersey pair. LOA from MeiGray #C00570 and C00817. that was worn during the 2004 Russian benet exhibian impressive scattering of black stick marks. The Starting Bid: $150 Wings classic team logo patch resides across the front, tion game, which was held in honor of Larionovs retirement. Ward, who was a teammate with Larionov with the proper white tackle twill lettering and numerals directly axed to the fabric. Jersey has a [size] on two Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup championship teams, put light use on this stunning jersey, while 56 tag in the collar, in addition to the original ght strap and authentication swatch in the rear interior. A it features a commemorative Larionov patch on the rock-solid exemplar from one of the best in the game. left chest. The white tiedown jersey has WORLD in diagonal lettering across the front, while WARD is on LOA from Hockeytown Authentics #35598. the verso. A terric piece of memorabilia, which pays Starting Bid: $375 homage to one of the classiest Russians of them all. LOA from Joe Tomon. Starting Bid: $150
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81637 2005-06 Tony Amonte Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey. Best known for his days as an oensive powerhouse with the Chicago Blackhawks, Tony Amonte wore this classic sweater during the 2005-06 season with the Calgary Flames. Complete with rock solid MeiGray authenticity, this piece presents denite use and solid scung throughout. The teams logo patch has been stitched on the front, while the Flames 25th Anniversary patch is stitched above the right breast, with the proper threecolor numerals on the sleeves and verso. Two-color Amonte has been directly axed to the back nameplate, and the proper [size] 54 tag is in the collar. Great gamer from the ve-time All-Star who suited up for more than 1,000 NHL games. LOA from MeiGray #C02272. Starting Bid: $150

81638 2005-06 Peter Bondra Game Worn Atlanta Thrashers Jersey. On December 22, 2006, former NHLer Peter Bondra became the 37th player in league history to reach the 500-goal mark, forever solidifying his spot in sports history. Oered here is a game-worn jersey from his 2005-06 season with the Atlanta Thrashers. Exhibiting a light scattering of hit marks on the sleeves, this stunning sweater presents the teams unique logo patch at front and center, while the proper [size] 56 tag is in the collar. BONDRA is displayed on the back nameplate in two-color tackle twill, with its original ght strap remains present in the rear interior tail, as is the all-important MeiGray authentication swatch. An absolutely solid gamer from Bondras only year in Atlanta. LOA from MeiGray #C00582. Starting Bid: $150

81639 2006-07 Erik Christensen Game Worn Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey. When Erik Christensen is called upon for shootouts, he delivers. In fact, as of the end of the 2009-10 season, the former Penguins star scored an impressive 23 goals in 43 attempts. From his 2006-07 campaign with Pittsburgh, here we presents an extremely well used gamer. Presenting the teams classic logo patch across the front, this pieces displays a nice scattering of stock marks, fabric piling and additional wear. The proper [size] 56 tag is in the collar, while its original ght strap remains intact. Super sweater from the Edmonton native, who was drafted by the Pens in 2002. LOA from Pittsburgh Penguins. Starting Bid: $250

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81640 2005-06 Dany Heatley Game Worn Ottawa Senators Jersey. Current star winger for the Minnesota Wild, German native Dany Heatley wore this gamer during the 2005-06 season with the Ottawa Senators. Drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers as the second overall pick in the 2000 NHL Draft, Heatley put evident use on this cherry red beauty, which presents the proper team logo at front and center. Twocolor tackle twill numerals are displayed on the back and sleeves, while the proper NOB has been applied on the back nameplate. The original ght strap remains, and the MeiGray authentication swatch is presented in the rear interior tail. A nice representation from the popular league veteran. LOA from MeiGray #C07696. Starting Bid: $150

81641 2005-06 and 2006-07 Kristian Huselius Game Worn Calgary Flames Jerseys Lot of 2. Oered here is a pair of game-worn jerseys from the fast, skillfull left winger, who currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kristian Huselius. Each shirt was worn during his time spent with the Calgary Flames, while the following are included: 2005-06 alternate style shirt, which presents the teams 25th anniversary patch above the right breast. Light use is exhibited on the [size] 56 example. Also included is his 2006-07 Flames jersey, which features an attractive draw string collar. Nice use is exhibited on this piece, which also is a [size] 56. LOA from MeiGray #C02311 and #D10495. Starting Bid: $150

81642 2005-06 Brenden Morrow Game Worn Jersey. The current team captain of the Dallas Stars, and one of the NHLs premier left wingers, Brenden Morrow wore this stunning jersey during the 2005-06 season. A scattering of use is displayed on this shirt, with various slashing marks, number puckering and scu marks. Featured is the teams logo patch across the front, with the proper [size] 56 tag is in the neckline, and his assistant captains A, numerals and lettering, all in three-color tackle twill. MeiGrays authentication swatch is axed in the back rear interior, as is the original ght strap. Solid example worn by the Stars consistent phenom. LOA from MeiGray #C03190. Starting Bid: $150

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81644 2006-07 Brian Gionta Game Worn New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Playos Jersey. He may be smaller than most of the other players, but 81643 2005-06 Chris Pronger Game Worn nobody outmatches Brian Giontas heart and tenacious Edmonton Oilers Jersey - Rare Alternate Jersey! Despite his Edmonton Oilers falling just short hustle. Oered here is a New Jersey Devils jersey that the current Montreal Canadiens player wore during the of a Stanley Cup championship in 2006, the same season he wore this oered jersey, Chris Pronger tallied 2006-07 season. This jersey has it all, from Giontas elasticized sleeves, to the teams 25th Anniversary a team-leading 21 points in that years playos. This catalog listing oers Prongers rarely seen Oilers alter- patch above the right breast. The lettering and numernate style sweater, which was worn during the 2005- als consist of attractive two-color tackle twill, with the proper [size] 52 tag in the collar. Its original right 06 regular season. The teams unique logo patch is displayed at front and center, with the proper stringed strap and MeiGray authentication swatch reside in the rear interior tail of this spectacular shirt, from one of collar. Jersey shows light, but evident wear throughGiontas most successful seasons as a pro. LOA from out, while it has a [size] 58 tag in the neckline and New Jersey Devils/MeiGray #D04430. team-instituted Set 1 2005/2006 tag in the lower interior tail. Superb exemplar from the star player, who Starting Bid: $150 went on to win the Stanley Cup championship the following year as member of the Anaheim Ducks. LOA from MeiGray #C03626. Starting Bid: $250
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81645 2006-07 Scott Gomez Game Worn New Jersey Devils Jersey. The rst ever Latino NHL player, currently playing center for the Montreal Canadiens, Scott Gomez wore this solid gamer during the 2006-07 season with the New Jersey Devils. Gomez was a key contributor for the Devils during the teams 2002-03 Stanley Cup Championship run, and the oered sweater is similar to the examples he wore during that memorable period of his career. Light but evident use is exhibited on the jersey that presents the proper team logo patch across the front, with twocolor numerals on the sleeves and verso. The superb garment has Gomez properly placed on the back nameplate, while its original ght strap is present in the rear interior tail. Its size tag has been removed from the collar, while an attractive 25th anniversary patch is stitched above the right breast. Without question, an exemplary specimen from one of the games brightest stars. LOA from New Jersey Devils/MeiGray #D04622. Starting Bid: $150

81646 2006 Viktor Kozlov Game Worn New York Islanders Jersey - With Bob Bourne HOF Patch! Worn on November 25, 2006, the night New York Islanders legend Bob Bourne was inducted into the teams Hall of Fame, here we present league star Viktor Kozlov highly desirable bright orange jersey. Dated to that particular game by its accompanied MeiGray paperwork, and BB patch above the right breast, this stunning sweater also features the teams classic logo patch across the front. The Russian native put light wear on this shirt, which also displays the proper two-color tackle twill numerals and lettering in their proper positions, while its original ght strap remains in the interior tail. Superb exemplar from the special night for the New York franchise. LOA from New York Islanders/MeiGray #D05077. Starting Bid: $150

81647 2006-07 Alexander Ovechkin Game Worn Jersey, w/Photomatch. In his young career, NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin has already been named an All-Star three times, won Rookie of the Year in 2005, was named Sporting News Player of the Year three times and signed the most lucrative contract in league history. Not bad for a 24 year old. Oered here is a Washington Capitals sweater Ovechkin wore during the 2006-07 season. This cornerstone piece displays a nice scattering of wear throughout, and is accompanied with MeiGrays Getty Images 8.5x11 photomatch print from the 4/4/2007 game, in which the jersey was worn. Team logo and A assistant captains patch have been axed on the front, with threecolor lettering and numerals on the sleeves an verso. Jersey has the proper [size] 58 tag in the collar, with MeiGrays authentication swatch and original ght strap present in the rear interior. Without question, this jersey is sure to increase in desirability every year as the young phenom gets closer Hall of Fame status. LOA from Washington Capitals/MeiGray #D10118. Starting Bid: $1,500
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81648 2006-07 Jason Spezza Game Worn Ottawa Senators Jersey. Star center for Ottawas No. 1 scoring line, and the teams second overall pick of the 2001 NHL Draft, Jason Spezza wore this solid gamer during the 2006-07 season. One of the most popular current Canadian professionals, Spezza put light use on this [size] 54 CCM shirt, which presents the teams logo patch across the front. The proper two-color tackle twill numerals are on the sleeves and verso, while white lettered SPEZZA is properly afxed to the back nameplate. Its original ght strap remains in the lower interior tail, while the all-important MeiGray authentication swatch is also in the interior tail. Superb exemplar from one of the games brightest stars. LOA from Ottawa Senators/MeiGray #D07654. Starting Bid: $150
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81649 2006-07 Paul Stastny Game Worn Jersey. Son of Hockey Hall of Famer Peter Stastny, Paul wore this desirable Avalanche uni during the 2006-07 season, in which he contributed with 78 points. Jersey shows denite wear, with slash marks and piling in the interior. The proper [size] 56 tag is axed in the neckline, with the team logo patch presented front and center. Single-color Stastny is axed on the back nameplate, with three-colored numerals on the sleeves and verso. This stunning sweater comes with iron-clad authentication from MeiGray, as is reinforced with the companys authentication swatch in the rear interior tail. Solid jersey from the young playmaker. Authentication from MeiGray #D08929. Starting Bid: $150

81650 2006-07 Shea Weber Game Worn Nashville Predators Jersey. To demonstrate the sheer power that Canadian star Shea Weber possesses, one would have to look no further than the 2010 Winter Olympics match versus Germany, when the young defensemans slap shot actually passed throughout the meshing of the net behind the opposing goaltender for the teams second score. Oered here is his Nashville Predators jersey Weber wore during the 2006-07 NHL season. Exhibiting multiple team repairs and stick marks throughout, this eyepopping sweater presents the teams huge logo patch at front and center. Weber is properly axed to the back nameplate in white tackle twill, and the sleeve and verso numerals consist of two-color tackle twill. An absolutely stunning jersey that will serve as a perfect display piece and a solid investment. LOA from Nashville Predators/MeiGray #D03105. Starting Bid: $150

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81651 2007-08 Ilya Kovalchuk Game Worn Atlanta Thrashers Jersey. Currently, the star alternate captain of the New Jersey Devils, and the rst overall pick of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Ilya Kovalchuk wore this ashy Atlanta Thrashers sweater during the 2007-08 season. A three-time All-Star and Rocket Richard winner as the leagues top goal scorer in 2004, the star Soviet put noticeable use on this jersey, which displays the teams logo patch across the front and the NHL All-Star Game patch above the right breast. The proper CCM [size] 56 tag is in the neckline, while its original ght strap is in the lower interior tail. Superb exemplar representing one of pro hockeys up-andcomers. LOA from Atlanta Thrashers/MeiGray #E06365. Starting Bid: $150

81652 2007-08 Ilya Kovalchuk Game Worn Atlanta Thrashers Jersey. One of the most prolic oensive players in the game, three-time All-Star Ilya Kovalchuk won the Rocket Richard Trophy as the leagues leading goal-scorer in 2004. Oered here is a gamer he wore a few years later, during another impressive season with the Atlanta Thrashers. An absolutely gorgeous sweater, it presents a vibrant team logo patch on the front, while the 2008 All-Star patch is displayed above the right breast. The proper NOB is applied on the back nameplate, in addition to sewn-on numerals on the front and back. The original ght strap remains, and the all-important MeiGray authentication tag is in the lower rear exterior tail. A great opportunity to own a solid jersey from the Russian native. LOA from Atlanta Thrashers/MeiGray #E04285. Starting Bid: $150

81653 2007-08 Jordan Staal Game Worn Jersey. The second overall pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft, Staal has since proven the wisdom of that choice, his huge size and aggressive play making him one of the most intimidating gures in the NHL. Gronk, as he is called by his teammates, put some hard-hitting wear into this Pittsburgh Penguins sweater used during his sophomore season, with a couple small specks of blood on the chest and small holes in the left elbow and right shoulder. Large team logo patch dominates the chest, with number 11 applied in two-tone tackle twill to sleeves and verso, where Staal is spelled across rear nameplate. Pittsburgh 250th anniversary patch is applied to right sleeve. Size 58 tag is axed at interior collar, and a label applied by Dana Heinze, the head equipment manager of the Penguins, appears in the tail, attributing the jersey to 2007-2008 Set #2. Team letter from Pittsburgh Penguins. Starting Bid: $375
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81654 2009-10 Sidney Crosby Game Worn Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey with Photo Match. Matched in pre-NHL debut hype only by Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby was such a clear rst choice for the 2005 NHL draft that the lottery to determine the team picking order was widely called The Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes. Much to the joy of Penguins fans, Pittsburgh emerged with the coveted rst draft spot, bringing Crosby onto the ice with the legendary veteran Mario Lemieux for what would prove to be the latters nal twenty-six games of his career. And the torch was passed. Presented is a road white sweater worn during the 2009-10 season, when the NHL superstar tied Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos for the lead in goals scored, with 51, earning him the Rocket Richard Trophy. The jersey sports a large logo patch at the chest, and the captains letter C just below the left shoulder. Number 87 appears at each bicep and on verso, where it is placed beneath a boldly lettered Crosby on the rear nameplate. Cutting Edge Sports makers label appears at interior rear hem, noting the Penguins exclusivity and Set #1 2009-2010. Fight strap remains axed just above. Several stick and board marks decorate the jersey front and sleeves, in addition to multiple team-instituted repairs, supplying the details which make a photo match possible. Worn in every away game from October 8, 2009 to January 16, 2010, a better example from the future Hall of Famers fth season does not exist. LOA from Pittsburgh Penguins #91040. Starting Bid: $2,500

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SESSION THREE
Mail, Fax, Internet & Phone Extended Bidding Signature Auction #7041 Friday, November 11, 2011 | 10:00PM CT | Dallas | Lots 81655-82384
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81655 1887 N172 Old Judge Ezra Sutton - Strike, Looking at Ball SGC 50 VG/EX 4.

81657 1889 Goodwin Baseball Season of 1889 N172 Checklist.

81659 1910 E91C American Caramel Walter Johnson SGC 40 VG 3.

81661 1909-11 T206 Piedmont Addie Joss, Pitching SGC 60 EX 5.

81663 1909-11 T206 Piedmont Bobby Wallace, Portrait PSA EX-MT 6.

81664 1910 T210 Old Mill Red Borders Series Six - Blue Grass League Collection (18).

81656 1887 N284 Gold Coin Charlie Bastian PSA Good 2.

81660 1909-11 T206 81658 1909 T204 Ramly Wild Piedmont Ty Cobb, Bat On Bill Donovan SGC 50 VG/EX 4. Shoulder SGC 30 Good 2.

81662 1909-11 T206 Piedmont Rube Marquard Portrait SGC 60 EX 5.

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81665 1910-11 T3 Turkey Red Christy Mathewson #27 PSA Authentic.

81668 1911 D304 Weber Bakery Arthur Fletcher SGC 40 VG 3.

81671 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders Mathewson/ Bridwell PSA EX 5.

81674 1911 T205 Hassan Gold Border Jimmy Frick, Newark PSA EX 5.

81677 1911 T205 Hassan John Rowan PSA EX 5.

81666 1911 D304 Brunners Bread George Bell SGC 40 VG 3.

81669 1911 D304 Brunners Bread Mike Kelly SGC 40 VG 3.

81672 1911 T205 Hassan Bill Dahlen PSA EX 5.

81675 1911 T205 Piedmont Ed Grant PSA EX 5.

81678 1911 T205 Sweet Caporal Joe Tinker PSA EX 5.

81667 1911 D304 General Baking Otis Crandall, No Team SGC 20 Fair 1.5.

81670 1911 D304 Brunners Bread Arthur Shafer SGC 30 Good 2.

81673 1911 T205 Honest Long Cut Ray Fisher PSA EX 5.

81676 1911 T205 Hassan John Nee, Newark PSA EX 5.

81679 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Clarke/Byrne PSA EX 5.

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81680 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Mathewson/Meyers PSA EX 5.

81683 1920 W522 Babe Ruth #48 PSA Authentic. 81686 1928 W513 Baseball Players Uncut Strip PSA Authentic.

81689 1930 W554 Lou Gehrig PSA Authentic.

81693 1933 Tattoo Orbit Red Lucas SGC 84 NM 7.

81690 Signed Baseball Hall of Famers Reprint Card Collection (20).

81681 1915 Cracker Jack Home Run Baker #2 SGC 50 VG/EX 4.

81684 1921 V61 Neilsons Chocolate Ty Cobb, Type 2 SGC 20 Fair 1.5. 81687 1928 Tharps Ice Cream Lou Gehrig #26 BVG Fair 1.5.

81694 1933 Tattoo Orbit Jackson Riggs Stephenson SGC 84 NM 7.

81691 1933 Delong Mickey Cochrane #6 BVG G-VG 2.5.

81682 1915 Cracker Jack Frank Laporte #98 PSA NM 7.

81685 1925 Exhibit Champions Babe Ruth SGC 20 Fair 1.5.

81695 1934 Goudey Bill Hallahan #82 PSA NM+ 7.5. 81688 1928 W513 Baseball Uncut Panel of Eight Cards PSA NM 7.

81692 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig #160 SGC 40 VG 3.

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81699 1939 Play Ball Joe 81696 1934-36 Diamond DiMaggio #26 SGC 60 EX 5. Stars Ernie Lombardi Earnie Error #36 PSA NM 7.

81702 1941 Goudey Hugh Mulcahy, Green #1 PSA VGEX 4.

81705 1941 Goudey Bill Posedel,Green #19 PSA EXMT 6.

81708 1941 Play Ball Pee Wee Reese #54 SGC 60 EX 5.

81700 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams #92 SGC 80 EX/NM 6. 81697 1936 Exhibit 4 On 1 Gehrig/Lazzeri/Gomez/ Rung PSA Good 2. 81703 1941 Goudey Vito Tamulis, Blue #17 PSA EX-MT 6. 81706 1941 Goudey Carl Hubbell, Green #20 PSA VG-EX 4.

81709 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio #71 SGC 30 Good 2.

81698 1936 Wheaties Series 3 Lou Gehrig Panel.

81701 1939 Play Ball Rick Ferrell #39 PSA NM-MT 8. 81704 1941 Goudey Whitlow Wyatt, Blue #18 PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 - Highest Blue Variation. 81707 1941 Goudey Stanley Andrews, Green SP #24 SGC 60 EX 5.

81710 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio #71 SGC 40 VG 3.

81711 1940s-1950s Brooklyn Dodgers Card Collection (49) With many HoFers.

81712 1948 Leaf Baseball PSA-Graded Collection (13) With Musial.


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81713 1948 Leaf Elmer Valo #29 SGC 88 NM/MT 8.

81716 1951 Bowman Bob Feller #30 SGC 88 NM/MT 8.

81719 1951 Fischers Bread Label Ralph Branca PSA PR 1.

81723 1952 Topps Early Wynn #277 PSA NM-MT 8.

81727 1954 Bowman Mickey Mantle #65 PSA EX+ 5.5.

81720 1952 Tip Top Bread Label Gil Hodges PSA Poor 1. 81717 1951 Bowman Floyd 81714 1950 Bowman Ted Kluszewski #62 PSA NM-MT 8. Baker #87 PSA Mint 9.

81724 1953 Bowman Color Yogi Berra #121 SGC 84 NM 7.

81728 1954 Bowman Ted Williams #66 PSA VG-EX+ 4.5.

81725 1953 Stahl-Meyer Franks Roy Campanella PSA Poor 1. 81721 1952 Topps Red Rolfe #296 PSA NM-MT 8. 81715 1951 Bowman Whitey Ford #1 PSA EX 5. 81718 1951 Bowman Larry Doby #151 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5.

81729 1954 Bowman Duke Snider #170 PSA NM-MT 8.

81726 1953 Topps Pee Wee Reese #76 BVG NM-MT+ 8.5.

81722 1952 Topps George Metkovich #310 PSA NM-MT 8.


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81730 1954 Red Heart Richie Ashburn PSA NM-MT 8.

81733 1954 Topps Ted Williams #250 PSA EX-MT 6.

81736 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax #123 PSA EX-MT+ 6.5.

81740 1957 Topps Rocky Colavito #212 PSA NM-MT 8.

81744 1958 Topps Sluggers Supreme #321 PSA NM-MT 8.

81741 1958 Topps Baseball Complete Set (494).

81731 1954 Topps Jackie Robinson #10 PSA NM 7.

81734 1955 Bowman Al Kaline #23 GAI Mint 9.

81737 1956 Topps Roberto Clemente #33 PSA NM 7.

81745 1958 Topps Mickey Mantle AS #487 SGC 92 NM/ MT+ 8.5.

81742 1958 Topps Dick Williams - Yellow Letters #79 PSA NM-MT 8. 81738 1956 Topps Baseball Complete Set (340).

81732 1954 Topps Ernie Banks #94 PSA EX-MT 6.

81735 1955 Topps Don Zimmer #92 PSA NM-MT 8.

81746 1961 Topps Bill Skowron #371 PSA Mint 9.

81743 1958 Topps Sandy Koufax #187 PSA NM-MT 8. 81739 1957 Topps Ted Williams #1 SGC 84 NM 7.

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81747 1962 Topps Willie Mays #300 BVG NM-MT 8. 81750 1964 Topps Jim Mikol #36 SGC 96 Mint 9.

81753 1967 Topps Bob Priddy, No Trade Line #26 PSA Mint 9.

81756 1967 Topps John Kennedy #111 PSA Mint 9.

81759 1967 Topps Fritz Peterson #495 PSA Mint 9.

81760 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan/Koosman Rookie #177 PSA EX-MT 6. 81748 1964 Topps Mickey Mantle #50 SGC 86 NM+ 7.5. 81751 1964 Topps Billy Reay #38 SGC 96 Mint 9. 81754 1967 Topps Chico Salmon #43 PSA Mint 9. 81757 1967 Topps Roberto Clemente #400 BVG Mint 9.

81749 1964 Topps Roberto Clemente #440 SGC 88 NM/ MT 8. 81755 1967 Topps Mike McCormick, With Trade Line #86 PSA Mint 9.

81758 1967 Topps Andy Etchebarren #457 PSA Mint 9.

81761 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan/Koosman Rookie #177 PSA NM-MT 8 (OC).

81752 1964 Topps Floyd Smith #42 SGC 96 Mint 9.

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81770 1950 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (252). 81775 1953 Stahl-Meyer Franks Brooklyn Dodgers PSA Authentic Pair (2).

81766 Signed 1930s Baseball Hall of Famers Card Collection (6). 81762 1968 Topps Mets Rookie Stars #177 GAI NMMT+ 8.5. 81771 1950 Drakes Cakes Baseball Brooklyn Dodgers Collection (6).

81780 1954 Topps Baseball Complete Set (250).

81781 1954 Topps Baseball Complete Set (250).

81776 Signed 1953 Topps Baseball Hall of Famers Collection (5).

81767 1933, 1934 and 1936 World Wide Gum Baseball Collection (30).

81777 1954 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (224) With Williams.

81763 1968 Topps Managers Dream #480 PSA Mint 9. 81772 1952 Topps Baseball Starter Set (86 Dierent) With High Numbers. 81764 1910s - 20s Vintage Baseball Card PSA-Graded Type Collection (10).

81782 1955 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (320) Plus Six Variations.

81768 1941 R324 Goudey Baseball PSA-Graded Group (6).

81778 1954 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (224).

81783 1956 Topps Baseball Complete Set (340).

81769 1941 Goudey Baseball Collection (19) With Hubbell and Short Print. 81765 1922 E120 American Caramel American League and National League Albums Pair (2).
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81773 1952 Topps Baseball PSA-Graded Collection (4).

81779 1954 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (224) With PSA EX-MT Mantle.

81784 1957 Swift Meats Baseball PSA EX-MT 6 Pair (2).

81774 1953 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (160).

81785 1958 Topps Baseball Complete Set (494).

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81803 1955 Bowman Football Complete Set (160). 81791 1968 Topps Baseball PSA-Graded Collection (5).

81786 1958 Topps Baseball PSA NM-MT 8 Collection (7).

81792 1968 Topps Baseball Near Set (594/598) With PSA NM-MT Mantle and Bench RC.

81796 1955 Topps Niles Kinnick #6 PSA NM-MT 8.

81799 1959 Topps Jerry Kramer #116 PSA Mint 9. 81804 1955 Topps AllAmerican Football Complete Set (100).

81787 1959 Topps Baseball Near Set (568/572). 81793 1969 Topps Baseball Decals PSA-Graded Collection (10).

81788 1963 Fleer Baseball High Grade Collection With Checklist (130). 81794 1970 Topps Baseball Near Set (718/720).

81797 1958 Topps Gene Filipski #1 PSA NM-MT 8 Only Four Nicer!

81805 1957 Topps Football 81800 1967 Topps Jack Kemp Partial Set (121/154) with #24 PSA Mint 9. Unitas, Hornung and Sherman Variation.

81806 1958 Topps Football Complete Set (132).

81801 1948 Through 1951 Bowman Football & Basketball Collection (81). 81789 1964 Topps Baseball Collection With Many Hall Of Famers (453). 81795 1982 & 1983 Diamond Classics Collection (70) with 38 Signed Cards!

81798 1958 Topps Jim Brown #62 SGC 80 EX/NM 6. 81802 1950 Bowman Football Complete Set (144).

81807 1958 Topps Football Complete Set (132).

81790 1965 Topps Baseball Complete Set (598).

81808 1961 Topps Football Blanda & Checklist PSA Mint 9 Pair (2).
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81836 Circa 1975 Joe Rudi Game Used Bat. 81813 1924 Franklyn Davey Boxing Complete Set (25) #10 on the PSA Set Registry. 81821 1961 - 1980 O-PeeChee and Topps Hockey PSA-Graded Hall Of Famers Collection (9). 81822 Circa 1930 Paul & Lloyd Waner Team Index Bats (2), Game Used. 81817 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 SGC 84 NM 7. 81823 1930s Babe Ruth Retail Model Bat. 81824 1940s Brooklyn Dodgers Team Index Bat. 81814 1956 Topps Adventure Joe Louis #41 PSA Mint 9. 81825 1951-52 Joe DiMaggio Team Index Bat, Game Used. 81826 1955 Carl Furillo Game Issued Bat. 81810 1964 Philadelphia Football PSA-Graded Group (5). 81818 1979/80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Signed Rookie Card. 81827 1950s Al Dark Game Used Bat. 81828 1967 Boston Red Sox American League Championship Black Bat. 81829 1960s Maury Wills Game Used Bat. 81830 Johnny Bench Signed 1968 All-Star Game Replica Bat. 81819 1957/58 Parkhurst Hockey Near Set (49/50). 81831 1974 Robin Yount Game Issued Rookie Bat. 81832 Circa 1975 Bucky Dent Game Used Bat. 81833 Circa 1975 Lee May Game Used Bat. 81834 Circa 1975 Jim Sundberg Game Used Bat. 81835 Circa 1975 Robin Yount Game Used Bat.
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81837 1970s Rod Carew Game Used Bat.

81809 1960s Topps & Fleer Jack Kemp PSA NM-MT 8 Collection (5).

81838 1970s-80s Minor Stars Game Used Bats Lot of 7. 81839 Circa 1980 George Foster Game Used Bat. 81840 Circa 1980 Gary Carter Game Used Bat. 81841 Circa 1980 Rod Carew Game Issued Bat. 81842 Circa 1980 Greg Luzinski Game Used Bat. 81843 Circa 1980 Bob Horner Game Used Bat. 81844 Early 1980s Carl Yastrzemski Game Used Bat. 81845 1983 Carl Yastrzemski Signed Game Issued Bat.

81811 1980s Montana & Marino PSA Mint 9 Rookie Card Pair (2).

81815 1959 Topps Gordie Howe #63 PSA NM-MT 8.

81846 1980s Major League Stars Game Used Bats Lot of 6. 81847 Mid-1980s Bill Buckner Game Used Bat. 81848 1980s Steve Garvey Game Used Bat. 81849 1980s Roberto Clemente, Jr. Game Used Bat. 81850 Mid-1980s Wade Boggs Game Used Bat.

81812 1961 Fleer Jerry West #43 PSA EX-MT 6.

81816 1979/80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky #18 BVG NM+ 7.5.

81820 1960-1988 Topps & O-Pee-Chee Collection (40) With Brett Hull, Bourque and Gretzky Rookies!

81851 1980s Ryne Sandberg Game Issued Bat. 81852 1980s Dale Murphy Game Issued Bat. 81853 1980s Dale Murphy Game Used Bat. 81854 1980s Mike Schmidt Game Used Bat. 81855 1980s Reggie Jackson Game Used Bat. 81856 1986-88 Ken Griey, Sr. Game Used Bat. 81857 1987-89 Carlton Fisk Game Used Bat. 81858 Late 1980s Bo Jackson Game Used Bat. 81859 1990s Wade Boggs Game Used Bat. 81860 Circa 1990 Robin Yount Game Used Bat. 81861 Circa 1990 Paul Molitor Game Used Bat. 81862 Circa 1990 Paul Molitor Signed Game Bat. 81863 Circa 1990 Carlton Fisk Game Issued Bat.

81867 Circa 1990 Fred McGri Game Issued Bat. 81868 Circa 1990 Lou Whitaker Game Used Bat. 81869 Circa 1990 Andre Dawson Game Used Bat. 81870 Circa 1990 Paul Molitor Game Used Bat. 81871 Circa 1990 Kirby Puckett Game Issued Bat. 81872 Circa 1990 Albert Belle Game Used Bat. 81873 Circa 1993 Edgar Martinez Game Used Bat. 81874 Circa 1990 Je Bagwell Game Used Bat.

81883 Mid-1990s Manny Ramirez Game Used Bat. 81884 1990s Tony Gwynn Game Used Bat. 81885 1990s Frank Thomas Game Issued Bat. 81886 1990s Robin Ventura Game Used Bat. 81887 1990s Carlos Delgado Game Used Bat. 81888 1990s Frank Thomas Game Used Bat. 81889 1990s Roberto Alomar Game Used Bat. 81890 1990s Sammy Sosa Game Used Bat. 81891 1990s John Smoltz Game Used Bat.

81900 Circa 2000 Alex Rodriguez Game Used Bat.

81906 Circa 1927 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball. 81901 1919-21 St. Louis Browns Team Signed Baseball.

81907 Circa 1928 Babe Ruth Signed Baseball.

81902 1927 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball.

81875 Circa 1990 Major League Stars Game Used Bats Lot of 6. 81876 Circa 1990 Rafael Palmeiro Game Used Bat. 81877 Circa 1990 Gary Sheeld Game Used Bat. 81878 1980s-90s Jim Rice & Eddie Murray Game Used Bats. 81879 1991-97 John Smoltz Batting Practice Used Bat. 81880 1990s Barry Larkin Game Used Bat. 81881 1990s Cecil Fielder Game Used Bat. 81882 1993-97 Fred McGri Game Used Bat.

81892 Mid-1990s Mark McGwire Game Used & Signed Bat. 81893 1996-98 Paul Molitor Game Used Bat. 81894 Circa 2000 3,000 Hit Club Signed Bat. 81895 1999-2001 Roberto Alomar Game Used Bat.

81903 1927 Oakland Oaks Team Signed Baseball. 81908 Late 1920s Babe Ruth & Ty Cobb Signed Baseball.

81864 Circa 1990 Major League Stars Game Used Bats Lot of 5. 81865 Circa 1990 Eddie Murray Game Used Bat. 81866 Circa 1990 Will Clark Game Issued Bat.

81904 Circa 1927 Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby 81896 2000s Ivan Rodriguez & G.C. Alexander Signed Game Issued Bat. Baseball. 81897 2000s Lance Berkman Game Used Bat. 81898 Circa 2000 Nomar Garciaparra Game Used Bat.

81909 Circa 1930 Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball.

81899 2000 Barry Bonds Promotional Model Bat.

81905 Circa 1927 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball.


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81916 1931-32 Brooklyn Dodgers Partial Team Signed Baseball.

81924 1938 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball.

81910 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth 81913 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball. & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball.

81920 Circa 1935 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball with St. Louis Cardinals. 81917 Early 1930s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball, PSA/DNA VG+ 3.5.

81925 1939 World Series Game Used Baseball Signed by Red Rung.

81911 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth 81914 1931 Babe Ruth Single & Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball. Signed Baseball.

81921 1935 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. 81918 1933 Rube Walberg 129th Career Victory Final Out Game Used Baseball.

81926 1939 World Series Game Used Baseball Signed by Joe DiMaggio.

81922 1936 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball.

81927 1940 Cincinnati Reds Team Signed Baseball.

81912 Circa 1930 Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig & Ed Barrow Signed Baseball.

81915 1931 Babe Ruth & Rabbit Maranville Signed Baseball.

81919 Circa 1934 Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig & Jimmie Foxx Signed Baseball.

81923 1936 Berlin Olympics United States Team Signed Baseball.

81928 Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball.

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81929 1940s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball.

81934 1944 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

81939 Circa 1955 Jackie Robinson Single Signed Baseball.

81944 1957 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Baseball with Mel Ott.

81949 1960s Baseball Hall of Famers Signed Index Cards Lot of 12.

81930 1940s Honus Wagner Signed Baseball.

81935 1945 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball in Vintage Display.

81940 Circa 1955 Jackie Robinson & Roy Campanella Signed Baseball.

81945 1958 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball.

81950 1960s Elston Howard Signed Baseball.

81931 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

81936 1948 Boston Red Sox Team Signed Baseball.

81941 1950s Jackie Robinson Signed Baseball.

81946 1958 Cleveland Indians Team Signed Baseball.

81951 1961 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

81932 1942 National League All-Star Team Signed Baseball.

81937 1949 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

81942 1956 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball.

81947 1958 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball (25 Signatures).

81952 1962 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball.

81933 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

81938 1950 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball.

81943 1957 Milwaukee Braves Team Signed Baseball (World Champions).

81948 Circa 1960 Baseball Stars Signed Baseball with Walter OMalley.

81953 1964 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Baseball.

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81954 1966 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Signed Baseball with Clemente.

81959 1974 Los Angeles Dodgers Partial Team Signed Baseball.

81964 1989 Oakland As Team Signed Baseball.

81969 1990s Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams Multi Signed Photograph.

81974 Circa 2000 Stan Musial Single Signed Baseballs PSA Mint 9 Lot of 12.

81955 1968 Old Timers Game Signed Baseball with Medwick, Appling.

81960 1970s Hank Greenberg Single Signed Baseball.

81965 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle Single Signed Baseball, PSA Mint 9.

81970 1994 Barry Bonds Single Signed Baseball & Plaque Display.

81975 Circa 2000 Cal Ripken Jr. Single Signed Baseballs PSA Mint+ 9.5 Lot of 12.

81976 2001 Topps Archive Reserve Complete Set of Thirty Single Signed Baseballs. 81966 Circa 1990 Joe DiMaggio & Mickey Mantle with Nicknames Dual Signed Baseball. 81971 Circa 1995 Cal Ripken Jr. Single Signed Baseballs Lot of 12. 81977 2003 Rafael Palmeiro 500th Home Run Game Used Baseballs (2).

81956 1972 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with Munson.

81961 1970s Hank Aaron & Sadaharu Oh Dual-Signed Baseball.

81972 1995 Atlanta Braves Team Signed Baseball. 81957 1970s Edd Roush Single Signed Baseball. 81962 Circa 1980 Leo Durocher Single Signed Baseball, PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. 81967 1990s Gerald Ford Single Signed Baseball, PSA/ DNA Mint 9.

81978 2000s George W. Bush Western White House Baseball. 81973 Circa 2000 Yogi Berra Single Signed Baseballs PSA Mint 9 Lot of 12.

81958 1973 New York Mets Team Signed Baseball.

81963 1980s 500 Home Run Club Baseball Signed by 10.

81968 1990s 3,000 Hit Club Baseball Signed by Eight. 81979 1946 George Mikan De Paul University Yearbook.

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81996 Circa 2000 Magic Johnson & Michael Jordan Lithograph by Rush. 81980 1962 Wilt Chamberlain Signed Government Postcard. 81991 1992 Michael Jordan & Other Stars Signed Golf Program. 81987 1974 UCLA Victory No. 88 of 88 Game Streak Ticket Stub, PSA Authentic. 81997 Circa 2000 Michael Jordan Single Signed UDA Baseball. 81992 1993-94 Chicago Bulls Team Signed Basketball with Michael Jordan Signed Photograph. 81988 1987-88 Los Angeles Lakers Team Signed Leather NBA Basketball - World Championship Season!

81983 Late 1960s Ken Spain NCAA Tour Game Worn Shooting Shirt.

81981 1968 Summer Olympics Yugoslavian Player Jersey Worn in Gold Medal Game against USA.

81984 1968 Ken Spain USA Olympic Trials Worn Uniform.

81998 2005 NBA Finals Limited Edition (3 of 3) Commemorative Basketball. 81993 1990s Shaquille ONeal Signed Basketballs Lot of 6.

81985 1968-72 Ken Spain Olympics Basketball Ephemera Lot.

81999 1902 Tommy Ryan vs. Kid Carter Full Ticket.

81989 1989 Kareem Abdul Jabbar Signed Lithograph. 81982 Late 1960s Ken Spain 81986 1974-75 New Jersey NCAA Tour Game Worn Jersey. Nets Game Worn Shorts.

81994 Circa 2000 Magic Johnson & Jerry West Signed Large Photograph.

82000 1923 Dempsey vs. Gibbons Panoramic Photograph in Original Mailing Tube.

81990 Circa 1989 David Robinson Game Worn, Signed Shoes - Rookie Era. 81995 Circa 2000 Michael Jordan Signed Artists Proof Giclee.

82001 Circa 1950 Jack Dempsey Signed Hand Prints (2).

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82002 1960s-80s Boxing Stars Signed Autographs Lot of 21. 82007 1980s Muhammad Ali & Jake LaMotta Signed Antique Speed Bag. 82003 1960s Sonny Liston & Wife Signed Cut Signatures. 82023 1930-54 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Programs Lot of 8. 82014 Circa 2010 Muhammad Ali Single Signed Baseball. 82004 Circa 1970 Muhammad Ali Figural Plaque by Armand LaMontagne. 82013 Circa 2010 Manny Pacquiao Signed Trunks and Single Glove. 82022 1930s Leacock L18 Leather Football Helmet.

82017 1920s Model #2346 Black Leather Football Helmet.

82008 1985 Muhammad Ali Handwritten & Signed Note on Index Card.

82018 Early 1920s Walter Camp Signed Booklet.

82009 Circa 1990 Muhammad Ali Display Piece.

82015 Early 1900s Flat Top Leather Football Helmet.

82019 1929 Notre Dame Original Photographs, Memorabilia and More.

82024 1930s Rawlings C40 Leather Football Helmet.

82005 1970s Jack Dempsey & Gene Tunney Signed Sports Illustrated Print. 82010 Circa 1990 Muhammad Ali Signed Print.

82020 Circa 1930s Red Grange Signed Photograph.

82025 1930s Rawlings DH 100 Leather Football Helmet.

82006 1975 Thrilla in Manila Closed Circuit Poster Signed by Ali, Frazier & Neiman.

82011 1990s Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) Signed Boxing Glove.

82016 1919 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Roster and Schedule Megaphone.

82026 1931 Jim Thorpe Signed First Day Cover.

82012 Circa 2000 Muhammad Ali & Joe Frazier Signed Boxing Glove.

82021 1930s J.C. Higgins Leather Football Helmet. 82027 1936 East - West Game Team Signed Football and Program.

636

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82028 1937-38 Washington Redskins Team Signed Sheet, Ticket Stubs, Panoramic Print and Program Lot.

82035 Early 1950s MacGregor H612 Leather Football Helmet.

82039 1960-62 Dallas Texans Cotton Bowl Stadium Chair.

82029 1937 Sugar Bowl Program Team Signed by Santa Clara.

82031 1940s Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Worn Uniforms, Lettermans Sweaters and Blanket Lot of 5.

82036 Late 1950s/Early 1960s Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Worn Helmet.

82042 1960s Alabama Crimson Tide Flag Flown Over Notre Dame Stadium.

82040 Circa 1954 James Bigelow Game Worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Jersey. 82037 1950s University of Oklahoma Sooners Game Worn Helmet. 82030 1940s Frank Leahy Endorsed MacGregor GoldSmith Leather Helmet. 82032 1941 Sam Sharpe Game Worn Alabama Crimson Tide Jersey. 82043 1960s Army Black Knights Flag Flown Over Notre Dame Stadium. 82033 1949 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Original Team Issued Photograph Lot of 24 - With Original Envelope. 82041 1961 NFL Championship Press Pin and 1965 NFL Championship Game Program - Green Bay Packers Victorious in Each.

82038 1950 Orange Bowl Program Team Signed by Santa Clara.

82034 1950s-70s College Football Pennants Lot of 20.

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82048 1964 Cleveland Browns Team Signed Football.

82055 1972 USC Team Signed Football - National Championship Season!

82049 1966 Kansas City Chiefs Team Signed Football Super Bowl I Season!

82056 1975 Gary Hayman Game Worn Bualo Bills Helmet.

82061 1980 Bob Crable Game Worn Notre Dame Fighting Irish Jersey.

82065 1982-83 Mike Johnston Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Worn Jersey.

82044 1960s Boston College Eagles Flag Flown Over Notre Dame Stadium.

82050 1967 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Signed Football and Ara Parseghian Signed Photograph.

82057 1975 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Signed Football. 82062 1980s Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Worn Jersey - With Built In Hand Warmers! 82058 1975 University of Oklahoma Sooners Team Signed Football - National Championship Season!

82066 1984-85 Pittsburgh Steelers Team Signed Football & Art Rooney Autograph.

82051 1968 Dallas Cowboys Team Signed Football.

82067 1985 University of Oklahoma Sooners Team Signed Football and Barry Switzer Signed Photograph - National Championship Season!

82052 1968 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Signed Football. 82045 1960s Michigan State Spartans Flag Flown Over Notre Dame Stadium. 82063 1980s Notre Dame Game Worn Helmet. 82068 1986 San Francisco 49ers Team Signed Football.

82059 1978 Tom Randall Game Worn Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XIII Helmet. 82046 1960s Notre Dame Stadium Original Seat Section Sign. 82053 Late 1970s Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Worn Helmet. 82064 1981 Georgia Bulldogs SEC Championship Jostens Ring. 82060 1979 USC Trojans Team Signed Football. 82047 1963 University of Texas Longhorns Team Signed Football - National Championship Season!
638

82069 1990s Dallas Cowboys Legends Signed Lithographs Lot of 6.

82054 1972 Dallas Cowboys Team Signed Football!

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82070 1990s Packers Legends Multi Signed Authentic Helmet. 82075 1990 James West Game Worn Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) Multi-Signed Jersey. 82071 1990s Kevin Butler Game Worn, Signed Chicago Bears Shoes.

82080 1992 Super Bowl XXVII Dallas Cowboys Ring. 82085 1998 Football Hall of Fame Ron Mix Signed Cards Set of 116.

82090 Circa 1930 John McGraw Signed Cut Signature.

82081 1992 Bud Wilkinson Signed American Express Card.

82091 1930s Tris Speaker (2) & Napoleon Lajoie Signed Cut Signatures.

82076 1991 Jay Hilgenberg Game Worn Chicago Bears Jersey. 82072 1990s Dallas Cowboys Danbury Mint Jewelry Valet Box.

82086 2006 Ryan Clark Practice Worn, Signed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. 82082 1994 Leroy Butler Game Issued, Signed Green Bay Packers Throwback Jersey. 82087 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Team Signed Super Bowl XLV Football. 82092 1930s Lou Gehrig Signed Cut Signature.

82073 1990s Brett Favre 95, 96, 97 MVP Signed Authentic Helmet.

82077 1992 Super Bowl XXVI - The Final Contenders Danny Day Original Painting. 82083 1994 Corey Harris Game Issued, Signed Green Bay Packers Throwback Jersey. 82088 1899 Bualo Bill Cody Signed Show Ticket.

82093 1930s-40s Minor Baseball Stars Signed Index Cards/Cuts Lot of 100+.

82074 1990 Heisman Trophy Winners Multi Signed Lithograph.

82078 1992 Notre Dame Heisman Trophy Winners Silver Coins Lot of 7.

82094 1930s-50s Major League Players Signed Index Cards Lot of 100+.

82089 1930 Chuck Klein Signed Blank Business Card. 82095 1930s-40s Minor Baseball Stars Signed Index Cards/Cuts Lot of 100+. 82084 1994 George Teague Game Issued, Signed Green Bay Packers Throwback Jersey.
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82079 1992 Bart Starr, Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung Signed Green Bay Packers Salvino Statues Lot of 3.

82096 1930s-80s Baseball Hall of Famers Signed Cut Signatures Lot of 9.

82107 Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Signed Photograph. . 82101 1937 Newark Bears Signed Index Cards Collection.

82113 1940s Mel Ott Signed Cut Signature. 82119 1948 Sport Magazine Signed by Ted Williams & Joe DiMaggio. 82114 1940s Bill McGowan Signed Umpiring Textbook.

82097 1934 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Autograph Collection.

82102 No Lot

82108 Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Signed Cut Autograph. 82120 Circa 1949 Jackie Robinson Signed Photograph. 82115 1945 Grover Cleveland Alexander Signed Index Card. 82109 1940 George Weiss & Ed Barrow Signed Stock Certicate.

82098 1935 Johnny Kling Signed Stock Certicate Stub.

82103 1939 Babe Ruth Signed Testimonial Dinner Program.

82099 1936 Mel Ott Signed Scorecard. 82104 Circa 1939 Lou Gehrig Signed Cut Signature. 82110 1941 Philadelphia Stars Negro League Season Pass Signed by Team Owner Ed Bolden.

82116 1947 American League All-Stars Signed Photograph.

82121 Circa 1950 Ty Cobb Signed Cut Signature from Check.

82100 Circa 1937 Tony Lazzeri, Joe DiMaggio & Frank Crosetti Signed Newspaper Photograph.

82105 Late 1930s Lou Gehrig Signed Cut Signature.

82111 1942 Babe Ruth Signed Check.

82117 1948 Boston Braves Team Signed Display.

82122 Circa 1950 Honus Wagner Signed Cut Signature Display.

82106 Circa 1940 Babe Ruth Signed Cut Signature.

82112 1944 St. Louis Browns Signed Autograph Collection. 82118 1948 Babe Ruth Signed Photograph with Unsigned Mailing Envelope.

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82142 1962 Roger Maris Signed Magazine Photograph. 82123 1950 Ty Cobb Signed Check, PSA/DNA Authentic. 82137 Circa 1960 Dave Bancroft Signed Photograph.

82143 Early 1960s Jackie Robinson Signed Postcard.

82124 Circa 1950 Charles Kid Nichols Signed Photograph.

82129 1954 Baseball Stars Signed Baseball Pictorial Magazine.

82133 1956 Baseball Pictorial Signed by Clemente, Koufax, More.

82138 Circa 1960 Jackie Robinson Signed Photograph.

82144 1960s Jackie Robinson Signed Magazine Photograph.

82125 Circa 1950 Cy Young Signed Index Card Display.

82130 1950s Fred Clarke Signed Note Regarding Spitballs.

82134 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Display. 82139 1961 Topps Roger Maris #478, Signed.

82126 1951 Ty Cobb Signed Check. 82131 1950s Jackie Robinson Signed Photograph. 82135 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates Team Signed Display. 82127 1953 New York Yankees Team Signed Advertising Sign. 82140 Early 1960s Ken Hubbs Signed Photo Postcard.

82145 1964 Casey Stengel & Bill Shea Signed Shea Stadium Opening Program.

82146 1964 New York Yankees Signed Picture Pack with Maris. 82132 1950s Tris Speaker Signed Real Photo Postcard.

82128 1953 Ty Cobb Signed Newspaper Photograph, PSA/ DNA Mint 9.

82136 Circa 1960 Dizzy Dean Signed Index Card.

82141 1962 San Francisco Giants Team Signed Display.

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641

82166 1980s Mantle, DiMaggio & Williams Signed Perez-Steele Postcards. 82152 1968 Detroit Tigers Team Signed Display. 82157 Circa 1970 Roberto Clemente Signed Print.

82147 1964 Roger Maris Signed Newspaper Photograph.

82161 1971 James Cool Papa Bell Handwritten Signed Letter.

82148 1964 Roger Maris Signed Newspaper Photograph. 82153 1969 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Display. 82158 Circa 1970 Roberto Clemente Signed Photograph. 82162 1976 Satchel Paige Signed Photograph.

82167 1980s 500 Home Run Club Multi-Signed Jersey.

82149 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Display. 82154 1969 Chicago Cubs Team Signed Display. 82159 Circa 1970 Satchel Paige Signed Cut Autograph Display. 82163 Circa 1980 Satchel Paige & Ted Page Signed Photograph.

82168 1987 Mickey Mantle Signed Book/Movie Contract.

82169 1988 Mickey Mantle Signed Bat.

82150 Circa 1967 Roger Maris Signed Photograph. 82155 1969 New York Mets Team Signed Display. 82160 1960s-80s Minor Baseball Stars Signed Index Cards Lot of 900+. 82170 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle No. 7 Signed Jersey.

82164 Circa 1980 Roger Maris Signed 61st Home Run Photograph, PSA/DNA Gem MT 10.

82151 Signed 1967 Topps Roger Maris #45 PSA/DNA Authentic.

82156 1970 Walter Buck Leonard Handwritten Letter.

82171 1990s Carl Yastrzemski Uncut Hall of Fame Card Sheet Signed 24 Times. 82165 Circa 1980 Roger Maris, Yogi Berra & Mickey Mantle Signed Photograph.

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82172 1990s Stan Musial Uncut Hall of Fame Card Sheet Signed 24 Times. 82178 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle HOF 1974 Signed Large Photograph.

82183 1932 World Series Game Four Original Cartoon Artwork by Coyne.

82191 1970s World Hockey Association Pennants Lot of 16.

82173 1990s Phil Rizzuto Signed and Unsigned Photographs with Many Vintage Prints.

82179 1992 Darren Daulton Signed All-Star Game Locker Nameplate. 82184 1932 World Series Game Three Original Cartoon Artwork by Coyne.

82188 1936 New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins Full Press Ticket PSA NM-MT 8 - Highest Graded Hockey Ticket of the 1930s!

82192 1972-73 Alberta Oilers Team Signed Mini Sticks From First Year in WHA.

82174 1990s Ted Williams Uncut Hall of Fame Card Sheet Signed 24 Times.

82193 1972-73 World Hockey Association Game Used Sticks Lot of 5. 82180 1996-98 Ted Williams & Joe DiMaggio Signed Serigraphs by Carlos Beninati Lot of 3. 82194 1976 Udo Kiessling Game Used Winter Olympics Stick - Signed by 76 Czech and U.S.S.R Teams.

82185 Circa 1903 Haskell Golf Ball.

82189 1937 Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup Playos Program.

82186 1990s Michael Jordan Match Used Golf Club. 82175 Circa 1990 Roy Campanella Signed Jersey. 82181 Circa 2000 3,000 Strikeout Pitchers Signed Poster. 82187 Circa 2000 Byron Nelson Signed Vintage Golf Club.

82176 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle Signed Bat.

82195 Circa 1980s Guy Laeur, Jean Beliveau and Rocket Richard Multi-Signed Oversized Photograph. 82196 Circa 1989 Sergei Pryakhin Game Used Stick.

82177 Circa 1990 Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle & Ted Williams Signed Photograph.

82182 1932 World Series Game One Original Cartoon Artwork by Coyne.

82190 1956-57 Camil Des Roches Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Molsons Presentational Mug.

82197 1990s Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux Multi Signed Oversized Photograph.

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643

82198 1987-88 Peter Zezel Game Used Stanley Cup Finals Stick.

82203 1996-97 Andrei Kovalenko Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Jersey.

82208 Circa 2000 Scott Walker Game Worn Nashville Predators Jersey.

82213 2001-02 Alex Tanguay Game Worn Colorado Avalanche Jersey.

82218 2002-03 Kevin Hodson Game Worn Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey.

82199 1992 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Worn Jersey.

82204 1997-98 Todd Marchant Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Jersey.

82214 2002-03 Nikita 82209 2001-02 Ken Belanger Alexeev Game Worn Tampa Game Worn Los Angeles Bay Lightning Jersey. Kings Jersey.

82219 2002-03 Ales Kotalik Game Worn Bualo Sabres Jersey.

82205 1998-99 Rem Murray Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Jersey.

82210 2001-02 Eric Brewer Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Jersey.

82215 2002-03 Eric Boulton Game Worn Bualo Sabres Jersey.

82220 2002-03 Jimmie Olvestad Game Worn Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey.

82200 1990s Patrick Roy Game Issued, Signed Stick.

82206 1999-2000 Scott Thomas Game Issued Los Angeles Kings Jersey.

82216 2002-03 Mike Cammalleri Game Worn Los Angeles Kings Jersey.

82221 2002-03 Andre Roy Game Worn Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey.

82211 2000-01 Jaroslav Modry Game Worn Los Angeles Kings Jersey. 82201 1996-97 Jason Bonsignore Game Issued Edmonton Oilers Jersey. 82207 2000-01 Tom Poti Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Jersey. 82222 2002-03 Alexander Svitov Game Worn Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey.

82217 2002-03 Sergei Fedorov Game Worn Detroit Red Wings Jersey. 82212 2001-02 Mathieu Schneider Game Worn Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Playos Jersey.

82202 1996-97 Mike Grier Game Worn Edmonton Oilers Jersey.


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82223 2002-03 Vaclav Varada Game Worn Bualo Sabres Jersey.

82229 2003-04 Je Friesen Game Worn New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Playos Jersey.

82234 2003-04 Nolan Pratt Game Worn Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey.

82239 2005-06 Sean Brown Game Worn New Jersey Devils Jersey.

82244 2005-06 Kevin Klein Game Issued Nashville Predators Jersey.

82224 2002-03 Colin White Game Worn New Jersey Devils Jersey.

82230 2003-04 Dmitri Kalinin Game Worn Bualo Sabres Jersey.

82235 2003-04 Martin Strbak Game Worn Los Angeles Kings Jersey.

82240 2005-06 Roman Hamrlik Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey.

82245 2005-06 Chuck Kobasew Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey.

82225 2003-04 Martin Skoula Game Worn Anaheim Mighty Ducks Jersey.

82231 2003-04 Jere Lehtinen Game Worn Dallas Stars Jersey.

82236 2003-04 Petr Sykora Game Worn Anaheim Might Ducks Jersey.

82241 2005-06 Dan Hinote Game Worn Colorado Avalanche Jersey.

82246 2005-06 Darren Langdon Game Worn New Jersey Devils Jersey.

82226 2003-04 Denis Arkhipov Nashville Predators Game Worn Jersey.

82232 2003-04 Derek Morris Game Worn Colorado Avalanche Jersey - Rare Alternate Example!

82237 2003-04 Pierre Turgeon Game Worn Dallas Stars Jersey.

82242 2005-06 Kristian Huselius Game Worn Florida Panthers Jersey.

82247 2005-06 Daymond Langkow Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey.

82227 2003-04 Eric Belanger Game Worn Los Angeles Kings Jersey.

82233 2003-04 Sandis Ozolinsh Game Worn Anaheim Mighty Ducks Jersey.

82243 2005-06 Niko 82238 2003-04 Antoine Kapanen Game Worn Dallas Vermette Game Worn Ottawa Stars Jersey. Senators Jersey.

82248 2005-06 Mike LeClerc Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey.

82228 2006-07 Patrik Elias Game Worn New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Playos Jersey.
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82249 2005-06 Jordan Leopold Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey.

82254 2005-06 Jaroslav Modry Game Worn Atlanta Thrashers Jersey.

82259 2005-06 Thomas Vanek Game Worn Bualo Sabres Jersey - With Pat LaFontaine Night Patch!

82264 2006-07 Scottie Upshall Game Worn Nashville Predators Jersey.

82269 1902-07 Springeld Ponies Huge Team Photograph from Paddy OConnor Collection.

82250 2005-06 Matthew Lombardi Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey.

82255 2005-06 Steve Montador Game Issued Calgary Flames Jersey.

82260 2006-07 Brad Lukowich Game Worn New Jersey Devils Jersey.

82265 2007 Shawn Thorton Game Worn, Signed Anaheim Ducks Stanley Cup Game 3 Jersey.

82270 1902-07 Springeld Ponies Imperial Cabinet Photograph from The Paddy OConnor Collection.

82251 2005-06 Paul Martin Game Worn New Jersey Devils Jersey.

82256 2005-06 Vojtech Polak Game Worn Dallas Stars Jersey.

82261 2006-07 Brian Rafalski Game Worn New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Playos Jersey.

82266 2007 Anton Volchenkov Game Worn Ottawa Senators Stanley Cup Finals Games 1 & 2 Jersey.

82271 1905-15 Cincinnati Reds Magazine Supplements (3).

82252 2005-06 Cody McCormick Game Worn Colorado Avalanche Jersey.

82257 2005-06 Byron Ritchie Game Worn Calgary Flames Jersey.

82262 2006-07 Mark Rycroft Game Worn Colorado Avalanche Jersey.

82267 1902-07 Springeld Ponies Cabinet Photograph with Roger Connor. 82272 1907 Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Program.

82253 2005-06 Antti Miettinen Game Worn Dallas Stars Jersey.

82258 2005-06 Mike Smith Game Issued Dallas Stars Jersey.

82263 2006-07 Paul Stastny Game Worn Colorado Avalanche Jersey.

82268 1902-07 Springeld Ponies Imperial Cabinet Photograph.

82273 1909 Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Program.


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82274 Circa 1909 National League & Minor League Game Used Baseballs (2).

82279 1911-13 Kansas City Blues Minor League Photograph Lot from The Paddy OConnor Collection.

82284 1922 World Series Program.

82289 1926 St. Louis Cardinals Cigar Box.

82295 1927 Babe Ruth Plays the Saxophone News Photograph.

82275 1910 Honus Wagner & Ty Cobb Magazine Supplements (2). 82280 1911-13 Kansas City Blues Team Cabinet Photograph from The Paddy OConnor Collection. 82276 1910s-20s Hank Severeid Photograph and Award Lot of 14.

82285 1924 Washington Senators at the White House Panoramic Photograph.

82290 1926 & 1928 World Series Ticket Stubs Lot of 2. 82296 1920s Lou Gehrig Original Artwork Inscribed to Gehrig Himself.

82286 1925 World Series Games Five and Six Ticket Stubs (2). 82291 1926 Rogers Hornsby Miracle Man Pinback. 82281 1911 The Book of Baseball. 82297 1928 World Series Games One & Two Ticket Stubs (2).

82277 1910 Chicago White Sox Calendar Supplement. 82287 1920s Babe Ruth Underwear Box. 82282 1916 Hartford Senators Team Cabinet Photograph with K.M. Landis. 82278 Early 20th Century Baseball Postcards Lot of 24. 82288 1920s-60s Hank Severeid Balance of Collection with Bats, Scrapbooks.

82292 1920s St. Louis Cardinals & Others Pinback Lot of 5.

82298 1929 Boston Braves Panoramic Photograph.

82293 1927 Oakland Oaks Pacic Coast League Banquet Panoramic Photograph. 82299 1931 New York Yankees at Boston Police Department Photographs Lot of 2. 82294 1927 Oakland Oaks Pacic Coast League Team Photograph.

82283 1922 World Series Game Four Ticket Stub, PSA VG 3.

82300 1930s-40s Commemorative Mini Bats Lot of 3.


647

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82301 1939 Ted Williams Rookie News Photograph. 82306 1940s Kansas City Monarchs Negro League Broadside.

82311 1940s-70s Vintage Baseball Photography Lot of 40.

82317 1950s Say Hey Willie Mays Sunglasses.

82323 1978 Los Angeles Dodgers National League Championship Pendant. 82318 Early 1960s Roy Sievers Used Phillies Equipment Bag & Ephemera. 82312 Circa 1950 Coin Operated Baseball Arcade Game.

82302 1942 Roy Campanella Negro League News Photograph. 82307 1940s-50s Casey Stengel New York Yankees Wire Photographs Lot of 5.

82324 1978 Los Angeles Dodgers National League Championship Ring. 82319 1964 Challenge the Yankees Board Game by Hasbro.

82303 1942-45 WWII U.S. All- 82308 1940s-50s Boston Stars Game Worn Uniform. Red Sox Mugs & Glasses Sets from Severeid Collection.

82313 1951 Willie Mays Rookie News Photograph. 82320 1964 World Series Program (St. Louis) with Ticket Stubs (2).

82325 1980 All-Star Game Ring Presented to Dodgers Radio Broadcaster.

82314 1950s Milwaukee Braves Press Pins & Charms Lot of 5. 82304 1940s Christina Gehrig Family Owned Books Lot of 2. 82309 1946 World Series Program Signed by Chandler & Frick. 82315 Early 1950s Batting Helmet Prototype Designed by Branch Rickey. 82305 1944 St. Louis Browns Ephemera Lot. 82326 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers National League Championship Pendant. 82321 1968 New York Mets Old Timers Day Presentational Watch.

82327 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers World Championship Ring. 82310 1948 Satchel Paige News Photograph. 82316 1953 Christina Mom Gehrig Presentational Award from Milford Little League. 82322 1970 Cincinnati Reds National League Championship Wristwatch. 82328 1980s Paul Molitor & Carlton Fisk Game Used Bats (2).

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82329 1980s Mickey Mantle Signed Yankees Cap.

82336 Circa 2000 Sandy Koufax Signed Jersey, PSA/ DNA Gem Mint 10.

82341 1984 Summer Olympics USA Team Warm-Up Suit.

82347 Circa 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Cabinet Photographs Lot of 3. 82352 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Championship Banquet Program.

82330 1985 Mickey Mantle Signed Limited Edition Bat.

82331 Circa 1990 Joe DiMaggio Signed Oversized Photograph Display.

82337 2001 Jorge Posada Golden Bat Award. 82338 2000s Multi-Signed Bat with 1940s-50s Girls League and Other Stars.

82342 1992 Summer Olympics USA Team Warm-Up Suit.

82348 Circa 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Cabinet Photograph.

82353 1910 Line Drives at the Pittsburgh Pirates Publication. 82349 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates National League Champions Cabinet Photograph.

82332 1990s Jim Flanigan and Steve Walsh Signed Authentic Jerseys Lot of 2.

82343 1996 Carl Lewis Training Worn, Signed Shoes.

82354 1918-28 Baseball Season Passes Including Two Early Yankees Examples.

82333 Circa 1990 Mickey Mantle No. 7 Signed Portrait Cap.

82339 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics Participation Medal.

82344 1911 Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt Wrestling Panorama. 82350 Circa 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Cabinet Photograph.

82334 1993 Ryan Klesko Game Used Fielders Glove.

82345 Circa 1950 Babe Didrikson Zaharias Signed Cut Signature Display. 82340 1980 Summer Olympics USA Team Warm-Up Suit. 82351 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Cabinet Photographs Lot of 5 Plus One Postcard.

82355 1930s Goetz Brewery Industrial League Game Worn Uniform.

82335 1990s New York Mets Flag that Flew over Wrigley Field.

82346 1902-07 Springeld Ponies Cabinet Photograph.

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82360 1955 Dallas Eagles (Texas League) Game Worn Jersey. 82356 Circa 1940 Boston Red Sox Game Worn Cap & Stirrups from The Hank Severeid Collection. 82361 1950s Child-Size Baseball Uniforms Worn by Roy Sievers Son.

82369 1968 Baltimore Orioles Game Issued Jersey. 82365 1965 Alex Grammas Game Worn Pittsburgh Pirates Jersey. 82373 1970 Bob Lemon Game Worn Kansas City Royals Jersey.

82357 Circa 1950 Scranton Red Sox Game Worn Jersey.

82370 1968 Andy Etchebarren Game Worn Baltimore Orioles Uniform. 82366 Mid-1960s St. Louis Padres Game Worn PCL Jersey.

82374 1971 Fran Healy Game Worn San Francisco Giants Jersey.

82362 1957 Baltimore Orioles Game Worn Jersey.

82358 Circa 1950 Boston Red Sox Jersey Converted for Farm Club Use.

82375 1980s Gene Oliver Memorabilia Lot with Multiple Uniforms, Signed Photographs. 82367 1967 St. Louis Cardinals Game Worn Jersey with Pants, Cap. 82363 1963 Jim Fregosi Game Worn Los Angeles Angels Jersey. 82371 1969 Pittsburgh Pirates Game Worn Jersey.

82359 1952 Bobby Morgan Game Worn Brooklyn Dodgers Uniform.

82376 Early 1980s Roy Sievers Old Timers Day Game Worn Uniform.

82368 1967 Detroit Tigers Game Jersey. 82364 1964 Roy Sievers Old Timers Day Game Worn St. Louis Browns Uniform. 82372 1969 Dave Morehead Game Worn Kansas City Royals Jersey.

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82377 1980s Roy Sievers Old Timers Day Worn Philadelphia Phillies Uniform. 82379 1996 Nolan Ryan Signed Turn Back the Clock Texas Rangers Uniform. 82381 1996 Augie Ojeda Summer Olympics Worn/ Used Warm-Up Suit, Fielders Glove and Uniform Pants. 82382 1997 Tony Gwynn Hit #2753 Game Worn San Diego Padres Jersey.

82384 Early 2000s Fred McGri Game Worn Tampa Bay Devil Rays Jersey.

82378 1995 National League All-Stars Signed Todd Worrell Game Jersey.

82380 1996 Mark Kotsay Summer Olympics Game Worn Batting Helmet.

82383 1998 Derek Jeter Dual Signed Jersey.

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The following Auctions are conducted solely on the Internet: Heritage Weekly Internet Auctions (Coin, Currency, Comics, Rare Books, Jewelry & Watches, Guitars & Musical Instruments, and Vintage Movie Posters); Heritage Monthly Internet Auctions (Sports, World Coins and Rare Wine). Signature Auctions and Grand Format Auctions accept bids from the Internet, telephone, fax, or mail first, followed by a floor bidding session; HeritageLive! and real- time telephone bidding are available to registered clients during these auctions. Bidders: 4. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction (Bidder(s)). 5. All Bidders must meet Auctioneers qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of the Auctioneer may be disqualified at Auctioneers sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by Auctioneer in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to exclude any person from the auction. 6. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. Credit: 7. Bidders who have not established credit with the Auctioneer must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) well in advance of the Auction or supply valid credit card information. Bids placed through our Interactive Internet program will only be accepted from pre-registered Bidders; Bidders who are not members of HA.com or affiliates should pre-register at least 48 hours before the start of the first session (exclusive of holidays or weekends) to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit may be granted at the discretion of Auctioneer. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number or the last four digits thereof to us so a credit check may be performed prior to Auctioneers acceptance of a bid. Bidding Options: 8. Bids in Signature Auctions or Grand Format Auctions may be placed as set forth in the printed catalog section entitled Choose your bidding method. For auctions held solely on the Internet, see the alternatives on HA.com. Review at HA.com/common/howtobid.php. 9. Presentment of Bids: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be on-increment or at a half increment (called a cut bid). Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full or half increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full or half increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid. 10. Auctioneers Execution of Certain Bids. Auctioneer cannot be responsible for your errors in bidding, so carefully check that every bid is entered correctly. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, your written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at Auctioneers place of business at least two business days before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. Bids placed electronically via the internet may not be withdrawn until your written request is received and acknowledged by Auctioneer (FAX: 214-443-8425); such requests must state the reason, and may constitute grounds for withdrawal of bidding privileges. Lots won by mail Bidders will not be delivered at the Auction unless prearranged. 11. Caveat as to Bid Increments. Bid increments (over the current bid level) determine the lowest amount you may bid on a particular lot. Bids greater than one increment over the current bid can be any whole dollar amount. It is possible under several circumstances for winning bids to be between increments, sometimes only $1 above the previous increment. Please see: How can I lose by less than an increment? on our website. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No buy or unlimited bids will be accepted. The following chart governs current bidding increments. Current Bid .....................Bid Increment Current Bid.......................Bid Increment <$10 .................................... $1 $20,000 - $29,999 .................$2,000 $10 - $29 ............................. $2 $30,000 - $49,999 .................$2,500 $30 - $49 ............................. $3 $50,000 - $99,999 .................$5,000 $50 - $99 ............................. $5 $100,000 - $199,999 .............$10,000 $200,000 - $299,999 .............$20,000 $100 - $199 ......................... $10 $300,000 - $499,999 .............$25,000 $200 - $299 ......................... $20 $500,000 - $999,999 .............$50,000 $300 - $499 ......................... $25 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 .......$100,000 $500 - $999 ......................... $50 $2,000,000 - $2,999,999 .......$200,000 $1,000 - $1,999 ................... $100 $3,000,000 - $4,999,999 .......$250,000 $2,000 - $2,999 ................... $200 $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 .......$500,000 $3,000 - $4,999 ................... $250 >$10,000,000 ........................$1,000,000 $5,000 - $9,999 ................... $500 $10,000 - $19,999 ............... $1,000 12. If Auctioneer calls for a full increment, a bidder may request Auctioneer to accept a bid at half of the increment (Cut Bid) only once per lot. After offering a Cut Bid, bidders may continue to participate only at full increments. Off-increment bids may be accepted by the Auctioneer at Signature Auctions and Grand Format Auctions. If the Auctioneer solicits bids other than the expected increment, these bids will not be considered Cut Bids. Conducting the Auction: 13. Notice of the consignors liberty to place bids on his lots in the Auction is hereby made in accordance with Article 2 of the Texas Business and Commercial Code. A Minimum Bid is an amount below which the lot will not sell. THE CONSIGNOR OF PROPERTY MAY PLACE WRITTEN Minimum Bids ON HIS LOTS IN ADVANCE OF THE AUCTION; ON SUCH LOTS, IF THE HAMMER PRICE DOES NOT MEET THE Minimum Bid, THE CONSIGNOR MAY PAY A REDUCED COMMISSION ON THOSE LOTS. Minimum Bids are generally posted online several days prior to the Auction closing. For any successful bid placed by a consignor on his Property on the Auction floor, or by any means during the live session, or after the Minimum Bid for an Auction have been posted, we will require the consignor to pay full Buyers Premium and Sellers Commissions on such lot. 14. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneers decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. 15. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to honor any bid or to limit the amount of any bid, in its sole discretion. A bid is considered not made in Good Faith when made by an insolvent or irresponsible person, a person under the age of eighteen, or is not supported by satisfactory credit, collectibles references, or otherwise. Regardless of the disclosure of his identity, any bid by a consignor or his agent on a lot consigned by him is deemed to be made in Good Faith. Any person apparently appearing on the OFAC list is not eligible to bid. 16. Nominal Bids. The Auctioneer in its sole discretion may reject nominal bids, small opening bids, or very nominal advances. If a lot bearing estimates fails to open for 4060% of the low estimate, the Auctioneer may pass the item or may place a protective bid on behalf of the consignor. 17. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneers discretion (approximately 50%-60% of the low estimate). In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold. 18. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction. 19. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, auctioneers clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneers sole discretion. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneers election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (sellers and buyers premium) and any other damages or expenses pertaining to the lot. 20. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, we may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-800-872-6467. 21. The Auctioneer, its affiliates, or their employees consign items to be sold in the Auction, and may bid on those lots or any other lots. Auctioneer or affiliates expressly reserve the right to modify any such bids at any time prior to the hammer based upon data made known to the Auctioneer or its affiliates. The Auctioneer may extend advances, guarantees, or loans to certain consignors. 22. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyers Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Payment: 23. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, travelers checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, all subject to reporting requirements). All are subject to clearing and funds being received in Auctioneers account before delivery of the purchases. Auctioneer reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes good funds when drawn on a U.S. bank for ten days, and thirty days when drawn on an international bank. Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only) and PayPal payments may be accepted up to $10,000 from non-dealers at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer, subject to the following limitations: a) sales are only to the cardholder, b) purchases are shipped to the cardholders registered and verified address, c) Auctioneer may preapprove the cardholders credit line, d) a credit card transaction may not be used in conjunction with any other financing or extended terms offered by the Auctioneer, and must transact immediately upon invoice presentation, e) rights of return are governed by these Terms and Conditions, which supersede those conditions promulgated by the card issuer, f) floor Bidders must present their card. 24. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within 7 days after the close of the Auction. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneers election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (sellers and buyers premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 25. Lots delivered to you, or your representative in the States of Texas, California, New York, or other states where the Auction may be held, are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with Auctioneer. (Note: Coins are only subject to sales tax in California on invoices under $1500 and in Texas on invoices under $1000. Check the Web site at: http://coins. ha.com/c/ref/sales-tax.zx for more details.) Bidder agrees to pay Auctioneer the actual amount of tax due in the event that sales tax is not properly collected due to: 1) an expired, inaccurate, inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form or certificate must be on file at and verified by Auctioneer five days prior to Auction or tax must be paid; only if such form or certificate is received by Auctioneer within 4 days after the Auction can a refund of tax paid be made. Lots from different Auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes. 26. In the event that a Bidders payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If you attempt to pay via eCheck and your financial institution denies this transfer from your bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, you agree to complete payment using your credit card on file. 27. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a three percent (3%) late fee on the invoice amount or three percent (3%) of any installment that is past due. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorneys fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its in-house legal staff, such attorneys time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 28. In the event a successful Bidder fails to pay any amounts due, Auctioneer reserves the right to sell the lot(s) securing the invoice to any underbidders in the Auction that the lot(s) appeared, or at subsequent private or public sale, or relist the lot(s) in a future auction conducted by Auctioneer. A defaulting Bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable costs of resale (including a 10% sellers commission, if consigned to an auction conducted by Auctioneer). The defaulting Bidder is liable to pay any difference between his total original invoice for the lot(s), plus any applicable interest, and the net proceeds for the lot(s) if sold at private sale or the subsequent hammer price of the lot(s) less the 10% sellers commissions, if sold at an Auctioneers auction.

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29. Auctioneer reserves the right to require payment in full in good funds before delivery of the merchandise. 30. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor under Article 9 of the Texas Uniform Commercial Code, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidders property in their possession. 31. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 32. Buyer is liable for shipping and handling. Please refer to Auctioneers website www.HA.com/ common/shipping.php for the latest charges or call Auctioneer. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. 33. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item(s) hammer price together with its buyers premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. 34. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful Bidder. On all domestic shipments, any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by Heritage until the shipping carriers confirmation of delivery to the address of record in Auctioneers file (carriers confirmation is conclusive to prove delivery to Bidder; if the client has a Signature release on file with the carrier, the package is considered delivered without Signature) or delivery by Heritage to Bidders selected third-party shipper. On all foreign shipments, any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by the Bidder following Auctioneers delivery to the Bidders designated common carrier or third-party shipper. 35. Due to the nature of some items sold, it shall be the responsibility for the successful Bidder to arrange pick-up and shipping through third-parties; as to such items Auctioneer shall have no liability. Failure to pick-up or arrange shipping in a timely fashion (within ten days) shall subject Lots to storage and moving charges, including a $100 administration fee plus $10 daily storage for larger items and $5.00 daily for smaller items (storage fee per item) after 35 days. In the event the Lot is not removed within ninety days, the Lot may be offered for sale to recover any past due storage or moving fees, including a 10% Sellers Commission. 36. The laws of various countries regulate the import or export of certain plant and animal properties, including (but not limited to) items made of (or including) ivory, whalebone, turtle shell, coral, crocodile, or other wildlife. Transport of such lots may require special licenses for export, import, or both. Bidder is responsible for: 1) obtaining all information on such restricted items for both export and import; 2) obtaining all such licenses and/or permits. Delay or failure to obtain any such license or permit does not relieve the buyer of timely compliance with standard payment terms. For further information, please contact Ron Brackemyre at 800- 872-6467 ext. 1312. 37. Any request for shipping verification for undelivered packages must be made within 30 days of shipment by Auctioneer. Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: 38. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opine contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot. NOTE: Auctioneer, in specified auction venues, for example, Fine Art, may have express written warranties and you are referred to those specific terms and conditions. . 39. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate. 40. Translations of foreign language documents may be provided as a convenience to interested parties. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of those translations and will not be held responsible for errors in bidding arising from inaccuracies in translation. 41. Auctioneer disclaims all liability for damages, consequential or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the sale of any Property by Auctioneer to Bidder. No third party may rely on any benefit of these Terms and Conditions and any rights, if any, established hereunder are personal to the Bidder and may not be assigned. Any statement made by the Auctioneer is an opinion and does not constitute a warranty or representation. No employee of Auctioneer may alter these Terms and Conditions, and, unless signed by a principal of Auctioneer, any such alteration is null and void. 42. Auctioneer shall not be liable for breakage of glass or damage to frames (patent or latent); such defects, in any event, shall not be a basis for any claim for return or reduction in purchase price. Release: 43. In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opines, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, typographical error, etc. and are the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer. 44. Notice: Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, cannons, and small items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Purchaser accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: 45. By placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, Bidder accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction, and specifically agrees to the dispute resolution provided herein. Consumer disputes shall be resolved through court litigation which has an exclusive Dallas, Texas venue clause and jury waiver. Non-consumer dispute shall be determined in binding arbitration which arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial. 46. Auctioneer in no event shall be responsible for consequential damages, incidental damages, compensatory damages, or any other damages arising or claimed to be arising from the auction of any lot. In the event that Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title, or other transfer or condition issue is claimed, in such cases the sole remedy shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of the amount paid by Bidder; in no case shall Auctioneers maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed, Auctioneers maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot. 47. In the event of an attribution error, Auctioneer may at its sole discretion, correct the error on the Internet, or, if discovered at a later date, to refund the buyers purchase price without further obligation. 48. Dispute Resolution for Consumers and Non-Consumers: Any claim, dispute, or controversy in connection with, relating to and /or arising out of the Auction, participation in the Auction, award of lots, damages of claims to lots, descriptions, condition reports, provenance, estimates, return and warranty rights, any interpretation of these Terms and Conditions, any alleged verbal modification of these Terms and Conditions and/or any purported settlement whether asserted in contract, tort, under Federal or State statute or regulation shall or any other matter: a) if presented by a consumer, be exclusively heard by, and the parties consent to, exclusive in personam jurisdiction in the State District Courts of Dallas County, Texas. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. Any appeals shall be solely pursued in the appellate courts of the State of Texas; or b) for any claimant other than a consumer, the claim shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single arbitrator, that the parties may agree upon, selected from the JAMS list of Texas arbitrators. The case is not to be administrated by JAMS; however, if the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then JAMS shall appoint the arbitrator and it shall be conducted under JAMS rules. The locale shall be Dallas Texas. The arbitrators award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any party on any claim involving the purchase or sale of numismatic or related items may elect arbitration through binding PNG arbitration. Any claim must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Texas law. The prevailing party (party that is awarded substantial and material relief on its claim or defense) may be awarded its reasonable attorneys fees and costs. 49. No claims of any kind can be considered after the settlements have been made with the consignors. Any dispute after the settlement date is strictly between the Bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of the Auctioneer. 50. In consideration of their participation in or application for the Auction, a person or entity (whether the successful Bidder, a Bidder, a purchaser and/or other Auction participant or registrant) agrees that all disputes in any way relating to, arising under, connected with, or incidental to these Terms and Conditions and purchases, or default in payment thereof, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the arbitration provision. In the event that any matter including actions to compel arbitration, construe the agreement, actions in aid or arbitration or otherwise needs to be litigated, such litigation shall be exclusively in the Courts of the State of Texas, in Dallas County, Texas, and if necessary the corresponding appellate courts. For such actions, the successful Bidder, purchaser, or Auction participant also expressly submits himself to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Texas. 51. These Terms & Conditions provide specific remedies for occurrences in the auction and delivery process. Where such remedies are afforded, they shall be interpreted strictly. Bidder agrees that any claim shall utilize such remedies; Bidder making a claim in excess of those remedies provided in these Terms and Conditions agrees that in no case whatsoever shall Auctioneers maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. Miscellaneous: 52. Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneers Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyers Premium and consignor a Sellers Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the sellers agreement. 53. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by Heritage in the future. In conformity with do-not-call regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. Heritage may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available through Heritage and its affiliates and subsidiaries. 54. Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. State Notices: Notice as to an Auction in California. Auctioneer has in compliance with Title 2.95 of the California Civil Code as amended October 11, 1993 Sec. 1812.600, posted with the California Secretary of State its bonds for it and its employees, and the auction is being conducted in compliance with Sec. 2338 of the Commercial Code and Sec. 535 of the Penal Code. Notice as to an Auction in New York City. These Terms and Conditions of Sale are designed to conform to the applicable sections of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Rules and Regulations as Amended. This sale is a Public Auction Sale conducted by Heritage Auctioneers & Galleries, Inc. # 41513036. The New York City licensed auctioneers are: Sam Foose, #095260; Kathleen Guzman, #0762165; Nicholas Dawes, #1304724; Ed Beardsley, #1183220; Scott Peterson, #1306933; Andrea Voss, #1320558, who will conduct the Sale on behalf of itself and Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. (for Coins) and Currency Auctions of America, Inc. (for currency). All lots are subject to: the consignors rights to bid thereon in accord with these Terms and Conditions of Sale, consignors option to receive advances on their consignments, and Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may offer limited extended financing to registered bidders, in accord with Auctioneers internal credit standards. A registered bidder may inquire whether a lot is subject to an advance or a reserve. Auctioneer has made advances to various consignors in this sale. On lots bearing an estimate, the term refers to a value range placed on an item by the Auctioneer in its sole opinion but the final price is determined by the bidders. Notice as to an Auction in Texas. In compliance with TDLR rule 67.100(c)(1), notice is hereby provided that this auction is covered by a Recovery Fund administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-6599. Any complaints may be directed to the same address. Notice as to an Auction in Ohio: Auction firm and Auctioneer are licensed by the Dept. of Agriculture, and either the licensee is bonded in favor of the state or an aggrieved person may initiate a claim against the auction recovery fund created in Section 4707.25 of the Revised Code as a result of the licensees actions, whichever is applicable.

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Additional Terms & Conditions: SPORTS COLLECTIBLES AUCTIONS
SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM A: Signature Auctions are not on approval. No certified material may be returned because of possible differences of opinion with respect to the grade offered by any third-party organization, dealer, or service. No guarantee of grade is offered for uncertified Property sold and subsequently submitted to a third-party grading service. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy. Under extremely limited circumstances, (e.g. gross cataloging error) a purchaser, who did not bid from the floor, may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to the Auctioneer must be pre-approved by the Auctioneer; A bidder must notify the appropriate department head (check the inside front cover of the catalog or our website for a listing of department heads) in writing of such request within three (3) days of the mail bidders receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated must be in our offices within 30 days after Auction. Grading does not qualify for this evaluation process nor do such complaints constitute a basis to challenge the authenticity of a lot. AFTER THAT 30-DAY PERIOD, NO LOTS MAY BE RETURNED FOR REASONS OTHER THAN AUTHENTICITY. Lots returned must be housed intact in the original holder. No lots purchased by floor Bidders (including those Bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Late remittance for purchases may be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM B: Auctions conducted solely on the Internet THREE (3) DAY RETURN POLICY. All lots paid for within seven days of the Internet-only Auction closing are sold with a three (3) day return privilege. You may return lots under the following conditions: Within three days of receipt of the lot, you must first notify Auctioneer by contacting Client Service by phone (1-800-872-6467) or e-mail (Bid@HA.com), and immediately mail the lot(s) fully insured to the attention of Returns, Heritage, 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas TX 75219-3941. Lots must be housed intact in their original holder and condition. You are responsible for the insured, safe delivery of any lots. A non-negotiable return fee of 5% of the purchase price ($10 per lot minimum) will be deducted from the refund for each returned lot or billed directly. Postage and handling fees are not refunded. After the three-day period (from receipt), no items may be returned for any reason. Late remittance for purchases revokes all Return privileges. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM C: Bidders who have inspected the lots or had the opportunity to Inspect the lots prior to any Auction will not be granted any return privileges. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM D: Sportscards sold referencing a third-party grading service are sold as is without any express or implied warranty. Certain warranties may be available from the grading services and the Bidder is referred to them for further details: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), P.O. Box 6180 Newport Beach, CA 92658; Sportscard Guaranty LLC (SGC) P.O. Box 6919 Parsippany, NJ 07054-6919; Global Authentication (GAI), P.O. Box 57042 Irvine, Ca. 92619; Beckett Grading Service (BGS), 15850 Dallas Parkway, Dallas TX 75248. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM E: On any lot presented with a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) issued by Auctioneer or its Heritage affiliates, that warranty inures only to the original purchaser (as shown in Auctioneers records) Purchaser. Purchaser may not transfer the rights afforded under the LOA and it is null and void when Purchaser transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The LOA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Purchaser was awarded the lot to four (4) years after its purchase. The LOA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lots usage, e.g. game worn. Claim procedure: Purchaser must contact the Auctioneer prior to submission of the lot as to his intent to make a claim and arrange secure shipment. If a lots authenticity is questioned by Purchaser within the warranty period, Purchaser must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the sports field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Purchaser shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Purchaser may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Dallas, Texas, before a single arbitration under expedited rules. The LOA does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer or Heritages affiliates is subject to such issuing entitys rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to purchaser. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to: PSA/DNA, P.O. Box 6180 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (800) 325-1121. James Spence Authentication (JSA), 2 Sylvan Way, Suite 102 Parsippany, NJ 07054 (888) 457-7362; or as otherwise noted on the Certificate. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM F: Bidders who intend to challenge authenticity or provenance of a lot must notify Auctioneer in writing within thirty (30) days of the Auctions conclusion. In the event Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title, provenance, authenticity, or other transfer or condition issue is claimed, Auctioneers liability shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of purchase price; in no case shall Auctioneers maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed, Auctioneers maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM G: Auctioneer shall not be liable for any patent or latent defect or controversy pertaining to or arising from any encapsulated collectible. In any such instance, purchasers remedy, if any, shall be solely against the service certifying the collectible. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM H: Due to changing grading standards over time, differing interpretations, and to possible mishandling of items by subsequent owners, Auctioneer reserves the right to grade items differently than shown on certificates from any grading service that accompany the items. Auctioneer also reserves the right to grade items differently than the grades shown in the prior catalog should such items be reconsigned to any future auction. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM I: Although consensus grading is employed by most third-party services, it should be noted as aforesaid that grading is not an exact science. In fact, it is entirely possible that if a lot is broken out of a plastic holder and resubmitted to another grading service or even to the same service, the lot could come back with a different grade assigned. SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM J: Certification does not guarantee protection against the normal risks associated with potentially volatile markets. The degree of liquidity for certified collectibles will vary according to general market conditions and the particular lot involved. For some lots there may be no active market at all at certain points in time. For wiring instructions call the Credit department at 1-800-872-6467 or e-mail: CreditDept@HA.com

Notice as to an Auction in New York City. These Terms and Conditions of Sale are designed to conform to the applicable sections of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Rules and Regulations as Amended. This sale is a Public Auction Sale conducted by Heritage Auctioneers & Galleries, Inc. # 41513036. The New York City licensed auctioneers are: Sam Foose, #095260; Kathleen Guzman, #0762165; Nicholas Dawes, #1304724; Ed Beardsley, #1183220; Scott Peterson, #1306933; Andrea Voss, #1320558, who will conduct the Sale on behalf of itself and Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. (for Coins) and Currency Auctions of America, Inc. (for currency). All lots are subject to: the consignors rights to bid thereon in accord with these Terms and Conditions of Sale, consignors option to receive advances on their consignments, and Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may offer limited extended financing to registered bidders, in accord with Auctioneers internal credit standards. A registered bidder may inquire whether a lot is subject to an advance or a reserve. Auctioneer has made advances to various consignors in this sale. On lots bearing an estimate, the term refers to a value range placed on an item by the Auctioneer in its sole opinion but the final price is determined by the bidders. Rev 10-10-11
Rev. 1-21-11

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How to Ship Your Purchases


Heritage Auction Galleries requires Third Party Shipping for certain items in this auction not picked up in person by the buyer. It shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder to arrange pick up and shipping through a third party; as to such items auctioneer shall have no liability. Steps to follow: 1. Select a shipping company from the list below or a company of your choosing. 2. Complete, sign, and return an Agent Shipping Release Authorization form to Heritage (this form will automatically be emailed to you along with your winning bid(s) notice or may be obtained by calling Client Services at 866-835-3243). The completed form may be faxed to 214-409-1425. 3. Heritage Auctions shipping department will coordinate with the shipping company you have selected to pick up your purchases.

Agent Shipping Release Authorization form

Shippers that Heritage has used are listed below. However, you are not obligated to choose from the following and may provide Heritage with information of your preferred shipper.
Navis Pack & Ship
161 Pittsburgh St Dallas, TX 75207 Ph: 972-870-1212 Fax: 214-409-9001 Navis.Dallas@GoNavis.com

The Packing & Moving Center


2040 E. Arkansas Lane, Ste #222 Arlington, TX 76011 Ph: 817-795-1999 Fax: 214-409-9000 thepackman@sbcglobal.net

Craters & Freighters


2220 Merritt Drive, Suite 200 Garland, TX 75041 Ph: 972-840-8147 Fax: 214-780-5674 dallas@cratersandfreighters.com

It is the Third Party Shippers responsibility to pack (or crate) and ship (or freight) your purchase to you. Please make all payment arrangements for shipping with your Shipper of choice. Any questions concerning Third Party Shipping can be addressed through our Client Services Department at 1-866-835-3243. Successful bidders are advised that pick-up or shipping arrangements should be made within ten (10) days of the auction or they may be subject to storage fees as stated in Heritages Terms & Conditions of Auction, item 35.

JANUARY 2012 | ORLANDO

BENEFIT AUCTION SUPPORT THE SMITHSONIANS NATIONAL NUMISMATIC COLLECTION


HOW YOU CAN HELP
In January 2012, Heritage will host an auction of coins and notes donated by collectors to create an endowment for the National Numismatic Collection. This special auction will feature no sellers commissions and no buyers premiums. Heritage is donating all of our commissions and services, so 100% of your numismatic or cash Silver donation will go directly to the Smithsonian.
Heres how it will work: 1. Call 800-872-6467 to speak with a Consignment Director. 2. Consign a coin/currency valued over $500 or a group of coins/currency valued over $1,000. Or, designate the proceeds of an existing consignment toward the NNC Endowment Fund. 3. After the auction, receive a gift receipt from the Smithsonian for the sale price of your consignment. 4. All proceeds raised benetting the NNC Endowment will be transferred to the National Museum of American History after each auction. Visit HA.com/Smithsonian for more information.

No coins from the Smithsonian or the NNC will be auctioned and the consigned coins are not intended for acquisition by the Smithsonian or the NNC. Neither the NNC nor the Smithsonian makes any representation or warranty as to the provenance, condition, grading, or value of any coin for auction.

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3500 MAPLE AVE DALLAS, TEXAS 75219 800-872-6467 HA.com
Steve Ivy Jim Halperin Greg Rohan Warren Tucker Todd Imhof Michael Moline

FL licenses: Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.: AB665; Currency Auctions of America: AB2218; FL Auctioneer licenses: Samuel Foose AU3244; Mike Sadler AU3795; Andrea Voss AU4034. This auction subject to a 15% buyers premium.

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First Place 14K Gold Santa Anita Park Racing Trophy, 1945 Shreve & Co., San Francisco, California, circa 1945 5-3/4 x 8-1/4 x 5-1/8 in. Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000 HA.com/5086-17001

For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collectors Handbook (comnbined value $65), visit HA.com/ CATA22543 or call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATA22543.

Inquiries: Tim Rigdon . 800-872-6467, ext. 1119 . TimR@HA.com Karen Rigdon . 800-872-6467, ext. 1723 . KarenR@HA.com

Annual Sales Exceed $750 Million | 650,000+ Online Bidder-Members 3500 Maple Avenue | Dallas, Texas 75219 | 800-872-6467 | HA.com/FineArt
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TX Auctioneer licenses: Samuel Foose 11727; Robert Korver 13754; Scott Peterson 13256; Bob Merrill 13408; Mike Sadler 16129; Andrea Voss 16406. This auction subject to a 19.5% buyers premium.

V I N TAG E & C O N T E M P O R A RY P H OTO G R A P H Y NOVEMBER 19, 2011 | NEW YORK | LIVE & ONLINE

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ Magic Johnson, Los Angeles, 1989 Gelatin silver 13-1/8 x 13-3/8 in. Est. $3,000/5,000 HA.com/5077-14002

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ Michael Jordan, New York, 1991 Gelatin silver 10-1/8 x 8-1/4 in. Est. $3,000/5,000 HA.com/5077-14001

For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collector's Handbook (combined value $65), visit HA.com/CATB22543 or call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATB22543.

Inquiries, 800-872-6467: Ed Jaster, ext. 1288 or EdJ@HA.com Rachel Peart, ext. 1625 or RPeart@HA.com

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COLT PATERSON REVOLVER SETS WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR A SINGLE FIREARM, BRINGING $977,500 IN DALLAS
Part of the historic Al Cali Collection of the nest Colt pistols in the world, sold Sept. 18, in Dallas; top four lots bring more than $3.277 million combined
Unrivaled nancial stability and long-term continuity of management Competitive commission rates; one fee includes insurance and photography Cash advances on qualifying consignments Aggressive national marketing efforts for each auction The highest web trafc of any auction house Salesrooms in San Francisco, Dallas, New York and Beverly Hills A database of more than 750,000 collectors Consistently high prices realized with many world records. Full, on-time payments to every one of our consignors since 1976
1. Fine and Exceptional Colt Walker Model Civilian Series Revolver, with Period Flap Leather Holster, Known as the The Thumbprint Walker SOLD FOR: $690,000 - September 2011 HA.com/6073*33006 2. Exceptional, Rare and Fine Cased and Shell Carved Ivory-Gripped Texas or Holster Model No. 5 Paterson Revolver, with 9-inch Barrel and Attached Loading Lever SOLD FOR: $977,500 - September 2011 HA.com/6073*33005 3. Historic Cased, Gustave Young-Engraved and Ivory-Gripped Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver, Inscribed Colonel P.M. Milliken SOLD FOR: $805,000 - September 2011 HA.com/6073*33009 4. Exceptional Historic, Cased, Engraved and Presentation Inscribed Colt Model 1861 New Model Navy Revolver, From the Colt Co. to E.W. Parsons, of Adams Express Co., Hartford SOLD FOR: $805,000 - September 2011 HA.com/6073*33029

For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collectors Handbook (combined value $65), visit HA.com/CATG22543 or call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATG22543.

Annual Sales Exceed $750 Million | 650,000+ Online Bidder-Members 701 Bryant St, 2nd Floor | San Francisco, CA 94107 | 800-872-6467 | HA.com/Arms

DALLAS | NEW YORK | BEVERLY HILLS | SAN FRANCISCO | PARIS | GENEVA


TX & NY Auctioneer license: Samuel Foose 11727 & 0952360. Heritage Auction Galleries CA Bond #RSB2004175; CA Auctioneer Bond: Carolyn Mani #RSB2005661. These auctions are subject to a 15% buyers premium.

Department Specialists
For the extensions below, please dial 800.872.6467

Comics & Comic Art


HA.com/Comics Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 EdJ@HA.com Lon Allen, Ext. 1261 LonA@HA.com Barry Sandoval, Ext. 1377 BarryS@HA.com Todd Hignite, Ext. 1790 ToddH@HA.com

Handbags & Luxury Accessories


HA.com/Luxury Matt Rubinger, Ext. 1419 MRubinger@HA.com

Historical
American Indian Art
HA.com/AmericanIndian Delia Sullivan, Ext. 1343 DeliaS@HA.com

Fine Art
American, Western & European Art
HA.com/FineArt Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 EdJ@HA.com Marianne Berardi, Ph.D., Ext. 1506 MarianneB@HA.com Ariana Hartsock, Ext. 1283 ArianaH@HA.com Kirsty Buchanan, Ext. 1741 KirstyB@HA.com Deborah Solon, Ext. 1843 DeborahS@HA.com

Americana & Political


HA.com/Historical Tom Slater, Ext. 1441 TomS@HA.com John Hickey, Ext. 1264 JohnH@HA.com Michael Riley, Ext. 1467 MichaelR@HA.com Don Ackerman, Ext. 1736 DonA@HA.com

Arms & Armor


HA.com/Arms Greg Martin, Ext. 1883 GregM@HA.com Jemison Beshears, Ext. 1886 JemisonB@HA.com Cliff Chappell, Ext. 1887 CliffordC@HA.com Roger Lake, Ext. 1884 RogerL@HA.com David Carde, Ext. 1881 DavidC@HA.com

California Art
HA.com/FineArt Alissa Ford, Ext. 1926 AlissaF@HA.com

Decorative Arts & Design


HA.com/Decorative Tim Rigdon, Ext. 1119 TimR@HA.com Karen Rigdon, Ext. 1723 KarenR@HA.com Nicholas Dawes, Ext. 1605 NickD@HA.com Carolyn Mani, Ext. 1677 CarolynM@HA.com

Civil War & Militaria


HA.com/CivilWar Dennis Lowe, Ext. 1182 DennisL@HA.com

Illustration Art
HA.com/Illustration Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 EdJ@HA.com Todd Hignite, Ext. 1790 ToddH@HA.com

Historical Manuscripts
HA.com/Manuscripts Sandra Palomino, Ext. 1107 SandraP@HA.com

Lalique & Art Glass


HA.com/Design Nicholas Dawes, Ext. 1605 NickD@HA.com

Rare Books
HA.com/Books James Gannon, Ext. 1609 JamesG@HA.com Joe Fay, Ext. 1544 JoeF@HA.com

Modern & Contemporary Art


HA.com/Modern Frank Hettig, Ext. 1157 FrankH@HA.com

Space Exploration
HA.com/Space John Hickey, Ext. 1264 JohnH@HA.com Michael Riley, Ext. 1467 MichaelR@HA.com

Silver & Vertu


HA.com/Silver Tim Rigdon, Ext. 1119 TimR@HA.com Karen Rigdon, Ext. 1723 KarenR@HA.com

Texana
HA.com/Historical Sandra Palomino, Ext. 1107 SandraP@HA.com

Texas Art
HA.com/TexasArt Atlee Phillips, Ext. 1786 AtleeP@HA.com

Jewelry

HA.com/Jewelry Jill Burgum, Ext. 1697 JillB@HA.com Peggy Gottlieb, Ext. 1847 PGottlieb@HA.com

Vintage & Contemporary Photography


HA.com/ArtPhotography Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 EdJ@HA.com Rachel Peart, Ext. 1625 RPeart@HA.com

Movie Posters
HA.com/MoviePosters Grey Smith, Ext. 1367 GreySm@HA.com Bruce Carteron, Ext. 1551 BruceC@HA.com

Music & Entertainment Memorabilia


HA.com/Entertainment Margaret Barrett, Ext. 1912 MargaretB@HA.com Kristen Painter, Ext. 1149 KristenP@HA.com John Hickey, Ext. 1264 JohnH@HA.com Garry Shrum, Ext. 1585 GarryS@HA.com

Timepieces
HA.com/Timepieces Jim Wolf, Ext. 1659 JWolf@HA.com

Wine

HA.com/Wine Frank Martell, Ext. 1753 FrankM@HA.com Poppy Davis, Ext. 1559 PoppyD@HA.com

Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments


HA.com/Guitar Mike Gutierrez, Ext. 1183 MikeG@HA.com Isaiah Evans, Ext. 1201 IsaiahE@HA.com

Services

Natural History
HA.com/NaturalHistory

Appraisal Services
HA.com/Appraisals Meredith Meuwly, Ext. 1631 MeredithM@HA.com

David Herskowitz, Ext. 1610 DavidH@HA.com

Numismatics
Coins United States
HA.com/Coins David Mayfield, Ext. 1277 DavidM@HA.com Jessica Aylmer, Ext. 1706 JessicaA@HA.com Win Callender, Ext. 1415 WinC@HA.com Chris Dykstra, Ext. 1380 ChrisD@HA.com Sam Foose, Ext. 1227 SamF@HA.com Jim Jelinski, Ext. 1257 JimJ@HA.com Bob Marino, Ext. 1374 BobMarino@HA.com Mike Sadler, Ext. 1332 MikeS@HA.com Beau Streicher, Ext. 1645 BeauS@HA.com

Corporate & Institutional Collections/Ventures


Karl Chiao, Ext. 1958 KarlC@HA.com

Credit Department
Marti Korver, Ext. 1248 Marti@HA.com Eric Thomas, Ext. 1241 EricT@HA.com

Media & Public Relations


Noah Fleisher, Ext. 1143 NoahF@HA.com

Trusts & Estates


HA.com/Estates Mark Prendergast, Ext. 1632 MPrendergast@HA.com Karl Chiao, Ext. 1958 KarlC@HA.com

Locations
Dallas (World Headquarters) 214.528.3500 800.872.6467 3500 Maple Ave. Dallas, TX 75219 Beverly Hills 310.492.8600 9478 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 New York 212.486.3500 445 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022
DALLAS | NEW YORK | SAN FRANCISCO BEVERLY H ILLS | PARIS | GENEVA

Rare Currency
HA.com/Currency Len Glazer, Ext. 1390 Len@HA.com Allen Mincho, Ext. 1327 Allen@HA.com Dustin Johnston, Ext. 1302 Dustin@HA.com Michael Moczalla, Ext. 1481 MichaelM@HA.com Jason Friedman, Ext. 1582 JasonF@HA.com Brad Ciociola, Ext. 1752 BradC@HA.com

World & Ancient Coins


HA.com/WorldCoins Cristiano Bierrenbach, Ext. 1661 CrisB@HA.com Warren Tucker, Ext. 1287 WTucker@HA.com David Michaels, Ext. 1606 DMichaels@HA.com Scott Cordry, Ext. 1369 ScottC@HA

Corporate Officers
R. Steven Ivy, Co-Chairman James L. Halperin, Co-Chairman Gregory J. Rohan, President Paul Minshull, Chief Operating Officer Todd Imhof, Executive Vice President Kathleen Guzman, Managing Director-New York

Sports Collectibles

HA.com/Sports Chris Ivy, Ext. 1319 CIvy@HA.com Peter Calderon, Ext. 1789 PeterC@HA.com Derek Grady, Ext. 1975 DerekG@HA.com Mike Gutierrez, Ext. 1183 MikeG@HA.com Lee Iskowitz, Ext. 1601 LeeI@HA.com Mark Jordan, Ext. 1187 MarkJ@HA.com Chris Nerat, Ext. 1615 ChrisN@HA.com Jonathan Scheier, Ext. 1314 JonathanS@HA.com

U.S. Rare Coin Auctions U.S. Rare Coins U.S. Rare Coins F.U.N. World & Ancient Coin Auctions World Coin World Coin Online Rare Currency Auctions Currency Fine & Decorative Arts Auctions Modern & Contemporary Art Texas Art Art of the American West American & European Art Lalique and Art Glass Vintage & Contemporary Photography Fine Silver & Vertu Decorative Arts The Estate Auction Illustration Art California Art Fine Silver & Vertu Texas Art Art of the American West American & European Art Vintage & Contemporary Photography Modern & Contemporary Art Decorative Arts Jewelry, Timepieces & Luxury Accessory Auctions Watches & Fine Timepieces Fine Jewelry Handbags & Luxury Accessories Fine Jewelry Handbags & Luxury Accessories Watches & Fine Timepieces Vintage Movie Posters Auctions Vintage Movie Posters Vintage Movie Posters Comics Auctions Comics & Original Comic Art Comics & Original Comic Art Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions Music, Celebrity & Hollywood Memorabilia Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Historical Grand Format Auctions Militaria Americana & Political Space Exploration Rare Books & Autographs Historical Manuscripts Arms & Armor NRA Firearms for Freedom Texana Art of the Americas Americana & Political Space Exploration Militaria Vintage Sports Collectibles Auctions Vintage Sports Collectibles Vintage Sports Collectibles Natural History Auctions Natural History Fine & Rare Wine Fine & Rare Wine

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Auction Dates November 7-9, 2011 December 7-11, 2011 January 3-8, 2012 Auction Dates January 2-3, 2012 January 10, 2012 Auction Dates January 4-9, 2012 Auction Dates October 26, 2011 November 5, 2011 November 5, 2011 November 8, 2011 November 19, 2011 November 19, 2011 December 7, 2011 December 7, 2011 February 7, 2012 February 21-22, 2012 March 20, 2012 April 10, 201 May 5, 2012 May 5, 2012 May 15, 2012 May 21, 2012 May 29, 2012 June 11, 2012 Auction Dates November 18, 2011 December 5, 2011 December 6, 2011 April 30, 2012 May 1, 2012 May 21, 2012 Auction Dates November 18-19, 2011 July 16-20, 2012 Auction Dates November 15-17, 2011 February 23-24, 2012 Auction Dates December 13-14, 2011 December 16-17, 2011 Auction Dates November 12, 2011 November 30, 2011 November 30, 2011 December 8-9, 2011 December 8-9, 2011 January 22-23, 2012 January 22-23, 2012 March 10, 2012 Spring 2012 May 12, 2012 May 12, 2012 June 2012 Auction Dates November 10-11, 2011 April 26-27, 2012 Auction Dates January 8, 2012 Auction Dates December 1-2, 2011

Consignment Deadline Closed October 28, 2011 November 25, 2011 Consignment Deadline November 5, 2011 November 5, 2011 Consignment Deadline November 19, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed December 6, 2011 December 20, 2011 January 17, 2012 February 7, 2012 March 3, 2012 March 3, 2012 March 13, 2012 March 20, 2012 March 27, 2012 April 9, 2012 Consignment Deadline Closed Closed Closed February 27, 2012 February 29, 2012 March 20, 2012 Consignment Deadline Closed May 25, 2012 Consignment Deadline Closed January 10, 2012 Consignment Deadline October 22, 2011 October 25, 2011 Consignment Deadline Closed Closed Closed October 17, 2011 October 17, 2011 December 1, 2011 December 1, 2011 January 18, 2012 January 12, 2012 March 21, 2012 March 21, 2012 April 1, 2012 Consignment Deadline Closed March 5, 2012 Consignment Deadline Closed Consignment Deadline October 19, 2011

HA.com/Consign Consignment Hotline 800-872-6467 All dates and auctions subject to change after press time. Go to HA.com for updates.
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10-12-2011

Auctioneers: Samuel Foose: TX 11727; CA Bond #RSB2004178; FL AU3244; GA AUNR3029; IL 441001482; NC 8373; OH 2006000048; MA 03015; PA AU005443; TN 6093; WI 2230-052; NYC 0952360; Denver 1021450; Phoenix 07006332. Robert Korver: TX 13754; CA Bond #RSB2004179; FL AU2916; GA AUNR003023; IL 441001421; MA 03014; NC 8363; OH 2006000049; TN 6439; WI 2412-52; Phoenix 07102049; NYC 1096338; Denver 1021446. Teia Baber: TX 16624; CA Bond #RSB2005525. Ed Beardsley: TX Associate 16632; NYC 1183220. Nicholas Dawes: NYC 1304724. Marsha Dixey: TX 16493. Chris Dykstra: TX 16601; FL AU4069; WI 2566-052; TN 6463; IL 441001788; CA #RSB2005738. Jeff Engelken: CA Bond #RSB2004180. Alissa Ford: CA Bond #RSB2005920. Leo Frese: CA Bond #RSB2004176; NYC 1094963. Shaunda Fry: TX 16448; FL AU3915; WI 2577-52; CA Bond #RSB2005396. Kathleen Guzman: NYC 0762165. Stewart Huckaby: TX 16590. Cindy Isennock, participating auctioneer: Baltimore Auctioneer license #AU10. Carolyn Mani: CA Bond #RSB2005661; Bob Merrill: TX 13408; MA 03022; WI 2557-052; FL AU4043; IL 441001683; CA Bond #RSB2004177. Cori Mikeals: TX 16582; CA #RSB2005645. Scott Peterson: TX 13256; NYC 1306933; IL 441001659; WI 2431-052; CA Bond #RSB2005395. Tim Rigdon: TX 16519. Michael J. Sadler: TX 16129; FL AU3795; IL 441001478; MA 03021; TN 6487; WI 2581-052; NYC 1304630; CA Bond #RSB2005412. Eric Thomas: TX 16421; PA AU005574; TN 6515. Andrea Voss: TX 16406; FL AU4034; MA 03019; WI 2576-052; CA Bond #RSB2004676; NYC #1320558. Jacob Walker: TX 16413; FL AU4031; WI 2567-052; IL 441001677; CA Bond #RSB2005394. Peter Wiggins: TX 16635. (Rev. 5-15-11)

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