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LOTS 1-175
Trading Cards
1 A 1959 Fleer Ted Williams Near Set (79 of 80) Missing No. 68 Ted Signs,
conditions range from VG/EX to EX/MT. Acceptable for grading. $200-$300
2 A Near Set of 1954 Bowman Baseball Cards,
comprising 212 of 224 cards in set with 14 duplicates. Includes Hall of Famer and stars. Missing cards 1, 6, 64. 65, 89, 90, 145, 154, 161, 170, 177 and 224. Cards average VG/EX - NM. Acceptable for grading. $300-$500
3 A Near Set of 1954 Topps Baseball Cards,
comprising 238 of 250 cards in set with 5 duplicates. Includes Hall of Famer and stars. Missing cards 1, 6, 10, 90, 94, 128, 164, 167, 182, 201, 215 and 250. Cards average VG/EX - NM. Acceptable for grading. $500-$700
comprising of 1955 Topps Baseball (51 of 210, 5 duplicates); 1956 Topps Baseball (26 of 340, 2 duplicates); 1957 Topps Baseball (179 of 407, 41 duplicates); 1958 Topps Baseball (217 of 495, 19 duplicates); 1959 Topps Baseball Cards. (267 of 572, 21 doubles); 1960 Topps Baseball (372 of 527); 1961 Topps Baseball, (281 of 589, 126 doubles); 1962 Topps Baseball (90 of 598, 58 doubles); 1963 Topps Baseball (172 of 576, 21 doubles). Conditions average VG/EX. Acceptable for grading. $400-$600
5 A Near Set of 1959 Topps Baseball Cards,
comprising 497 of 572 cards in set with 60 duplicates. Conditions range from VG/EX to EX/MT. Acceptable for grading.
$300-$500
6 A Near Set of 1964 Topps Baseball Cards,
comprising 551 of 587 cards in set with 6 duplicates. Conditions range from VG/EX to EX/MT. Acceptable for grading. $300-$500
*7 A Collection of 280 1963 Topps Baseball Cards Including a Pete Rose Rookie Card BVG Graded 5.5, Two Willie Stargell Rookies and Many High Numbers
Property from the Collection of Robert Wilson, Chicago, Illinois
$600-$800
*8 A 1963 Topps Pete Rose Rookie Stars No. 537 Baseball Card BVG (Beckett Vintage Grading) EX-MT 6.
Property from the Collection of Robert Wilson, Chicago, Illinois $800-$1,200
*9 A 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan Mets Rookie Stars No. 177 Baseball Card, BVG (Beckett Vintage Grading) EX 5.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$400-$600
10 A Group of 16 Hall of Fame and Rookie Baseball Cards including Mantle, Aaron, Bench Rookie,
comprising a 1951 Topps Early Wynn; a 1951 Topps Johnny Mize; a 1959 Topps Hank Aaron; a 1961 Topps Early Wynn; a 1964 Topps Mickey Mantle; a 1966 Topps Willie Mays; a 1966 Topps Brooks Robinson; a 1967 Topps Bob Gibson; a 1967 Topps Willie Mays; a 1968 Topps Johnny Bench rookie; a 1975 Topps Mini George Brett; two 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookies; a 1983 Topps Ryne Sandberg; a 1985 Topps Kirby Puckett. Conditions range from VG/EX to EX/MT. $300-$500
11 A Group of Eight 1961 Fleer Basketball Cards including Wilt Chamberlain,
including Wilt Chamberlain, Sam Jones and Lenny Wilkens. Conditions range from F/G to EX/MT. Acceptable for grading.
Property from the Collection of Robert Wilson, Chicago, Illinois
$200-$300
12 A Collection of 554 Post War Multi Brand Football Cards,
comprising 1954 Bowman Football Cards (5 of 128); 1955 Topps All-American Football Cards (3 of 100); 1955 Bowman Football Cards (44 of 160, 2 doubles); 1956 Topps Football (32 of 120, 4 duplicates); 1957 Topps Football (139 out of 155 cards, 16 duplicates); 1958 Topps Football (11 of 132); 1959 Topps Football (29 of 176); 1960 Topps Football (40 of 132); 1961 Fleer (68 of 220); 1962 Topps Football (7 of 176); 1963 Topps Football (52 of 170); 1964 Philadelphia Gum Chewing Corp. Football Cards (70 of 198, 32 duplicates). $200-$400
13 A 1959 Topps Football Complete Set,
comprising 176 cards. Conditions range from VG/EX to EX/MT. Suitable for grading. $400-$600
14 15
A 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth No. 144 Baseball Card BVG (Beckett Vintage Grading) Good 2. A 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth No. 181 Baseball Card BVG (Beckett Vintage Grading) Good 2.
Property from the Collection of A Private Collector, Potomac, Maryland
$2,500-$3,500 Property from the Collection of A Private Collector, Potomac, Maryland
$2,500-$3,500
16 A 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig No. 92 Baseball Card, BVG (Beckett Vintage Grading) 1.5 Fair.
Property from the Collection of A Private Collector, Potomac, Maryland
$1,000-$1,500
17 A 1933 Goudey Near Set (232/239),
comprising 232 of 239 highly-coveted 1933 Goudey baseball cards. Curated by a discerning collector, the set is missing only seven cards, A total of 66 cards have been graded collectively by PSA, BVG and SGC include:
1 Bengough (PSA 2), 12 Pipgras (PSA 2), 17 Clark (SGC 5.5), 22 Traynor (SGC 2), 26 Cissell (SGC 5), 29 Foxx (PSA 1), 34 O’Farrell (SGC 2.5), 35 Simmons (PSA 3), 43 Fonseca (BVG 7), 44 Bottomley (PSA 4), 47 Manush (PSA 2), 48 McManus (PSA 4), 49 Frisch (PSA 2), 59 Miller (PSA 5), 60 Hoyt (PSA 4), 63 Cronin (PSA 1), 64 Grimes (PSA 3), 68 Lisenbee (SGC 5), 73 Haines (PSA 3.5), 74 Rixey (PSA 3), 76 Chochrane (PSA 2), 77 Comorosky (SGC 4), 78 Quinn (PSA 5), 81 Jones (SGC 5), 82 Williams (SGC 5), 83 Jablonski (SGC 5), 88 Rollings (PSA 4), 89 Speaker (PSA 4MK), 96 Hudlin (SGC 4.5), 100 Uhle (PSA 4), 107 Manush (PSA 3), 109 Cronin (BVG 6), 110 Goslin (PSA 6), 112 Schulte (PSA 5), 113 Bluege (PSA 2.5), 115 Heathcote (BVG 3.5), 117 Maranville (PSA 2), 120 Reynolds (SGC 5.5), 121 Stewart (SGC 4), 122 Crowder (BVG 6.5), 125 Terry (PSA 1.5), 128 Klein (PSA 1), 133 Linstrom (PSA 4.5), 138 Pennock (PSA 4MC), 140 Hadley (PSA 4), 152 Taylor (PSA 2.5), 154 Foxx (PSA 3.5), 155 Judge (PSA 2), 158 Berg (PSA 2), 169 Thomas (PSA 3.5), 172 Hargrave (SGC 5), 176 Ogden (PSA 4.5), 182 High (SGC 5), 185 Smith (SGC 4.5), 187 Manush (PSA 2.5), 189 Cronin (PSA 3), 202 Harnett (PSA 4), 215 Van Atta (PSA 3), 216 Gomez (PSA 4), 222 Gehringer (PSA 2), 227 Herman (PSA 2), 229 Vaughan (PSA 4), 232 O’Doul (SGC 4), 233 Vergez (SGC 5), 238 Critz (PSA 4 MK), 240 (PSA 2)
Ungraded: 2 Vance (G/VG), 3 Critz (VG/EX), 4 Schuble (VG/EX), 5 Herman (G/VG), 6 Dykes (VG), 7 Lyons (VG), 8 Johnson (VG), 9 Harris (VG/EX), 10 Myatt (VG), 11 Rogell (VG/EX), 13 Thompson (VG/EX), 14 Johnson (VG/EX), 15 Sorrell (EX/MT), 16 Blaeholder (VG/EX), 18 Ruel (VG/EX), 19 Dickey (G/VG), 20 Terry (G), 21 Collins (EX), 23 Cuyler (G), 24 Ford (EX/MT), 25 Waner (F/G), 27 Connally (VG/EX), 28 Bartell (VG/EX), 30 Hogan (VG/EX), 31 Lazzeri (G), 32 Clancy (VG/EX), 33 Kress (VG/EX), 36 Thevenow (VG/EX), 37 Wilson (VG/EX), 38 Brickell (VG/EX), 40 Douthit (VG), 41 Mancuso (VG/EX), 42 Collins (VG/EX), 45 Benton (VG/EX), 46 Allen (VG/EX), 50 Brandt (VG/EX), 51 Grimm (VG/EX), 52 Cohen (VG), 54 Kremer (VG/EX), 55 Malone (VG/EX), 56 Ruffing (VG/EX), 57 Clark (VG/EX), 58 O’Doul (VG/EX), 61 Bishop (NM/MT), 62 Martin (VG/EX), 65 Gaston (VG/ EX), 66 Grantham (VG/EX), 67 Bush (EX), 69 Moore (VG), 70 Scott (VG/EX), 71 Burke (VG/EX), 72 Carroll (EX/MT), 75 Kamm (EX), 79 Faber (G/VG), 80 Manion (VG/EX), 84 Spencer (EX/MT), 85 Sand (EX/MT), 86 Todt (VG/EX), 87 O’Rourke (EX), 90 Petty (VG/EX), 91 Zachary (VG), 93 Welch (EX), 94 Walker (VG), 95 Crowder (EX/MT), 97 Morrissey (VG), 98 Berger (VG), 99 Cuccinello (EX/MT), 101 Coffman (VG/EX), 102 Jackson (VG/EX), 103 Combs (G), 104 Marberry (NM/MT), 105 Friberg (VG/EX), 108 Kuhel (VG), 111 Weaver (NM/MT), 114 Sewell (G/VG), 116 Morgan (VG/EX), 118 (G/ VG), 118 Picinich (G/VG), 119 Hornsby, 123 Russell (G), 124 Whitehill (EX/MT), 126 Moore (EX), 129 Schumacher (G), 130 Fitzsimmons (VG/EX), 131 Frankhouse (G), 132 Elliott (EX), 134 Rice (VG/EX), 135 English (EX), 136 Rhem (EX/MT), 137 Lucas (G/VG), 139 Cantwell (EX), 141 Benge (VG), 142 Richards (EX), 143 Wright (G/VG), 145 Wahlberg (VG/EX), 146 Stewart (VG), 147 Durocher (EX/MT), 148 Farrell (VG/EX), 150 Kolp (EX), 151 Flowers (EX), 153 Myer (G/VG), 156 MacFayden (EX/MT), 157 Byrd (G), 159 Bluege (EX), 161 Spohrer (VG/EX), 162 Mangum (VG/EX), 163 Sewell (VG/EX), 164 Waner (G), 165 Sewell (VG/EX), 166 West (NM), 167 Russell (G), 168 Goslin (G), 170 McCurdy (P/F), 171 Jamieson (VG/EX), 173 Holm (EX/MT), 174 Ogden (VG/EX), 175 Howley (VG), 177 French (VG/EX), 178 Warner (EX/MT), 179 Leach (VG/EX), 180 Moore (VG/EX), 181 Ruth (VG), 183 Walberg (EX), 184 Berry (P/F), 186 Schulte (VG/EX), 188 Hornsby (G), 190 Schulte (VG/EX), 191 Chapman (VG/EX), 192 Brown (VG/EX), 193 Lary (VG/EX), 194 Averill (VG), 195 Swanson (VG/EX), 196 Mahaffey.
Property from the Collection of A Private Collector, Potomac, Maryland
*18 A 1997 Nomar Garciaparra Boston Red Sox Game Used / Issued Jersey,
size 46, Russell Diamond Collection locker tag sewn on lower left shirt tail. Sports Investors Authentication reviewed and certified authentic.
Full letter of authenticity that states in part: The jersey in review is properly tagged, lettered and numbered. It is consistent with known exemplars, it exhibits littleto-no use, and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Therefore, it is the considered opinion of Sports Investors Authentication that this jersey was issued to and may have been worn in a single game by Nomar Garciaparra during the 1997 MLB season.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $600-$800
*19 A 1995 Randy Johnson Seattle Mariners Game Used / Issued Jersey,
size 50 and 4 Extra Length, Russell Diamond Collection locker tag sewn on lower left shirt tail. Sports Investors Authentication reviewed and certified authentic.
Full letter of authenticity that states in part: The jersey in review is properly tagged, lettered and numbered as a Mariners 1995 team jersey. It is consistent with known exemplars. It exhibits no game use, little-to-no wash wear, and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Therefore, it is considered opinion of Sports Investors Authentication that this jersey is genuine and if worn, was likely worn for a single game by Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners during the 1995 MLB season.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-$5,000
*20 A Pair of Greg Maddux Game Used Pony Cleats,
size unmarked. Shows significant use from early years with Chicago Cubs.
Property from the Collection of Mr. Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $300-$500
*21 A Greg Maddux 1996 World Series Atlanta Braves Game Issued/Used Jersey,
size 44, Russell Diamond Collection locker tag sewn on lower left shirt tail. Sports Investors Authentication reviewed and certified authentic.
Full letter of authenticity that states in part: The jersey in review is properly tagged, lettered, and numbered. It is consistent with known exemplars, appears to have no alterations of any kind, and exhibits some game use. Therefore, it is the considered opinion of Sports Investors Authentication that this jersey was issued may have been worn by Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves during the 1996 MLB season or postseason.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $2,000-$3,000
*22 A 1995 Alex Rodriguez Seattle Mariners Rookie Season Game Used / Issued Jersey,
size 48, Russell Diamond Collection locker tag sewn on lower left shirt tail. Sports Investors Authentication reviewed and certified authentic.
Full letter of authenticity that states in part: The jersey in review is properly tagged, lettered, and numbered. It is consistent with known exemplars, exhibits little-to-no use and wash wear, and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Therefore, it is the considered opinion of Sports Investors Authentication that this jersey is genuine team issue and may have been worn by Alex Rodriguez for a game or two during the 1995 MLB season.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$1,000-$2,000 *23 A 1995 John Smoltz Atlanta Braves Game Issued Signed Jersey,
Size 48, Russell Diamond Collection locker tag sewn on lower left shirt tail. Sports Investors reviewed and certified authentic.
Full letter of authenticity that states in part: The jersey in review is properly tagged, lettered, and numbered. It is consistent with known exemplars, appears to have no alterations of any kind, and exhibits no game use. Therefore, it is the considered opinion of Sports Investors Authentication that this jersey is genuine and was issued to John Smoltz of the Atlanta Braves during the 1995 MLB season.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $500-$700
*24 A Vladimir Guerrero Game Used Bat,
Louisville Slugger T141 Model
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$200-$300
*25 An Eddie Murray Game Used Bat,
Louisville Slugger M275
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$400-$600
*26 An Ozzie Smith Game Used Bat,
Louisville Slugger C235 Model
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$200-$300
*27 A Frank Thomas Game Used Bat,
Rawlings Big Stick Model
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$300-$500
President Bill Clinton’s Golf Clubs
More than any other sport, golf plays a vital role in presidential history. Almost all presidents in the past century have been known to hit the links during their time in office – using the green as a stage for politics, a platform to connect with the public, or a respite from the stress of the nation’s top role.
Former President Bill Clinton famously loved golf for each of these reasons, with Golf Advisor citing that “there was no denying his positive impact on the game, if for no other reason than he made it look like so much fun.”
Clinton valued golf so highly that he reinstalled the White House putting green that Richard Nixon had removed. And, according to The Atlantic, Clinton stands out from other golfing presidents as “one of the more enthusiastic players … In his first year in office, Clinton could be heard by all when he exclaimed after a tee shot on the 10th hole on Martha’s Vineyard, ‘Whoa, mama, stay up!’”
The clubs offered were used exclusively by President Clinton during his time at Martha’s Vineyard after his presidency.
These clubs were originally sourced for the 2007 Possible Dreams Auction in Martha’s Vineyard, the annual auction for the island’s largest social services organization, by a Clinton friend and staff member who worked for his administration. Coincidentally, that same person won these clubs at the 2007 auction, maintaining them within his personal collection until now.
These 14 clubs include a limited edition Masters Tournament putter from Augusta that Clinton used to sink a 47-foot put, according to Possible Dreams auctioneers.
*28 A Set of President Bill Clinton Personally Owned and Used Golf Clubs,
a total 14 with bag originally consigned in 2007 to longtime Clinton’s Special Envoy and Personal Representative Bill Rollnick for the “Possible Dreams Auction” benefitting Martha’s Vineyard charities. Rollnick would then purchase the clubs at that auction. Contents of bag include Clinton’s used Nike One Black golf ball personalized “Comeback Kid 42,” tees, divot repair tools and ball markers. Height of bag 34 inches.
Property from the Collection of William & Nancy Rollnick, Palm Beach, Florida
$15,000-$25,000
*29
*29 A Set of President Gerald R. Ford Tournament Used Golf Clubs and Bag,
from 1987 Bill Demarest Classic at Canyon Country Club in Palm Springs. Irons 2-8, including pitching wedge. Height of bag 48 inches.
Provenance: Letter dated August 26, 1987 when clubs were purchased at Little City Foundation fundraiser.
Property from the Collection of Glen Traeger, Riverwoods, Illinois $550-$750
*31 A 1995 Mark McGuire LeRoy Neiman Serigraph,
limited edition, signed by Neiman and McGwire and numbered lower right.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $400-$600 *30 A 1995 Babe Ruth LeRoy Neiman Signed Serigraph
one of 285 limited editions, signed in pencil by Neiman in the lower margin.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $1,000-$1,500
*32 A 2001 Muhammad Ali “Athlete of the Century” LeRoy Neiman Artist’s Proof Serigraph with Remarques and Autographs of Both,
limited edition, signed by Ali and Neiman and numbered AP 34/150.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $2,000-$4,000
*34 A 1988 Super Bowl XXII “In the Pocket” LeRoy Neiman Serigraph,
limited edition, numbered and signed by Neiman, depicting Washington Redskins Quarterback Doug Williams dropping back for a pass in Super Bowl XXII 1988 versus Denver Broncos.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $400-$600 *33 A 2007 Joe Namath “Hand Off Super Bowl III” LeRoy Neiman Serigraph,
limited edition, signed by Neiman and Namath and numbered 64/350.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $800-$1,200
*35 A 1989 San Francisco 49ers “Superplay” LeRoy Neiman Serigraph,
limited edition, signed by Neiman and numbered 223/525.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $300-$500
signed by Perez, used for card DK-15. 17 1/2 x 13 inches
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $400-$600
signed by Perez, used for card DK-1.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $400-$600 *37 A 1996 Dick Perez Original Cal Ripken Jr. Donruss King of Kings Artwork,
signed by Perez, used for card DK-30. 18 x 13 inches
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $400-$600
16,699 Miles to Ali
Within an event celebrating extraordinary athleticism and tradition, the torch relay for 1996 Summer Olympics boasts an exceptional history all its own. The 1996 Games in Atlanta celebrated the Olympic Centennial, with a torch relay covering 16,699 miles across the United States that included a trek on the Pony Express, a ride on the Union Pacific Railroad – even its first trip into space.
To make each of these historic milestones a reality, 12,467 bearers participated in the relay. This included 2,000 former Olympians or other people somehow linked to the Olympic movement.
The initial journey of the Olympic torch began traditionally in Olympia, Greece. While there, over 800 people carried the torch 1,330 miles across the country, the most extensive in the history of the Games.
The flame then landed at Los Angeles International Airport on April 27, 1996, and was met with a welcome ceremony. The first torchbearer of the American part of the relay, Rafer Johnson, was the final torchbearer at the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles.
The torch went on to visit 42 states and 29 state capitals along its journey, and the route was designed to take in as many historically and culturally significant locations as possible. These included Santa Monica Pier, the famous Route 66, passing close to the Grand Canyon and reaching Hoover Dam. It was carried across by Martha Watson and the world’s largest U.S. flag was unfurled across the wall of the dam.
From Las Vegas, the flame was passed onto a special cauldron car on a Union Pacific train, the first of several train journeys. The National Pony Express Association participated in the journey with riders carrying the torch for over 56 continuous hours. Then on June 12, the torch was taken on board a replica of a 19th-century packet boat and pulled for 2 miles by mule along the Erie Canal.
Astronauts even carried the torch into space for the first time, taking an unlit torch with them aboard Space Shuttle Columbia as part of STS-78 – a spacelab mission for the Space Shuttle Program.
Each torch and its bearer were significant for another reason … they all led to a moment that shocked the world.
When the surprise bearer emerged at the end of the relay, people across nations gasped when they saw Muhammad Ali, arguably history’s most iconic athlete. Ali, who had won gold at the 1960 Games in Rome and later developed Parkinson’s disease, lit a mechanical torch that travelled along a wire, lighting the cauldron at the top of a 116-foot tower.
This stunning appearance is remembered as being one of the most inspiring, poignant, and emotional moments in Olympic history. The torch featured here was one part of the journey that led to a moment the world will never forget.
39 A 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics Relay Torch,
numbered 084B on end, Length 32”
$2,000-$3,000
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*40 A 1954 Jesse Owens Signed Check,
paid to the order of Swan-Lorish in the amount of $110, drawn on the business account of Jesse Owens Insurance Agency, Mutual of Omaha on April 5, 1954. One of the first known Owens checks offered at auction.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $600-$800
*41 A 1953 Jesse Owens Signed Contract,
designating Julius McMillan General Manager of the Jesse Owens Insurance Agency.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $600-$800
endorsing Lucky Strike Cigarettes. Celebrity Statement and Release lists Owens’ address of 1133 East 63rd Street, Chicago 37, Ill. Occupation of Athlete, track star and 7 years as a Lucky Strike smoker. Includes an “Athletes and Cigarettes by Jesse Owens, World-Famous Olympic Track Star” testimonial statement:
Athletes usually take longer to get around to smoking than most people. Maybe that’s the reason why they’re often harder to please once they begin. Take me. I didn’t start smoking until I was 26. Even then I tried a lot of brands before I found the right one. Guess if I’d bought Luckies in the first place I would’ve saved myself a lot of trouble. Trying to explain exactly why I like Luckies, I’m afraid, is as ticklish as telling you why I like track more than, say, basketball or football. I just do. it’s all a matter of taste you might say. I get a kick out of my cleaning business, public relations, golf and helping underprivileged kids, too. Again, personal preference. By the way, Mr. Owens smokes. And one of my three wonderful girls is old enough to smoke, too. They see to it that there’s good taste in my home. And their taste, like mine, runs to Luckies every time. I guess to all of us Luckies taste better.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $600-$800
The Seven Falls Babe Ruth Collection
On the most American of holidays, America’s biggest sports hero – Babe Ruth – traveled to Colorado Springs with business manager, Ray Doan, to wow massive crowds of fans with his prodigious talent.
Now retired, the Yankees legend arrived on the Fourth of July in 1940 at Seven Falls as part of a cross-country exhibition tour, joining his youngest daughter, Dorothy, and wife, Claire, who arrived days earlier and checked the family into The Broadmoor Hotel. Ruth’s hosts were the managers of Seven Falls Co., Melvin Weimer and his wife, Frances.
Later that day, Ruth gave a dazzling hitting display at the former Sportsman’s Park. Admission was 50 cents for adults and just 25 cents for children under 12.
According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, “Ruth performed his exhibition in front of an overflowing crowd. Fans lined the baselines. Jimmy Thompson of the Orioles took the mound against the Babe, who promised the crowd he would ‘send one over the fence.’ Later, Jim Verrone of the Orioles pitched to Ruth, who still displayed his famous step-into-it swing. After he was done, the Babe signed autographs for adoring fans, everything from new baseballs to gloves and candy wrappers.”
Ruth was given the keys to the city by Colorado Springs Mayor George G. Birdsall and visited orphans at the Myron Stratton Home. He then turned the remainder of his time into a family vacation that included golf at The Broadmoor East, sightseeing and even an impromptu hitting display that saw him belt a ball over the uppermost Seven Falls. Melvin Weimer estimated the Babe’s blast 266 feet up to the top of the falls, according to the Gazette.
Offered for the first time is the remarkable collection of Ruth items preserved for 80 years by the Weimer family. It includes a single-signed baseball, an original signed photograph of The Babe enjoying his time in Seven Falls, a Type-One candid photograph of Ruth and his family and a letter of thanks to Melvin Weimer composed by Doan and signed by The Bambino, Claire and Doan. The trio assured Weimer “we haven’t forgot the nice time you gave us in Seven Falls.”
And no one, of course, will ever forget The Babe.
*43 A Babe Ruth Signed Original Photograph (Beckett LOA),
inscribed (“Babe Ruth”) on candid photograph from 1940 visit to Seven Falls, Colorado. Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity.
Property from the Collection of Reed Weimer, Denver, Colorado $2,000-$3,000
*44 A Babe Ruth Original Type One Photograph,
captioned “Babe is combining business with pleasure” showing Ruth and his family enjoying a trip to Seven Falls, Colorado.
Property from the Collection of Reed Weimer, Denver, Colorado
$300-$500
*45 A Babe Ruth, Claire Ruth, Ray Doan Signed Letter (Beckett LOA),
dated March 4, 1941 on the letterhead of Ruth promoter Ray L. Doan, General Promotions, Palatka, Florida to Melvin Weimer: Dear Melvin - Was just sitting here talking to Babe and Mrs. Ruth your name came up and we thought would say hello as we haven’t forgot the nice time you gave us at Seven Falls and wish we were going to be out there this season. Hope you are planning on a big season this year with best wishes to yourself and family. Claire Ruth Babe Ruth Ray L Doan
Beckett Authentication Services Letter of Authenticity.
Property from the Collection of Reed Weimer, Denver, Colorado
*46
*46 A 1940s Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball, (Beckett LOA),
Worth baseball inscribed (“Babe Ruth”) on sweet spot. Part of a private collection since the 1940s.
Beckett Authentication Services authenticated and encapsulated.
Property from the Collection of Reed Weimer, Denver, Colorado
$12,000-$18,000
*47 A 1988 500 Home Run Club Ron Lewis Multi Signed Print,
inscribed with signatures over their likeness: Ted Williams, Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews and Willie McCovey. Framed. 18 x 36 inches
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $400-$600
48 A Group of 129 Canadian Club Signed Baseball Card Unopened Packs (Banks, Robinson, Stargell, Williams),
comprising signed cards of Ernie Banks, Brooks Robinson, Willie Stargell and Billy Williams. $300-$500 49 A Group of 29 Uncut Sheets of Signed Classic Baseball Club Cards (Williams, Robinson, Banks, Stargell),
inscribed (“Billy Williams” “Brooks Robinson” on top of sheet and “Ernie Banks” “Willie Stargell” on bottom in black Sharpie. $300-$500 50 A Group of Seven Uncut Sheets of Signed Home Run Heroes Baseball Cards (Robinson, Banks, Killebrew, Stargell),
inscribed (“Frank Robinson”, “Ernie Banks”, “Harmon Killebrew”, “Willie Stargell”) in black Sharpie on bottom of sheet. 23 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches. $200-$300
51 A Group of 13 Ernie Banks Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Ernie Banks”) in black ink on sweet spot.
$300-$500
52 A Group of 42 Ernie Banks Signed Canadian Club Baseball Cards,
inscribed (‘Ernie Banks”) in black Sharpie on front of cards. $400-$600
53 A Group of Six Johnny Bench Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Johnny Bench”) in blue ink on sweet spot. $100-$200
54 A Yogi Berra Single Signed and MVP Inscribed Baseball
Sweet Spot: Yogi Berra Ink: Blue Inscription: MVP 51-54-55 Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Budig Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: Displays well
Beckett pre certified authentic. $100-$150
West Panel: Dizzy Dean South Panel: Paul Dean Ink: Black Manufacturer: Spalding Type: ONL Executive: Heydler Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: wear, fading
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $150-$250
Signatures: Dizzy Dean, Paul Dean Ink: Black Manufacturer: Spalding Type: ONL Executive: Heydler Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: displays well
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $300-$500
57 A Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams Signed Display,
featuring three signed photographs of the baseball legends, each signed in bold Sharpie on respective photos. Framed and matted. 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. $400-$600
58 A Group of Two Joe DiMaggio Single Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Joe DiMaggio”) in blue ink on sweet spot of each Rawlings OAL ball.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $400-$600 59 A Joe DiMaggio Single Signed Baseball
Signatures: 1 Sweet Spot: Joe DiMaggio Ink: Black Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Brown Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: Displays well $200-$300
60 A Group of 20 Signed Hall of Fame Baseballs,
comprising a Jeff Bagwell single signed Rawlings ONL; a Johnny Bench single signed Rawlings ONL; two Wade Boggs single signed Rawlings OAL; a George Brett single signed Rawlings OAL; a Lou Brock single signed Rawlings OAL; a Steve Carlton single signed Rawlings ONL; a Bob Feller single signed Rawlings OAL; a Bob Gibson single signed Rawlings ONL; a Tony Gwynn single singed Rawlings ONL; a Rickey Henderson single signed Rawlings OAL; a Harmon Killebrew single signed Rawlings OAL; a Greg Maddux single signed 1995 World Series ball; a Kirby Puckett Single signed Rawlings OAL; a Cal Ripken Jr. single signed Rawlings OAL; a Brooks Robinson single signed Rawlings OAL; a Mike Schmidt single signed Rawlings ONL; a Billy Williams single signed Rawlings ONL; a Dave Winfield single signed Rawlings OAL and a Carl Yastrzemski single signed Rawlings OAL.
All Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $600-$800
*61 A Group of Hall of Fame Baseball Signed Cuts,
comprising signatures of Joe DiMaggio, Connie Mack and Chief Bender.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $600-$800 62
63 A 1950 World Series Game 4 Ticket Stub (Whitey Ford First WS Win),
between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies on October 7. Whitey Ford pitched the Yankees to a 5-2 victory in the first of his record 10 World Series wins as New York swept Philadelphia to capture the franchise’s 13th Championship. Bold colors display nicely. Some tape residue. $150-$250 *64
A Group of Four Rollie Fingers Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Rollie Fingers”) in black on sweet spot. $100-$200
A Frank Frisch Signed Baseball
Signatures: 1 Sweet Spot: Frank Frisch Ink: Black Manufacturer: Spalding Type: ONL Ball Condition: Toning, Seam Tear Signature Condition: Fading
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $150-$250
65 A Ken Griffey Jr. Signed Seattle Mariners Jersey (Russell Athletic),
inscribed (“Ken Griffey Jr.”) in blue Sharpie on front below team name.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
66 A Gabby Hartnett and Guy Bush Multi Signed Chicago Cubs Baseball
Signatures: 2 Notables: Gabby Hartnett, Guy Bush Ink: Black Manufacturer: Spalding Type: League Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Conditions: Mild fading, display well $1,000-$1,500
Inscribed (“Reggie Jackson / 563 HR’s / HOF ‘93 / Mr. October”), on the front beneath the sewn-on Yankees insignia. Framed. 32 1/2 x 40 inches. $200-$400
inscribed (“Harmon Killebrew”) in blue ink on sweet spot. $100-$200 68 A Chipper Jones Signed Atlanta Braves Jersey,
inscribed (“Chipper Jones 10”) in blue Sharpie on front.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
70 A Triple Crown Winners Multi Signed Baseball (Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski)
Signatures: 4 Sweet Spot: Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle North Panel: Carl Yastrzemski South Panel: Frank Robinson Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Brown Ball Condition: Toning near Yastrzemski signature Signature Conditions: Display well $600-$800
71 A Mickey Mantle Single Signed Baseball
Signatures: 1 Sweet Spot: Mickey Mantle Ink: Blue Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Brown Ball Condition: Minimal Wear Signature Condition: Displays well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $400-$600 72 A Mickey Mantle Single Signed Baseball
Signatures: 1 Sweet Spot: Mickey Mantle Ink: Blue Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Brown Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: Displays well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $400-$600
73 A Mickey Mantle World Series Home Run Complete Ticket Display,
comprising an autographed photograph signed in blue permanent ink flanked by 16 World Series tickets in which Mickey Mantle hit home runs from 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1963 and 1964; together with a ticket stub from Don Larsen’s perfect game in 1956, signed by Larsen, framed. Frame: 25 x 36 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Sold Christie’s, October 2, 1993, Lot 51
Property from an Important Private Collection $3,000-$5,000
74 A 1990s Mickey Mantle Signed Bruce Silverman Lithograph,
limited edition, numbered 215/777, signed by Mantle in blue Sharpie and by Silverman in pencil.
25 x 35 inches. $400-$600
76 A Willie Mays Signed New York Giants Jersey (Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown Collection),
inscribed (“Willie Mays”) in blue Sharpie on front.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $300-$500 *75 A Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and Duke Snider Signed Print,
signed by each player in blue Sharpie.
21 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches.
Property from a Private Collector, Bethesda, Maryland $400-$600
77 A Mark McGwire Single Signed Baseball
Signatures: 1 Sweet Spot: Mark McGwire Ink: Black Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Brown Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: Displays well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200 78 A Group of Six Joe Morgan Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Joe Morgan”) in blue ink on sweet spot. $100-$200 79 A Group of Four Brooks Robinson Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Brooks Robinson”) in black ink on sweet spot. $80-$120
inscribed (“Frank Robinson”) in black ink on sweet spot. Some smudging to signature. $100-$200 81 A Group of 675 Frank Robinson Signed Canadian Club Baseball Cards,
inscribed (“Frank Robinson”) in black Sharpie on front of card. $1,000-$2,000
82 A Jackie Robinson Signed Display (Beckett LOA),
framed collage featuring color photo inscribed (“Jackie Robinson”) in blue ink. Signed image: 2 1/2 x 3 inches.
Full Beckett Letter of Authenticity. $800-$1,000
83 A Group of 18 Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Ticket Stubs,
comprising 12 from Robinson’s rookie season (1947), 4 from 1951 season and 2 from 1956 season. $800-$1,000
84 A 1949 All Star Game Ticket Stub (Jackie Robinson First Appearance),
held July 12 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. The game was the first to have AfricanAmericans in the lineup as Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe and Larry Doby joined Jackie Robinson in this historic contest won by American League 11-7. Bold colors display nicely. Some tape residue. $150-$250
85 Two Pete Rose Signed Items,
comprising a Cincinnati Red jersey inscribed (“Pete Rose”) in black Sharpie on back inside number 1 and a single signed Rawlings ONL baseball.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200 86
87 Two Nolan Ryan Signed Items,
comprising a Texas Rangers jersey inscribed (“Nolan Ryan”) in black Sharpie on back above number 34 and a single signed Rawlings OAL baseball.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $150-$250 88
A Group of Six Pete Rose Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Pete Rose”) in blue ink on sweet spot. $100-$200
A Group of Seven Nolan Ryan Signed Items,
comprising two coin displays (one framed), three postcards and two signed framed uncut postcard sheets. Largest Example: 18 x 24 inches. $250-$350
89 Two Ryne Sandberg Signed Items,
comprising a Chicago Cubs jersey (Russell Athletic) inscribed (“Ryne Sandberg”) on the back within the number 2 in bold silver and a single signed Rawlings ONL baseball.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
91 Two Sammy Sosa Signed Items,
comprising a single signed baseball inscribed (“Sammy Sosa)” Rawlings ONL and a bat inscribed (“Sammy Sosa 21”) in black Sharpie.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200 90 A Group of 33 Duke Snider Signed Baseballs,
inscribed (“Duke Snider”) in black ink on sweet spot. $400-$600
inscribed (“Willie Stargell”) in black ink on sweet spot. $150-$250
93 A 1959 Casey Stengel Signed New York Yankees Official Lineup Card with Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra,
in pencil. Starting lineup filled out by Stengel: (Hank) Bauer RF, (Bobby) Richardson 2B, (Mickey) Mantle CF, (Norm) Siebern LF, (Yogi) Berra C, (Moose) Skowron 1B, (Hector) Lopez 3B, (Gil) McDougald SS, (Ralph) Terry P. $300-$500
94 A Group of Three Frank Thomas Signed Items,
comprising a Chicago White Sox jersey (Majestic) inscribed (“Frank Thomas 35”) in black Sharpie on the back inside number 5 and two single signed Rawlings ONL baseballs.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
inscribed (“Billy Williams”) in black ink on sweet spot. $100-$200
96 A Ted Williams Signed Baseball
Signatures: 1 Sweet Spot: Ted Williams Ink: Blue Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Brown Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: Displays well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $200-$300
97 Two 1960s Chicago Cubs Signed Baseballs,
comprising a 1966 team signed (including Ernie Banks, Leo Durocher, Ron Santo and Billy Williams) and a multi-signed vendor ball featuring Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins and Adolfo Phillips.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
*98 A 1930s St. Louis Cardinals Signed Baseball (Frank Frisch, Chick Hafey, Jim Bottomley)
Signatures: 5 Notable: Frank Frisch, Chick Hafey, Jim Bottomley Ink: Black Manufacturer: Spalding Type: ONL Ball Condition: Toning Signature Condition: display moderately well
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $200-$300
99 A 1935 Philadelphia Phillies Multi-Signed Baseball and Babe Ruth Home Run Special Retail Box,
signed on a two-color seat Babe Ruth Home Run Special baseball comprising the signatures of: Mickey Haslin, Ethan Allen, Syl Johnson, Dick Spalding, Johnny Moore, Joe Bowman, Bubber Jonnard, Al Todd, Hugh Mulcahy, Johnny Vergez, Jim Bivin, Dolph Camilli, Hans Lobert, Bucky Walters, Orville Jorgens and two other faded signatures, with an original box. $600-$800
Signatures: 12 Notables: Larry Doby, Early Wynn, Al Rosen Ink: Blue Manufacturer: Spalding Type: ONL Executive: Giles Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: Displays well
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $150-$250
Signatures: 24 Notable: Robin Roberts Ink: Blue Manufacturer: Spalding Type: ONL Ball Condition: Toning Signature Condition: Displays well
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $100-$200
102 A 1950s Chicago White Sox Signed Baseball Including Nellie Fox and Luke Appling
Number: 11 Notables: Nellie Fox, Luke Appling, Nellie Fox, Minnie Minoso Ink: Black Manufacturer: Spalding Type: OAL Executive: MacPhail Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Conditions: Display well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $300-$400
comprising an Albert Belle home jersey inscribed (“Albert Belle’) in black Sharpie on front; a Bo Jackson home jersey inscribed (“Bo Jackson 8”) in blue Sharpie on front and a Robin Ventura home jersey inscribed (“Robin Ventura”) in blue Sharpie on front.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
104 A Chicago White Sox 2005 World Series Game Used Baseball,
from the first championship won by a Chicago baseball team in 88 seasons. This baseball was used in a game between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros at U.S. Cellular Field. Ball shows significant use. $100-$200
Signatures: 27 Sweet Spot: Ozzie Guillen Notables: Frank Thomas, Paul Konerko, Jermaine Dye Ink: Black Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OMLB Executive: Selig Ball Condition: Minimal wear Signature Conditions: Displays well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $500-$700
106 A Group of Eight Chicago White Sox Signed Baseballs,
comprising a Luis Aparicio single signed; a Harold Baines single signed; a Carlton Fisk single signed; a Paul Konerko single signed; a 1971 team signed; a 1972 team signed; a 1989 team signed and 2000 team signed.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $150-$250
$100-$200
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Signatures: 23 Notable: Stan Musial Ink: Blue Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: ONL Executive: Giles Ball Condition: toning, wear Signature Condition: Displays well
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $200-$300 108
110 A 1998 New York Yankees World Series Champions Team Signed Baseball Including Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera
Signatures: 26 Sweet Spot: Joe Torre Notables: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams Ink: Blue Manufacturer: Rawlings Type: OAL Executive: Budig Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Conditions: Display well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $600-$800
1934 New York Yankees Signed Baseball
In the storied history of the New York Yankees, the 1934 season was remarkable in its own right. Baseball’s two biggest icons, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, shared the field but experienced drastically different fortunes.
The team finished with a record of 94–60, finishing seven games behind the Detroit Tigers. Amid this disappointment, the Yankees did the unthinkable and released The Babe, even though the baseball legend was selected to the All-Star team for the second consecutive year.
The 1934 season would be the last season that fans would witness the legendary Ruth play in Yankees pinstripes.
For Gehrig, 1934 brought arguably his greatest performance. Until Cal Ripken Jr. broke his record, The Iron Horse played more consecutive games in history. But he never had a better season than this one, when he earned baseball’s celebrated Triple Crown.
111 A Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and 1934 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball (Beckett LOA),
with a Beckett Letter of Authenticity. The ball with a two-color seam ball and signed by: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Red Ruffing, Joe Sewell, Lefty Gomez, Bill Dickey, Early Combs, Tony Lazzeri, Russ VanAtta, Johnny Murphy, Johnny Boraca, Frankie Corsetti, Danny MacFayden, Jack Saltzgaver, Don Heffner, Arndt Jorgens, Myril Hoag, Ben Chapman, Red Rolfe, Samuel Byrd, Jimmie DeShong and a clubhouse signature of Burleigh Grimes.
Beckett Authentication Services letter of authenticity.
$12,000-$18,000
*112 A Collection of 296 Perez-Steele Hall of Fame Postcards (1st-15th Series) Including 94 Signed,
comprising a complete run of 1st thru 15th edition featuring autographed cards of Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Walter Alston, Sparky Anderson, Luis Aparicio, Luke Appling, Richie Ashburn, Ernie Banks, Al Barlick, Cool Papa Bell, Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra, Lou Boudreau, Lou Brock, Jim Bunning, Roy Campanella, Rod Carew, Steve Carlton, Orlando Cepeda, Happy Chandler, Jocko Conlan, Stan Coveleski, Ray Dandridge, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Larry Doby, Bobby Doeer, Don Drysdale, Bob Feller, Rick Ferrell, Rollie Fingers, Whitey Ford, Charlie Gehringer, Bob Gibson, Lefty Gomez, Burleigh Grimes, Hank Greenberg, Billy Herman, Waite Hoyt, Carl Hubbel, Monte Irvin, Travis Jackson, Judy Johnson, Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, Fergie Jenkins, Al Kaline, George Kell, George Kelly, Harmon Killebrew, Ralph Kiner, Sandy Koufax, Bob Lemon, Buck Leonard, Al Lopez, Ted Lyons, Lee MacPhail, Mickey Mantle, Juan Marichal, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, Bill Mazeroski, Willie McCovey, Johnny Mize, Joe Morgan, Stan Musial, Hal Newhouser, Jim Palmer, Gaylord Perry, Dick Perez/ Frank and Peggy Steele, Pee Wee Reese, Phil Rizzuto, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Edd Roush, Nolan Ryan, Mike Schmidt, Red Schoendienst, Tom Seaver, Joe Sewell, Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider, Warren Spahn, Edward Stack, Willie Stargell, Don Sutton, Billy Terry, Earl Weaver, Hoyt Wilhelm, Billy Williams, Ted Williams, Early Wynn, Carl Yastrzemski and Robin Yount.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-$5,000
comprising autograph cards of Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Luis Aparicio, Ernie Banks, Cool Papa Bell, Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra, Lou Boudreau, Happy Chandler, Jocko Conlan, Ray Dandridge, Bill Dickey, Bobby Doerr, Rick Ferrell, Charlie Gehringer, Billy Herman, Catfish Hunter, Monte Irvin, Al Kaline, George Kell, Harmon Killebrew, Ralph Kiner, Bob Lemon, Buck Leonard, Al Lopez, Mickey Mantle, Juan Marichal, Eddie Mathews, Willie McCovey, Johnny Mize, Stan Musial, Pee Wee Reese, Brooks Robinson, Joe Sewell, Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider, Warren Spahn, Willie Stargell, Billy Williams, Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-$2,000
comprising of autographed cards of Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Luis Aparicio, Ernie Banks, Al Barlick, Yogi Berra, Cool Papa Bell, Johnny Bench, Lou Boudreau, Lou Brock, Roy Campanella, Rod Carew, Steve Carlton, Ray Dandrich, Bill Dickey, Bobby Doerr, Bob Feller, Rick Ferrell, Rollie Fingers, Whitey Ford, Charlie Gehringer, Lefty Gomez, Billy Herman, Carl Hubbell, Catfish Hunter, Monty Irvin, Reggie Jackson, Fergie Jenkins, Al Kaline, George Kell, Harmon Killebrew, Ralph Kiner, Sandy Koufax, Tommy Lasorda, Bob Lemon, Buck Leonard, Al Lopez, Mickey Mantle, Juan Marichal, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Johnny Size, Joe Morgan, Stan Musial, Hal Newhouser, Jim Palmer, Gaylord Perry, Pee Wee Reese, Phil Rizutto, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Red Schoendienst, Tom Seaver, Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider, Warren Spahn, Willie Stargell, Earl Weaver, Hoyt Wilhelm, Ted Williams, Billy Williams, Early Wynn and Carl Yastrzemski.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$1,000-$2,000
*115 A Complete Set of 100 Perez-Steele Masterworks Postcards,
including signed cards of Willie Mays, Duke Snider, Warren Spahn and Willie Stargell.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $200-$400
*116 A Group of Perez-Steele Philadelphia Phillies Signed Postcards,
including signed cards of Richie Ashburn, Steve Carlton, Tug McGraw, Joe Morgan, Robin Roberts and Pete Rose. Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois
$200-$300
*117 A Group of 13 Signed 1993 Donruss Masters of the Game Cards,
comprising Roberto Alomar, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, Juan Gonzalez, Ken Griffey Jr., David Justice, Fred McGriff, Kirby Puckett, Nolan Ryan, Ryne Sandberg, Gary Sheffield, Frank Thomas and Robin Yount.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $300-$500
*118 A Group of 7 Signed 1997 Topps Gallery Peter Max Baseball Cards,
comprising Albert Belle, Ken Caminiti, Chipper Jones, Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas, Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Mr. Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $300-$500
*119 A Collection of 1993 Upper Deck B.A.T. Baseball Cards Including 95 signed
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $200-$400
120 A Collection of 45 BF3 1936 Mini Baseball and College Pennants,
comprising of 18 baseball: Senators, Giants, Cardinals, Browns, Dodgers, White Sox, Athletics, Bees, Red Sox, Pirates, Yankees 1936 Champs, Phillies, Indians, Tigers, Al Simmons (Tigers), Roger Hornsby (Browns), Frank Higgins (Athletics), Hank Greenberg (Tigers). 27 college: Texas A-M, Tulane, Washington, Wisconsin, Yale, Princeton (2), Redlands, Ripon, S.M.U., Missouri, Navy, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Penn., Illinois (2), Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Cincinnati, Detroit, Duke, Fordham, Iowa, California, and Carnegie Tech. $300-$500
Rare Air
LOTS 121-125
Capturing “The Spirit” of Jordan
Each year, thousands of sports fans arrive in Chicago with hopes that they could have witnessed Michael Jordan on the court. To connect with their hero and his legacy, they make a pilgrimage to the United Center at 1901 Madison Street to visit “The Spirit” – the iconic, bronze sculpture of Jordan that is arguably the most famous statue in all of sports.
ESPN named “The Spirit” one of the greatest sports photo opportunities, and it has become both a meeting place for fans at subsequent Bulls championships and a rallying point for Chicago Blackhawks fans during their glorious times at the arena.
“The Spirit” was commissioned to Highland Park, Illinois-based artists Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt-Amrany in 1994, and unveiled on television by Jordan, Jerry Reinsdorf and Larry King after Jordan’s initial retirement following three consecutive NBA championships.
Simultaneously, the NBA commissioned the Rotblatt-Amranys to create 28-inch bronze maquettes of the sculpture on 6-inch granite bases – with an order of 123 statutes that was ultimately limited to just 55 total. These exact replicas were offered as a fundraiser for the James Jordan Boys & Girls Club and they immediately sold out.
Originally in the collection of Johnson Publishing, this offering is one of the first to come to market since that initial sellout in 1994.
Rare Air indeed.
*121 A 1994 Michael Jordan United Center Bronze Maquette, “The Spirit,”
designed by Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt-Amrany, limited to 123, of which only 55 were produced and auctioned as a fundraiser for the James Jordan Boys & Girls Club; numbered 29/123 and signed in bronze by Jordan and Amrany; resting on a granite base.
Height of sculpture: 26 inches. Height of base: 6 inches.
Property from the Johnson Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois $4,000-$6,000
Jealousy On The Menu
Their dinner at Lino’s Ristorante in Chicago was so wonderful for Kate and Rich Roth, they didn’t realize how much time had passed on that night December 13, 1988. “We looked up to realize we were the last people in the restaurant, and then were absolutely starstruck when we witnessed who was streaming into the dining room,” Kate says.
Right before their eyes entered a Mount Rushmore of sports, one after the other — first Walter Payton, followed by Michael Jordan. Behind them came the biggest sports personality of that time – undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World Mike Tyson, and his promoter, Don King.
The group was gathered to celebrate the birthday of Super Bowl XX MVP Richard Dent.
Although the massive star power in the room was stunning, Kate and Rich said the group seemed to be just a bunch of friends enjoying each other’s company. But one thing was “off,” Kate and Rich agree.
“Mike Tyson seemed to be in a bad mood, but we didn’t think much of it at the time,” Kate says. “We were so wowed by our luck at being there on this special night, that I focused on getting the maitre d’ to help us get an autograph from all these legends on our menu – an unbelievable story to share with our friends and family.”
It would be 32 years later when the Roths learned what was bothering Tyson that night – although until now, there was no proof and only stories that are the stuff of urban legend. In 2014, Tyson’s longtime friend and manager, Rory Holloway, co-wrote a book titled Taming the Beast: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson, which contained a number of unusual stories involving the former heavyweight champion of the world.
Among these was the story of the night Holloway and Tyson attended this very dinner, which took place just after Tyson and actress Robin Givens separated in advance of their June 1989 divorce. Iron Mike wasn’t coping well.
In his book, Holloway claims that Tyson sat across from Jordan drinking a Long Island iced tea and that he tried to keep the heavyweight champ calm, since Tyson knew Jordan and Givens had previously dated. But soon, Tyson could not be contained:
“I’m telling the server to water his drinks down ‘cause I see where this is going. Mike stares across the table at Michael Jordan. He says, ‘Hey man, you think I’m stupid? … “Jordan looks like he just seen a ghost. ‘I know you messed with her. You can tell me.’
But not before signing this menu — a rare piece of sports history in its own right.
*122 A Signed Restaurant Menu Featuring Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, Walter Payton, Richard Dent and Don King,
acquired in person by the present owner from a December 13th dinner celebrating Dent’s 28th birthday, wherein, according to Tyson’s comanager, Rory Holloway, also in attendance, in a recent memoir, Mike Tyson confronted and publicly threatened Michael Jordan over his past relationship with soon-to-be ex-wife Robin Givens.
Holloway claims: “Mike Tyson’s sitting there with his drink of choice, a Long Island Tea, and when he drinks his real feelings come out.” He goes onto say, “I’m telling the server to water his drinks down ‘cause I see where this is going. Mike stares across the table at Michael Jordan. He says, ‘Hey man, you think I’m stupid?’. Holloway describes the expletives that followed: “It was a circus, for real, that night. Don King trying to change the subject. Me and John trying to hold Mike down. Mike telling everyone he’s going to bust Jordan’s ... Jordan’s dressed sharp as always and he can’t get out of there fast enough.”
Property from the Collection of Kate Roth, Woodstock, Illinois $2,000-$4,000
*123 A 1989 Michael Jordan Signed Life-Size McDonald’s Promotional Poster,
inscribed (“Michael Jordan”) in black Sharpie over left sock. 81 1/2 x 28 inches.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $600-$800
124
124 A Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls Team Signed 1997 NBA Champions Locker Room Shirt (Beckett LOA),
inscribed in black Sharpie by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Steve Kerr, Toni Kukoc, Bill Wennington, Jason Caffey and Luc Longley. Apparent champagne stains throughout shirt.
Full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. $400-$600
125 A 1990-91 Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls Team Signed Basketball (11 Signatures, Beckett LOA),
featuring autographs of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Bill Cartwright, Stacey King, Will Perdue, John Paxson, B.J. Armstrong, Craig Hodges, Horace Grant, Dennis Hopson and Cliff Levingston in black ink on Spalding official NBA game ball. A significant signed ball from Jordan’s career as the Chicago Bulls captured their first NBA championship.
Full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.
$1,000-$2,000
125
126 A Charles Barkley Signed Phoenix Suns Jersey (Champion),
inscribed (“Charles Barkley 34”) in black Sharpie on back above name and number.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$150 127
128 A Larry Bird Signed Boston Celtics Jersey (Champion),
inscribed (“Larry Bird”) in silver on front inside number 3. Upper Deck Authenticated.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $200-$300 A Group of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Signed Basketballs (Spalding),
inscribed (“Magic Johnson”) and (“Larry Bird”) in bold silver. Housed in display cases. $300-$500
*129 A Phil Jackson Signed Chicago Bulls Pennant,
inscribed (“Phil Jackson”) to right of Chicago Bulls logo. 16 x 34 inches.
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $100-$200
130 Two Chicago Bulls Signed Items Including Dennis Rodman and Steve Kerr,
comprising a Dennis Rodman basketball inscribed (“Dennis Rodman 91”) in gold; a Steve Kerr jersey inscribed (“Steve Kerr 25”) in black Sharpie on front below number.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
$100-$200 131
132 A Group of 13 Bill Walton and John Wooden signed UCLA items,
comprising six signed coin displays, one framed signed coin display, five unframed signed sheets without coins and one dual signed Rawlings NCAA basketball. Largest Example: 20 x 24 1/2 inches $300-$500 133
A Painted Metal Garbage Can from the Chicago Stadium (Michael Jordan Rookie Era),
with a drum form base and a domed cover, with a framed certificate of authenticity. Height 45 inches. $150-$250
A 1895 Chicago YMCA City Basketball League Champions Team Photo
$100-$200
134 A Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston Signed Photo,
inscribed (“Muhammad Ali”) in silver above the prostrate body of Sonny Liston from rematch held in Lewiston, Maine on May 25, 1965. Online Authentics Hologram. 15 x 19 inches. $400-$600
136 A Muhammad Ali Broken Jaw X-Ray Image From 1973 Ken Norton Fight,
a copy from original taken March 31, 1973 at Clairemont General Hospital in San Diego, California. $200-$300 135 A Pair of Muhammad Ali Boxing Gloves (One Signed),
inscribed (“Muhammad Ali”) in black Sharpie on left Everlast glove. Some fading to signature. Housed in display case. $400-$600
137 A Muhammad Ali Signed Book, The Greatest,
inscribed (“To Mike From Muhammad Ali, Oct. 3 - 80”) in Ali’s Caesars Palace suite the morning after Larry Holmes fight. $200-$300 138 A Muhammad Ali Signed Original Type Photograph,
inscribed (“To Mike From Muhammad Ali, Oct. 3 - 80”) in Ali’s Caesars Palace suite the morning after Larry Holmes fight. 9 3/4 x 7 inches. $200-$300
139 A 1980 Muhammad Ali’s Entourage and Sugar Ray Robinson Signed Caesars Palace Placemat,
inscribed by Ali’s brother (“To Michael, Peace 1980 From Rahman Ali”), bodyguard (“Pat Patterson”), cornerman (“Drew Bundini Brown), cook (“Lana Shabazz, Ali Cook”) and former champion (“Best Wishes Sugar Ray Robinson”). Acquired October 3, 1980 the morning after Ali-Holmes fight in Las Vegas. 14 x 9 1/2 inches. $200-$300 140 A Group of Muhammad Ali Items from Larry Holmes Fight,
including three ticket stubs with original Caesars Palace mailing envelope, a 1970 Life magazine with Muhammad Ali on the cover, a manila folder containing a 30 page class action lawsuit filed by spectators against Don King, and a Muhammad Ali Champ 4-Times shirt. $200-$300
141 A Troy Aikman Signed Dallas Cowboys Jersey (Apex One),
inscribed (“Troy Aikman 8”), in silver on the back inside number 8.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
143 A Drew Bledsoe Signed New England Patriots Jersey (Wilson Pro Line),
inscribed (“Drew Bledsoe 11”) in blue Sharpie on back inside number 1.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200 142 A Morton Andersen Game Issued New Orleans Saints Jersey (Champion NFL Pro Line),
inscribed (“Morton Andersen”) in black Sharpie on back inside number 7.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
144 A Mike Ditka Signed Richard Daley Campaign Sign,
inscribed (“Mike Ditka”) in black Sharpie. $80-$100
145 A John Elway Signed Denver Broncos Jersey (Nike),
inscribed (“John Elway 7”) on back of jersey inside number 7. Framed. 29 1/2 x 37 1/2 inches. $200-$400
146 A John Elway, Jim Kelly, Dan Marino Signed Print,
framed and matted, with the individual signatures and numbers beneath player. Framed. 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches. $200-$400
147 A Jim Kelly Signed Hall of Fame Presentation Jersey,
inscribed (“My Very Best / Jim Kelly HOF 02”) in black Sharpie on front inside number 12 in a presentation frame with signed trading card. 43 x 34 1/2 inches. $200-$400
148 A Peyton Manning Signed Football,
inscribed (“Peyton Manning”) in bold silver on official Wilson “The Duke” NFL Game Ball. Housed in display case. $200-$300
149 A Peyton Manning Signed Indianapolis Colts Jersey (Puma),
inscribed (“Peyton Manning 18”) in silver on back inside number 8.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
150 A Dan Marino Signed Miami Dolphins Jersey,
inscribed (“Dan Marino, 13”) in black Sharpie on back inside number 1.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
inscribed (“Joe Montana”) in black Sharpie on the back inside number 1.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200 152
153 A Joe Namath Signed New York Jets Helmet,
inscribed (“Joe Namath X12”) in black Sharpie. Full-size Riddell throwback style New York Jets helmet. Housed in a display case. $200-$300 154
A Joe Namath Signed Hall of Fame Helmet,
inscribed (“Good Luck! / Joe Namath 12”) in black Sharpie above Hall of Fame logo. $200-$300
A Joe Namath Bubba Smith Signed Super Bowl III 1969 Photograph,
inscribed (“Joe Namath”) and (“Bubba Smith”) in blue Sharpie over each player, framed and matted with a descriptive plaque. 15 1/2 x 19 inches. $150-$300
*155 A Group of Six Walter Payton Vintage Signed Photos,
autographed Walter Payton in large bold red ink on 8x10, black and white images of Payton running for yardage. Captioned Walter Payton (34), Running Back, Chicago Bears. Signed by Payton in 1980s for a promotional event.
Property from the Collection of John and Delores Jelinek, St. Charles, Illinois $800-$1,200
*156 A Walter Payton Signed Chicago Bears Wilson Jersey (Acquired Directly from Payton),
inscribed (“Walter Payton 34”) in black Sharpie on back inside number 4. With Certificate of Authenticity direct from Walter Payton Inc. Framed. 32 1/2 x 34 inches.
Property from the Collection of Dean DiBrito, Lake Forest, Illinois $1,000-$2,000
157 A Gale Sayers Signed Chicago Bears Helmet,
signed (“Gale Sayers / HOF ‘77”) in bold silver Sharpie. Full-size Riddell Chicago Bears throwback helmet. Housed in a display case. $100-$200
158 An O.J. Simpson Signed Buffalo Bills Jersey (Wilson Pro Line),
inscribed (“O.J. Simpson”) in black Sharpie on back inside number 2.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200 159 A Steve Young Signed San Francisco 49ers Jersey (Wilson Pro Line),
inscribed (“Steve Young”) in black Sharpie on the back above inside number 8.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200
160 An Important Group of Fielding H. Yost Items, Including a Twice Signed Football For Player and Spectator and Letter Outlining the Origins of the Tackle Back Formation,
comprising book inscribed “To Ohio Wesleyan University Library, F.H. Yost, Coach 1897, Foot-Ball Champions of Ohio” on author’s portrait. Yost began his legendary coaching career at Ohio Wesleyan at 26 leading it to a 7-1-1 record. Also signed on title page “Fielding H. Yost” on title page by the founding father of football at the University of Michigan.
Also a letter written by Yost to former player dated:
Ann Arbor, Michigan March 27, 1944
Dear Lester: In 1897 I coached my first college football team. It was the Ohio Wesleyan team of which you were a prominent member. As you will doubtlessly recall, we ran our offensive plays from three formations: the “T” formation; punt formation, universally used by all teams then and now; and the “Tackle Back” formation. It is with the Tackle Back Formation that I would like your assistance.
The history of football written in the Official Rules book erroneously states that this formation originated with Henry L. Williams of Yale in 1900. This is not sure. The Ohio Wesleyan team of Delaware, Ohio played its entire 1897 football schedule, the offense primarily was the Tackle Back formation. You will recall our tackles, W.D. Hodges and Del Sayers, leading the plays from the backfield in 1897. This makes Del Sayers the “original tackle back.” The formation figured prominently in the success of my teams from 1897 to 1906, when the rules were changed restricting pass plays. My teams won 8 different conference championships in succession using tackle back formation, namely; Ohio Wesleyan, 1897; Nebraska, ‘98; Kansas, ‘99; Stanford and San Jose State Teachers College, 1900; Michigan, 1901, ‘02, ‘03, and ‘04. May I digress a moment to tell you how the tackle back formation originated. During my playing days at West Virigina and Lafayette I played under the direction of “Dogg” Trenchard, all American, and Parke Davis, both formerly at Princeton. Our basic formation as with most schools at that time was the “T” formation with a balanced 7 man line. In addition we used the punt formation quite extensively. Football at this time was in a very transitional period of its development. Mass plays, with pushing and pulling, set the pattern of offense in 1895. The successful offensive experiment was the guards back offense developed by Geo. Woodruff of Pennsylvania about 1893. In this offense only 5 men were on the line of scrimmage. The guards lined up in the backfield and led the attack with such devastating effect that Penn was unbeaten for several seasons. Lafayette finally perfected a method of stopping this powerful backfield by a single expedient of concentrating the defensive linemen in an area where they could tackle the Penn guards as the play started thus piling up the offense. All this occurred while I was a player. Fielding H. Yost. $500-$700
*161 A Complete Set of 5 Signed 1999 Donruss Gridiron Kings Football Cards (Payton, Starr, Unitas, Brown, Campbell),
comprising Donruss Certified issues of Walter Payton, Bart Starr, Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown and Earl Campbell.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $1,500-$2,500
*162 A Group of 5 Signed 1997 Topps Gallery Peter Max Football Cards,
comprising Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Reggie White, Troy Aikman and Drew Bledsoe.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $400-$600
163 A Jostens Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XXI Commemorative Ring,
numbered edition of 100. Set in 14K, approximately 49 grams, 1/2 carat total weight in diamonds. $1,500-$2,500
164 A group of three signed or inscribed books, comprising including George Halas, Bob Feller and Sam Snead,
comprising Strikeout Story, by Bob Feller (1947), The Education of a Golfer, by Sam Snead (1962), and Halas by Halas, by George Halas (1979).
$100-$200
*165 A Signed 1980 Miracle on Ice Hockey Team Uncut Trading Card Sheet,
inscribed (“Jim Craig”), (“Herb Brooks”) and (“Mike Eruzione”) in blue Sharpie at bottom of sheet. Complete set of 50 cards produced by Signature Rookies in 1995 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the United States improbable win against the Soviet Union. Framed. 21 x 27 1/2 inches
Property from the Collection of Larry Kieft, Elmhurst, Illinois $100-$200
166 A Mario Lemieux Signed Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey (Koho),
inscribed (“Mario Lemieux”) in black Sharpie on back of jersey inside number 6. Framed 32 1/2 x 40 1/2 inches. $200-$400
167 A Group of Four Signed Hockey Hall of Fame Items,
comprising a Chris Chelios Chicago Blackhawks jersey (Starter) inscribed (“Chris Chelios 7”) on the back above name and number; a Bobby Hull Chicago Blackhawks puck inscribed (“Bobby Hull, No. 9”) in gold ink; a Brett Hull Dallas Stars jersey (CCM) inscribed (“Brett Hull”) in black Sharpie on front left shoulder; a pair of Denis Savard skates (Easton) inscribed (“Denis Savard, 18, HOF 2000”) in black.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $150-$250
168 A Lance Armstrong Signed USPS Cycle Team Jersey,
inscribed (“Lance Armstrong”) in black Sharpie the front on USPS logo.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $100-$200 169
*170 A Group of 45 Baseballs Signed by Jewish Notables,
including Cal Abrams, Mel Allen, Brad Ausmus, Bo Belinsky, Ron Blomberg, Ross Baumgarten, Ryan Braun, Sid Caesar, Terry Cogan, Michael Eisner, Nate Freiman, Sam Fuld, Joe Ginsberg, Whoopi Goldberg, John Grabow, Shawn Green, Ken Holtzman, Gabe Kapler, Larry King, Sandy Koufax, Al Levin, Jesse Levis, Mike Lieberthal, Annie Liebowitz, Andrew Lorrain, Elliott Maddox, Bob Melvin, Jason Marquis, David Newhan, Max Patkin, Jerry Reinsdorf, Al Rosen, Wayne Rosenthal, Larry Rothschild, Art Shamsky, Larry Sherry, Norm Sherry, Steve Schoenweis, Bud Selig, Art Shamsky, Ryan Spilbaughs, Blake Stein, Calvin Trillin, Steve Yeager and Kevin Youklis.
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic.
Property from the Collection of Mr. Steven Schwab, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-$1,200 *171
A Bob Costas Single Signed Baseball
Signatures: 1 Sweet Spot: Bob Costas Ink: blue Manufacturer: Unidentifiable Type: unofficial Executive: N/A Ball Condition: Mild toning Signature Condition: Displays well
Beckett Authentication Services pre-certified authentic. $40-60
A Group of Seven Early and Mid 20th Century Baseballs,
comprising a small primitive ball; an early ball with red seams; two 1920s era league balls; an official Ford Frick league ball; a Branch Rickey official league ball; an Earnest Barnard official American League ball.
Property from the Estate of Dorothy Manewal Stephens, St. Louis, Missouri $100-$200
featuring Daley name and number 10 on back.
$200-$300 $200-$300
featuring Daley name and number 68 on back.
featuring Daley name and number 1 on back.
$200-$300
