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CONTENTS

Baseball Cards ................................................................................................................................ 2 Basketball Cards ........................................................................................................................... 56 Football Cards................................................................................................................................ 56 Hockey Cards................................................................................................................................. 60 Non-sports Cards .......................................................................................................................... 62 Baseball Contracts ....................................................................................................................... 64 Autographed Baseball Memorabilia .............................................................................................. 84 Baseball Memorabilia .................................................................................................................. 123 Tom Glavin Collection .................................................................................................................. 129 Basketball, Boxing, Football, Hockey Memorabilia ..................................................................... 133 Olympic Memorabilia ................................................................................................................... 148 Americana.................................................................................................................................... 161 Conditions of Sale........................................................................................................................ 166

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BASEBALL CARDS

8001) 1916 Herpolsheimer Co. #151 Babe Ruth PSA GOOD 2 Very nice example of the M101-4 #151, the Babe Ruth rookie card. The M101-4 set is usually mentioned as being distributed by The Sporting News, but the M101-4 set was also issued with numerous advertisers printed on the reverses, mostly clothing stores. One of the rarer reverses features advertising for Herpolsheimer’s clothing store, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is the advertiser adorning this Ruth card. According to a period newspaper advertisement, Herpolsheimer’s distributed these cards 20 at a time to children in their area for 10 weeks, having to return all 10 days to receive a complete set. Despite the card having a horizontal crease across the middle, which does not intersect

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with Ruth’s face, this is a very nice card in all other respects, including the smooth, even rounding of all four corners. Most importantly, the image is outstanding, bright and crisp, with flawless registration. Ruth’s facial features are clear and in full display. It is also very well centered for the issue, as the majority of Ruth rookie cards are usually way off center to the left. The reverse advertisement for Herpolsheimer Company is bold and well struck. As of this writing, there have been four examples of the Herpolsheimer Ruth card graded by PSA, with two grading higher at PSA EX 5 and PSA NM 7. Despite its grade, primarily due to the horizontal crease, this Babe Ruth rookie card displays exceptionally well and is adorned with one of the rarest reverses possible.

Starting Bid $25,000

8002) 1887 N172 John Clarkson CHI Right Hand, Right Profile - PSA EX 5 (Highest Graded!)

G . raded by PSA EX 5. Very eye-appealing example, the highest graded PSA copy extant according to their population report for this pose. Superb image of the Hall of Fame pitcher, crisp with tremendous clarity, which is accented by four square (if not sharp) corners. The image is centered a touch to the right, with absolutely no tilt or mis-cuts, which so often occur within this issue. A perfectly clean reverse completes the package. Of the seven Clarkson cards within the N172 Old Judge set, this is arguably his most difficult to find pose. Graded by PSA EX 5, the highest PSA graded example.

Starting Bid $400

8003) 1887 N172 Old Judge James Banning Hands on Knees PSA VG-EX 4 Graded by PSA VG-EX 4. One of the more difficult N172’s to find and the first PSA has ever graded. In fact, although the card is imaged in the comprehensive book “The Photographic Baseball Cards of Goodwin & Co. 1886-1890,” this card is so scarce, PSA didn’t even have it in their census reporting list. This example has a superb image, clean reverse, and has the typical centering abnormalities associated with this issue. A tremendous opportunity to enhance your 19th Century collection with one of the scarcest cards in the set, the first example graded by PSA. Starting Bid $300

8004) 1887 N28 John Clarkson – SGC NM 7 G . raded by SGC NM 7. Superb example of this 19th Century Hall of Famer, with bright white surfaces front and back, bold color, and tremendous registration. There is light chipping along both sides of the bottom edge.

Starting Bid $500

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8005) 1889 E. R. Williams Complete Set (52) with Original Box When the sport of baseball was in its infancy, the game was so popular it was even played outdoors in winter. However, most ardent baseball fans at the time were content to pass the hot stove league wintertime away with baseball board games, which were in vogue in the late 19th century. This is a complete high-grade game set with original box and instruction booklet. In 1889, the Egerton R. Williams Game Co. issued an indoor baseball card game, one of many produced at the time, but one which used actual player images including Hall of Famers Cap Anson, King Kelly, Mickey Welch, John Ward, Dan Brouthers, Pud Galvin, Charles Comiskey, John Clarkson, Tim Keefe, and Buck Ewing. While most of the cards are high grade, ranging mostly in EX to NM condition, several fall short and the 4.75 x 3 x 1.25 inch box has some ‘character’ flaws including creasing, edge wear, and separation of one box top corner. Inside pieces include an instruction booklet (EX), moving base pieces, and scorecards, several which are loosened from the binding. These issues are standard for 19th century baseball board games. We have third-party graded the 19 player image cards, with the balance of the deck grading mostly EX to NM. Graded Cards - PSA MINT 9: #13 Welch/Ward. PSA NM-MT 8: 7 cards with #10 Hoy/Reilly, 11 Corkhill/Fogarty, 14 Brouthers/Latham, 16 Glasscock/Tucker, 16 McKean/Griffin, 17 Carpenter/Carroll, and 17 Irwin/Williamson.

PSA NM 7: #4 Buffington/Carruthers, 4 Clarkson/Keefe, 7 Orr/Galvin, 11 Comiskey/Connor, 12 Denny/Tierman, 16 Myers/Stricker, PSA EX-MT 6: #4 Tener/King, 11 Foutz/Kelly, 11 Wolf/Pfeffer, PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: Weyhing/Ramsey. PSA VG-EX 4: #15 Ewing/Anson.

Starting Bid $900

8006) 1888 Scrapps Dan Brouthers - SGC GOOD 2 Graded by SGC GOOD 2. The fragility of the card makes it one of the most difficult issues to obtain in high grade, as these ‘die-cut’ Scrapps cards are paper-based (not cardboard) and were manufactured to be glued in scrapbooks, hence the name Scrapps. The die-cut nature leads the cards to be susceptible to creasing and/or tears at the neck area. Cards were issued for the two league champions—the Detroit Wolverines and St. Louis Browns—with this example of HOFer Dan Brouthers being free of creasing and tears, with the only blemish a half-inch stain on the verso, which is barely noticeable on the front. One very minor chip appears on the left shoulder of Brouthers, with nary any other faults.

Starting Bid $100

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8007) 19th Century Baseball High Grade Cabinet Card Presented is an extremely high grade 19th Century baseball cabinet card featuring two likely local minor league ballplayers, each holding baseball bats.

The image itself is crystal clear with superb contrast, and is perfectly placed within the cabinet card ‘frame.’ The cabinet card itself is minimally NM-MT with a near perfectly intact gilt edge, with similarly conditioned print of Ballard (Studios) Waterloo, WI along the bottom. While many of these 19th century cabinets exhibit signs of handling over the years, this example is nearly flawless. The reverse of these 19th century cards are typically fraught with paper loss, writing, and other markings, but this card exhibits only a single area of light discoloration to one corner. This is one of the nicest 19th Century baseball cabinet cards in existence.

Starting Bid $200

8008) T206 Collection of (28) with one PSA Graded HOFer

Offered is a mostly raw group of (28) T206 cards, most in Fair to Good condition. Graded Cards - Vic Willis/Portrait (PSA GOOD 2). Ungraded Cards - Abbaticchio (blue sleeves), Abbott, Alperman, Barry (Milwaukee), Byrne, Cassidy, Davis (Davis), Peaches Graham, Hulswitt, Hummel, Jacklitsch, Knabe, Leach (bending over), Magee (with bat), McQuillan (with bat), McQuillan (ball in hand), Milligan, Dots Miller, Moeller, O’Brien, Perring, Quillen, Rhoades (hands at chest), Rhodes, Schirm, Schlei (catching), and Starr.

Starting Bid $200

8009) T206 Group of (4) Cards .The most famous trio in baseball history, Tinker to Evers to Chance, are represented with each of their T206 cards. Also included is a card of the fourth member of the most famous infield, Harry Steinfeldt.

Joe Tinker - 1910 Piedmont (GD). Johnny Evers - 1909 Sovereign (GD/VG). Frank Chance - 1910 Sweet Caporal (VG). Harry Steinfeldt - 1910 Sweet Caporal (GD/VG).

Starting Bid $100

8010) T206 Hall of Famer Collection (6) with Christy Mathewson Small collection of a half dozen recently graded PSA T206 Hall of Famer collection with a Christy Mathewson example. All cards have Piedmont 150 reverses. Includes: Roger Bresnahan/portrait (PSA VG+ 3.5), Elmer Flick (PSA VG-EX 4), Nap Lajoie/throwing (PSA POOR 1 MC), Hughie Jennings/portrait (PSA VG-EX 4), John McGraw/finger in air (PSA GOOD 2.5), and Christy Mathewson/white cap (PSA GOOD 2 MK). Total of six T206 Hall of Famer cards.

Starting Bid $500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8011) T206 SGC Graded Back Variation Lot (11) Total of 11 SGC graded cards, with 10 different backs and a doubling of the 1909 Piedmont. Includes: SGC EX 5 - 1 card, Camnitz Arms Folded (1909 Piedmont). SGC VG-EX+ 4.5 - 1 card, Kleinow New York, and Catching (1910 Piedmont). SGC VG 3 - 3 cards with Ball (1909 Piedmont), Dots Miller (Polar Bear), and Pfeffer (Tolstoi). SGC GOOD+ 2.5 - 2 cards with Jackson Old Mill) and Kisinger (1910 Cycle). SGC FAIR 1.5 - 2 cards with Moran Providence (1910 Broad Leaf ) and Frank Owen (1909 Soveriegn). SGC AUTHENTIC - 2 cards with Bridwell with cap (El Principe de Gales) and Livingstone (Carolina Brights).

Starting Bid $200

8013) 1909-11 E90-1 American Caramel Eddie Plank - SGC FAIR 1.5 Graded by SGC FR 1.5. Attractive example with a great image, but contains light vertical wrinkles and a small stain on reverse. Nice eye-appeal for the grade.

Starting Bid $100

8012) T206 Sweet Caporal Collection (64) Total of 64 T206 cards with two Hall of Famers, all with Sweet Caporal reverses and low grade with pinholes. Most appear a bit nicer than the technical grade.

Includes: Anderson, Becker, Bescher/portrait, Bescher/hands in air, Bliss, Burchell, Bush, Chappell, Chappie Charles, Chase/ black cap, Conroy/fielding, Cree, Criss, Harry Davis (Davis on front), Frank Delehanty, Devlin, Dineen, Doolan/fielding, Jack Dunn/Baltimore, Elberfeld/ fielding, Fiene/throwing, Freeman, Griffith/portrait, Hartsel, Harry Hinchman, Danny Hoffman, Hulswitt, Hunter, Jacklitsch, Davy Jones (Detroit), Jordan/batting, Knight/with bat, Lumley, Maddox, Manning/batting, McBride, McCormick, McIntyre/Bkln&Chicago, Milan, Mike MItchell, Mullin/with bat, Nichols/with bat, Oaks, Pelty/ vertical, Pfeister/seated, Phelan, Eddie Phelps, Puttman, Scheckard/no glove, Shipke (major paper on front), Frank Smith/F. Smith on front (writing/erasure), Stahl/glove shows, Starr, Steinfeldt/with bat, Stephans, Street/catching, Billy Sullivan, Bill Sweeny, Thomas, Waddell/portrait (BVG POOR 1), Doc White/pitching, Wilhelm/ hands at chest, Willetts, and Wilson.

Starting Bid $300

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8014) 1910 E90-2 American Caramel Honus Wagner - SGC FAIR 1.5 Graded by SGC FAIR 1.5.

Superb example of this very colorful and popular card. Very solid corners, clean reverse, bright blue background, and a tremendous image of Wagner.

However, there is a blue ink, scripted letter “S” above Wagner’s head on the front, the sole reason for the 1.5 grade. An eye-appealing example, much better than the average FAIR 1.5 graded card.

Starting Bid $500

8015) 1910 Piedmont T206 Ty Cobb Red Back -PSA AUTHENTIC Offered is one of the most recognizable cards in our collective hobby, that of the T206 Ty Cobb Portrait - Red back.

The great Carl Horner image is well focused and ‘pops’ off card. The perfectly centered red background is superbly struck, as is the well-centered reverse.

Three corners appear NM/MT with one corner grading Near Mint. This card was returned as “AUTHENTIC ALTERED”

by PSA, which determined ‘evidence of trimming’ along the bottom edge. In addition, there is a light wrinkle running from bottom edge about a half inch up the card, not affecting this brilliant image. Essentially, this is a high grade T206 Ty Cobb ‘red back’ baseball card which appears to be minimally EX but is encased in a PSA AUTHENTIC holder.

Starting Bid $500

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8017) 1910-1930s Early Pre War Baseball SGC Graded Lot (16) Total of 16 SGC-graded pre-war cards. Includes: 1909-11 T206 Tolstoi - Bill Carrigan (20 FAIR 1.5). 1910 T212 Obak Cigarettes - Norse (40 VG 3). 1911 S74 Silks - Fred Clarke (EX 5). 1911 T205 Gold Border - Speaker (AUTH). 1912 T207 Recruit - Joe Tinker (SGC AUTH). 1933 Goudey - 5 cards with #197 Ferrell (EX+ 5.5), 194 Averill (NM 7), 211 Wilson (VG-EX 4), 222 Gehringer (VG-EX 4,) and 227 Herman (EX 5). 1934 Goudey - 2 cards with #27 Appling (EX 5) and 34 Hafey (EX+ 5.5). 1938 Goudey - 1 card, #262 Medwick (VG-EX 4). 1934-36 Batter Up - 1 card, #36 Lyons (EX 5). 1948-49 Leaf - 1 card, #46 Mize RC (EX-MT 6). OTHER - 1887 N28 John McKay Rowing (NM 7).

Starting Bid $100

8018) 1910s-30s Baseball Card Collection with PSA Graded HOFers (52) Some of the most popular cards in all of card collecting are contained within this group of solely Hall of Famers. Loaded lot of 52 PSA items—all HOFers! Strip Cards (6) - 1922 E120 American Caramel - 1 card, Harry Heilmann (PSA VG 3 MC).

1922 W575-2 – 1 card, George Sisler (VG 3). 1928 W502 – 3 cards with #29 Lazzeri (VG-EX 4), 42 McGraw (VG-EX 4), and 57 Coveleskie (EX 5). 1928 W502 Hand cut - 1 card, #41 Stanley Harris (PSA NM-MT 8). 1910 T206 Bugs Raymond (PSA EX 5). 1934 Quaker Oats Babe Ruth B.B. Club pin (PSA EX-MT 6).

1933 Goudey - 16 cards with #22 Traynor (VG-EX 4), 44 Bottomley (VG 3), 47 Manush (VG 3), 64 Grimes (VG 3), 73 Haines (EX 5), 76 Cochrane (VG-EX 4), 109 Cronin (VG 3), 125 Terry (2: VGEX 4 & GOOD 2), 128 Klein (2: NM 7 OC & VG-EX 4), 154 Foxx (GOOD 2), 165 Sewell (NM 7 OC), 187 Manush (VG-EX 4), 202 Hartnett (VG-EX 4,) and 229 Vaughan (NM-MT 8 OC).

1933 Sport Kings - 1 card, #42 Hubbell (GOOD 2). 1933 Tattoo Orbit – 1 card, Grove (EX 5). 1933 World Wide Gum – 2 cards with #25 Waner (NM-MT 8 OC) and 49 Frisch (EX-MT 6). 1934 World Wide Gum – 1 card, #32 Rixey (VG-EX 4). 1934-35 Diamond Stars – 11 cards with #11 Dickey (VG-EX 4), 18 Hafey (EX 5), 27 Traynor (EX 5), 31 Cuyler (EX-MT 6), 35 Averill (EX 5), 36 Lombardi – EARNIE (EX-MT 6), 44 Hornsby (EX 5), 48 Ferrell (NM 7), 50 Ott (VG-EX 4), 63 Jackson (EX 5), and 83 P. Waner (EX-MT 6). 1935 Goudey 4-in-1 – 10 cards with #1A Frish/Dean (VG-EX 4), 2D Ruffing/Lazzeri/Dickey (EX 5), 3B Terry/Jackson (EX 5), 4C Berry…/Vance (EX 5), 5C P. Waner/Hoyt/L. Waner (VG-EX 4), 6B Hudlin…/Bottomley (VG-EX 4), 6E Cronin (EX-MT 6), 9B Bonura…/Lyons (EX-MT 6), 9F Fox/Greenberg (EX 5), and 9G R. Ferrell (EX 5). 1939 Play Ball – 1 card, #55 Vaughan (NM 7). 1941 Play Ball – 1 card, #15 Gehringer (EX 5). Total of 52 PSA-graded items, many of which deserve additional consideration for upgrades.

Starting Bid $900

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8019) 1911 T216 Kotton Honus Wagner Batting 2B - PSA AUTHENTIC Low grade example of this very scarce card. The T216 Kotton Tobacco were issued between 1911-1916, and are one of several sets issued in the New Orleans area during the tobacco era. The most desirable T216 cards are those of Honus Wagner, who is featured on three different cards in the set. This example of the “Wagner, Batting 2B” card is authenticated and encapsulated by PSA as AUTHENTIC. Starting Bid $200

8020) 1912 T202 Triple Folder PSA Graded Collection (13) with Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson Very nice, mostly high-grade offering of these very difficult ‘Triple Folder’ tobacco cards. Produced in 1912 by Hassan Cigarettes, these cards include portrait images of the ballplayers on each side with an action image in the middle, with the sides hinged to make the cards foldable.

While one side contains imagery, the reverse contains brief player bios plus a detailed description of the action image.

These hinged areas are very susceptible to light wrinkling and creases, making high grade examples such as these very difficult to locate.

Includes: PSA NM 7 - 2 cards with Dooin/Lobert and Archer/Evers. PSA EX-MT 6 - 1 card, McGraw/Jennings. PSA EX 5 - 6 cards with Bates/Bescher, Ford/Vaughn, Walter Johnson/Street, Kling/Bridwell, Kling/Mattern, and Merkle/Doyle. PSA VG-EX 4 - 4 cards with Moriarty/Cobb, Quinn/Blair, Schulte/Sheckard, and Stovall/Austin (Ty Cobb Steals Third).

Total of 13 cards, providing a solid foundation to a high grade set.

Starting Bid $900

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8022) 1927 W560 Pair of Panels - one with Walter Johnson Two 1927 W560 strip cards, one with Walter Johnson and the other with Lloyd Waner. Both have been evaluated and encapsulated by SGC as AUTHENTIC. 1) 1927 W560 Panel - Myer/Kiki Cuyler/Wright/Walter Johnson. 2) 1927 W560 Panel - Lloyd Waner/Sprague/Fitzsimmons/Cohen.

Total of three Hall of Famers.

Starting Bid $100

8023) 1928 Fro-Joy Ice Cream #2 Babe Ruth - BVG PR 1 Graded by BVG POOR 1. This 1928 Fro Joy Ice Cream card of Babe Ruth was produced immediately after his record-breaking 1927 season, when the Babe rocketed 60 home runs to break his existing single-season record. Authenticated and encapsulated by Beckett Vintage Grading (BVG) as POOR 1, with creases and toning.

8024) 1933 Goudey #202 Gabby Hartnett - SGC NM 7 . raded by SGC NM G 7 . Bold color, sharp corners, and crisp focus highlight this card of Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame catcher Gabby Hartnett.

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

8025) 1933 Goudey #60 Waite Hoyt PSA NM 7 .Graded by PSA NM 7. This card of the 1920s Yankees pitching ace has all the qualities of a NM-MT example with bold color, four sharp corners and no print issues.

Starting Bid $100

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8026) 1936 R311 National Chicle Baseball Glossy Premiums Complete Set (27) with Seven PSA Graded Offered is a rarely seen complete set of 1936 National Chicle Glossy premiums. In the Pre War-era of baseball card issuance, to produce higher sales card manufacturers regularly issued ‘premiums’ via advertising on the wrappers of their standard issues.

These premiums were usually larger ‘cards’ of the best players of the time, obtained by redeeming to the company a specific amount of wrappers or coupons issued inside the standard issue packs. This 1936 National Chicle baseball premium was one of two produced by the company that year, with this being the thin paper stock glossy photo version, but then also issued as a leather surface photo. Even though the technical grades are mid-range, this complete set of 27 cards is in ‘high grade’ condition for the issue. Due to the large 6 x 8 inch size, plus the paper-like stock, true Near Mint examples are rarely seen. With many of the most popular players of the day included, with an emphasis on Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals players, this set is also popular due to one of the very last Babe Ruth issued items during his playing days, as a member of the team image on the Boston Braves team card. A total of seven of the 27 cards have been graded by PSA. Graded Cards PLAYERS: 4 cards with Joe Cronin (PSA VG-EX 4), Jimmy Dykes (PSA VG-EX+ 4.5), Hank Greenberg (PSA VG-EX+ 4.5), and Mel Harder (PSA EX 5). TEAMS: 3 cards with Columbus Red Birds (PSA EX+ 5.5), Boston Red Sox (PSA VG-EX+ 4.5), and New York Yankees (PSA VG-EX+ 4.5). Ungraded Cards PLAYERS: 10 cards with Earl Averill (EX), Jim Bottomley (EX), Mickey Cochrane (EX), Dizzy Dean (VG/EX), Jimmie Foxx - (FR with multiple creases and a fingerprint in the gloss), Frankie Frisch (EX), Pepper Martin (VG/EX), Schoolboy Rowe (VG/EX), Bill Terry (VG/EX), and Pie Traynor (VG/EX). TEAMS: 10 cards with Boston Braves with Babe Ruth (EX), St. Louis Browns (VG/EX), Chicago Cubs (VG/EX), Brooklyn Dodgers (VG/EX), Pittsburgh Pirates (EX/ MT), Chicago White Sox (VG/EX), NL All Stars (visually fresh, but PR-FR due to one rounded corner and another chipped off), AL All Stars (VG/EX, with one pin hole at the lower left corner), 1934 AL Pennant Winners - Detroit Tigers (VG/EX), and 1934 World Champions - St. Louis Cardinals (VG/EX). Complete set of 27 cards.

Starting Bid $900

8027) 1939 Play Ball #30 Bill Dickey PSA NM 7

Graded by PSA NM 7. This example has near perfect centering, with four square corners and blemish free surfaces. A very solid resubmission candidate.

Starting Bid $200

8028) 1941 Double Play #57/58 Ted Williams/Jim Tabor - SGC EX 5

Graded by SGC EX 5. Scarce wartime card featuring Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams, who shares the card with teammate Jim Tabor.

Solid card overall, well centered with very light corner touches, commensurate with the assigned grade.

Starting Bid $100

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8029) Exceptional Hall of Famer Graded Baseball Cards Collection (44) with Babe Ruth (3) and Mickey Mantle (20) - LOADED!

Large, mostly mid-grade, third-party graded superstar collection of 44 cards with three Babe Ruth cards and 20 cards with Mickey Mantle. All third-party graders are included, with PSA (11 cards), SGC (1 card), BVG (30 cards). and GAI (2 cards). Babe Ruth 3 cards with 1933 Goudey #53 (BVG GOOD 2), 1933 Goudey #149 (BVG VG 3), and 1933 Sport Kings #2 (BVG VG 3). Ty Cobb - 3 cards with T206 Piedmont Bat on Shoulder (PSA VG 3), T206 Polar Bear Red Portrait (GAI GD/VG 2.5), and 1933 Sport Kings #1 (PSA VG 3). Mickey Mantle (all TOPPS unless noted) - 20 cards with 1955 Bowman #202 BVG GD/VG 2.5), 1957 #95 (PSA PR-FR 1), 1957 #407 Mantle/Berra (PSA VG 3), 1958 #418 Mantle/Aaron (BVG EX 5), 1958 #487 Mantle AS (BVG VG+ 3.5), 1959 #10 (BVG FAIR 1.5), 1959 #564 Mantle AS (BVG GOOD 2), 1960 #160 Mantle/Boyer (BVG EX+ 5.5), 1961 #44 Mantle HR LL (BVG EX 5), 1961 #307 Mantle WS (BVG EX 5), 1961 #475 Mantle MVP (BVG GD-VG 2.5), 1962 12

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#53 Mantle/Maris LL (BVG EX+ 5.5), 1962 #318 Mantle IA BVG VG-EX+ 4.5), 1963 #2 Mantle LL (BVG VG-EX 4), 1963 #173 Bombers Best (BVG EX 5), 1964 #50 (PSA NM 7), 1967 #150 BVG FAIR 1.5), 1968 #280 (BVG VG-EX 4), 1968 Game #2 Mantle (BVG VG-EX 4), and 1969 #500 (BVG VG-EX 4).

T206 HOFers - 3 cards with Home Run Baker (GAI GOOD 2 - Polar Bear), Walter Johnson Pitching (SGC VG 3 - Piedmont), and Cy Young GLove Shows (PSA VG-EX 4 - Piedmont). 1933 Goudey - 3 cards with #127 Ott (PSA VG 3), #160 Gehrig (PSA GOOD 2), and 230 Hubbell (PAS VG 3). 1948-49 Leaf - 2 cards with #1 DiMaggio (BVG GOOD 2) and 79 Jackie Robinson RC (BVG 3). Other Hall of Famers (all TOPPS unless noted) - 10 cards with 1952 Bowman #44 Campanella (PSA GOOD 2), 1958 #52 Clemente (BVG EX+ 5.5), 1959 #202 Maris (BVG EX-MT 6), 1960 #200 Mays (BVG VG+ 3.5), 1960 #564 Mays AS (PSA GOOD 2), 1969 #20 Banks (BVG GOOD 2), 1969 #120 Rose (BVG VG+ 3.5), 1970 #500 Aaron (BVG EX 5), 1970 #630 Banks (BVG VG-EX 4), and 1971 Reggie Jackson (BVG VG 3).

Starting Bid $3,000

8030) 1909-1971 Topps and Others SGC Graded Baseball Card Collection (9) A freshly graded collection of SGC graded cards, which spans seven decades.

1909 T206 Sweet Caporal

Rube Marquard - hands at thighs (SGC VG 3). 1935 Goudey - 1 card, #9C Burns/ Hemsley/Grube/Weiland (SGC AUTH).

1954 Topps - 2 cards with #30 Mathews (SGC EX+ 5.5) and 32 Snider (SGC EX+ 5.5). 1956 Topps - 1 card, #240 Ford (SGC GOOD 2). 1957 Topps - 1 card, #25 Ford (SGC AUTH).

1967 Topps - 2 cards with #150 Mantle (SGC AUTH) and 250 Aaron (SGC EX 5).

1971 Topps - 1 card, #600 Mays (EX+ 5.5). Total of nine SGC-graded cards.

Starting Bid $200

8031) 1930s-80s HOF Multi-Sport Card Lot with Rookie Cards including Johnny Unitas (6) .A half dozen 1930s-1980 sports cards, mostly rookie cards. Includes: 1933 Sport Kings - #38 Bobby Jones (SGC GOOD 2). 1948 Bowman BB - #36 Stan Musial RC (SGC GOOD+ 2.5). 1949 Bowman BB - #226 Duke Snider RC (SGC 40 VG 3). 1957 Topps BB Checklist 1/2 Bazooka (SGC VG/EX 4). 1957 Topps FB - #138 Johnny Unitas (SGC EX 5.5). 1980 Topps BSKB - #16 Bird/Erving/Magic (PSA EX-MT 6).

Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8032) 1939-1951 Ted Williams Collection with 1939 Play Ball Rookie Card (3) Three early cards of Ted Williams, including his coveted rookie card. All cards have been recently graded by PSA. Includes: 1939 Play Ball RC (PSA GOOD 2), 1950 Bowman #98 (PSA VG 3), and 1951 Bowman #165 (PSA VG-EX 4 MK).

Starting Bid $500

8033) 1939-66 Exhibits Baseball Card Collection (152) with Salutations (24) and Two Team Cards Large collection of these popular Exhibit cards, which were sold via vending machines over a multi-decade period beginning in 1939 and ending in 1966. Each card contains an image of the player along with either his facsimile signature or name printed at the bottom. Included in this group are two dozen of the earlier ‘Salutation’ exhibits, due to each card proclaiming “Yours Truly” and “Sincerely” before their facsimile signatures, and dozens of Hall of Famers with Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and two Willie Mays cards. Only Hall of Famers and stars are listed within each group.

A total of 27 cards (15 salutations and 12 others) have the year or other notations written in pencil on the reverse. A few also have a light red stamp, and both the notations and stampings are common with this issue. Includes: 1939-46 Salutations - 24 cards with Appling (VG, pencil), Boudreau (GD, paper loss reverse), Joe DiMaggio (VG, pencil), Feller (EX), Gordon (VG/EX, pencil), Greenberg (VG/EX, pencil), Lombardi (EX, pencil), Mize (VG, pencil), Reiser (VG, pencil), and Ted Williams (EX/MT). Teams - 2 cards with 1948 Cleveland World Champions (VG) and 1950 Philadelphia Phillies NL Champions (GD). 1947-66 Exhibits - 116 cards with Ashburn, Banks, Berra, Campanella (VG), Doby, Drysdale (EX/MT), Ford (VG), Fox, Hodges (EX), Irvin, Kaline (VG), Kell, Kiner, Kluszewski, Larsen, Lemon - Glove not visible (VG/EX), Lemon - Glove visible (EX/MT), Mantle Batting - name outline in white (VG/ EX), Matthews (EX), Mays Portrait (VG), Mays batting (VG/EX), Musial (EX, red stamp), Rizzuto, Jackie Robinson (VG), Roberts, Reese, Schoendienst, Slaughter, Spahn, and Snider.

Starting Bid $200

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8034) 1939-72 Topps, Bowman and Others Shoebox Collection of Hall of Famers and Superstars (350+) Very nice collection of superstar cards and Hall of Famers from a childhood collection. When we first saw these cards, they were actually in a shoebox! The 1950s cards are heavy in Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees. Only major stars within each year are individually graded, with the balance in similar condition. A total of 16 cards have been graded by PSA. Graded Cards - 1955 Bowman: 2 cards with #22 Campanella (PSA 4), and 242 Banks RC (PSA EX 5). 1956 Topps: 3 cards with #15 Banks GB (PSA EX 5), 30 Robinson GB (PSA EX 5), and 101 Campanella (PSA VG-EX 4). 1957 Topps: 1 card, #10 Mays (PSA EX-MT 6). 1958 Topps: 2 cards with #5 Mays (PSA EX 5) and 30 Aaron (PSA EX 5). 1960 Topps: 1 card, #563 Mantle AS (PSA EX 5 MC). 1961 Topps: 3 cards with 344 Koufax (PSA NM 7 MC), 475 Mantle MVP (PSA VG-EX 4), and 576 Maris AS (PSA VG-EX 4). 1966 Topps: 2 cards with #50 Mantle (PSA EX-MT 6) and 598 Perry (PSA EX-MT 6). 1967 Topps: 1 card, #400 Clemente (PSA EX+ 5.5). 1968 Topps: 1 card, #110 Aaron (PSA NM-MT 8). Ungraded Cards - 1939 Play Ball: 3 cards. 1941 Play Ball: 1 card, #49 Dahlgren (VG). Bowman - 1949: 1 card, #36 Reese (VG). 1950: 2 cards with 98 Williams (GD). 1951: 3 cards. 1952: 5 cards with #232 Fox RC (VG/EX), 252 Crosetti (VG), and 254 Jensen (GD/ VG). 1954: 40 cards with 18 Fox (2, both VG). 1955: 49 cards with 10 Rizzuto (VG/EX), 59 Ford (VG), and 184 Mays (VG). Topps 1953: 2 cards with #81 Black (VG) and 254 Roe (GD). 1954: 1 card, #98 Black (VG/EX). 1956: 23 cards (all are Gray Backs) with #10 Spahn (EX), 14 Boyer (EX), 107 Mathews (VG/EX), 113 Rizzuto (EX), 145 Hodges (EX/MT), 150 Snider (VG), 166 Dodgers (VG/ EX), and 260 Reese (VG/EX). 1957: 18 cards with #12 Groat, 15 Roberts (EX), 80 Hodges (EX/MT), 90 Spahn (NM), 121 Boyer RC, 170 Snider (VG/EX), 212 Colavito RC (EX/MT), 3/4 CL Blony (marked), and 3/4 Bazooka (marked). 1958: 37 cards with #88 Snider (EX), 246 Yankees (EX), 310 Banks (VG), 314 Snider/ Alston, 321 Klu/Williams (VG), 343 Cepeda RC (NM), 351 Fence Busters (VG/EX), 375 Reese (VG/EX), 418 Mantle/Aaron (EX), 436 Mays/Snider (VG/EX), 440 Mathews (VG/EX), and 487 Mantle AS (EX). 1959: 34 cards with #50 Musial (VG), 180 Berra (EX), 338 Anderson RC (NM), 430 Ford (VG/EX), 450 Mathews (NM), 457 Dodgers, and 543 Corsair Trio (VG). 1960: 33 cards with #7 Mays/Rigney, 10 Banks (VG), 28 Robinson (EX), 35 Ford (VG), 160 Mantle/Boyer (VG), 343 Koufax (VG), 493 Snider (VG/EX), 360 Banks AS (VG/EX), and 570 Drysdale AS (VG). 1961: 29 cards with #10 Robinson (EX/MT), 80 Killebrew (VG/EX), 160 Ford (VG/EX), 200 Spahn (EX), 228 Yankees (EX/MT), 287 Yaz (VG), 290 Musial (NM), 360 Robinson (NM), 430 Maz, 480 Campanella MVP, 482 Mays MVP (VG/EX), 485 Banks AS (VG), 577 Aaron AS (VG/EX), and 579 Mays AS (VG/EX). 1962: 35 cards with #5 Koufax (EX/MT), 53 Mantle/Maris (EX), 100 Spahn (EX), 150 Kaline (VG/EX), 300 Mays (EX), 310 Ford (VG/EX), 313 Maris IA (EX), 315 Ford IA, 317 Musial IA (EX/MT), 318 Mantle IA (EX/MT), 350 F. Robinson (EX/MT), 387 Brock RC (EX), 395 Mays AS (EX/MT), 500 Snider (VG/EX), and 544 McCovey (EX). 1964: 8 cards with #116 Oliva RC (VG/EX), 150 Mays (VG/EX), 210 Yaz (VG/EX), 380 Ford (EX), 429, and 550 Hubbs (VG/EX). 1965: 13 cards with #110 Santo, 120 F. Robinson (NM), 130 Kaline (EX), 155 Maris (VG/EX), 170 Aaron (VG/EX), 300 Koufax (VG), 385 Yaz (EX), 526 Hunter RC (VG/EX), and 540 Brock (EX/ MT). 1966: 16 cards with #100 Koufax (EX/MT), 110 Banks (EX), 126 Palmer RC (VG/EX), 320 Gibson (EX), 420 Marichal, and 550 McCovey (EX). 1967: 18 cards with #140 Stargell (EX), 191 CL, 215 Banks (VG/EX), 250 Aaron (EX), 423 Mays/McCovey (EX/MT), 480 McCovey (EX/MT), 570 Wills (EX), 600 Robinson (VG), and 609 John (EX). 1968: 24 cards with #50 Mays (EX), 80 Carew (EX/MT), 220 Killebrew (EX), 250 Yaz (VG/EX), 385 Hunter, 500 F. Robinson (EX), and 520 Brock (NM). 1969: 23 cards with #50 Clemente (EX), 95 Bench (EX), 100 Aaron (EX), 400 Killebrew (EX/MT), 480 Seaver (EX), 485 Perry WL (EX/MT), 539 Ted Shows, 550 Robinson (EX), and 573 Palmer (EX/MT). 1970: 17 cards with #140 Jackson (VG/EX), 150 Killebrew (EX/MT), 300 Seaver (EX), 330 Brock (EX/MT), 462 Aaron AS (EX/MT), and 660 Bench (VG/EX). 1971: 8 cards with #20 Jackson (EX), 55 Carlton (EX), 160 Seaver (EX), 210 Carew (EX), 513 Ryan (EX/MT), 525 Banks (EX/MT+), and 640 F. Robinson (EX/MT). 1972: 3 cards with #49 Mays (NM) and 309 Clemente (NM). Others - 1954 Red Heart: 7 cards with Gilliam (VG) and Spahn (GD). 1960 Fleer: 3 cards with #53 Foxx (GD/VG). 1963 Fleer: 4 cards with 32 Santo (VG), 41 Drysdale (VG), 45 Spahn (VG/EX) and 60 Boyer (EX). Starting Bid $900 Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8035) 1949 Bowman High Grade PSA NM-MT 8 Collection (20) with Robinson and Paige While many single issue PSA graded cards group include mostly common and minor stars, with maybe some majors, this group lot is a little different. Our consignor likes going for the gusto, and is selling this 1949 Bowman group of 20 cards, all graded by PSA NM-MT 8, includes all the major stars within the set. Very high end group, with the majority very well centered and high end for the grade. Includes: #11 Boudreau, 18 Thomson, 23 Doerr RC, 24 Musial, 33

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Spahn, 46 Roberts RC, 50 Robinson RC, 60 Berra, 84 Campanella RC, 85 Mize (NNOF), 92, 110 Wynn RC, 118, 120, 127 (script), 175 Appling RC, 210 Gordon RC, 224 Paige RC, 226 Snider RC, and 233 Doby RC. All 20 cards have been graded by PSA at NM-MT 8 condition.

A potent lot of cards like this would attract all the major types of card buyers, those looking to begin a high grade set, those collectors seeking to upgrade their current set and dealers looking for high end inventory.

Starting Bid $5,000

8036) 1948-1952 Topps and Bowman Collection (295) Includes: Topps – 1951 Teams: 2 cards with Dodgers (VG) and Red Sox (GD). 1951 Red Backs: complete set of 52 cards with #1 Berra (FR/GD), 5 Rizzuto (EX), 15 Kiner (VG/EX), 22 Feller (EX), 30 Spahn (VG), and 38 Snider (EX). Grades mostly VG to EX. Bowman – 1948: near set of 43/48 cards (missing 7 Reiser RC, 24 Leonard, 26 Shea, 36 Musial RC and 40 Marion RC) with #3 Kiner RC (GD/VG), 4 Mize RC (EX), 5 Feller RC (GD/VG), 6 Berra RC (VG), 8 Rizzuto RC (VG), 17 Slaughter (EX), 18 Spahn RC (VG), 38 Schoendienst (EX, miscut), and 47 Thomson (EX). 1949: 15 cards, mostly low to mid grade. 1950: 55 cards with #6 Feller (GD), 19 Spahn (FR), 33 Kiner (PR/FR), 40 Lemon (FR), 75 Campanella (GD/VG), 77 Snider (GD/VG), 139 Mize (GD, pencil), and 148 Wynn (FR). Mostly lower grade. 1952: 128 cards with #1 Berra (FR/GD), 4 Roberts (GD/VG), 5 Reese (FR/GD), 11 Kiner (VG/EX), 21 Fox (VG), 23 Lemon (VG), 43 Feller (GD), 44 Campanella (GD/VG), 52 Rizzuto (VG/EX), and 53 Ashburn (EX/MT). Mostly mid grade, with 25% lesser. Total of 295 cards.

Starting Bid $200

8037) 1949 Bowman Near Complete Set (221/252) with (19) PSA Graded Very nice overall near complete set of 221 cards, with a total of 19 cards graded by PSA. Graded Cards - PSA NM+ 7.5: 3 card with #46 Roberts RC, 50 Robinson RC, and 65 Slaughter. PSA NM 7: 3 cards with # 85 Mize NOF, 98 Rizzuto NOF, and 111 Schoendienst. PSA EX-MT 6: 5 cards with #33 Spahn, 100 Hodges, 185 Reiser RC, 224 Paige RC, and 226 Snider RC. PSA EX 5: 5 cards with #29 Kiner, 85 Mize NNOF, 98 Rizzuto NNOF, 110 Wynn, and 238 Lemon RC. PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, #27 Feller.

PSA VG 3: 1 card, #60 Berra.

PSA AUTHENTIC - 1 card, #214 Ashburn RC. Ungraded Cards - 1 Bickford (VG/EX), 11 Boudreau (EX/MT), 23 Doerr (EX), 26 Kell (EX/ MT), 70 Furillo (NM), 114 Reynolds (VG/EX), 162 Roe (EX/MT), 194 Branca (EX/MT), 209 Keller (EX/ MT), 214 Ashburn (PSA), 225 Coleman (VG/EX), 229 Lopat (EX), and 240 Young (EX). Grades mostly EX to NM with 20% lesser. The following 27 cards are missing: 1 Bickford, 19 Brown, 24 Musial, 36 Reese, 84 Campanella RC, 88, 146, 147, 151, 155, 163, 164 Wertz, 166, 175 Appling RC, 186, 189, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 210 Gordon, 213, 215, 219, 227, and 233. This is a fresh collection of 1949 Bowman cards, missing only 27 for completion, a solid foundation towards a future mid-to-high grade complete set.

Starting Bid $900

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8038) 1949 Bowman & 1953 Topps Satchel Paige - PSA EXMT 6 Pair of Satchel Paige baseball cards, both PSA graded EX-MT 6. Includes: 1949 Bowman #224 and 1953 Topps #220.

Starting Bid $900

8039) 1950 Bowman Complete Set (252) with (8) SGC Graded .Lower grade complete set of these colorful smaller cards. While not high on rookie card assortment, there are many second and third year cards of the game’s greatest players, including Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Bob Feller, Warren Spahn, and Yogi Berra, plus a classic Ted Williams pose. Includes: Graded Cards - SGC GOOD 2.5: 3 cards with #11 Rizzuto, 21 Reese, and 77 Snider. SGC GOOD 2: 3 cards with # 6 Feller, 22 Robinson and 75 Campanella. SGC FAIR 1.5: 2 cards with # 46 Berra and 98 Williams. Ungraded Cards - 19 Spahn (GD/VG), 32 Roberts RC (GD), 33 Kiner (GD), 35 Slaughter (FR), 39 Doby (GD), 40 Lemon (VG), 43 Doerr (GD/ VG), 71 Schoendienst (VG/EX), 84 Ashburn (FR, tape), 112 Hodges (GD), 139 Mize (VG), 217 Stengel (VG), and 220 Durocher (GD).

Grades mostly GD to VG, with some lesser.

Starting Bid $300

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8040) 1950’s-80’s Hall of Famer and Star Collection of (500+) with (32) PSA Graded Collection of over 500 cards with a total of 32 cards PSA graded. Includes: Graded Cards (all Topps unless noted) - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, 1968 #100 Gibson. PSA NM-MT 8: 10 cards with 1959 Fleer #11 (Ted/Foxx), 1959 Fleer #60 Ted, 1960 #10 Fox, 1964 #230 B. Robinson, 1966 #255 Stargell, 1967 #100 F. Robinson, 1968 #110 Aaron, 1968 #480 Managers Dream (Clemente), 1970 #700 F. Robinson, and 1972 #37 Yaz. PSA NM 7: 7 cards with 1959 #439 B. Robinson, 1960 #493 Snider, 1964 #55 Banks, 1968 #20 B. Robinson, 1968 #247 Bench RC, 169 #480 Seaver, and 1972 #445 Seaver. PSA EX-MT 6: 11 cards with 1955 #24 Newhouser, 1956 #118 Fox GB, 1958 #5 Mays, 1958 #270 Spahn, 1961 Golden Press #16 Gehrig, 1962 #5 Koufax, 1966 #430 Drysdale, 1963 #525 Fox, 1964 #400 Spahn, 1971 #300 B. Robinson, and 1971 #525 Banks. PSA EX+ 5.5: 1 card, 1971 #625 Brock. PSA EX 5: 1 card, 1956 #8 Alston WB. PSA VG 3: 1 card, 1969 #190 Mays. Ungraded Cards avilable online at www.RRAuction.com Starting Bid $500

8041) 1950s-1960s SGC Graded Topps and Bowman Collection (23) Includes: Topps (5) - 1960: 1 card, #73 Gibson (84 NM 7). 1963: 2 cards with #210 Koufax (88 NM/MT 8) and 390 Aaron (84 NM 7). 1964: 1 card, #300 Aaron (84 NM 7). 1966: 1 card, #365 Maris (60 EX 5). Bowman - 1949: 1 card, #23 Doerr (AUTH).

1950: 3 cards with #8 Kell (AUTH), 94 Boudreau (EX/NM 6), and 229 Frish (EX/NM+ 6.5). 1951: 8 cards with #2 Berra (EX 5), 7 Hodges (EX/NM+ 6.5), 26 Rizzuto (EX 5), 50 Mize (EX 5), 58 Slaughter (EX/NM+ 6.5), 134 Spahn (EX 5), 232 Fox RC (EX 5), and 275 Harris (EX/NM 6). 1952: 4 cards with #4 Roberts (84 NM 7), 11 Kiner (EX/NM+ 6.5), 128 Newcombe (AUTH), and 196 Musial (AUTH).

1953 Color: 1 card, #143 Lopez (EX 5). 1955: 1 card, #171 Roberts (NM/ MT 8).

Starting Bid $500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8042) 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie Card - PSA NM 7 Graded by PSA NM 7. Mickey Mantle is still considered by many to be the last true baseball hero. The young outfielder accepted the torch passed by the great Joe DiMaggio, who had similarly followed in the path of Lou Gehrig. The 1951 season was Mantle’s first in pinstripes and, despite his being sent back down to the minors for more seasoning, Bowman issued this card in that year’s final, key series. Bowman’s initial vision of future greatness is wonderfully captured on this mini-artwork, rendered as a horizontal image set against the brightest of skies. As with the more well known 1952 Topps issue, this 1951 Bowman card is the first card of the more difficult high number series. For many years, the 1951 Bowman lagged behind the 1952 Topps Mantle is both desirability and value, but over the last 10 years as more people realize how difficult the 1951 Bowman is compared to its larger cousin, these factors have changed. The 1951 Bowman Mantle rookie card is now one of the more desirable cards 20

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in the market right now, and the prices realized numbers bear this out. Two years ago, this card was regularly selling from $20,000 to $24,000, whereas the last few examples have surpassed $30,000, with two of the last three examples in and around $35,000. This example of Mickey Mantle’s rookie card will eliminate the need to upgrade a top-quality collection for most collectors. Only in the most carefully preserved specimens, as the offered example does the design’s true magnificence reveal itself. This example has superb creamy-white borders culminating in four sharp corners. It has a clean surface, though it is centered a bit towards the top. The card has tremendous visual appeal with bold colors and a full, uninterrupted image. It has escaped the printing inconsistencies that characterize the issue and which make “clear” examples, like this one, so very special. The reverse is perfectly centered and unblemished. Solid Near Mint condition with strong investment potential.

Starting Bid $5,000

8043) 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle RC - PSA GOOD+ 2.5 Graded by PSA GOOD+ 2.5. The true first regular issue card for Mickey Mantle, a ‘must-have’ staple for most collectors. This well-centered example boasts tremendous color, with moderate corner wear, and toning on the front, with a small area of paper loss and wax on the reverse. Technical aspects side, this card has great eye appeal due to the near perfect centering and strong color.

Starting Bid $900

8044) 1951 Bowman Complete Set of (324) Cards with(6) PSA Graded Sought-after 1951 Bowman set with 11 cards PSA graded including the two key rookies. Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #249. PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #251.

PSA EX 5: 1 card, #26 Rizzuto. PSA VG-EX 4: 4 cards with #30 Feller, 32 Snider, 80 Reese and 232 Fox RC. PSA VG 3: 2 cards with #1 Ford and 165 Williams. PSA GOOD+ 2.5: 253 Mantle RC. PSA AUTHENTIC: #305 Mays RC. Ungraded Cards - 2 Berra (VG), 4 Roberts (VG), 7 Hodges (VG, miscut), 10 Schoendienst (EX), 31 Campanella (GD), 46 Kell (EX), 50 Mize (VG/EX), 53 Lemon (EX, short), 58 Slaughter (VG), 62 Boudreau (EX), 78 Wynn (VG/EX), 134 Spahn (VG/EX), 151 Doby (EX/MT), 181 Stengel (EX/ MT, short), 186 Ashburn (GD), 198 Irvin (VG), 233 Durocher (EX), 254 Jensen (GD), 290 Dickey (VG/EX), 295 Lopez (EX), 317 Burgess RC (GD/VG), 323 Adcock (GD/VG), and Pramesa 324 (GD). Grades 60% VG to VG/EX (some better), 35% GD to GD/ VG, 5% lesser.

Starting Bid $900

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8045) 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle Rookie Card - PSA EX-MT 6 Graded by PSA EX-MT 6. Mickey Mantle is presented in his debut Topps baseball card appearance, and arguably the most recognized baseball card in the entire world. This offered card is superb in every aspect of its visual appearance, with a tremendous image comprised of perfect registration, deep blue color, and bold yellow lumber, basically

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a requirement of all higher end examples. The surface is virtually unblemished, and the centering is just a touch off perfection. While the corners are 90 degree squares, there is a touch of natural circulation evident on each and appears to be the sole reason for the assigned grade. A very strong PSA EX-MT 6 example of this iconic card.

Starting Bid $7,500

8046) 1952 Bowman #101 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Very sharp

card, strong color, clear registration and clean surfaces front and back.

Only 15 examples grade higher than this offered piece.

The beauty of this card is enhanced by the smooth glossy surface and undisturbed edges. The strong reverse is perfectly centered and is without the usual gum staining. A gorgeous second year card for Mantle that captures him in a resplendent pose, youthful but poised for greatness.

While 1951 was Mickey Mantle’s rookie season, it was the 1952 baseball season which solidified Mantle’s career as a bona fide superstar and tremendous clutch player. In the 1952 World Series, with the Yankees down 3 games to 2, the 20 year old Mantle homered late in both Games 6 and 7 to lead the Yankees to their fourth straight World Series crown. Strong NM-MT condition.

Starting Bid $2,500

8047) 1952 Bowman #101 Mickey Mantle - PSA VG-EX 4 Graded by PSA VG-EX 4. Very well-centered example that looks nicer at first glance. Bears very small horizontal print line on front, with some moderate wax on reverse.

Starting Bid $400

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8048) 1952-1953 Topps Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays PSA Graded Trio Three recently graded PSA cards, all with Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. Includes: 1952 Topps - 1 card, #261 Mays (PSA AUTH).

1953 Topps - 2 cards with #82 Mantle SP (PSA PR 1) and 244 Mays (PSA PR 1). Total of three cards.

Starting Bid $400

8049) 1952-1970 Topps PSA Graded Collection (14) with Ernie Banks RC .Total of 14 recently graded PSA cards, almost all Hall of Famers with several high grade cards. Includes: 1952 - 1 card, #88 Feller (VG 3).

1954 - 4 cards with #90 Mays (PR 1), 94 Banks RC (PR 1), 132 Lasorda RC (GOOD 2), and 250 T. Williams (PR 1). 1957 - 1 card, #20 Aaron (VG/EX 4). 1958 - 3 cards with #30 Aaron (VG 3), 47 Maris RC (EX+ 5.5), and 52 Clemente (VG+ 3.5). 1959 - 2 cards with #380 Aaron (NM-MT 8 OC) and 478 Clemente (NM-MT 8 OC). 1963 - 1 card, #390 Aaron (EX-MT 6). 1970 - 2 cards with #600 Mays (NM-MT 8) and 630 Banks (NM-MT 8). Total of 14 PSA graded cards.

Starting Bid $500

8050) 1952-53 Topps Collection with Near 1953 Card Set and (7) PSA Graded Includes: 1952 Topps - 99 cards w/#26 Irvin (VG/EX), 33 Spahn (GD/VG), 36 Hodges (GD/VG), 37 Snider (FR/GD), 65 Slaughter BB (VG), 88 Feller (PSA VG-EX 4), 191 Berra (PR/ FR), 195 Minoso (EX/MT), 261 Mays (PSA FR 1.5 MC), 268 Lemon (PSA VG-EX 4) plus other minor stars, Yankees, etc. 1953 Topps – partial set of (217/276) cards w/#1 Robinson (PSA FR 1.5), 27 Campanella (PSA VG/EX 4), 37 Mathews (GD/VG), 41 Slaughter (VG), 61 Wynn SP (GD/VG), 62 Irvin (EX), 76 Reese (PSA VG/EX 4), 77 Mize (VG), 78 Schoendienst (VG), 81 Black SP (VG/EX), 86 Martin (GD/VG), 104 Berra SP (GD), 114 Rizzuto (FR/GD), 138 Kell (VG), 147 Spahn (VG), 162 Kluszewski (VG), 191 Kiner (VG/EX), 207 Ford (FR/GD), 220 Paige (PSA FR 1.5) with 20 high numbers. Grades 15% EX, 35% VG to VG/EX, 50% lesser.

Starting Bid $400

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8051) 1953 Bowman #59 Mickey Mantle Graded by PSA GOOD 2. A very worthy collector grade card with even corner wear, and with a light crease which runs through Mantle’s face.

Starting Bid $200

8052) 1953 Bowman Color #59 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8 . The 1953 Bowman Color release is among the most popular sets in our hobby, and the offered example depicting Mickey Mantle displays one of the series’ finest nostalgic designs. Pushed by the visually aesthetic large design of the 1952 Topps issue, Bowman’s efforts in 1953 further revolutionized the production of baseball cards. The company’s 1953 Color cards’ crisp and bright, color-photo illustrations, unencumbered by text or extraneous, decorative graphics, continue to be viewed today as miniature-masterpiece collectibles. The offered card is a very pleasing expression of its production’s lovely aesthetic. White borders frame Mantle’s attention-grabbing, batting pose likeness. The card’s superior color and focus, its marvelous print quality, combine to yield outstanding eye appeal. Its edges are fresh and original in appearance, and the item’s boundaries reveal nicely shaped tips at their corners. Here’s a thoroughly enviable Hall of Fame subject from Bowman’s first - and most impressive - oversized issue. A sharp cornered example, with bright colors, and perfect registration. Near Mint to Mint condition.

Starting Bid $1,500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8053) 1953 Bowman Color Complete Set (160) with (70) PSA Graded Complete set of 160 cards with a whopping cards 70 cards PSA graded. While just under 45% of the set is PSA graded, there are still more cards worthy of third-party grading, with many of the scarcer higher numbers sharp-cornered beauties that are slightly off centered. The raw cards grade mostly EX to EX/MT, with about 20% NM and a few lesser. Graded Cards PSA NM-MT 8: 4 cards with #71, 87, 92 Hodges, and 150 Scheib. PSA NM 7: 16 cards with #4 Rosen, 21 Garagiola, 25, 27 Raschi, 35, 60, 63 McDougald, 65 Roberts, 74, 76, 78 Furillo, 83, 91, 114 Feller, 144 and 145 (OC). PSA EX-MT+ 6.5: 1 card, #43 Garcia. PSA EX-MT 6: 22 cards with #18 Fox, 24, 28, 47, 49, 50, 51 Irvin, 55 Durocher, 57 Boudreau, 62 Kluszeswki, 68 Reynolds, 73, 84 Bauer, 93 Rizzuto/ Martin, 99 Spahn, 107, 110, 117 Snider, 135, 138, 152, and 153 Ford. PSA EX 5: 18 cards with #1 Williams, 5, 7, 9 Rizzuto, 10 Ashburn, 12 Erskine, 17, 19, 36 Minoso, 40 Doby, 66 Parnell, 75, 81 Slaughter, 95, 103, 118 Martin, 121 Berra, and 157. PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 2 cards with #33 Reese and 146 Wynn. PSA VG-EX 4: 6 cards with #3, 26, 32 Musial, 44 Bauer/Berra/Mantle, 46 Campanella, and 130. PSA VG 3: 1 card, #59 Mantle. Ungraded Cards - #14 Loes (EX), 61 Kell (EX), 80 Kiner (EX/MT), 97 Mathews (EX, 50/50 centered), 101 Schoendienst (EX), 143 Lopez (VG/EX), and 160 Abrams (VG). Grades 20% NM or better, 70% EX to EX/MT, 10% lesser.

Starting Bid $900

8054) 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle - PSA VG/EX+ 4.5 Graded by PSA VG-EX+ 4.5.

Extremely well centered example of Mickey Mantle’s second Topps offering. Due to the single print status of this card (and several other Yankees in the set), this card is one of the toughest Mantle cards to find. Light corner wear, most evident on the red corner. Appears nicer than the grade with much better eye appeal.

Starting Bid $400

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8055) 1953 Topps #220 Satchel Paige PSA EXMT 6 Graded by PSA EX-MT 6. Recently graded high end example.

Starting Bid $200

8056) 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM 7 Graded by PSA NM 7. Offered is an appealing 1953 Topps Mantle baseball card sporting intense, bold colors which must be seen to be believed. This specimen, presenting the prized illustration of “The Mick” with crystal clarity, likely would have attained the NM/MT tier were it not for slight off-centering. The red caption block on the card front’s lower left is wonderfully bright and nearly impeccable in its preservation. Brilliant, uninterrupted gloss adds to the card’s un-circulated character, and its corners are nicely pointed in appearance. The reverse is clean and free of the issue’s often-seen wax staining. Arguably the nicest 1953 Topps PSA NM 7 Mickey Mantle card on the planet. Razor sharp all around, with superb color, and high end visual appeal. High end for the grade, and rivaling most examples a full grade higher.

Starting Bid $2,000

8057) 1953-1955 Topps and Bowman SGC and GAI Graded Hall of Famer Collection (4) Four HIGH GRADE third-party graded Hall of Famer cards, three by GAI and a single Sportscard Guaranty (SG) card, graded very early in their history. 1953 Bowman Color - 1 card, #97 Eddie Mathews (SG NM/MT 88). 1955 Topps - 3 cards with #2 Ted Williams (GAI NM-MT 8), 28 Ernie Banks (GAI NM-MT+ 8.5) and 31 Warren Spahn (GAI NM+ 7.5).

Starting Bid $400

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8058) 1953-1969 PSA Graded Major Hall of Famer Collection (16) with Two Mickey Mantle Cards Nice collection of top-tier PSA graded Hall Famers with Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Robert Clemente, Mickey Mantle, Nolan Ryan, and Jackie Robinson. LOADED! 1951 Bowman - 1 card, #165 Williams (PSA EX-MT 6).

1953 Bowman Color - 1 card, #59 Mantle (PSA POOR 1 MK). 1954 Topps - 1 card, #10 Robinson (PSA VG 3). 1955 Topps - 4 cards with #4 Kaline (2, 1 PSA VG-EX 4 & 1 PSA Trimmed), 47 Aaron (PSA VG-EX 4), 194 Mays (PSA VG-EX 4 OC). 1958 Topps - 1 card, #487 Ted Williams AS (PSA NM-MT 8).

1959 Topps - 3 cards with #380 Aaron (PSA VG 3), 450 Mathews (PSA GOOD 2), and 478 Clemente (PSA VG 3 MK). 1964 Topps - 1 card, #423 Mays/Aaron (PSA VG-EX 4). 1966 Topps - 1 card, #50 Mantle (PSA NM-MT 8 OC). 1968 Topps - 3 cards with #110 Aaron (PSA VG 3), and 177 Ryan RC (2, 1 PSA EXMT 6 MC & 1 PSA POOR 1). 1969 Topps - 1 card, #100 Aaron (PSA VG-EX 4).

Starting Bid $500

8059) 1954 Bowman #65 Mickey Mantle PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NMMT 8. For the population-sensitive collector, the 1954 Bowman set has the third fewest Mantle cards graded 8 according to the Population Report.

Only the 1951 Bowman and the 1952 Topps Mantles have proven to be in shorter supply.

The image is clean with tremendous contrast and topped off with original uninterrupted gloss. The true measure of any Near Mint to Mint card is the corner strength, and this card doesn’t disappoint.

Very tiny wear at the tips of two corners, with the other two being problem free. Strong Near Mint to Mint condition.

Starting Bid $2,500

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8060) 1954 Bowman Complete Set of (224) Cards with (6) PSA Graded Includes: Graded Cards PSA VG 3 - 4 cards with #1 Rizzuto, 65 Mantle, 89 Mays and 170 Snider. PSA GOOD+ 2.5 - 1 card, #132 Feller.

PSA GOOD 2 - 1 card, #161 Berra.

Ungraded Cards - #6 Fox (EX/ MT), 15 Ashburn (GD/VG), 45 Kiner (VG), 58 Reese (VG/EX), 64 Mathews (VG), 66 Piersall (VG), 90 Campanella (VG, short), 95 Roberts (EX), 101 Larsen RC (VG/EX), 110 Schoendienst (EX), 132 Feller (VG), 138 Hodges (VG/EX), 177 Ford (SHORT) and 196 Lemon (VG). Grades mostly VG to EX, about 20% lesser.

Starting Bid $200

8061) 1954 Topps #50 Yogi Berra Signed Card - PSA/DNA NM 7 Graded and encapsulated by PSA/ DNA NM 7. The 1954 Topps #50 Yogi Berra card is from the tougher middle number series, with this card signed boldly in blue felt tip, “Yogi Berra.”

While the autograph is graded as a NM 7, the actual card has been graded PSA GOOD 2.

Starting Bid $100

8063) 1955 Topps #123 Sandy Koufax Rookie Card PSA VG-EX 4

Graded by PSA VG-EX 4. The hobby’s pitching equivalent of Mickey Mantle is well represented in this very eye-appealing rookie card.

Starting Bid $200

8062) 1955 Bowman #202 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Extremely well centered, sharp corners example of this tough card. With the flush to the edge brown borders, this issue is tough to find in high grade. High end.

Starting Bid $2,000

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8064) 1955 Topps High Grade PSA Collection with High Numbers (21) A 21-card high grade lot of the popular 1955 Topps cards, with quite a few semi-high and high numbers. PSA MINT 9 - 2 cards with #127 Long and 151 (OC), PSA NM-MT 8 - 19 cards with #43 Haddix, 62, 73, 108 Walker, 112, 116, 129, 130 (2), 138, 147, 148, 153, 154, 158, 160, 169, 174, and 205 (OC).

Starting Bid $200

8065) 1955-1966 Sandy Koufax PSA Graded Collection with Two Rookie Cards (6) One of the best pitchers in major league baseball history is represented with two of his 1955 rookie cards, three from his final Topps issue of 1966, and one from the 1957 Topps, which is one of his tougher cards to obtain. Includes: 1955 Topps #123 RC (2, 1 PSA VG-EX 4 & 1 VG 3), 1957 Topps #302 (PSA NM-MT 8 OC), and 1966 Topps #100 (3, 1 PSA NM-MT 9 OC, 1 PSA NM 7 and 1 PSA EX 5). Total of six Sandy Koufax Topps cards with two rookies.

Starting Bid $300

8066) 1955-1973 Topps PSA Graded HOFer Collection (10) Recently graded Topps PSA collection of some of the biggest names to ever lace up the spikes, plus a few ungraded rookie cards.

1955 - 2 cards with #28 Banks (VG 3) and 210 Snider (VG-EX 4). 1956 - 1 card, #33 Clemente WB (VG-EX 4). 1958 - 2 cards with #70 Kaline-Yellow (VG-EX 4 MC) and 310 Banks (EX 5). 1959 - 1 card, #390 B. Robinson (EX-MT 6). 1965 - 1 card, #385 Yaz (VG 3). 1968 - 1 card, #80 Carew (EX-MT 6). 1971 - 1 card, #210 Carew (EX-MT 6). 1973 - 1 card, #255 Jackson (NM 7). Ungraded Cards (Topps unless noted) - 7 cards with 1956 Adventure Harry Agganis (EX), 1971 #341 Garvey (VG/EX), 1972 O-Pee-Chee #79 Fisk RC (VG/EX), 1972 #309 Clemente IA (EX), 1972 #696 Carew IA (EX), 1974 #252 Parker RC (EX/MT), and 1975 #616 Rice RC (VG/EX).

Starting Bid $200

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8067) 1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle Gray Back - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Graded by PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. With the exception of his two rookie cards, the 1956 Topps Mickey Mantle is arguably his most popular card. Issued during the Mick’s Triple Crown season, the bright portrait of a smiling Mantle along with the imagery of his athleticism in the ‘action’ shot really showcases this issue. Four sharp corners, the aforementioned bright color, and smooth surfaces correspond with the accurate assessment by PSA. Starting Bid $2,500

8068) 1955 Topps #123 Sandy Koufax RC - SGC EX/NM+ 6.5 Graded by SGC EX-NM+ 6.5.

Well-centered example, with bold color and crisp focus. The reverse also exhibits near perfect centering with strong print quality. Just a few very light touches on a couple corners. High end for the grade.

Starting Bid $300

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8069) 1956 Topps Master Set (354) in MINT condition - Current #2 PSA Set Registry (9.44 set rating) The offered 1956 Topps set comes complete with the requisite 342 cards, which includes both Checklist cards, that would comprise Topps’ 1956 offering to be considered complete. This set also includes 12 additional scarce team card variations qualifying it for “Master Set” status. At the time of this writing there were over 250 entrants to the “Basic” set and over 90 entrants to the “Master” set for the 1956 Topps issue on PSA’s Set Registry. This offered set is ranked #2 on both lists but also happens to be the highest ranked 100% complete set on both lists, both #1 sets are missing cards.

This offered set is comprised almost entirely of cards graded MINT 9 by PSA with few exceptions. Eight cards in this set have been graded GEM MINT 10 by PSA and they are as follows: 10 Warren Spahn, 34 Brewer, 87 Stone, 118 Nellie Fox, 174 Gorbous, 190 Carl Furillo, 194 Monte Irvin and 297 Skinner. Just five common cards (#’s 131, 159, 219, 258, and 339) that have been graded NMMT 8 keep the “basic” set just shy of being all MINT 9’s or better. An additional eight team card variations have been graded NM-MT 8 and they are: 11 Cubs (name centered), 72 Phillies (name centered), 85 Indians (name left), 90 Redlegs (with date), 95 Braves (2; name center & with date) and 100 Orioles (2; name left & with date). With a staggering amount of the cards included being graded at the highest level PSA has graded the weighted GPA of the Basic Set is 9.48 and the Master Set is 9.44.

All too often the top tier sets are broken up and sold one card at a time and the complete set no longer exists. Without overstating the obvious, this is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for collectors to bypass the decades it would take just to attempt such a lofty level of one of the hobby’s a premier sets. Go to www.RRAuction.com to view all cards from this set.

Starting Bid $50,000

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8070) 1956 Topps HOFer Pair with Koufax and Clemente - both PSA EX-MT 6 A pair of 1956 Topps baseball cards, two HOFers in Sandy Koufax (gray back) and Roberto Clemente (white back) - each graded by PSA EX-MT 6.

Starting Bid $200

8072) 1957 Topps #95 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Graded by PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. This superb card possesses, in fine measure, all of the technical requirements demanded by its grade.

In addition, it is visually spectacular, well centered with all four of the card’s corners nearly faultless. Close inspection reveals only the faintest nuances of handling, and there is no surface “snow.”

The card’s colors are rich and well-focused and the likeness of Mantle is beautifully resolved. The item’s reverse is equally attractive, with no flaws. Here is a higher end example of this card, in super-clean Near Mint to Mint PLUS condition.

Superb all around.

Starting Bid $2,500

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8071) 1956-1962 Hall of Famer Collection (6) with three Graded Cards Includes: Graded Cards (3) - 1956 Topps #5 Ted Williams WB (PSA NM 7 OC), 1958 Topps #487 Mantle AS (PSA EX-MT 6), and 1960 Topps #343 Sandy Koufax (BVG NM 7). Ungraded Cards (4) - 1953 Topps #87 Lopat (signed), 1962 Topps #471 Mantle AS (GD/VG), 1964 Topps #27 Mets team (EX), and 1968 Topps Game #2 Mantle (EX).

Starting Bid $100

8073) 1957-1965 Topps Baseball PSA Graded Collection (8) with two Mantle Cards

Eight PSA graded baseball cards. Includes: 1957 Checklist 1/2 Bazooka (VG-EX+ 4.5), 1959 #461 Mantle HR (NM-MT 8), 1960 #250 Musial (NM 7), 1962 #18 Mantle/Mays (EX-MT+ 6.5), 25 Banks (NM-MT 8), #50 Musial EX-MT 6), 401 Maris/ Cepeda (EX-MT 6), and 1965 #477 Carlton RC (EX 5).

Starting Bid $200

8074) 1958 Topps #150 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Graded by PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. Due to the fragile paper stock of the 1958 Topps cards, the 1958 Mantle is one of the tougher Mantle cards to find this nice. Four sharp corners, deep orange color and crisp focus provide the high end aesthetics. Of the nearly examples 6,000 examples sent to PSA for evaluation, only 28 have been graded at the MINT 9 level. In fact, the 1958 Topps Mantle is one of two regular issue Mantle cards without a GEM MINT 10 graded example in the PSA population.

Starting Bid $2,000

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8075) 1958 Topps #150 Mickey Mantle PSA EX-MT 6 Graded by PSA EX-MT 6. Near perfect centering, brilliant sunset orange/yellow color, with tiny chips to the right two corners. High end for the grade.

Starting Bid $200

8076) 1959 Topps #10 Mickey Mantle - PSA EX-MT 6 Graded by PSA EX-MT 6. Near perfect centering, with four sharp corners, plus very light print on both sides.

Starting Bid $200

8078) 1958 Topps #47 Roger Maris Rookie Card - PSA NM 7 Graded by PSA NM 7. Near perfectly centered example of this popular rookie card of Roger Maris, arguably the most prolific Major League baseball slugger not in the Hall of Fame. Very light touches to a couple corners, with overall better eye appeal. Appears much nicer than the assigned grade.

Starting Bid $200

8077) 1959 Fleer Ted Williams Display Box Tremendous Graphics Tremendous example of this scarce 1959 Fleer Ted Williams display box, complete with two superb images of the Splendid Splinter. With most of the current major league players under Topps contracts, Ted Williams was inked to a deal with Fleer to produce an 80-card set of Williams. Sold in six and eight card varieties, the packs were used in this attractive display box, which stands as one of the most desirable in the hobby. One of Williams’ most famous images is portrayed twice on the box: once on the front side, and a larger example on the box. This well known image was also used for the No. 63 card in the set, “Ted’s All Star Record.”

While the top of the box contains some creasing at the perforation edges, all the corners are fully intact. There is also some very light pencil markings on the top, barely noticeable upon first glance. Light peripheral edge wear is standard for display boxes of this vintage, and despite the minor flaws, this box presents well and is stunning in its overall attractiveness.

Very Good to Excellent overall condition.

Starting Bid $300

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8079) 1959 Topps #10 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Graded by PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. Offered is one of the most popular Mantle pieces from the 1950’s, and it is also among the most difficult of the great player’s cards to acquire with investment grade condition. A tough item from its issue’s “low number” series, the offered example features near perfect centering, bold fire-engine red color, sharp corners, and the absence of print defects. An appealing collectible of its revered Hall of Fame subject. Superb NM-MT+ condition.

Starting Bid $2,000

8080) 1959-1980s Baseball Superstar Card Collection (49) with Six PSA Graded Superstar and Hall of Famer baseball card collection, with six cards recently PSA graded. Graded Cards - 6 cards with 1959 Topps #338 Anderson RC (PSA EX 5), 1962 Topps #199 Perry RC (PSA VG-EX 4), 1967 Topps #280 Conigliaro (PSA EX-MT 6), 1969 Topps #260 Jackson RC (PSA VG 3), 1973 Topps #615 Schmidt RC (PSA EX 5), and 1982 Topps #21 Ripken RC (PSA NM-MT 8). Ungraded Cards complete list is available online at www.

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Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8081) 1960 Topps Complete PSA Graded Set of (572) Cards - No. 7 on the PSA Set Registry!

Offered is a completely graded 1960 Topps baseball set, ranked on the PSA Set Registry as the No. 7 current finest set with a GPA of 8.543. Exceptional high grade complete PSA-graded 1960 Topps set, high end with solid eye appeal. Of the 572 total cards, a total of 215 cards are graded PSA MINT 9, with the balance of cards graded PSA NM-MT 8, save for three examples (203, 288, 361) which have been graded as PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. Of the 215 MINT 9 cards, a total of 15 are Hall of Famers or are premium team cards with #7 Mays/Rigney, 35 Ford, 55 Mazeroski, 240 Aparicio, 250 Musial, 264 Roberts, 332 Yankees, 395 Wilhelm, 420 Mathews, 475 Drysdale, 490 F. Robinson, 513 Cubs, 537 Red Sox, 555 Fox AS and 559 Aparicio AS. Also, of the 215 MINT 9 cards, as of this writing a total of 116 are the highest populations extant including #250 Musial, 420 Mathews and 490 F. Robinson. The complete set can be viewed here: https://www.psacard. com/psasetregistry/baseball/ company-sets/1960-topps/ alltimeset/183374 This is a rare opportunity to purchase a vintage Topps set, completely graded by PSA, ranked #14 on the current registry.

Starting Bid $5,000

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8082) 1960 Lake to Lake HIGH GRADE PSA Graded Collection (10) Collection of this popular regional issue, more than one-third of the 28 card set including three Hall of Famers. Includes: PSA MINT 9 - 1 card, Schoendienst.

PSA NM-MT 8 - 3 cards with Buhl, Cottier, and Logan. PSA EX-MT 6 - 4 cards with Jay, Spahn, Torre, and Wyatt. PSA EX+ 5.5 - 1 card, Pafko. PSA EX 5 - 1 card, #5 McMahon.

Starting Bid $200

8083) 1960-61 Union Oil PCL Baseball Card Collection (23) A 23-card assortment of the very popular late 1950’s-early 1960s Union Oil Pacific Coast League cards, highlighting teams which used to play a 225-game schedule along the sunny left coast. All cards grade in range from EX to NM. Includes: 1958 Union Oil Sacramento Solons - 4 cards with Jim Greengrass, Al Heist, Nippy Jones, and Sibby Sisti. All EX/MT to NM. 1960 Union Oil Seattle Rainiers - 9 assorted with Buddy Gilbert (2), Bill Hain, Joe Taylor (2), Lou Skizas, Don Rudolph, Gordy Coleman, and Hal Bevan. 1961 Union Oil Seattle Rainiers - 10 assorted with Lou Clinton (2), Herb Score, Ben Wade, Coughtry, Galen Cisco, Dave Mann, Martin, Bob Tillman, and Martin Toft.

Starting Bid $100

8085) 1960s Mickey Mantle and Hank Aaron PSA Graded Collection (6) Total of six PSA cards of two of the biggest power hitters of all time. Hank Aaron 1969 Topps #100 (PSA EX-MT 6), 1969 Topps Decal (PSA NM-MT 8).

Mickey Mantle - 1960 Topps #160 Mantle/Boyer (PSA POOR 1), 1961 Topps #475 Mantle MVP (PSA AUTH), 1966 Topps #50 Mantle (PSA FAIR 1.5), and 1967 Topps #150 (PSA VG-EX 4). Total of six cards.

Starting Bid $200

8086) 1961 and 1963 Sandy Koufax Topps Cards - PSA graded Collection (3) A trio of cards from Sandy Koufax, one fewer than the amount of no-hitters he tossed in his career. Sandy Koufax - 1961 Topps #344 (PSA EX-MT 6), 1963 Topps #210 (PSA EX-MT 6), and 1963 Topps #210 (PSA GOOD 2).

Starting Bid $200

8084) 1960 Topps #350 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT 8 Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Very high end, super sharp example, with many MINT 9 qualities. If this card resided in a PSA holder with a higher number, no one would complain.

Starting Bid $750

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8087) 1961 Topps #300 Mickey Mantle Signed Card - PSA/DNA Graded by PSA/DNA MINT 9. This 1961 Topps #300 card of Mickey Mantle, issued during his penultimate World Series Championship season with the New York Yankees, is beautifully signed, “Mickey Mantle,” in blue felt tip. Perfectly placed across his jersey, this signature has been authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by PSA/DNA MINT 9.

Starting Bid $200

8088) 1961 Topps #350 Mickey Mantle - PSA MINT 9 Graded by PSA MINT 9. Issued during the famous 1961 season when Mickey and Roger Maris chased Babe Ruth’s single season home run record, this issue has always been one of Mantle’s most popular cards. Razor sharp corners, bold color and superb centering all around. Only two examples grade higher.

Starting Bid $2,500

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8090) 1963 Nassau County Duke Snider Boy Scouts Baseball Card - PSA VG-EX 4 Graded by PSA VGEX 4. Extremely rare card featuring Hall of Famer Duke Snider, who in 1963 played his only season for the New York Mets.

The Nassau County Boy Scouts produced a sixcard set, of which Snider is the only known subject which has ever surfaced. This card is very strong for the grade, well centered with very light corner touches. Extremely rare card, with only 11 examples graded and encapsulated by PSA, with the highest grade being an EX 5. A must for New York Mets and baseball type collectors.

Starting Bid $100

8091) 1963 Topps #144 Roger Maris World Series Game 3 Autographed Card - PSA/DNA MINT 9 Graded and encapsulated by PSA/DNA MINT 9. The 1962 World Series was the last New York Yankees World Series victory of the team’s tremendous run of World Series seasons. A big part of that successful run was Roger Maris, who is highlighted on this 1963 Topps card #144 as Maris sparked a Yankee rally in a scoreless contest to win Game 3. The front is signed in blue ink “Roger Maris” across the card.

Starting Bid $200

8092) 1963 Topps #200 Mickey Mantle - PSA MINT 9

Graded by PSA MINT 9. This is an outstanding 1963 Topps Mantle, sporting intense, bold colors that delight the senses.

This specimen clearly deserves the fault-free status defined by its MINT 9 grade. There is no evidence of wear on the sharp, well-shaped corners. The green caption area is virtually impeccable, and the pristine uninterrupted gloss adds to this card’s uncirculated appearance.

The reverse is clean and free of stains. A superior 1963 Topps Mantle! This is one of the most difficult Mickey Mantle cards from the 1960s in which to obtain a MINT 9 grade, and there are only two examples which grade higher. Fully satisfying MINT condition.

Starting Bid $2,500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8093) 1964 Topps #50 Mickey Mantle - PSA MINT 9 Graded by PSA MINT 9. Among more than 7,400 copies encapsulated

by PSA at the time of this writing, just a single example of this subject has ever been graded higher. Presented is a spectacular Mickey Mantle card from the mid-1960’s. One of the Hall of Famer’s most popular collectibles of the period, this memento, with its superb righthanded batting pose illustration, is also among the most difficult of his cards to locate in investment-grade condition. The offered, brilliantly hued example displays four super-sharp corners, fabulous depth of color and flawless edge cuts. Centering, always a challenging obstacle in 1964 Topps, is uncharacteristically precise in this fully satisfying specimen. This is a 1964 Topps Mantle which delivers truly remarkable quality along with enviable visual appeal. MINT condition.

Starting Bid $2,500

8094) 1964 Topps Complete Set of (587) Cards with (9) PSA Graded Complete set with nine cards graded by PSA. Includes: Graded Cards PSA NM 7: 1 card, #400 Spahn. PSA VG-EX 4: 6 cards with #55 Banks, 125 Rose, 150 Mays, 210 Yastrzemski, 400 Clemente, and 460 Gibson. PSA GOOD 2: 2 cards with #50 Mantle and 200 Koufax.

Ungraded Cards complete list is available online at www.RRAuction.com.

Starting Bid $200

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8095) 1964 Topps Giants #13 Nellie Fox Autographed Card PSA/DNA MINT 9 Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA MINT 9. A near-perfect blue ink signature, “Nelson Fox,” placed neatly across the white jersey of this card of the Hall of Fame second baseman. With Fox deceased since 1975, his signature is scarce and this is one of the key autographed cards in the entire set.

Starting Bid $300

8096) 1964 Topps Giants #25 Mickey Mantle Autographed Card - PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10 Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10. A pristine blue felt tip signature, “Mickey Mantle,” placed perfectly across the bottom portion of the card. Always an in-demand autograph, the Mantle signature on the 1964 Topps Giants issue is highly desirable as one of the keys to completing a signed Giants set.

Starting Bid $500

8097) 1964 To p p s G i ants #3 Sandy Koufax Autographed Card PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10 Authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10. A pristine blue felt tip signature, “Sandy Koufax,” placed neatly across the light-gray jersey of this single-printed card of the Dodger pitching great.

Starting $200

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8098) 1964 Topps Giants Near Complete Set (54/60) - all PSA/DNA Authenticated Offered is a near complete autographed set of the 1964 Topps Giants issue, a very popular baseball card set for autograph collectors. Most of these cards were obtained on person by our consignor, who attended various autograph shows along the East Coast during the 1990s and 2000s.

While most of the cards are blue felt tip signed beauties in the (“9/10 and 10/10”) scale, there are a couple black felt tips and eight ink signatures (#2, 3 Koufax, 13 Fox, 17, 18, 21 Elston Howard, 22 Farrell, and 57 Ken Boyer), with two of these ink cards (#2 Johnson and 22 Farrell) containing inscriptions. There are six missing cards, including #11 Clemente, 34 Maloney, 42 Stuart, 51 Mays, 55 Cepeda. and 56 Pinson. Each card within the set has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA. The 1964 Topps Giants baseball card set appears to have been ‘made for autographs.’

The large postcard size format features a large head shot of the player with ample room for signatures. While the valuable Clemente is not in this group, there are other key rarities within. One of the toughest is #22 Dick Farrell. After Farrell retired from baseball in 1969, he moved to England and was almost inaccessible to collectors seeking his signature.

Other keys include early deceased players such as Nelson Fox, Ken Boyer, and Elston Howard. This is one of the most highly prized autographed near sets of the Topps era, all cards beautifully signed, averaging (“9/10”) in strength.

HOFers include: #4 Koufax, 7 Ford, 12 Kaline, 13 Fox, 25 Mantle, 29 F. Robinson, 31 Spahn, 37 Marichal, 38 Killebrew, 39 Aparicio, 41 Gibson, 48 Yastrzemski, 49 Aaron, and 50 B. Robinson (HOF ‘83). Total of 54 cards, and one of the nicest near complete sets of PSA/DNA authenticated 1964 Topps Giants cards ever offered.

Starting Bid $500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8099) 1965 Topps #350 Mickey Mantle - PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Graded by PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. Having many MINT 9 qualities, this example has four sharp corners with a solid, near perfect blue reverse. Usually seen with less than stellar centering, this example is perfectly centered front and back.

Starting Bid $500

8100) 1965 Topps Baseball Autographed Pair with Pete Rose and Joe Morgan Rookie Card - both PSA/ DNA GEM MINT 10 A pair of 1965 Topps cards, a #16 Joe Morgan rookie card and a #207 Pete Rose, each signed in blue felt tip, graded and encapsulated by PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10. This highly desirable pair would greatly improve a Set Registry high grade autographed set.

Starting Bid $300

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8101) 1965 Topps Baseball Outer Shipping Case with Killebrew, Koufax, and Mantle Images Empty display case which once housed 24 1965 Topps wax boxes. This 16.5 x 11.5 x 8 inch display case features drawings of Harmon Killebrew, Sandy Koufax, and Mickey Mantle, similar to the actual images on the individual wax boxes. While the box itself is in GOOD condition with multiple dents, a few small tears, and an area of water staining on the bottom, the images of the three Hall of Famers are unaffected, and the box still displays admirably. In fact, it is amazing an outer box like this even exists, with the presence of the original mailing label (from “Topps Chewing Gum�) and taped seals making it even more desirable. When actual wax display boxes from this era are nearly impossible to find, the outer shipping boxes from these years are virtually nonexistent, especially one with actual Hall of Famer images on the side panels.

Starting Bid $200

8102) 1965 Topps Signed Partial Set Offered is a near autographed set of 1965 Topps baseball cards, assembled and held for a long time period by an advanced autograph collector. This was a multi-decade endeavor for the original collector, who for the most part, beginning in the 1970s, had cards signed in person at shows and through people he knew who performed private signings. This collector used to promote and run shows on the East Coast and made contacts with hundreds of players, promoters, and agents. The amount of signed cards is 570+ with a total amount of (590) signatures. Interestingly, he had multiple signatures on multiplayer cards, and usually had the manager or well-known player on the team sign the various team cards. For example, the #8 League Leader card of Koufax and Drysdale, have both Koufax and Drysdale signatures on the card. Many of the star cards are signed. The cards are signed with a mixture of ballpoint and/ or felt tip, with the original collector having an affinity towards felt tip signed cards when he could. Only about a dozen cards have very light signatures. A total of 21 cards have been sent to PSA/DNA for authentication and encapsulation, with all other cards previously being viewed

by JSA for a complete authentication of the entire near set. The cards which do not contain any autographs include: #2 LL, 4 LL, 10, 22, 44, 55 Conigliaro, 79 CL, 91 Cubs, 97, 99 Hodges, 100 Boyer, 104 CL, 105 Salmon, 131 Keane, 143, 155 Maris (EX/MT), 187 Stengel, 189 CL, 214, 242, 273 CL, 281, 318, 331, 348 Banks, 350 Mantle (VG/EX), 355, 361 CL, 367, 386, 398, 407, 426, 431, 443 CL, 453, 454, 495, 508 CL, 526 Hunter RC, 527, 533 McGraw RC, 535, 536, 538 Dressen, 544 Reed, 554 Ruiz, 563, 566, 578, 590, and 598 Downing. All these cards are included within the set but are unsigned. The missing numbers (no card) include: 5 Mantle LL, 12, 20, 42, 57, 109, 134 Mantle WS, 135 WS, 153, 157, 160 Clemente, 170 Aaron, 173, 176 McCovey, 184, 201, 233, 234, 259, 300 Koufax, 354, 377, 435, 451, 483, 522, 545, 551 Orioles, and 556. The following cards have been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, and designated on the flip as 1965 Topps: 16 cards with #1 LL (Oliva & B. Robinson, both ink), 8 LL (Koufax, ink & Drysdale), 43 Shannon, 50 Marichal, 85 Smith (ink), 110 Santo, 126 Dodgers (Walter Alston, ink), 138 WS (Gibson, ink), 217 Alston (ink), 280 Stuart, 325 Clendenon, 423 Gonder (ink), 433 Bateman (ink), 450 Howard (red ink), 512 Peterson (ink), and 587 Sparma (ink). The following cards have been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, and designated on the flip as TRADING CARD: 5 cards with #225 Belinsky (ink), 410 Aparicio (ink), 485 Nellie Fox (ink), 510 Ernie Banks, and 567 Tommie Aaron. The following are multiplayer cards with more than one signature: 15 cards with #1 LL (Oliva/Robinson), 6 LL Boyer/Mays, 8 LL Koufax/Drysdale, 11 Downing/Pascual, 41 Howard/Staehle, 166 Culver/Agee, 282 Murakami/Estelle, 403 Red Sox (Schilling/D. Jones/Monboquette/Malzone), 421 Dotterer/Ward), 449 Hinsley/Kroll), 466 Craig/Nen), 501 Gagliano/Rittwage, 521 Bennett/Steevens, 546 Hedlund/Weaver, and 573 Lonborg/Moses. The following are two-player cards which are signed individually by each player (two cards for each #): 2 cards with #9 Wickersham & Pizarro and 226 Jiminez & Gibbs. Some of the more valuable or difficult cards to obtain, which are part of this lot, include: #8 Koufax/Drysdale, 16 Morgan RC, and 477 Carlton RC. This is one fully detailed collection, a painstakingly long love affair with the autographed baseball card.

Starting Bid $900

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8103) 1966 Topps #50 Mickey Mantle PSA MINT 9 Graded by PSA MINT 9. Perfect corners, and bright, bold colors highlight his MINT example of Mickey Mantle’s 1966 card. Bright salmon colored reverse and well centered both front and back. Only a single example grades higher.

Starting Bid $2,000

8104) 1967 Topps #150 Mickey Mantle PSA MINT 9

Graded by PSA MINT 9. Exceptional focus and clarity!

With proudly pointed corners and razor-sharp borders also demanding mention as noteworthy features, the offered example must be as clean and bright as any 1967 Mantle in the industry. Of more than 7,800 copies of this subject encapsulated by PSA, a mere two have achieved higher accolades. Razor sharp with tremendous color, this is a high end example of this very popular card. Mint condition.

Starting Bid $2,000

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8107) 1968 Topps #177 Nolan Ryan Rookie Card - PSA NM 7 Graded by PSA NM 7. Superb color, four razor sharp corners and high gloss. Appears pack fresh.

8105) 1967 Topps Partial Card Set with (8) PSA Graded Cards – Missing Most High Numbers Collector grade offering with eight PSA-graded cards.

Graded Cards - PSA EX-MT 6: 2 cards with #200 Mays (MC) and 355 Yastrzemski. PSA VG-EX 4: 4 cards with #45 Maris, 150 Mantle, 400 Clemente (MC), and 475 Palmer. PSA VG 3: 2 cards with #215 Banks and 430 Rose. Ungraded Cards complete list available online at www.RRAuction.com

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

8106) 1968 Roberto Clemente Signed Topps Baseball Card Fantastic 1968 Topps #150 baseball card of Pittsburgh Pirates icon Roberto Clemente in his batting stance, neatly signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. A supremely desirable autographed card from the legendary right fielder and humanitarian.

Starting Bid $200

8108) 1968 Topps #280 Mickey Mantle - PSA MINT 9 Graded by PSA MINT 9. Among the more than 10,300 candidates encapsulated by the company, a mere nine copies have ever been graded higher. This late-career entry of Mantle was Topps’ next-to-last regular season issue,and features the great slugger in his left-handed batting pose.

Here, the beautifully resolved photograph is centered with exceptional symmetry, and all of its other attributes conform to the highest standard.

A Mint condition blazer, with extraordinary eye appeal! Mint condition.

Perfect in all respects.

Starting Bid $500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8109) 1968 Topps 177 Nolan Ryan RC - SGC VG-EX 4 Graded by SGC VG-EX 4. Well centered, great color with light corner wear.

Starting Bid $100

8110) 1969 Sunoco Chicago Cubs PSA Graded Pin Set (9) with Banks, Santo and Williams .Very high grade complete PSA-graded set of 1969 Sunoco Chicago Cubs pins, a total of nine pins including two Hall of Famers in Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Ferguson Jenkins, with the balance of five containing all the Cubs cult-heroes of that time period.

Includes: PSA MINT 9 - Beckert, Hickman, Jenkins, Kessinger, Pepitone, and Santo. PSA NM-MT 8 - Banks, Hundley, and Williams.

Starting Bid $100

8112) 1969 Topps #95 Johnny Bench - PSA MINT 9 Graded by PSA MINT 9. Soughtafter in high-grade examples, this is Johnny Bench’s first card where he appears by himself. Very strong card, perfect registration with smooth surfaces and bright pink reverse.

Starting Bid $200

8111) 1968 Topps Plaks Checklist #2 with Aaron, Clemente, Mays, and Rose- PSA AUTHENTIC Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA AUTHENTIC ALTERED. Offered is a rare card, the second checklist for the 1968 Topps Plaks test issue, one of the rarest Topps test issues ever created. The plaks themselves were miniature plastic player busts issued three to a sprue, with the three player busts held together by small pieces of plastic, similar to how model airplanes at the time were distributed.

While the set of 24 plaks were never actually distributed, test packs were produced, with one of two checklists in each pack.

This second checklist lists players and images for plaks 13-24. This checklist reads #13 Hank Aaron, 14 Richie Allen, 15 Orlando Cepeda, 16 Roberto Clemente, 17 Tommy Davis, 18 Don Drysdale, 19 Willie Mays, 20 Tim McCarver, 21 Ron Santo, 22 Rusty Staub, 23 Pete Rose, and 24 Jim Wynn. While appearing to be in EX-MT condition, this example has a very light touch of black marker in the left hand corner, resulting in the PSA AUTHENTIC ALTERED designation. Still, this example represents a rare opportunity to obtain a test issue card from one of the most rare Topps test issues ever originated, the 1968 Topps plaks.

Starting Bid $200

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8113) 1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle - PSA MINT 9 Graded by PSA MINT 9.

How reassuring it was for collectors, after Mickey Mantle’s retirement in 1969 spring training, to see the great slugger, one last time, on a regular-issue Topps card. He was no longer patrolling the outfield at Yankee Stadium, no longer launching those soaring home runs; his knees were a medical tragedy, and the era of the designated hitter still lay several seasons in the future.

But at least we had this special memento, which lists all of Mantle’s final statistics—the 536 homers, the 1,509 RBI, the .298 average—and thus lend us comfort. Presented is an enduringly special example of that coveted tribute piece.

This copy features proud, never-touched corners, a finely focused image, with a full pink reverse. One of Mickey’s most popular cards due to a great up close image of Mantle, it being his final regular issue Topps card, with his complete statistical history is on the reverse. Very difficult in this high grade, only two examples have graded higher.

Starting Bid $1,000

8114) 1969 Topps Baseball Uncut Sheet with Two Mickey Mantle #500 Cards An uncut sheet from the 1969 Topps 5th series of cards, numbered 426–512, which includes two #500 Mickey Mantle cards, which represents Mantle’s final regular issue Topps card. While the sheet is in overall GD to VG condition, the sheet is certainly star studded. In addition to the two regular issue Mantle cards, the 5th series contains other key Hall of Famers such as #412 Mantle CL, #440 Willie McCovey, #450 Billy Williams #460 Joe Torre, #480 Tom Seaver, #485 Gaylord Perry, and #510 Rod Carew, plus the final 10 All Star cards (#426-435). While complete and intact, the approximately 31 x 39 inch sheet has some major issues, with edge wear, staining along the bottom, several heavy creases plus many heavy scratches and paper loss on the front, including light paper loss on both Mantle cards. In spite of these flaws, the sheet would display impressively when matted and framed. It’s a rarity to uncover full uncut sheets from this era—50 years ago—but even more rare and highly desirable to have an uncut sheet featuring two cards of Mickey Mantle—his last Topps regular issue card and one of the hobby’s favorite cards of Mantle.

Starting Bid $400

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8115) 1969 Topps Complete Set of (664) Cards with (6) PSA Graded Nice collector-grade complete set, with the final card of Mickey Mantle and the rookie card of Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson. Includes: Graded Cards - 6 with #s 20 Banks (PSA EX-MT+ 6.5), 120 Rose (PSA EX 5), 260 Jackson RC (PSA AUTH), 500 Mantle (PSA EX-MT 6), 533 Ryan (PSA VG/EX 4), and 597 Fingers RC (PSA EX 5). Ungraded Cards complete list available online at www.RRAuction.com.

Starting Bid $200

8116) 1969-70 Bazooka Pair of PSA Graded Full Boxes with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Each graded by PSA GOOD 2. A pair of complete boxes from the 1969/70 Bazooka All Time Greats issue, with the two large “Baseball Extra” panels showing Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, with each newspaper headline indicating multiple Home Run games for each New York Yankees legend. Also part of these boxes are All Time Great ‘single’ cards located on the side panels, four for each box. Includes: Babe Ruth - four cards with Tris Speaker, Al Simmons, Cap Anson, and Jack Chesbro.

Lou Gehrig - four cards with Frank Chance, Mickey Cochrane, John McGraw, and Babe Ruth. Don’t be disconcerted with the ‘low’ PSA grades, as this was due to small areas of tape on top and bottom of cards, all factory placed to seal the boxes when produced. The boxes themselves are EX/ MT in appearance, with the individual side panel cards NM or better.

Starting Bid $200

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8117) 1970 Kellogg’s Baseball Complete HIGH GRADE Set of 75 Cards - NM/MT to MINT Very high grade complete set of 75 cards of Kellogg’s Cereal inaugural baseball issue. We conservatively grade this set NM/MT to MINT condition overall, with each card having pure white borders, very well centered and without any of the customary nicks, chips, wrinkles, or cracks usually associated with this set. Our consignor was meticulous about his cards, especially Kellogg’s cards which were highly prized. He collected this complete set in PSA MINT 9 grades, and and when his set was complete, he cracked every one of these cards out of their PSA holders—all 75 MINT cards.

Each card has been graded by PSA as MINT 9 at one time, and each original ‘flip’ is included with this MINT set. Unfortunately, over time the Reggie Jackson card has suffered a light horizontal crack. A complete 1970 Kellogg’s set of 75 cards, with each card originally graded by PSA MINT 9—ready for third-party grading.

Starting Bid $200

8118) 1970 Topps #220 Steve Carlton - PSA GEM-MT 10 Graded by PSA GEM MINT 10. Razor sharp beauty, perfect in every respect. A sure upgrade for your 1970 Topps baseball registry set.

Starting Bid $200

8119) 1970 Topps Story Booklets SGC Graded Complete Set (24) Complete SGC graded set of these Story Books, which were inserts in packs of 1970 Topps baseball cards.

Although the visual aspects of each booklet appear high grade, due to the multiple page aspect of each booklet, the technical grades appear harsh. Includes: SGC NM 7 - 1 booklet, #24 Mays. SGC EX-MT+ 6.5 - 3 booklets with #1 Cuellar, 7 Bunker, and 10 Reggie Jackson, SGC EX-MT 6 - 12 booklets with #2 Petrocelli, 4 Williams, 6 Freehan, 8 Oliva, 9 Murcer, 11 Harper, 13 Cepeda, 14 Banks, 15 Rose, 17 Singer, 21 Moose, and 22 Gibson. SGC EX+ 5.5 - #3 Johnstone, 5 Pinson, 12 Epstein, 16 Menke, 18 Staub, 19 Cleon Jones, 23 Ferrara. SGC EX 5 - 1 booklet, #20 Johnson.

Starting Bid $100

8120) 1971 Kellogg’s HIGH GRADE Complete Set Very high-grade set of this scarce Kellogg’s issue. Of all the Kellogg’s sets produced in the 1970s and 1980s, the 1971 set was the only set not available by mail order. Kids just had to chow down on the sugary grains to obtain a picture of their favorite player. Loaded with Hall of Famers, this set is mostly high grade, with a half dozen PSA graded. Includes: PSA MINT 9 - 3 cards with #2 Seaver (IP 1092), 51 Gibson, and 65 Rose. PSA NM-MT 8 - 1 card, #10 Mays. PSA NM 7 - 1 card, #61 B. Williams. PSA VG 3 - 1 card, #5 Clemente. Balance of the set is in EX to NM condition with some lesser.

Starting Bid $300

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8121) 1971 Topps Complete Set of (752) Cards Complete set of these black bordered beauties, with six cards graded by SGC. Includes: Graded Cards - 6 cards with #20 Jackson (SGC VG/EX 4), 400 Aaron (SGC VG 3), 525 Banks (SGC VG+ 3.5), 570 Palmer (SGC EX/NM 6), 600 Mays (SGC GD+ 2.5), and 640 F. Robinson (SGC EX/NM 6). Ungraded Cards - #5 Munson (EX/MT), 26 Blyleven RC (NM), 55 Carlton (EX/MT), 100 Rose (EX), 160 Seaver (EX), 180 Kaline (EX), 210 Carew (VG/EX), 250 Bench (VG/EX), 300 B. Robinson (EX/MT+), 341 Garvey RC (VG), 513 Ryan (VG/EX), 530 Yastrzemski (VG), 550 Killebrew (EX), 625 Brock (EX), 630 Clemente (NM), 650 Allen SP (VG/EX), 688 Anderson SP (VG), 700 Powell SP (EX) and 709 Baylor/Baker RC (NM). Grades 50% EX to EX/MT or better, 50% VG to VG/EX, some lesser.

Starting Bid $200

8122) 1971 Topps Complete Set of (752) with FOUR PSA Graded Complete set of 752 cards with four PSA-graded. Includes: #5 Munson (recolored), 20 Jackson (PSA VGEX 4), 55 Carlton (NM), 100 Rose (recolored), 160 Seaver (EX), 180 Kaline (VG), 210 Carew (NM), 250 Bench (recolored), 300 B. Robinson (EX), 341 Garvey RC (recolored), 400 Aaron (PSA VG-EX 4), 513 Ryan (GD), 525 Banks (PSA VG-EX 4), 530 Yastrzemski (VG/EX), 550 Killebrew (VG/EX), 570 Palmer (EX/MT), 600 Mays (VG), 625 Brock (PSA EX 5), 630 Clemente (GD/VG), 640 F. Robinson (EX/MT), 650 Allen SP (VG), 688 Anderson SP (VG/EX), 700 Powell SP (EX/MT), and 709 Baylor/Baker RC (recolored). Grades 45% EX to EX/MT, 35% VG to VG/EX, 20% lesser with some recolored.

Starting Bid $200

8123) 1971 Topps High Grade PSA Collection (12) Highly graded 1971 Topps baseball PSA graded collection. With the delicate black borders, this issue is difficult to find in high grade, but these cards all appear to be virtually uncirculated.

PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 - 1 card, #489.

PSA NM-MT 8 - 8 cards cards with #310, 329 WS, 330 WS, 370 Torre, 389, 545, 563 Giants, and 698 Brewers. PSA NM 7 - 3 cards with #331 WS, 603 Pirates, and 693.

Starting Bid $200

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8124) 1972 Topps Collection of Signed Cards with Six PSA/DNA Graded and Encapsulated Small lot of 29 autographed 1972 cards (28 Topps and one OPC) with six cards graded/encapsulated by PSA/DNA. Loaded with stars, this lot also contains 15 deceased signers. All cards are blue or black felt tip unless noted. Includes: PSA/DNA Graded (6) - All grades are for the signature only. PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10: 2 cards with #435 Reggie Jackson and 550 Brooks Robinson. PSA/DNA MINT 9: 3 cards with #137 Dick Williams, 270 Palmer, and 695 Carew.

PSA/DNA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #330 Jim ‘Catfish’ Hunter. Ungraded (23) - Deceased: 13 cards with #134 Carl Morton (OPC, ink), 137 Dick Williams, 188 Luchessi, 198 Dodgers rookies - Charlie Hough and Mike Strahler (d. ink), 315 Splitorff, 358 Sparky Anderson, 363 Klimkowski, 407 Chuck Taylor (ink), 449 Bob Lemon, 569 Kirkpatrick (ink), 632 Hegan, 637 Preston Gomez, and 713 Michael. Living: 10 cards with #113 Moret (ink), 155 Dierker, 198 Dodgers rookies (Hough only), 201 Roof, 222 A.L. Playoffs (B. Robinson), 250 Powell, 270 Palmer, 463 Carbo, 471 Walker (ink), and 500 Torre. Total of 29 signed 1972 cards, all authenticated by PSA/DNA with six graded and encapsulated.

Starting Bid $200

8125) 1972 Topps High Grade Collection (200) with Four PSA Graded Collection of 200 high grade cards from the 1972 Topps baseball issue, including 58 cards from the high numbers series with many more from the semi-high series. All cards have sharp corners, high gloss, and appear pack fresh. Centering varies, with a few cards miscut.

Four cards have been graded by PSA. However, while the group grades EX/MT to NM/MT, there are many more cards ready for 3rd party grading. Contains some stars including #37 Yastrzemski (PSA NM 7), 38 Yastrzemski IA, 51 Killebrew (PSA EX-MT 6), 299 Aaron (PSA EX 5), 435 Jackson (PSA NM 7), and 436 Jackson IA. There are also a few minor Hall of Famers and specials. Nice starter set lot for the high grade collector.

Starting Bid $100

8126) 1974 O-Pee-Chee Baseball Unopened Wax Packs (14) Group of 14 original and unopened baseball card packs from the elusive 1974 O-Pee-Chee issue recently found in a longtime collector’s closet. The issue itself far surpasses its Topps counterpart from the same year and rarely shows up for sale or auction. Each pack has been meticulously inspected by Steve Hart (BBCE), the foremost authority on unopened material.

Starting Bid $300

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8127) 1979 Topps Comics Complete Set of (10) Uncut Strips One of the final test issues produced by Topps were the 1979 Topps Comics. Similar to the 1974 set of the same name, these individual comics included a color drawing of the player plus several blocks of player information. These comics were to be wrapped around a piece of bubble gum acting as an internal wrapper, but were not widely distributed. These 10 sets of 33 comics are each comprised of three 11-comic uncut strips.

Players included were most of the major stars of the day, including: Eddie Murray, Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski, Nolan Ryan, George Brett, Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Ron Guidry, Phil Niekro, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tom Seaver, and Dave Winfield. Overall in EX-MT to NM condition.

Starting Bid $100

8128) 1980 Topps #482 Rickey Henderson PSA MINT 9 Graded by PSA MINT 9. Recently graded MINT rookie card.

Starting Bid $100

8129) 1983 Donruss Hall of Fame Heroes Autographed Collection with (4) PSA/DNA Graded A complete set of 44 cards from the 1983 Donruss Hall of Fame Heroes set, with all possible cards signed by the subjects. Other cards, such as Cobb, Wagner, Young, and others, are included but not signed since all other subjects were deceased or, in Roy Campanella’s situation, incapacitated. Graded Cards (each card graded has an autograph graded PSA GEM MINT 10). Includes: #7 Mantle (Card, PSA 8), 9 Williams (Card, NM 7), 16 Greenberg (Card, EX 5), and 43 Mantle (Card, EX 5). Ungraded Cards (22, all blue felt tip beauties) - #8 Appling, 10 Mize, 12 Boudreau, 14 Snider, 15 Irvin, 18 Kaline, 19 F. Robinson, 20 Cronin, 21 Grimes, 24 Berra, 25 Bell, 26 Dickey, 28 Gehringer, 30 Lemon, 31 Ruffing, 32 Musial, 33 Hubbell, 34 Aaron, 36 Feller, 38 Kiner, 41 Roberts, and 43 Wynn.

Starting Bid $400

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8130) 1983 Topps Unopened Grocery Rack Packs with Original Store Display This original case of 1983 Topps Grocery Rack packs once held 192 of the three individual pack grocery racks. This 17.5 x 17.5 x 11.5 case is opened and still contains 134 of the original 192 racks, many with stars visible. It is interesting that the outer carton was designed to be opened a certain way, with the various box tops becoming the point of purchase (POP) display, complete with colorful backdrop and eight open sections to hold the grocery rack packs. Giant letters reading “Topps BASEBALL the Real one! PICTURE CARDS BUBBLE GUM,” supported by a bright red backdrop, entice children to buy the unpriced rack packs, which each contain 36 cards. With 134 of the original packs remaining, there are 4,824 cards contained within, possibly featuring Hall of Famers Wade Boggs, Ryne Sandberg, or Tony Gwynn rookie cards. Actual stars showing on top include: Pete Rose, Carlton Fisk (2), Ozzie Smith, Rod Carew (3), Reggie Jackson (2), Carl Yastrzemski (2), Eddie Murray, and Robin Yount, while Willie McGee RC, Tom Seaver, and Tony Perez are shown on the back. The outer box has the usual factory tape for shipping, with the inside POP display remaining in excellent condition, with light peripheral wear, and a few moderate corner splits of an inch or two. For the old time collector, the original mailing label is still attached to the outer case, and was originally shipped to Steve Myland, Phoenix, AZ a long-time buyer and seller of unopened cases.

This original factory partial case, is one of the more colorful Topps displays created during this time period, and would make a fun conversation piece for the man cave.

Starting Bid $600

8131) 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck Rookie Card PSA Graded Collection (10) From the moment he was drafted, Ken Griffey, Jr. became one of the most exciting players of his day, with many projecting him to be a surefire Hall of Famer. Griffey’s immense potential awarded him with the No. 1 card in the inaugural Upper Deck production. Includes: 1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey, Jr. RC - 10 cards with PSA MINT 9 (5), PSA NM-MT 8 (4), and PSA NM 7 (1).

Starting Bid $200

8133) 1949-1973 Multi-Sport Collection with PSA Graded Cards

BASEBALL - Includes: Graded Cards (3) - 1953 Topps: 1 card, #235 (PSA NM 7). 1965 Topps: 1 card, #300 Koufax (PSA EX-MT 6). 1968 Topps: 1 card, #177 Ryan RC (PSA VG-EX 4).

Ungraded Cards - 1949 Bowman: 8 cards with #56, 87, 88, 92, 93, 126A (script), 141 and 177. Grades VG to EX. 1952 Topps: 3 cards, #59 Roberts (GD), 93 (FR) and 97 (trimmed). 1954 Topps: 2 cards with #154, 178 (both EX). 1960 Topps: 1 card, 326 Clemente (VG).

1965 Topps: 4 cards (VG unless noted) with #120 F. Robinson, 130 Kaline, 150 B. Robinson and 155 Maris (GD/VG). 1969 Topps: 3 cards with #190 Mays (VG), 480 Seaver (NM), 597 Fingers RC (VG/ EX). 1970 Topps: 10 cards with #10 Yaz, 140 Reggie, 230 Robinson, 290 Carew, 300 Seaver, 350 Clemente, 459 Reggie AS, 462 Aaron AS, 470 Stargell and 500 Aaron (GD/VG). Grades GD/VG to VG/EX. 1973 Topps: 1 card, #220 Ryan (NM). 1974 OPC - Four opened 10c wax packs, includes 40 cards, four wrappers, and four sticks of gum. Cards are generally ‘pack fresh’ grading EX/MT to NM/MT, with a handful showing some creasing. Includes several Aaron specials and a few minor stars. FOOTBALL - Includes: Graded Cards (6) – 1952 Bowman FB: 16 Gifford (SGC AUTH), 30 Baugh (SGC AUTH), 99 Stydahar (SGC EX 5), 126 (SGC VG+ 3.5), 135 (SGC AUTH), and 142 Landry (SGC AUTH). Ungraded Cards complete list available online at www.RRAuction.com.

Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL CARDS 8134) 1950s-1960s Rawlings Advisory Staff HIgh Grade Photos The Rawlings Advisory Staff Photos were issued from the 1950s through to the 1970s, and were a promotional item for display, distributed to stores which sold Rawlings sporting goods. Many of the biggest names in sports were members of the Rawlings team. As the Advisory Staff Photos pictured players under contract to endorse and use their product, each player is pictured with the requisite Rawlings product, usually a baseball glove, basketball, or football. The approximately 8.25 x 10.25 photos feature a white box that contain the player’s facsimile signature, reading “Member Advisory Staff Rawlings Sporting Goods Company.” This lot of 11 pictures includes: BASEBALL (6) - Ken Boyer, Joe Cunningham, Larry Jackson, Tony Kubek, Wilmer Mizell, and Roy Sievers. BASKETBALL (4) - Richie Guerin, Cliff Hagan, Slater Martin, and Bob Pettit. FOOTBALL (1) - Don Meredith. Tremendous overall condition, mostly light peripheral edge wear. One of the nicest groups of these photos we have seen.

Starting Bid $200

8135) 1970-1988 Mostly Topps Multi-Sport Collection (98) with (15) PSA Graded including TWO Gretzky Rookie Cards Large collection of basketball, football and hockey cards, loaded with rookie cards with (15) PSA graded cards, highlighted by two 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky rookie cards and four 1981 Topps Joe Montana rookie cards. Loaded with stars. Graded Cards (15) - BASKETBALL: 2 cards with 4 Bird (PSA MINT 9) and 75 McHale RC (PSA NM-MT 8). FOOTBALL: 6 cards with 1981 Topps #216 Montana RC (4, 1 PSA NM 7, 2 PSA EX-MT 6 & 1 PSA EX 5), and 1984 Topps #280 Eric Dickerson RC (PSA MINT 9).

HOCKEY: 7 cards with 1971 Topps #245 Orr Hart/ Norris Trophy (PSA EX-MT 6), 1971 Topps #251 Orr (2, 1 PSA EX-MT 6 & 1 PSA EX 5), 1979 Topps #18 Gretzky RC (2, 1 PSA NM 7 & 1 PSA EX 5), 1980 Topps #140 Bourque RC (PSA NM 7), 1984 Topps #49 Yzerman RC (2, both PSA EX 5), 1985 Topps #9 Mario Lemieux RC (2, 1 PSA NM 7 & 1 PSA EX 5).

Ungraded Cards complete list available online at www.RRAuction.com.

Starting Bid $200

8136) 1973-1987 Topps and Fleer Basketball Card Collection of Near Sets (8) Total of eight near and partial sets, with each set missing most of the major stars. Partial and near sets included are: 1973 Topps, 1978 Topps, 1979 Topps, 1981 Topps, 1986 Fleer Set, 1986 Fleer Stickers, 1987 Fleer and 1987 Fleer Stickers. A detailed composite is available online at www.RRAuction.com Starting Bid $100

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8137) 1955 Topps Football All American Complete Set (100) with PSA Graded One of the most popular football sets in the hobby is presented in mid-to-high grade condition, with 29 cards PSA graded. Replete with Hall of Famers and Heisman Trophy winners, this set contains stalwarts such as Jim Thorpe, Knute Rockne, and Red Grange plus the multi-player Four Horseman card, a very tough single print. Includes: Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards with #6 Kinnick, 16 Rockne, and 29 Nomellini, PSA NM 7: 6 cards with #1 Hickman, 21 White, 56 Nevers, 59 Blanchard, 85 Luckman, and 98 Feathers. PSA EX-MT 6: 8 cards with #10 Dudley, 20 Baugh, 26, 35, 36, 42, 68 Four Horsemen, and 78. PSA EX 5: 12 cards with #12 Graham, 18, 27 Grange, 28, 34, 37 Thorpe, 38 Stagg, 52 Lujack, 66, 90, 97 Hutson, and 100 Henry.

Ungraded Cards - 71 cards. Grades 40% NM or better, 60% EX to EX/MT, a few lesser.

Starting Bid $900

8138) 1957 Topps Football High Grade PSA Partial Set (81/154) all PSA NM-MT 8 Offered is more than half the 1957 Topps football set, with a total of 81 cards, all graded PSA NM-MT 8. While this lot does not include any of the higher dollar rookie cards, this nearset does contain many stars and Hall of Famers. A near set of (81/154) cards with #1 LeBaron, 3 McCormack, 5 Marchetti, 6 Nomellini, 8, 10 Richter, 11 Brown, 13, 18 Johnson, 17, 18 St. Clair, 21 Hanner, 22 Van Brocklin, 24, 25, 26 Matson, 27, 29, 31 Blanda, 32 Layne, 33, 34, 35 Tunnell, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46 Hirsch, 47, 48, 49 Bednarik, 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65 Donovan, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 87, 88 Gifford, 90, 91, 99, 104 Morrall, 105, 106, 108, 109 Conerly, 110, 111, 123, 139, 143, 148, 149, and 150.

Starting Bid $1,000

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8139) 1960-1968 Topps and Post Football Complete Sets (4) with PSA Graded (12) Four football sets, with three complete Topps issues (1960, 1966 and 1968) and one partial set of 1962 Post cereal. A detailed description can be found online at www.RRAuction.com.

Starting Bid $200

8140) 1968 Topps Football High Grade PSA Collection (50) Nice starter lot of high grade cards from the 1968 Topps football issue. Many stars and HOFers included.

PSA MINT 9 - 5 cards with #1 Starr, 89 Mix, 162 Ditka, 181 Lilly, and 207 Jordan. PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 - 2 cards with #65 Namath and 127 Butkus. PSA NM-MT 8 - 43 cards with #22, 25 Meredith, 27, 35 Mitchell, 37, 49 Warfield, 62 Hanburger, 75 Sayers, 77 Reeves RC, 86 J. Smith, 88 Jurgensen, 93 Bell, 99 McDonald, 100 Unitas, 103 Hayes, 129 Renfro, 130 Karras, 131 Adderley, 137, 139, 142 Blanda, 149 Kemp, 151 Nobis, 155 Morton RC, 157 Nitschke, 159, 160 Jim Taylor, 161 Tarkenton, 164 Wilson, 166 Krause, 168 Biletnikoff, 169 Maynard, 171 Dawson, 173 Little, 178, 189, 192 C. Taylor, 193 Alworth, 194, 196 Griese RC, 197 Buchanan, 203, and 206 Kelly.

Starting Bid $1,000

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8141) 1966-67 Philadelphia Football Card Collection with (8) PSA Graded Two collector grade partial sets, each grading MOSTLY VG to EX/ MT. Includes: 1966 Philadelphia - partial set (186/198) cards with #15 Berry (VG/EX), 24 Unitas (PSA VG-EX 4), 31 Butkus RC (PSA VG-EX 4), 32 Ditka (PSA NM-MT 8 OC), 41 Brown (PSA VG-EX 4), 58 Hayes RC (PSA VG-EX 4), 61 Meredith (VG/EX), 87 Nitschke (FR, back writing), 88 Starr (GD), 114 Tarkenton (VG/EX), 165 Smith RC (EX), 85 Jurgensen (VG/EX), and 197 CL (VG/EX). 1967 Philadelphia – partial set of (164/198) cards with #7 Nobis RC (EX), 23 Unitas (PSA VG 3), 29 Ditka (EX), 43 Kelly RC (PSA VG+ 3.5), 54 Jordan RC (EX), 58 Reeves RC (EX), 82 Starr (PSA NM 7), 123 Hornung (VG/EX), 183 Hanburger RC (EX), and 197 CL (EX).

Starting Bid $200

8142) 1972 Topps Football Complete Set (351) with (59) PSA and BVG Graded Cards One of the more popular football sets in the entire hobby, the 1972 Topps football issue is the premiere football set of the 1970s, and is highlighted by the Roger Staubach rookie card and a very difficult high number series loaded with gridiron stars. This offered set is extremely high grade, grading at 57% NM/MT or better, including five cards graded GEM MINT 10 and 25 other cards graded at MINT 9 by PSA. There is also a nice group of cards graded by BVG, with many MINT examples. The raw high numbers are exceptionally well centered, especially the popular All-Pro subset. And while there are 59 total cards graded by PSA or BVG, there are still scores of cards ready for third-party grading. There is still some meat on the bone for the high-grade dealer or collector who wishes to grade his own cards. PSA Graded Cards (45) - GEM MINT 10: 5 cards with #106 Alzado RC, 141 Volk, 267 Little AP, 293 Pardee, and 307 Parrish. MINT 9: 25 cards with #10 Otis Taylor, 18 Kilmer, 35 Lanier, 55 Manning RC, 60, 70 Kelly, 74, 86 Otto, 87, 108, 110 Sayers, 111, 114, 129 Hill IA, 160 Simpson, 195 Jurgensen, 199, 244 Joiner RC (ST - very tiny amount of gum residue on front, right border), 266 Wright AP, 271 Warfield AP, 283 Lanier AP, 288 Farr, 291 Spurrier RC, 300 Page, and 304 Dale. NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards with #312 and 334 Charley Taylor. NM-MT 8: 8 cards with #50 Little, 130, 165 Unitas, 170 Butkus, 272 Griese AP, 280 Lilly AP, 311, and 341 Butkus IA. NM+ 7.5: 1 card, #72. NM 7: 4 cards with #4 Staubach LL, 13 Riggins RC, 316 Wright RC, and 340 Dawson IA. BVG Graded Cards (14) - MINT 9: 5 cards with #41, 79 Checklist, 100 Namath, 140 Csonka, 330 Russell NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards with #93 Hendricks and 200 Staubach RC (centered). NM-MT 8: 4 cards with #26 Burroughs, 79 Checklist, 150 Bradshaw, and 301 Garrison. NM+ 7.5: 2 cards with #160 Simpson and 186 Upshaw. NM 7: 1 card, 230 Greene. Ungraded Cards - 61 Stenerud (NM/MT), 65 Plunkett RC (NM/MT), 101 Greenwood RC (NM/MT), 120 Bradshaw IA (EX/MT), 122 Staubach IA (NM/MT), 225 Tarkenton (NM), 230 Greene (NM), 235 Blanda (NM), 251 Unitas IA (NM), 294 Checklist (NM), 331 Morris (NM), 338 Spurrier IA (NM/MT), 343 Namath IA (NM), 348 Blanda IA (NM/MT). Grades 57% NM/MT or better, 38% NM and 5% EX to EX/MT. A beautiful complete set—superb in every respect with tremendously well centered high numbers.

Starting Bid $1,000

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8143) 1971 Topps Football Complete Set (263) with (28) PSA and BVG Graded Cards Tremendous single owner high grade complete set with 28 cards thirdparty graded, with most by PSA and a few by Beckett Vintage Grading (BVG).

Includes: PSA Graded Cards - NM-MT 8: 15 cards with #8 Garrison, 11, 50 Jurgensen, 61 Stenerud, 67 Anderson, 70 Lamonica, 71 Page, 111, 115 Larry Brown, 120 Tarkenton, 123, 125 Olsen, 218 Humphrey, 228, and 253.

NM 7: 7 cards with #26 Charley Taylor, 45 Csonka, 91 Morris, 106 Checklist, 118 Renfro, 147 Buoniconti, and 246. EX-MT 6: 1 card, #34. Beckett (BVG) Graded Cards - NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards with #25 Butkus and 210. NM+ 7.5: 3 cards with #1 Unitas, 156 Bradshaw RC, and 250 Namath. Ungraded Cards: #3 Schottenheimer RC (EX/MT), 53 Smith RC (NM), 113 Houston RC (EX), 114 Lanier RC (NM/MT, 70/30), 133 Nitschke (NM), 144 Lilly (NM), 150 Sayers (NM/MT, 70/30), 160 Griese (NM), 180 Dawson (NM), 200 Starr (NM/MT, 70/30), 245 Greene RC (EX/MT), and 260 Simpson (NM). Grades 37% NM/MT, 45% NM, 18% EX to EX/MT. Starting Bid $400

HOCKEY CARDS 8144) 1950s-1972 Topps Hockey Collection with PSA Graded Total of 33 hockey cards, with the majority PSA graded. Graded Cards 1963 Topps: PSA MINT 9 - 1 card, #43 Black Hawks (OC). PSA EX-MT 6: 4 cards with #27, 44 and 65 Rangers. PSA EX 5: 1 card, #43 Black Hawks. 1972 Topps: PSA NM-MT 8 - 17 cards with #5 Playoffs, 9, 11, 15, 23, 28, 32, 57, 64 Goalies, 96, 98, 105, 130 Ratelle AS, 136, 144, 147, and 159. Ungraded Cards - 1951/52 Laval Dairy - 2 cards with 79 and 96. 1952/53 Parkhurst - 8 cards with 2, 4, 17, 35, 36, 50, 74 and 77. All ungraded cards are low grade.

Starting Bid $200

8145) 1954 Topps #8 Gordie Howe PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 Graded by PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. One of three examples at this level, with three higher. The 1954 Topps #8 Gordie Howe card is one of the top cards in the entire Hockey card spectrum, and which would belong on the Mount Rushmore of all hockey cards. Capitalizing off their very popular 1953 Topps baseball issue, Topps issued their inaugural hockey card set with a similar colored bottom nameplate, but instead of only one colored corner, the 1954 Topps hockey issue contains both bottom corners with flush-to-theedge color, which are very susceptible to chipping. Brilliant image, three razor-sharp corners with the lower right blue evidenced with a tiny bit of wear, along with a few minor chips on the bottom edge. Reverse is clean, and this example is also free of the usual print issues which often plague this set. Howe was the quintessential elite hockey player with speed, strength, skill, and vision, capable of shooting the puck from both the left and right-handed sides. This example of Howe’s first Topps card is similar with brilliant eye appeal, and is one of the top hockey cards in the hobby.

Starting Bid $1,500

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8146) 1954 Topps PSA Graded Hockey Card Collection (28) Fresh-to-the-market PSA-graded 1954 Topps hockey collection of 28 cards, one of the most popular hockey issues ever produced.

Includes: PSA NM 7 - 8 cards with #15, 18 Mohns, 28, 31, 33, 45, 48 and 51 Lindsay (MC). PSA EX-MT 6 - 15 cards with #3 Howell, 10 Worsley, 16, 17, 21, 22, 25, 39 Delvecchio, 40, 47, 49, 50, 52, 57, and 45.

PSA EX+ 5.5 - 1 card, #46. PSA EX 5 - 4 cards with #4, 9, 58 Sawchuck and 59. Total of 28 PSA-graded 1954 Topps hockey cards.

8148) 1979 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Wax Pack - GAI GEM MINT 9.5 Graded and encapsulated by GAI GEM MINT 9.5. Very high grade example of this scarce 1979 O-PeeChee Unopened Wax pack, which could possibly contain the Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card. Clean seal with nice, tight corners.

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

8147) 1959 Parkhurst Hockey High Grade Near Set (42/50) with (6) PSA Graded .High-grade near-set with six cards PSA graded. While there are a few cards which grade lesser due to light wrinkles, the majority of this near set is NM with some a little better. Includes: Near set (42/50) cards with #1 Canadiens (PSA EX+ 5.5), 6 Beliveau (EX), 25 Bower in action (PSA NM 7), 32 Bower (VG/EX), 33 Geoffrion (PSA NM 7), 39 H. Richard (PSA NM 7), 41 Plante (PSA VG-EX 4), and 50 Clancy (PSA EX-MT 6). Missing: 8 cards with #2 Richard, 8 Harvey, 18, 23, 24 Mahovlich, 43, 44, and 49.

Starting Bid $400

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8149) 1964 Topps Hockey High Grade PSA Collection (11) High grade PSA group of 11 cards, which includes: PSA NM-MT 8: 8 cards with #43 Blake (5), 61, 94 and 97. PSA NM 7: 1 card, #11. PSA EX-MT 6: 1 card, #20 Hull. PSA EX 5 - 1 card, #1 Martin.

Starting Bid $200

NON-SPORTS CARDS

8150) 1962 Mars Attacks PSA NM-MT 8 Graded Collection (5) Graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Five cards from the ultra popular 1962 Topps Mars Attacks issue, with all five graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Includes: #9 The Human Torch, 31 The Monster Reaches In, 38 Victims of the Bug, 46 Blast off for Mars, and 48 Earthmen Land on Mars.

Starting Bid $100

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8151) 1962 Topps Civil War News Set Offered is an extremely high grade 1962 Topps Civil War News completely PSA-graded set, which is ranked as the No. 12 current finest set with a GPA rating of 8.33. Due to the graphic nature of the artwork, and the historical content of the subject matter, this set remains one of the most popular of all non-sports sets.

With artwork drawn by the famous Norm Saunders, who also illustrated the equally popular 1959 Mars Attacks set, many of the Civil War News illustrations are morbidly vivid, bloody, and very disturbing, with soldiers on both sides being impaled, blasted by cannons, crushed by wheels, and burned alive. The word death appears 14 times in the various Civil War News ‘head-

lines.’ This set is very high grade, ranking as the No. 12 Current Finest set with a set rating, and overall GPA of 8.33. The set contains 26 PSA MINT 9 cards, with the balance of the set being razor sharp PSA NM-MT 8 beauties, including the coveted first (The Angry Man) and last (Checklist) cards. Includes: PSA MINT 9 - 26 cards with #3, 5, 6, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 26, 28, 37, 39 General Lee, 42, 48, 50, 51, 52, 68, 69, 71, 76, 79 Council of War (Lincoln/Grant), 82, 83, 84, and 86.

PSA NM-MT 8 - 62 cards with #1 The Angry Man, 2 President Jeff Davis, 4, 7, 8-12, 15, 17, 18, 21-25, 27, 29-36, 38 General Grant, 40, 41, 43-47, 49, 53-67, 70, 72-75, 77, 78, 80, 81, 85, 87, and 88 Checklist.

Starting Bid $1,500

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BASEBALL CONTRACTS 8152) Joe Gedeon 1916 Washington Senators Contract also Signed by Clark Griffith Very early contract, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, July 29, 1915. American League regular player’s contract in which Joe Gedeon agrees to play for the Washington Senators during the 1916 season, for a total salary of $2,400. Though the document is not signed by Gedeon (he played for the Salt Lake City Bees in the Pacific Coast League instead), it has been signed at the conclusion in fountain pen as a witness by Senators manager Clark Griffith.

In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining. A strong second baseman who played for the Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Browns, Gedeon was banned for life from organized baseball in 1921, when Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis deemed that he had ‘guilty knowledge’ of the Black Sox Scandal from White Sox shortstop Charles ‘Swede’ Risberg. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

8153) Joe Sewell 1927 Cleveland Indians Signed Player Contract

Contract, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, [1927]. American League uniform player’s contract in which Joe Sewell agrees to render “skilled services during the playing season of 1927” for the Cleveland Indians, for a salary of $11,500.

Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen

by Sewell, and countersigned

by Indians President Ernest Barnard. In fine condition, with trivial paper loss to lower fold. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

8154) Mickey Cochrane 1930 Philadelphia Athletics Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Gordon S. Cochrane,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, [1930]. American League uniform player’s contract in which Mickey Cochrane agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1930” for the Philadelphia Athletics, for a salary of $16,000. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Cochrane. In very good to fine condition, with slight creasing and a vertical fold, and small edge tears and partial separations to folds. Cochrane was the premier catcher in the league by 1930, guiding his A’s pitching staff to their second consecutive World Championship that season. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300 64

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8155) Eddie Collins 1931 Philadelphia Athletics Signed Coach’s Contract Contract, signed “Edward T. Collins,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, June 27, 1931. American League uniform employee’s contract in which Eddie Collins agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball coach...during the year 1931” for the Philadelphia Athletics, for “1.00 & other consideration.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Collins and countersigned by A’s Owner John Shibe and Connie Mack’s secretary and business manager Bob Schroeder. The reverse is signed by American League President William Harridge.

In fine condition, with toning to back page. Following his last season as a player in 1930 for the A’s, Collins’s natural transition to coach yielded the Athletics another trip to the World Series in 1931.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8156) Hack Wilson 1933 Draper-Maynard Baseball Glove Signed Contract Contract, signed “Lewis ‘Hack’ Wilson,” one page, 8.25 x 11, April 19, 1933.

An agreement between the DraperMaynard Company of Plymouth, New Hampshire and Hack Wilson, in part: “1. The Draper-Maynard Co. agrees to furnish Lewis ‘Hack’ Wilson baseball gloves or mitts made according to his specifications, to be billed at $1.00. 2. Lewis ‘Hack’ Wilson agrees to allow the Draper-Maynard Co. the exclusive use of his name on gloves, mitts or other advertising material in connection therewith.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Wilson. In fine condition, with two punch holes to upper border. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8157) Earle Combs 1935 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract (Final Season) Contract, signed “Earle B. Combs,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, March 27, 1935. American League uniform player’s contract in which Earle Combs agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1935” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $10,000. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Combs, who adds his address below, “Richmond, Kentucky, Route #2,” and countersigned by Yankees Owner Jacob Ruppert.

The reverse is signed

by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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Joltin’ Joe holds out before the 1938 season— his finalized contract plus the rejected deal

8158) Joe DiMaggio 1938 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract (Pre-Season Holdout) Unique lot related to Joe DiMaggio’s holdout before the 1938 season, including his final signed contract: contract, signed “J. DiMaggio,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, [no date, but April 25, 1938]. American League uniform player’s contract in which Joe DiMaggio agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1938” for the New York Yankees, “at the rate of $25,000 salary to start when the player is in condition to play.” Signed at the conclusion

by DiMaggio (adding his address, “2150 Beach Street”) and by Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert. Includes two unsigned contracts issued to DiMaggio, filled out for a $15,000 salary, one of which was later signed in blue ballpoint by Nolan Ryan, “Joe, I wouldn’t have signed it either. Nolan Ryan, Baseball’s 1st million dollar contract.”

Includes a cover letter to DiMaggio for the two unsigned contracts signed by Yankees secretary Ed Barrow, January 20, 1938, in part:

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“We are enclosing herewith a set of contracts with the New York Club for the season of 1938. Kindly sign and return both copies to this office immediately. The first squad of Yankee players, consisting of the pitchers and catchers, will report to Manager McCarthy at the Suwannee Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sunday, February 27th. The second squad, consisting of the infielders and outfielders, will report at St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 6th. Players must report ready to begin Spring training immediately. If all players would do a couple of weeks’ ‘road work’ to get their wind and legs in shape before they report, they would find it much easier to get into playing condition.” Includes the original mailing envelope, addressed to DiMaggio at the Mayflower Hotel in New York. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by two vintage original glossy silver gelatin press photos showing DiMaggio finally signing his $25,000 contract on April 25, 1938, with Ruppert beside him and Barrow behind. Both bear original press captions to the reverse, one from the Associated Press and one from the Daily Mirror.

DiMaggio had debuted for the Yankees in 1936 and made an im-

mediate impact in the heart of the lineup and in center field—in his 1936 rookie season, he hit 29 home runs and batted .323. In 1937, he led the Majors in home runs (46) and runs scored (151), alongside a high .346 batting average. DiMaggio understandably felt that he deserved a hefty pay raise for the 1938 campaign, declined to sign his $15,000 offer, and held out for a $40,000 salary. While Ruppert’s Yankees raised their offer to $25,000, spring training came and went without DiMaggio’s presence, and the regular season began on April 18th. Still, DiMaggio refused to report for duty. As the press and fans began to turn against him—and after witnessing his beloved team lose two games to their rival Boston Red Sox—DiMaggio realized that he could accept the offer or not play at all. On April 25th, one week into the season, DiMaggio buckled and took the $25,000 deal.

In a piece called ‘I Am Lucky to Be a Ballplayer,’ published by Liberty Magazine on June 18, 1938, DiMaggio reflected on the holdout: ‘I

have signed my contract, and I can tell you there wasn’t a happier man in the U.S.A. the day I went back to work. I count myself a very lucky man to be with a great club like the Yankees, working for an owner like Colonel Jacob Ruppert. What I say about the Colonel is not a lot of soft soap. He offered me $25,000. I believed I was worth as much as $40,000. At no time was there anything personal in our disagreement. If you offer $8,000 for a house and the seller insists it is worth $10,000, does that mean you are deadly enemies? I kept holding out because I thought I was right.

But as the season approached, I began to weaken. Not because I had changed my mind about what I was entitled to, but because the game gets into your blood. When the Yankees dropped two out of three in Boston, I decided that my place was with the club and that money no longer was the first consideration. So I called up the Colonel, and in five minutes everything was straightened out.’ Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $7,500

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8159) Bill Dickey 1935 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “William Dickey,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, April 2, 1935. American League uniform player’s contract in which Bill Dickey agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1935” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $14,500.

Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Dickey, who adds his address below, “Little Rock, Ark.,” and countersigned and initialed

by Edward Barrow signing on behalf of Yankees Owner Jacob Ruppert. The reverse is signed by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 8160) Red Ruffing 1935 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Chas.

Ruffing,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, April 2, 1935. American League uniform player’s contract in which Red Ruffing agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1935” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $12,000.

Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Ruffing, and countersigned and initialed by Edward Barrow signing on behalf of Yankees Owner Jacob Ruppert. The reverse is signed

by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $900 68

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8161) Roy Campanella 1940 Puerto Rico Winter League Signed Player Contract Contract, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, September 2, 1940. SemiProfessional Baseball League of Puerto Rico contract in which “Roy Campanella, of the United States,” agrees to “play baseball during the season of 1940–1941” for the Caguas Base-Ball Club, for the weekly salary of $40. Boldly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Roy Campanella, and countersigned by the president of the Caguas club and two witnesses. In fine condition, with light scattered creases and staining. Campanella began his career in the Negro Leagues with the Washington Elite Giants in 1937 after dropping out of school on his sixteenth birthday; the team moved to Baltimore in the following year, and he became one of their star players. He often played in Puerto Rico and Cuba during the winter seasons, and in 1940–1941, with Caguas, Puerto Rico, he hit .263 with 8 home runs in only 171 at bats. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1,000 8162) Robert Wilkins 1944 Philadelphia Athletics Signed Player Contract with Connie Mack Contract, signed “Connie Mack” and “Robert L. Wilkins, Denton, N.C.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, February 26, 1944. American League uniform player’s contract in which Wilkins agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1944” for the Philadelphia Athletics, for a salary of $2,750.

Signed at the conclusion by Wilkins and by Philadelphia Athletics President Connie Mack, and countersigned by one of Wilkins’s parents as a witness. The reverse is signed by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. A lighthitting shortstop, Wilkins was primarily used as a pinch runner during his two Major League seasons. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8163) Ralph Kiner 1946 Pittsburgh Pirates Signed Player Contract (Rookie Season—Led NL in Home Runs) Contract, signed “Ralph M. Kiner,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 28, 1946. Ralph Kiner’s rookie contract, a National League uniform player’s contract in which he agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1946” for the Pittsburgh Pirates, for the salary of $600 per month. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Kiner (adding his address, “2121 Winthrop Dr., Alhambra, Calif.”), and countersigned by Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Ray Kennedy. The reverse bears a stamped signature of National League President Ford Frick. In fine condition.

In his impressive rookie year, Kiner led the National League in home runs with 23, but also struck out a league-high 109 times.

The promising young slugger received instruction from future Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg in the off-season, and broke out the following season with a Major League–leading 51 homers while limiting strikeouts to just 81. After leading the Majors in home runs in six straight seasons, he was traded from the Pirates to the Cubs in mid-1953. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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8164) Bob Lemon 1946 Cleveland Indians Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Robert G. Lemon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 30, 1946. American League uniform player’s contract in which Bob Lemon agrees to render “skilled service as a baseball player…during the year 1946” for the Cleveland Indians, for a monthly salary of $800.

Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Lemon and countersigned by Indians General Manager Roger Peckinpaugh. The reverse is signed by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. 1946 was Lemon’s first full season on the way to a Hall of Fame career. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 8165) Tom Sturdivant 1948 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Thomas V. Sturdivant,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, May 28, 1948. American League uniform player’s contract in which the 18-yearold Tom Sturdivant agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1948” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of “$235.00 per month for balance of 1948 season.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Sturdivant, who adds his address and social security number, and countersigned by his father, E. E. Sturdivant, Yankees General Manager George Weiss, and by American League President William Harridge. A special covenant notes that Sturdivant is to receive a $5,000 signing bonus. In fine condition.

Sturdivant would spend seven years in the minor leagues, breaking into the Majors in 1955 on the strength of his sharp curveball.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

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8166) Joe Collins 1949 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Joseph Kollonige (Collins),” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 27, 1949. American League uniform player’s contract in which Joe Collins agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1949” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $5000. Signed and dated at the conclusion in crisp fountain pen by Collins, who adds his address and social security number below. Countersigned

by Yankees general manager George Weiss and by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition.

Collins made his Major League debut in 1948, playing in just five games, and would play just seven more in the 1949 season; his first full season came the following year, when he played 99 games at first base for the Bronx Bombers. This is a particularly interesting example autographically, as it is signed with his given name. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200 8167) Hank Bauer 1950 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Henry A. Bauer,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, March 4, 1950. American League uniform player’s contract in which Hank Bauer agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year of 1950” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $10,000. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Bauer, who adds his address and social security number, and countersigned by Yankees General Manager George Weiss and American League President William Harridge. In fine condition, with some light soiling, and adhesive remnant and surface loss to bottom edge of reverse. Bauer appeared in 110 games in the outfield for the Bronx Bombers, and his .320 batting average helped propel them to a World Championship that fall.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $100

8168) Tommy Byrne New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Thomas J. Byrne,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, March 14, 1950. American League uniform player’s contract in which Tommy Byrne agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1950,” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $18,000.

Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Byrne and countersigned by Yankees General Manager George Weiss and

by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. Known as a hard and wild thrower, Byrne led the league in walks and hit batsmen in 1950; he nevertheless compiled a respectable 15-9 record and made the All-Star team.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8170) Yogi Berra 1953 Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company Signed Contract Contract, signed “Larry Berra,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 17, 1953.

Confirmation of release in which Berra absolves “Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company from any and all liability to me…in connection with the exhibition, display, printing and publishing of my name and/or photographs and drawings of me, either still, or on motion picture film, or sound recordings, used in advertising” for a period of one year. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Berra, who writes his address below: “234 Rose Ave., Woodcliff Lake, N. J.” In fine condition, with two staples to upper left corner.

Five months later Berra helped the Yankees earn their record fifth straight World Series championship. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8169) Johnny Mize 1950 New York Yankees Signed Player Contact Contract, signed “John R. Mize,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 26, 1950.

American League uniform player’s contract in which Johnny Mize agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1950” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $26,250. Signed and dated at the conclusion in crisp fountain pen by Collins, who adds his address and social security number below. Countersigned by Yankees General Manager George Weiss and by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $750

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Mickey Mantle’s 1953 Yankees contract—the Commerce Comet’s third big league season

8171) Mickey Mantle 1953 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Mickey C. Mantle,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, February 23, 1953. American League uniform player’s contract in which Mickey Mantle agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1953” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $17,500. Signed at the conclusion by Mantle, who adds his hometown of “Commerce, Okla.,” and countersigned by New York Yankees General Manager George Weiss. In fine condition.

Nicknamed ‘The Commerce Comet,’ Mickey Mantle broke into the big leagues with the New York Yankees as

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a 19-year-old in 1951, and quickly established himself as a star in the outfield. He moved to center field in 1952 to replace the retired Joe DiMaggio, and managed to capably fill his shoes—Mantle made his first All-Star team and hit .311 with 23 homers during the ‘52 campaign, leading the Bronx Bombers to their fourth consecutive World Series championship. He would do the same in 1953 after signing this contract in the offseason, helping to firmly establish the Yankees legacy with their fifth consecutive World Series victory, a record which still exists today. As one of Mantle’s early Yankees contracts from a World Series season, this is an absolutely spectacular, museum-quality piece. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Starting Bid $10,000

8172) Bob Feller 1955 Cleveland Indians Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Robert W. Feller,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 11, 1955.

American League uniform player’s contract in which Bob Feller agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1955” for the Cleveland Indians, for a salary of $25,500.

Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Feller and countersigned by Indians General Manager and Hall of Fame ballplayer Hank Greenberg and American League President William Harridge.

In fine condition, with punch holes to left side.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8174) Bob Gibson 1961 Puerto Rico Winter League Signed Player Contract (Championship Season) Contract in Spanish, signed “Robert Gibson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, October 20, 1961. Professional Baseball League of Puerto Rico contract in which “Bob Gibson, a native of the United States,” agrees to “provide efficient and loyal services as a player during the 1961-1962” season for the Santurce baseball club, including the period of team training and all preseason and postseason games sponsored by the league for a monthly salary of $700. Signed on the second page in blue ballpoint by Gibson, and countersigned by the team’s general manager and by an official of the Puerto Rico Baseball League.

In very good to fine condition, with a small burn hole to first and second pages, in no way affecting the signature.In Thomas E. Van Hyning’s book Puerto Rico’s Winter League: A History of Major League Baseball’s Launching Pad, he discusses Gibson’s time with Santurce: ‘Gibson pitched in Puerto Rico during the 1961-62 season and felt it enhanced his big league career. He faced Roberto Clemente, Jose Pagan, Frank Howard, Jim Rivera, Lee Maye and a host of others…Gibson started 19 regular-season and six postseason games for Santurce that winter. All he did in the postseason was go 5–0 to help Santurce win the league playoffs and the Interamerican Series.’ Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

8173) Roberto Clemente 1958 Puerto Rico Winter League Signed Player Contract Contract, in Spanish, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 2, 1958.

Professional Baseball League of Puerto Rico contract in which Roberto Clemente agrees to “provide efficient and loyal services as a baseball player during the season of 1957-1958” for the Caguas-Rio Piedras, for a monthly salary of $1,000 plus $250 per month for expenses.

Signed on the second page in fountain pen by Clemente and the team president, and countersigned on the third page by the team president and an official of the Puerto Rico Baseball League.

In fine condition, with trivial foxing to edges.

During most off-seasons during his Major League career, Clemente returned to his native Puerto Rico to play winter ball. He began the 1957–58 season by resting his ailing back, suiting up for Caguas for the first time on January 12, 1958, just in time for the finals.

He hit .529 in the series to lead Caguas in a four-game sweep, claiming the championship over Santurce, his former club. A fantastic document connecting Clemente to his beloved homeland. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $900

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8175) Stan Musial 1961 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Stanley F. Musial,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 25, 1961. National League uniform player’s contract in which Stan Musial agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1961” for the St. Louis Cardinals, for a salary of $60,000. A two-article rider is attached, promising to pay an additional $18,000 annually during Musial’s retirement in exchange for public appearances. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Stan Musial, National League

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President Warren Giles, and St. Louis General Manager Vaughan ‘Bing’ Devine. In fine condition, with light areas of toning from adhesive on the rider. Despite speculation that he would retire, the 40-year-old Musial returned to the Cardinals in 1961 for his twentieth season in the big leagues; he finished the year with a respectable .288 batting average and made his eighteenth consecutive All-Star team. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1,000

8176) Whitey Ford 1963 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Edward C. Ford,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, December 21, 1962. American League uniform player’s contract in which Whitey Ford agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1963” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $50,000. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint

by Ford, and countersigned

by American League President Joe Cronin, and Yankees general manager Roy Hamey. In fine condition, with some slight creasing to folds. Includes by a TLS from Hamey, signed “H. Roy Hamey,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Yankees letterhead, March 11, 1963, addressed to Ford, in part: “Dear ‘Whitey,’ I am enclosing herewith for your files copy of your 1963 Yankee contract.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the Hamey letter. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 8177) Rod Carew 1964 Melbourne Twins Rookie League Signed Player Contract (Earliest Known) Contract, signed “Rodney Clive Carew,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, June 25, 1964.

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues uniform player contract in which the 18-year-old Carew agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player in connection with all games of the Club during the year 1964” for the Melbourne Twins of the Florida Rookie League, at a salary of $400 per month.

Signed at the conclusion

by Rod Carew, his father Eric Carew, and Minnesota Twins assistant farm director George Brophy. The handwritten “Special Covenants” in the contract call for a $5000 bonus to be paid to Carew upon the contract’s approval, enrolls him in the “Progress Bonus Payment Plan,” and grants him transportation. The reverse of the contract bears a stamped signature of Phillip Piton, president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8178) Roberto Clemente 1964 Puerto Rico Winter League Signed Player Contract Contract, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, December 2, 1964. Professional Baseball League of Puerto Rico contract in which Roberto Clemente agrees to “provide efficient and loyal services as a baseball player during the season of 1964-1965” for Los Nuevos Senadores, for a monthly salary of $1,000.

Signed on the second page in blue ballpoint by Clemente and the team’s general manager, and countersigned on the third page by the general manager. In fine condition.

During most off-seasons during his Major League career, Clemente returned to his native Puerto Rico to play winter ball—1964 was no different, when he arrived to play for San Juan after leading the Major Leagues with a .339 average during the regular season. Clemente’s winter career took a new turn three weeks later on December 21st, when manager Cal Ermer was let go and the reluctant Clemente was elevated to player-manager. Clemente led San Juan into the playoffs on the strength of a .385 batting average, but the team was ultimately defeated by his old Santurce club. As a manager, he developed a good rapport with his players and did not burden them with expectations beyond their abilities. A wonderful contract for a consequential winter league season. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1,000 8180) Bob Gibson 1964 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Player Contract - World Series MVP Contract, signed “Robert Gibson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, March 5, 1964. National League uniform player’s contract in which Bob Gibson agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year of 1964” for the St. Louis Cardinals, for a salary of $26,000. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Gibson, who adds his address and social security number. In fine condition.

In 1964, Gibson turned in a solid season with a 19-12 record supported by a 3.01 ERA and 245 strikeouts.

His shining moment came in game seven of the World Series, when he pitched a complete game to clinch the championship for the Cardinals and take home his first World Series MVP. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $900 76

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8181) Steve Carlton 1966 Puerto Rico Winter League Signed Player Contract Contract in Spanish, signed “Steven N. Carlton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, October 17, 1966.

Professional Baseball League of Puerto Rico contract in which “Steve Carlton, a citizen of US,” agrees to “provide efficient and loyal services as a baseball player during the season of 1966-1967” for the Deportistas Ponceños Inc., Ponce, baseball club, for a monthly salary of $700 plus $300 for living expenses. Signed on the second page in fountain pen by Carlton and the team president, and countersigned on the third page by the team president and an official of the Puerto Rico Baseball League. In fine condition, with some scattered staining, heaviest to the tops of the pages.

In Thomas E. Van Hyning’s book Puerto Rico’s Winter League: A History of Major League Baseball’s Launching Pad, he discusses Carlton’s time with Ponce: ‘For Carlton, 1966–67 was his second winter with Ponce. According to his manager, Tite Arroyo, and team owner Yuyo Gonzalez, he improved tremendously from one season to the next…’Carlton frequently told me how much the Puerto Rico Winter League meant to him,’ Arroyo later recalled. ‘He didn’t even know how to get ready on the mound with men on base. All the runners got to second easily. He didn’t pivot properly. We worked on that.’ Carlton’s hard work in Puerto Rico paid off—he holds the career record for pickoffs with 144, by far the most since Major League Baseball began keeping the stat in 1957. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 8182) Steve Carlton 1967 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Steven N. Carlton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, July 17, 1967.

National League uniform player’s contract in which Steve Carlton agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1967” for the St. Louis Cardinals, for a salary of $10,500. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Steve Carlton and National League President Warren Giles, and signed in black felt tip

by St. Louis General Manager and Hall of Fame ballplayer Stan Musial, “Stanley Musial.” In fine condition.

The 1967 season marked the 22-yearold Carlton’s first as a regular in the Cardinals’ rotation, and he proved to be ready for the majors with a solid 14-9 record and 2.98 ERA. With a rotation led by the young southpaw Steve Carlton and veteran flamethrower Bob Gibson, the Cardinals finished as the best team in the National League and went on to win the World Series. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $900

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8183) Bob Gibson 1967 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Player Contract (World Series MVP) Contract, signed “Robert Gibson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, September 2, 1966.

National League uniform player’s contract in which Bob Gibson agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1967” for the St. Louis Cardinals, for a salary of $60,000. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Bob Gibson, National League President Warren Giles, and St. Louis General Manager Bob Howsam. In fine condition. In 1967, Gibson would make history as World Series MVP, pitching three complete game victories in the 1967 World Series against the Boston Red Sox. Gibson gave up just three runs in 27 innings, notching 26 strikeouts along the way, in what is remembered as one of the most dominant postseason pitching performances in baseball history. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $900 8184) Reggie Jackson 1971 Oakland Athletics Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Reginald M. Jackson,” six pages on three adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, February 25, 1971.

American League uniform player’s contract in which Reggie Jackson agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1971” for the Oakland Athletics, for a salary of $43,000. Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Reggie Jackson, American League President Joe Cronin, and Oakland owner Charles O. Finley. The original salary of “$42,500” has been struck through and changed to “$43,000,” an emendation initialed by both Jackson and Finley. In fine condition. In his fifth year as a Major Leaguer, Jackson would slug 32 home runs and make his second All-Star appearance in 1971, leading the Oakland A’s to their first playoff appearance. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $900

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Contract for Bob Gibson’s second Cy Young campaign

8185) Bob Gibson 1970 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Player Contract (Cy Young Award) Contract, signed “Robert Gibson,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, November 19, 1969. National League uniform player’s contract in which Bob Gibson agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1970” for the St. Louis Cardinals, for a salary of $125,000.

Signed and dated at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Gibson and countersigned by Cardinals General Manager

Bing Devine and National League President Warren Giles.

In fine condition. In spite of the Cardinals’ lackluster 76–86 record, Gibson shined as the squad’s ace, tallying a National League-leading 23 wins, a 3.12 ERA, and 274 strikeouts en route to another Golden Glove and his second Cy Young Award. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1,000

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8186) Thurman Munson 1971 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Thurman L. Munson,” six pages on three adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, February 21, 1971. American League uniform player’s contract in which Thurman Munson agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1971” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $30,000. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Thurman Munson, American League President Joe Cronin, and New York General Manager Lee MacPhail. In fine condition. Following his Rookie of the Year campaign in 1970, Munson made the first of his seven All-Star teams in 1971. Renowned for his defense and toughness, Munson made only one error all year—when opposing catcher Andy Etchebarren knocked him unconscious in a play at the plate on June 18th, dislodging the ball. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1,000 8187) Harmon Killebrew 1973 Minnesota Twins Signed Player Contract Contract, signed “Harmon C. Killebrew,” six pages on three adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, March 8, 1973. American League uniform player’s contract in which Harmon Killebrew agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1973” for the Minnesota Twins, for a salary of $105,000.

Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Killebrew, and countersigned by Twins General Manager Calvin Griffith and American League President Joe Cronin. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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8188) Thurman Munson 1973 American Airlines Golf Tournament Signed Contract C o n t r a c t , one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa late 1972, early 1973. Contract between Thurman Munson and Frank Scott Associates in which the former agrees to promote and participate in a golf tournament for American Airlines at the El Conquistador Hotel in Puerto Rico from January 31 through February 4, 1973. Signed boldly at the conclusion in black felt tip by Munson. In fine condition, with horizontal folds. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8190) Orlando Cepeda 1974 Puerto Rico Winter League Signed Player Contract Rare contract in Spanish, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, November 4, 1974. Professional Baseball League of Puerto Rico contract in which Orlando Cepeda, “a native of Puerto Rico,” agrees to “provide efficient and loyal services as a baseball player during the 1974-1975” season for the Santurce baseball club, including the period of team training and all preseason and postseason games sponsored by the league, for a monthly salary of $1,000 plus $500 for expenses. Signed on the second page in blue ballpoint by Cepeda, who adds the date, his hometown and country, “Rio Piedras, P. R.,” and his address, “45–3…Santa Rosa, Bayamon, P. R.” Countersigned twice by the team’s general manager, Hiram Cuevas, and by a representative of the Puerto Rico Baseball League. In fine condition, with some rusting and toning to upper section, and a punch hole affecting a letter of Cepeda’s address. With Cepeda’s career in Major League Baseball concluded, he continued to pursue his passion back home that final winter. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8189) Rod Carew 1976–78 Minnesota Twins Player Signed Contract Contract, signed “Rod Carew,” five pages on three adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, April 22, 1976. American League uniform player’s contract in which Rod Carew agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the years 1976 and 1977 and 1978” for the Minnesota Twins, for salaries of $140,000, $155,000, and $170,000. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Rod Carew, American League President Lee MacPhail, and Minnesota Twin President Calvin Griffith. Signed again by Carew below a special covenant related to the payment of hotel charges. A further addendum, signed by Griffith and approved by MacPhail, notes that the contract was “assigned outright to the California Angels Baseball Club” on February 5, 1979. In fine condition, with partial separation to the fold between the signed page and the rest of the document. After winning the American League MVP and two batting titles in 1977 and 1978—both years represented by this contract—Carew became frustrated by the Twins’ inability to keep young talent, some racist comments by Calvin Griffith, and the club’s overall penny-pinching negotiating style. Carew announced his intention to leave the team, and on February 3, 1979, he was traded to the Angels for outfielder Ken Landreaux, catcher/first baseman Dave Engle, right-handed pitcher Paul Hartzell, and left-handed pitcher Brad Havens. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $900 Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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Hank Aaron’s contract for the year he broke Ruth’s record

8191) Hank Aaron 1974 Atlanta Braves Signed Player Contract (Breaks Home Run Record) Contract, signed “Henry L. Aaron,” five pages on three adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, December 19, 1973. National League uniform player’s contract in which Hank Aaron agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1974” for the Atlanta Braves, for a salary of $220,000. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Hank Aaron, National League President Chub Feeney, and Atlanta Braves owner William Bartholomay. Following the 1974 season, Aaron was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, which is noted in a statement signed

by Braves Executive Vice President Eddie Robinson, and in two approval stamps signed by NL President Chub Feeney and AL President Lee MacPhail. The contract also contains a “Special Covenant” addendum concerning a $300,000 loan given to Aaron and guaranteed by the ballclub. In fine condition.

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The 1974 Major League Baseball season was hotly anticipated—and quite controversial—as Aaron began the year with 713 career home runs, trailing the legendary Babe Ruth by just one for the all-time record. Hammerin’ Hank tied Ruth’s record in his first swing of the season on April 4th, blasting a pitch from Reds pitcher Jack Billingham into the stands at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium. He broke the record when the Braves returned to Atlanta on April 8th, sending an Al Downing fastball into the bullpen for his famous 715th home run. Aaron would decide not to retire after the end of the season, and Atlanta traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers for Roger Alexander and Dave May. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Starting Bid $2,500

Munson’s last contract, signed three times—with addendum implicitly allowing him to pilot his aircraft

8192) Thurman Munson 1978–81 New York Yankees Signed Player Contract (Last Contract) Contract, signed three times, “Thurman L. Munson,” six pages on three adjoining sheets plus a two-page addendum, 8.5 x 11, March 29, 1978. Thuman Munson’s last contract, in which he agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year(s) 1978-79-80-81” for the New York Yankees, for salaries of $417,500 (in 1978) and $375,000 (in 1979–1981), as specified in a two-page addendum. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint

by Thurman Munson, American League President Lee MacPhail, and Yankees President/CEO Al Rosen, and signed again by Munson and Rosen on a “Special Covenants” statement concerning hotel costs. The addendum outlining Munson’s salary and guarantee terms has also been signed at the conclusion by Munson and Rosen, as well as by Cedric Tallis as a witness; the other witness’s signature is a photocopy. In fine condition. Accompanied by a typed letter signed by Cedric Tallis addressed to Munson on New York Yankees letterhead, April 21, 1978, in full: “Enclosed please find a fully executed copy of your Uniform Players Contract for the 1978 through 1981 seasons.”

The addendum is particularly significant, as it makes the deal a “’nocut,’ guaranteed contract despite any inability of Player to exhibit sufficient skill or competitive ability, and despite any mental or physical handicap or injury or death. In the event of Player’s death, all payments guaranteed under this Contract shall be payable by Club to Player’s estate.” A second article notes: “Notwithstanding the foregoing, should Player suffer death or injury which significantly impairs his baseball skill as a direct result of engaging in

automobile or motorcycle racing, fencing, parachuting, skydiving, boxing, wrestling, karate, judo, football, basketball, skiing or ice hockey, Club shall be released of its obligations.” His airplane-flying hobby is notably absent from this list of risky activities, which was a specific point of negotiation in his deal.

The New York Times column, ‘Thurman Munson Was Proud Captain of the Yankees,’ published one day after the New York catcher’s death in a plane crash on August 3, 1979, sheds some light on the circumstances surrounding this very contract: ‘When Munson signed a four‐year contract in the spring of 1976, he said the team’s principal owner had promised that no player other than Catfish Hunter would earn more money than he. However, after the Yankees signed Reggie Jackson as a free agent in November 1976, Munson asked to have his salary raised to Jackson’s level and Steinbrenner denied having made the promise. Their battle lasted for more than a year, finally being resolved in the last week of spring training in 1978. An integral part of the negotiations concerned Munson’s flying. ‘Thurman wanted it to be up‐front that he flew and that it was very important to him,’ [his lawyer, Richard] Moss related. ‘I think George understood that it was important to Thurman.’ Most guaranteed contracts that exist in baseball today have clauses absolving the team of paying the remainder of the contract if the player is killed while flying a plane himself. Munson’s contract, which averaged $420,000 a year and had two more years to run after this one, had no such restricting clause.’ Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2,500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL MATERIAL

8193) 500 Home Run Club Multi-Signed Ball with 21 Signatures including Mantle and Williams - PSA/DNA .One of the most significant milestones for a hitter in

baseball is the 500 home run club. While membership in the 500 Home Run Club has increased dramatically in recent years, there are still only 27 members in this exclusive club. This MINT condition OAL Bobby Brown baseball has been boldly signed in blue ink by an amazing total of 21 ‘500 Home Run Club’ members.

These signatures grade from (“9-10”) with maybe 1 or 2 lesser. The sweet spot signatures of Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle might be the best examples we have ever seen on a ball of this type, with both signatures bold and perfectly centered. Players that are no longer obtainable include: Mantle, Williams, Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks, Willie McCovey, Eddie Mathews & Harmon Killebrew. SWEET SPOT - Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle EAST PANEL Jim Thome, Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron, Eddie Murray, Alex Rodriguez, and David Ortiz WEST PANEL - Manny Ramirez, Frank Robinson, and Mike Schmidt NORTH PANEL - Willie Mays, Gary Sheffield, Reggie Jackson, Harmon Killebrew, and Mark McGwire SOUTH PANEL - Albert Pujols, Willie McCovey, Ernie Banks, Rafael Palmeiro, and Frank Thomas One of the most exquisite multi-signed 500 Home Run Club baseballs with 21 signatures, including 14 Hall of Famers. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

8194) All-Century Team-Signed Bat with 18 Signatures .In 1999, MLB’s All-Century team was announced, with an expert panel

selecting the top 100 players of 20th century. The fans then had a voice in the selection process by selecting their top 25 players from the list of 100 ( 9 outfielders, 6 pitchers and 2 each from the 5 infield positions) and a special committee added 5 additional players after the fans had spoken. The offered Ted Williams model baseball bat has been signed boldly in blue felt tip by the 18 living members of the 30 selected players named at the end of the process.

Those members, including: Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Mark McGwire, Nolan Ryan, Warren Spahn, Mike Schmidt, Cal Ripken, Brooks Robinson, Yogi Berra, Ernie Banks, Bob Gibson, Johnny Bench, Stan Musial, Ken Griffey, Pete Rose, Roger Clemens, Hank Aaron, and Sandy Koufax. This bat is the most complete offering that could be created - with all living players elected to the team being represented here!! With five of the 18 signers deceased (Williams, Spahn, Berra, Banks & Musial), this signed bat would be impossible to replicate today. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $900

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8195) Grover Cleveland Alexander Signature V . intage ink signature, “G. C. Alexander, St. Louis Nationals,” on an

off-white 4.75 x 2 sheet affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and a central vertical fold. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “GEM MT 10.”

Starting Bid $200

8196) B’nai B’rith Sports Lodge 1959 Signed Dinner Program with Unitas and Many other Hall of Famers E n t i re e v e n t menu program for the 8th Annual B’Nai B’Rith Sports Lodge Awards Dinner on January 25, 1959, signed by 34 in various ink colors (mostly red) including vintage signatures of Johnny Unitas, Whitey Fo rd , El s t o n Howard, Alex Webster, Harry Hershfield, Joe Cronin, Stanley Dancer, Bob Turley, Toots Shor, Rafer Johnson, Dolph Schayes, Pete Dawkins, Bill Haughton, Haskell Cohen, and many other dignitaries.

Johnny Unitas was coming off his tremendous performance in the NFL Championship game, a thrilling 23-17 overtime victory over the New York Giants on December 28, 1958, now known as ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played,’ a sporting moment which helped transition the NFL into the mainstream of America. All bold, high-grade signatures. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA and James Spence Authentication (JSA).

Starting Bid $200

8197) Harold Baines Game-Worn 2000 Chicago White Sox Jersey .Harold Baines’s game-used official Chicago White Sox black-and-

white pinstriped home jersey from the 2000 season. The jersey features the “Sox” logo and his number “3” on the chest, with “Baines” and “3” on the back. The left sleeve bears an embroidered “Comiskey Park” patch.

The front left tail has the Majestic Athletic Authentic Collection tag, with a flag tag indicating size “48,” and a strip tag noting the player number, size, and season, “3 48 00.” In fine condition. A fantastic gamer from the recently elected Hall of Famer’s penultimate season. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Chicago White Sox and a Mears letter of opinion, grading the jersey as “A10” with respect to characteristics and game use.

Starting Bid $300

8198) Frank ‘Home Run’ Baker Signature intage fountain pen signature, “J. Franklin Baker,” on an off-white 4 x V

.75 slip clipped from a check. Double-matted and framed with a postswing photo of ‘Home Run’ Baker to an overall size of 20.5 x 16.5. In fine condition, with check cancellation holes touching the first letter of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8200) Baseball and Football Group of (17) Signed Checks Group lot of 17 checks signed

8199) Frank ‘Home Run’ Baker Signature V . intage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes from Frank Baker,”

on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. Reverse postmarked at Trappe, Maryland on December 12, 1959. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

by a notable baseball or football hero, ranging in size from 6 x 2.75 to 8.25 x 3.25, with the majority filled out by the player or coach, including: Richie Ashburn, Doug Atkins, Chuck Bednarik, Lou Brock, Tony Canadeo, Mickey Cochrane (also endorsed on reverse), Bill Dudley, Ralph Kiner, Yale Lary, George McAfee, Willie McCovey, Lenny Moore, Clark Shaughnessy, Duke Snider, Charley Trippi, Clyde Turner, and Steve Van Buren (also endorsed on reverse). In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8201) Baseball Executives Group Lot: Landis, Johnson, and Harridge Three TLSs from notable baseball executives Kenesaw Landis, Ban Johnson,

and Will Harridge, each one page, dated between 1915 and 1941. The Landis letter, Commissioner of Baseball letterhead, December 12, 1941, addressed to Donald N. Clark, in part: “Your request of October 6 did not reach me until today, when I have gotten back to the office from a session in the hospital and recuperation therefrom.” The Johnson letter, American League Professional Base Ball Club of Chicago letterhead, August 30, 1915, addressed to T. L. Huston, secretary of the New York Yankees, in full: “I have approved and return herewith contracts with the following New York players: B. B. Meadows—1915 and 1916, Ernest Krueger—1915, Walter C. Pipp—1916.” The Harridge letter, The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs letterhead, July 1, 1947, addressed to Paul Schreiber of the Boston Base Ball Club, in part: “As you will note by the attached bulletin, Joe Cronin, who will manage the American League All-Star team, has selected you as his batting practice pitcher. The game will be played at Wrigley Field, Chicago…The American League will be the Road Team and players have been requested to bring with them their road uniforms bearing club number. Joe Cronin has asked that members of the team meet with him at Wrigley Field at eleven-thirty Tuesday morning.” In overall very good to fine condition, with feathering to Johnson, a rusty paperclip impression to Harridge, and light stains and a tack hole to Landis. The Harridge letter is accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a press release issued by the American League listing the roster of their All-Star team, and the Johnson letter is accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8202) Baseball Executives Group Lot: O’Malley, Veeck, Yawkey, and Giles Four items signed by notable baseball executives Walter O’Malley, Warren

Giles, Bill Veeck, and Tom Yawkey, including: a TLS from O’Malley, signed “Walter,” Los Angeles Dodgers letterhead, August 13, 1968, addressed to E. J. Bavasi, president of the San Diego Baseball Company, in part: “I have just seen copy of letter to Col. Burns from Crocker Citizens Bank re Davis. This and some letters you have written, plus your conversations with Fresco, have me puzzled as to the facts”; a TLS from Giles, signed “Warren C. Giles,” The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs letterhead, December 17, 1965, addressed to National League president Phil Piton, in part: “The National League representatives on the High School Committee will be John Holland, of Chicago, and John McHale, of Atlanta”; a TLS from Veeck, signed “Bill Veeck,” St. Louis Browns letterhead, April 16, 1952, addressed to Jim Raglin of the Nebraska State Journal, in part: “Both articles were real nice, and at least we got publicity on the game even if we never got to play it”; and a ballpoint signature, “Tom Yawkey,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip affixed to a color Perez-Steele postcard of the longtime Red Sox owner. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the Veeck letter, and a full letter of authenticity from JSA for the O’Malley letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8204) Baseball Hall of Famer (5) Group Lot .Five items: a set of three gold Hall of Fame plaque cards for Cool Papa 8203) Baseball Hall of Famer (12) Group Lot Group lot of 12 ink signatures of baseball Hall of Famers, the majority

penned on index cards or government postcards, with players including: Jim Bottomley, Hank Greenberg, Harry Hooper, Cal Hubbard, Joe McCarthy, Sam Rice, Eppa Rixey, Al Simmons, Billy Southworth, Paul Waner (envelope), Willie Wells, and Zack Wheat. In overall fine condition. Each item is individually encapsulated in either a SGC/JSA or PSA/ DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

8205) Baseball Hall of Famer (6) Group Lot .Group of six photos signed in ink or felt tip by a Hall of Fame baseball

player, ranging in size from 3 x 5 to 5.5 x 3.5, including: Max Carey, Kiki Cuyler, Bucky Harris, George Kelly, Rube Marquard, and Edd Roush.

The Carey postcard photo is signed on the reverse. In overall very good to fine condition, with old clear tape over Cuyler’s signature. The photos are individually encapsulated in PSA/DNA authentication holders.

Starting Bid $200

Bell, Dizzy Dean, and Hank Greenberg, each signed in ink or felt tip by the pictured ballplayer; a 1956 Artvue Type 2 black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card for Joe Cronin, who has signed in fountain pen; and a 1953 Artvue Type 1 black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card for Frank Frisch, who has signed in black ballpoint. In overall fine condition. The Cronin, Dean, and Frisch plaques are individually encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication and grading holders, with the autographs on the Cronin and Frisch plaques evaluated as “MINT 9” and “NM–MT 8.”

Starting Bid $200

8206) Baseball Hall of Famers and Executives Group of (7) Signed Photographs

.Uncommon group lot of seven photos of Hall of Fame baseball players and executives, glossy and pearl-finish, ranging in size from 9 x 7 to 8 x 10, signed in ink or ballpoint by the pictured subject: Leo Durocher, Ford Frick, Frankie Frisch, Warren Giles, Burleigh Grimes, Bob Meusel, and Joe Sewell. In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creases, clipped corners, and trimmed edges.

Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8207) Baseball Hall of Famers Group of (5) Signed Covers Highly appealing group lot of five FDCs

with cachets honoring the centennial of baseball, each postmarked at Cooperstown on June 12, 1939, each individually signed in ballpoint or fountain pen by a Hall of Fame baseball player: “J. Franklin Baker, Trappe, Md.,” “Rogers Hornsby,” “Charles A. Kind Nichols,” “Mel Ott,” and “Tris Speaker.” Each cover also bears a three-cent postage stamp honoring baseball’s 100th anniversary, which was issued in conjunction with the dedication and opening of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. In overall fine condition. Each cover is individually encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder and accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Tris Speaker was elected to the Hall as a member of its second class in 1937, and was honored at the first induction ceremonies in 1939. Kid Nichols became the youngest pitcher to join the 300 Win Club and was elected to the Hall of Fame by way of the Veteran’s Committee in 1949. Legendary National League hitter and two-time Triple Crown winner Rogers Hornsby was elected to the Hall in 1942.

Remembered as the home run king of the deadball era, Frank Baker was elected as a Hall of Famer in 1955. Famed for his high leg kick and extreme left-handed power, Mel Ott became the first National Leaguer to surpass 500 home runs and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1951.

Starting Bid $300

8208) Chief Bender Signed Photograph

Scarce vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 team photo of the Souderton baseball

club, with Bender pictured to far left as the team’s mentor and coach, signed in fountain pen on the front and on the reverse, “’Chief ’ Bender.” In very good to fine condition, with a few creases, mild edge rippling, and silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8209) Moe Berg Autograph Letter Signed Fascinating and lengthy ALS

signed “Love, Moe,” penned neatly on 34 notebook pages, each measuring 3.75 x 2.5, December 2, 1932.

In part: “En route—air-plane—Fukuoka, Japan (island of Kyushu) S. W. Japan—to Keijo capital of Korea—depart 11:40 AM, arrive Keijo 3:50 PM same day—I am writing this on a little pad I have in my pocket—in another letter sent out you have air-log of the trip—beautiful day—sun & ideal for air travel—safe as it is in the U.S.—tri-motor Topper—Wright engine planes about an hour after leaving Japan lose sight of the mainland, but at no time lose sight of some land—Tsushima Island in the Korean channel in sight big part of way—see Korea about 1 PM, change planes at Urusan Korea (called Tyosen, or Khosen)—the people wear funny-looking high head-gear & white dresses—got a glimpse of them at the air-port—bigger (taller) than the Japanese—men & women in white—now riding smoothly over Korea (2:50 P.M.) due in one hour at Keijo=Seoul—rather mountainous country with little villages in the valleys— small streams—we are travelling between 1500 & 2000 metres (I think) high (in other plane had (2) pilots & with me, radio man (8 seater) here—2 pilots—I am only passenger riding Fukuokato Keijo.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unaddressed mailing envelope imprinted with Berg’s return address on the flap. The consignor notes that this was written to Berg’s brother, and maintained by the family until it was sold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8210) Lou Brock and Bill Mazeroski Signed Programs

Two programs: one for Lou Brock Day on September 26, 1979, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Lou Brock, HOF 85, H 3023,” with a facsimile signature to the lower right; and one for Maz Nostalgia Night on August 7, 1987, signed in black felt tip, “Bill Mazeroski, 7 All Star Games, 8 Golden Gloves, 1706 DPs.” Brock is double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14, and Mazeroski is double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 13 (both using UV-protectant glass and acid free mats). In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8211) Roy Campanella Signature Fountain pen signature, “Roy Campanella,” on an off-white 5.5 x 1.5

card clipped from a government postcard, which bears an affixed image of the Dodgers great. In fine condition, with a light postal cancellation.

Accompanied by a modern glossy photo of Campanella in uniform. Precertified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8212) Roy Campanella Signed Receipt DS, one page, 5 x 3, January 2, 1951. Return receipt card from the Post

Office Department of Brooklyn, New York, affirming the delivery of insured parcel No. 11499 to “Dodgers,” located at “215 Montague St.,” and postmarked at Jamaica, New York, on January 2, 1951. Signed on the reverse in pencil by Roy Campanella, and dated in another hand. In fine condition.

The receipt is accompanied by a TLS from Brooklyn Dodgers Vice President Buzzie Bavasi, signed “Buzzie,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Brooklyn National League Baseball Club letterhead, December 28, 1950, addressed to his team’s All-Star catcher, in full: “There are several matters to take up at this time. First of all, I am enclosing your 1951 contract with the Brooklyn Club which calls for a salary of $18,500.00. I know that you perhaps will be disappointed, but after giving it some thought, I feel that this contract is fair to both you and the club. I have the letter written that you requested, but I will be unable to mail it to you until we can get together on a contract. I doubt that the party who is to receive the letter will accept the letter if you have not signed a contract. We should have no trouble on this. If you care to call me, I will be free to see you at any time.”

A carbon copy of the above letter is included, as is a carbon copy of a followup letter from Bavasi to Campanella, dated January 12, 1951, which reads, in full: “I have discussed the situation with Mr. O’Malley and both of us feel that the contract I am enclosing is fair to both you and the club. Of course, I am keeping in mind the $1500 that I have in the right hand drawer. If you do not care to sign this contract bring it in and we can discuss it further, but I think that after you give it some consideration you will realize that this contract, plus $1,500 is quite adequate.” A pencil notation along the bottom indicates that the contract in question was signed on December 29, 1950.

Given that Campanella led all National League catchers in home runs (31) and RBI (89) in 1950—his home run total led all major league catchers and his RBI total was second only to Yogi Berra’s total of 124—Bavasi was almost certainly correct in his thinking that Campanella would have been disappointed with the $18,500 amount. Campanella did indeed sign the offered contract on December 29, 1950, which, as was referenced in Bavasi’s second letter, included a cash bonus of $1,500. The prolonged contract negotiations did not affect Campanella’s play in the upcoming season. In 1951, the Dodgers star catcher responded by batting .325 with 33 home runs and 108 RBI, numbers which earned him his first National League MVP Award. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8213) Roberto Clemente 1972 Signed Personal Check (Last Season) - PSA/DNA MINT 9 Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in blue ink by Clemente, “Roberto Clemente,” payable to Saint Francis for $8.43, August 23, 1972.

In Near Mint overall condition. On August 23rd the Pirates were in San Francisco to wrap up a three game series; Clemente, who had been injured for much of the month, went 0-4 in a shutout loss. Clemente is sought-after in personal checks, and this example dates to his final season—just months before he died in a tragic plane crash while en route to deliver humanitarian aid to Nicaragua. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the signature graded MINT 9.

Starting Bid $500

8214) Eddie Cicotte Signature Vintage ink signature, “Eddie V. Cicotte,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. Reverse bears collector’s pencil notations and postmarked at Detroit on February 15, 1949. In fine condition, with a faint postal impression from reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8215) Roberto Clemente Signature Purple ballpoint signature, “Roberto

Clemente,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 sheet. Matted and framed with a photo collage of the Pirates legend to an overall size of 14.5 x 20.5. In very good to fine condition, with two diagonal creases, and light smudging to the last two letters of the signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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8216) Ty Cobb Signature Fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an orange 2.25 x 1

sheet. Matted and framed with a limited edition silver gelatin photo of Cobb tipping his hat, numbered 147/5000, to an overall size of 16.5 x 16.25. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and a central vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8217) Ty Cobb 1955 Signed Photograph - PSA/DNA NM-MT 8 Exceptional matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait

of Cobb with the Philadelphia Athletics at the end of his incredible career, neatly signed in his typical green fountain pen, “In appreciation, Ty Cobb, 4/14/55,” with a removed inscription above. The removal does not detract from the excellence of this fantastic signed portrait. In fine condition, with light subtle creasing below his chin.

Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the nice signature graded “NM-MT 8.”

Starting Bid $500

8218) Ty Cobb Signed Check - PSA MINT 9 The Bank of California check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Cobb, “Tyrus R. Cobb,” payable to H. B. Thomas & Co. for $90.45, July 22, 1935.

In fine condition. A desirable check dating to just seven years after his playing career came to an end, and one year before his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame—most Cobb checks that are seen are from decades later. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “MINT 9.”

Starting Bid $300

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8220) Eddie Collins Signature Large

8219) Ty Cobb Signed HOF Card - PSA/DNA Artvue Type I black-and-white Hall of

Fame plaque card, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Ty Cobb, 3/16/60,” and on the reverse in his typical green fountain pen, “Ty Cobb.” In fine condition, with trivial toning to the lower right corner. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

8221) Dizzy Dean Signed Photograph V . intage glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Dean warming

up on the field as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tom, Best Wishes, From Your Pal, ‘Dizzy’ Dean.” Affixed to a same-size mount. In very good to fine condition, with pin holes to top and bottom borders, a trimmed top edge, and some surface marks.

Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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vintage fountain pen signature, “Eddie Collins,” on an off-white 4 x 6 sheet of Collins’s personal stationery, with mounted image of Collins in the dugout. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Spectacular rookie portrait of Joltin’ Joe, signed in mid-summer 1936

8223) Joe DiMaggio Signed Photograph - PSA MINT 9 Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of DiMaggio during his rookie season

with the New York Yankees, beautifully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tex Sullivan, Best Wishes, J. DiMaggio, 7/14/36.” In fine condition, with a few light surface impressions. A superb example of one of the first sightings of this iconic Joe DiMaggio pose, which is strikingly similar to the ones featured on many of his most popular trading cards.

Amidst his first big league season, DiMaggio was quickly making a name for himself in the heart of the star-studded Yankee lineup: when he signed this exemplary photograph, just 63 games into his career, he was hitting .342 with 12 home runs, 7 triples, and 64 RBI. He finished out his rookie campaign with a .323 average, 29 homers, and a Major League–leading 15 triples to finish eighth in that year’s MVP voting. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the autograph graded MINT 9.

Starting Bid $300

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8224) Hugh Duffy Signature Vintage fountain pen signature, “Hugh Duffy, Boston Red Sox,” on a 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8226) Jimmie Foxx Signature Vintage ballpoint sig-

nature, “Jimmie Foxx,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 irregularly trimmed slip stapled to an index card with typed caption. In very good to fine condition, with a strip of light toning to the bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8229) Jimmie Foxx Signed Photograph Classic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 George Burke photo of

Foxx in his powerful batting stance during his Red Sox heyday, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Roy, You are a swell guy, Jimmie Foxx.” Reverse bears Burke’s “Geo. Burke, Photo, 847 Belmont Ave., Chicago” stamp on the reverse. In very good condition, with staining to the edges and light speckling to the image. Foxx is very scarce in signed photos of this size, and Burke’s photos are of the utmost desirability among collectors—he is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest baseball photographers of his day, with many of his images being used in the iconic Goudey baseball card sets of the early 1930s. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA as a “Type I” Burke photograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8227) Nellie Fox Signed Photograph and Stamp Block Two items: a vintage pearl-finish

3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Nellie Fox in his Chicago White Sox uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Nelson Fox”; and a block of four 3-cent postage stamps honoring the “Centennial of Baseball,” signed on the upper left stamp in ink, “Nelson Fox.” In overall very good condition, with overall creasing, surface impressions from a postal cancellation, and a very short tear to the bottom edge of photo, and fair to weak contrast to stamp signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Gehrig’s June payroll check from the historic 1927 ‘Murderer’s Row’ season

8230) Lou Gehrig Signed 1927 New York Yankees Payroll Check - PSA/DNA NM-MT 8

The American League Base Ball Club of New York, Inc., payroll check, 9 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Jacob Ruppert as president, payable to Louis Gehrig for $707.52, June 15, 1927. Endorsed neatly on the reverse in fountain pen by Lou Gehrig, and vertically countersigned on the front by Ed Barrow as secretary. In fine condition. Anchoring the heart of the notorious 1927 New York Yankees ‘Murderer’s Row’ lineup as the cleanup hitter behind Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig started off the season at a sweltering pace—by the time he received this payroll check, he had already tallied 14 home runs and 60 RBI, and was batting .391. He finished with a record-breaking 173 RBI, was named the American League’s MVP, and led the Yankees to a then-league record 110 wins and a fourgame sweep of the Pirates in the World Series. The 1927 Yankees are considered by many to be the greatest team in baseball history, and this payroll check for their iconic cleanup man—signed by three Hall of Famers—is a magnificent relic from the legendary season.

Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as NM-MT 8, and accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $5,000

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8231) Lou Gehrig Signed Photograph Magnificent vintage matte-finish 8 x 9.75 full-length photo of Gehrig

during New York Yankees spring training at Miller Huggins Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lou, with kindest regards, Cordially, Lou Gehrig, 3/25/31.” Lower left corner signed by the photographer, “Thorne,” with reverse bearing a Thorne Studios photography stamp. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges,

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scattered creasing, and slight fading to ink; the flaws in no way detract from the otherwise sensational pose. Thorne Studios was one of several photography studios used by the Yankees to take official publicity photos for the club. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $900

‘The Iron Horse’ at St. Pete training, days before the premiere of Rawhide 8232) Lou Gehrig Signed Photograph Vintage glossy

4.75 x 3.75 photo of Lou Gehrig in his New York Yankees uniform during 1938 spring training, signed neatly in blue ink.

Reverse of photo bears excellent collector’s notations dating to March 1938, which read: “St. Petersburg training ground for New York Yankees, World Champions. Taken only a day or two after coming to city after signing contract for $39,000 and day or two before world premier of ‘Rawhide,’ his first movie, was held in St. Petersburg. The other man in the picture is a movie man asking him to pose for some more movie pictures. Gehrig is the highest paid baseball player this year and is considered the best first baseman in baseball.” Also included is a vintage glossy 4.75 x 3.75 photo of Gehrig signing autographs in St. Pete, with notations on reverse reading: “March 1938, About to sign Jean’s autograph book after getting off bus which brought World’s Champion Yankees of New York to play practice game with St. Louis Cardinals.” In fine condition, with a very slight surface tear to the upper border. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $900

8233) Hank Greenberg Signed 8 x 10 Photo Glossy 8 x 10 close-

up photo of the Hall of Fame first baseman in his Detroit Tigers uniform, signed in black felt tip by Hank Greenberg. In fine condition, with a few faint surface marks and a crease to lower left corner. Precertified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8234) Lefty Grove Signed Photograph Vintage glossy 7 x 9 full-

length photo of Lefty Grove pitching in his Boston Red Sox uniform, signed in black ink by the Hall of Fame ace (“7/810”). Reverse bears a Herman Seid press credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with faint emulsion loss to upper border, and some light silvering and creasing. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $100

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8235) Lefty Grove Signed Photograph Vintage glossy 11 x 13.75

photo of Grove throwing a warm-up pitch in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to his teammate, “To My Good Friend, Bing Miller, from, Lefty Grove.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, chips and paper loss to edges, and a few tape-repaired tears; in spite of its flaws, this is an attractive image of the 300-game winner, which is made all the more desirable

by Groves’s dedication to his “Good Friend,” Bing Miller, whose walk-off double in Game 5 of the 1929 World Series earned the A’s their first title in 16 seasons. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8236) Lefty Grove Signed Photograph Excellent vintage glossy 7 x 9 full-length photo of Lefty Grove delivering a pitch during warm-ups as a member of the Boston Red Sox, signed in blue ballpoint. Reverse bears an International News Photos stamp and pencil notations dating the image to 1938. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, and some small mailing clasp surface impressions to the top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8237) Harry Heilmann Signature Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Miss

Eckmam, Best regards, Harry Heilmann,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. In very good to fine condition, with overall toning.

Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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8238) Harry Heilmann Signature Vintage ink

signature, “Harry E. Heilmann,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard bearing a small affixed image of the Detroit Tigers legend. Reverse addressed in Heilmann’s own hand, postmarked May 25, 1936. In fine condition, with light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8239) Rogers Hornsby 1939 Signed Typed Letter Typed letter signed “Rog-

ers Hornsby,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Rogers Hornsby Baseball College letterhead, January 23, 1939. Letter to Floyd Wilke of J. C. College, in part: “Some time ago you made inquiry regarding my Baseball College…Are you planning to attend? You will be interested to know that Gerald Walker, Alphonse Thomas, Lon Warneke, Charlie Berry, and Dave Keefe, as well as other noted baseball stars, will be among the instructors. An important thing to consider is the fact that there will be present at the college the Scouts from the various major and minor leagues throughout the country…That will give you a particular opportunity to get a good offer and make a connection with the league in which you are most interested.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to upper left.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8243) Rogers Hornsby Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page,

8240) Rogers Hornsby Signed Envelope Chicago National League Ball Club mailing envelope, postmarked in

Chicago, Illinois, on May 3, 1930, addressed in fountain pen by Rogers Hornsby, who signs in the upper left corner. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and two envelope glue-related stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8.5 x 11, St. Louis National Baseball Club letterhead, November 5, 1932. Letter to Holman Wilson, in full: “I have your letter and want to thank you for your well wishes.” In fine condition, with a tape-repaired tear to upper left corner and a few light stains. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8241) Rogers Hornsby Signed HOF Card - PSA/ DNA Albertype Type II black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Rogers Hornsby.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

8244) Walter Johnson Typed Letter Signed Rare TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 7, 1925. Letter to Leo 8242) Walter Johnson Signature Vintage ink signature, “Walter Johnson,” on an off-white 2.75 x .75

slip clipped from a bank check. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Bicher, in full: “Your letter of Oct. 14th was sidetracked with a deluge of World Series mail, and not brought to my attention till a few days ago. I suppose your bazaar is over by this time. If not, please advise, and I will be glad to send you a ball. If it is over, and you will remind me some other time, I will be glad to oblige you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8245) Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale Signed Covers Two covers signed by the Dodgers pitching duo: a Gateway cover with a silk cachet honoring Sandy Koufax, who signs in blue ballpoint; and a Zaso cover with a silk cachet honoring Don Drysdale, who signs in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. The covers are individually encapsulated in PSA/DNA authentication holders.

Starting Bid $200

8246) Bill Klem Signature Vintage fountain

pen signature, “W. J. Klem,” on an offwhite 6 x 4.5 sheet affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Klem’s own hand, postmarked at Miami Beach, Florida, on May 10, 1949. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8247) Nap Lajoie Signature Vintage ink sig-

nature, “Larry Lajoie, 9–27–51,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government card, with Lajoie adding the address on the reverse, postmarked at Daytona Beach on September 28, 1951. In fine condition, with light fingerprinting to signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8248) Nap Lajoie Signature Vintage ink signature, “Napoleon Lajoie, 7–13–36,” on a light pink

4.25 x 4.75 album page. In fine condition, with a faint central horizontal fold. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. A desirable and uncommon example of Lajoie signing his full name.

Starting Bid $200

8249) Nap Lajoie Signed Book Page Page removed

from a Who’s Who in Baseball book, 5.75 x 9, page 331 with descriptions for Napoleon Lajoie and Rabbit Maranville, signed in the upper portion in black ballpoint, “Larry Lajoie, 6–11–56.” In fine condition, with a trimmed left edge and two mailing folds.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8250) Connie Mack Signature Vintage foun-

8253) Mickey Mantle Signed Book Signed book:

8251) Connie Mack Signed HOF Card PSA/DNA Scarce Artvue Type I

8254) Mantle, DiMaggio, and Williams Signed Photograph Large and desir-

tain pen signature, “Connie Mack,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. Reverse addressed in Mack’s own hand and postmarked in Philadelphia on September 24, 1938. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling and two tiny tack holes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Connie Mack.” In fine condition, with slight bleeding to ink in his surname. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

The Mickey Mantle Story. Third printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1956.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 108 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ballpoint, “Best wishes, Mickey Mantle.” In fine condition, with wear and some tears to dust jacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

able 14 x 10.5 paperstock photo of the legendary outfielders with bats on their shoulders, signed in blue felt tip by Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, and Ted Williams. Displayed on a 15 x 12.25 wooden plaque with “Legends of the Game” nameplate below. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8252) Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris Dual Signed 1983 All Star Baseball Amazing dual-signed ball with Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, signed at the 1983 50th Anniversary All Star Game at Comiskey Park, Chicago. The Official All Star Ball features bold ink signatures, “Mickey Mantle,” across the sweet spot, and “Roger Maris,” on the south panel. Interestingly, the MLB balls in 1983 were produced in Haiti, and the country’s name is printed directly on the sweet spot, but does not interfere with Mantle’s signature. A tremendous dual-signed ball from the ‘M&M Boys,’ almost two decades after their magical run at Babe Ruth’s home run record. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA). Pre-certified by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $400

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8255) Rabbit Maranville and Bill McKechnie Signed Album Page Vintage foun-

The tragic Yankee captain

tain pen signatures, “Rabbit Maranville” and “W. B. McKechnie,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page, which is also signed by their Boston Braves teammate Al Spohrer. Another hand has added to the upper portion, “Boston Braves 1932.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8256) Rabbit Maranville Signed Photograph Inside front cover of Baseball Magazine from June 1935, 8.25 x 10.5, depicting Maranville in his Boston Braves uniform standing with teammate Babe Ruth, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Geo. Roper, from, Rabbit Maranville.”

In fine condition, with trimmed edges and tape remnants to upper corners.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8258) Thurman Munson Signed Photograph Glossy 4 x 5 photo of Munson in the dugout wearing his Yankees

uniform, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lee, Thurman Munson.” In fine condition, with a few light creases. Encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “Mint 9.”

Starting Bid $200

8259) Stan Musial Signed Jersey

8257) Willie Mays Signature Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best Wishes, Willie Mays,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. Reverse addressed in Mays’s own hand, postmarked at New York City on April 26, 1952. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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Official Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown Collection St. Louis Cardinals baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, beautifully signed in black felt tip on the front, “Stan ‘The Man’ Musial, 3630 Hits, HOF 69, HRs 475.” In fine condition. A gorgeous, classic jersey boasting a huge signature from the legendary Cardinal. Precertified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8260) New York Giants 1936 Signed Baseball Official Spald-

ing National League (Frick) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by 24 members of the 1936 National League champion New York Giants team, including: Mel Ott, Carl Hubbell, Travis Jackson, Roy Spencer, Dick Coffmann, Mark Koenig, Jo-Jo Moore, Frank Gabler, Whitey Whitehead, Harry Danning, Jimmie Ripple, Eddie Mayo, Freddie Fitzsimmons (ss), Hank Leiber (ss), Harry Gumbert, Sam Leslie, Frank Snyder, Dolf Luque, Slick Castleman, Al Smith (2), Gus Mancuso, George ‘Kiddo’ Davis, Hal Schumacher, and Dick Bartell. Johnny McCarthy and Bill Terry are clubhouse. In very good to fine condition, with a thin coating of shellac, some signatures light, and scattered staining affecting appearance. Accompanied by the damaged original cardboard baseball box. The NL champs lost 4-2 to their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, in the 1936 World Series. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8261) New York Yankees 1928 Signed Baseball Official Reach American

League (Barnard) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by more than 17 members of the 1928 World Series champion New York Yankees team, including: Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Waite Hoyt, Bill Dickey, Joe Dugan, Mark Koenig, Rosy Ryan, Johnny Grabowski (2), Cedric Durst, Ben Paschal, Mike Gazella, Tom Zachary, Myles Thomas, Art Fletcher, Hank Johnson, Fred Heimach, and Benny Bengough. Babe Ruth is clubhouse. In very good to fine condition, with a thin coating of shellac, many of the signatures quite light, and a scratch passing through the first letter of Gehrig’s last name. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

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Signed by the ‘34 Bronx Bombers, including Ruth and Gehrig

8262) New York Yankees 1934 Signed Baseball Official Reach American League (Har-

ridge) baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by 21 members of the 1934 New York Yankees team, including: Babe Ruth (ss), Lou Gehrig (lightly, over league stamp), Earle Combs, Bill Dickey, Red Ruffing, Johnny Allen, Dixie Walker, Danny MacFayden, Red Rolfe, Don Heffner, John Broaca, Ben Chapman, Joe Sewell, Myril Hoag, Johnny Murphy, Frank Crosetti, Jack Saltzgaver, Sam Byrd, Art Jorgens, Jimmie DeShong, and Russ Van Atta. Burleigh Grimes and Lefty Gomez are clubhouse. In very good to fine condition, with a thin coating of shellac, a small scuff to Ruth’s signature, and Gehrig’s signature light and moderately contrasted as he signed over “Official American League Ball.” Accompanied by the damaged original cardboard baseball box. In Ruth’s final season in New York, the Yankees finished second to Detroit; Gehrig won the Triple Crown, hitting .363 with 49 homers and 166 RBI. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

8263) New York Yankees 1938 World Series Champions Team Signed Baseball with Gehrig and DiMaggio An OAL (Harridge) ball with

bold stampings, signed in blue ink by the following 18 members of the 1938 New York Yankees World Series Champion team: SWEET SPOT Lou Gehrig (sweet spot, “6” with some slight bleeding) EAST PANEL - Powell and Bill Dickey WEST PANEL - Lefty Gomez, Rolfe, Andrews, Fletcher, Henrich and Chandler NORTH PANEL - Chas. Ruffing, Sundra, Glenn, Joe Gordon and Selkirk SOUTH PANEL - Crosetti, Joe DiMaggio, Wes Ferrell and Hadley. Signatures range in grade from (“5-9”, averaging “7”). All of the official ball stampings remain bold and legible and the ball has been coated with a light layer of protective shellac. There are a few extremely minor areas of light discoloration, however, they do not significantly detract from the overall excellent condition of the ball.

The 1938 season would mark the Yankees third (out of an eventual four) consecutive World Championships, thanks in large part to the performances of both Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig, who would combine for 83 home runs and an incredible 326 RBI. On the mound the Yankees would be led

by Lefty Gomez’ league-leading 21 wins and 2.33 ERA. An outstanding team ball from the height of the Yankees’ late 1930’s baseball dynasty. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA), Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) and SGC Authentication. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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8264) New York Yankees 1936 World Series Champions Team Signed Baseball with Gehrig and DiMaggio A few years after Babe

Ruth retired, the New York Yankees became Lou Gehrig’s team, with the 1936 season being the first World Series title for the ‘Ruth-less’ Yankees, which led to a four-year run of Yankees World Series titles. This Tober (USA) baseball has been signed by 28 members of this team, all in black fountain pen, containing six Hall of Famers plus the very rare Willard Hershberger signature. SWEET SPOT - Lou Gehrig and Bump Hadley. EAST PANEL - Fletcher, Selkirk, Hoag, Willie Brown and Malone.

WEST PANEL - Glenn, Tamulis, Nolen Richardson, Lefty Gomez, Broaca and Heffner. NORTH PANEL - Joe McCarthy (CH), Sundra, Chandler, Kleinhans, Dixie Walker, Saltzgaver, Bill Dickey and “Ruffing.” SOUTH PANEL - Rolfe, Murphy, Joe DiMaggio (“5”), Willard Hershberger (d. 1940), Tony Lazzeri and Jorgens.

LABEL - Roy Johnson.

The Joe McCarthy and Artie Fletcher signatures have been deemed to be clubhouse examples. Tremendous Yankees teamsigned baseball from the first of four consecutive Lou Gehrig-led World Series Champions, which includes a very scarce Willard Hershberger signature. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA), and Beckett Authentication Services (BAS). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1,000

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8266) New York Yankees 1939 World Series Champions Team Signed Baseball with Gehrig and DiMaggio

The 1939 New York Yankees swept the Cincinnati Reds in four games for their fourth consecutive World Series Championship, a record at the time that was eventually eclipsed by the 1949-53 New York Yankees, a squad that won five straight. This dominant team won the American League title by 17 games, with each starting player belting out double digit home runs. One of those players was new first baseman Babe Dahlgren, who replaced the standard bearer Lou Gehrig on May 2 of that year, ending Gehrig’s Iron Horse record of 2,130 consecutive games played.

Gehrig’s removing himself from the lineup is why this signed baseball is so very special. There are only a handful of 1939 team-signed baseballs WITH Gehrig. In playing only a month of the season, and with his illness rapidly deteriorating his ability to sign, there were so few opportunities for Gehrig to sign any of item, let alone a team-signed baseball. This off white OAL Spalding baseball contains 24 fountain pen signatures. SWEET SPOT - Chas. Ruffing EAST PANEL - Hadley, Knickerbocker, Jorgens, “Hoot” Pearson and Lou Gehrig WEST PANEL - Crosetti, Schreiber, Donald, Russo and Rosar NORTH PANEL - Lefty Gomez, Henrich, Chandler, Murphy, Rolfe, Keller and Sundra SOUTH PANEL - Powell, Dahlgren, Selkirk, Joe Gordon, Joe DiMaggio and Bill Dickey The ball itself has some areas of scuffing, with the label scuffed enough where the name “AMERICAN” and portions of “LEAGUE BALL” has been enhanced. Signatures range from “5-7” with a few lesser. The Gehrig and DiMaggio signatures are better, with a small scrape near the top of Gehrig.

According to multiple authenticators, the Bill Dickey signature has been determined to be clubhouse, with JSA and PSA/DNA adding Gomez to the clubhouse list. This is an extremely rare team-signed baseball including Joe DiMaggio and the rare Lou Gehrig signature. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA), and Beckett Authentication Services (BAS). Pre-certified by PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

8267) New York Yankees 1952 World Series Champions Team Signed Baseball with 25 signatures This OAL Reach (Harridge) ball, with bold stampings, signed in black ink by 24 members of the

1952 New York Yankees World Series Champion team, including five Hall of Famers, with Berra signing twice. Includes: SWEET SPOT - Stengel (CH). EAST PANEL - Ostrowski, Scarborogouh, Johnny Mize, Sain, Mickey Mantle, and Collins. WEST PANEL - Bauer, Raschi, Noren and McDonald. NORTH PANEL - McDougald, Blackwell, Keller, Silvera, Phil Rizzuto, Sain and Yogi Berra. SOUTH PANEL - Houk, Babe, Woodling, Reynolds, Lopat and Yogi Berra.

Signatures range in grade from (“6-8”, averaging “7”). All of the official ball stampings are very nice. An outstanding team ball from the height of the Yankees’ late 1940s, early 1950s baseball dynasty. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Scarce team-signed oversized 1962 Yankees photo, highlighted by Mantle, Maris, Berra, and Ford 8268) New York Yankees 1962 Team-Signed Photograph Vintage matte-finish 14

x 11 photo of the 1962 New York Yankees team, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint by 31 members of the World Series–winning team, including: Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Elston Howard, Luis Arroyo, Tom Tresh, Phil Linz, Bill ‘Moose’ Skowron, Frank Crosetti, Jim Hegan, Bud Daley, Hector Lopez, Tex Clevenger, John Blanchard, Bobby Richardson, Jim Coates, Tony Kubek, Dale Long, Spud Murray (batting practice pitcher), Joe Soares (trainer), Jack Reed, Marshall Bridges, Ralph Terry, Fred Bengis (bat boy), Bill Stafford, Don Seger (trainer), Wally Moses, John Sain, Clete Boyer, and Rollie Sheldon. In very good condition, with heavy overall creasing, several edge tears (one passing through Berra’s image is repaired with tape on the reverse), loss to the upper right corner, and poor contrast to Maris’s signature. These oversized team-signed photos were only distributed to players and team personnel, and are therefore quite scarce and highly sought-after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

8269) New York Yankees 1996 World Champions Team Signed Baseball with 23 Signatures The 1996 New York Yankees re-

vealed a new generation of the Bronx Bombers’ legend by overcoming an 0-2 deficit to sweep the next four games from the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series and begin a new championship run, which would witness them take three out of the last four World titles of the millennium. This is an “Official 1996 World Series” baseball signed by 23 members of the team including: Charley Hayes, Andy Pettitte, David Cone, Jimmy Key, Derek Jeter, John Wetland (MVP), Kenny Rogers, Bernie Williams, Paul O’Neill, Mariano Rivera, and manager Joe Torre. The ball is Near Mint, the signatures are generally “8-10,” with about a half dozen lesser due to fading over time. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $100

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8270) NY Yankees: Ruppert and Barrow Group Lot Two items: a Rye National Bank

check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed

by Ed Barrow, “E. G. Barrow,” payable to M. Capiri & Co. for $94.95, January 7, 1953; and a TLS signed “Jacob Ruppert, Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 7.25, Jacob Ruppert Brewer letterhead, December 20, 1909, addressed to Carl A. Loeffler, in part: “I sincerely hope that you will succeed in your efforts to gain the desired promotion. Should any letters referring to you reach me I will, agreeable to your request, forward them to you before answering the same.” In overall fine condition. The Ruppert letter is uncommonly early, written some six years before he and Tillinghast L’Hommedieu Huston purchased the New York Yankees for $480,000. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8271) Mel Ott Autograph Letter Signed ALS, one

page, 8.5 x 8.25, Detroit Baseball Company letterhead, April 19, 1957. Brief letter to “Joseph,” in full: “If you send the photograph I will be happy to autograph and return it to you.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and a short tear to bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8272) Mel Ott Signed M114 Baseball Magazine Premium Uncommon vintage

M114 Baseball Magazine premium with a great portrait of the Hall of Fame New York Giants right fielder, 9.5 x 12, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George Roper, Lots of Luck, Mel Ott.” In fine condition, with slight smudging to lower border. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8273) Mel Ott Signed Photograph

Desirable vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Hall of Famer Mel Ott posing in his standard high leg-kick batting method, signed in fountain pen, “Mel Ott.” Reverse bears a label with typed notation, “Mel Ott Manager of the New York Giants Baseball Club—Polo Grounds—New York 1948.” Ott’s trademark leg-kick generated tons of power for the diminutive athlete, who became the first National League player to reach the coveted 500 home run milestone. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

8274) Perfect Game Pitchers Multi-Signed Baseball with 16 Signatures including Koufax and Halladay - PSA/DNA One of the rarest achievements a pitcher can attain in baseball is throwing a perfect game. In the last 97 years, only 18 pitchers have completed a game facing the minimum number of batters (27) with none of them reaching base safely by a hit, a walk or by error. 27 up and 27 down! The last recorded Perfect Game was over seven years ago, on August 15th, 2012. With the passing of Hall of Famers Roy Halladay and Jim Bunning, baseballs this complete can never be created again.This MINT condition OML Selig baseball has been boldly signed in blue ink by an astonishing total of 16 members, with each adding the date of their perfecto. These signatures grade from (“9-10”) with a couple lesser. The sweet spot contains the ubiquitous Don Larsen. One of the nicest and most complete examples you will ever see. SWEET SPOT - Don Larsen EAST PANEL - Matt Cain, Dennis Martinez, Mike Witt, Roy Halladay, and Dallas Braden WEST PANEL - Philip Humber, Jim Bunning, Sandy Koufax, and Felix Hernandez NORTH PANEL - Len Barker, Tom Browning, and Randy Johnson SOUTH PANEL - David Cone, David Wells, and Mark Buehrle One of the most exquisite multi-signed Perfect Game baseballs with 16 signatures, including Koufax, Bunning, and Roy Halladay. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

8275) Pittsburgh Pirates 19th and 20th Century Autograph Collection of (26) Impressive collection of 26 autographs of Pittsburgh Pirates players from the late 19th and early 20th century, comprised almost entirely of ink

signatures on 5 x 3 cards with a few clipped signatures, including: Claude Ritchey (matted and framed with a 1900 Sporting News supplement), Ed Abbaticchio (matted with a portrait), Max Carey, Fred Clarke, Howie Camnitz, Babe Adams, George Gibson, Chief Zimmer, Lloyd Waner, Wilbur Cooper, Tommie Leach, A. P. ‘Lefty’ Leifield, Homer Hillebrand, Elbie Fletcher, Johnny Cooney, Elmer Rae Steele, Alex McCarthy, Hans Lobert, Mike Simon, George McBride, Everett Booe, W. J. ‘Jap’ Barbeau, James Viox, Erv Kantlehner, Hal Finney, Adam Debus, and Ginger Beaumont. In overall fine condition, with heavy toning to the Ritchey slip. Accompanied by a 1900 Sporting News supplement of Beaumont.

Starting Bid $200

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“I thought you might take the job as President of the Club” 8276) Branch Rickey Typed Letter Signed

TLS, two pages, 8.25 x 10.75, St. Louis National Baseball Club letterhead, January 18, 1936. Lengthy letter to former Cardinals pitcher Eddie Dyer, in part: “You and I have talked over from time to time in the past this thing of promotion, and last spring, without any particular planning, you found yourself suddenly as manager of the Rochester club. That was undoubtedly a step in the right direction, and as I look back on it, I think you would still be the manager of the Rochester club if I had been able to have spent a day or two in Rochester, at the time. However that may be, the point now is, and the point has been for sometime past, that your work in baseball must have some sort of different identification, first, in order to maintain your present salary, and second, certainly so in order to place you in position at some time or other to increase your present income…It was with all this in mind that I wrote you suggesting a combination job, something that would justify your present salary and perhaps lead into new fields that might sooner or later mean a better opportunity for you. And when I wrote you I had in mind Columbus (Georgia) in the newly organized South Atlantic League. It has been pointed out to me that these is some sort of a tentative arrangement for a Mr. Reeves to become the President of the Columbus (Georgia) Club, Mr. Reeves owns the park, and is the most prominent figure in all his part of the country…I thought you might take the job as President of the Club…If I can without offense have Mr. Reeves consent to accept the Vice Presidency of the club, and represent the Columbus club in our affairs as Director of the South Atlantic League, subject to your orders, I think that would be the correct thing to do.” Rickey makes a few handwritten corrections to the text and signs his initials to a postscript: “I have written to Reeves. Expect an answer right away. BR.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

“With God’s help we will come through this crisis”

8277) Jackie Robinson Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 15, 1968. Letter to Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Smith in Telford, Pennsylvania, in full: “Your letter was so sympathetic at a time when we are facing a most serious family problem. It is of great comfort to know that people care and we are grateful to you. We know the only real solution is the love and understanding we as a family give our son, and it is our intention to give everything we have to pull him through this critical condition. I have faith that our family ties are strong and that with God’s help we will come through this crisis.

Again our thanks. You will never know how much your interest means to our family.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Robinson’s eldest son, Jackie Robinson, Jr., had served in the Vietnam War and was wounded in action on November 19, 1965. He struggled with addiction following his discharge from the Army, and on March 4, 1968, was arrested on a heroin possession charge in Stamford, Connecticut. The Robinsons received strong support from their closest friends, as evidenced by this heartfelt letter written by the elder Robinson nine days after his son’s arrest. The family did indeed come through the crisis—Jackie, Jr. managed to turn his life around, going on to become assistant regional director of Daytop, Inc., an addicts’ rehabilitation center in Seymour, Connecticut, before being killed in a tragic automobile accident in 1971. A wonderful letter that embodies the strength of character and sense of faith that made it possible for Jackie Robinson to break baseball’s color barrier in 1947.

Starting Bid $900

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8278) Jackie Robinson 1967 Signed Personal Check - PSA/DNA Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Robinson, “Jack R. Robinson,” payable to The Student Store for $28.11, September 13, 1967. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

8279) Jackie Robinson Signed Photograph Spectacular vintage period glossy 8 x 10 close-up portrait of Robinson

in his Brooklyn Dodgers cap, signed neatly against his white uniform in blue ballpoint (“7/8-10”). In very good overall condition, with light creasing, dings to corners, and tack holes to borders. An excellent, joyful portrayal of the historic figure who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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Reach baseball signed by the Babe and Big Train 8280) Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson Signed Baseball Official

Reach American League baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ink, “Babe Ruth,” with remnants of an inscription to “George” in Ruth’s hand on an adjoining side panel. The ball is also signed on a side panel by Walter Johnson and Connie Mack, and features five other worn and faded signatures, including one of Luke Appling. In good to very good condition, with toning to the coating of shellac, and heavy scuffing which affects Ruth’s otherwise bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

‘The Babe Bows Out,’ from the collection of a Hall of Fame sportswriter 8281) Babe Ruth Photograph Signed by Nat Fein Iconic matte-finish 12.5 x 9.75 silver gelatin print of Nat Fein’s famous

photograph ‘The Babe Bows Out,’ signed in the lower right corner in black felt tip, “Nat Fein.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 15, with a label on the back, “2010 J. G. Taylor Spink Award Winner, Bill Madden.” In fine condition, with poor-to-moderate signature contrast.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Hall of Fame sportswriter Bill Madden, in full: “Nat Fein was a friend of mine and he gave me this print of his famous photo of Babe Ruth and signed it for me a few months before his death in 2000.” Madden is remembered for covering the New York Yankees for the Daily News, and has published books on George Steinbrenner, Don Zimmer, and Lou Piniella, among others. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA for the Nat Fein and Bill Madden autographs.

As a photographer for the New York Herald Tribune, Nat Fein became known for his portraits of public figures—Albert Einstein, Ty Cobb, Queen Elizabeth, and Harry S. Truman among his notable subjects—but will forever be remembered for his Pulitzer Prize winner ‘The Babe Bows Out,’ showing Ruth bidding farewell to the crowd at Yankee Stadium on June 13, 1948, shortly before his death. A superb example of this moving image, made all the more desirable by its origin in the collection of a great sportswriter.

Starting Bid $200

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8282) Babe Ruth Signature Vintage blue ink signature,

“Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and a somewhat washedout appearance to the ink.

Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $300

8283) Babe Ruth Signed Baseball Sought-after Rawlings Official

League baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ink by Babe Ruth. Signed below on a side panel by Yankees infielder Lyn Lary, who was Ruth’s teammate from 1929 to 1933. In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling and the signature a couple of shades light.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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8284) Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball

One of the pinnacles in the entire hobby is a Babe Ruth single-signed baseball. And if Babe Ruth excelled at anything better than home runs, it was signing baseballs. There is no other item that universally inspires recognition and interest than a single-signed Ruth baseball. Although others had selected the sweet spot on which to inscribe their autographs, it was the ‘Babe’ who established this narrow leather isthmus as the most desirable

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location for a signature. This is a simply outstanding example of a Ruth masterpiece, an “Amateur League” ball that has been signed magnificently in fountain pen on the sweet spot. The lightly soiled, creamy-toned EX-MT condition ball has a gorgeous “Babe Ruth” signature averaging (“6/10”). The instant centerpiece to any baseball memorabilia collection. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2,000

8285) Babe Ruth Signed Photograph - PSA/DNA GEM MINT 10 Outstanding vintage matte-finish 7 x 10 full-length photo of Ruth wearing his New York Yankees uniform and holding a small boy in his arms, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To My Pal Earl Meador, From, Babe Ruth, Sept. 11th, 1931.” In very good

to fine condition, with some chipping and paper loss to edges; the flaws do not detract from the otherwise brilliant pose and strong signature. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “GEM MT 10.”

Starting Bid $900

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8286) Spectacular Babe Ruth Single Signed Official A.L. Barnard Baseball - PSA/DNA “NM/MT 8” LOA & FULL JSA LOA

“I swing big, with everything I’ve got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can” - the legendary words of George Herman “Babe” Ruth

No truer words were ever spoken for the immortal George Herman “Babe” Ruth lived his life to the fullest every day, emulating that care free lifestyle in the batter’s box via his seemingly infinite number of colossal swings. Unquestionably, the ‘Bambino” never feared taking his mighty cuts, proving that theory at least 714 times during his storied career with so many of his mammoth home runs testing the furthest confines of any ballpark. No baseball player before or after could possibly hope to match the dynamic charisma and diamond excellence as the incomparable Babe Ruth. His unparalleled accomplishments have set the ultimate benchmark for any professional baseball player, with his remarkable mystique placing him as the idol for an abundance of his aspiring young fans. While there are a myriad of Ruth collectibles to choose from as a testament to his majestic legacy, we cannot imagine any of them reflecting the prestige of an imposing single signed baseball. Indeed, any horsehide sphere scripted solely by Babe Ruth on the “sweet spot” resides as not only the arguable pinnacle “Ruthian” keepsake but one of the foremost mementos in the hobby. It is no secret that scripted Ruth baseballs are certainly not rare; however, extremely bold and PSA high-grade single signed specimens are few and far between, especially when the autograph is affixed to an Official American League Barnard Baseball issued during the 1929-1931 era.

With that in mind, presented here is an absolutely breathtaking PSA/DNA “NM/MT 8” single signed Babe Ruth Official A.L. horsehide sphere that

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portrays an “awe-inspiring” “Babe Ruth” script on the ball’s critical sweet spot. The time-defying black fountain pen autograph has been graded a sensational PSA 8 due to its bold quality and consistent ink strength that enables its captivated viewers to see this world-class signature from literally across the room. The highly coveted “E.S. Barnard, Official American League and Reach” stampings have all retained a majority their original print attributes; with the baseball still exhibiting a relatively clean white horsehide surface that likewise grades a stellar PSA 8. The final exclamation point is the tightly wound multi-colored stitching that portrays virtually all of its original factory issued characteristics. Ultra-desirable, high-grade Official A.L. Barnard single-signed Ruth balls stand as one of the foremost collectibles in our illustrious hobby, with their elevated pricing points virtually increasing on a daily basis. We cannot imagine a finer artifact to capture of this “greater than life” legend than one of his premier single-signed baseballs, depicting a mammoth-like bold black fountain pen “Babe Ruth” script. Simply stated, there aren’t enough aesthetically pleasing/high-grade autographed Babe Ruth baseballs to accommodate the countless number of enthusiasts who painstakingly seek one of these iconic treasures. The “Sultan of Swat” unquestionably stands alone at the top of our National Pastime’s chart with regard to his unequivocal stature, and ironically, it is his high-grade “single-signed” baseballs that likewise reside as his most coveted mementos. Courtesy of our esteemed consigner, you are now afforded a golden opportunity to capture one of those quintessential examples, and synonymous with the Bambino’s Goliath like power, hit a colossal home run of your own by placing the final bid on this exalted heirloom! Full PSA/DNA “NM/ MT 8” LOA; Full JSA/James Spence LOA Starting Bid $10,000

8287) Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Herb Pennock Signed Baseball Official American League (Barnard) baseball is boldly signed by Babe Ruth (“7/10”) on

the sweet spot. Lou Gehrig has signed a side panel, just above American League President E. S. Barnard’s facsimile signature. The large strong Gehrig signature has a small brown stain which slightly obscures the “ri” in “Gehrig,” otherwise signature grades (“5/10”).

Herb Pennock (“7/10”) has signed a side panel in black ink. Ruth, Gehrig, and Pennock, each a Hall of Famer, are the only signatures on the ball. The ball has some light soiling and is overall in excellent condition. A trio of New York Yankees greats who helped the franchise to their first four World Series titles. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2,500

8288) Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Walter Johnson Signed Album Page Truly remarkable set of vintage fountain pen signatures, “’Babe’ Ruth,” “Ty

Cobb,” and “Walter Johnson,” on an off-white 5 x 7.75 album page bearing small affixed images of each Hall of Fame ballplayer; collector’s notations date the Ruth signature to November 5, 1926, the Cobb signature to January 15, 1927, and the Johnson signature to February 1, 1927. In very good to fine condition, with several horizontal folds, light toning and wrinkling, and Johnson’s last name very light but mostly legible. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from JSA and PSA/DNA. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $900

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Tremendous signed photo of Ruth in the dugout, inscribed to fellow orphans from the St. Mary’s Industrial School 8289) Babe Ruth Signed and Inscribed George Burke Type 1 Photograph Immensely desirable vintage

matte-finish 8 x 11 George Burke Type 1 photo of Babe Ruth as a member of the New York Yankees, earnestly awaiting his opportunity to bat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my friends Moe & George, from, ‘Babe’ Ruth, Nov. 17th, 1931.”

Reverse bears Burke’s “Geo C. Burke, 847 Belmont Ave., Chicago, Ill.” stamp. Mounted by its top edge to a slightly larger archival mat board. In fine condition, with light silvering to some darker areas of the image. Consignor notes that this photograph was dedicated to his grandfather’s business partner and to the latter’s brother, both of whom were raised in the same orphanage as Ruth, who, at the age of seven, was sent to the St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys in Baltimore, Maryland.

The oft-misbehaving Ruth spent the better part of the next 12 years at the reformatory and orphanage, attaining skills such as carpentry and tailoring, while also taking to the sport of baseball under the tutelage of the school’s Prefect of Discipline, Brother Matthias Boutlier. Many of the boys at St. Mary’s played in organized leagues, and Ruth, by the time he turned 18, had become the most feared pitcher at the school.

In early 1914, and shortly after his discharge from St. Mary’s, Ruth signed his first professional baseball contract with Jack Dunn, the owner and manager of the minor-league Baltimore Orioles.

George Burke’s photos are of the utmost desirability among collectors—he is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest baseball photographers of his day, with many of his images being used in the iconic Goudey baseball card sets of the early 1930s. Boasting incredible image clarity and a superb association with Ruth’s famous rags-to-riches tale, this is an impeccable signed photograph and an ideal representation of the legendary ballplayer.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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8290) Sadaharu Oh Signed Baseball Baseball player and manager

of Chinese-Japanese descent (born 1940) who played 22 seasons for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 1959 to 1980. Oh holds and established many NPB batting records, including home runs (868), runs batted in (2,170), and slugging percentage (.634). Unbranded Kansas City Royals baseball signed on a side panel in black ballpoint by Sadaharu Oh. In fine condition, with light overall soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8291) Satchel Paige Signed Baseball Related Business Card - PSA/DNA NM-MT 8 Graded and encapsulated by PSA/ DNA NM-MT 8.

Long after his playing days were finished and a decade after being the first Negro League ball player to enter the baseball Hall of Fame, Satchel Paige was hired as a Vice President of the Springfield RedBirds, AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Largely ceremonial, Paige was once again to be part of a baseball organization. The Hall of Famer signed his team business card in blue ball point, “Satchel Paige,” grading at NM-MT 8 and encapsulated by PSA/DNA. With Paige passing away in 1982, there was not a lot of opportunity to have examples of his business card signed, making this encapsulated example very scarce.

Starting Bid $100

8292) Al Simmons Signed Photograph Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 fulllength photo of Al Simmons posing on the dugout steps with a pint-sized bat boy, taken by renowned Chicago-area baseball photographer by George Burke, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My kindest wishes to Wayne Hurst, Sincerely, Al Simmons, Nov. 21st/45.”

Reverse bears a George Burke photography stamp, which is mostly obscured by toned adhesive. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and a circular postal impression, and adhesive remnants to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8293) Tris Speaker Signed Photograph Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard

photo of Tris Speaker in uniform as manager of the Cleveland Indians, signed in blue ink. In very good to fine condition, with light brushing to the signature, and a postal cancellation to the right side. Encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

8294) Tris Speaker Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page, 5 x

6.75, personal letterhead, May 19, 1937. Letter to Forest B. Wing, in full: “Just a short note to thank you for your very kind letter of good wishes and to let you know that I am well on the road to recovery, and after a week or ten days of quiet at home will be my old self again.” Affixed to a slightly larger mount, which in turn is affixed to a black 8.5 x 11 sheet. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. In 1937, Speaker sustained a 16-foot fall while working on a flower box near a second-story window at his home. In addition to undergoing facial surgery, Speaker suffered a skull fracture, a broken arm, and possible internal injuries; true to his promise, Speaker recovered from each in short time. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8295) Honus Wagner Signature Vintage foun-

tain pen signature, “J. Honus Wagner, Pirates, 41” on an offwhite 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard.

Reverse postmarked at Philadelphia on June 8, 1941. In fine condition, with overall toning. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8298) Ed Walsh Signature Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ed A. Walsh, Hall of Fame,” on an offwhite 3.5 x 2 card. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8299) Paul Waner Signed M114 Baseball Magazine Premium Ap p eali ng v i nt age 8296) Honus Wagner Signed M114 Baseball Magazine Premium Vintage M114 Baseball Magazine premium of Wagner in a full-length

post-swing pose, 9.75 x 8.25, signed along his arm and chest in fountain pen, “J. Honus Wagner, Pirates 47.” Double-matted and framed with a descriptive caption to an overall size of 18 x 20.25. In very good condition, with scattered light creasing, a diagonal crease just touching the “J”, and the ink just a shade light but fully legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8297) Roderick Wallace Signed HOF Card PSA/DNA A r t v u e Ty p e

I black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “2-21-57, Roderick J. Wallace.” In fine condition, with a lightly penciled “x” to the lower left and light edge toning. Encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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M114 Baseball Magazine premium of the Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder with a bat on his shoulder, 9.5 x 12, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George Roper, Regards, Paul Waner.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8300) Ted Williams Signed Program Program for

“An Evening with Ted Williams and Friends” at Boston’s Wang Center on November 10, 1988, 8 x 10.5, featuring a classic image of the Red Sox outfielder swinging, prominently signed in blue felt tip by Williams.

Nicely triple-matted and framed using UV-protectant glass and acid free mats to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.25. In excellent condition.

The consignor notes that the program is fully intact, without creases or tears to the pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8301) Ted Williams Group of (8) Signed Items Very appealing group lot of eight items signed

in blue or black felt tip by Ted Williams, including: five glossy 8 x 10 photos of the Red Sox Hall of Famer at various stages of his career, each showing Williams with bat in hand; a color satin-finish 11 x 14 full-length photo of Williams in his batting stance; an unused ticket for “Supershow 2, ‘Yesterday’s Heroes,’ Ted Williams,” held on June 23, 1989, signed on the reverse; and a copy of Baseball Magazine from October 1946, with front cover also signed by fellow Hall of Famer and Red Sox teammate Bobby Doerr. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8303) Hack Wilson Signature Vintage pencil signature, “Hack Wilson,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip. In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing and showthrough from label on reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8302) Ted Williams Signed Photograph Stunning vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of a fresh-faced

Ted Williams in his Boston Red Sox uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Chick,’ Best wishes, Ted Williams.” In fine condition.

Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

8304) Cy Young Signature Vintage fountain pen signature, “May 1st, 1940, Compliments

from Cy Young, Peoli, O.,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with uniform toning and a rusty paperclip mark affecting the date. A large, crisp signature from one of the greatest pitchers to ever live.

Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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8305) Cy Young Signed Photograph Vintage paper-

stock photo of Cy Young as a member of the Cleveland Naps pitching staff, signed in fountain pen. The photo is affixed to an off-white 3.5 x 5.5 government postcard.

In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “NM-MT 8.”

Starting Bid $200

8307) Cy Young and Bob Feller Vintage 5.5 x 6.75 newspaper photo of Bob Feller admiring a poster of Cy Young after the former threw his third no-hitter, signed in blue ink by both Hall of Fame pitchers. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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8306) Cy Young Signed HOF Card PSA/DNA A r t v u e Ty p e

I black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Cy Young.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

BASEBALL MEMORABILIA 8309) 1920s Societe Anonyme Babe Ruth Postcard - Very Rare!

Offered is an extremely rare c.1920 Babe Ruth postcard, manufactured for and distributed by Société Anonyme, a New York City-based avant-garde art organization founded in 1920 by Katherine Dreier. Dreier and her friend, fellow artist Marcel Duchamp, formed this group, which concentrated on exhibiting and promoting American and European modern art to Americans.

They held their first exhibit on April 30, 1920, and while the exhibit was well received, from the outset the organization was sparsely financed, and were continuously sourcing for new revenue streams to keep this art club viable.

The group produced publications and had an acquisitions program, but one of the more popular promotions was producing real photo postcards (RPPC) of popular art—actual photos of real artwork taken by famed photography artist Man Ray, a close friend of Duchamp’s.

Around the same time of that first exhibit, a new resident of the city was setting up his own ‘gallery’ in Upper Manhattan. In late December 1919, the Boston Red Sox gave New York baseball fans a late Christmas present and sold Babe Ruth, baseball’s newest superstar, to the rival Yankees. The transaction proved an ideal opportunity for the fledgling art organization to capitalize on the celebrity of Ruth by producing a postcard of the new Yankees hero. The Société rushed out a hastily produced RPPC of the Babe, even using the same image of Ruth used on the dust jacket from ‘The Home Run King by ‘Babe’ Ruth,’ a book about Ruth also published in 1920. This image has Ruth in his patented swing, but curiously both his eyes are closed. And while most Société Anonyme postcards depict the organizations name on the obverse, this Ruth example has the name printed on the back, from a postcard whose PRC stamp area distinguishes it from being 1917.

Despite its best efforts to raise the necessary funds, the organization closed its doors a year later. However, Société Anonyme continued to exist by holding exhibits, lectures, and symposia in other galleries, clubs, workers’ centers, and rental spaces. While Dreier’s efforts for promoting the art world proved futile, one enduring aspect of the group was its postcards—specifically this Ruth postcard.

This example, one of only a few known to exist, has nearly evenly rounded corners, with light layering evident on the lower two, and no creases. The image is crisp, with the Société Anonyme photographer using the image from the 1920 book dust jacket. A very scarce RPPC promoting the greatest sports figure of all time, during Ruth’s premiere season in a New York Yankees uniform. Very Good to Excellent overall condition.

Starting Bid $900

8310) 1903 World Series Third Generation Photograph Vintage circa 1929 semi-glossy 11.25 x 7.75 silver gelatin press photo of

the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox teams during the first-ever World Series in 1903, highlighted by the presence of Honus Wagner for Pittsburgh and Cy Young for Boston. Reverse is stamp-dated February 14, 1929. In very good condition, with editorial touch-ups to image, creasing, trimmed edges, loss along the left edge, and an inch-long tear to the right edge.

Starting Bid $200

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8311) 1930s-1970s Multi Sport Ticket Collection Multi-sport ticket and memorabilia collection. Tickets - All stubs unless noted. Baseball: 1)

1920 Brooklyn at Philadelphia (FR, writing - Brooklyn World Series season). 2) 1941 Louisville Colonels Opening Day Full Ticket (EX). 3) 1944 NYC Department Baseball Championship played at Yankee Stadium Full Ticket - War Time Game (VG/EX). 4) 1956 Chicago White Sox (GD, tape). 5) 1971 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tokyo Lotte Orions (EX/MT). 6) 1985 New York Mets vs.

Phillies (EX). Others: 1) 1928 Boxing carnival at Boston Garden (VG/EX). 2) 1931 Nebraska at Pittsburgh CFB (EX). 3) 1931 Track and Field Championships, Franklin Field, PA (EX). 4) 1930s Ice Hockey at the Arena Full Ticket (EX/MT). 5) 1937 U.S. Presidential Inauguration Full Ticket - (VG/EX, F.D.R.). 6) 1949 Relay carnival, Franklin Field, PA (VG/EX). 7) 1960 Chicago Public vs. Catholic FB Championship Full Tickets (4, some looseness to perforation). 8) 1995 “A Night to Remember” Boston Garden Retirement Full Ticket (EX). Postcards - 1) 1907 Univ. of Minnesota Field. 2) 1920s Michigan Stadium (writing, posted). 3) 1930s Geneva College. 4) 1944 Univ. Minnesota (writing/posted). 5) 1940s Univ. of Pennsylvania. 6) 1940s DiMaggio’s Restaurant, Fisherman’s Wharf. Olympics - 1) 1932 Olympic Games Opening and Closing Stubs (2, pencil). 2) 1936 Berlin Olympics postcard (writing/posted). 3) 2010 Vancouver Figure Skating Full Tickets (2). Miscellaneous - 1) 1920s Babe Ruth Original Photo - measures 2.5 x 3.5, Ruth with paddle in Polynesian Islands. 2) 1933 Univ. of Pennsylvania Ticket Application with envelope for Ohio State game (VG with writing, ticket app inside is NM). 3) 1938 St. Louis Browns “Boys Brigade” club card (VG). 4) 1946 Boston Red Sox World Series rejection card with postmarked envelope. 5) 1947 New York Yankees Stadium Club season Pass - presented to HOF announcer Mel Allen (EX) - signed by Allen. 6) 1954 Pimlico Race track club house press pass (EX). 7) 1963 Nellie Fox Chewing Tobacco Memo Book - rare item with images of other players with Aparicio, Francona, Van Brocklin, and Paul Hornung (VG, unused but has staining). 8) MLB HOF Cooperstown Trolley System Daily Pass (NM).

Starting Bid $100

8312) 1930 Rabbit Maranville Day Pinback - VERY HIGH GRADE Extraordinarily rare pin from the Rabbit Maranville Day festivities in Boston on July 26, 1930, honoring the long time Boston Brave and future Hall of Famer. Maranville helped lead the Boston National League franchise to their only Miracle World Series title in 1914. The 1.25-inch celluloid pin is essentially MINT with nary a mark to the face, and the complete “Lopez 3 School St. Boston” paper backing remains fully intact. At the time of his retirement, Maranville played the most seasons in the National League at 24, a record eventually surpassed by Pete Rose in 1986.

Starting Bid $200

8313) 1939 War News Pictures Window Display with Card Scarce 7.5 x 9.5 inch paper window display for Gum, Inc.’s 1939 War News

Pictures gum card set. Issued on the heels of the very successful 1938 Horrors of War set, the 1939 War Pictures set expounded on the Great War, issuing cards during the years of 1939 and 1940. To entice youngsters to come in and buy packs of cards, these window displays were produced, with each display featuring a large image of an actual card with a brief description. This example is called “Blasted Pigs!,” a replica of card No. 80, which portrays the French army using pigs to dig for landmines planted by the Germans, thus helping the French troops advance along the Moselle River. Slight rippling with light glue stains and an area of paper loss on the reverse. However, no holes are seen, and this rare piece would frame out and display very nicely. Comes with an example of Card No. 80, which is in GOOD condition, with light back damage, but has an EX/MT appearance on the front.

Starting Bid $200

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8314) 1940s Vintage Mini Pennants Collection with New York Yankees and Boston Braves A collection of 13 mini pennants (2.5” by 5.5”) issued during the

1940s, including several of teams of the bygone era, which are decades removed form their original cities. Includes: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox (light tear), Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics. Washington Senators, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, St. Louis Browns, Boston Braves and Cleveland Indians. Excellent condition overall.

Starting Bid $100

8315) 1950s Stori-View Baseball High Grade Complete Box with Viewer and Four Player Disc Sets - MINT Amazing relic from the late 1950s,

a high grade, all original Stori-View baseball viewfinder with the four player 3-D color picture slide sets, all as issued in the original box. Stori-Views captured the imagination of children by teaching various topics (Countries, Cities, Animals, Bible studies etc), in 3D color, with the most desirable topic—How to Play Baseball. This example item is complete with the original paper advertising seal still attached to the box top. Measuring 7.25 x 5.25 x 2 inches, the box advertises “HOW TO PLAY BASEBALL featuring PHIL RIZZUTO SAL MAGLIE ENOS SLAUGHTER YOGI BERRA.” Within the box, each player has his own set of slides inside its own small box, plus the viewfinder and original instruction booklet. All these items have their own storage places within the larger box. While this entire Stori-view is unused and in top condition, with an extremely nice outer box with full intact corners, several areas of the inside cardboard storage chambers have some creasing and light tears, several held together with tape. In addition, there is a one-inch tear at the top of the paper advertising seal and several smaller wrinkles/light tears along the sides. The bottom of the outer box, has small areas of surface ‘shelf ’ abrasions and moderate toning. However, these imperfections do not detract from the complete unused virtually mint condition of the view finder and other materials. Every child of the 1950s had one of these Stori-View 3D viewfinders, with this offered example unused and in very nice condition.

Starting Bid $200

8316) 1964 New York Yankees American League Champions Commemorative Black Bat . roduced in limited numbers, the World Series ‘Black Bat’ was presented P

to participating players from teams in the World Series, various league officials, high-ranking executives, and other dignitaries. The dark bats feature the names of the entire team in gold, with names in script for Hillerich & Bradsby (H&B) endorsees, and block letters for non H&B endorsed players. Black bats for the winning teams read “World Champions,” while the losing teams read American or National League Champions. This offered bat was issued for the 1964 New York Yankees World Series participation, a series they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games, significant due to this being the final World Series season of the Mickey Mantle era. The bat is in Near Mint overall condition with very little overall wear.

Starting Bid $150

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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8317) 1960s-1980s Vast Sports Collectibles Catalog and Reference Book Library with Complete Run of All MastroNet Catalogs(240) Vast collection of early hobby reference

guides, prices guides, and sports encyclopedias, plus a complete run of all Mastro Sports and Americana auction catalogs. The 240 books are a virtually a window into the early days of the hobby, with some manuals published before third-party grading, authentication companies, and celebrity signing shows were the standard.

Highlights include: 1) Mastro Fine Sports Auctions catalogs (32, with some of the rare hardcover examples).

2) Various older price guides and reference books (32 books, SCD/Standard Catalog guides, etc.).

3) Sotheby’s Jim Copeland Collection catalogs—the spords card and memorabilia hobby’s first major auction and still one of the most fmaous (7).

4) Mastro Auctions Non Sports and Americana Catalogs (31).

5) Other reference books such as Hager’s Guide (22).

6) Various Sports Encyclopedia’s (10).

7) Various other company Auction catalogs, guides, and books such as Mr. Mint’s guide to collecting (72).

8) 1960 American Card Catalog - Jefferson Burdick (VG).

9) 1975 Sports Collector’s Bible - Bert Sugar (EX).

10) 1979 Sport Americana Price Guide No. 1 - Beckett/Eckes (EX/MT) 11) 1980 Sport Americana Price Guide No. 2 - Beckett/Eckes (EX/MT).

12) Japanese Baseball Card Checklist & Price Guide 6th Edition- Gary Engel (NM).

13) Baseball Cartes - Mark Rucker.

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14) Non Paper Sports Collectibles - Hake/Steckler.

15) Bats of H&B and Adirondack 1950-1994 (EX/MT).

16) Photographic Guide to Goodwin & Co. - Miller/Gonsowksi/Masson (EX/MT) A great book! All Old Judge images!

17) Zeenuts Guide (1911-1938 - Jim Horne.

18) 1981 Gold Book of Baseball Coins - Jim Nicewander (NM).

19) 1996 Baseball Stadium Postcards - Tom Crabtree 1st. Edition (NM).

20) 1971 Boys of Summer 1st edition - Roger Kahn (NM).

Total of 235 books. Because of the weight and/or size of this lot, shipping costs could be substantial.

Starting Bid $200

8319) Ebbets Field Commemorative Drinking Glass A crystal beer glass commemorating the historical Ebbets Field, complete with an image of the front of the stadium on one side, and the results of the first baseball game played there, reading “EBBETS FIELD Philadelphia Phillies 1, Brooklyn Dodgers, 0 APRIL 9, 1913.” That Brooklyn nickname and date is the major indication this glass is not from 1913, but likely a commemorative glass possibly issued when Ebbets Field hosted its last Brooklyn Dodgers game in 1957.

Standing at 9.5˝ tall, this glass has the aforementioned markings with a stitched baseball near the base. Overall condition is near mint and appears to be unused. A perfect accompaniment to your Brooklyn Dodgers collection.

Starting Bid $100

8320) Nellie Fox Button Very rare pin of Chicago

White Sox Hall of Famer Nellie Fox, likely distributed at old Comiskey Park in the late 1950s to early 1960s. The pin measures 1.75˝ in diameter and features an encircled image of Fox, including the ubiquitous ‘chaw’ in his cheek, with the outer portion of the pin featuring his name “NELSON FOX” along the bottom with five foxes finishing out the border balance. There are a few light scratches on the face, with the reverse having some areas of light oxidation. Grades EX/ MT overall.

Starting Bid $100

8321) Babe Ruth Japan Tour Photograph Very high grade example of this 10.25 x 15 inch photo of both the American

and Japanese teams during the famous Major League Baseball 1934 Tour of Japan.

Headlined by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, the American League contingent of players—the National League refused to allow their players to attend—journeyed to Japan to play a series of exhibition games in several cities against a team of Japanese All-Stars—this Japanese All-Star team evolved to become the first professional Japanese team, the Yomiuri Giants, a team that still exists today. This photo depicts both All-Star teams as well as several dignitaries, with features facsimile signatures of all the players from both squads; Ruth is clearly observed in the back row next to manager Connie Mack. Grading EX/MT to NM condition with very light peripheral edge wear, noted only for accuracy. This is a superb relic from one of the most famous foreign tours of Major League Baseball players, headlined by the great Babe Ruth, which helped catapult professional baseball in Japan.

Starting Bid $200

8322) National League 2018 All Star Game Ring A sterling silver 2018 MLB All-Star Game ring made by Herff Jones, size 11.5 and 57 gm, featuring a white stone created from crushed marble

from the steps of the US Capitol mixed with resin. At center is a 33pt cubic zirconia, flanked by sets of three 3–5pt SI3 diamonds on either side. The top of the ring reads, “All-Star, 2018,” and the shanks feature the emblems of the National League and 2018 All-Star Game, which was hosted by the Washington Nationals. Complete with the original box.

Starting Bid $300

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8323) Babe Ruth Pair of Original Press Photographs Two original vintage glossy silver gelatin press

photos: a 7.5 x 9 photo of Babe Ruth posing with underprivileged children and orphans at the 1934 World’s Fair in New York, stamp-dated on the reverse as September 13, 1934, and bearing an affixed caption; and an 8.25 x 8.25 photo of Babe Ruth visiting polio victims as Santa Claus, stamp-dated on the reverse as December 12, 1947, with an affixed newspaper clipping of the published image. In overall very good to fine condition, with crazing, white-out, and tack holes to the Santa photo, and rippling to both photos from captions affixed to the backs.

Starting Bid $100

8324) Cy Young Type II Photograph

. riginal vintage circa 1910s glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph of Cy Young in his Boston O Red Sox uniform, showing him in a desirable mid-toss pitching pose. Reverse is stamped “Filed…

June 1919” and “Nov 5 1955,” and is annotated with a caption: “Denton T. ‘Cy’ Young as he looked when he pitched for Boston Red Sox.” In very good condition, with light creasing and crazing to the emulsion, and a few tiny grease pencil editorial notations. Encapsulated by PSA and certified as an authentic “Type II” photograph.

Starting Bid $200

8325) New York Yankees Pair of World Series Programs

Two unscored official World Series programs: one for the 1951 World Series with the New York Giants vs. New York Yankees, which the Yankees won in six games; and one for the 1957 World Series with the New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves, which the Yankees won in seven games. Individually double-matted and framed using UV-protectant glass and acid free mats to 13 x 16. In overall excellent condition. The consignor notes that the staples in the spine are without any rust and all pages are intact without tears.

Starting Bid $100

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TOM GLAVIN COLLECTIO

8326) Tom Glavine’s 1992 NL Pitcher of the Week Award Watch

Tom Glavine’s Bulova wristwatch awarded to him as the National League’s ‘Pitcher of the Week’ for April 6–12, 1992, featuring a white face imprinted with the NL logo, gold-tone hands and case, and black strap. The caseback is engraved, “Tom Glavine, Atlanta Braves, April 6–12, 1992.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a blue presentation box and a letter of provenance from Glavine’s brother-in-law. Following his Cy Young Award–winning campaign in 1991, Glavine opened up the 1992 season with a complete game shutout of the Houston Astros on April 7th, then gave up just one earned run in 8.1 innings on April 12th. Over the course of these 17.1 innings, he struck out 15 batters while walking just two.

Starting Bid $200

8327) Tom Glavine’s Signed Game-Used Baseball Bat Tom Glavine’s game-used official Hoosier Bat Co. HB-8 ‘The Dream’ personal model baseball bat, engraved with his name on the barrel, signed on

the barrel in silver ink, “Tom Glavine, Game Used.” Marked on the knob in silver ink with his number, “47.” In fine condition, with expected baseball marks and wear from use. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA for the bat from before it was signed, evaluating it as “PSA GU 8.”

Starting Bid $200

8328) Tom Glavine’s 300th Win Celebration Champagne Bottle Empty bottle of Dom Perignon champagne (vintage 1998)

used to celebrate Tom Glavine’s 300th career win on August 5, 2007. Pitching for the New York Mets, Glavine earned the 300th win of his career at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, allowing two runs over 6.1 innings. Glavine became just the 23rd pitcher in the history of baseball to achieve the 300 win milestone. In fine condition, with an MLB authentication hologram affixed to the label.

Starting Bid $100

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8329) Tom Glavine’s 2003 Major League Player Identification Card Tom Glavine’s 2003 “Major League Player Identification Card,” 3.25 x 2,

featuring his color driver’s license–style portrait laminated against a card printed with his name and team, “Tom Glavine, New York Mets.” The reverse notes, “Bearer is hereby granted admission to 2003 Major League Baseball games,” under several conditions limiting the dissemination of information or imagery related to the games. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glavine’s brother-in-law. The 2003 season marked Glavine’s first of five years with the Mets, during which time he made two National League All-Star teams.

Starting Bid $100

8330) Tom Glavine’s Game-Worn 2008 Atlanta Braves Cool Base Jacket Tom Glavine’s game-worn official Majestic

Authentic Collection ‘Cool Base’ Atlanta Braves windbreaker-style jacket, size large, issued by the team and worn as a warm up/baserunning jacket as needed. The jacket features “Braves” across the chest and is marked with his jersey number, “47,” on the collar tag. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glavine’s brother-in-law.

Starting Bid $200

8331) Tom Glavine’s Game-Worn 2008 Atlanta Braves Therma Base Jacket .Tom Glavine’s game-worn official Majestic Authentic

Collection ‘Therma Base’ Atlanta Braves jacket, size large, issued by the team and worn during his second start of the season on April 7, 2008. The jacket features “Braves” across the chest, their “A” logo on the left sleeve, and is marked with his jersey number, “47,” on the collar tag. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glavine’s brother-in-law. Pitching in Colorado on April 7th, Glavine overcame the cool temperature—41° F at game’s start—to turn in a solid 6.1 innings of shutout baseball during the second start of his last season.

Starting Bid $200

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8332) Tom Glavine’s 1999 Atlanta Braves Team-Signed Baseball Official Rawlings 1999 World Series baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 34 members of the National League

champion Atlanta Braves, including: Greg Maddux, Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Bobby Cox (ss), Brian Jordan, Mike Remlinger, Keith Lockhart, Bruce Chen, Ozzie Guillen, Bret Boone, and many more. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glavine’s brother-in-law.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8333) Tom Glavine Signed Game-Issued Baseball Bat Official D-Bat DB-73D Tom Glavine model baseball bat issued for

his 2007 season with the New York Mets, signed on the black barrel in silver ink, “Tom Glavine, 2007 unused, .186 lifetime BA, 1323 at bats.”

In fine condition. Recognized as one of baseball’s best-hitting pitchers, Glavine earned four Silver Slugger awards throughout his career. Precertified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8334) Tom Glavine’s Game-Used Pitching Chart Prepared by Greg Maddux Pitching chart for Tom Glavine’s start against the

Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 31, 1997, filled out in ballpoint by fellow Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, and signed in the upper right corner by Maddux, “Greg Maddux”; also signed at the top in pencil by the pitching coach, “Good job in Boston! Leo Mazzone.” The chart tracks Glavine’s eight innings of work, followed by one inning by closer Mark Wohlers, recording each pitch and its result against Boston’s nine batters. Glavine spread six hits over his eight innings while recording four strikeouts (against Nomar Garciaparra, Reggie Jefferson, Bill Haselman, and Troy O’Leary), giving up runs on two solo homers by Mo Vaughn and an RBI single by O’Leary.

Also includes the original blue lineup card for the game, filled out and signed by manager Bobby Cox. Mounted, matted, and framed together using UV-protectant glass and acid free mats to an overall size of 28 x 22. In overall fine condition. This game held a special significance for the Massachusetts-born Glavine: it represented the first time in his MLB career that he pitched at Fenway Park against his hometown team. As seen in this pitching chart, he performed admirably in front of his friends and family to earn his twelfth win of the season. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8335) Tom Glavine’s 2004 All-Star Game Welcome Kit Tom Glavine’s welcome kit for the 2004 All-Star

Game in Houston, contained within a portfolio that is signed on the front in black felt tip, “Tom Glavine, 9x All Star.” Includes: an official media guide; a ‘welcome’ card signed by MLB commissioner Bud Selig; a three-page letter detailing accommodations, events, travel arrangements, complimentary tickets, and other details; two one-page schedules; and a one-page transportation itinerary. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8336) Tom Glavine’s Atlanta Braves Travel Garment Bag Tom Glavine’s team-issued Atlanta Braves travel garment bag used

throughout the early portion of his career with the team while traveling from ballpark to ballpark. The navy blue garment bag has red trim and an embroidered “Braves” logo at the top, and his number “47” inked in black felt tip on the handle and red center band. A bright orange “Delta Air Lines Priority” tag is tied to the handle. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glavine’s brother-in-law.

Starting Bid $200

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8337) Tom Glavine’s New York Mets Travel Garment Bag Tom Glavine’s team-issued New York Mets travel garment bag used

throughout his career with the team while traveling from ballpark to ballpark. The black garment bag has orange-and-blue trim, a screenprinted “Mets” logo, and embroidered “NY”; his number and name, “47, Glavine,” are displayed on a luggage tag card at the top. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glavine’s brother-in-law.

Starting Bid $200

BASKETBALL, BOXING, FOOTBALL & HOCKEY

Larry Bird as painted by LeRoy Neiman, an original work of the Boston Celtics legend 8338) LeRoy Neiman Original Painting of Larry Bird

Astonishing original color painting of Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird by acclaimed sports artist LeRoy Neiman, entitled ‘33 for 3,’ accomplished in oil on 13 x 21.5 artist’s board, depicting Bird in his home jersey as he rises up with his classic shooting form, signed below in graphite, “LeRoy Neiman, ‘92,” who adds an inscription in black felt tip, “To Steve Lipofsky, After your photo of Larry Bird.”

Archivally cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 30.25. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of the original Lipofsky image, which shows Bird shooting over James Worthy of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1987 NBA Finals, and a certificate of authenticity from David Hamilton of Original Art Broker. Original artwork

by Neiman remains highly sought-after by sports collectors and art enthusiasts alike—this beautiful portrait of Larry Legend represents Bird’s last visit to the NBA Finals as a player. On the strength of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers ousted the Celtics in six games to secure their 10th NBA championship.

The Celtics and Lakers would not face each other again in the Finals until 2008, and Bird would not return to the Finals until 2000, as a coach, where his Indiana Pacers would fall in six to the Lakers and a dominant Shaquille O’Neal.

Starting Bid $5,000

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8339) Basketball Legends Signed Cover Collection of (92) Collection of 92 FDCs with cachets honoring the birthplace of basketball, indi-

vidually signed in ink by legends of the sport, including: Paul Arizin, Red Auerbach, Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Walt Bellamy, Dave Bing, John Bunn, Lou Carnesecca, Ben Carnevale, Al Cervi, Everett Dean, Dave DeBusschere, Paul Endacott, Clifford Fagan, Harold ‘Bud’ Foster, Lauren ‘Laddie’ Gale, Jack Gardner, William ‘Pop’ Gates, Jim Goddard, Tom Gola, Hal Greer, Cliff Hagan, Luisa Harris-Stewart, Lester Harrison, Marv Harshman, Connie Hawkins, Tommy Heinsohn, Ernest Hildner, Tony Hinkle, Howard Hobson, Nat Holman, Red Holzman, Rev. Joe Horan, Bob Houbregs, Henry Iba, Dan Issel, K. C. Jones, Sam Jones, Raymond Kaighn, Frank W, Keaney, Ed Krause, Bob Kurland, Bob Lanier, Harry Litwack, Hank Luisetti, Ed Macauley, Slater Martin, Arad McCutchan, Al McGuire, Dick McGuire, Frank McGuire, John McLendon, Jr., Ray Meyer, Ann Meyers, Red Mihalik, Ralph Miller, Earl Monroe, Ralph Morgan, Calvin Murphy, Charles Murphy, Pete Newell, John Nucatola, Andy Phillip, Frank Ramsey, Jack Ramsey, Willis Reed, Dolph Schayes, Bill Sharman, Dallas Shirley, Dean Smith, Borislav Stankovic, Edward Steitz, Fred Taylor, Bertha Teague, John ‘Cat’ Thompson, Nate Thurmond, Dave Tobey, Oswald Tower, Jack Twyman, Ed Wachter, Margaret Wade, Dave Walsh, Bill Walton, Bob Wanzer, Stan Watts, Jerry West, and Lenny Wilkens. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8341) Muhammad Ali Poster Vibrantly colored circa 1974 first printing 22.75 x 34.25 poster showing an intense Muhammad Ali holding up his right glove that features an image of his face boasting a huge smile, with bold lower text reading: “Muhammed Ali Champion [sic].” Printed by Poster Originals, Inc. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a short tear to the bottom border.

Starting Bid $200

8342) Muhammad Ali Poster Original 1966 German-language on-site poster promoting the World Heavyweight Title bout between Muhammad Ali and Karl Mildenberger at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, West Germany on September 10, 1966.

Color, 33.25 x 23.5, featuring images of the boxers in opposing upper corners, with their names listed below in bold red text. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a tear to the bottom edge. Ali improved his undefeated record to 26-0 with a TKO stoppage of Mildenberger in the 12th round.

Starting Bid $200

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8343) Muhammad Ali Signed Boxing Trunks Attractive pair

of black-and-white 100% polyester boxing trunks, size large, with waistband featuring embroidered name patch, “ALI,” signed on the left thigh in black felt tip

by Muhammad Ali. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Muhammad Ali Enterprises. Precertified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8344) Rocky Marciano Signed Compliments Card Vintage bi-fold compliments card

from Rocky Marciano, measures 7.25 x 6.25 open, signed and inscribed on the inside in blue ballpoint, “To Jackie, Best wishes to you, Rocky Marciano.”

The front cover shows Marciano in a full-length boxing pose between printed text: “To a Friend, From a Friend, Undefeated Heavyweight Champion of the World.” The back cover features of a list of Marciano’s record, with another hand adding the name of Don Cockell, who Marciano defeated via TKO on May 16, 1955. In fine condition, with a small area of minor surface loss on the facing page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8345) 19th Century Football Photographs Two original vintage oversized sepia-tone late

19th-century football team photographs: a 15.75 x 13 matte-finish photo of the “Quickstep” team, posing together in their jerseys with two pennants and a football in front, and their suited coach at center; and a 13 x 10.25 matte-finish photo of an unidentified team posing together in their pads and striped jerseys, with one player cradling a football at center, displayed in a period frame to an overall size of 19 x 16. In overall very good condition, with damage to the edges of the unframed photo.

Starting Bid $200

8346) Brooklyn Dodgers Football Archive Impressive archive of material relating to the Brooklyn Dodgers Football Club, which consists of 14 typed letters and notes concerning the management and various payments of the team, dated January 19, 1939 and February 1, 1943, including: two letters from owner Dan Topping, three letters from business manager Dennis J. Shae, six letters from C. S. Winfield, and two letters from Albert L. Strang.

Also included: Two 8.5 x 7 capital stock transfers for 1,250 and 40 shares of the Brooklyn Dodgers Football Club, Inc., both issued to National Surety Company, both signed by Topping and witness Neal M. Welch, dated December 7, 1940. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, dated February 3, 1943, letter of agreement between Daniel R. Topping and Henry J. Topping, Jr., granting the latter a 30% stake in the franchise of the Brooklyn Dodgers Football Club, Inc., once professional football is resumed after World War II, signed at the conclusion by both. A group of 10 canceled personal checks belonging to Henry J. Topping, Jr., each 6.25 x 2.75, each made payable to the “Brooklyn Dodgers Football Club,” dated between December 13, 1937 and September 28, 1939, with two signed by Henry T. Topping, Jr, and eight signed by his mother, Rhea Reid Topping, on her son’s behalf ), with several endorsed on the reverse by Dennis J. Shea. A pair of bracket-bound financial reports on the Brooklyn Dodgers Football Club for the seasons of 1941 and 1942, with supplementary material and carbon copies. In overall fine condition. Provenance: Bonhams, June 2017.

Starting Bid $200

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The coaching playbooks of Mike Ditka— “Good is not enough, best is okay, excellence is our goal”

8347) Mike Ditka Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears Playbook Collection Impressive collection of coaching material from the career of NFL coach Mike Ditka, ranging from his time as an assistant coach with the Dallas

Cowboys to his decade-long tenure as head football coach of the Chicago Bears. The archive is highlighted by three coaching playbooks, with the earliest being a “1974 Defensive Notebook” for the Dallas Cowboys, contained in a three-ring binder with spine stamped “66,” and inner front cover bearing a Chicago Bears Football Club label. The 141-page booklet contains tabbed sections dedicated to the following: “Index,” “Philosophy & Defensive Terminology,” “Lineman—Techniques & Charges,” “Linebackers—Techniques,” “Defensive Backs,” “Coverages: Key,” “Combo,” “Wheel,” “Zone—Post,” “Zone—Packer,” “Zone—Pow,” “Special Defenses,” “Prevent,” and “Short Yardage & Goal Line.”

Additionally, the binder contains ink and pencil notations throughout, with the opening six pages containing handwritten notes in pencil by Ditka, which read, in part: “Rules for blitz coverage. 1. Anytime we run one man dog, the def. lineman have no pass responsibility. The two remaining lb’s have the 2 running backs. 2. Two man blitz, the def. lineman have no pass responsibility. 2 two backs are taken by the weak of strong side safety and remaining Lb. 3. 3 man dog & safety blitz (trigger) ends have second back out, tackle zone. The lbs not called in the regular call and the strong or weak safety have the back, on a safety blitz stub buck have the remaining backs.” Complete description is available online at www.RRAuction.com.

Starting Bid $300

8348) Football Legends Signed Cover Collection of (66) Collection of 66 FDCs with cachets honoring football, individually signed in ink by

legends of the sport, including 60 multi-signed covers which include names such as Jim Brown, Ray Flaherty, Sid Luckman, Bill Dudley, Frank Gatski, Mel Hein, Yale Lary, Chuck Bednarik, Sam Huff, Ace Parker, Don Hutson, Elroy ‘Crazylegs’ Hirsch, Joe Schmidt, Jack Ham, Doug Atkins, Weeb Ewbank, Arnie Weinmeister, Sid Gillman, Charley Trippi, Morris ‘Red’ Badgro, Leo Nomellini, Bob Lilly, Alex Wojciechowicz, Dick ‘Night Train’ Lane, Ollie Matson, Jim Otto, Andy Robustelli, Sonny Jurgensen, Ray Nitschke, Rosey Brown, Tom Fears, Bobby Mitchell, Dick Butkus, George McAfee, Don Maynard, Lenny Moore, Walter Payton, Doak Walker, Hugh McElhenny, Frank Gifford, John Henry Johnson, and Art Donovan (most of whom sign several times). Six covers are individually signed by Jim Brown (2), Art Rooney, Tony Canadeo, Alex Agase, and Earl ‘Red’ Blaik. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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8349) Heisman Trophy Ring Extremely desirable 10K gold Heisman Trophy ring

made by Herff Jones, approximately size 10 and 36 grams, featuring a blue stone with the Heisman Trophy emblem, surrounded by “Heisman Memorial Trophy.” One side depicts the classic stiff-arm Heisman pose and features the name of the first winner, “Berwanger, Chicago, 1935, The Heisman, Since 1935.” The other side features the emblem of the historic trophy’s awarding body, with the text, “Downtown Athletic Club of New York, Founded 1928.” Hallmarked inside the band, “HJ - 10K.” Includes a color glossy 11.5 x 8 photo of six Heisman winners from Notre Dame posing with the trophy, signed in black felt tip by all six: Angelo Bertelli, Johnny Lujack, Leon Hart, Johnny Lattner, Paul Hornung, and John Huarte.

In overall fine condition, with a small and unobtrusive chip to the blue stone between the legs of the Heisman emblem. Consignor notes that this comes from Rudy Riska, known as the ‘Protector of the Heisman.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

From the founder of the “New York Football Giants” to the Redskins owner’s wife 8350) Tim Mara Signed Letter Founding owner (1887–1959) of the New York Giants, who led the franchise

to three NFL championships and eight divisional titles, and helped to solidify the popularity of the National Football League over upstart rivals. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of its charter class in 1963. Excessively rare TLS signed “Tim Mara,” one page, 8.5 x 11, New York Football Giants letterhead, October 9, 1947. Letter to actress Corinne Griffith, the wife of Washington Redskins owner George P. Marshall, in full: “Just a line to thank you for your kindness in sending me the autographed copy of ‘My Life With The Redskins.’ I enjoyed reading it very much, and think you did a wonderful job.” In fine condition, with a vertical diagonal crease to the right, and two faint lines of envelope-related toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mara’s autograph is virtually unobtainable in any form, and is a must have for any complete Football Hall of Fame collection.

This letter boasts a special significance as it references a fellow owner, George P. Marshall, and a division rival, the Washington Redskins. A marvelous piece of correspondence connecting two important NFL franchises. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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8351) Joe Namath Signed Helmet Full-size official Rid-

dell New York Jets replica football helmet signed on the upper shell in black felt tip by Joe Namath. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original box. Precertified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8352) New England Patriots Multi-Signed Seat from Original Foxboro Stadium Original metal

bleacher seat from Foxboro Stadium, measuring 20.5"; x 10"; x 2";, signed in felt tip by 35 Patriots greats, including: Gino Cappelletti, Steve Grogan, Steve Nelson, John Hannah, Pete Brock, Tim Fox, John Smith, Stanley Morgan, Willie McGinest, Gil Santos, Je’Rod Cherry, Mosi Tatupu, Steve DeOssie, Fred Smerles, Roland James, John Williams, Jim Bowman, Russ Francis, Andre Tippett, Adam Vinatieri, Ted Johnson, Garin Veris, Raymond Clayborn, Tom Yewcic, Kevin Faulk, Matt Chatham, Troy Brown, Larry Izzo, Tedy Bruschi, Tony Collins, Bill Lenkaitis, Ben Coates, Mark van Eeghen, Ronnie Lippett, and Stephen Starring. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

8353) Vince Lombardi Group of (3) Photographs Rare set of three original vintage

8354) Super Bowl I and II Ticket Stubs Desirable pair of ticket stubs for

the first two AFL-NFL World Championship Games, known retroactively as Super Bowls I and II, both 2.5 x 5.25. The ticket stub for Super Bowl I, which was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 15, 1967, is for Tunnel 32, Row 10, and Seat 109; and the ticket stub for Super Bowl II, which was held at the Miami Orange Bowl on January 14, 1968, is for Gate 8, Section 24, Row 16, and Seat 33. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8355) Brian Piccolo and the 1968 Chicago Bears Signed Football Souvenir flat-

style Rawlings AFP leather football, 15.5 x 8.75, signed in black ink by 33 members of the 1968 Chicago Bears, including: Brian Piccolo, Dick Butkus, Ed O’Bradovich, Rosey Taylor, Virgil Carter, Joe Fortunato, Dick Evey, Garry Lyle, Jim Jones, Dick Gordon, Loyd Phillips, Mike Rabold, George Seals, Mike Pyle, Mike Reilly, Joe Taylor, Richie Petitbon, Bobby Joe Green, Ronnie Bull, James Cadile, Bob Jones, Bob Pickens, Bob Wetoska, Virgil Carter, Rosey Taylor, and Phil Handley. George Halas is clubhouse. In fine condition, with all signatures a couple shades light, but all still completely legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

photos of Vince Lombardi years before his tenure as the legendary head coach of the Green Bay Packers, including: a circa 1935 glossy 8 x 9.75 Fordham University publicity photo of Lombardi in his junior year as a right guard on the Fordham Rams football squad, with affixed caption on reverse offering a brief player description and biography, which reads: “Vincent T. Lombardi—Number 40—Junior Right guard. Age 22—Height 5 feet, 10 1/2 inches—Weight 188, Brooklyn, N.Y.—St. Francis Prep; Cathedral Prep. Vin was slated for regular action at guard last year, but was rendered hors-de-combat by an internal injury which has since been cured. Is set for a big year. Vinny is fast coming out of the line, and blocks with authority…Known to the boys as ‘Butch’”; the second is a circa 1940s matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the football team at St. Cecilia High School in Englewood, New Jersey, which depicts Lombardi, clad in sweats as an assistant coach, to the far right; and the third is a circa 1930s matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Lombardi posing handsomely in front of a doorway. In overall fine condition, with a few creases, and various wear to borders and edges. Each are individually encapsulated by PSA and certified as authentic “Type I” photographs. Provenance: The Dan Knoll Photo Collection.

Starting Bid $300

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Big Game rivalry jersey worn by Aaron Rodgers 8356) Aaron Rodgers Signed Game-used California Golden Bears Jersey Highly sought-after official Nike football jersey worn by California Golden Bears quarterback Aaron

Rodgers in the Big Game against the rival Stanford Cardinals at the California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California on November 20, 2004. The jersey, size large, features sewn-on letters and numbers, and is signed on the front “8” in black felt tip by Rodgers. In fine condition. Provenance: Heritage, May 15–17, 2014. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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From Lombardi’s personal wardrobe—a brilliant brown topcoat from 1966

8357) Vince Lombardi’s 1966 Brown Wool Topcoat

Iconic brown wool topcoat personally-owned and -worn by legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. The heavy camel hair single-breasted topcoat features three buttons, two flap pockets, notched lapels, and a light green silk interior lining.

A pocket found on the inside of the right chest bears a haberdashery label for Art’s Custom Tailoring of Green Bay, Wisconsin, with interior of pocket featuring sewn-in “Amalgamated Clothing” and inventory labels, with the latter marked: “Tailored for: Name: Vince Lombardi, Date: 11/7/66, No. 94221.” In fine condition, with a few trivial instances of loose stitching. Accompanied by a letter of opinion from Mears Authentication. The inventory label dates this topcoat to the bye-week for the 7-2 Green Bay Packers, a team that had lost a close home-game to the Minnesota Vikings only a day prior. The Packers rallied from that point on, winning the remaining five games of their schedule en route to a 34-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the 1966 NFL Championship Game on January 1st. Two weeks later, the Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs squared off before 62,000 at at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 15, 1967. The first ever AFLNFL World Championship match-up, later termed Super Bowl I, was won handily by Green Bay, with contest MVP Bart Starr tossing two touchdowns and leading the Packers to a final score of 35-10. This finely tailored topcoat, a key sartorial component of the great Packers coach, is further augmented by its close proximity to such an historic and significant period of the National Football League. An immensely rare, museum-quality keepsake from the personal wardrobe of a Green Bay icon.

Starting Bid $2,500

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Recognizing Curly Lambeau’s undefeated 1929 season—the first NFL championship of the Green Bay Packers

8358) Curly Lambeau 1929 Green Bay Packers Undefeated Championship Trophy Magnificent sterling silver trophy honoring the Green Bay Packers’

first championship season in 1929, measuring 10.25"; tall and 9.75"; in diameter, engraved at center: “Coach Earl (Curly) Lambeau, National Football League Champions, 1929 Green Bay Packers, 12-0-1.” The rim of the splendid cup boasts an intricate floral vine pattern design, with curved and grooved handles on either side. In fine condition, with just minor wear. Originally from the Duke Hott collection.

Earl ‘Curly’ Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919, then led them as a player/coach to their first NFL championship a decade later—in those days, rather than playing a game, the champion was determined by win-loss percentage over the course of the whole season. The Packers won twelve of their thirteen match ups, the only blemish to their record coming in a tie against the Frankford Yellow Jackets. A victory celebration of 20,000 fans greeted the team upon their return to Green Bay after their final game in Chicago, which they won 25-0 to finish the year undefeated.

This handsome memento, presented to recognize Coach Lambeau’s historic unbeaten season, is deserving of a place in the finest collections.

Starting Bid $2,500

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8359) Brett Favre Signed Game-used Nike Cleats Very desirable game-used pair of green-and-white Nike Air Zoom cleats, size 13, worn

by Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre during the 1996 NFL season, signed on both cleats in black felt tip. In fine condition, with expected signs of use. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Hugely sought-after Green Bay Packers Super Bowl ring, awarded to the 1996 running backs coach

8360) Harry Sydney’s 1996 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Ring Running backs coach Harry Sydney’s sought-after 10K gold 1996 Green Bay Packers Super

Bowl championship ring made by Jostens, size 14, featuring a diamond-encrusted Packers “G” logo on the top, flanked by “World Champions,” and surrounded by another level of genuine diamonds: in all, the sparkling ring boasts 115 diamonds weighing 2.35 carats. One shank reads, “Packers, 1996, Tradition,” and the other depicts the Packers helmet, their 16-3 overall record, and the recipient’s surname and position, “Sydney, Coach.” The inner band is marked “10K” and has the Jostens diamond hallmark. In fine condition.

Already a two-time champion from his playing days with the San Francisco 49ers at the end of the 1980s, Harry Sydney returned to the Super Bowl in 1996 as the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers. His position group performed admirably in Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots, gaining a combined 103 yards on 32 carries to chew through the clock and protect the Packers’ lead. The Packers won the game 35-21—their first championship since 1967—marking their return to greatness after decades of mediocrity. Given the historic nature of the 1996 team and the popularity of the Green Bay Packers, this is an exceptionally desirable Super Bowl championship ring.

Starting Bid $900

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8362) Green Bay Packers 1929 Championship Team Photograph Rare vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 6 photo of the 1929 Green

Bay Packers, a team that posted an undefeated 12–0–1 record en route to their first National Football League Championship.

White caption text inherent to original photograph reads: “Green Bay Packers 1929 World Champions, [copyright] Stiller’s 1929.” Athletes pictured, left to right, back row: Cal Hubbard, Hurdis McCrary, Tom Nash, Bernard Darling, Claude Perry, Red Smith, Verne Lewellen, Roger Ashmore, Johnny ‘Blood’ McNally, Jim Bowdoin, Lavvie Dilweg, and Jug Earp; front row: Curly Lambeau, Paul Minnick, Bo Molenda, Roy Baker, Eddie Kotal, Red Dunn, Dick O’Donnell, Mike Michalske, Bill Kern, Whitey Woodin, and Carl Lidberg. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 11.25. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

8363) Green Bay Packers 1966 Team-signed Football Rare official NFL ‘The Duke’ Wilson (Rozelle) football signed in black ballpoint by over 50 members of the 1966 Green Bay Packers football

team, including: Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Willie Wood, Ray Nitschke, Paul Hornung, Forrest Gregg, Willie Davis, Henry Jordan, Herb Adderley, Fuzzy Thurston, Lionel Aldridge, Elijah Pitts, Sonny Ridders, Jim Weatherwax, Ron Smith, Dave Hathcock (2), Roy Schmidt, Steve Wright, Dave Robinson, Eli Strand, Max McGee, Phil Vandersea, Marv Fleming, Kent Nix, Jeff White, Bob Schneller, Ray Wietecha, Jerry Burns, Jim Grabowski, Don Anderson, Zeke Bratowski, Allen Brown, Bob Long, Bob Jeter, Bill Anderson, Bob Skoronski, Doug Hart, Ken Bowman, Jerry Kramer, Lee Roy Caffey, Phil Bergstrom, Red Cochran, Dave Hanner, Bob Brown, Tom Crutcher, and more. The football features a Vince Lombardi signature done in a secretarial hand. In very good to fine condition, with light overall wear and scuffing, and the signatures a couple of shades light. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

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8364) Green Bay Packers 1968 Team-Signed Football Fantastic official NFL ‘The Duke’ Wilson (Rozelle) football signed in black ballpoint by 51 members of the 1968 Green Bay Packers team, including: Ray Nitschke, Bart Starr, Forrest Gregg, Henry Jordan, Herb Adderley, Dave Robinson, Willie Davis, Willie Wood, Lionel Aldridge, Ken Bowman, Zeke Bratkowski, Doug Hart, Carroll Dale, Boyd Dowler, Phil Vandersea, Bob Jeter, Phil Bengtson, Dave Hanner, Tom McCormick, Elijah Pitts, Bob Hyland, Ron Kostelnik, Jim Flanigan, Jerry Kramer, Bucky Pope, Bill Lueck, John Rowser, Francis Winkler, Fred Carr, Bob Brown, and more. In fine condition. The Packers won the Super Bowl in the previous season, but failed to make the playoffs in 1968. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $500

8365) Green Bay Packers 1972-73 Team-Signed Football Official NFL Wilson (Rozelle)

football signed in black ballpoint by over 50 members of the 1972 and 1973 Green Bay Packers, including: Bart Starr, Alden Roche, Ken Ellis, Cal Withrow, Al Matthews, Pete Lammons, Kevin Hunt, Ike Thomas, Fred Carr, Bob Kroll, Mike McCoy, Leland Glass, John Brockington, Jon Staggers, Dave Robinson, Keith Wortman, Ward Walsh, Jim Carter, Don Doll, Rollie Dotsch, Dan Devine, Red Cochran, and more.

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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8366) Green Bay Packers Hall of Famers Signed Football Official Auto-

graph Model NFL Wilson football signed on the white panel in blue or black ballpoint by nine Hall of Fame players from the Green Bay Packers, including: Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Paul Hornung, Tony Canadeo, Willie Davis, Jim Taylor, Herb Adderley, Willie Wood, and Jan Stenerud. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $100

8368) Paul Hornung Signed Jersey and Photograph Two items: a Wil-

son long-sleeve Green Bay Packers jersey for Hall of Fame running back Paul Hornung, size 46, signed on the front jersey number in black felt tip, “Paul Hornung, HOF 86”; and a color glossy 11 x 14 full-length photo of Hornung running with the football during a Packers game, signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition, with light emulsion irregularity to the top of the photo. Accompanied by a photo of Hornung taken at the time of the jersey signing.

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8367) Green Bay Packers NFL Championship Program Collection Scarce and very desirable group lot of eight official souvenir programs for National Football League Championship Games or Super Bowls featuring the Green Bay Packers, including: the 1960 NFL Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers on December 26, 1960; the 1961 NFL Championship Game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers on December 31, 1961; the 1962 NFL Championship Game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers on December 30, 1962; the 1966 NFL Championship Game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers on January 1, 1967; Super Bowl I between the Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers on January 15, 1967; Super Bowl II between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers on January 14, 1968; and Super Bowl XXXI (2) between the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers on January 26, 1997. Also included is a program for the Chicago College All-Star Game between the Green Bay Packers and College All-Stars on August 5, 1966, which saw the Packers win by a lopsided score of 38–0; a ticket stub from Super Bowl XXXI, displayed in a screw-down case; and a commemorative info sheet for Super Bowl I, which features an embroidered patch honoring the “First World Championship Game AFL vs NFL.” In overall fine condition.

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8369) Red Cochran (3) Signed Documents Group lot of three Green Bay Packers contracts for Red Cochran,

including: a five-page contract that employs Cochran as an assistant coach with the Packers for a period of one year at an annual salary of $10,000, dated March 2, 1959, signed at the conclusion, “John T. Cochran,” and countersigned by Packers President Dominic Olejniczak and NFL Commissioner Bert Bell; a four-page contract that employs Cochran as an assistant coach with the Packers for a period of one year at an annual salary of $10,600, dated December 29, 1959, signed at the conclusion, “John T. Cochran,” and countersigned by Olejniczak and NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle; and a one-page contract that employs Cochran as a scout for the Packers from February 1, 1976 to February 1, 1977, for a salary of $21,000, signed at the conclusion by head coach and general manager Bart Starr. Includes a TLS from Bob Harlan to Cochran. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Sideline jacket belonging to Green Bay’s legendary backfield coach 8370) Red Cochran’s Green Bay Packers 1970s Worn Sideline Jacket Ameri-

can football cornerback and later an assistant coach and scout in the National Football League (1922– 2004) who played on the Cardinals only NFL Championship team in 1947; he twice served as the Green Bay Packers offensive backfield coach between 1959 and 1974. Official Green Bay Packers cold weather sideline jacket worn by Red Cochran during his time as an offensive backfield coach with the Packers between 1971 and 1974. The dark green zip-up jacket, size 48, features bright yellow lining, a snap-on hood, and two front pockets, with back section bearing large sewn-on yellow letters, “Packers.” The inner collar area features a pair of Sand-Knit manufacturing tags, with the upper tag embroidered “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the Green Bay Packers, National Football Conference,” and the bottom tag marked in faint black felt tip, “Red Cochran.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

8371) Brett Favre Group of (2) Signed Footballs Very appealing pair of two footballs signed by legendary Green Bay

Packers quarterback Brett Favre, including: an official limited edition NFL Wilson football designed exclusively for Super Bowl XXXI by Paul A. Raddatz, numbered 179/1000, signed in black felt tip by Favre; and an official NFL Wilson Super Bowl XXXI football, signed in black felt tip by Favre and by Hall of Fame teammate Reggie White. In overall fine condition. The limited edition ball is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Wilson and Par West. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

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8372) Hockey Legends Signed Cover Collection of (7) Collection of seven FDCs with cachets honoring hockey, signed in ink by ten legends of the sport, including: Bobby Orr; Norm Ullman; Jean Beliveau; Maurice Richard; Emile Bouchard; Syl Apps; and Sid Abel, Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, and Alex Delvecchio. In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Remarkable ‘last score’ game ball from the 1965 NFL Championship between the Browns and Packers 8373) NFL 1965 Championship ‘Last Score’ Game-used Football Amazing official NFL ‘The Duke’ Wilson/Thorp

football used in the final scoring play of the 1965 NFL Championship Game between the defending NFL champions Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on January 2, 1966. With 5:32 remaining in the contest, Packers placekicker Don Chandler booted the offered football 29 yards through the field goal uprights to cement the game’s final score, 23 to 12, and the ninth championship in Green Bay’s history. A bottom panel of the football is marked in black felt tip, “23 To 12, Packer—Browns, 1965 Championship Game.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Jordan Hebel, a Green Bay Packers equipment associate who caught this offered ‘last score’ football after it sailed through the goalposts. In part: “I worked for the Packer Corp. for about 12 yr. I took care of hauling the equip. for the Packers & all teams coming & going into Green Bay from the airport to the Stadium & back out to the aircraft after the games. I worked for the equip. man. Gerald Braisher & Bob Noel. I worked the side lines for the game with equip. & extra balls. We started every game with 12 new balls. Equip. & locker room men were always the last to leave after a game & most of the help didn’t get paid back then. Gerald (Dad) Braisher gave us a football or a couple of bucks. The ball you have I was given after the game because I caught it after Don Chandler kicked it for the 3 points that won the championship. I took the ball up & put it in the back room for Dad B. & after we had cleaned up the locker room I told Dad B. it was there before I left & he said ‘take it see you next yr.’” Also included is Hebel’s official Green Bay Packers employee card. A remarkable piece of gridiron history—the 1965 NFL Championship was the first of its kind played in January and televised in color, and the last title game played before the Super Bowl era. Additionally, the 1965 championship marked the very last game played by legendary Browns running back Jim Brown.

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Fully signed by the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ USA hockey team 8374) Miracle on Ice Signed Poster Color 26 x 39 poster for the 2004 film Miracle about the legendary 1980 US men’s Olympic hockey

team’s underdog victory over the Soviet Union, signed in silver ink by the full 20-man roster of the original team: Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Bill Baker, Phil Verchota, Mike Ramsey, Buzz Schneider, Bob Suter, Ken Morrow, Dave Silk, Mark Wells, Mark Johnson, Jack O’Callahan, Mark Pavelich, Steve Christoff, Dave Christian, Steve Janaszak, Rob McClanahan, Neal Broten, John Harrington, and Eric Strobel. Framed and in fine condition, with one area of slight bubbling, perhaps the result of the poster being mounted. Consignor notes that this was obtained from the producer of the film.Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA

Immensely rare 1904 St. Louis official’s participation medal

8375) St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics Official’s Participation Medal/Badge Extremely rare official’s participation medal issued for the St. Louis 1904 Summer Olympics. Copper, 40 mm, 30 gm, by Dieges & Clust, New

York. The front, inscribed, “Olympic Games, St. Louis, USA, 1904,” features an idealized nude athlete mid-stride with a laurel branch in his hand; the reverse features the lengthy text, “1803, Universal Exposition Commemorating the Olympic Games, 1904, Physical Culture Department, Frederick J. V. Skiff, Director of Exhibits,” encircled by ivy leaves with the shield emblems of St. Louis, France, and USA. Topped with a loop, this type of medal was originally suspended from a colorful ribbon and issued only to officials to be worn as a badge; those issued to athletes were identical, but lacked the loop and instead had an entirely plain edge. The 1904 St. Louis is the rarest and most coveted of all Olympic participation medals.

Starting Bid $2,500

8376) St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1928 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 37 mm, 22 gm, by Milo Martin. The front depicts the goddess Victory holding a laurel branch in a horse-drawn sled, with mountains rising in the background and the Olympic rings below; the reverse bears raised text, “II Jeux Olympiques D’hiver St. Moritz 1928,” over a laurel branch.

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8377) Garmisch 1936 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Participation medal issued for the Garmisch 1936

Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 71 gm, by Kunststickerei M. Jorres. The front, inscribed, “Olympische Winterspiele, 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen,” features the Olympic rings over an alpine summit; the reverse bears the Olympic motto, “Citius Altius Fortius,” over a fir branch.

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8378) Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics Pin Set Cased set of three official pins issued for the Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics, which were canceled due to the outbreak of World War II, each measuring 13 mm x 23 mm, featuring a design with the Olympic rings at the top, large Olympic flame at center, and year at the bottom. The gold, silver, and bronze pins are displayed against a blue felt backing, inside a case topped by a transparent lid with silver lettering, “XII Olympia, Helsinki 1940.” Reverse of the case bears an affixed label in Finnish.

Starting Bid $150

8379) St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Participation Medal Uncommon participation medal issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 40 mm, 25 gm,

by Emil Wiederkehr. The front depicts a symbolic figure of the goddess Victory against a mountain backdrop; the reverse features the Olympic rings above text, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver, St. Moritz, 1948,” against a snowflake background. A particularly attractive Olympic medal.

Starting Bid $200

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Scarce and attractive bronze medal from the ‘48 Winter Games in St. Moritz

8380) St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal Winner’s medal issued for the St. Moritz 1948 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 104 gm, by Paul Andre Droz. The front depicts a hand holding the Olympic torch against a background with snowflakes and Olympic rings, with motto above, “Citius Altius Fortius”; the reverse features two raised snowflakes and the raised text, “Vmes Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver St. Moritz 1948.”

The St. Moritz Games were the first to be celebrated following World War II, and were bestowed with the moniker, ‘The Games of Renewal.’ Due to their roles in the preceding war, both Japan and Germany were not invited to compete; they subsequently rejoined the Winter Games in 1952. A total of 123 athletes won medals at the 1948 Games, with 46 of those earning bronze medals. Given the low quantity of struck winner’s medals, as well as the historical significance of the period, this third-place prize is of the utmost desirability.

Starting Bid $1,000

8381) Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Group of (6) Badges Collection of six different badges issued for the Rome 1960 Summer

Olympics, each measuring approximately 38 mm x 48 mm, featuring laurel bezels with inset medallions depicting Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline Wolf, and Olympic rings below. The multicolored panels below are marked for “C.N.O.” [National Olympic Committee, with double bezel], “Stampa” [Press], “Ufficiale” [Official], “Assistente” [Assistant], “Capo Missione” [Head of Mission], and blank for official guests.

Starting Bid $200

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8382) Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Brilliant winner’s medal issued for the Rome 1960 Summer Olympics. Gilt silver, 69 mm, 102 gm

(215 gm with chain), by Giuseppe Cassioli. The front depicts a victorious athlete being carried by a jubilant crowd; the reverse, inscribed, “Giochi Della XVII Olimpiade Roma MCMLX,” features a ‘Seated Victory’ with the Colosseum in the background. This beautiful specimen is housed in its cast bronze olive leaf wreath bezel, which is engraved “Calcio [Football],” and suspended from its matching chain. Includes the rare red leather presentation case made by the Artistici Fiorentini of Firenze, which features some wear and a broken left front latch. To our knowledge, a 1960 Rome Winner’s medal, complete with its original case, has not previously been sold at auction. The national team of Yugoslavia won the gold medal in the football tournament at the 1960 Summer Games, finishing with a 3-0-2 record and outlasting runner-up Denmark in the gold medal game with a score of 3-1 on September 10, 1960. A spectacular example of a gold medal from an iconic Summer Games—the most famous gold medalist was, of course, the young boxer Cassius Clay, who finished first in the light heavyweight division.

Starting Bid $2,500

Pompeii-inspired torch from the 1960 Roman Games

8383) Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch

Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5"; in length and 3.75"; at its widest point, manufactured by the Curtisa firm of Bologna.

The torch’s designer, Amedeo Maiuri, was a renowned Italian archaeologist famous for his studies of the Roman site of Pompeii.

Inspired by the designs and patterns of the host city’s ancient ruins and monuments, the torch is grooved with slender conical fluting along its candlestick frame, features consistent with the classical touch of the 1960 Games. The torch platform bears the engraving, “Giochi della XVII Olympiade,” and maker’s marks, “M. F.—Curtisa—Bologna, 2052,” can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle. The handle and body exhibit scattered wear and scratches. The Olympic flame was lit on August 12 in Olympia, Greece, and was carried a total of 1,863 km—excluding the flame’s voyage from Athens to Syracuse aboard the training ship Amerigo Vespucci—by over 1,500 torchbearers during its historic fourteen day relay. The XVII Olympiad earns the distinction of being the first Summer Olympics to be telecast in North America.

Starting Bid $500

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8386) Innsbruck 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics Group of (3) Volunteer Medals Three medals issued

8384) Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Silver Winner’s Diploma Official second-place winner’s diploma from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics, 15 x 15, awarded to Alexandre Michakov for the USSR’s silver-medal finish in the men’s gymnastics team all-around event.

Starting Bid $200

to volunteers at the Innsbruck 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics: a 35 mm medal on a triangular ribbon, with the front featuring the Olympic rings encircled by the text, “IX Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck 1964, Fur Verdienste,” and the reverse depicting the Austrian coat of arms; an identical 18 mm medal for the 1964 Innsbruck Games on a tiny ribbon; and a 35 mm medal on a triangular ribbon, with the front featuring the Olympic rings encircled by the text, “XII Olympische Winterspiele Innsbruck, 1976, Fur Verdienste,” and the reverse depicting the Austrian coat of arms.

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Iconic ‘flare’ torch from the 1964 Tokyo Games 8385) Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch

Official 1964 Tokyo

Olympics torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5" in length and 6.75" at its widest point. Manufactured by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964” with a set of Olympic rings, and underside of handle marked: “Nikkei Yanagi.” The lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3-1964,” with upper section marked: “Olympic Torch.” Some scattered nicks and dings to the bowl and cylinder, wear to the top platform of the bowl, and adhesive remnants visible below cylinder’s red band.

The Olympic flame was carried for 51 days by 870 runners for a total of 26,065 kilometers. Designed on the principle of the coal-mine safety lamp, the Tokyo Olympic torch was filled with priming powder and fumigant, a two-component ignition material that needed to be wind and rain resistant, and which could both easily ignite and extinguish. Its effect was similar to that of a flare, and it proved a safe and reliable instrument over the course of its hemisphere-trotting relay. Although a typhoon and various plane issues caused a one-day delay late in the schedule, the triumphant final relay by Yoshinori Sakai through Tokyo’s National Olympic Stadium on October 10, 1964, served as a defining moment for a still healing post-war Japan. This torch bowl beautifully represents the moment the fifth ring of the Olympiad touched down on Asian soil. The Summer Olympics will again be in Tokyo in 2020, making it the first Asian city to host two Summer Games.

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8387) Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Participation medal issued for the Grenoble 1968 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 68 mm, 158 gm, by J. M. Coeffin. The front depicts a Greek athlete wearing a headband superimposed against a background of snowflakes; the reverse bears the Grenoble Games emblem and a city view with the Belledonne mountain range in the background, with raised text along the bottom, “X Jeux Olympiques D’Hiver.”

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The elusive torch of the XI Olympic Winter Games 8388) Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Torch Official 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics torch, consisting of a cast-blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel combustion tube, measuring and overall 25.5"; in length and 4.75"; at its widest point, manufactured by Nippon Koki. The torch’s designer, Sori Yanagi, was a pioneer of Japanese industrial design, whose simplistic and pure use of lines and curves were regarded as patently Japanese as they were universal. Inspired by the shape of the Olympic cauldron, this classic torch features a slender black bowl, with the handle impressed with the Sapporo Games logo, and the bottom engraved “Nikkei” and “Yanagi”; lower portion of the tube also bears the Sapporo Games logo, with the manufacturer’s stamp below, “GD Nippon Koki Co., Ltd.” Both the black bowl and tube exhibit wear from use, with various nicks and scratches to the bottom of the handle.

The torch was filled with priming and smoke-producing powder designed to burn for ten minutes for torches carried by runners and for fourteen minutes for those transported in cars. The Olympic flame was lit on December 28, 1971, in Olympia, Greece, and flown to Okinawa Island for the start of the Japanese relay, a massive undertaking that lasted 38 days and covered just under 19,000 km by an estimated 16,300 torchbearers—nearly all of whom shared a torch.

Representing the first Winter Olympics to be held outside Europe and North America, the Sapporo Games proved to be an extravagant and groundbreaking event for the international athletic community. The Sapporo torch ranks among the rarest of all Olympic torches, and this is just the third we have offered.

Starting Bid $2,500

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8389) Sapporo 1972 Winter Olympics Ticket Group Lot Uncommon group lot of

five unused admission tickets for the XI Olympic Winter Games held in Sapporo, Japan between February 9 and 13, 1972. Four large format English–Japanese tickets measure 9 x 3.25 and a fifth vertical-style Japaneselanguage ticket measures 2.25 x 7, with each granting access for the following events and dates: Men’s Giant Slalom on February 9 and 10, Men’s Slalom on February 12 and 13, and the smaller Japanese ticket features a color image for Ladies’ Singles Figure Skating. Includes the original 9.5 x 3.75 ticket envelope and a notice sheet detailing a change of schedule for the Ski Jumping events. In overall fine condition.

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8391) Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal

Pa r t i c i p a t i o n medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm x 65 mm, 129 gm, designed by Nebojsa Mitric. The front bears stylized raised text within a circle, “Sarajevo 84,” above the Olympic rings and logo; the reverse is plain with the monogram of the designer.

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8392) Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Bronze Participation Medal Participation medal

8390) Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Equestrian Programs Two commemorative programs reproducing the official equestrian

program of the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics, issued by the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Organizing Committee, 7.75 x 11, eight pages, inside gray cardstock wrappers embossed with the logo of the equestrian events for the 1984 Games. The inner front flap reads: “In honor of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, President, Federation Equestre Internationale, The Federation Equestre Internationale, and the American Horse Shows Association, at a reception and dinner on Wednesday, September 22, 1982, at eight o’clock in The Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee presents a reproduction of the Official Program for the Equestrian Events of the Games of the Xth Olympiad held in Los Angeles in 1932.” In overall fine condition.

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issued for the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics. Bronze, 64 mm, 133 gm, by Cornelius Martens/Jostens.

The front depicts the Calgary Games emblem and raised French and English text, “Calgary 1988, XV Olympic Winter Games”; the reverse bears a panoramic view of Calgary, the Saddledome Stadium, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with the Olympic motto below. Includes its original velvet case, with white sleeve. An impressive Olympic medal with exceptionally bold designs.

Starting Bid $200

8393) Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Gold Winner’s Medal Rare winner’s medal issued for the Sarajevo 1984

Winter Olympics. Gilt silver, 65 mm x 71 mm, 165 gm, by Majdanpek, Belgrade. The front, inscribed, “XIV Zimske Olimpijske Igre, Sarajevo 1984,” features the Olympic rings and Sarajevo emblem; the reverse features a stylized athlete’s head with laurel crown.

Complete with original orange ribbon. Also Includes the original leather case with uncommon blue cardboard cover. Only 95 gold medals were produced for the XIV Olympic Winter Games, and of the total of 285 medals manufactured, 222 were awarded while the balance were presented to members of the International Olympic Committee and placed for safekeeping in the Sarajevo Olympic Museum.

Starting Bid $1,000

8394) Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch Rare official 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch used during

the Olympic relay, comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, measuring 23.5"; in length, emblazoned on the handle with pictograms of ten Winter Olympic sports. The top inscribed with raised text in English and French, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” with underside of bowl engraved: “COA/A.O.C. 1979–1986”; the ball at the base of the handle is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.”

Included with the torch: a pair of original four-wick burner canisters (one used and one unused); the torch bowl spring; a matching aluminum presentation stand; the original black carrying bag; a framed Alberta vanity license plate, “TORCH20,” removed from an official ‘torch run’ vehicle; and a wool navy blue executive blazer by Rio Sollway of Calgary, size R/S, with Olympic torch and Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics logo embroidered in golden thread to left chest. The torch and the accompanying items were presented to an employee of Petro-Canada, the sponsor of the Olympic torch relay from 1970 until 1991, who served as the western manager of the Calgary torch relay and was tasked with making sure that the torch made a successful journey from the Manitoba/Ontario border and into McMahon Stadium for the opening ceremonies.

Designed by the National Research Council of Canada, the torch was made to resemble the Calgary Tower, an iconic landmark in the Canadian city. The torch relay, called ‘Share the Flame,’ was an enormous event, with approximately 6,500 torchbearers drawn from an application pool of over six million. After the lighting ceremony in Olympia, the flame was flown to Newfoundland and then traveled 18,000 km through Canada over 88 days. Unlike many relays, the torches were shared and thus only about one hundred and fifty were manufactured, with this torch representing No. 60. Augmented by its steadfast provenance and unique accoutrements, this is a supremely desirable example of what is one of the most sought-after modern Olympic torches.

Starting Bid $2,500

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Designed by Philippe Starck, an exceedingly rare example of the 1992 Albertville torch

8395) Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics Presentation Torch Exceedingly rare official 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics presentation

torch, consisting of a bulbous steel alloy body, measuring 16.5"; long and 3"; at its widest point, designed by Philippe Starck and familiarly known as ‘La Corne,’ or ‘The Horn.’ The sleek, modernist design resembles a bull’s horn or flame when turned upside down, and is engraved at the top with golden lettering, “XVIes Jeux Olympiques d’Hiver 1992,” followed by a small emblem of the five Olympic rings. As a presentation edition of the torch, it does not contain the burner, or serial number. This version of the torch was given to special VIPs. One day after the Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on December 13, 1991, it was taken from Athens to Paris via supersonic Concorde. The relay route aimed to cover as much of France as possible by passing through all regional capitals, and the 57 days of the French leg echoed the 57 events of the Albertville Games. Carried by 5,500 torchbearers, the flame passed down the iconic Champs-Elysees and made a stop at IOC founder Pierre de Coubertin’s childhood home during its 5,700 km trek through the nation. Unlike many relays where each torchbearer carries their own torch, the Albertville torches were passed from bearer to bearer and thus manufactured in extremely limited quantities. Albertville is easily the rarest and most sought-after torch of the last thirty years, and examples are seldom offered on an international stage.

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8396) Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Participation Medal with Pouch Participation medal

issued for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. Burnished copper, 70 mm, 254 gm, by Xavier Corbero; manufactured

by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre.

The front is engraved “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” with the Games logo of a stylized man leaping over the Olympic rings; the reverse bears an engraved spiral and elongated lightning bolt.

Complete with its dark red pouch.

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8398) Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics Copper Participation Medal Participation medal issued

for the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics. Copper, 66 mm x 76 mm, 223 gm, by Morten Kleppan. The front depicts the Lillehammer Games emblem and rings set between ice crystals and pictograms of sporting events, with raised text, “The XVII Olympic Winter Games Lillehammer 1994”; the reverse bears various sports pictograms and the ice crystal design. Complete with its impressive original wooden presentation box.

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Barcelona’s impressive modernist torch

8397) Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics Torch Official 1992 Barcelona Olympics torch, comprised

of aluminum and plastic, measuring 26"; in length and 7"; at its widest point, designed by Andre Ricard. The metal body is inscribed in gold text, “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992,” and bears the emblem of the Games.

Exhibits noticeable wear to the rubber grip. The massive fifty-day relay included nearly 9,500 torchbearers who carried the Olympic flame by foot and bicycle for a total of 5,940 km throughout Spain. The lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremonies was especially memorable, as Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo ignited the cauldron by shooting an arrow lit from the Olympic flame. A large, attractive torch with a decidedly modern design.

Starting Bid $300

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8399) Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Official 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics torch, constructed

of stainless steel, aluminum, and sheet molding, measuring 37"; in length and 3"; at its widest point. Manufactured by Bombardier, the shape and contours of the torch represent the lines made by snow and ice sports, and is engraved with the motto “With Glowing Hearts / Des plus brilliants exploits,” with the Canadian maple leaf ‘cut-out’ on the opposing side. The two white panels bear the Vancouver Games logo, with lower portions bearing a few trivial scuffs. The torch was lit in Olympia on October 22, 2009, and from October 30, 2009, until February 12, 2010, the Olympic Flame was carried by over 12,000 runners for over 100 days over a course of 45,000 km of Canadian soil-the longest national relay ever held.

Starting Bid $200

8400) London 2012 Summer Olympics Torch Gorgeous official 2012 London Olympics torch, comprised of metal and aluminum, measuring 31.5"

in length and 4.25" at its widest point, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, and manufactured in collaboration by Tecosim, LPG Gas, Bullfinch and Premier Sheet Metal. The gold-colored torch body consists of two envelopes of aluminum alloy perforated with 8,000 circles, a number which matches with both the amount of torchbearers and the United Kingdom relay miles, and features a golden metal logo of the Games near the top. The triangular shape refers to the multiples of three found in the Olympic movement’s values of excellence, friendship, and respect, the Olympic motto of ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius,’ and London’s hosting of the Games for the third time. Includes a triangular metal event plate for the trampoline events on August 3 and 4 at the North Greenwich Arena. The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia on May 10, 2012, and embarked on an eight-day journey across Greece and Crete before flying over to London. Commencing in Land’s End in Cornwall on May 19, the UK portion of the relay was designed so that 95 percent of the population of the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey would be a maximum of one hour from the torch route. After seventy days and 15,775 total km, the massive relay touched down in London’s Olympic Stadium on July 27. A truly regal and highly sought-after example of an Olympic torch, and a work of art that earned the Design of the Year Award at London’s Design Museum.

Starting Bid $300

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8401) Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch Official 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics torch, constructed of aluminum

and various polymers, measuring 37.5˝ in length and 5.75˝ at its widest point, developed by a team of designers led by Vladimir Pirozhkov and Andrei Vodyanik. The torch was modeled after the feather of a Firebird or phoenix, which symbolizes good luck or fortune in Russian folklore, and was immortalized in Igor Stravinsky’s eponymous ballet. The torch’s silver color represents winter ice, and the red, the traditional color of Russian sport, denotes the fires kindling in the mountains around the resort. The upper portion, which bears some smoke damage, features the Sochi Games logo, with label near the handle reading “069.” Consignor notes that this example was carried through downtown Sochi.

The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, on September 13, 2013, and made its way onto Russian soil on October 7, traveling through all eighty-three regions of the Russian Federation during its five-month and 65,000 km relay. Additionally, other specially designed Sochi torches reached the North Pole, the summit of Mount Elbrus, submerged thirteen meters into Lake Baikal, and another even entered outer space, with cosmonauts Oleg Kotov and Sergei Rayazansky passing the torch outside the International Space Station. Inspired by the feather that bestows good luck in its purest form upon its bearer, this is a wonderful and uniquely designed torch.

Starting Bid $200

8402) Olympic Medalists Signed Cover Collection of (76) Collection of 76 FDCs with cachets

honoring various Olympic Games and events, signed in ink by a multitude of Olympic champions, including: Paul Anderson, Shirley Babashoff, Lanny Bassham, Melissa Belote, Bonnie Blair, Phil Boggs, Ralph Boston, Don Bragg, Mike Bruner, Dick Button, C. S. Campbell, Milt Campbell, Hal Connolly, Willie Davenport, Charles Dumas, Cathy Ferguson, George Foreman, Gretchen Fraser, Linda Fratianne, Ron Freeman, Dan Gable, Pete George, Brian Goodell, Eric Heiden (2), Carol Heiss, Ken Henry, Dianne Holum, Sim Iness, Bruce Jenner, Micki King, Mike Larrabee, Lance Larson, Sammy Lee, Bob Mathias, Pat McCormick, Debbie Meyer, Billy Mills, Jim Montgomery, John Naber, Parry O’Brien, Al Oerter, Mel Pender, Ben Peterson, Pete Rademacher, Cathy Rigby, Arnie Robinson, Mack Robinson, Bill Rodgers, Bob Seagren (3), Frank Shorter, Helen Stephens (2), Jill Sterkel (2), Dwight Stones, Kurt Thomas, Wyomia Tyus, Donna de Varona, Karl Warner, Marshall Wayne, Wayne Wells, Mal Whitfield, and Dave Wottle. Multi-signed covers include: Bill Rodgers, Ralph Boston, Dan Gable, Milt Campbell, and Pete George; Micki King, Marshall Wayne, Phil Boggs, and Sammy Lee; Ralph Boston, Bob Seagren, Jim Montgomery, and Dan Gable; Floyd Patterson, Jerry West, Dan Gable, and Bob Seagren; Jill Sterkel, Shirley Babashoff, Micki King, and Debbie Meyer; and Derek Clayton and Marty Liquori (2). In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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Extremely rare Rio 2016 bronze issued to a third-place winner

8403) Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal with Case Excessively rare winner’s medal issued for the Rio 2016 Summer

Olympics. Bronze, 85 mm, 470 gm, produced by the Brazilian Mint.

The front features stylized laurel leaves—an ancient Greek symbol of victory—surrounding the Rio 2016 Olympic logo; the reverse features a traditional portrait of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, over Panathenaic Stadium with the Acropolis in the background, inscribed above, “XXXI Olimpiada Rio 2016.” The bottom edge is engraved with the name of the event; the athlete’s name and a small signed photograph will be provided to the winning bidder. Complete with the original ribbon and wooden case. The medal itself exhibits a few dings and scratches, but still presents beautifully.

As the first Olympiad to take place in South America, the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics sought to emphasize sustainability as a key element of its platform. The medals awarded to winning athletes embodied this goal, and were constructed using sustainable and recycled materials: more than 40% of the copper used in the production of the bronze medals came from the industrial waste of the Mint of Brazil; the ribbons have a composition of 50% recycled plastic bottles; and the rounded wooden presentation cases were crafted from freijó wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The Brazilian Mint produced 2,488 medals in total—812 golds, 812 silvers, and 864 bronzes—and we believe this to be the very first bronze to be publicly offered at auction. An immensely desirable piece from the memorable 2016 Summer Games.

Starting Bid $2,500

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AMERICANA

Revolutionary War–era free frank from General Washington to Col. Daniel Brodhead, commander at Fort Pitt

8404) George Washington Signed Free Frank Extremely desirable Revolutionary War–era free-franked address panel, 6.75 x 3.5, addressed in another hand to “Colonel Daniel Brod[head]” at “Fort P[itt],” and beautifully franked in the lower left, “G:o Washington.” Marked “Public Serv[ice]” in the upper left, and annotated vertically on the left side in ink, “Rec’d 7th Oct’r by Mr. Postlewaite.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, light overall soiling, and scratching to the top of the frame. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV was an important military officer during the American Revolution who earned Washington’s respect for his leadership early on in the war, which included the defense of Philadelphia in 1777 and the winter at Valley Forge. From his headquarters at Fort Pitt, Brodhead directed numerous raids against hostile native tribes, often leading the expeditions personally. This free frank addressed to Brodhead by Washington likely dates to circa 1780, at which time the two were corresponding about the supply shortage at the fort. Washington would ultimately order Brodhead’s removal from command at Fort Pitt in 1781, over concerns about mishandling supplies and money. The “Postlewaite” referenced in the annotation is presumably Capt. Samuel Postlethwaite, who served as Fort Pitt’s deputy quartermaster from October 1777 to December 1782.

Starting Bid $500

8405) John Adams Signed Free Frank Sought-after free-franked address panel, 5 x 3.5,

addressed in another hand to “Hon’ble Jonathan Monson, Boston,” and franked in the lower left by the elderly statesman, “J. Adams.” Marked “Free” at the top, and dated at “Quincy, MA, October 30th, [no year].” In fine condition, with scratching to the top of the frame. Encapsulated in PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $300

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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President Jefferson to his Philadelphia bookseller 8406) Thomas Jefferson Signed Free Frank Fantastic hand-addressed and free-franked address panel as

president, 5 x 3.25, addressed by Jefferson to “Mr. Matthew Cary, Bookseller, Philadelphia, and franked in the upper left, “free, Th: Jefferson, Pr. U.S.” Postmarked at Washington on March 7, [no year]. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the right side of the central vertical fold, and scratching to the top of the frame. Encapsulated in PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Mathew Carey was an Irish-born American publisher and economist who lived and worked in Philadelphia, and is best remembered for his important magazine The American Museum, which counted the likes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson among its subscribers. Carey was an ardent supporter of a strong American Navy, and he corresponded frequently with John Adams and other statesmen on the topic; his correspondence with Jefferson generally related to the purchase and sale of books. It is likely that this cover contained President Jefferson’s letter of March 7, 1805, which contained a draft on the Philadelphia Bank for $10.37 to pay for a Bible. A spectacular free frank boasting an excellent association.

Starting Bid $300

8407) William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Signed Photograph Uncommon matte-finish 3.75 x 5 photo of Cody dressed in elaborately

decorated Western garb, neatly signed in fountain pen, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’ 1916.” Mounted to a piece of black cardstock and in fine condition. A fabulous image of the Wild West icon. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

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Superb portrait of the General, presented to the man who equipped the 3rd and 7th Armies 8408) George S. Patton Signed Photograph Imposing matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of General Patton in uniform, with the brights of his eyes shaded by the brim of his three-star helmet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gen. R. B. Lord, with warm thanks for much valuable assistance. G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition, with light silvering to the darker areas of the image.

After the invasion of Normandy, General R. B. Lord was appointed Chief of Staff of S.O.S ‘Service of Supply’ and Communications. Headquartered in Paris, his duty was to procure and distribute supplies, equipment, and armament for the European Theater. As the war progressed, General Lord was reassigned to Reims, France, where he took over procurement, supplies, communication, equipment and armament for Southern France, which included supplying General Patton’s 3rd Army and the 7th Army as they moved north toward Germany. General Patton was gratefully indebted to Lord for moving supplies, equipment, and armament to the front. General Lord initiated the ‘Red Ball Express’ to equip General Patton on his aggressive movement through Southern France and Czechoslovakia.

General Lord also supplied the British and French forces in his sector, and would later be present at the signing of the German surrender in Reims, France. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

8409) Warren Buffett Signed Business Card Souvenir Geico Direct business card printed with Buffett’s name and a toll free number, 3.5 x 2, signed in blue ballpoint, “Warren E. Buffett.” In very fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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Pristine set of Beatles signatures, obtained in-person by a NYC collector 8410) Beatles Signatures Ideal set of bold felt tip signatures, “John Lennon,”

“Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In overall very fine condition. An unsurpassed quartet of Beatles autographs, these choice signatures were originally obtained in person by a New York autograph collector who collected from the 1950s through 2000s. Each card is individually encapsulated in a plastic Beckett authentication holder, with the Lennon and Starr autographs graded as “8,” and the Harrison and McCartney signatures graded as “9.”

Starting Bid $1,000

Ideal, uninscribed set of the Apollo 11 crew 8411) Apollo 11 Group of (3) Signed Photographs Exceptional com-

plete set of three official color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins shown individually in their white space suits against a lunar backdrop, signed by each in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In overall fine condition, with two trivial creases to the Aldrin. An exquisitely crisp set of the most sought-after mission, each boldly and uniformly signed over the clean white space suits. Each photo is individually encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Starting Bid $500

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The Mercury Seven open the Houston Astrodome 8412) Mercury Seven Signed Baseball Official Spalding National League (Giles) baseball signed on the side panels

in blue ballpoint, “Alan Shepard” and “Gus Grissom,” and in black ballpoint, “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “D. K. Slayton,” “Gordon Cooper,” “Wally Schirra,” and “Scott Carpenter.” In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling.

A similar baseball is held by the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, and the owner of this example has provided photocopies of letters associated with the museum’s ball: one from Howard Benedict of the Mercury Seven Foundation, from May 13, 1992, conveying his thanks to Paul and Patti Teinert for the delivery of the offered “baseball autographed in 1965 by the Mercury Seven astronauts” to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Also included is a copy of a letter of authenticity from Alan Shepard, dated August 28, 1992, which reads: “This will certify that this baseball, owned by Paul and Patti Teinert, was autographed by the original seven Mercury Astronauts at the Houston Astrodome on the day the facility was officially dedicated before an exhibition baseball game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees.” Our research indicates that, in addition to the baseball held by the museum, there are only two other fully signed Mercury Seven baseballs from the Astrodome opening day known to exist—one in private hands, and the baseball offered here.

In late 1964, the Houston Colt .45s announced that they were changing their name to the Houston Astros to prepare for ‘a new era of baseball’ and the construction of the team’s huge multipurpose domed stadium, the Astrodome.

According to principal owner Roy Hofheinz, the names of the team and stadium were a reflection on the city of Houston as the center for the nation’s space program; NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center had opened southeast of the city a year-and-a-half prior. The opening game at the Astrodome on April 9, 1965, was attended by nearly 48,000 spectators, with notables including President Lyndon B. Johnson, his wife, Lady Bird, and 22 of the nation’s 28 astronauts.

After tossing out ceremonial first pitches, each astronaut was presented with a lifetime pass that granted him entrance into all Major League ballparks. A magnificent, utterly rare keepsake from a pivotal day in Houston sports history.

Starting Bid $2,500

Initial bids must be placed by 8 pm EST November 21, 2019

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RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced

by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents

or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default.

In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including

any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any

statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate.

RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control.

This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.

RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum.

Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction 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 Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/ EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time

a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Miscellaneous: 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 RR Auction’s 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, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction 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. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: RR Auction 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 Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS For decades, RR Auction has led the industry in providing an accurate and detailed condition statement for each item that we sell. Starting in 2016 we’ve decided to take a fresh approach to describing each item’s condition.

As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important.

Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Championship Ring, Sold for $45,049

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LOT 8069

1956 Topps Master Set (354) in MINT condition - Current #2 PSA Set Registry (9.44 set rating)

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