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Items For The Auction of November 12th, 2005
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201 |
Vintage Roger Maris single signed baseball. Dated 9-24-61, cream color Cronin AL ball is signed on a side panel, "To Mary Best of Luck Roger Maris". Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. Date does not appear to be in Roger's hand but is just two days shy of Maris' historic 60th home run. Highly uncommon playing career single signed ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,000.00
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202 |
Scarce Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle auto. baseball. Lightly toned Harridge AL ball c.1931-34 has been signed by the four greatest players in New York Yankee history. Ruth signed the sweet spot in black fountain pen and Gehrig on a side panel, also in black ink. Each signature has a small degree of age fading rating 6/7 out of 10. DiMaggio and Mantle signed the adjoining two side panels with each signature rating 8 out of 10. Based upon signature style and ink characteristics, we believe the latter signatures were obtained in the 1960's. No greater combination of Yankee players could have signed a baseball. The cumulative lifetime statistics of these four immortals read as if they were fiction: 31,323 at bats, 10,223 hits, 7,247 runs batted in, and a staggering 2,104 home runs. Although their statistics may be compiled, the countless memories they created cannot be measured in numbers. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($20,000.00-$30,000.00)
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$24,000.00
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1956 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL baseball signed by (28) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Stengel, Dickey, Berra, Ford, Martin, Howard, and Larsen. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10 (one signature rates 5). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,200.00
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204 |
1952 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (25) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Berra, Martin, Mize, Raschi, Rizzuto, Reynolds, and McDougald. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10, with the exception of Joe Collins which rates 4. The ball originated from the collection of former New York Yankee Frank Crosetti. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$2,100.00
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205 |
"The New York Yankees" book auto. by the 1945 Yankees team. Hard cover book dated 1943 (missing dust jacket) has been signed on the interior title page by the 1945 Yankees team. Players include Ruffing, Crosetti, Page, Etten, McCarthy, Keller, Chandler, and Stirnweiss. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Book itself has some moderate handling wear throughout. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Book: VG, Signatures: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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206 |
1949 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (30) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Berra, Dickey, Keller, Mize, Rizzuto, Reynolds, Casey, and Crosetti. DiMaggio is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and its original ball bag: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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Allie Clark's 1947 New York Yankees World Series ring. Original ring presented to Clark as a member of the World Champion Yankees in his first year as a Major League player. The ring is marked 14K gold on the interior band and is inscribed, "Presented by Baseball Commissioner to Allie Clark". The last name "Clark" is partially missing from a minor repair to the back of the band. Each side panel of the ring has an American eagle graphic with a baseball on top. The top of the ring has a diamond inset into a diamond shaped field surrounded by laurel decor. The ring, and in particular the decoration, exhibit some surface wear from age. Lot includes a detailed letter of provenance from Allie Clark along with his personal 1947 World Series program signed on the front cover by Clark (VG): Ring: VG-EX |
($4,500.00-$6,500.00)
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208 |
1947 New York Yankees team panoramic photograph. Allie Clark's personal sepia tone panoramic photograph of the World Champion Yankees measures 10"x19" framed with players identified in the bottom margin. Players include DiMaggio, Rizzuto, Harris, Stirnweiss, Reynolds, Berra, and Chandler. Image remains in pristine original condition: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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209 |
Joe DiMaggio auto. jersey. New York Yankees home style jersey signed on the front by DiMaggio in blue sharpie. Signature has some fading from age and rates 6/7 out of 10. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and Morris Engelberg: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$2,300.00
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210 |
Joe DiMaggio endorsed baseball cleats with their original photographic box signed by DiMaggio. Colorful photographic box pictures DiMaggio batting and has been signed in blue sharpie by DiMaggio. Includes the original unused cleats with DiMaggio photographic hang tag. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$450.00
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211 |
Rare Joe DiMaggio Louisville Slugger cardboard advertising display piece c.1940's. Large 19"x40" die cut cardboard display piece pictures Joe DiMaggio advertising Louisville Slugger baseball bats. The display remains in superb overall condition with brilliant original color. Some edge wear has undergone minor retouching. The bat also has a small repair to a crease at the base of the bat area. Original easel back remains intact and complete. One of the rarest and most desired of all player endorsed Louisville Slugger display pieces: EX-MT |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$6,500.00
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212 |
Joe DiMaggio professional model baseball bat c.1943-49. L. Slugger 125 model baseball bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.4oz. D20 model number is stamped on the end of the knob with Joe DiMaggio facsimile signature on the barrel end. The bat shows tremendous usage incl. repaired handle crack, ball marks, cleat marks, and slight checking to the back of the barrel. The bat was acquired directly from DiMaggio after it had been cracked in game play around 1948 and is being offered publicly for the first time. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX (with note to handle crack) |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$21,000.00
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213 |
1965 Cincinnati Reds team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (30) players incl. Pinson, F.Robinson, Rose, and Perez. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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214 |
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame auto. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger commemorative model bat signed by various former Reds players incl. Bench, Morgan, Anderson, Foster, and Griffey. Proceeds from the sale of the bat will benefit the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and a letter of provenance from the Reds: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$210.00
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215 |
Joe Morgan professional model baseball bat c.1980-83. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/4" long and weighs 29.6oz. Bat exhibits evident usage incl. pine tar residue, ball and cleat marks, and stitching impressions. Knob end has #8 written in black and has a small holes from mounting; M253 is stamped on barrel end. Morgan was the spark plug of the Reds offense for many years and was elected to the HOF as one of the finest hitting second basemen in history. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$275.00
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216 |
Fine Pete Rose professional model baseball bat c.1969-72. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 35.8oz. with S2 stamped on knob end. Bat exhibits strong usage incl. ball marks, cleat marks, and has a vintage "14" written in black marker on the end of the knob. Very desirable early playing career Rose game bat which originated from the collection of a former Major League batboy. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,400.00
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217 |
Rare Crosley Field turnstile. Early painted cast iron turnstile from Cincinnati's Crosley Field stands 41" tall by 42" wide. The turnstile retains its original brass cap counter on the top with "H.V. Bright Maker Cleveland, Ohio" lettering. Paint and iron exhibit typical usage wear remaining in desirable original condition. Period Major League turnstiles are uncommon and rank among the most desired of all stadia related collectibles: VG-EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$4,100.00
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218 |
Crosley Field display piece c.1960's. Oversized 28"x36" lithograph on cardboard display advertising the Burger Network. Image depicts the defunct Cincinnati Field taken from the right field stands and is titled at the bottom right corner. Framed: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$350.00
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218a |
1940 Cincinnati Reds team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Reach "Official League" ball signed by (27) members of the World Champion Reds incl. Lombardi, Goodman, Walters, McCormick, Riggs, Vandermeer, Gowdy, and Derringer. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Fairly difficult 1940's era championship team signed ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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219 |
Ival Goodman professional model baseball bat c.1943-44. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.8oz. with G57L stamped on the knob end. Bat exhibits heavy usage incl. finish nail repairs to some deadwood at the back of the barrel, repaired handle crack, ball marks, and partially scored handle. The end of the barrel has a small area of dryness/chipping. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$200.00
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220 |
Cincinnati Reds team panoramic photograph c.1935. Matted and framed 8"x21" sepia tone image of the team posed at Spring Training with players in full uniform. Players include Bottomley, Lombardi, Herman, and Goodman. Stamped on the reverse by Robertson & Fresh photography studio in Tampa, FL. Image itself retains fine clarity with some typical surface wrinkling from scrolling: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$475.00
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221 |
Edd Roush auto. letter. Dated 1926, typewritten letter on Cincinnati Reds stationary contains content endorsing Louisville Slugger brand baseball bats. The letter is signed beautifully in black fountain pen by Roush. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$375.00
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222 |
Edd Roush professional model baseball bat c.1917-21. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 32 1/2" long and weighs 43.4oz. Very thick stock bat is characteristic of Roush's style with barrel end resembling the bottle style bat. The bat has some fissures from dryness and some wear to the very end of the barrel from moisture exposure. Knob also has a few chips. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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223 |
Cincinnati Reds pennant c.1910-15. Early three piece construction wool pennant has "Cincinnati" lettering applied on the front. Pennant was discovered along with an identified 1918 Red Sox pennant and is as such attributed to the Reds. Has some light general soiling with a few minor edge chips: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$500.00
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224 |
Lot of (4) vintage Louisville Slugger advertising posters c.1950's. Each thin stock cardboard sign advertises various players who use the Louisville Slugger brand. Pictured players include Mantle, Robinson, Williams, and DiMaggio. Each poster measures 11"x17", and only a few have some very minor edge chipping: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$120.00
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225 |
Babe Ruth Louisville Slugger memorial poster c.1948. Thin stock cardboard display measures 11"x17" and depicts a drawing of Ruth. Issued to mark the passing of Ruth in 1948. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$200.00
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226 |
Stan Musial Louisville Slugger advertising display sign c.1947. Cardboard display sign advertises Louisville Slugger baseball bats with a caricature of Musial batting. Sign measures 15"x20"; original unused easel back remains intact. Very crisp original condition from the archives of H&B. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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227 |
Ted Williams Louisville Slugger advertising display sign c.1947. Cardboard display sign advertises Louisville Slugger baseball bats with a caricature of Williams batting. Sign measures 15"x20"; original unused easel back remains intact. Very crisp original condition from the archives of H&B. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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228 |
Mickey Vernon Louisville Slugger advertising display sign c.1947. Cardboard display sign advertises Louisville Slugger baseball bats with a caricature of Vernon batting. Sign measures 15"x20"; original unused easel back remains intact. Very crisp original condition from the archives of H&B. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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229 |
Johnny Mize Louisville Slugger advertising display sign c.1947. Cardboard display sign advertises Louisville Slugger baseball bats with a caricature of Mize batting. Sign measures 15"x20"; original unused easel back remains intact. Very crisp original condition from the archives of H&B. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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230 |
Rocky Colavito Louisville Slugger advertising poster c.1960's. Large 11"x42" panoramic style poster advertises a Louisville Slugger bat promotion in conjunction with a Willard Battery advertisement. Poster remains unused with original fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$110.00
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231 |
Lot of (9) miniature baseball bats c.1920-40's. All are Louisville Slugger 16" miniature bats including Ruth, DiMaggio, Goodman, Lombardi, Walters, and Werber: Range EX-NM |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$500.00
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232 |
Lot of (2) store model baseball bats to include: Eddie Collins, Louisville Slugger model 40EC measuring 34" long with facsimile signature on the barrel end: EX and Harold "Pie" Traynor, Spalding model 200 measuring 34" long with block letter "Harold Traynor" on the barrel: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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233 |
Lot of (2) vintage baseball bats to include: Ty Cobb store model bat; 34" long Louisville Slugger model 40 T.C. bat has handle tape and evident use incl. ball marks. "12345678" numerals are stamped onto the barrel of the bat and "80" is stamped on both ends: VG and "Pennant Professional" model bat; 34" long with handle tape has "12345678" stamped on barrel and "80" stamped on bat ends: VG |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$225.00
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234 |
Babe Ruth store model baseball bat c.1917-21. Very early Ruth endorsed baseball bat with "George "Babe" Ruth" signature stampings. 31" long with repaired handle crack and a chip on the knob: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$600.00
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235 |
1937 Louisville Slugger HOF Induction commemorative bat. Numbered 372 of 500, bat was produced with inductees' names in gilt. Includes Speaker, Lajoie, and Young: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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236 |
Louisville Slugger display banner c.1940's. Large blue wool banner with tackle twill red lettering and trim measures 36"x56". Banner remains in clean, original condition as found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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236a |
Lot of (2) Louisville Slugger related award plaques. Includes 39" long "Louisville Slugger Award" plaque with "Cleo Kirkpatrick" model bat attached to the front. Lot also includes 17" long wooden plaque with embossed Louisville Slugger copper medallion and "Champion" model miniature bat across the front: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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237 |
Lot of Pee Wee Reese Louisville Colonels related items c.1938-39. Includes Reese auto. G.Burke real photo postcard (period signature); original 4"x5" sepia tone photo of Reese taken during his 1938 debut with the Colonels; sepia tone 8"x10" image of Reese in Louisville uniform dated 1939; and a mounted second period image of Reese at his Louisville debut in 1938. The grouping originated from the personal collection of Reese. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication (signature): Range EX-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$475.00
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238 |
Lot of (2) auto. baseballs with relation to the Louisville Colonels/Pee Wee Reese. Includes 1939 American Association All-Star team auto. ball with Pee Wee Reese and 1939 Louisville Colonels team auto. ball (no Reese). The lot originated from the collection of Reese. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$325.00
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239 |
1938 Louisville Colonels baseball team photograph. Oversized 11"x18" matted and framed image of the Colonels posed in uniform includes a young shortstop in the top row named Pee Wee Reese. Image retains excellent clarity with only a few minor vertical surface wrinkles: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$450.00
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240 |
1954 Louisville Colonels Junior World Championship ring. 14K gold ring, size 9.5, features an inset red stone on the top with "Louisville Junior World Champions" lettering. One side panel has a crossed bat and ball dTcor and the other the Colonels mascot; "1954" appears on both. Interior band is marked 14K gold along with the recipient's name "W.Green". Ring remains in fine original condition: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$475.00
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241 |
1946 Louisville Colonels team auto. baseball. Wilson "Official League" ball signed by (26) players incl. several Major League players such as Brancato, Dorish, and Widmar. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: NM |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$100.00
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242 |
Lot of (3) vintage Louisville Colonels baseball photographs c.1920's. Each sepia tone original image measures 8"x10" and pictures individual players at Eclipse Park in Louisville, KY. Players are identified on the back and include Merito Acosta, Brad Kocher, and Jay Kirke. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$50.00
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243 |
Harold A. Hilton large format golfing photograph c.1930's. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Hilton leaning against a fencepost. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcher, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$850.00
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244 |
Willie MacFarlane large format golfing photograph c.1930's. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of MacFarlane standing with a golf club. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcher, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions photographs found in the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$1,000.00
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245 |
George Dunlap Jr. large format golfing photograph c.1930's. Beautiful sepia tone 16"x20" mounted image of Dunlap holding a trophy. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcher, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions photographs found in the H&B archives. Matted and framed. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$1,000.00
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246 |
Fine Bobby Jones large format golfing photograph c.1930's. Beautiful sepia tone matted and framed 16"x20" mounted image of Jones standing with a golf club. Impressed stamping of photographer G.Pietzcher, St. Louis appears at bottom right. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions photographs found in the H&B archives. One of the finest period images of Jones that we have encountered. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$4,900.00
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247 |
Bugs Bunny display artwork from the Louisville Slugger Museum exhibition "The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons: Bugs Bunny and Baseball". Large 48"x94" vinyl image on plastic foam board depicts Bugs Bunny with a baseball bat. The display was used during the museum's exhibition of sports related cartoon animation. Has some creasing at the top left area. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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248 |
Tazmanian Devil display artwork from the Louisville Slugger Museum exhibition "The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons: Bugs Bunny and Baseball". Large 48"x72" vinyl image on plastic foam board depicts Taz in full baseball garb. The display was used during the museum's exhibition of sports related cartoon animation. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$425.00
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249 |
Sylvester the Cat display artwork from the Louisville Slugger Museum exhibition "The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons: Bugs Bunny and Baseball". Large 48"x72" vinyl image on plastic foam board depicts Sylvester with Tweety Bird in baseball themed display. The display was used during the museum exhibit of sports related cartoon animation. Has some creasing at the top left area. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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250 |
Estate collection of (14) Baseball Magazine premium posters c.1910-15. Desirable large format 10"x20" printed photographic premium photos as issued by the Baseball Magazine. Players include Cobb, Johnson, Mathewson, McGraw, Chance, Speaker, and Baker. Majority have some edge wear incl. small tears and some creasing; most could be matted. A few of the photos have some larger creases/tears: Range GD-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$475.00
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251 |
Lot of vintage baseball related publications to include: 1936 and 1937 "Famous Sluggers" guides each with their original H&B mailing envelopes; 1939 AL and NL pocket schedules; and Sporting News Record Books for years 1938, 1939, and 1940: Range EX-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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252 |
Lot of (3) vintage baseball related guides from the H&B archives to include: 1913 D&M Baseball Rules book (cover abrasion): VG; 1912 Reach baseball equipment catalogue with color player images: VG-EX; and 1910 Bull Durham baseball guide (cover staining): VG. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.. |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$225.00
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253 |
Parkway Field souvenir pin c.1920-30's. Elongated 2 1/2" oval celluloid pin picturing the Louisville, KY stadium that once saw action from numerous teams incl. the Louisville Colonels and Negro National League teams. Pin surface has minimal wear: EX-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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254 |
"Louisville Mascot" baseball bat related archive lot. Rare group of materials pertaining to the obscure Hilton Collins Co. Louisville bat manufacturer as found within the H&B archives to include: 1920's Louisville Mascot baseball bat catalogue which pictures various player models including decal bats on the interior. Catalogue has some fading (mostly to the covers) from moisture exposure: VG; cache of endorsement letters regarding the Louisville Mascot brand of bat incl. two 1919 Knights of Columbus BBC signed letters, Lowe & Cambell typed letter signed by George Lowe, and 1922 Fred Bailey signed letter (Boston Braves 1916-1918): Range VG-EX/MT; and a rare enameled hanging window sign advertising Louisville Mascot brand bats c.1920's. 6"x9" retaining its original hang string and Whitehead & Hoag mfg. label on the back. Surface has a few minor edge flakes. Very rare early baseball display sign. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$425.00
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255 |
Lot of (5) early baseball glove patent related papers including artwork c. 1914-22. Interesting and visually attractive set of five patent applications for various baseball gloves including 1914 Reach catcher's mitt, 1911 duckweb style fielder's mitt, Goldsmith model catcher's mitt, and 1922 Bill Doak model glove. Each has some minor edge wear and the interior etchings of the baseball gloves remain intact. Very fine lot of earlly baseball equipment related paper materials with folk art display qualities: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$750.00
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256 |
Babe Ruth "All-Star" team Louisville Slugger advertising broadside c.1931. Thick stock paper poster depicts the best hitters in the Major Leagues as selected by Babe Ruth. Each player pictured uses Louisville Slugger bats, including Wilson, Klein, Cochrane, and Terry. Poster measures 12 1/2"x19" with some light toning and its original fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($375.00-$475.00)
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$500.00
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257 |
1933 Louisville Slugger advertising proof. Thin semi transparent paper stock proof issued by C.C. Spink & Co. for a Louisville Slugger advertisement regarding use of their bats in the 1933 World Series. 11"x17" and stamped "OCT 14, 1933" at the bottom as having been accepted by H&B. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$100.00
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257a |
Louisville Slugger advertising broadside c.1920's. Thick stock display piece advertises Louisville Slugger bats as premium items. Poster measures 11"x16" and pictures various star players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Cochrane, and Hornsby. Retains its original unused mail coupon at the bottom right. Reverse has an illustrative image of Babe Ruth with a boy near the return address area of the mailer. Very clean with only two light original fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX/MT-NM |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$255.00
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258 |
Louisville Slugger promotional guide c.1920's. Oversized 10"x11" bound catalogue advertises various Louisville Slugger bats. Interior features color images of the bats and other products including H&B bat racks. Back cover pictures a collage arrangement featuring Lou Gehrig and George Sisler. Catalogue has a center fold line. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX |
($150.00-$200.00)
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$325.00
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Hillerich & Bradsby Co. metal baseball bat display rack c.1939. Painted metal "A" frame style rack retains its original metal marquis sign at the top advertising H&B bats. The sign shows some general surface wear while retaining the majority of its original paint. 47" tall x 17" wide: EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger bat display rack c.1950's. Painted cast metal revolving rack retains its original gilt painted bat display 'arms' and its desirable Louisville Slugger plastic marquis sign. Attractive period display rack which nicely showcases an assemblage of vintage baseball bats. 46" tall: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,500.00
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Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory cart. Original cast iron and wooden cart used in the H&B factory for decades to transport wooden billets and bats during production. Full size cart retains four wooden posts (removable) and remains in original condition. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$50.00
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Baseball Centennial pinball arcade machine c.1939. Rare full standing wooden cased pinball arcade game, made to commemorate the 1939 Baseball Centennial, has a painted wooden playing surface with various baseball graphics. The commemoration of the baseball centennial is notated on the playing field as well. Reverse painted glass on the back splash remains very clean featuring the classic Joe DiMaggio style batter associated with the 1939 Centennial logo. The machine itself appears to have been well cared for with minimal usage wear. Amazingly, the game is in full working order, including numerous electrical lightings on both the playing field and backsplash area. Overall size is 22" wide, 50" long, and 38" tall. Made by the Davall Co. in Chicago, the offered game is the first example that we have handled and given its dated production was likely not created in large quantity: EX-MT |
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$3,600.00
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Navin Field stadium seats. Row of two wooden and iron seats retaining a portion of their original paint. Seats show typical wear including some dryness: VG |
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$175.00
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Shibe Park stadium seat. Red painted cast iron and wooden single chair from the defunct Philadelphia stadium. Has painted #1 on the top back slat: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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Hot Dog vending steamer c.1910-20. Countertop hot dog vending steamer of copper construction has a four panel inset glass steeple style top. Front panel has "Hot Dogs" written in period red paint with steam ventilation spigots on the opposite panel. 19" long by 13" tall with a few minor indentations. Early stadia related piece with outstanding display qualities: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,800.00
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1912 World Series souvenir scorecard. Bound book was issued for the 1912 World Series at Fenway Park. Program has two holes punched at the spine area and some tape reinforcement on the interior spine. Scorecard remains unscored: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$850.00
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1915 World Series program. Issued for game #4 at Boston, in which the Red Sox won by a score of 2-1. The interior is neatly scored in pencil; a few pages have some minor age toning. The front cover has some light age toning with an area of staining at the bottom right corner. The back cover features a full Red Sox team photo including Babe Ruth and has some staining to the top edge area: VG-VG/EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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Babe Ruth Red Sox large format photograph c.1916. Very rare early image of Ruth standing with his wife Helen on a frozen Lake Winnepesaukee in New Hampshire around 1916. Young, thin, and wearing his Red Sox sweater, Babe Ruth has his arm around his wife, who is clearly overshadowed by her much larger husband. The image was taken by a family friend who became acquainted with the Ruths as they wintered at the Lake. Overall image size of 7"x10" is very uncommon for the era and is impressively presented in an archival matt and frame. The very edge of the image has some minor chipping with the interior image remaining intact: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$5,000.00
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Significant July 11, 1914 Babe Ruth first Major League game lineup card originating from the collection of HOF umpire Tommy Connolly. On July 11, 1914 Connolly, along with umpire O.Loughlin, presided over a game played between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Naps at Fenway Park in Boston. The game was, for the most part, fairly insignificant save for the debut of a young pitcher by the name of George "Babe" Ruth. Ruth played in his first Major League game on this date departing with a no decision after six innings. Ruth surrendered only five hits and one run to the mighty Cleveland team whose lineup included Nap Lajoie and Joe Jackson. Ironically, on the offensive side of the ball, Ruth struck out in his first at bat. The lineup card itself is neatly penned in Connolly's hand, including positions, date, site, umpires (including a last name autograph of Connolly), and even the substitution of left fielder Duffy Lewis for Olaf Henriksen (misspelled 'Hendrickson' by Connolly). The Babe is simply listed as "Ruth-P." just above the name of the substitute Duffy. The size of the card is 4 1/4"x 4 1/2" with a single horizontal fold line. Given the impeccable provenance of the offered card and the mundane nature of Ruth's debut, the card is certainly unique and possibly one of the more significant lineup cards of its type extant. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication (Connolly last name signature) and a letter of provenance: EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$20,000.00
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1918 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball attributed to the 1918 World Series. Toned B.Johnson AL baseball is signed by approx. (25) members of the World Champion Red Sox incl. Ruth, Barrow, Strunk, Mays, Schang, Jones, and Shean. The signature of Hack Miller appears to have some period enhancement to the ink. The signatures range from 1-5 out of 10. The Ruth signature is signed in the style of his early playing career and remains one of the strongest on the ball rating 3/4 out of 10. The sweet spot of the ball has a period ink inscription, "From ? , To Elmer, World Series 1918". The ball was originally obtained by a gentleman (pictured) who acquired it at the age of 7 while attending one of the 1918 World Series games. According to family history, the ball was used in game play. The 1918 Red Sox World Championship would end up being their last until the 2004 team finally broke the fabled Curse of the Bambino. 1918 Red Sox team signed baseballs are virtually non existent and to our knowledge the offered example is the first with World Series attribution to have become available to the public. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and a letter of provenance from the family: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range PR-VG |
($20,000.00-$30,000.00)
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$19,000.00
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Duffy Lewis professional model baseball bat c.1921. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/4" long and weighs 35.4oz. The bat exhibits usage incl. handle tape repair to a crack, light checking to the back of the barrel, and cleat marks. Trademark and signature stampings remain quite bold. Lewis, along with Harry Hooper and Tris Speaker, while with the Boston Red Sox, combined to form one of the finest outfield trios in Major League history. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and David Bushing: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,100.00
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Ted Williams auto. photograph. Large format 20"x23" matted and framed color image of Williams and Babe Ruth signed in blue sharpie by Williams. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and Green Diamond Sports: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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1947 Boston Red Sox team photograph. Oversized 13"x20" sepia toned team image of the Red Sox posed in three rows. Players include Williams, Cronin, D.DiMaggio, and Ruffing. The photo itself has some minor wear to the top left corner including a few edge chips and a small surface crease: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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Fine Ted Williams vintage single signed baseball c.1950's. Very strong light cream color Harridge AL ball signed on a side panel, "Best Wishes Ted Williams" in blue ink. Salutation and signature rate 9-9.5 out of 10 with some minor ink residue in between the salutation and the autograph. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,600.00
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Boston Red Sox warm up jacket attributed to Birdie Tebbetts c.1947-50. High quality wool jacket with red and white trim retains its original embroidered Red Sox logo patch on the front. Tim McAuliffe tag remains inside the lining. The jacket has a few minor moth holes and some general moderate wear, but retains good color and overall appearance. Originally given to the grandfather of the consignor by Tebbetts. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and letter of provenance from the family: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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Boston Red Sox professional model hat c.1950's. Difficult style hat dates to the early to mid 1950's with red on white felt "B" on the front. Tim McAuliffe tag remains on the interior. Interior headband shows wear including some tattering to the band: VG-EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$500.00
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Ted Williams auto. jersey. Boston Red Sox road style jersey is signed on the front by Williams in blue sharpie. Signature rates 8 out of 10. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and R.D. Retort Enterprises: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$950.00
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Ted Williams auto. photograph. Large format 16"x20" framed color image of Williams is signed in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$225.00
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1959 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (27) players incl. Williams, Wertz, York, Malzone, and Jensen. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$550.00
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Ted Williams professional model baseball bat c. 1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.2oz. Beautiful example shows evident usage incl. ball and cleat marks. W155 is stamped on the knob end, barrel retains a bold facsimile signature stamping. The bat originated from the collection of Red Sox teammate Joe Dobson and remains in original condition. According to family history, Dobson had been given the bat at the end of the 1950 season. Williams game used bats of this quality and provenance are highly sought after and rarely offered for public sale. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and a signed photo of Dobson (signed to Lefty Grove): EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$16,000.00
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1967 Boston Red Sox team auto. print. Matted and framed 15"x22" color print signed by the AL Champion Red Sox incl. Yaz, Smith, Doerr, Petrocelli, and Lonborg. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$175.00
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Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski auto. photograph. Framed color illustrative of Yaz and Williams signed by each with "The Kid" and "Yaz" notations. Glass has a small crack at bottom left corner. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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1958 Billy Moran Cleveland Indians home jersey. Pinstriped flannel shirt retains its original "Indians" name on front and #16 on the back. "1958" strip tag is inside the collar and Wilson tag remains affixed to the tail front. "Chief Wahoo" patch is attached to the left sleeve. The shirt exhibits appropriate moderate usage and wash wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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Al Rosen professional model baseball bat c.1950-56. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 34.8oz. Bat shows light wear including a few rack marks with O16 model number stamped on the knob end. Rosen was one of the key members of the fine Cleveland Indians teams during the mid 1950's era. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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1936 Cleveland Indians team panoramic photograph. Printed photographic image of the team in uniform measures 8"x33" with players' facsimile signatures printed at the bottom margin. Players include Averill, Schang, O'Niell, and Trosky. Photo has some surface wrinkling in a few areas: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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Hal Trosky professional model baseball bat c.1933-34. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 33.2oz. The bat shows significant use incl. repaired handle crack, ball/cleat marks, chipping to Trosky facsimile signature stamping, and a missing sliver from the back of the barrel. The bat was acquired along with the Averill bat within this auction by the family of the consignor and is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: VG |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$1,100.00
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Rare Earl Averill professional model baseball bat c.1934-35. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 38oz. The bat exhibits evident usage including ball marks, cleat marks, and a slight fissure on the back of the barrel. Averill game used bats are among the toughest of all HOF'ers from the 1930-40's with less then (10) known to exist. The bat was acquired along with the Trosky bat by the family of the consignor and is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc.: EX |
($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$4,000.00
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1913 Napoleon Lajoie baseball card game. Boxed set of (50) cards, each of which pictures HOF'er Nap Lajoie on the back. Game also includes playing board, rules sheet, and three wooden pieces. The box exhibits the same dTcor as the "National American Baseball Game" by Parker Bros. and has some minor edge wear: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$300.00
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Rare Tris Speaker professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 42.2oz. Bat shows evident usage incl. a very slight handle fissure, ball marks, and some checking to the back of the barrel. Both the Louisville Slugger and player signature stampings remain quite bold with a desirable even color and finish. The bat has had some restoration to a few small chips on the knob and to an area of dryness at the end of the barrel. The restoration changed the listed weight of the bat slightly, as Speaker typically used a 40oz. bat. Regarded as one of the finest outfielders in Major League history, Speaker's bats are highly treasured by collectors and seldom become available to the collecting public. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$8,000.00
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Rare 1910 Chicago Cubs "Yard of the National Game" panoramic photograph. Printed photographic display piece measures 15"x50" and pictures individual images of Cubs players surrounding a view of a game in progress. Players incl. Evers, Schulte, Zimmerman, and Bresnahan. Rare variation, which we have not previously offered, also features three flanking views of the Cubs pitchers, catchers and outfielders. Very fine general condition with only very minor surface wrinkling in a few areas: EX-MT |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$3,000.00
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Chicago Cubs paperweight c.1915-20. Painted cast iron figural paperweight depicts a bear cub atop a bat and ball with "CUBS" lettering raised on a green painted base. 6" tall retaining the vast majority of its original polychrome paint. Very rare figural display piece in outstanding condition: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$750.00
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Hack Wilson professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/4" long and weighs 35.8oz. The bat exhibits evident usage incl. ball marks, cleat marks, and handle wear. Bat has unique Hack Wilson style knob termination and a few areas of minor restoration incl. handle crack and some dryness to the end of the barrel. Hack Wilson was one of the most feared batsmen of the 1920 and 30's, whose 1930 season remains one of the greatest of all time with a .356 batting average, 56 home runs, and an astounding 190 RBI's. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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1927 Chicago Cubs team panoramic photograph. Uncommon 1920's original image of the Cubs measures 8"x33" matted and framed. Players are pictured in home uniforms lined up on the field incl. Hartnett, Grimm, McCarthy, Root, English, and Wilson. Dated 1927 by Kaufmann Fabry, Chicago photographer. With only a minor wrinkle at the left edge, the photo remains very clean retaining strong original contrast and clarity: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$1,700.00
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1930 Chicago Cubs souvenir fan. Die cut cardboard fan pictures a bear cub holding a baseball bat. Reverse has the Cubs' home game schedule printed in black. The fan has a few creases and a small tape repair to the bottom left corner while retaining its original wooden handle: VG-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$250.00
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Ernie Banks professional model baseball bat c.1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 32oz. with S2 stamped on the knob end. The bat shows light usage and has some surface flaking to the finish primarily on the barrel end. Vintage Banks game bats are not often found. The offered example originates from the collection of a former Major League batboy. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($3,500.00-$4,500.00)
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$2,100.00
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Ron Santo professional model baseball bat c. 1971-73. Adirondack model 302 bat measures 35" long and weighs 34.4oz. Bat exhibits superb usage incl. pine tar residue, handle crack, ball marks, and cleat marks. Knob end has 257A stamped along with #10 written in period marker. "257A" was written near the centerbrand area by the Cubs equipment manager. Very fine example of a Santo game used bat which originated directly from a National League batboy in the period. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and a letter of provenance from the batboy: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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Rare Chicago White Sox pennant with Charles Comiskey c.1915-20. Oversized 36" long pennant with "Sox" team name and an image of Comiskey at the left within a crossed bat and ball design. Pennant has some age tattering to the edges and some typical crazing to the lettering/graphics. Bottom two tassels are missing: VG |
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Rare Buck Weaver professional model baseball bat c.1932. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 31.6oz. Bat exhibits fine usage including two areas of checking/fissures on the back of the barrel and appropriate barrel wear. "Bucky Weaver" is stamped on barrel end with specific "Powerized and Bone Rubbed" label stamping, which dates the bat to 1932. After Weaver's banishment from Major League Baseball for his knowledge of the 1919 Black Sox scandal, he, like other banned teammates, participated in numerous barnstorming and exhibition games. Weaver appealed his case for many years after his banishment to no avail in spite of his outstanding performance in the 1919 World Series. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$4,200.00
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1917 Sporting News Record Book with Joe Jackson. Early baseball related guide features an image of Joe Jackson on the front cover. Clean overall with some light toning to the front cover: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$275.00
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Rare 1919 World Series program. Issued for Game #4 of the 1919 World Series which was played in Chicago after Cincinnati had taken two of the first three games played in the infamous tainted series. In game four Ed Cicotte, one of the conspirators, pitched well but committed two errors en route to yet another loss at the hands of the Reds. Program is partially scored in pencil and remains completely intact with a light center fold line. Top left corner of the front cover has a light stain. Very seldom offered program from the Black Sox era: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$6,500.00
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1914 B-18 Tobacco Blanket Joe Jackson. Purple pennant variation has a light blue color tint on the front and purple on the back. This may be from age toning but actually appears as though it may be a color printing variation: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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