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Back Items For The Auction of February 24th & 25th, 2006  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 901 Rare Houston Colt 45's professional model hat c.1962-64. Desirable 1960s franchise style with orange "45s" on a navy blue background. Interior retains its Tim McAuliffe tagging along with its Pro KM cardboard lining. The top of the bill has two very small holes in the material. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX/MT-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 902 Lot of (2) 1960s Angels professional model hats. Includes California Angels and Los Angeles Angels each with the silver 'halo' design on the top. Both retain their original Tim McAuliffe tagging on the interior headband. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 903 Lot of (5) Joe Pignatano game worn professional model baseball hats to include: Washington Senators c.1965-67, San Francisco Giants c.1962, Atlanta Braves c.1982-85, Kansas City Athletics c.1961, and New York Mets c.1976 (rare pillbox style). Each hat retains its original mfg. tagging with several having Pignatano's uniform number written under the bill. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 904 Rare Robin Roberts Phila. Phillies professional model hat c.1950s-60s. Phillies red hat with embroidered white "P" on the front was worn by HOF'er Robin Roberts. Retains original Wilson tag on the interior headband and has "36" written in vintage black marker under the bill. Roberts also signed the hat in blue marker under the bill. The hat exhibits evident usage incl. interior perspiration staining which also bleeds through to the exterior forehead area. The interior of the bill is not cracked but has warped slightly from age although it appears that could be corrected if so desired. This is the first Roberts game hat that we have encountered. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 905 Lot of various autographed materials to include: NY Mets coaches signed photos c.1980s (both 8"x10" and 10"x14"), Bob Feller signed print (framed), (2) Ralph Branca signed plaques, Atlanta Braves signed holiday card incl. Hank Aaron (w/presentational book), several Johnny Sain signed items, Curt Flood signed advertisement, and other misc. signed flat items. Approx. (25) total pieces. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($250.00-$350.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 906 Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Duke Snider auto. photograph. Color 8"x10" image of the four HOF'ers walking in from the outfield at Shea Stadium. Each player has signed in blue sharpie on their respective image. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 907 Hank Aaron auto. large format color presentational photograph. Mounted 16"x20" color photograph of Aaron hitting his record breaking 715th home run. The photograph was taken by a Time magazine photographer who used multiple exposures to capture the full sequence of events that occurred after the ball was hit. Signed in the center, "To Joe Best Wishes Hank Aaron" in black ink. Mount has "Presented to Joe Pignatano from his friends at Time" at the top and a descriptive paragraph below. The mount has some light moisture toning to the left edge which could be easily matted and framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Mount: VG-EX, Photo: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 908 Ted Williams auto. large format photograph. Matted and framed 16"x20" color image of Williams shaking hands with Babe Ruth. Signed by Williams across his jersey in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 909 Brooklyn Dodgers auto. color poster. Paper stock 16"x20" color poster of Ebbets Field signed by (26) former Dodgers incl. Koufax, Zimmer, Lasorda, Labine, Pignatano, Reese, Snider, and Newcombe. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 910 Lot of Brooklyn Dodgers auto. commemorative prints to include: (4) Dodgers "Champions" black and white prints. 16"x20" each signed by (15) players incl. Newcombe, Craig, Podres, Pignatano, and Labine: NM and (3) 1997 Cooperstown Jackie Robinson 50th anniversary prints. 16"x20" each signed by King, Podres, Labine, Erskine, Black, and Pignatano (one is framed). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($450.00-$650.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 911 "Who's a Bum" Brooklyn Dodgers auto. poster. Black and white 11"x14" framed poster signed by (22) Dodger players incl. Koufax, Snider, Newcombe, Labine, Pignatano, and Erskine. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 912 Sandy Koufax auto. jersey. Dodgers home white replica jersey signed in blue sharpie by Koufax on the front. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 913 Lot of (5) auto. display posters to include: Don Zimmer tribute poster (12"x18") signed by F.Torre, J.Torre, Branca, Lasorda, and Berra; Carl Yastrzemski auto. poster (15"x20"); Duke Snider auto. color print (16"x20"); Tom Seaver auto. color print (16"x20"); and a large format Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca auto. photo (16"x20" matted). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 914 New York Mets Greatest Moments auto. poster. Framed 22"x28" color poster is signed by (25) Mets players incl. Seaver, Koosman, Carter, Agee, Hernandez, Wilson, McGraw, and Kranepool. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 915 Lot of vintage New York Mets related items to include: (2) Gil Hodges Rheingold Beer souvenir trays (11") along with (6) matching coasters; 10"x10" framed New York Mets coaches display piece c.1970s; 1973 New York Mets NL Champions scroll pennant; 1973 New York Mets color team photo (10"x12" framed); vintage 11"x14" matted and framed color photo of Gil Hodges; and 1969 Mets "Portfolio of Stars" player set in its original folder: Range EX-NM ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 916 Lot of New York Mets "1969 Miracle Mets" auto. posters. Issued in 1993, each glossy paper stock 11"x14" poster features a different Mets player illustration signed by the respective player. Includes: (12) Joe Pignatano, (3) Tug McGraw, (2) Art Shamksy, (4) Gary Gentry, (2) Tommie Agee, (2) Cleon Jones, (2) Don Clendenon, (2) Dan Cardwell, (3) Jerry Grote, (2) Duffy Dyer, (2) Ed Charles, (2) Wayne Garrett, and (2) Mrs. Gil Hodges. Lot also includes (2) 1992 New York Mets reunion signed stationary with McGraw, Clendenon, Koosman, and Pignatano. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $130.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 917 Fine set of 1969 New York Mets auto. team issue photographs. Set of (26) black and white 8"x10" photos signed by each player in the period incl. Ryan, Seaver, Agee, Berra, Grote, McGraw, Pignatano, and Charles. Lot also includes 1969 Mets team photo and the original Mets mailing envelope. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 918 Lot of (4) vintage New York Mets Joe Pignatano presentational items to include: 1973 Mets NL Champions clock (9" tall) with placard and Mets logo; 1974 Mets Old Timers day batting helmet display; 1986 Mets Old Timers Day batting helmet display with a phone in the helmet and single signed baseball; and 1976 New York Mets Old Timers Day presentational desk set. Large 17" long wooden platform which holds a desk clock, bronzed New York Mets hat, and lantern style electric light. Placard with date and title is attached to the front. The figural player finial on the clock has been re-attached at the ankles: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 919 Lot of (33) vintage New York Mets related publications c.1960s-70s to include: 1962 Mets yearbook, several 1970s Mets yearbooks, several 1970s Mets "photo album" books, several 1970s Mets media guides, Mets ticket brochures, and misc. Mets souvenir programs and guides: Range VG-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 920 Lot of (14) vintage baseball programs with relation to Joe Pignatano c.1950s-70s. Includes (2) 1959 All-Star game programs, 1957 Dodgers program, 1962 Giants media guide, (2) different 1960 All-Star game programs, 1970 All-Star game program, 1974 All-Star game program, 1959 World Series program, and several misc. programs/yearbooks: Range VG-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $310.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 921 Lot of approx. (150) baseball related publications c.1960s-90s. Varied assemblage of baseball publications from the Pignatano collection to include media guides, registers, programs, yearbooks, calendars, souvenir books, periodicals, Mets related publications, and special event programs such as the Baseball Writer's Award banquet programs. Nice breakdown value: Range VG-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 922 Lot of (14) vintage baseball photographs with relation to Joe Pignatano. All are 8"x10" with subjects incl. Hodges/Stengel, Aaron, J.Robinson, Reese, Mays, and Pignatano: Range VG/EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 923 Lot of vintage All-Star Game and World Series press pins to include: 1973 A's W.Series, 1959 All-Star game, 1960 All-Star game (at K.C.), 1970 All-Star game pin and charm, 1960 All-Star game (at NY), and 1974 All-Star game pin and charm w/necklace: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $675.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 924 Joe Pignatano's 1969 World Series press pin set. Includes one each for the Mets and Orioles in pristine, unused condition: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 925 Collection of Major League Baseball related jewelry from Joe Pignatano to include: 1960s Mets pendant, 1960s Senators cufflink set, 1970s Mets cufflink set, Pair of 1969 MLB cufflinks, 1976 Mets/MLB Centennial necklace, 1969 Mets key chain w/fob, One Troy ounce of silver award from the Mike Schmidt golf classic, and several other misc. pieces: Range EX-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 926 Lot of Joe Pignatano New York Mets related jewelry to include: 1969 Mets W.Series ladies pendant w/necklace, (4) 1973 Mets Old Timers Day cufflinks, (3) piece modern era set of the 1969 Mets tie bar and W.Series pins, and Balfour Mets ladies ring and matching 1/2" charm both stamped 10K gold: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 927 Collection of (22) misc. baseball buttons, pins, and small objects from Joe Pignatano to include: 1969 Mets desk ornament presented by St.Petersburg, FL to the Mets in 1970, 1969 Mets presentational paperweight from Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, 1973 Mets NL Champions desk piece, several vintage Mets luggage tags, Wash. Senators pin c.1960s, and several misc. pins/buttons incl. Hodges and Mets: Range EX-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 928 Lot of (3) New York Mets jewelry items c.1960s-70s to include: 10K gold charm with Mets logo on the front (1" diam.), 14K gold tie bar with Mets logo disc on front having orange inlaid team name, and a 10K gold Mets broach style pin with Mets logo on front. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 929 Pair of Joe Pignatano New York Mets Old Timers Day presentational watches to include: 1968 Mets Old Timers Day wristwatch by Girard Perregaux and a 1977 Mets Old Timers Day pocketwatch with "NY Mets" on the dial. Both watches remain in working order. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 930 Joe Pignatano's 1969 Mets World Championship cufflinks. Interesting pair of 14K gold cufflinks having a calendar with a red jewel on October 16th, 1969 and a barrel image with the scores of the games: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 931 Joe Pignatano's New York Mets cufflink set c.1969. Very high quality set of three 14K gold pieces each having inset diamond and rubies. Includes pair of cufflinks and a matching pendant. All three measure 1" in diameter. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 932 Joe Pignatano 1948 "Brooklyn vs. World" presentational wristwatch. Bulova men's wristwatch as presented to Pignatano for his participation in the famed baseball exhibition series. Watch remains in original condition with some surface scratching to the glass and is missing the winding knob. Items relating to this series are very rare and seldom become available to the collecting public. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 933 Lot of (64) Holiday Greeting cards from the collection of Joe Pignatano c.1960s-80s. Includes various baseball related greeting cards (some signed, some with printed signatures) from players incl. Berra, Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, Hodges (signed by Gil), Koufax (signed), Orioles, and a handwritten card from Casey Stengel with content regarding the 1971 Mets. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 934 1968 Casey Stengel handwritten and signed holiday card with incredible content. 4'x6" greeting card sent to Joe Pignatano with handwritten and signed note on the reverse from Stengel that reads, "Pignatano, 1969 may become the greatest year of the Mets. Gil and you coaches handled the players on the field and off the field wonderfully with the youth and lack of experience. Good luck in 1969-Casey Stengel". They did not call him the "Old Professor" for nothing. Incredibly poignant card with relation to the greatest Mets team in their history. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 935 Lot of (26) vintage baseball pennants c.1960s-70s. All but two remain in pristine, unused condition: Range EX-NM/MT ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 936 Lot of vintage baseball paper items to include: (3) 1973 Mets NLCS full tickets (creasing). (4) unused 1970 NY Mets holiday greeting cards (w/1969 W.Champs theme), 1960 Duke Snider night program, various Mets schedules, Casey Stengel holiday card, Senators window decals: Range VG-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 937 1974 All-Star game commemorative black bat. Pristine Louisville Slugger 125 model black bat with facsimile names and signatures from the NL All-Star players incl. Aaron, Berra, Bench, and Schmidt. Includes a vintage black and white 8"x10" photo of the NL team: NM-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 938 Sept. 22, 1969 Willie Mays 400th Home Run commemorative baseball bat with its original box. Unused Adirondack W.Mays model bat with brass placard affixed to the barrel to commemorate his 400th home run. Includes its rare original box which features several images of Mays hitting the home run: Bat NM-MT, Box: VG ($250.00-$350.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 939 Lot of (2) Joe Pignatano professional model baseball bats to include: Louisville Slugger 125 model bat c.1957-60, 34" long and 32oz. exhibiting strong usage incl. ball marks, and stitching impressions. M117 stamped on knob end: EX and Louisville Slugger 125 model fungo bat c.1968-72, 36" long with evident usage incl. ball marks retaining strong manufacturer stampings: EX. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano. ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 940 Lot of (3) professional model baseball bats to include: Ed Yost c.1965-68, Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with F4 stamped on knob end and evident usage: EX, Joe Cunningham c.1965-68, Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with M117 stamped on knob end and evident usage: EX, and Willie McCovey c.1971-79, Adirondack model 302 bat with 160A stamped on the knob end with no usage: NM. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. ($300.00-$400.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 941 Large lot of (61) single signed baseballs from the Joe Pignatano collection. Incredible assemblage of various players including numerous HOF'ers. The vast majority are signed on either official AL or NL baseballs. Players include: A.Lopez, Winfield, Doby, Banks, P.Hopkins, Auker, Mazzilli, D.DiMaggio, B.Williams, G.Brett, G.Michael, Yount, Monday, Mathews, Garciaparra, H.Arabu, Piazza, Kell, Cepeda, J.Torre, Ventura, McDowell, Feller, Yaz, Seaver, Musial, Gibson, Reese, R.McDowell, Kranepool, Ripken Jr., Horner, Palmer, Terry, R.Allen, Fisk, Mize, O.Smith, Berra, Molitor, Bunning, Branca, P.Niekro, Appling, Seaver, Rizzuto, Bret, B.Williams, Larsen, Nomo, Koufax, Ryan, Morgan, Mattingly, Killebrew, Carlton, Clemens, Ford, and Griffey Jr. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM/MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 942 Superb collection of "To Joe" and "To Joseph" single signed baseballs from the Joe Pignatano collection. In past auctions we have certainly had items which appealed to a very specific clientele. With the offered lot we think we have hit a new benchmark for all bidders (or relatives of) with the first name Joe. Offered is a lot of (54) single signed baseballs, all of which have been personalized either "To Joe" or "To Joseph". The collection includes numerous HOF'ers and star players. Players include: Bench, Kiner, Wilhelm, Boudreau, F.Robinson, Roberts, Clemens, Hunter, Musial, Carlton, J.Torre, Garvey, Herman, Jenkins, Kaline, Feller, Palmer, Marichal, Lopat, Stargell, Lasorda, Mazeroski, Mathews, Mattingly, D.Murphy, B.Robinson, Banks, Schmidt, Berra, Reese, R.Jackson, Pafko, J.Giambi, C.Jones, Gibson, Appling, Pavano, F.Howard, W.Ford, P.Niekro, Schoendienst, T.Perez, Carter, F.Vincent, J.Kaat, B.Madlock, J.Coleman, Sutton, Killebrew, Seaver, Brock, Snider, Rizzuto, and Santo. The vast majority of the baseballs are signed on either official NL or AL baseballs, many of which have additional salutations such as "Best Wishes" or "My Best". Very strong grouping with excellent breakdown value. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM/MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 943 Lot of (5) HOF'er single signed baseballs personalized to Joe or Joseph. All are signed on either official AL or NL baseballs incl. DiMaggio, Mantle, Aaron (small stain on a side panel), Mays, and Williams (full name "Joe Pignatano" personalization). Very desirable lot of the greatest players from the 1950s era. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 944 Lot of (5) HOF pitchers single signed baseballs personalized to Joe or Joseph. All are signed on either official AL or NL baseballs incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Hunter, Ryan, and Clemens. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($450.00-$650.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 945 Lot of (22) baseballs to include: unused All-Star game baseballs c.1990s, (3) 1979 All-Star game used baseballs, (1) MacPhail AL baseball, (4) Feeney NL baseballs incl. three with uncommon "star" logo, (2) 1984 Olympics baseballs (one in box), and a rare Brooklyn Amateur Baseball Foundation ball as sponsored by the Brooklyn Dodgers c.1940s by Rawlings: Range VG-NM/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 946 Lot of (5) HOF'er single signed baseballs to include: (3) Sandy Koufax and (2) Nolan Ryan. All are signed on official NL baseballs. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 947 Lot of (3) Mickey Mantle single signed baseballs. Includes (1) non personalized on B.Brown AL ball; (1) signed on side panel of B.Brown AL ball, "Joe, Great shot and thanks a lot Mickey Mantle" in reference to a golf shot that Joe Pignatano made against Mickey; and (1) signed on a side panel of B.Brown AL ball, "To Joe, You Lucky XXXXX Mickey Mantle 6/1/92" in "sarcastic" reference to another golf shot that Joe made against Mantle. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 948 Lot of (3) HOF'er auto. baseballs with Mickey Mantle. Includes (3) W.White NL baseballs signed by numerous HOF'ers and Old Timers incl. Mantle. Some other players incl. Berra, Ford, Reese, Snider, Banks, and Doby. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 949 Lot of (2) President George Bush single signed baseballs. Each is signed on Budig AL ball with varying degrees of age toning. Sigs rate 8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Balls: Range VG/EX-EX/MT, Signatures: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 950 Fine President Richard Nixon single signed baseball. Off white Feeney NL ball signed on a side panel by Nixon. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The ball itself remains fairly clean with a nice uniform off white color. High grade Presidential single signed baseball from a primary source. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 951 Lot of (15) multi-player auto. baseballs to include: Branca/Thomson; Berra/Larsen; Niekro bros.; Torre bros.; Koufax/Snider (each "To Joe"); Musial/Bunning/B.Robinson/etc on vintage ball); Williams/Koufax/Berra/Roberts/Seaver/Vandermeer; Reese/Gehringer/Mize/etc.). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 952 Lot of (26) Old Timers, HOF'er, and Reunion auto. baseballs. Includes all manner of event signed baseballs with the majority having (15) or more signatures. Sampling of the players includes Mize, Snider, Ford, Banks, Feller, Mathews, Irvin, Mays, and Doby. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 953 Lot of (3) Dodgers reunion auto. baseballs. All but one are signed on official NL balls and each has at least (20) signatures. Players include Koufax, Drysdale, Wills, Furillo, Erskine, Amoros, and Snider. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 954 Lot of (2) HOF'er auto. baseballs. Includes Giamatti NL ball signed by (11) players incl. Stargell, Spahn, Banks, Sinder, Hunter, and Drysdale (twice): NM and Clev. Indians souv. ball signed by (17) players incl. Hodges, Traynor, Medwick, Grove, and Mize: EX/MT-NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 955 Lot of (2) HOF'er/Old Timers auto. baseballs. Each is signed on a Feeney NL ball, one of which has some age toning to one side panel. Players incl. DiMaggio (on both, one ball he has signed twice), Lindtsrom, Mize, Boudreau, Berra, Mays, Bell, and Stengel. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 956 Lot of (20) modern era team auto. baseballs from the Joe Pignatano collection. Includes the following team with keys in parenthesis: 1991 Phillies, 1992 Mets (Murray), 1991 Dodgers (Carter, Hershiser), 1992 Yankees (Mattingly), 1991 Giants, 1992 Cardinals, 1992 Yankees (Mattingly), 1996 Mets, 1992 Braves (NL Champions, Glavine), 1991 Cubs (Sandberg), 1992 Expos, 1991 Mets, 1991 Astros, 1992 Braves (NL Champions, Glavine), 1991 Reds (O'Niell), 1993 Braves (Glavine, Smoltz, Maddux), 1991 Cardinals, 1992 Cardinals, 1995 Mets, and 1993 Rockies (inaugural season). Almost all baseballs in the group remain in NM condition. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 957 1997 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Very clean G.Budig AL ball with Yankees logo stamp on the side panel signed by (17) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. Jeter, Williams, Rivera, Martinez, Torre, O'Niell, Strawberry, Cone, Pettitte. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 958 Lot of (2) vintage Red Sox team auto. baseballs to include: 1978 Red Sox team, (28) sigs on moderately toned MacPhail AL ball incl. Yaz, Rice, Lynn, and Evans. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10: EX and 1965 Red Sox team, (26) sigs on off white Cronin AL ball incl. Conigliaro, Petrocelli. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10: EX-EX/MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($400.00-$500.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 959 1965 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (25) players incl. Conigliaro, Petrocelli, Malzone, and Runnels. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 960 Lot of (3) Balt. Orioles team auto. baseballs to include: 1963 Orioles team, (33) sigs on cream color Cronin AL ball incl. B.Robinson, Powell, and Roberts. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10: EX-EX/MT; 1965 Orioles team, (29) sigs on cream color Cronin AL ball incl. Palmer (rookie), Powell, B.Robinson, and Aparicio. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT; and 1965 Orioles team, (29) sigs on cream color Cronin AL ball incl. Palmer (rookie), B.Robinson, Powell, and Aparicio. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 961 1966 Balt. Orioles team auto. baseball. Cream color Cronin AL ball signed by (25) members of the World Champion Orioles incl. B.Robinson, Aparicio, Bauer, Palmer, Blair, and Powell. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM (2/3 of the sigs rate 7 or better) ($350.00-$450.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 962 Lot of (4) vintage team auto. baseballs to include: (2) 1965 Kansas City A's team balls, each signed on lt. cream color Cronin AL ball with (26) sigs incl. Appling, Hunter, Hartnett (coach), and Herzog. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT and (2) 1965 Chicago White Sox team balls, each signed on lt. cream color Cronin AL ball with (25) sigs incl. Lopez, Wilhelm, and John. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 963 Lot of (2) 1965 Washington Senators team auto. baseballs. Each is signed on a lt. cream Cronin AL ball with (31) sigs incl. Hodges, Zimmer, Howard, and Pignatano. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 964 Lot of (2) 1965 Minnesota Twins team auto. baseballs. Each is signed on Lt. cream color Cronin AL ball by (26) members of the AL Champion Twins incl. Martin, Mele, Oliva, and Perry. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG/EX-EX/MT ($400.00-$600.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 965 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers team auto. baseball. Cream color Giles NL ball signed by (22) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Alston, Roseboro, Podres, and Wills. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 966 Lot of (4) vintage team auto. baseballs to include: 1964 Tigers team, (31) sigs on lt. cream color Cronin AL ball incl. Kaline, McLain, and Lolich. Cash is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM; 1965 Tigers team, (31) sigs on lt. cream color Cronin AL ball incl. Cash, Kaline, Horton, and Lolich. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT; 1965 Cal. Angels team, (25) sigs on lt. toned Cronin AL ball incl. Piersall, Power, and Rigney. Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10: VG-EX/MT; and 1969 Cal. Angels team, (25) sigs on lt. toned Cronin AL ball incl. Power, Rigney, and Piersall. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10: EX. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($400.00-$600.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 967 Lot of (2) 1965 Cleveland Indians team auto. baseballs. Each is signed on a Cronin AL ball by (26) players incl. Colavito, McDowell, Hemus, and Gonzalez. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 968 1964 Los Angeles Dodgers team auto. baseball. Cream color Giles NL ball signed by (35) players incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Durocher, Gilliam, Wills, and Podres. Alston is clubhouse signed; Hank Aaron also signed the ball. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 969 Lot of (3) New York Yankees team auto. baseballs to include: 1965 Yankees team, (25) sigs on cream color AL ball incl. Howard, Richardson, and Boyer. Mantle, Maris, Pepitone, Keane, and Ford are clubhouse signed: EX-MT; 1965 Yankees team, (25) sigs on cream color AL ball incl. Howard, Richardson, and Boyer. Mantle, Maris, Pepitone, Keane, and Ford are clubhouse signed: EX-MT; and 1961 Yankees team, cream color Cronin AL ball signed by (27) players incl. Ford. Majority of the players are clubhouse signed incl. Mantle and Maris: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($300.00-$400.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 970 1966 Los Angeles Dodgers team auto. baseball. Cream color Giles NL ball signed by (24) members of the NL Champion Dodgers incl. Koufax, Snider, Drysdale, Alston, and Wills. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($450.00-$650.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 971 Los Angeles Dodgers team auto. baseball c.1963-64. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (26) players incl. Koufax, Drysdale, Gilliam, Durocher, and Wills. Alston is clubhouse signed. Two players, Al Ferrara and Bill Singer, are on the ball which makes it difficult to discern whether it is a 1963 World Championship team ball or a 1964 team ball. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($350.00-$450.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 972 1967 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Cream color Giles NL ball signed by (32) players incl. Seaver (rookie), Berra, Koosman, Grote, and Swoboda. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 973 1972 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Feeney NL ball signed by (35) players incl. Mays, Berra, McGraw, Agee, Seaver, Pignatano, and Harrelson. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 974 1973 Atlanta Braves team auto. baseball. Cream color Feeney NL ball signed by (25) players incl. Aaron, Mathews, Niekro, and Burdette. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($150.00-$250.00) $130.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 975 Superb 1970 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Nearly as issued, white, Feeney NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Clemente, McCovey, Hodges, and Perez. Rose, Mays, and Aaron are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 9-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 976 1966 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Cronin AL ball signed by (19) members of the team incl. F.Robinson, Kaline, Killebrew, Hunter, B.Robinson, and Colavito. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 977 "Shot Heard Round the World" poster signed by Bobby Thomson, Ralph Branca, and artist Leroy Neiman. Large 26"x36" color poster after a painting by noted artist Leroy Neiman depicts the famed home run hit by Thomson to give the New York Giants the 1951 NL pennant. Signed by Thomson, Branca, and Neiman in blue sharpie. Lot also includes a handwritten and signed note from Nieman to Joe Pignatano. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 978 1959 World Series auto. poster. Unframed 22"x28" color poster signed by (35) participants incl. Doby, Aparicio, Snider, Erskine, Labine, and Wills. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $60.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 979 Lot of (2) 1977 Joe Pignatano figural bowling trophies. Each trophy stands 23" tall with an inscribed plaque denoting the 1st annual Mets Night at "Gil Hodges Lanes": EX ($150.00-$250.00) $10.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 980 Joe Pignatano game worn catcher's mitt c.1957-59. Spalding Joe Pignatano model #1473 catcher's mitt used by Joe as a member of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers c.1957-59. Glove exhibits evident use including pocket wear and some surface abrasions on both front and back. Retains its original Spalding label on the back and has fairly bold stampings on the interior including Pignatano's facsimile signature. Back of the glove has some indiscernible black marker notations (possibly Pignatano's name or number). Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 981 Lot of (2) Joe Pignatano New York Mets related award pieces to include: 1969 World Series presentational pewter plate issued by Chrysler. 11" diameter with some bending to the edges: VG-EX and an oversized 1975 New York Mets Old Timers Day presentation ring (2 1/2" long): EX ($300.00-$400.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 982 1969 Dodger Stadium 10th Anniversary presentational tray. Silverplated 20" long tray features an engraved image of Dodger Stadium in the center surrounded by various facsimile signatures of former Dodger players incl. Reese, Alston, Wills, Robinson, and Campanella. The surface has been heavily polished thus leaving the engravings very light, but, visible: GD-VG ($200.00-$300.00) $50.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 983 1974 All-Star Game presentational mint julep cup set. Fine quality mahogany lidded case measures 12"x17" with a brass placard on the top having an enameled NL logo and is inscribed, "1974 All-Star Game Presented to Joe Pignatano Chas. Feeney, President". Interior includes set of (8) 3 1/2" tall silverplated julep cups, each of which has an embossed and enameled NL logo. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX-MT ($450.00-$650.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 984 1970 All-Star Game presentational chafing dish. Fine quality silverplated chafing dish by Sheffield Silver Co. measures 20" long with three lidded compartments. Center compartment lid is inscribed on the top, "All-Star Game 1970 Joe Pignatano". Unused, mint condition. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: NM-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 985 1960 All-Star Games presentational punch bowl. Huge 12" diameter silverplated punch bowl is inscribed on the front with the NL logo and, "All-Star Games 1960 NL 5 AL 3 and NL 6 AL 0 Joe Pignatano". The bowl retains its original ladle and 18" diameter underplate. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $525.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 986 May 7, 1959 Roy Campanella Night presentational silver bowl from Joe Pignatano. Silverplated presentational bowl given to Pignatano for his participation in the legendary May 7, 1959 game between the Dodgers and Yankees at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The game was played to honor the fallen Roy Campanella who had become paralyzed in a car accident after the 1958 season. The game was attended by 93,103 fans and remains to date a Major League record. Front of the bowl is inscribed "Yankee-Dodger Game In Honor Of Roy Campanella May 7th, 1959 Los Angeles Coliseum". Marked "F.B. Rogers Silver Co." on base; 10" diameter. Bowl also includes its rare original wooden base with silverplated baseball ornament and facsimile signature of Campanella. The base also has an applied brass placard denoting its presentation to Joe Pignatano. Of the few examples of this desirable trophy that have entered the marketplace (incl. Campanella's), this is the first that retains the original wooden base with ball ornament. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX/MT-NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 987 1973 New York Mets auto. poster. Color 18"x24" poster signed by members of the team incl. Mays, Seaver, Kranepool, Koosman, Dyer, and Pignatano. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 988 1969 New York Mets auto. poster. Large unframed 27"x33" color poster signed by members of the World Champion 1969 Mets incl. Seaver, Ryan, Agee, McGraw, Berra, and Koosman. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and COA from American Memorabilia at the original signing: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 989 1980 Joe Pignatano New York Mets road uniform. Grey knit shirt and pants worn by Pignatano as a coach during the 1980 season. Shirt retains its original team name on front and "Pignatano" nameplate on back along with #52. Rawlings tag with "Set 1 1980" flag tag is applied to the tail front. Matching pants are properly tagged with Rawlings tag, year/size strip tag, and "Set 1980" flag tag. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($400.00-$600.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 990 1978 Joe Pignatano New York Mets home jersey. Pinstriped knit shirt retains its original team name on front with "Pignatano" nameplate on back above #52. Interior tail has Rawlings tag with "42 78 52" size/year/number strip tag and "Set 1 1978" flag tag. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 991 1978 Joe Pignatano New York Mets road jersey. Pinstriped knit shirt retains its original team name on front with #52 on the back. Interior tail has Rawlings tag with "42 78 52" size/year/number strip tag and "Set 1 1978" flag tag. Includes pair of 1978 Mets home pants as issued to Doug Flynn retaining their original tagging inside the interior waistband. Includes letter or provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 992 1973 Willie Mays New York Mets home pants. Pair of pinstriped white knit pants as worn by Mays during the 1972 season. Interior waistband retains its original Rawlings tag with "Set 1 #8P 1972" flag tag along with "32 24 72" strip tag denoting Mays' uniform number of "24". The pants also have the #52 written in black laundry marker twice on the interior waistband in reference to Pignatano's number. The pants were given by Mays directly to Pignatano and exhibit evident use incl. a small repaired hole and some typical light soiling. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 993 1984 Atlanta Braves home uniform as worn by Joe Pignatano in Old Timers Day game. White knit shirt with original team name on front has #52 written in black marker on the back. Wilson tag remains inside the collar with "84" strip tag on tail front. Includes a pair of 1981 Braves home pants as issued to coach Bobby Dews and a Braves warm up jacket. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $60.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 994 Joe Pignatano L.A. Dodgers Old Timers game home jersey c.1970s-80s. White knit shirt retains its original "Dodgers" team name on front with "Pignatano" nameplate and #58 on back. Wm. Goodman & Sons tagging remains inside the collar. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($350.00-$450.00) $70.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 995 Lot of New York Mets Tour of Japan related items from the Pignatano collection to include: Commemorative bat by Tamizawa Co. presented to Joe Pignatano, "Yomuiri Giants" professional model hat (unused), unused full ticket from the Mets Tour of Japan picturing the players on the back along with Hank Aaron (Aaron had traveled to Japan to engage Sadaharu Oh in a home run hitting contest; Joe Pignatano pitched to Aaron), Commemorative Japanese medallion picturing a stadium, (2) 1974 Mets Tour of Japan press pins, and (2) 1973 Nippon Series Giants pennants: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 996 Joe Pignatano's 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers road uniform worn in the World Series. Full grey flannel uniform as worn by Pignatano during the 1959 season and subsequently the 1959 World Series against the White Sox. Jersey retains its original team name across the front in blue along with red #58. Back of the shirt has the original #58 in blue. Tail front has Spalding tag along with "42" flag tag and "Pignatano 59" chain stitched into the jersey. Interior of the tail retains dry clean tag with "Set 1 1959" flag tag. Matching pants retain their Spalding tag with "Pignatano 24" strip tag. The lot also includes Joe's matching L.A. Dodgers hat with Tim McAuliffe tagging on the inside of the interior leather band. The original blue Dodgers socks are also included. Uniform exhibits light to moderate usage while retaining a fine overall eye appeal. Very desirable inaugural Los Angeles baseball Championship shirt from a direct source. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $6,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 997 Joe Pignatano 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers warm up jacket. High quality satin jacket retains its original team name on front and #58 at the bottom of the left sleeve in white. Interior has "Skinner" mfg. tag inside the collar with size 44 flag tag. The jacket remains in fine all original condition exhibiting light to moderate wear incl. some light surface soiling in a few areas. One of a handful of original Brooklyn Dodgers jackets to have been offered. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 998 Joe Pignatano Brooklyn Dodgers professional model hat c.1957. Royal blue hat with embroidered white "B" on front retains its original Pro KM tag on the interior leather band. Front exterior of the hat has some spotting which may be removable. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 999 Joe Pignatano Brooklyn Dodgers professional model hat c.1957. Royal blue hat with embroidered white "B" on front retains its original Tim McAuliffe tag on the interior leather band. The bill of the hat has some cracking to the interior support. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1000 Scarce Joe Pignatano "Brooklyn vs. World" tour jersey c.1948. Home style white flannel shirt with "Brooklyn" team name on front and original #22 on the back. Rawlings tag remains inside the collar along with size/dry clean tags. The shirt exhibits light general usage remaining in fine original condition. Very high quality, professional style shirt was worn by Pignatano as a member of the Brooklyn traveling team which played numerous teams at various stadiums in 1948. The series itself was sponsored by the Brooklyn Dodgers beginning in 1945 and continuing into the 1950s with games usually played at Ebbets Field. These amateur baseball contests produced several Major League players incl. Billy Loes, Don McMann, and Joe Pignatano. The offered shirt is one of the precious few of these Brooklyn Tour jerseys known to exist and is one of the last shirts of its type to display the word "Brooklyn" as the Dodgers had discontinued the city name usage after 1945. Includes letter or provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1000a Scarce July 12, 1948 "Brooklyn vs. World" baseball program from Joe Pignatano. Vintage program issued for the game played between the Brooklyn All-Star team and the Washington Post All-Star team. Program is unscored and features photos of both teams on the interior including the Brooklyn team with Loes, McMahon, and Pignatano wearing the jersey as offered in Lot 1000. Center portion is loose from the cover, otherwise overall condition is very nice: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $70.00
 
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