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Back Items For The Auction of July 11, 2006  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 1 1994 Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Game presentational brass plaque from the Allegheny Club. Fine quality cast brass plaque was presented to the Pirates by Mathews International Co. in honor of the 1994 All-Star Game, which was hosted by the Pirates. Raised lettering inscription is positioned above hand painted logos for the Pirates and the 1994 All-Star Game. 18"x25": NM ($500.00-$750.00) $110.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1a Pitt. Pirates HOF'er auto. advertising display c.1930s. Color dual sided baseball advertisement issued for Stall & Dean Sporting Goods which has been signed on the front by HOF'ers KiKi Cuyler, Paul Waner, Pie Traynor, and Lloyd Waner. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1b "Pirate Club" decorative whiskey flask c.1910. Rare amber brown blown glass bottle features a decorative lithographic label on the front picturing a Pitt. Pirates player in full uniform. The bottle stands 8" tall and retains its original metal lid. Paper label remains largely intact with some chipping to the borders. First example of this particular size that we have encountered: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 1c Fine Honus Wagner single signed baseball c.1933. Lightly toned "Official League" ball signed boldly in black fountain pen, "J.Honus Wagner 1-28-33" on a side panel. The signature remains very strong ranging from 9-10 out of 10. The date, in Wagner's hand, varies from 3-8 out of 10 due to lack of ink at the end. The offered baseball is being deaccessioned from the collection of Slippery Rock University for the benefit of the school. Very fine examplar which is being offered to the collecting public for the first time. Includes LOA: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $11,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1d Enourmous 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Championship stadium banner. Huge black vinyl banner with yellow lettering which once was displayed at the Pirates stadium in celebration of their 1960 World Championship. The banner retains its original metal eyelets and has been signed at the center by Bill Mazeroski. Very impressive display piece with relation to the Pirates' magical 1960 season. Includes letter of provenance stating that the banner was deaccessioned from the Pirates former home, Three Rivers Stadium: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1e Rare Bill Mazeroski game used baseball glove c.1956-58. Very high quality Wilson model A2054 fielder's glove as worn by Hall of Fame member Bill Mazeroski. The glove exhibits heavy usage including pocket wear and an interior leather patch. Exterior back strap is missing its original Wilson label and has been reinforced on the interior (in the period) with a piece of leather. "MAZ" written in faded black marker on the back of the pinky finger pocket remains clearly visible. By all accounts, Bill Mazeroski was one of the finest defensive second baseman in Major League history with a career .983 fielding average. His historic walk off home run in Game #7 of the 1960 World Series will forever be remembered as one of the most thrilling moments in World Series history. The offered glove has been consigned directly by Mr. Mazeroski himself with the proceeds going to the Bill Mazeroski Scholarship Fund. Per Mr. Mazeroski himself, he used very few gloves over the course of his career and we are honored to offer this fine piece to the collecting public. If desired, Mr. Mazeroski will autograph the glove to the winning bidder. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and a letter of provenance from Bill Mazeroski: VG-EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $16,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1f Cy Young auto. Hall of Fame plaque postcard. Vintage Albertype postcard signed on the front by Cy Young in blue ink. The signature rates 7 out of 10. Postcard is unused with a vertical crease. Obtained in 1953 at a Little League tournament banquet (along with the ball in Lot 1G) and being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Card: VG-EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1g Rare Cy Young single signed baseball. Lt. toned Wilson "Official League" ball signed on a side panel by Young in blue ink. Signature rates 7 out of 10 with a few minor surface abrasions on the leather surrouding the autograph area. The remainder of the ball surface has a few surface scratches and a small abrasion. The ball was obtained in person by the consignor in 1953 at a Little League banquet. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the original recipient: Ball: EX, Signature: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 2 Lot of (2) 1976 Pittsburgh Pirates HOF'er commemorative plaques. Mahogany plaques with applied metal fatades were issued for HOF members Bill McKechnie and Pie Traynor by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1976. Each plaque measures 9"x11" with NL Centennial and Pirates logos at the bottom: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 3 1976 Pittsburgh Pirates Roberto Clemente HOF'er commemorative plaque. Mahogany plaque with applied metal fatade was issued for HOF member Roberto Clemente in 1976. Measures 9"x11" with NL Centennial and Pirates logos at the bottom: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 4 Oversized photograph of Dick Groat batting c.1960s. Enormous 15"x17" matted and framed sepia tone image of Groat batting in Pirates uniform. Image quality remains excellent with some creasing to a few areas: VG-EX ($200.00-$300.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 5 1958 Pittsburgh Pirates home jersey. Original cream color flannel vest style shirt worn by coach Lenny Levy during the 1958 season. The jersey retains its original Pirates team name on the front with "42" on the reverse. Rawlings tag with size 46 tag is affixed to the tail front. Dry clean and "Set 1 1958" flag tag are on the inside tail front. The jersey exhibits evident use with some wear to the piping and a slight separation on the "4" of "42" on the back. Desirable period Pirates flannel with Jackie Robinson's number 42 on the back, which is now retired by Major League Baseball. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 6 Lot of (2) Pie Traynor related photographic display pieces from the Allegheny Club. Includes 8"x10" matted and framed linen image of Traynor leaning on a bat and 11"x14" matted and framed image of Traynor looking over Forbes Field: EX-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 7 Paul and Lloyd Waner large format photographic display piece from the Allegheny Club c.1950s. Oversized 12"x18" black and white photographic display pictures the legendary Waner brothers with crossed bats. The image is matted and framed beautifully in a burl walnut molded edge frame: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 8 1939 Pittsburgh Pirates photographic display piece. Collage style arrangement on board of (9) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates related photographs taken at Spring Training in 1939. Subjects include Honus Wagner, Lloyd Waner action view, Arky Vaughan, and Pie Traynor. Matted and framed in a period molded edge walnut frame, overall size is 14"x18": EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 9 Lot of (5) Pittsburgh Pirates related photographic display pieces from the Allegheny Club. Each original image is matted and framed in a period molded edge walnut frame with subjects to include: Frank Frisch c.1940s with other coaches; Pirates coaches and executives on the back of a train incl. Honus Wagner c.1934; NL President John Heydler laying a wreath at a memorial for former Pirate Barney Dreyfuss c.1930s; Portrait of Pirates President Bill Benswanger; and a photo of Bill Benswanger with Pie Traynor c.1940s. Image sizes range from 8"x10" to 11"x14". Range: EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 10 Lot of (2) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates related photographs from the Allegheny Club c.1930s. Includes 6"x8" matted and framed image of (16) Pirates players including Pie Traynor and Paul Waner: EX and 7"x9" matted and framed image of several Pirates coaches posed at Forbes Field incl. Honus Wagner and Pie Traynor: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 11 Lot of (3) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates related photographic displays from the Allegheny Club c.1930s-50s. All three are matted and framed in period molded edge walnut frames. Subjects include coaches meeting with Bill McKechnie; Ralph Kiner and Rosey Roswell; and an oversized image of Rosey Roswell, Bing Crosby, and Bob Prince after an original photo signed by Crosby to Prince: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 12 Lot of (2) vintage Honus Wagner related photographs from the Allegheny Club c.1930s-40s. Includes black and white 8"x10" image of Wagner signing a contract to coach with the Pirates and sepia tone 8"x10" image of Wagner instructing Lloyd Waner in batting. Each is matted and framed in a period molded edge frame: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 13 Kennesaw Mountain Landis auto. photograph from the Allegheny Club. Matted and framed 8"x10" photograph in a matte finish is signed, "To Mr. William Benswanger with my high regard Kennesaw M. Landis 11/25/33". Signature rates 8 out of 10. Fine quality period signed image from the legendary Commissioner of baseball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 14 Lot of (3) early baseball related photographic display pieces from the Allegheny Club c.1915-20s. Includes fine 9"x12" matte finish image of O'Toole and Kelley; 1928 World Series photo with Bill McKechnie; and 1930 photo of two Pirates players holding cereal boxes: EX ($350.00-$450.00) $120.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 15 Rare 1905 Pittsburgh Pirates versus New York Giants panoramic photograph. Rarely offered printed photographic supplement picturing a game between the Pirates and Giants in Exposition Park. Depicting a right centerfield vantage point, photo was issued as a supplement to the Index. Matted and framed in a vintage gilt frame; has three original vertical fold lines: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 16 Lot of (16) original Forbes Field scoreboard numerals c.1938. Rare set of cast metal 13"x16" numbers used on the scoreboard at Forbes Field. Each sign retains vintage green paint with white numerals. Includes cast brass identification placard from the Allegheny Club denoting that the numbers were designed by George Norris in 1938. Fascinating to think of the great moments in baseball history that these very numbers recorded including plays by Clemente, the Waner brothers, Willie Stargell, and the 1960 World Series: Range VG-EX ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $6,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 17 Row of (5) Forbes Field stadium seats from the Allegheny Club. Original set of cast iron and wooden seats from Pittsburgh's Forbes Field featuring ornate metalwork dTcor on the cast iron end panels. The wooden portions of the seats have been refinished at some point and one cast iron end panel has a repaired crack. Includes vintage brass placard from the Allegheny Club denoting their history as Forbes seats: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 18 Row of (9) Forbes Field stadium seats. Incredible intact row of original cast iron and wooden seats from Pittsburgh's Forbes Field featuring ornate metalwork dTcor on the cast iron end panels. The wooden portions of the seats have been refinished at some point. Includes vintage brass placard from the Allegheny Club denoting their history as Forbes seats. The offered row is the largest single intact set of period seats that we have seen offered at auction: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 19 Group of (10) Forbes Field arched windows. Incredible set of windows that once graced the palatial Forbes Field in Pittsburgh before its demolition. Large painted wooden windows measure 10 feet across at the base and 5 feet tall from top to bottom. The windows have been repainted several times during their history; therefore, the paint remains fairly intact on all 10. Several have some replaced glass panes or a cracked pane. Very uncommon to find intact stadia related items of this sort, which would make for an incredible display piece. The windows are to be sold by the piece take one or all. Estimated price is for a single window: EX ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 20 1894 Pittsburgh Chronicle silk badge. Original newsboy badge from the opening game of the 1894 season between Pittsburgh and St. Louis. Cream colored silk remains in fine overall condition with only minor age toning. 6" tall: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 21 1895 Sporting Life publication with Pittsburgh BBC team composite. Matted and framed display piece featuring the August 10, 1895 issue of the Sporting Life pictures a collage arrangement of the Pittsburgh baseball team. Players are identified under their respective images incl. Jake Beckely and manager Connie Mack: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 22 Scarce 1897 Cameo Pepsin Connie Mack souvenir pin. Until recently, this very rare player pin of Connie Mack in Pittsburgh uniform was uncatalogued. Image quality is fairly strong for this issue with some light surface wear. 1 1/4" in diameter retaining its original Whitehead & Hoag mfg. paper label on the back advertising Cameo Pepsin gum. One of the most desirable pins from the elusive set to have entered the marketplace: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 23 Rare 1897 Pittsburgh BBC team photograph. Large format albumen mounted image of the team posed in full uniform with vintage equipment. Players include Donovan, Tannehill, Leahy, Killen, and Harry Davis. The image itself measures 11"x14" and remains very clean with uncommonly strong contrast for its issue. The original mount has some age spotting and edge damage which is not visible under the matting and framing. Very rare and desirable 19th century large format image picturing the Pittsburgh team: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 24 Lot of (3) scarce early Pittsburgh Pirates ticket stubs. Includes 1904 ticket for a game played in Exposition Park (losses to bottom right, toning to the back): PR-GD; 1905 ticket for a game played in Exposition Park (tape repair to center tear): GD-VG; and 1907 ticket for a game played in Exposition Park (has some creasing) with a schedule on the back: VG ($750.00-$1,250.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 25 Rare 1901 Pittsburgh Pirates team photograph. Attractive period image of the NL Champion Pirates posed in three rows in full uniform with early equipment arranged in front. Players include Honus Wagner, Deacon Phillippe, Jack Chesbro, Harry Davis, and Fred Clarke. The image exhibits wonderful contrast and retains its original surface. There is a small surface scratch which has been inpainted near the right side which is visible upon close inspection. Marked on the back, "Pittsburg Photographic Co., Commercial Photography; Phone 688, 321 5th Ave." 9 1/4"x11 1/2" matted and framed. Desirable early team image dating to the first season in which Honus Wagner lead his team to the NL pennant: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $4,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 26 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates NL Champions souvenir pin. Early celluloid 1 1/4" diameter pin pictures a red and blue Pirates pennant on the front with "1902 Champions" lettering beneath. The reverse retains its original Whitehead & Hoag paper label. Front of the pin is fairly clean with light age fading and a few surface wrinkles: EX-EX/MT ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 27 1903 Pittsburgh Pirates team supplement photograph. Matted and framed 9"x13 1/2" printed photographic display piece picturing the NL Champion Pirates posed in a studio setting. Players are identified along with the team in the bottom margin and include Wagner, Clarke, Phillippe, and Branfield. Very seldom offered image was originally issued as a supplement to the Pittsburg Sunday Press. The photo quality remains very strong although the front has some surface wrinkling primarily to the bottom left and right corner areas: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 28 Honus Wagner's personal 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Tour souvenir booklet. Rare and obscure booklet from the personal collection of Honus Wagner features an engraving of the 1901 National League trophy on the front cover with its original red and blue ribbon binding. Interior has a beautiful two page display picturing vignette images of the Pirates players including Wagner, Clarke, Davis, and Chesbro. Overall condition is very fine with some light age toning to the front cover. Includes a 1993 letter of provenance from Wagner's granddaughter Leslie Wagner Blair: EX-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 29 Rare 1904 W600 Sporting Life Honus Wagner cabinet card. One of the more desired cabinet cards of its type, the offered card features the famed portrait pose of Wagner in uniform captured by photographer Carl Horner. Image quality remains very good with some minor wear to the corners of the mount. The back has a small abrasion line at the bottom and a period ink inscription, "Wagner, John Peter-Honus" at the top. Clean overall example originating from the featured collection of Pittsburgh related materials: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $8,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 30 Rare 1905 Pittsburgh Pirates team panoramic photograph. Printed photographic supplement issued by the "Index" for August 19, 1905 pictures the Pirates team lined up in uniform. Players include Wagner, Phillippe, Clarke, and Leach. 10"x27" matted and framed with a light, original fold line at the center area. Very rare and obscure early Pittsburgh panoramic photo is the first example that we have handled: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 31 Lot of (4) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates related items to include: Rare 1908 Pirates team postcard. Uncommon advertising postcard for a Pittsburgh ticket agency picturing several Pirates players on the front incl. Wagner and Clarke. Postmarked 1908 on the back with a printed advertisement: VG; 1911 Forbes Field stadium postcard: PR; and (2) original sepia tone photographs of Honus Wagner and Doc Johnson c.1915. 3 1/2"x5 1/2": VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 32 1904 "Husky Hans" baseball sheet music. Early baseball related sheet music dedicated to Pittsburgh Pirates HOF'er Honus Wagner. Front cover pictures Wagner standing in full uniform. Overall condition is very strong with minimal handling wear: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 33 Scarce Hans Wagner "King of the Diamond" baseball decorative cigar box c.1905-10. Large lidded wooden box has "King of the Diamond" engraved onto the top of the lid along with images of various baseball equipment. Interior lid features an ornate photographic label picturing Honus Wagner in Pittsburgh uniform surrounded by floral garniture. Wagner label is also repeated on a side apron. The interior label remains very clean with strong imagery despite a small stain and a few light surface wrinkles. Exterior has some typical age wear incl. a small repair to a 1/2" edge chip and some light surface abrasions to the side panel label. Hinge to the lid has been reinforced. This is the first example of this particular Wagner cigar box style that we have encountered: EX ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) $2,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 34 "Pittsburgh Champion Stogies" cigar box c.1910. Oversized mahogany lidded box measures 11" long with impressed titling on the top and interior lid panels. Retains its original paper tax stamping and mustard yellow paper border decoration: EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 35 Honus Wagner original photograph c.1909. Original sepia tone image of Wagner posed with teammates Fred Clarke and Tommy Leach. Image measures 5"x7" on a period mount matted and framed. Photo retains excellent clarity picturing the three players in their Pirates wool sweaters: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 36 Rare Honus Wagner handwritten letter. Dated July 16, 1926, handwritten letter on Honus Wagner Sporting Goods stationary pictures an image of Wagner at the top. Content is regarding a request for a player to be placed with the Pirates. Signed, "Yours Truly, J.Honus Wagner" at the bottom in black ink. The signature rates 7/8 out of 10. The letter itself has some creasing from mailing fold lines and has been laid down on an archival paper backing. The letter has a small tear at the bottom right which has been re-attached to the backing. A color image of the famed Wagner T-206 tobacco card has been neatly attached to the base of the letter by the collector in the period. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Letter: VG-EX, Signature: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 37 Forbes Field souvenir porcelain creamer c.1909. Hand painted porcelain handled creamer measures 4" tall with a full color scene of Forbes Field on a side panel. Stamped "Bavaria" on the base: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 38 Forbes Field porcelain tea cup c.1910. Hand painted porcelain tea cup pictures Forbes Field on the front with "Forbes Field, Champion Pirates Baseball Club" printed at the bottom. 3" tall: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 39 1909 Pittsburgh Pirates team photographic display piece. Rare color tinted display features individual player portrait photographs after the Carl Horner studio portraits. Players include Wagner, Clarke, Willis, and Phillippe. Overall eye appeal remains fairly strong with some inpainting to a few areas of creasing and some restoration to several areas of surface flaking. 12"x20" matted and framed in an ornate Victorian oak frame: EX (with note to restoration) ($500.00-$750.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 40 Mickey Mantle auto. advertising display sign. "The Mick" book advertisement display piece picturing Mantle batting features a large blue sharpie signature of Mantle across the front. Overall display size is 14"x17" matted and framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 41 Fine Thurman Munson auto. photograph. Crisp black and white 8"x10" image picturing Munson standing with a bat in Yankees home uniform is signed across the front, "To Joe & Mickey, Only the best Thurman Munson". Signature rates 9 out of 10. Matted and framed in custom pinstriped matting. One of the finest Munson signed images we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 42 Mickey Mantle auto. jersey c.1980s. Grey knit New York Yankees professional quality jersey retains its Wilson tag inside the collar and Cosby tagging on the tail front. The shirt exhibits light usage and wash wear. Signed on the front, "Mickey Mantle No. 7" in black sharpie. The jersey appears to have been some sort Yankees practice shirt. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 43 Roger Maris auto. photograph. Uncommon pose in full color of Roger standing with a baseball bat signed, "To David Best Wishes Roger Maris". Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. 8"x10". Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 44 Unique Mickey Mantle auto. souvenir wristwatch c.1960s. Vintage souvenir wristwatch endorsed by Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Willie Mays has been signed on the black leather band by Mantle in silver sharpie. The signature rates 8 out of 10. First signed example of this desirable 1960s era souvenir watch that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 45 Mickey Mantle auto. commemorative plate. Marigold commemorative plate measuring 10 1/2" in diameter has been signed by Mickey Mantle in gold sharpie on the front. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 46 Mickey Mantle single signed portrait baseball. Rawlings unofficial baseball signed by Mantle in blue ink on the sweet spot has a hand painted portrait of Mantle on a side panel and Yankees logo on the opposite panel with "#7". Signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 47 Mickey Mantle auto. menu display piece. Matted and framed 15"x21" color menu display from Mickey Mantle's restaurant in New York has been signed in blue sharpie by Mantle. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 48 Rare Thurman Munson auto. New York Yankees check. New York Yankees "road account" company check for $90.00 was issued to Munson, who signed the back in blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Munson signed checks of this type are seldom offered to the collecting public. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 48a Mickey Mantle single signed "MVP" statistics baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed on the sweet spot, "Mickey Mantle MVP 56, 57, 62". Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 49 Thurman Munson auto. photograph. Black and white 4"x5" portrait of Munson pictured in Yankees uniform is signed in black marker. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Rare and desirable signed image. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 50 Mickey Mantle Cracker Jack Old Timers Baseball Classic jersey c.1980s. Grey knit jersey worn by Mickey Mantle during the popular Old Timers games played between retired greats from the American and National Leagues. Jersey retains its original Rawlings label on the interior tail front and has "Mantle" nameplate on the back along with red #7. The shirt exhibits appropriate light usage and wash wear. Desirable Mantle game worn jersey at a fraction of the cost of a period Yankees Mantle shirt. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX-MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 51 Roger Maris Cracker Jack Old Timers Baseball Classic jersey c.1980s. Grey knit jersey worn by Roger Maris during the popular Old Timers games played between retired greats from the American and National Leagues. Jersey retains its original Rawlings label on the interior tail front and has "Maris" nameplate on the back along with red #7. The shirt exhibits appropriate light usage and wash wear. Desirable Maris game worn Cracker Jack jersey was from one of only a few such events that Maris played in due to his death in 1985. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 52 Lot of (3) single signed baseballs to include: Mickey Mantle on B.Brown AL ball: NM-MT; Joe DiMaggio on B.Brown AL ball: NM; and Ted Williams on B.Brown AL ball with ".406" notation (Upper Deck Authenticated): NM-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and original UDA box/COA. ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 53 Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Duke Snider, and Willie Mays auto. photograph. Matted and framed 8"x10" color image of the four HOF'ers taken during an Old Timers Day game played at Shea Stadium. Each player has signed their respective image. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 54 Rare Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams vintage auto. baseball c.1950s. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by Williams in blue ink on the sweet spot and Mantle on a side panel in black ink. Desirable early playing career style signatures remain very strong with each rating 8 out of 10. One side panel of the ball has an abrasion with a small, unusual marking. First such example of a playing career era Mantle and Williams signed ball that we have handled relating to the two finest players of the 1950s Golden Era of baseball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 55 Mickey Mantle auto. store model baseball glove with related advertisement signed by Mantle c.1950s. Rawlings MM5 Mickey Mantle store model glove has Mantle facsimile signature stamping on the interior. Glove is signed, "Mickey Mantle 1956" on the interior pinky finger in blue sharpie. Signature rates 10 out of 10. The glove itself remains very clean with bold original stampings and supple light brown leather surface. The original owner's name is written in period ink: Glove: EX, Signature: NM-MT. The lot also includes a vintage publication glove advertisement picturing Mantle which has been signed, "Mickey Mantle" in blue sharpie: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 55a Billy Martin single signed baseball. Superb example signed in blue ink on a white B.Brown AL ball. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 56 Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris souvenir hat c.1960s. Vintage blue wool hat features a large patch on the front with Mantle and Maris. The back of the hat also has individual Mantle and Maris patches. Overall condition is very fine with some wear to the material on the button at the top of the hat: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 57 Mickey Mantle premium photograph c.1951. Fairly obscure black and white 6"x8 1/2" premium photograph pictures Mantle batting in his 1951 uniform during his rookie season. Very clean overall with minimal wear: EX/MT-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 57a 1962 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Cream color Cronin AL ball signed by (23) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Maris, Ford, Berra, Howard, and Boyer. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 58 Rare vintage Mickey Mantle auto. photograph c.1956. Original sepia tone news service photograph picturing Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle is signed, "Best Wishes Mickey Mantle" in his characteristic 1950s style autograph. Signature rates 9 out of 10 displaying nicely across Mantle's chest. 7"x9" matted and framed with period identification/dating labeling under the matting. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 59 1954 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (30) members of the 1954 Champion Yankees. Players include Mantle, Rizzuto, Berra, Ford, Slaughter, Reynolds, Houk, and Bauer. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 60 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 ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 61 Collection of (6) vintage New York Mets team auto. baseballs to include: 1968 Mets, (29) sigs on near white Giles NL ball incl. Ryan, Seaver, Hodges, and Koosman. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM; 1970 Mets, (29) sigs on off white Feeney NL ball incl. Hodges, Seaver, McGraw, and Koosman. Ryan is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT; (2) 1972 Mets team balls, each Feeney NL ball is signed by at least (27) players incl. Mays, Berra, Seaver, Koosman, and McGraw. Sigs range from 3-9 out of 10: Range VG-NM; and (2) 1977 Mets team balls, both of which are signed on toned Feeney NL baseballs with at least (29) sigs incl. Torre and Koosman. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10: VG-EX. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 62 Lot of vintage baseball items from the Pignatano collection to include: New York Mets auto. album c.1970s incl. Seaver, Berra, Mays, McGraw, and Kranepool. Each page is single signed; 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers yearbook; 1958 L.A. Dodgers yearbook; and 1969 W.Series program at New York: Range VG-EX/MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($250.00-$350.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 63 Lot of (2) 1978 Joe Pignatano New York Mets jerseys. Includes home pinstriped knit shirt retaining 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: EX and road grey knit shirt retaining 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 road pants as issued to Doug Flynn retaining their original tagging on the interior waistband: EX. Includes letters of provenance from Joe Pignatano and LOA's from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 64 1974 All-Star Game presentational mint julep cup set. Fine quality mahogany lidded case measuring 12"x17" was presented to Joe at the All-Star game played in Pittsburgh. Brass placard on the top has an enameled NL logo and is inscribed, "1974 All-Star Game Presented to Joe Pignatano Chas. Feeney, President". Interior includes a set of (8) 3 1/2" tall silverplated julep cups each with an embossed and enameled NL logo. Includes letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 65 Lot of (3) team auto. baseballs from the Joe Pignatano collection: Includes (2) 1965 Minnesota Twins team auto. baseballs signed on Lt. cream color Cronin AL balls by (26) members of the AL Champion Twins incl. Martin, Mele, Oliva, and Perry. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10: Range VG/EX-EX/MT and 1967 New York Mets team auto. baseball signed by (32) players on cream color Giles NL ball. Players include Seaver (rookie), Berra, Koosman, Grote, and Swoboda. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10: EX. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG/EX-EX/MT ($400.00-$600.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 66 Lot of (3) vintage team auto. baseballs from the Pignatano collection to include: 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 (2/3 of the sigs rate 7 or better): Range VG-NM; 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: EX-MT; 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 the ball is from the 1963 World Championship team or the 1964 team. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($750.00-$1,000.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 67 Lot of (2) Washington Senators team auto. baseballs. Includes 1965 and 1967 team signed baseballs each on cream color Cronin AL balls with Hodges, McMullen, and Brinkman. Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10 (one ball is faded). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 68 1969 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Giles NL ball signed by (30) members of the World Champion "Amazin Mets" incl. Ryan, Seaver, Hodges, Koosman, Berra, Grote, and McGraw. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $3,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 69 1962 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Cream color Giles NL ball signed by (29) members of the infamous Mets who lost a record 120 games. Players include Hodges, Ashburn, Coleman, and Thomas. Stengel is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 70 Rare Duke Snider professional model baseball glove. Desirable Duke Snider game used glove dating to the late 1950s-early 1960s as obtained by teammate Joe Pignatano. The glove is a Rawlings DSX Duke Snider personal model glove retaining its original stampings on the interior. The glove exhibits evident usage including pocket wear while remaining in beautiful all original condition. "Snider" is written in period black marker on the back strap in Duke's own hand. "4" is written in period black marker on the back of the thumb area and is clearly visible along with some light, indiscernible writing. Retains its original Rawlings label on the backstrap. The offered Snider game glove is just the second of its type to have entered the marketplace in addition to another example which we handled several years ago. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $12,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 71 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 ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 72 Hall of Famer auto. baseball. Near white un-official baseball signed by (25) players incl. DiMaggio, Paige, Stengel, Grove, Greenberg, Hooper, Cronin, and Giles. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 73 1979 Johnny Podres World Series MVP presentational trophy. Presented to Podres in honor of his 1955 World Series MVP honors by Major League Baseball-Sport Magazine. The trophy consists of a cut crystal display with a baseball decorated etching atop an electrified wooden base that has an applied metal placard on the front. 12" long: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 74 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers "Welcome Home" program auto. by numerous players. Foldout program issued for a Welcome Home dinner in honor of the 1950 Dodgers which has been signed on the back cover by (31) players incl. Robinson, Campanella, Hodges, Reese, and Furillo. Snider is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 75 Jackie Robinson auto. 3"x5" card. Clean unlined card with printed Jackie Robinson information at the top is signed, "Best Wishes Jackie Robinson" in bold red ink. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 76 Jackie Robinson souvenir doll in its original box c.1950. Rare original jointed doll with Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and hat. The doll remains in original unrestored condition with some typical age crazing to the surface areas. Uniform remains intact with some light soiling and minor wear. Includes its original photographic box picturing Robinson on a side panel. Box has separation at some joints with partial lids present: Doll: EX, Box: VG ($750.00-$1,000.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 77 Fine 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers team auto. baseball. Clean, off white Giles NL ball signed by (25) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Hodges, Koufax, Drysdale, Alston, Furillo, Wills, Podres, and Gilliam. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Joe Pignatano: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 78 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers souvenir pin. Uncommon black and white photographic pin pictures the 1953 NL Champions. The surface has some typical light surface wear: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 79 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Toned International League ball signed by (20) players incl. Campanella, Koufax, Hodges, Furillo, Snider, Reese, and Ford Frick. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. The ball was signed during an exhibition game in 1957 against the Montreal farm team. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 80 Rare Roy Campanella rookie era professional model baseball bat c.1948-49. Very scarce rookie era Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 34.6oz. The bat exhibits evident usage incl. cleat marks, ball marks, and a repaired handle crack (professionally done, not visible to the naked eye). G80 model number is stamped on the knob end. The knob itself has a few chips which were professionally repaired and are not visible to the naked eye. Campanella game used bats are among the rarest of all HOF players from the 1950s era with only a handful of examples extant. The offered bat is the first rookie era Campanella game bat that we have encountered. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $13,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 81 Superb Jackie Robinson double auto. baseball. Lt. toned Frick NL ball was signed twice by Jackie Robinson, once in bold green ink on a side panel, "Jackie Robinson" rating 10 out of 10 and on an adjacent side panel, "To Camil with best wishes to a swell friend Sincerely, Jackie Robinson May 7/49". Signature and salutation rate 9/10 out of 10. The ball itself is unused and very clean with a small area of surface undulation under the side panel autograph. Without question one of the finest Jackie Robinson signed baseballs that we have encountered and to the best of our knowledge, the first dual signed ball of its type to enter the marketplace. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX/MT-NM, Signatures: NM-NM/MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $7,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 82 Scarce Jackie Robinson Montreal Royals auto. photograph and related team photograph c.1946. Matted and framed display featuring a vintage photograph of Jackie Robinson posed in his 1946 Montreal Royals uniform is signed, "With sincere wishes Jackie Robinson". Signature rates 8 out of 10. The photo measures 4"x6" with minimal surface wear: NM. Also included in the display is an original 1946 Montreal Royals team photo with Jackie Robinson. Image size is 8"x10" with a few minimal surface wrinkles: EX-MT. One of the earliest Jackie Robinson signed photographs that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 83 Jackie Robinson auto. 3"x5" card. Unlined card is signed in bold blue ink by Robinson. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 84 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. toned and clear coated Frick NL ball signed by (21) players incl. Robinson, Reese, Furillo, Casey, and Hermanski. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 85 Collection of (41) vintage Montreal Royals related photographs c.1940s-50s. Single owner collection includes various subjects such as Newcombe, Lasorda, B.Rickey, W.Alston, C.Connors, J.Gilliam, C.Hopper (Robinson's first coach), and D.Bankhead. Sizes range from 4"x6" to 8"x10" (majority are 8"x10"): Range VG-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 86 Lot of (6) vintage Roy Campanella related items c.1940s. Includes 1947 Montreal Royals team photo w/Campanella, 1947 mimeograph copy of a typewritten letter from B.Rickey regarding Campanella, superb 1953 image of Campanella holding several baseball bats, and (3) vintage Campanella related photos incl. 1950 contract signing with Rickey: Range VG-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 87 Don Newcombe Montreal Royals contract and Brooklyn Dodgers Contract Assignment. Original player contract issued to star Negro League pitcher Don Newcombe by the Montreal Royals for the 1949 season. Contract is signed on the front and interior by Newcombe and Gen. Manager B.Bavasi. The lot also includes a May 14, 1949 contract assignment from the Montreal Royals to the Brooklyn Dodgers. The assignment is also signed by Bavasi. The lot includes an original 1949 image of Newcombe in Montreal uniform. Interesting early Major League career document relating to one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1950s era. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 88 Rachel and Jackie Robinson related lot c.1946. Includes (5) original snapshot photographs taken during a trip to Washington in 1946 (3"x4" each). Subjects incl. Jackie and Rachel, Rachel at a stadium, and Branch Rickey at Ebbets Field. The lot also includes a vintage Rachel Robinson single signed baseball autographed on the sweet spot of a lt. toned International League ball: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $170.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 89 Lot of vintage Montreal Royals related materials c.1940s-50s. Includes (13) passes and membership cards, 1956 full ticket, 1940s auto. mini bat with Dixie Howell, and (5) Montreal Royals related typewritten letters incl. two from the historic 1946 season with Jackie Robinson: Range VG-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 90 Collection of (19) vintage photographs with relation to Jackie Robinson c.1940s-60s. Fine grouping with various poses and subjects incl. Jackie in Brooklyn uniform, single poses, multi player poses, Jackie and Rachel Robinson in Washington D.C. testifying about African American loyalty to the U.S., and Jackie Robinson with boxer Floyd Patterson. Excellent breakdown value. Sizes range from 7"x9" to 8"x11 1/2": Range VG-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 91 Rare 1946 Montreal Royals team auto. miniature baseball bat. Souvenir 16" mini bat with "Montreal Royals" stamped on the barrel is signed by (10) players incl. Jackie Robinson, Al Campanis and Dixie Howell. Robinson signature rates 8 out of 10. Very uncommon Robinson signed item from his first Major League team. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 92 Significant Oct. 23, 1945 Jackie Robinson original photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" matted and framed image of Jackie Robinson signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the Montreal Royals. Crisp original image pictures Robinson signing with several onlookers incl. Branch Rickey Jr. The photo retains excellent original clarity and contrast with some typical surface cracking: EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 93 1946 Montreal Royals International League championship watch. Longines gold wristwatch presented in honor of the Royals International League Championship with Jackie Robinson. Back of the watch is inscribed, "International Baseball League Champions 1946 Montreal Royals Camil Des Roches". Front dial glass has a crack but the watch remains in working order: EX. The lot also includes (2) 1946 Montreal Royals ticket stubs issued for Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking debut season in which he won the International League batting title: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 94 1951 Montreal Royals Championship ring. 10K gold ring has a single diamond inset on a blue field encircled by "Montreal Governors Cup Champions" lettering. Interior ring band is stamped "10K Dieges & Clust": NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 95 Lot of (4) vintage Jackie Robinson related news service photographs c.1945-46. Rare set of four images relating to Jackie Robinson's inaugural Major League season with the Montreal Royals incl. contract signing, batting, and K.C. Monarchs view. Sizes range from 8"x10" to 9"x12": Range VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 96 Montreal Royals and Brooklyn Dodgers related auto. photo album c.1940-50s. Period bound album containing (50) original images (most are 3"x3 1/2"), the majority of which have been signed by the respective players. Large percentage relate to the Royals incl. Connors, Gilliam, Alston, Bankhead, and Snider. Hoak and Gionfriddo are clubhouse signed. Erskine and Banta are enhanced. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 97 Fine Jackie Robinson original photograph c.1952. Poignant black and white 7"x9" image pictures a dejected Robinson after losing to the Yankees, again, in the 1952 World Series. Clarity and contrast remain very strong. Original paper ID label remains on the back with a quote from Jackie that includes, "...Mickey Mantle killed us." The photo has some light age wrinkling and two small staple holes at the bottom margin with faded image sizing numbers: EX ($350.00-$450.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 98 Collection of vintage Montreal Royals team photographs. Total of (14) images ranging from the 1930s to the 1950s. Most are 8"x10" with a few elongated images and one panoramic photo of the 1941 Int'l League Champion team. Numerous Dodger players are represented incl. Lasorda, Gilliam, Newcombe, Alston, Bankhead, and Connors: Range VG-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 99 Lot of vintage Montreal Royals related items c.1914-30s. Includes 1914 Montreal ticket stub, 1931 team panoramic photograph, 1931 George Susce player contract, and numerous photographs mostly of individual players incl. Rabbit Maranville. (22) total pieces: Range GD-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 100 1946 Montreal Royals team auto. baseball with Jackie Robinson. Lt. cream color International League ball signed by (16) members of the Int'l League Champion Royals including Jackie Robinson. Players incl. Campanis, Riggs, and Howell along with Robinson. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10 with period ink inscription denoting Montreal as champions. Very fine condition exemplar of a significant team signed ball from Jackie Robinson's first Major League related team. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,400.00
 
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