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Items For The Auction of March 7th & 8th, 2008
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701 |
1976 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction auto. baseball. Off white Feeney NL ball signed by (24) players incl. Dickey, Terry, Bell, Cronin, Hubbard, Averill, Leonard, L. Waner, Grimes, and Marquard. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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702 |
1970 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Moderately toned Feeney NL ball signed by (22) players incl. Clemente, Stargell, Rose, Seaver, and Garvey. Mays and McCovey are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 5-9 out of 10. Game was played at Tiger Stadium in Detroit with the American League finally winning over the National League. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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703 |
1977 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction auto. baseball. Off white MacPhail AL ball signed by (23) players incl. Hubbard, Cronin, Ford, Averill, Bell, Grimes, Musial, and Marquard. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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704 |
1972 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Feeney NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Clemente (light), Mays, Aaron, McGraw, Bench, Morgan, Carlton, Brock, and Sutton. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10 except for Clemente who rates 3 out of 10. Game was played at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta with Hank Aaron hitting a two run home run which he termed "the most dramatic of his career" up to that point. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,300.00
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705 |
1973 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (24) players incl. Munson, Ryan, Fingers, Carew, Williams, and Horton. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. The ball itself has a few minor surface abrasion "spots" to the top of one side panel. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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706 |
1973 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball signed by (25) players incl. Munson, Ryan, Fingers, Carew, Williams, and Horton. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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707 |
1973 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. Near white Feeney NL ball signed by (29) players incl. Rose, Bonds, Bench, Morgan, Stargell, Sutton, Torre, and Seaver. Sigs range from 8 to 10 out of 10. The game was played at Royals stadium in Kansas City with the NL winning by a score of 10-5. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Range EX/MT-NM |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$550.00
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708 |
Lot of (6) 1973 NL All-Star team auto. baseballs. All are signed on off white Cronin AL baseballs with each ball having between (24) and (26) signatures. Players include Mays, B.Williams, Stargell, Seaver, Santo, and Torre. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Range EX-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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709 |
1975 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Feeney NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Rose, Perez, Carter, Bench, Seaver, and Morgan. Murtaugh and Alston are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Game was played at County Stadium in Milwaukee with the NL defeating the AL by a score of 6-3. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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710 |
1976 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Feeney NL ball signed by (31) players incl. Rose, Seaver, Bench, Perez, Schmidt, Garvey, and Anderson. Sigs range from 6-8 to 10 out of 10. The game was played in Philadelphia largely in celebration of the nation's 200th birthday with the NL winning 7-1. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Range EX-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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711 |
1977 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Feeney NL ball signed by (27) players incl. Rose, Bench, Parker, Schmidt, Lasorda, Carlton, Seaver, and Sutton. Sigs range from 7-8 to 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Range EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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712 |
1978 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. Lt. to moderately toned Feeney NL ball signed by (23) players incl. Seaver, Winfield, Stargell, Rose (light), Blue, and Morgan. Sigs range from 2 (a few) to 10 out of 10. Game was played at San Diego with the NL winning behind timely hitting by Steve Garvey. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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713 |
1981 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. B.Kuhn 1981 All-Star game ball signed by (34) players incl. Rose, Schmidt, Ryan, Carter, Smith, Garvey, Seaver, and Carlton. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Game was played at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland with Mike Schmidt hitting a game winning two run home run to lead the NL to yet another victory. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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714 |
1982 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. B.Kuhn 1982 All-Star game ball with a few minor toning spots signed by (27) players incl. Schmidt, Carter, Raines, Lasorda, and O.Smith. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. The game was played in Montreal as the first All-Star game hosted outside the United States. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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715 |
1984 NL All-Star Game team auto. baseball. B.Kuhn 1984 All-Star game ball with a few minor toning spots signed by (31) players incl. Carter, Schmidt, Sandberg, Gossage, Strawberry, and Smith. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Game was played at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$450.00
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716 |
Set of Bowie Kuhn's golf clubs. Complete set of Commissioner Kuhn's golf clubs incl. both irons and woods such as Ping Zing and Ben Hogan models. Includes original canvas and leather golf bag. Includes letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: VG-EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$400.00
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717 |
Nolan Ryan autographed limited edition lithograph by Leroy Neiman. Matted and framed 36"x47" color lithograph by noted abstract artist Leroy Neiman depicting Nolan Ryan pitching in Astros uniform. The piece has been signed by Neiman and Nolan Ryan at the bottom margin. Ryan also signed the print for a second time, "To Commissioner Kuhn, we appreciate your support through the years Nolan Ryan". Fine display piece with a rare personal inscription to the Commissioner of Baseball from one of the greatest pitchers in Major League history. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,600.00
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718 |
Willie Stargell limited edition lithograph by Leroy Neiman. Matted and framed 36"x49" color lithograph by noted abstract artist Leroy Neiman depicting Stargell batting in Pirates uniform. The piece is signed in pencil by Neiman at the bottom margin. Includes letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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719 |
Pair of Yankee Stadium seats from the collection of Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Original pair of cast iron and wooden curved back Yankee Stadium seats presented to Commissioner Kuhn. Desirable #'s 3 and 4 (Ruth and Gehrig) are stenciled on the top back slat. Includes an engraved laminate placard which was inscribed to Kuhn. Includes letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$3,200.00
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720 |
Pair of Yankee Stadium seats from the collection of Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Original pair of cast iron and wooden curved back Yankee Stadium seats presented to Commissioner Kuhn. Desirable #'s 3 and 4 (Ruth and Gehrig) are stenciled on the top back slat. Includes letter of provenance from the Kuhn family: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,700.00
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721 |
Lot of vintage baseball related materials from the collection of Wally Moses to include: Wally Moses APPBA Membership card, several Wally Moses luggage tags incl. Phillies, 1958 Wally Moses Amer. Legion leather wallet with inset watch, Wally Moses auto. 1939 World's Fair laurel card, Christy Walsh auto. 10"x12" World's Fair photo (water damage), and several vintage photographs including 1946 Red Sox, 1961 Yankees, Phila. A's, and large format Yankees c.1950s (NOTE: Photos vary in condition due to water damage on some). Includes LOA from JSA (Walsh and Moses signatures): Range PR-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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722 |
Lot of (5) Wally Moses items with relation to the 1968 World Champion Detroit Tigers to include: 24K gold plated four leaf clover presentational paperweight, Wally Moses Detroit Tigers luggage tag, 11" diameter 1968 World Series pewter platter, 12" diameter 24K gold plated Wally Moses presentational platter in honor of the 1968 Tigers championship, and a 17"x24" 1968 Tigers large format team photo in its original Tigers mailing tube addressed to Wally Moses: Range EX-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$300.00
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723 |
1958 Wally Moses New York Yankees Old Timers Day presentational platter. Sterling silver 11" diameter plate presented to Moses for his participation in the 1958 Yankees Old Timers day. Inscribed on the front to Moses with an embossed Yankees logo at the top. Marked "Sterling" on the reverse; total weight is 17.4oz: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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724 |
New York Yankees leather magazine rack c.1950-60s. Tooled leather handled magazine rack features an embossed New York Yankees enamelwork logo on the side panel. One side panel has a few surface abrasions to the leather: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$275.00
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725 |
Lot of (3) World Series press pin items to include: 1962 NY Yankees W.Series press pin, 1963 NY Yankees W.Series press pin, and 1968 St. Louis Cardinals W.Series press charm: NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$275.00
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726 |
Wally Moses' 1962 New York Yankees Old Timers Day wristwatch. Witnnauer men's wristwatch as presented to Moses on 7/28/1962 by the New York Yankees at Old Timers Day festivities. Inscribed on the back to Moses with the Yankees logo on the watch facing. Watch does not run: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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727 |
Wally Moses original painting by Tom McDonald. Framed oil on board original painting of Moses pictured in a Phila. A's uniform. 15"x18" signed by the noted sports artist at the bottom corner: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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728 |
Wally Moses baseball charm bracelet c.1930-40s. 14K gold link chain features (9) gold and enamelwork charms with relation to the career of Wally Moses to include: enamelwork NY Yankees 10K gold charm, 10K gold cleat, enamelwork on gold 1939 Centennial logo charm, gold baseball bat, gold baseball charm with inset diamond and enamelwork including "Wally Moses Athletics and White Sox" with dating, enamelwork 10K gold Phila. A's charm, enamelwork 10K gold White Sox charm, and enamelwork 10K gold Red Sox charm. Overall condition remains outstanding. Offered publicly for the first time: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$1,500.00
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729 |
1937 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (25) members of the American League All-Star team incl. Gehrig, Foxx, Grove, Greenberg, DiMaggio, and Dickey. McCarthy and W.Ferrell are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 5-9 out of 10 with the majority grading 7 or better. Very fine example of a tough 1930s era All-Star team ball originating from the personal collection of Wally Moses. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM |
($4,000.00-$5,000.00)
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$5,500.00
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730 |
Joe L.Brown's 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series trophy. Original figural trophy presented to Joe L. Brown as the general manager of the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. High quality figural trophy stands 11" tall featuring brass pennants with team names around the perimeter of a large brass circle with a crown finial. Yankees and Pirates enameled World Series press pin facades adorn the center area and "World Champions Pittsburgh Pirates 1960" appears in black lettering on the front. Remaining very clean with only minimal age toning, the trophy also retains its original Balfour manufacturer label on the base. Seldom are trophies of this type and quality from the general manager of the team offered for public sale. Desirable original trophy from the storied 1960 World Series in which Bill Mazeroski's home run sealed the series win for the Pirates. Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family: EX-MT |
($7,500.00-$12,500.00)
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$11,500.00
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731 |
Joe L.Brown's 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series trophy. Original figural trophy presented to Joe L. Brown as the general manager of the 1971 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. High quality figural trophy stands 12" tall featuring brass pennants with team names around the perimeter of a large brass circle with a crown finial. "World Champions Pittsburgh Pirates 1960" appears in black lettering on the front. Remaining very clean with only minimal age toning, the trophy also retains its original Balfour manufacturer label on the base. Seldom are trophies of this type and quality from the general manager of the team offered for public sale. 1971 Pirates trophies are notably rare as issued for the Pirates World Series victory over the Balt. Orioles behind Series MVP Roberto Clemente. Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family: EX-MT |
($7,500.00-$12,500.00)
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$11,000.00
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732 |
Joe L. Brown 1974 All-Star Game ring. 10K gold ring issued for the game played at Pittsburgh features an inset purple stone with the "Baseball" logo on one side panel and "All Star 1974" on the other panel. Engraved "10K LX" on the interior ring band. Size 9.5. Includes letter of provenance from the Brown family: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$1,000.00
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733 |
Bobby Jones auto. photograph. Superb black and white 8"x10" image picturing golfer Bobby Jones standing by a tree with comedian Joe E. Brown on the set of the 1931 motion picture "Trouble Shots". The photo is signed across the front in black fountain pen, "To Joe Brown Kindest Regards, Bob Jones". Signature and salutation rate 8/9 out of 10. Small period ID label is affixed to the bottom. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Brown family: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,200.00
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734 |
Rare John L. Sullivan autographed photographic triptych c.1915. Framed 14"x18" photographic triptych display piece depicting the patriarch of American boxing John L. Sullivan in three different poses. Marked "Witzel, LA" at the bottom right. Affixed to the bottom right corner area is an autographed card, "Compliments of John L. Sullivan To My Friend Joe Brown" in fountain pen. Salutation and signature remain fine rating 8 out of 10. Seldom found Sullivan signed item with impeccable primary source provenance. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Brown family: EX/MT-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$4,200.00
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735 |
Chuck Klein auto. display piece. Matted and framed display includes a Chuck Klein cut autograph signed in black fountain pen rating 9 out of 10. Matted with a black and white photo of Klein. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Brown family: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$700.00
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736 |
Rogers Hornsby auto. display piece. Matted and framed display includes a Rogers Hornsby auto. 3"x5" lined card signed in black fountain pen rating 9 out of 10. Matted with a black and white photo of Hornsby. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Brown family: NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$675.00
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737 |
Al Simmons auto. display piece. Matted and framed display includes an Al Simmons cut autograph signed in black fountain pen rating 9 out of 10. Matted with a black and white photo of Simmons. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Brown family: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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738 |
Mel Ott auto. display piece. Matted and framed display includes a Mel Ott auto. cut autograph signed in black fountain pen rating 8/9 out of 10. The autograph has a tiny piece of tape which intersects slightly with the "M" in Mel. Matted with a black and white photo of Ott. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Brown family: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$800.00
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739 |
Jimmie Foxx auto. display piece. Matted and framed display includes a Jimmie Foxx auto. cut autograph signed in black fountain pen rating 8 out of 10. Matted with a black and white photo of Foxx. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Brown family: NM |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$800.00
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740 |
Lot of (2) All American Girls Professional Baseball League items c.1940s to include: Official AAGPBL baseball with proper league stampings and light game use: EX and a Louisville Slugger Fort Wayne Daisies AAGPBL souvenir miniature baseball bat: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,600.00
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741 |
Rockford Peaches team auto. baseball c.1940-50s. Slightly oversized official AAGBBL baseball signed by approx. (16) members of the notable women's professional baseball league popularized by the motion picture "A League of Their Own". Signatures include Dottie Kamenshek, Jackie Kelly, and Rose Gacioch. Sigs range from 1-8 out of 10. Uncommon period signed baseball from the obscure league. Includes LOA from JSA: Range PR-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,200.00
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742 |
1934 Tour of Japan team auto. baseball lighter. Baseball fashioned into a figural cigarette lighter was presented to members of the 1934 U.S. Tour of Japan. Ball is signed by (17) members of the Tour incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Mack, Berg, Gomez, and Averill. Sigs range from 1 to 7 out of 10 with the ball having some soiling to a few areas. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range PR-EX/MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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743 |
Mizuno "Official University League" baseball. Rare Japanese issue baseball originally obtained during the University of Chicago baseball Tour of Japan in the 1930s. Red and black stitched ball exhibits only minor handling: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$350.00
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744 |
Moe Berg (24) page handwritten auto. letter. Lengthy and substantive handwritten letter from the baseball player and famous WWII spy with content regarding several friends and some apparent mediating that Berg was conducting on behalf of a gentleman named "Ted". Signed at the bottom of the final page, "Moe". Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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745 |
1935 Brooklyn Eagles Negro League pennant. The Brooklyn Eagles played for only one year in the Negro National League in 1935. Pennant has some edge damage at the top left corner and the tip is slightly loose with some tape repair to the back. Scarce one year Negro League franchise souvenir pennant: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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746 |
1968 Yomiuri Giants figural baseball trophy. Diminutive figural baseball trophy features a baseball atop crossed bat support columns. The ball is inscribed "1968 Champion" and "YG" on either side with a Tokyo manufacturer's stamping on the base. The ball has some indentations: VG-EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$170.00
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747 |
ôBuxton Wondersö African American team real photo postcard c.1900-1910. Real photo postcard pictures (10) players in uniform with a manager and equipment posed in front. The team derived from the coal mining town of Buxton, Iowa which was predominantly African American and their record over a three year span was an impressive 93-3. Three players were identified through research of the orig. owner incl. George Neal who went on to play for the Kansas City, KS Giants and the Chicago Giants, Charley King, and a Mr. Bowman (The only two Negro Lg. players in that era named Bowman were Bill and Emmett). The image itself has some surface soiling, a few creases, and a small corner chip: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$500.00
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748 |
Scarce New York Cubans auto. baseball with Alex Pompez and Martin Dihigo. Moderately toned and game used Royal "Official League" baseball signed by (4) members of the 1935 New York Cubans of the Negro National League. The sweet spot displays the signatures of Hall of Fame members Alex Pompez and Martin Dihigo ranging from 4-6 out of 10. Luis Tiant Sr. and Alexandro Oms have signed a side panel rating 4-5 out of 10. Period ink inscription, "New York Cubans 1935" is written in blue fountain pen on the opposite side panel of the ball. In addition to the high desirability of vintage Negro League autographed baseballs, with note to the signatures of Dihigo, Tiant, and Oms, the presence of Alex Pompez on a baseball is of notable scarcity. First example of a Pompez autographed baseball that we have handled. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range VG-EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$12,500.00
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749 |
Cum Posey auto. 1941 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The diploma has a vertical center line crease which does not detract from the signature display. Includes LOA from JSA: Signature: NM, Diploma: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,700.00
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750 |
1934 U.S. All-Star team Tour of Japan panoramic photograph. Diminutive 4"x10" matted and framed image picturing the team and their wives posed on a ship en route to Japan. Players include Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Berg, and Mack. Image quality is very fine with a light vertical surface crease: EX-EX/MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$325.00
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751 |
Rare Oscar Charleston original photograph c.1930s. Scarce original 8"x10" sepia tone image picturing Oscar Charleston fielding at first base in a Pittsburgh Crawfords uniform. Photo quality is very fine with minimal age wear. Reverse is stamped with 1933 date and a period pencil notation: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,300.00
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752 |
1938 Pittsburgh Crawfords Negro League letter. Typewritten letter sent by Crawfords' booking agent John Clark regarding the team's traveling schedule. Typed on very attractive Pitt. Crawfords stationary featuring a full team photo at the top along with an inset image of player/manager Oscar Charleston: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$950.00
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753 |
1942 Homestead Grays souvenir program. Foldout scorecard issued for a game played between the Grays and the Dizzy Dean All-Stars. Printed lineups include Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, Dan Bankhead, Dizzy Dean, and Satchell Paige. The interior back cover also features a large photo of Paige pitching. The program exhibits some moderate age and handling wear incl. some light soiling: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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754 |
1940 East vs. West Negro League All-Star Game program. Foldout program issued for the annual Negro League All-Star game played at Chicago's Comiskey Park. Printed lineups on the interior include Leonard, Benson, Easterling, and Hoskins. Partially scored in pencil: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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755 |
Satchell Paige 1942 Negro League World Series souvenir photograph. Rare 8"x10" printed photographic souvenir piece picturing Paige in full wind up wearing a New York Black Yankees uniform. "Souvenir 1st Negro World Series Yankee Stadium 1942" is printed at the top with "The Great Satchell Paige" facsimile signature at the bottom. Fairly clean overall with some minor general wear and two light creases. First example that we have encountered: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$650.00
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756 |
1944 Negro League East vs. West All-Star Game and ticket stub. Rare program issued for the game played at Chicago's Comiskey Park featuring printed lineups incl. Leonard, Gibson, Bell, and Jethroe. Covers have some general wear: VG. The lot also includes the matching ticket stub issued for the game on Aug. 13, 1944: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$950.00
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757 |
Lot of (2) Negro League East vs. West All Star Game tickets. Includes 1946 full ticket and a 1955 full ticket issued for the games played at Chicago's Comiskey Park. Clean overall with minimal wear: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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758 |
Satchell Paige photograph c.1941. Black and white 6 1/2"x9" photo picturing Paige in Kansas City Monarchs uniform in the locker room: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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759 |
Collection of (4) vintage Negro League souvenir pennants c.1930-40s. Includes New York Black Yankees, Newark Eagles, New York Cuban Stars, and Phila. Stars: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,100.00
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760 |
Significant Cecil Cole 1946 Newark Eagles Negro League World Championship ring. Incredible rarity presented to pitcher Cecil Cole as a member of the Negro League World Series Champion Newark Eagles in 1946. The 1946 Eagles team is regarded as one of the finest in Major League/Negro League history featuring HOF'ers Larry Doby, Monte Irvin, and Leon Day. After capturing the Negro National League pennant, the Eagles went on to defeat the mighty Kansas City Monarchs in the World Championship series. Cecil Cole was a pitcher for the 1946 Eagles with a record of 2-2. The offered ring originates from a direct descendant of Cecil Cole and is being offered for the first time publicly. The ring displays an intricately designed Eagle on the top with an inset solitaire diamond of approximately .45 carat weight. The diamond does have some wear incl. a moderately sized chip to one side. "Newark Eagles" lettering is found along the top and bottom of the center area. One side panel has raised lettering, "Negro World Champs 1946" with the other panel having "Pitcher" and "14" for Cole's player number along with a ball/glove graphic. Marked by "R.Johns Sun-Lite" mfg. on the interior ring band which is also inscribed, "Cecil Cole" in block lettering. Overall condition remains very fine with light general surface wear. Given the lack of financial support for the Negro Leagues during the period, individual awards and rings were infrequently given to players. First example of its type that we have handled with note to its rarity and great significance as a Negro League Championship player award piece. Includes letter of provenance from the Cole family: EX-MT |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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761 |
Satchell Paige auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image picturing Paige in a St. Louis Browns uniform is signed in blue sharpie. Signature is extremely bold rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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762 |
Kansas City Monarchs vs. Indianapolis Clowns Negro League baseball program c.1950s. Includes feature articles and photos of Buck O'Neil and Oscar Charleston with a team photo of the Monarchs on the back cover: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$175.00
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762a |
Racial Equality baseball advertising ink blotter c.1947-49. Rectangular 3 1/2"x6 1/2" cardboard ink blotter picturing Joe DiMaggio, Sid Gordon, Mel Allen, Bob Feller, and Jackie Robinson. Issued by the Institute for American Democracy, Inc. with slogan printed at top, "...and remember fans...in America HITS are made by men of EVERY race, religion, and color". Clean overall with a corner crease at the top left. Desirable and rare advertising piece with uncommon social relevance: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$500.00
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763 |
1949-50 Almendares BBC team auto. souvenir album. Vintage souvenir autograph album signed by Guerra, Carreras, Fernandez, Fleitas, Hooper, Solis, Van Cuyck, Mayor, Lopez, Handley, Rodriguez, Miranda, Pellagrini, De Souza, Canizares, Campos, and Gionfriddo. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. The album has some age and handling wear incl. losses to the back cover. Includes LOA from JSA: Album: Range GD-VG, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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764 |
Satchell Paige and Bob Feller auto. photograph. Printed publication image measuring 3 1/2"x8" pictures the two legendary pitchers who often played against each other in post season barnstorming games. Signed by each player in black ink rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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765 |
1955-56 San Juan vs. Santurce baseball program with Roberto Clemente. Foldout scorecard features printed rosters on the front incl. Roberto Clemente and Orlando Cepeda. Interior is scored with an area of moisture toning to the interior/back of the second section: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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766 |
Lot of vintage Negro League materials with relation to Chicago and Comiskey Park c.1950-60s. Includes a fine 1964 original 8"x10" photograph of game action between the Ind. Clowns and Brooklyn Stars, several original snapshots of Pollock and White Sox players; Syd Pollock Chic. White Sox Grandstand Club membership card, and a double sided paper broadside (9"x12", tattered condition). Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: range PR-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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767 |
Rare uncut panel of (3) 1964 Chicago White Sox Phantom World Series full tickets. First examples of these presumably scarce phantom World Series tickets that we have handled as issued for Game #'s 3, 4, and 5 for the 1964 World Series. The tickets are all for Box 15, Tier 1, and Seat 1 remaining fully intact including rain check stubs. The perforation between the bottom two tickets is partially separated. Unique grouping of vintage tickets. Includes LOA from the Pollock family: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$250.00
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767a |
Syd Pollock's personal ticket stub from Don Larsen's 1956 World Series Game #5 Perfect Game. Fine example retaining its full rain check stub as issued for the historic perfect game pitched by New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen. The ticket has some light soiling on the front and back. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,300.00
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768 |
Lot of vintage baseball related paper items from the Pollock collection to include: 1963 Indianapolis Clowns company check signed by Syd Pollock and endorsed by Ed Hamman; (2) bank draft checks signed by Syd Pollock; Syd Pollock voting card (signed); 1959 Syd Pollock car registration; Pollock business card and photo; Goose Tatum and Harlem Stars promotional brochure; Several "California Cuties" programs/brochures; Clowns vs. NY Stars program; (2) "King and his Court" softball programs; and (3) 1965 Indianapolis Clowns Greeting cards two of which are signed by Pollock and Hamman. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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769 |
Lot of (3) vintage baseball auto. items from the Pollock collection to include: Hank Aaron auto. stationary sheet along with a 1974 Braves program, Giles NL ball signed by several players incl. Al Lopez; and an Indianapolis Clowns team auto. baseball c.1950s with signatures incl. Buster Haywood, Ed Hamman, King Tut, and Syd Pollock. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range GD-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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770 |
Lot of approx. (55) paper items from the Pollock collection c.1950-60s. Consists primarily of correspondence from and to Syd Pollock regarding games, players, teams, and events. Includes various baseball related stationary incl. Negro Leagues. Signed letters are from Pollock, Ed Hamman, Bobo Nickerson, and several Major League team officials. Also incl. several unused Ind. Clowns envelopes. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$800.00
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771 |
Lot of vintage Negro League related promotional paper items c.1950-60s. Fine grouping with obvious emphasis on the Indianapolis Clowns to include broadsides, programs, press releases, and original artwork for Negro League broadsides. Several notable players are either pictured or mentioned incl. Hank Aaron, Oscar Charleston, and John Wyatt. Sizes range from 6"x8" to 10"x14". (19) total pieces. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range GD-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$750.00
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772 |
"Stars on Parade" Negro League barnstorming program autographed by Jesse Owens c.1950s. Original program issued for a barnstorming series featuring players from the Phila. Stars, Chic. American Giants, Ind. Clowns, and K.City Monarchs. Interior has printed lineups and has been signed in pencil, "Good Luck Jesse Owens". Signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Program: VG, Signature: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$225.00
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773 |
Lot of (4) vintage Negro League programs c.1950s. Includes (3) 1952 International Tour programs with Ind. Clowns, Phila. Stars, K.City Monarchs, and Chic. Amer. Giants. All three remain unscored: Range VG-EX/MT and Brooklyn Stars vs. Ind. Clowns program. Program interestingly has vintage handwritten scouting notations from Pollock on the front cover in pencil: GD. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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774 |
Lot of (5) vintage Indianapolis Clowns programs and (2) full tickets c.1950s. Programs include interior photos of Major League players who once played for the Clowns incl. H.Aaron, J.Wyatt, and Choo Choo Coleman: Range VG-NM. Two full tickets remain unused for games played against the Brooklyn Stars and NY Stars: NM. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$550.00
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775 |
Negro American Baseball League President J.B. Martin autographed letter and photograph. Letter is typed on Negro American League stationary as sent to Pollock by long time President Dr. J.B. Martin and has been signed as such in blue ink: EX. The lot also includes a vintage 7"x9" image of Pollock with J.B. Martin signed, "To my friend Syd Pollock J.B. Martin" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10 and the salutation has some fading: VG-EX. Includes LOA from JSA, vintage J.B. Martin business card, and letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$170.00
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776 |
Lot of (13) Indianapolis Clowns souvenir postcards c.1950-60s. Includes a rare sepia tone real photo team postcard posed in front of the Clowns Tour bus; Maggie Riley real photo postcard; and numerous photo postcards picturing the various members of the Clowns team incl. Ed Hamman and King Tut. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range EX-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$950.00
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777 |
Pair of vintage Ind. Clowns photographs picturing King Tut, Oscar Charleston, and Connie Morgan. Both sepia tone images measure 8"x10" with an interesting combination of the HOF'er Charleston and the second female player in Negro League history Connie Morgan. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$425.00
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778 |
Rare Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Larry Doby, and Don Newcombe auto. Negro American League baseball. Unused Wilson Official "Negro American League" baseball signed by HOF'ers Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Larry Doby, and Don Newcombe. Signatures rate 9 out of 10 with each displaying as a single signature when properly positioned. It is of great significance that the offered baseball displays the signatures of the first African American players from both the National League (Robinson) and American League (Doby) and is the first such example that we have encountered. Fine autographed baseball with relation to four of the greatest Negro League players, all of whom were eventually elected to the Hall of Fame. Includes LOA from JSA, letter of provenance from the Pollock family, and its original Wilson box which has some damage: NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$18,000.00
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779 |
Lot of (3) vintage Negro League related items to include: May 24, 1953 K.City Monarchs vs. Ind. Clowns photograph of a game played at Kansas City. Rare 8"x10" Negro League game action scene: EX-MT; Ind. Clowns team photograph c.1953. 8"x10" image pictures the team in front of the team bus with some player names written in the bottom margin: EX; and original Ind. Clowns team photo stationary c.1953 with various team revenues written in pencil by Pollock on the front: VG. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$375.00
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780 |
Fine lot of (76) Negro League original player contracts from the Syd Pollock archives c.1950-60s. Offered is an unprecedented quantity of original Negro League player contracts each signed by Syd Pollock and the respective player. Includes (1) Cuban Giants Uniform Player contract (scratched out and Ind. Clowns written in); (5) Negro American League Player contracts; and (70) Indianapolis Clowns player contracts. Players incl. Roosevelt Mack, Donald Feabry, John King, Harold King, Alphonse Fletcher, and George Wanamaker. The lot also includes a related
grouping of correspondence and papers including numerous player handwritten letters to Pollock. Fine lot with outstanding breakdown value. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,200.00
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781 |
Archive of vintage materials with relation to Toni Stone c.1953-54. Large grouping of materials from the Pollock collection with relation to the first female Negro League baseball player. Includes numerous original black and white photographs (mostly 8"x10"), (3) photo postcards, promotional papers, (2) 8 1/2"x11" paper broadsides advertising Ms. Stone's appearances, and several misc. photographic items. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,700.00
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782 |
Lot of approx. (75) vintage Negro League related photographs with emphasis on the Indianapolis Clowns c.1950-60s. Varied grouping consisting primarily of 8"x10" images. Players include Aaron, Lundy, Harris, T.Stone, Pollock, and many of the Clowns comedic players such as Ed Hamman. Excellent breakdown value. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$3,200.00
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783 |
Lot of vintage World Series programs and ticket stubs to include: Programs: 1955 World Series and 1948 World Series: Range VG-EX. Ticket stubs: 1948 W.Series at Cleveland, (2) 1955 W.Series at Brooklyn, (4) 1956 W.Series at Brooklyn, (2) 1956 W.Series at New York, and (2) 1957 W.Series at New York: Range VG-EX/MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,200.00
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784 |
Lot of (2) vintage Negro League original photographs: Willie Brown 6"x10" image stamped by Christopher Studios on the reverse: EX-MT and 8"x10" image of Goose Tatum stretching for a ball in Ind. Clowns uniform: EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($200.00-$300.00)
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785 |
Lot of (3) vintage Negro League photographs picturing Jackie Robinson and Connie Morgan c.1950s. Pair of 8"x10" sepia tone original images picturing Robinson instructing Ms. Morgan on how to hold a bat. Uncommon original photos with fine clarity and contrast. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX-EX/MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$400.00
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785a |
Lot of (12) vintage Negro League related photographs c.1940-50s. Includes a fine 8"x10" image of the Ind. Clowns and New York Cubans posed on the field in full uniform, Connie Morgan, individual player photos, promotional images, and candid poses. One of the action photos appears to picture a young Hank Aaron but it is unclear. Sizes range from 3"x5" to 8"x10". Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range EX-NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$800.00
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785b |
Lot of vintage correspondence with relation to the Indianapolis Clowns and the Ed Sullivan show. Group of vintage letters and related items in regard to a proposed appearance on the Ed Sullivan television program in 1958 by the Ind. Clowns. The lot includes a typewritten letter from Sullivan to Pollock which has been autographed by Sullivan in blue ink. The lot also includes some additional Ind. Clowns promotional paper materials from other scheduled appearances. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range EX-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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786 |
Lot of vintage Indianapolis Clowns paper materials with relation to Roberto Herrera/New York Yankees c.1955. Includes a Negro American League contract for Herrera which was purchased by the New York Yankees. Also included with the lot are (2) L.MacPhail auto. typewritten letters sent to Pollock on NY Yankees stationary. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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787 |
Lot of (2) vintage Negro League team photographs c.1950s to include: Los Angeles Hawks team, 6"x10": EX and Ind. Clowns team, 8"x10": EX-MT. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$125.00
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788 |
Lot of vintage Negro League related contracts and correspondence c.1950-60s. Includes player contracts and handwritten autographed letters from several notable Indianapolis Clowns and Major League players. Includes Wilmer Fields, Walter Lundy, Choo Choo Coleman, and Johnnie Wyatt. Each contract is signed by the respective player and Syd Pollock. Several of the letters include interesting content such as insight into player abilities and Major League prospects. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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789 |
Lot of vintage Indianapolis Clowns Ledger books with player signed vouchers and scouting report cards c.1950-60s. Includes (5) original player ledger books kept by Syd Pollock documenting player pay advances and other related items. The books each list the various players with interesting accounting notes: Range VG-EX/MT; (21) player autographed advance vouchers as issued to players upon receiving an advance on their pay: Range VG-NM; and (17) Ind. Clowns player scouting report cards listing their various strengths and weaknesses. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family. |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$950.00
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790 |
Significant Indianapolis Clowns player ledger book with related Hank Aaron autographed advance voucher c.1952. Hard cover ledger book from the 1950 Ind. Clowns includes an entry page for a young 18 year old prospect by the name of Henry Aaron. The page includes entries for a glove at $19.00, shoes for $22.00, and an advance for $10.00 on June 6th, 1952. Along with the ledger are two very fine early Hank Aaron related items. Individual advance pay voucher for $10.00 which corresponds to the June 6th advance is signed at the bottom, "Henry Aaron" in pencil. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Also included is a small gold colored note page with further details about Aaron's advances. Hank Aaron was signed by the Clowns to play shortstop in 1952 for $200 per month. The offered signed voucher (along with the other Aaron signed voucher in this auction) may well represent the earliest known Hank Aaron autographed pieces with baseball relation. Fine Negro League and Major League related item of historical significance. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$7,750.00
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791 |
Significant Indianapolis Clowns player ledger book with related Hank Aaron autographed paycheck voucher c.1952. Hard cover ledger book from the 1952 Ind. Clowns includes an entry page for a young 18 year old prospect by the name of Henry Aaron. The page includes entries for Aaron's pay during the months of May and June with an interesting entry that reads, "Sold to Boston". Along with the ledger is a typed voucher for Aaron's paycheck with deductions which is signed at the bottom in blue ink, "Henry Aaron". Signature rates 9 out of 10. The paper itself has a corner chip at the top left. Hank Aaron was signed by the Clowns to play shortstop in 1952 for $200 per month. The offered signed voucher (along with the other Aaron signed voucher in this auction) may well represent the earliest known Hank Aaron autographed pieces with baseball relation. Fine Negro League and Major League related item of historical significance. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$4,500.00
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791a |
Significant 1951 Hank Aaron auto. Indianapolis Clowns player questionnaire. Original typed questionnaire sent by Syd Pollock on behalf of the Indianapolis Clowns to a 17 year old Henry Aaron in Toulminville, Alabama. The questionnaire is completely filled out by Aaron in fountain pen including a full name "Henry Aaron" signature. Questions responses include: home address, height, weight, former team (Mobile Black Bears), and positions to which Aaron replied "Short Stop or Second base". The final question regarding off season employment was answered with "Grocery Store". Absolutely unique piece dating to the inception of Home Run King Henry Aaron's professional baseball career. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$10,500.00
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791b |
Lot of misc. vintage correspondence and paper items with relation to Hank Aaron c.1952. Group of period mimeograph copies of the letters sent to both Hank Aaron and his family from Pollock regarding the Indianapolis Clowns contract and the impending sale to the Braves. Also included are related period newspaper photos/articles along with some misc. items. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$1,500.00
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792 |
Scarce Hank Aaron real photographic postcard c.1952. Vintage photographic postcard picturing a 17 year old Hank Aaron batting in Indianapolis Clowns uniform. Period ink name is printed at the bottom in blue ink. Reverse on the back is postally unused. First example that we have seen offered and could be one of only a few surviving copies as Aaron only played for the Clowns for a very brief time. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$6,000.00
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792a |
Lot of (5) vintage Negro League broadsides c.1950s. Collection of five original cardboard broadsides ranging in size from 14"x15" to 15"x22". Each colorful sign advertises an Indianapolis Clowns event with opponents including Brooklyn Stars, Havan LaPalomas, and Los Angeles hawks. The signs exhibit evident age and handling wear and have been clear coated in the period. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range PR-VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,400.00
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792b |
Cache of vintage correspondence and paper items regarding the New York Giants' proposed purchase of Hank Aaron's contract c.1952. The documents within the offered lot relate to one of the more storied "non-occurrences" in baseball history. Just imagine if the Giants' lineup on opening day of the 1953 season at the Polo Grounds in New York had been announced as, "Batting third...Hank Aaron, Batting fourth...Willie Mays..." In May of the 1952 season, the New York Giants were very interested in the contractual rights for Henry Aaron, who was playing for Syd Pollock's Indianapolis Clowns. John Schwarz, secretary for the New York Giants Farm teams, had been negotiating with Syd Pollock and had arrived at a tentative deal for Aaron at a salary of $250 per month. Pollock was also negotiating simultaneously with the Boston Braves who offered $350 per month. Pollock informed Schwarz that Aaron would not play for less than $250. Before Schwarz could make a counter-offer, Pollock received an agreement for Aaron that same day from the Boston Braves, leaving the Giants empty handed. It is interesting to consider whether a Mays/Aaron combination might have kept the Giants in New York. The lot consists of the actual telegrams from Schwarz pleading with Syd Pollock to move forward with the sale of Aaron's contract to the Giants, a signed letter from Schwarz on Giants stationary, and a C.Feeney auto. typed letter regarding Monte Irvin dated April 1952. (7) total pieces. Includes a letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$2,100.00
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792c |
Lot of (3) original telegrams and a signed typewritten letter relating to the sale of Hank Aaron to the Boston Braves c.1952. Highly significant set of period documents to include: Three original Western Union telegrams sent by John Mullen, who was the secretary of the Braves Minor League club in Evansville. Two of the telegrams are essentially the same, dated May 28, 1952 and May 29, 1952, each accepting the agreement between the Braves and the Indianapolis Clowns to purchase the contract of Henry Aaron for a total of $10,000. Additionally, the telegrams indicate that Aaron is to be paid a salary of $350.00 per month. Lot also includes a typewritten letter on Boston Braves stationary confirming the enclosed check (not included) for $2,500 as an initial payment for Hank Aaron's contract. The letter contains priceless content including, in part, "...By all accounts it appears that we have a fine prospect in Aaron..." The letter is signed at the bottom by John Mullen. These very documents are related to one of the most significant player acquisitions in Major League history as the Braves narrowly missed losing Aaron to the New York Giants who had also been doggedly pursuing the rights to Aaron (see related lot in this auction). The lot also includes a third telegram sent by Mullen regarding two other players. Incredible letter and pair of period telegrams from the archives of the architect behind the initial Major League contract for Hank Aaron. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$2,300.00
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792d |
Scarce November 22, 1951 Hank Aaron auto. handwritten letter. Incredible handwritten letter on composition notebook paper sent from Henry Aaron to Syd Pollock, which reads as follows, "Dear Mr. Pollock, I receive you[r] letter, and it is entirely satisfactory with my parents Mr. & Mrs. Aaron, that I may join the Indianapolis Clowns next season. I will be looking for the contract... Sincerely yours, Henry Aaron". The letter's simplicity and polite reference to his parent's approval are characteristic of a player who carried himself with dignity and grace throughout his career. Penned when Aaron was just 17 years old, the offered letter may well be the earliest documented Aaron handwritten letter of baseball relation. One of the more historic items of its type that we have handled. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX-MT |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$21,000.00
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792e |
Scarce March 24, 1952 Hank Aaron auto. handwritten letter. One of two incredibly early, and significant, handwritten letters within the collection from Hank Aaron to Syd Pollock. Written on composition notebook paper, the letter reads, "Dear Sir, I have received you[r] letter, and will be looking forward for the ticket. You can expect me to reach camp on the morning of April 10, 1952. Thank you in advance, Mr. Henry Aaron". Much like the other 1951 Aaron letter within the sale, Aaron's comments are simply stated and polite in nature with a very unique signature style of "Mr. Henry Aaron". Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$8,500.00
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793 |
Jackie Robinson et al auto. baseball c.1950s. Moderately toned Rawlings "Official League" ball signed by (10) Brooklyn Dodgers and Indianapolis Clowns players to include Robinson, G.Hodges, R.Branca, B.Haywood, L.Easter, and S.Pollock. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: Ball: VG, Signatures: NM |
($500.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,000.00
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794 |
Syd Pollock Indianapolis Clowns archives. Significant offering of the balance of Syd Pollock's personal archives as related to the Indianapolis Clowns, Negro League baseball, and other promotional ventures involving Pollock. The archives consist of literally hundreds of paper items dating to the 1940-60s era including letters, contracts, documents, promotional materials, and general ephemera. Subjects include Indianapolis Clowns, Abe Saperstein, Negro League baseball, various ?barnstorming teams that played the Clowns in exhibition, sports promotions, handwritten and signed letters from Negro league players and promoters, receipts, vouchers, and much more. We encourage potential bidders to review the lot in person given the volume of materials. Substantive offering from a notable figure in Negro League history with excellent breakdown value. Includes letter of provenance from the Pollock family; Range PR-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$23,000.00
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795 |
1969 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (29) players incl. Clemente, Face, Virdon, Ellis, Clendenon, and Bunning. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Pollock family: NM |
($500.00-$7500.00)
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$1,100.00
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796 |
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball c.1927-28. Off white Rawlings "Special League" ball with red and green stitching is signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The Ruth signature occupies the sweet spot in blue fountain pen rating 8/9 out of 10. Gehrig has signed on the adjacent side panel in black fountain pen rating 8 out of 10. The ball itself has only some very minor surface wear including a couple of faint age spots mentioned for accuracy only. Highly attractive condition exemplar with desirable (and uncommon) signature placement allowing for mutual display. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signatures: NM |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$22,000.00
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797 |
Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Lightly toned Goldsmith "National League" ball signed by Ruth across the sweet spot in black fountain pen. Signature displays nicely against a light cream background rating 7 out of 10. The ball itself has some age toning spots to two side panels but otherwise remains clean. Includes LOA's from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball: EX, Signature: EX-MT |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$7,500.00
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798 |
1936 New York Yankees World Championship commemorative Louisville Slugger brown bat. Superb condition exemplar remaining in unused original condition with gilt player names and facs. signatures: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,500.00
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799 |
"Bambino" baseball decorative tobacco tin c.1920-30s. Original painted tin tobacco container features a silhouette of Babe Ruth on the front. The tin exhibits moderate wear incl. some surface paint chipping and a few areas of rusting (notably to the lid): VG-VG/EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$550.00
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799a |
1920 Brooklyn Robins World Series press pin. Enameled pin issued for baseballÆs first World Series after the Black Sox scandal of the previous year. Threaded post back remains intact with Dieges & Clust marked screw down included: EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,200.00
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800 |
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig bronze statue. Exceptional quality limited edition bronze figural statue of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig by Southland Art Castings, Inc. Finely executed bronze exhibits wonderful attention to detail depicting the famed image of Gehrig admiring Babe Ruth's bat. The bronze measures 11" tall atop its original mahogany base with applied metal label underneath numbered 10/200. Desirable piece is regarded as one of the finer modern era baseball related bronze castings with an original listing cost of over $1,500.00: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,900.00
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