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Back Items For The Auction of March 7th & 8th, 2008  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 801 Original artwork for the 1954 Quaker Oats Lou Gehrig "Sports Oddities" baseball card. Handsome original watercolor on board artwork as used for the 1954 Quaker Pats Sports Oddities baseball card set. The artwork features a batting scene and portrait of Gehrig above an informational paragraph beneath. Size of the artwork is 11" square and has been signed by artist Mart Fowler. Matted and framed with an original Lou Gehrig card. Unique piece of vintage baseball card artwork with desirable Lou Gehrig subject matter: EX-MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 802 1934 American League All-Star team auto. baseball. Clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (18) players incl. Ruth, Foxx, Ruffing, Averill, Gehrig, Cronin, Gehringer, Simmons, Gomez, and Walter Johnson who was a coach. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Desirable team signed baseball from the famed Summer Classic in which Carl Hubbell struck out Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, and Cronin in succession. Includes LOA's from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM ($7,000.00-$10,000.00) $13,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 803 Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Lt. toned Harwood "National League" ball signed on a side panel, "From Babe Ruth" in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10. "To Paul Chandler" has been printed in period blue ink across the sweet spot in another hand. The ball was signed as part of a contest c.1930-40s. We have handled three other nearly identical examples over the years, all of which were inscribed in the same fashion to other individuals. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $6,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 804 Fine Lou Gehrig auto. photograph by George Burke c.1930s. Sepia tone 8"x10" matted and framed image of Gehrig smiling is signed at the lower right corner, "To Marion With Kindest Regards Cordially, Lou Gehrig". Black fountain pen salutation and signature remain virtually flawless rating 10 out of 10. Photo is stamped by Burke on the reverse and has (4) tiny pinholes at the corners (not visible under the matting). Absolutely superb exemplar of a rare Gehrig autographed Burke portrait. Includes LOA from JSA: Photo: EX-MT, Signature: NM-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $8,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 805 Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1920s. Lt. toned NL baseball signed on the sweet spot by Ruth in black fountain pen with early 1920s era "Babe" style signature. The autograph rates 5 out of 10 with a few minor areas of fading. Desirable early Yankees Babe Ruth single signed ball: Ball: EX, Signature: VG-VG/EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 806 Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Sepia tone 3 1/2"x5 1/2" image picturing Ruth batting which has been signed in bold black fountain pen by Ruth at the upper left corner. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The image itself retains strong eye appeal with a light surface horizontal line crease at the right edge. Includes LOA from JSA: Photo: EX, Signature: NM-MT ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $3,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 807 Gary Cooper and Christy Walsh auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" photograph taken on the set of the "Pride of the Yankees" motion picture shows Cooper dressed as Lou Gehrig. Signed, "My Best Wishes to Marion Parker Gary Cooper" and "Mine too, Christy Walsh". The photo is adhered to a black album page which also has several family photos on the reverse. Additionally, the lot includes a sepia tone 8"x10" artistic photograph of a Lou Gehrig bronze with period ink notations on the reverse. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 808 Lou Gehrig et al auto. baseball c.1928. Lt. toned Barnard AL ball signed by (6) players incl. Lou Gehrig, Al Simmons, Muddy Ruel, Jimmy Austin, and Pat Collins. A very light secretarial Babe Ruth autograph is faintly visible on the sweet spot. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10 with Gehrig rating 6/7. Includes LOA from JSA: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 808a Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Moderately toned Harridge AL ball signed on a side panel in blue fountain pen, "To Bill From Babe Ruth". Signature and salutation rate 5/6 out of 10 remaining clearly legible. Another side panel has some faint vestiges of ink from either a name or inscription. The last name in the "Bill" personalization has faded and is illegible. Desirable, common first name personalization. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: Range VG/EX-EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 809 Unique Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio auto. baseball. Toned and partially clear coated AL ball c.1920-30s signed by (19) players incl. Babe Ruth (twice!), Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Yogi Berra. Sigs range from 3/4 to 9 out of 10 with a desirable side panel displaying DiMaggio, Ruth (one of two), and Mantle autographs. Very unique combination Yankees ball with two Babe Ruth signatures. Includes LOA from JSA: ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-NM ($5,000.00-$7,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 810 1922 New York Yankees auto. album page with Babe Ruth. Unlined 4"x6" album page displaying (9) black fountain pen signatures from the 1922 Yankees team incl. Ruth, Mays, McNally, Devormer, Shawkey, Schang, Scott, and F.Baker. Signatures remain very bold with Ruth rating 9/10 out of 10 and the others ranging from 8-10 out of 10. High grade Ruth autographed piece dating to the prime of his Yankees career. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $3,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 811 1934 New York Yankees auto. baseball. Lt. toned J.C. Higgins "Official League" ball signed by (9) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Ruffing, Gomez, McCarthy, and Dickey. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range VG-EX/MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 812 Fine 1942 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (23) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Dickey, Ruffing, Rizzuto, Selkirk, Gomez, and Keller. Sigs range from 8-10 to 10. Strong example of the 1942 AL Champion Yankees who lost to the Cardinals in the World Series. Includes LOA's from JSA and PSA/DNA: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 812a Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Original 8öx10ö sepia tone image of Ruth and a golfing partner signed in bold blue fountain pen. Signature rates 10 out of 10. The image displays excellent contrast and clarity with very minor edge wear. ôG.Bellö photographers stampings on verso. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $3,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 813 1948 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (29) players incl. DiMaggio, Berra, Reynolds, Keller, Bauer, Raschi, Rizzuto, and Lopat. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range EX-EX/MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 814 1947 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (27) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Berra, Raschi, Reynolds, Keller, Rizzuto, and Page. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Outstanding example of a tough 1940s Championship ball free of any clubhouse signatures. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $3,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 815 Lot of (5) Jim Turner New York Yankees player/coach contracts. Includes 1942 Yankees contract signed by Turner and Ed Barrow; 1966 Yankees contract signed by Turner and Ralph Houk along with a Houk signed letter; 1956 Yankees contract signed by Turner and Wm. Dewitt, 1958 Yankees contract signed by Turner and L.MacPhail, and 1957 Yankees contract signed by Turner and L.MacPhail. Includes LOA from JSA: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 816 1953 "Welcome Home" Ted Williams souvenir program. Obscure program issued at a welcome home dinner held for Ted Williams featuring a cartoon illustration of Williams on the front cover: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 817 1956 Nelson Fox Chicago White Sox player contract. Original contract issued to Fox by the White Sox for the 1956 season. Signed on the interior by Fox (rare full name J.Nelson Fox), J.L. Comiskey, and AL President William Harridge. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $3,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 818 Vintage Ted Williams single signed baseball. Near white Cronin AL baseball c.1960s signed across the sweet spot by Williams in green ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 818a 1949 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Frick NL ball signed by (32) players incl. Robinson, Campanella, Hodges, Furillo, and Branca. Shotten, Snider, and Reese are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 819 1952 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (32) players incl. Mantle, DiMaggio (not on active roster), Stengel, Mize, Martin, Rizzuto, Dickey, Berra, and Dizzy Dean (t.v. announcer for the NY Yankees). Sigs range from 7-9 (with the exception of 2 or 3 which rate 5). Extraordinarily complete Yankees team ball with desirable Dizzy Dean autograph as the team announcer. Includes LOA from JSA: Range EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 820 1954 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (25) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Berra, Reynolds, McDougald, Slaughter, and Rizzuto. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10 with the majority grading 6 or better. Includes LOA from JSA: Range VG/EX-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 821 1954 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated Spalding "Official League" ball signed by (26) players incl. Mantle, Berra, Reynolds, Ford, Rizzuto, and Slaughter. Sigs remain very strong ranging from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 822 Rare 1955 Roberto Clemente postcard autographed twice by Clemente. Postmarked July 1955 printed photographic postcard picturing a very young Roberto Clemente in Pitt. Pirates uniform. The card has been signed on the front, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente" and also on the back, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente". The card is hand addressed by Clemente to a gentleman in Michigan. Signatures rate 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Postcard: EX-EX/MT, Signatures: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $6,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 823 1959 Pitt Pirates team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (29) players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Face, Friend, Haddix, and Groat. Murtaugh is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range VG-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 824 Roberto Clemente single signed baseball. "Eastern" airlines souvenir ball signed across the sweet spot in blue ink by Clemente. Signature rates 4/5 out of 10. The ball itself has some surface abrasions to several panels. Includes LOA from JSA: VG ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 825 1959 Chicago White Sox team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (30) members of the AL Champion White Sox incl. Fox, Cash, Lopez, Cooney, and Gutteridge. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 826 Jackie Robinson single signed baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed on a side panel, "Best Wishes Andy Jackie Robinson" in blue ink. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. The ball itself remains fairly clean with some light line abrasions to two side panels. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $3,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 827 Superb 1960 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Near white Cronin AL ball signed by (25) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. Mantle, Maris, Berra, Shantz, Howard, Skowron, and Boyer. Stengel is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 9-10 out of 10. Fne example includes its original ball box and LOA from JSA: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $3,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 828 1963 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (23) players incl. Stengel, Snider, Jones, Kranepool, and Sherry. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes its original ball box and LOA from JSA: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 829 1967 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (19) members of the World Champion Cardinals incl. Maris, Gibson, Carlton, Cepeda, Schoendienst, and Flood. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and COA from Global Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 830 ***UPDATED PHOTO*** Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris auto. baseball c.1970s. Near white Wilson "Official League" ball signed by Mantle across the sweet spot rating 9 out of 10 and Maris on an adjacent side panel in green ink rating 8/9 out of 10. The ball itself remains clean with only a few minimal surface spots. There are a few tiny "spots" of ink just to the top of the "M" in Mantle. Highly desirable vintage Mantle and Maris signed ball with strong autographs. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX/MT-NM, Signatures: NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 831 1972 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Near white "Don Larsen Major League" model ball signed by (30) players incl. Munson, Ford, Howard, Murcer, and Houk. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: Range EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 832 Richard Nixon single signed baseball. Lt. toned Cronin AL ball signed on a side panel, "To Paul from Richard Nixon". Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Nice exemplar remaining in strong original condition. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 833 President Gerald Ford single signed baseball. G.Budig AL ball signed across the sweet spot by Ford in black ink rating 9/10 out of 10. Obtained by noted collector Paul Hill in person and includes a letter of provenance from Mr. Hill. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($400.00-$500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 834 1975 Cin. Reds team auto. baseball. Near white Feeney NL ball signed by (24) members of the World Champion Reds incl. Rose, Bench, Morgan, Perez, Kluszewski, Griffey, and Anderson. Overall condition is superb with signatures ranging from 9 to 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-NM/MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 835 Marilyn Monroe auto. personal check. Feb. 2, 1953 dated check is fully handwritten by Monroe and signed at the bottom in blue ink. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 836 Lucille Ball auto. personal check. Dated Oct. 13, 1952 personal check is signed at the bottom "Lucille Ball Arnaz" in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10. The check is matted and framed with a black and white photo of Lucy. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 837 1951 American League Golden Anniversary uniform patch. Rare original shield shaped patch measures 5" tall with crossed bat and ball dTcor with "American League 1901-1951 Golden Anniversary" lettering. One of the most difficult uniform patches of the era to acquire: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 837a Roger Maris baseball nodder c.1961. Clean example with light spotting on top of the hat and a minor chip to the underside of the head. Incl. original box with Maris graphic: Nodder EX/MT, Box: VG/EX ($450.00-$650.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 838 Mickey Vernon 1958 All-Star Game professional model baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 34oz. The bat shows light use and is stamped on the barrel end, "All Star Game Mickey Vernon Baltimore 1958". The bat has been signed by Vernon in black sharpie and has model #O16 stamped on the knob end. Desirable special designation game bat from a fine 1940-50s era player. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions and JSA (autograph): EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 839 Vic Wertz professional model baseball bat autographed by the Clev. Indians team c.1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 34.6 oz. The bat shows evident use incl. rack marks, ball marks, and stitching impressions. S2 model number is stamped on the knob end. Barrel of the bat has been signed by approx. (30) members of the Clev. Indians incl. Feller, Lemon, Wertz, Wynn, Lopez, Doby, Rosen, and Ruffing. Sigs range from 3-7 out of 10. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions and JSA (autographs): VG-EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 840 Al Kaline 1964 All-Star Game professional model baseball bat. Adirondack model 302 bat measuring 34 1/2" long and weighing 32oz. was issued to Kaline for the All-Star Game played at Shea Stadium in New York. Model #225K is stamped on the knob end with special black lettering, "Adirondack Kaline 1964 All Stars" stamped on the barrel end. The bat shows light (if any) use and has been signed on the reverse, "To Charlie Best Wishes Al Kaline" in black sharpie. Desirable special designation pro model bat from a perennial 1950-60s era All-Star player. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions and JSA (autograph): EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 841 Bill "Moose" Skowron professional model baseball bat c.1965. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 33.2oz. The bat shows tremendous use incl. pine tar residue, handle crack, ball marks, rack marks, and stitching impressions. Model #R43 is stamped on the knob end along with number "14" in period black marker. The number "2,165" is written in vintage black grease pencil on the back side of the barrel for some unknown reason. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 842 1965 Gene Mauch All-Star Game professional model baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs ??oz. Model #S2 is stamped on the knob end with "1965 All Star Game Minnesota" stamped on the barrel end with Mauch's facs. signature stamping. The bat exhibits evident use including ball marks and rack marks. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 843 Tony Perez professional model baseball bat c.1980-83. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures xxx and weighs 35.2oz. The bat shows evident use including ball marks, stitching impressions, and rack marks. R43 model number is stamped on the barrel end with number "5" written in period black marker on the knob end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 844 Roberto Clemente professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 34oz. The bat exhibits fine usage characteristics incl. cleat marks, ball marks, and a light handle crack which has been professionally restored. U1 model number is stamped on the knob end along with a period "21" written in black marker. The very end of the barrel has also had some professional restoration to an area of dryness around the "ente" in the Clemente last name stamping. Fine Clemente game bat dating to the prime era of his illustrious Hall of Fame career. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($6,000.00-$8,000.00) $10,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 845 San Francisco Giants professional model hat attributed to Willie Mays c.1962. Original San Francisco Giants hat worn by Willie Mays retains its original "SF" interlocked logo on the front. Interior leather band is present but partially detached from the body of the hat due to wear. Tim McAuliffe tag is affixed to the leather band with "Pro KM" stamping on the leather. Size of 6 7/8 is also stamped on the leather band which is appropriate for Mays based on other documented exemplars. The hat itself shows tremendous use including perspiration toning. A minor amount of stitching reinforcement has been done to a small area of the interior leather headband. Along with a pair of Willie Mays game worn pants from the 1962 season, the offered hat was acquired by Senor Elmo Torres during the 1962 World Series. Senor Torres was a noted sportswriter and media personality in Puerto Rico during the 1950s-60s. According to family history, the hat (and a pair of pants which are not included in the lot) were acquired during one of the 1962 World Series games played between the Giants and Yankees. Fine period Mays professional model game hat with direct provenance. Includes letter of provenance from a representative of the Torres family along with numerous photographic copies documenting Torres' employment within the sports media: VG-EX ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 846 Pete Rose professional model baseball bat c.1969-72. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 34oz. The bat shows evident use including ball marks, rack marks, and handle wear. "S222" model number is stamped on the knob end with "14" written in period black marker on both the knob and barrel ends. Rose has signed the barrel in black sharpie. Fine early playing career example. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions (bat), Global Authentication/David Bushing (bat), and JSA (autograph): EX-EX/MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 847 Lot of (3) professional model baseball bats to include: Ken Griffey, Adirondack model bat signed by Griffey: EX; Greg Nettles, Louisville Slugger model bat signed by Nettles: EX; and Rusty Staub, Adirondack model bat signed by Staub: EX. All three bats show very fine use. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions and JSA (autographs). ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 848 Unique Hank Aaron life-size advertising display piece autographed twice by Aaron c.1974-75. Huge 36"x64" framed die cut cardboard display piece advertising Hank Aaron's contest with the Magnavox Co. pictures Aaron in a batting pose wearing an Atlanta Braves uniform. The sign itself exhibits some typical age/handling wear including a few abrasions at the joints and some general light surface wear. The display is signed twice by Aaron in blue sharpie. Originally from the collection of Barry Halper. Includes LOA from JSA: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 849 1976 Hank Aaron Milwaukee Brewers home jersey and pants. Tackle twill pull over jersey with Brewers team name across the front and player number 44 below and on the back in matching blue on gold lettering. ôDesigned and Tailored Exclusively for the Milwaukee Brewers by Sand-Knitö mfg. tag on the left front tail with an additional size ô44ö tag below. Also present is a strip tag reading ôAaron 76 44ö denoting player, year, and uniform number. Includes matching pants with identical tagging in the waistband (size 36). Uniform exhibits visible use with light soiling (primarily on the back of the jersey) and minor pilling. The 1976 season was AaronÆs final year in baseball capping off a career which left him as the gameÆs leading homerun hitter. The offered uniform originates directly from Milwaukee Brewers teammate Ed Sprague and is being sold for the first time publicly. With regard to dating period, condition, and direct provenance, the offered jersey is certainly among the finest Hank Aaron uniforms of its type to enter the marketplace and was very likely used during some of the final, and significant, home runs of his illustrious career. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $21,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 850 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** 1955 Bobby Thomson Milwaukee Braves home jersey. Fine original cream color flannel jersey worn by Bobby Thomson as a member of the 1955 Milwaukee Braves. Jersey retains its original "Braves" embroidered logo across the front with #34 on both front and back. Wilson tag, dry cleaning tag, and "55" chain stitched year tag remain affixed to the tail front. The shirt exhibits evident use including light surface pilling and general light wear. Attractive Braves logo patch is found on the left sleeve. The jersey was originally obtained by a member of the Eau Claire Braves who had received the jersey once it was handed down to the Minor League team by the Mil. Braves. Exceptional period shirt once worn by the iconic hero of the 1951 National League playoff series with his "Shot Heard Round the World" home run. Includes letter of provenance from the family of the original recipient and LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $3,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 851 1971 Jim Lyttle New York Yankees home jersey with related baseball bat. Pinstriped flannel jersey retains its original "NY" logo on the front with #27 on the reverse. "Lyttle" is chain stitched onto a strip tag inside the collar with Wilson tag affixed to the tail front with "1971" chain stitched year designation. Jersey exhibits light to moderate use and wash wear: EX-MT. The lot also includes a Jim Lyttle professional model bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long with model #M159 stamped on the knob end. "20" is written in yellow marker on the knob end. Bat shows heavy use incl. ball and stitch marks: EX. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions. ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 852 1981 Larra Bowa Phila. Phillies home uniform. Pinstriped white knit jersey retains its original "P" and #10 on the front with "Bowa" nameplate on the back above #10. "Bowa" is chain stitched on to a strip tag inside the collar with Wilson mfg. tag affixed to the tail front above "81 1" chain stitched year/set strip tag. Matching pants retains their original red leather belt and are also tagged by Wilson with "Bowa 81 1 23" chain stitched strip tag on the interior waistband. The uniform exhibits excellent use including soiling and wash wear. Signed by Bowa in blue sharpie across the back. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 853 Joe DiMaggio Cracker Jack All-Star Old Timers Day uniform c.1980s. Complete uniform issued to DiMaggio for use in the series of Cracker Jack All-Star games played during the 1980s. Includes white knit jersey with "American" across the chest and "DiMaggio" nameplate on the back above #5. Cracker Jack Classic logo appears on the right sleeve. The jersey retains its original Rawlings tagging on the tail front. Uniform also includes the matching pants with Rawlings logo on the outside and Rawlings tagging on the interior. Hat is also included along with socks and stirrups. The hat, jersey, and pants have all been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie. The Cracker Jack Old Timers series was very popular during its run as it included players of the highest caliber such as DiMaggio, Musial, Mantle, and Maris. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, LOA from JSA (autographs), and a color publication photograph of DiMaggio wearing the Cracker Jack Old Timers uniform: EX-MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $6,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 854 Rod Carew professional model baseball bat c.1980-83. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.8oz. Bat shows heavy evident use incl. ball marks, stitching impressions, grain swelling, pine tar residue, and three moderately sized indentations on the back side of the barrel. "29" is written in period black marker on the knob end (also faintly visible on the end of the barrel) with model #C243 stamped on the barrel. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 855 Dave Winfield 1991 All-Star Game professional model baseball bat. Rawlings Adirondack black bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 34oz. The bat shows light use incl. a few ball marks and some apparent rack marks. Stamped "DW DW20" on the knob end with special white lettering stampings on the barrel end, "1991 All Star Dave Winfield Angels". Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 856 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series trophy. Original figural trophy presented to a front office employee as a member of the 1979 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. Orioles and Pirates enameled World Series press pin facades adorn the center area with "World Champions Pittsburgh Pirates 1979" in black lettering on the front. The trophy remains very clean with minimal overall wear. Desirable original trophy relating to the 1979 "We are Family" World Champion Pirates: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $8,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 857 Lee Mazzilli's 1986 New York Mets World series trophy. Original figural World Championship trophy presented to Mazzilli as a member of the New York Mets. The trophy stands 12" tall with Mets and Red Sox enameled World Series press pins in the center. Brass band encircling the base is inscribed, "World Series Champions New York Mets 1986 Lee Mazzilli". The trophy retains its original Balfour label under the base. The 1986 Mets were one of the more beloved teams of the decade, having ridden the amazing occurrence of Mookie Wilson's botched ground ball to the Championship. Highly desirable trophy from a popular figure in Mets history: EX/MT-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $11,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 857a 1974 Oakland Athletics World Series Trophy. Ornate 12ö tall figural trophy with (24) team flags surrounding baseball, crown, and Athletics and Dodgers press pins. Brass band at the base reads ôWorld Series Champions Oakland Athletics 1974.ö Visually appealing representation of the third World Championship won by the pre-eminent baseball Dynasty of the 1970s. Minimal wear incl. small chip to the base: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 857b 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Trophy. Ornate 12.25ö tall figural trophy with (26) team flags surrounding baseball, crown, and Dodgers and Yankees press pins. Brass band at the base reads ôLos Angeles Dodgers, World Championship Trophy, Presented by the Commissioner of Baseball, October 28, 1981.ö Minimal wear incl. very minor chipping to the base, and several areas of paint loss within the lettering on several of the team flags. The Dodgers first Championship after a 15 year drought: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $6,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 858 Don Mattingly professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 310z. The bat shows evident use including several distinct ball marks (Bobby Brown AL president's stamp clearly visible), pine tar residue, and rack marks. Model #M110 is stamped on the barrel end, which has also been signed by Mattingly in blue sharpie. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions and JSA (autograph): EX ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 859 Ryne Sandberg professional model baseball bat c.1993. Rawlings Adirondack model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31.4oz. The bat shows fine use including ball marks, stitching impressions, pine tar residue, and rack marks. Model #256B 038 93 is stamped on the knob end with number "23" written in period black marker (also written on end of barrel). The bat has been signed by Sandberg in black sharpie across the barrel. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions and JSA (autograph): EX ($400.00-$600.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 860 WITHDRAWN ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 861 Gary Carter professional model baseball bat c.1980-83. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32oz. Shows evident use incl. ball marks, pine tar residue, rack marks, and stitching impressions. Model #P89 is stamped on the barrel end with number "8" written in black marker on the knob end and cupped barrel end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($350.00-$450.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 862 Kirby Puckett professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32.8oz. The bat exhibits superb use incl. ball marks, rack marks, stitching impressions, and heavy pine tar residue. Model #C243 is stamped on the barrel end with period number "34" written in green marker on the knob end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 863 Mark McGwire professional model baseball bat c.1999. Rawlings Adirondack model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 33oz. The bat shows evident use incl. pine tar residue, ball marks, and stitching impressions. Stamped MAC25 411 99 on the knob end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 864 2007 All-Star Game Louisville Slugger silver baseball bat. Highly limited edition commemorative silver baseball bat made for the 2007 MLB All-Star Game played in San Francisco. Full size 34" long bat features the classic Louisville Slugger centerbrand along with the Official 2007 MLB All-Star Game logo and block letter titling on the barrel. Silverplated surface remains very clean with minimal wear. One of only (12) produced. Very attractive display piece: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 865 Ryan Howard professional model baseball bat c.2006. Sam Bat model RH1 bat measures 35" long and weighs 34oz. Marked "Rideau Crusher" on the barrel end along with Howard's name. "6" is written in black marker on both the knob and barrel ends of the bat. The bat exhibits evident use incl. ball marks and rack marks. Includes LOA from Hunt Auction: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 866 Chase Utley professional model baseball bat c.2005. Sam Bat model PW1 measures 33 1/2" long and weighs 32oz. The bat shows evident use incl. pine tar residue, ball marks, and rack marks. Signed, "To Jose Best Wishes Chase Utley" in silver sharpie. "26" is written in black marker on both knob and barrel ends. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 867 Lot of (9) Barry Bonds single signed baseballs. All are signed in blue ink across the sweet spot of unused Selig MLB baseballs with an affixed Barry Bonds authenticated hologram. Includes LOA from JSA: Range NM/MT-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 868 Lot of (36) Pete Rose single signed baseballs. All are signed on unused Selig MLB baseballs to include: (12) "Pete Rose 4,256" balls, (12) "Pete Rose 1963 ROY" balls, and (12) "Pete Rose 1973 NL MVP" balls. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 869 Ted Williams auto. baseball bat. Full size Louisville Slugger 125 Ted Williams model bat signed in blue sharpie on the barrel end. Ted Williams Green Diamond hologram is affixed to the barrel end. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes COA from the Ted Williams Museum and LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 870 Lot of (3) Pete Rose auto. items. Includes (2) replica Cin. Reds jerseys each signed with "Hit King 4256" notation and a single signed baseball with "Hit King 4256" notation. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 871 Lot of (8) Reggie Jackson single signed baseballs. All are signed on unused B.Kuhn 1978 World Series baseballs to include: (4) "Reggie Jackson 44" balls, (3) "Reggie Jackson Mr. October" balls, and (1) Reggie Jackson 78' W.S. Champs" ball. Desirable group signed on Official 1978 World Series baseballs. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($650.00-$850.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 872 Ted Williams and Stan Musial auto. photographic collage display piece. Oversized 16"x20" matted and framed color photographic montage of Williams and Musial signed by each in blue sharpie. Retains Pete Rose Ballpark Collectibles hologram sticker and includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 872a Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle single signed baseballs. Both players have signed in blue ink across the sweet spot of a B.Brown AL baseball. Signatures rate 9 out of 10. The baseballs each have very light wear. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($650.00-$850.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 873 500 Home Run Club auto. baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed by (11) members of the 500 HR Club incl. Mantle, Williams, Mays, Banks, Robinson, Aaron, Mathews, Schmidt, McCovey, Killebrew, and Jackson. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 874 500 Home Run Club auto. poster. Uncommon variation of the 500 HR Club signed poster measuring 26"x29" has been signed by (11) players incl. Mays, Aaron, McCovey, Banks, Murray, Jackson, Killebrew, Williams, Schmidt, Robinson, and Mathews. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 875 3,000 Hit Club auto. poster. Color 20"x37" poster signed by (12) members of the 3,000 Hit Club to include: Aaron, Brock, Yount, Musial, Mays, Brett, Winfield, Rose, Kaline, Carew, Yaz, and Murray. Includes LOA from JSA and COA from the National Pastime: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 876 Collection of (55) baseball auto. 3"x5" index cards. Fine selection signed primarily on the unlined side of 3"x5" index cards to include: (2) DiMaggio, Maris, (2) Greenberg, Gomez, Musial, E. Howard, Terry, Aaron, and Mize. The lot consists of all HOF'er or star players. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 876a Collection of (60) auto. yellow HOF plaque postcards. Includes Mays, Musial, Hunter, Stargell, Hubbell, Snider, and Roush. Several players are found in duplication incl. Mays and Aaron. Includes LOA from JSA: Range EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1.500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 876b 1989 Perez-Steele "Celebration" postcard set with (37) autographed cards. Signed cards include Mantle, Williams, Reese, Hunter, Spahn, Stargell, McCovey, Musial, and Mize. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 877 Roger Maris auto. framed display piece. Matted and framed display includes a Maris signed 3"x5" index card along with a reproduction 8"x10" black and white photo. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 878 Lot of (2) auto. baseballs: HOF/Old Timers auto. baseball from the personal collection of Joe DiMaggio. L.MacPhail AL ball signed by (12) players incl. DiMaggio, Maris, Mize, Dickey, and Lopat. Sigs rage from 6-8 out of 10 with the ball having some light age toning. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the DiMaggio family: EX and Mickey Mantle single signed portrait baseball. Rawlings "Official League" ball signed across the sweet spot by Mantle in blue ink along with hand painted Yankees logo and Mantle portrait on adjoining side panels. The sweet spot stampings were overpainted white on which Mantle has signed: EX-MT. Includes LOA from JSA. ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 879 Mickey Mantle auto. photograph c.1960s. Matted and framed 7"x9" original black and white photograph c.1960s signed across the front in blue sharpie, "Best Wishes Mickey Mantle". Signature rates 10 out of 10. Desirable vintage photo signed by Mantle. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 880 Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris auto. display piece. Matted and framed display to include Mantle and Maris auto. 3"x5" index cards. Both signatures rate 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 881 Joe DiMaggio single signature portrait baseball. Rawlings "Yankee Clipper" model ball with portrait of DiMaggio on side panel is signed on the sweet spot with desirable salutation "Joe DiMaggio Yankee Clipper". Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA and has an affixed "Yankee Clipper Enterprises" logo sticker: NM-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 882 Lot of (12) Phil Rizzuto single signed baseballs. All are signed on unused MacPhail AL baseballs across the sweet spot in blue ink. Includes LOA from JSA: Range NM/MT-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 883 Lot of single signed baseballs to include: (12) Tommy Henrich baseballs each with "W.S. Champs 37-38-39-41-47-49-50" inscription and (12) Moose Skowron baseballs. All are signed on Selig MLB baseballs and retain their original boxes. Includes LOA from JSA: Range NM/MT-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 884 Lot of (2) Don Larsen World Series "Perfect Game" auto. items to include: Yogi Berra and Don Larsen auto. baseball: EX/MT-NM and black and white 16"x20" photo of Larsen and Berra signed by Larsen and Andy Carey: NM. Includes LOA from JSA. ($250.00-$350.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 885 Ted Williams auto. baseball bat. Full size Louisville Slugger 125 Ted Williams model bat signed in blue sharpie on the barrel end. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes COA from the Ted Williams Museum (damaged) and LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 886 Ted Williams auto. large format photograph. Matted and framed portrait of Williams signed across the front in black sharpie. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 887 Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale auto. baseball. Giamatti NL ball signed by both Dodger Hall of Fame pitchers in blue ink. Signatures rate 10 out of 10 and display together. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 888 Hank Greenberg auto. photograph. Matted and framed 8"x10" photo image of Greenberg standing with a bat signed in black sharpie, "With My Best Wishes Hank Greenberg". Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $2,990.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 889 Lot of (32) 1948-49 Leaf baseball cards. Includes Boudreau, Aberson, Marion, Ennis, Harris, Gordon, and Stirnweiss. Majority grade VG/EX or better: Range PR (one card) to EX+ ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 890 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79. Fairly clean example with bright original color and light even corner wear. The back of the card remains clean: PSA 5 EX ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 891 1948-49 Leaf Babe Ruth #3: SGC 30 GD ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 892 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79. Well centered card with good color and four fairly sharp corners: SGC 50 VG/EX ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 893 Lot of (3) 1948-49 Leaf baseball cards to include: Wakefield #50: SGC 50 VG/EX, Edwards #72: SGC 80 EX/NM, and Edwards #72: SGC 86 NM+ ($300.00-$400.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 894 Lot of (26) 1948-49 Leaf baseball cards. Clean grouping to include Rizzuto, Mize (SGC 80 EX/NM), Appling, Elliot (SGC 40 VG), and Boudreau (SGC 84 NM). Balance of the cards range from VG/EX (Only a few cards) to NM/MT with the majority grading EX or better. The lot also includes card #'s 86: SGC 84 NM: 57: SGC 88 NM/MT; and 73: SGC 86 NM+: Range VG/EX-NM/MT ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 895 Collection of (51) 1948 Leaf boxing cards. Very fine single owner collection includes numerous star cards such as Louis, Johnson, Sullivan, and La Motta. Several of the cards have been graded by SGC to include: Conn #47: SGC 60 EX, Wright #57: SGC 50 VG/EX, Hostak #65: SGC 60 EX, Jeffries #9: SGC 50 VG/EX, Ross #58: SGC 50 VG/EX, Sharkey #38: SGC 50 VG/EX, Steele #71: SGC 70 EX+, Willard #69: SGC 86 NM+, Greb #20: SGC 92 NM/MT+, Chocolate #19: SGC 50 VG/EX, Coulion #78: SGC 84 NM, Garcia #80: SGC 80 EX/NM, Baer #93: SGC 80 EX/NM, Loughran #27: SGC 60 EX, and Lewis #33: SGC 50 VG/EX. The balance of the ungraded cards range from GD/VG to EX/MT with the majority grading VG/EX or better: Range GD/VG-NM/MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 896 1948-49 Leaf Larry Jensen #56. Card exhibits bold original color with four sharp corners showing no visible wear: SGC 96 MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 897 1948-49 Leaf Ted Kluszewski #38. Strong example of this desirable rookie card is perfectly centered with three flawless corners and one which has the slightest touch of wear. Superb card: SGC 88 NM/MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 898 Lot of vintage football cards to include: (10) 1948 Leaf football cards incl. McAfee, Banonis, and Christman and (6) 1949 Leaf football cards incl. Bednarik, Thompson, Harder, and Kavanaugh: Range VG/EX-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 899 Lot of (3) 1948 Leaf football cards: Governali #30: SGC 86 NM+, Zimmerman #32: SGC 86 NM+, Coulter #42: SGC 86 NM+ ($500.00-$750.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 900 1948 Leaf Bulldog Turner #3. Rookie card exhibits a desirable brilliant original red background color: SGC 88 NM/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $1,800.00
 
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