Completed Live Auctions

Items For The Auction of July 11, 2006

Lot Number	Item Description	Est. Price Range	Sold For Price

301	Willie Stargell professional model baseball bat c.1980-82. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.6oz. The bat exhibits evident use incl. ball marks with stitching impressions. #8 is written in black marker on the knob end. Stargell has signed the barrel in black sharpie. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$800.00

302	Roberto Clemente professional model baseball bat c.1969-72. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 36.4oz. Bat shows heavy usage incl. ball marks, repaired handle crack, rack marks, an area of deadwood to the back of the barrel, and some surface flaking to the area around the facsimile signature stamping. The knob end has a vintage "21" written in black marker along with G105 impressed lettering. Fine, all original Clemente game bat with excellent usage characteristics and desirable "21" Clemente uniform number written on the knob end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: VG-EX	($4,000.00-$6,000.00)	$5,500.00

303	1976 Manny Sanguillen professional model baseball bat. Desirable Centennial model bat issued to the popular Pirates catcher in 1976. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 33.4oz. with evident use including ball marks, rack marks, stitching impressions, and general wear. U1 is stamped on the barrel end along with Sanguillen's facsimile stamp. Sanguillen has also signed the barrel in black ink. "35" is written in black ink on the end of the knob. Sanguillen played for the Pirates for 12 of his 13 years as a catcher with a career average of .296. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$500.00

304	Pittsburgh Pirates Three Rivers Stadium Welcome banner c.1970s. Vintage brilliant yellow canvas banner with large black and red lettering features an image of the Pirates mascot. Large 49"x74" banner remains very clean retaining bright original color and its original brass grommets at the top border for suspension. Likely hung in the Pirates Stadium during the early 1970s and according to the consignor was believed to have been in the stadium during the 1971 World Series: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

305	Lot of (2) professional model baseball bats to include: Manny Mota c.1965-68, Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/4" long and weighs 32oz. with evident usage incl. ball marks, repaired handle crack, and cleat marks. D143 is stamped on knob end along with #11 written in period black marker. Mota has signed the barrel end in blue marker: EX and Al Oliver c.1980-83, Louisville Slugger 125 model measures 33" long and weighs 32.4oz. The bat shows evident usage incl. ball marks, stitching impressions, and rack marks. #0 is written in black marker on the knob end and C243 model number is stamped on the barrel: EX. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc.	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

306	"Beat Em Bucs" 1960 Pitt. Pirates display piece. Matted and framed 15"x30" color display piece pictures the Pirates team in full uniform. The margins have some light soiling and surface wrinkling: EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$250.00

307	Willie Stargell Cracker Jack Old Timers Baseball Classic jersey c.1985-87. Grey knit jersey was worn by Pittsburgh Pirates HOF'er Willie Stargell during the Old Timers games played between retired greats from the American and National Leagues. Jersey retains its original Rawlings label on the tail front and has "Stargell" nameplate on the back along with blue #8. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	DNS

308	Willie Stargell professional model baseball bat c.1973-75. Imposing Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 37" long and weighs 37oz. The bat exhibits evident use incl. ball marks, pine tar residue, and rack marks. K44 is stamped on the knob end along with vintage "8" written in green marker. Signed on the barrel, "To Glenn (crus.) Willie Stargell". Very fine period Stargell game bat with nice usage. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication (signature) and Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$775.00

309	1977 Al Oliver Pittsburgh Pirates home uniform. Very rare and desirable "bumble bee" pinstriped style uniform issued for only three years from 1977-1980. Jersey retains its original team name on front along with #16 on both front and back. Descente tagging is affixed to the tail front along with dry clean tag, Set III flag tag, and "16 42 77" strip tag. Matching pants also have Descente tagging inside the waistband with "Set 1" 1977 tagging. Several player numbers are written in period black marker implying that other players also wore the pants. Oliver was one of the key members of the Pirates teams from the late 1960s through the 1970s compiling over 2,700 career hits. Includes handwritten and signed letter of provenance from Al Oliver and LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,300.00

310	1981 Omar Moreno Pittsburgh Pirates road uniform. Attractive all black uniform worn by the popular Pittsburgh Pirates player Omar Moreno during the 1981 season. Includes black mesh jersey with gold tackle twill team name on front and #18 on both front and back. Shirt retains its original Descente tagging on the tail front along with "18 38 81" strip tag. Matching black knit pants have gold and white striping. Pants are tagged similarly with Descente tag and "18 30x 24 1/2 81" strip tag. Several other names are written inside the waist in period black marker indicating possible minor league issue. The jersey and pants both exhibit evident usage and wash wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$700.00

311	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. Very 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	($4,500.00-$6,500.00)	$8,000.00

312	Significant April 9, 2001 PNC Park First Home Run Baseball hit by Sean Casey. Official MLB PNC Park Inaugural baseball as used in the first game played at the new Pittsburgh stadium on April 9, 2001. The ball was hit for a home run in the first inning of the game by Cincinnati Reds player Sean Casey into the right field stands. The home run was not only the first in the history of the stadium, but was also the first hit in the new park, representing the first such occurrence at a new stadium in Major League history. The ball itself exhibits light soiling and a minor surface abrasion from game use. Michael Wilmer, a photographer for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, caught the baseball at the game. Sean Casey later signed the baseball on the sweet spot. The lot includes numerous documentary pieces incl. notarized letters from Wilmer, original newspapers detailing the game, Sean Casey auto. game used bat (not the bat used to hit the HR), photos of Casey signing the baseball, scorecard from the game, other misc. related supporting items incl. a video tape of the home run, and LOA from James Spence Authentication. Rarely do inaugural stadium baseballs of this importance become available to the collecting public: EX	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$16,000.00

313	No Lot	$0	DNS

314	Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Toned Spalding "Official Cork Center" ball is signed on a side panel, "To Ted Platt from Babe Ruth". An illegible date is written beneath the signature. Signatures rates 4 out of 10 with some age fading and a few abrasions. Tiny name printed on another panel of the ball is likely from the original recipient. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$1,500.00

315	1929 Chicago White Sox auto. baseball with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Toned Barnard AL baseball signed by (20) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Berg, Lyons, and Ed Walsh (Sr.). Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10 with Ruth and Gehrig rating 5/6. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,600.00

316	Lou Gehrig auto. cut signature. Unlined 2"x3 1/2" card stock signed by Gehrig in black ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10; card stock itself has some light soiling. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Signature: NM, Card: EX-EX/MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,800.00

317	Babe Ruth auto. cut signature. Unlined 2"x3 1/2" card stock signed by Ruth in bold blue fountain pen. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$3,400.00

318	Rare 1922 Miller Huggins auto. New York Yankees payroll check. Original New York Yankees payroll check issued to manager Miller Huggins for $892.86. The check is signed by Yankees' owner Jacob Ruppert on the front and has been endorsed by Huggins on the reverse. The Huggins signature remains very bold rating 8/9 out of 10. Very rare and desirable Yankee HOF'er signature on an uncommon medium. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,900.00

319	1927 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. For many reasons, the 1927 Yankees are regarded as the benchmark by which all other teams are compared. Their 110-44 record was 19 games better than the mighty Philadelphia Athletics who boasted a roster with seven future Hall of Fame members. The Yankees were led by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, who dominated nearly every offensive category including Ruth's record breaking total of 60 home runs. Offered is a B.Johnson AL baseball signed by (26) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Huggins (rare), Hoyt, Pennock, Combs, Koenig, Collins, Pipgras, and Shocker. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10 with all remaining clearly legible. Ruth has signed the sweet spot with his trademark pre-1928 quotations around Babe rating 8 out of 10. The ball itself is lightly toned and has a fairly heavy clear coating which has served to protect the signature quality over the years. The manufacturer stamping on the opposite sweet spot has a small abrasion where the clear coat did not take. The ball was originally obtained by Mr. Albert Kefauver in 1927. It was sent to him by a Mr. Paul Marshall whose parents were family friends and had obtained the signatures while the Yankees were in Washington playing the Senators. One of the most complete 1927 Yankees team signed baseballs that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM	($30,000.00-$40,000.00)	$33,000.00

320	Pair of Yankee Stadium seats. Cast iron and wooden pair of Yankee Stadium seats have desirable #'s 3 and 4 on the back (Ruth and Gehrig). The curved back style chairs retain a fine coat of vintage blue paint; one cast iron leg has a repaired crack: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$3,750.00

321	Yankee Stadium original design artwork. Vintage pencil illustration depicting the exterior of Yankee Stadium from the Osborne Engineering Co. Overall size is 11"x28" matted and framed with some light original surface wrinkling: EX	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	$1,100.00

322	"Pride of the Yankees" auto. baseball with Babe Ruth. Lt. toned Frick NL ball signed by (19) members of the cast from "The Pride of the Yankees" motion picture. Includes several former baseball players such as Lefty O'Doul, Babe Herman, and Babe Ruth. The Ruth signature rates 7 out of 10 with a scuff across the "R" in Ruth. The other signatures range from 4-8 out of 10. Uncommon theme ball from one of the more popular baseball related motion pictures. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX	($4,000.00-$5,000.00)	DNS

323	Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig barnstorming photograph c.1927-28. Matted and framed 8"x10" original sepia tone image of Ruth and Gehrig taken during their famed barnstorming tour of the late 1920s. The photo depicts the two players in uniform standing with several gentlemen. The image has a few minor surface wrinkles: EX-EX/MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$450.00

324	No Lot	$0	DNS

325	Important Babe Ruth professional model baseball bat attributed to his record setting 59th home run of the 1921 season with an autographed letter from Ruth. After the Boston Red Sox sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1919, Ruth immediately quelled the fears of any New Yorkers who thought he might not live up to the billing. During his 1920 inaugural season in New York, Ruth hit 54 home runs destroying his previous mark of 29 set in 1919. He also batted .376 and led the league in several categories, including RBI's and runs. In fact, Ruth hit more home runs than the cumulative player totals of all but one Major League team. Although expectations were obviously high for the 1921 season, it was unlikely that even Ruth himself could best the statistics from 1920. But then again, Babe Ruth was unique. He was like no player before or since, with an unprecedented blend of power and natural ability that revolutionized the manner in which the game was played. By all accounts, Babe Ruth's 1921 season was the greatest by any batter in Major League history. In 152 games, Ruth batted .378, had 204 hits, 177 runs, 44 doubles, 16 triples, 171 RBIs, 144 bases on balls, 119 extra base hits, 59 home runs, and an almost fictional .846 slugging percentage. In addition, Ruth led the Yankees to their first American League pennant. Although Babe Ruth had attained a measure of celebrity in Boston, his emergence as a national figure very much accelerated upon arriving to New York. Ruth was featured in various advertisements and endorsements. Along with other Yankee teammates, he competed in various barnstorming exhibition games after the season, several of which earned him suspensions by the Commissioner's office. Like so many other sports figures of the period, Babe Ruth also dabbled in motion pictures and stage features. Harry Weber represented Ruth in his theatrical endeavors during the early 1920s and fared quite well, commanding fees for Babe Ruth of nearly $3,000.00 per week. Harry's brother Fred, of Phoenix, AZ, was also acquainted with Ruth, and in October of 1921 received an extraordinary gift. On October 2, 1921, during the final game of the season against the rival Boston Red Sox, Babe Ruth belted his record setting 59th home run. The mark would be eclipsed only once (by Ruth in 1927) in the next forty years until Roger Maris hit 61 in 1961. Offered is a superb Babe Ruth professional model baseball bat as presented to Fred Weber, which is attributed to have been used by Babe Ruth to hit his 59th home run of the 1921 season. The bat itself is a Louisville Slugger 125 dash-dot-dash model bat with 1917-21 labeling featuring Ruth's first signature contract stamping on the barrel end. Measuring 35 3/4" in length and weighing an unbelievable 47 ounces, the bat exhibits evident use including ball marks, grain swelling, surface markings, and cleat marks. Original lathe marks are visible on both the knob and barrel ends. Within the centerbrand, there is an area slightly lighter in color, which may indicate that some sort of label had been placed over top of the finish. The back area of the barrel end also has a small indentation. Overall color and wood grain remain in beautiful original condition exhibiting a rich, deep brown color. The bat is accompanied by an original typewritten letter dated October 13, 1921 on Hotel Ansonia stationary. The letter was sent with the bat to Fred Weber in Phoenix, AZ and reads: October 13, 1921 To My Friend "Fred P. Weber" Phoenix, Arizona It gives me great pleasure to present you with this-my trustworthy bat with which I batted out my 57th and 58 [9]th home runs at the Polo Grounds-New York City on September 26, 1921 and broke my own world's home run record. Yours in baseball, "Babe" Ruth Remaining in a period frame, the letter is signed by Ruth in black fountain pen with the signature rating 8 out of 10. It is apparent upon examination that the numbers "57" and "58" have been altered with period ink. In the case of the "58", it appears that the number "8" has been typed over with a number "9". Furthermore, the portion of the date within the text containing "September 26" appears to have had an attempt at correction in the period with visible surface erasure and evident vestiges of typed numbers under the present date. Through research, it was discovered that the offered bat has a mate, now residing in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, that was originally given to Fred Weber's brother, Harry, by Babe Ruth. The bat in the Hall of Fame is also accompanied by a similar typewritten letter on Hotel Ansonia stationary dated October 12th, 1921 which links the bat to Ruth's 57th and 58th home runs. The Hall of Fame letter is secretarial signed "Babe Ruth". It is interesting to note that the dates of the two letters sent to the Weber brothers correspond to the final two games of the 1921 World Series. The letter to Fred Weber is dated just one day after the letter to Harry Weber and clearly exhibits an attempt in the period to adjust both the home run numbers and the date they were hit. Given the similarities between the letters, it would be reasonable to presume that the two were typed at close intervals. Fred Weber's letter was probably modeled after Harry's, mistakenly typed, and then corrected rather than re-typed before its mailing. Additionally, Fred Weber's letter is the only exemplar actually signed by Babe Ruth himself; Harry Weber's letter in the Hall of Fame and another known Ruth bat letter from the same season were each secretarial signed. Considering the fact that Fred Weber's letter was signed by Babe Ruth himself, and based comparisons of the two bats, the letters, and accompanying provenance, it appears that the offered Fred Weber bat may in fact be the one used to hit the record setting 59th home run of the 1921 season. The offered Babe Ruth game used bat represents the pinnacle of its type, dating to the greatest overall single season offensive performance in Major League history and accompanied by an original letter of provenance signed by Babe Ruth himself. There have been numerous Babe Ruth game used bats of merit offered to the collecting public over the last dozen or so years, many of which have been described, both accurately and inaccurately, as "significant", "rare", and "important". That said, let there be no mistaking the supreme magnitude of the offered bat, which is without question, one of the finest extant and is among the most important Ruth game used artifacts ever offered at public auction. Includes letter of provenance showing descent to Fred Weber's nephew and eventually to a family friend, LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph on the letter), LOA from MEARS Authentication (bat, graded the highest possible level at A10*), and LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc.	(Estimate Upon Request)	$420,000.00

326	Lou Gehrig and Rogers Hornsby photograph c.1928. Sepia tone 6 1/2"x8 1/2" image picturing Gehrig standing with Hornsby who is wearing a Boston Braves uniform. Photo retains strong original clarity and contrast with a few minimal surface wrinkles: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$600.00

326a	Lou Gehrig photograph c.1941. Vintage black and white 7"x9" classic image of Gehrig resting his elbow on one knee in the Yankees dugout. Printed in the early 1940s after the original 1939 image. One of the most recognized and poignant images of the Iron Horse: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$550.00

326b	Lou Gehrig batting grip photograph c.1937. Superb close up image picturing Lou Gehrig's batting grip taken in 1937. The photo clearly captures the essence of Gehrig's power and interestingly shows his grip, which extends below the knob of the bat. Stamped and dated on the reverse; 5"x7" with a small corner wrinkle: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,100.00

327	Significant April 30, 1939 Lou Gehrig final game program. New York Yankees regular season program issued for a game played between the Washington Senators and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Program was issued for the final regular season game played by Lou Gehrig before he removed himself from the lineup due to his worsening medical condition. Issued for the game played between the Senators and Yankees with Gehrig going 0 for 4 in a losing effort. The program remains very clean with minimal overall wear and is neatly scored in pencil. Dated on the front cover in pencil. Because Gehrig did not announce this was his last game, the programs and related items very seldom become available with only a handful of examples previously offered: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$850.00

328	Superb Babe Ruth and Claire Ruth auto. photograph. Professional sepia tone portrait picturing Babe Ruth with his wife Claire posed together in street clothing. The photo has been signed, "To a great fellow Dr. Francis Newton From Babe Ruth May 22nd 1931" and "To Dr. Francis Newton Thanks for your kindness to Babe, Claire Ruth May 22nd 1931". The Babe Ruth signature and salutation remain in nearly as signed condition rating 10 out of 10. The image itself is initialed and dated by the photographer at the bottom right corner. 8"x10" matted and framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT	($7,000.00-$9,000.00)	$6,750.00

329	Superb Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. photograph. Original 8"x10" black and white photograph distributed during the famed 1927-28 barnstorming tour featuring Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The image has been signed in very bold green ink, "To My Friend Judge Meyer From Babe Ruth" and "Lou Gehrig". The signatures remain in nearly as signed condition rating 10 out of 10. The image itself is very clean with only some very minor surface spotting towards the bottom right corner. One of the finest condition exemplars of a signed Ruth and Gehrig photograph that we have seen offered at auction. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT	($25,000.00-$35,000.00)	DNS

330	Fine Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball. Clean, light cream color Harridge AL baseball (1931-34 labeling period) signed by Babe Ruth on the sweet spot and Lou Gehrig on a side panel. Ruth signature rates 7/8 out of 10, Gehrig rates 8 out of 10. The ball itself remains very clean with only a few minute areas of surface wear. Both signatures display very nicely and may be desirably positioned so as to display together. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: Ball: EX-MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM	($15,000.00-$20,000.00)	$15,000.00

331	Babe Ruth single signed baseball. D&M "Youth's Lively" model baseball signed on a side panel by Ruth in black ink. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10 with some light fading to the "R" in Ruth. Ball is a three quarter size league ball which remains fairly clean with some light toning. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: EX	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	$2,300.00

332	Fine Babe Ruth auto. "The Babe Ruth Story" hard cover book. 1948 first edition of the classic Babe Ruth autobiography, which has been signed by Ruth in blue fountain pen on the interior title page. Signature rates a flawless 10 out of 10. The book itself remains uncommonly clean retaining its original exterior photographic dust jacket. One of the strongest examples of this popular autographed volume that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($5,000.00-$7,000.00)	$4,100.00

333	Babe Ruth auto. note. Section taken from a period Ruth related publication has a printed facsimile Ruth signature and a handwritten and signed note from Ruth at the left side. Note reads, "To Don Lourie Jr. Best Wishes From Babe Ruth 1936". Signature and salutation rate 10 out of 10. 8" long overall. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$3,250.00

334	Lot of (4) Balt. Orioles related comm. black bats. Louisville Slugger 125 model comm. black bats as issued for: 1966 W.Champions, 1970 W.Champions, 1971 AL Champions, and 1979 AL Champions. All but the 1966 bat retain their original H&B compliments card: NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$550.00

335	1971 Pitt. Pirates World Champions comm. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model black bat with facsimile signatures and block letter names of the 1971 Pirates. Players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Stargell, and Sanguillen. Includes its original H&B compliments card: NM	($300.00-$400.00)	$250.00

336	1961 New York Yankees World Champions comm. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model black bat with facsimile signatures and block letter names of the 1961 Yankees. Players incl. Mantle, Maris, Berra, Ford, and Howard: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$800.00

337	1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Champions comm. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model black bat with facsimile signatures and block letter names of the 1960 Pirates. Players incl. Clemente, Groat, Mazeroski, and Vernon. Includes its original H&B compliments card: NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$550.00

338	1954 Clev. Indians AL Champions comm. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model black bat with facsimile signatures and block letter names of the 1954 Indians. Players incl. Lemon, Rosen, Lopez, Doby, and Wertz. Includes its original H&B compliments card and shipping box: EX-MT	($350.00-$450.00)	$250.00

339	Lot of (4) original New York Yankee Hartland baseball statues c.1960s. Includes Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Yogi Berra. Statues include their original bats and the Berra statue has its rare original facemask: Range EX-NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$550.00

340	*UPDATED LOT DESCRIPTION* Lot of (10) Hartland baseball statues c.1960s. Estate collection includes Snider, Aaron, Musial, Killebrew, Spahn, Banks, Drysdale, Mantle, Maris, and Mathews. Overall condition is quite strong ranging from off white to white in color: Range EX-NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	DNS

341	Rare Dick Groat Hartland baseball statue c.1960s. Key statue in the set was sold in very limited original quantities. The offered statue is near white in color with some minor surface wear to the arms and leg areas: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$800.00

342	Rocky Colavito Hartland baseball statue c.1960s. Second toughest statue in the popular 1960s set depicts Colavito batting in a Tigers uniform. The statue retains its original toe plate but does not stand on its own. Color is near white with some very minor surface wear: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

343	Rare Los Angeles Dodgers African American baseball nodder c.1962-64. Tough 1960s doll retains its original decals and color with only minor general age wear: EX-EX/MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$550.00

344	Rare Cincinnati Reds African American baseball nodder c.1962-64. Tough 1960s doll retains its original decals with fresh overall color and surface gloss: EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$1,500.00

345	Cleveland Indians souvenir bank c.1950s. Polychrome painted pottery bank stands 7" tall with Chief Wahoo Indian mascot aside a baseball. Missing coin trap underneath the base: EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$275.00

346	Collection of vintage World Series and All-Star game press pins and related charm bracelets. Single owner collection includes (3) chain link charm bracelets with various vintage World Series and All-Star game press pins. The pins have all had their pinbacks removed and include (4) 1959 All-Star Game at Pittsburgh, 1963 Yankees W.Series, 1960 Pirates W.Series, 1964 Cardinals W.Series, 1961 All-Star Game, 1966 All-Star Game, 1968 All-Star Game, and 1965 Twins W.Series. Five additional loose pins are included (four with pinbacks) such as 1966 Pittsburgh W.Series and 1961 Yankees W.Series. (19) total pins/charms: Range VG-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,000.00

347	"Play Base Ball" coin operated gumball machine game c.1940s. Uncommon period coin operated game features a colorful baseball graphic on the backboard with player figural. 14" tall remaining in working order with a fair amount of period gumballs: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$450.00

348	Large format Bucky Harris Chesterfield Cigarettes advertising display sign c.1940s. Huge 21"x45" cardboard display sign picturing Yankees manager Bucky Harris advertising Chesterfield cigarettes. Colors remain very brilliant with clean overall surface. The sign is matted and framed with a crease at the bottom right corner area, small puncture at top right, and a 2" chip on the left border. First example of its type that we have offered: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,000.00

349	Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris "Pitch-n-Hit" game in its original box c.1960s. Unused outdoor action game with a Mantle/Maris souvenir baseball remains in its original box which pictures both players. The box has some age toning with a few areas of surface wear. Interior remains fairly clean overall: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$400.00

350	James Stewart auto. photograph. Modern era black and white photo picturing Stewart in a baseball uniform is signed in black ink at the left margin. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($200.00-$300.00)	$140.00

351	Pair of 1950 World Series pennants. Includes 1950 Phila. Phillies "Whiz Kids" pennant and New York Yankees "Bronx Bombers" AL Champions pennant (missing tiny portion of the tip): Range EX-EX/MT	($250.00-$350.00)	$250.00

352	Lot of (2) vintage Brooklyn Dodgers pennants c.1950s. Each full size green pennant features baseball graphics incl. the Brooklyn "Bum". One pennant has a tiny portion of the tip missing while the other has some light color toning to "Brooklyn" lettering: Range EX-EX/MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$400.00

353	Rare 1939 World Series pennant. Very clean black pennant has Yankees and Reds player names printed at the left end in scroll format. Players include DiMaggio, Gehrig, McCarthy, Lombardi, and Gomez. First example of this pennant that we have encountered: EX/MT-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,300.00

354	Dizzy Dean and Paul dean souvenir glass bowl c.1930s-40s. Pressed glass souvenir bowl with raised baseball dTcor including bats, balls, and redbird mascot. Bottom of the bowl has a transfer decoration of Dizzy and Daffy Dean. 6" diameter: EX-MT	($200.00-$300.00)	$425.00

355	Dizzy Dean single signed baseball c.1940-45. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed on a side panel by Dizzy Dean in blue ink. Signature displays very nicely rating 8 out of 10. The ball itself remains very clean with only some very minor surface wear. Uncommonly strong vintage example not often found in this condition grade. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,800.00

356	1953 "Cooperstown" book auto. by (19) baseball notables. Period historical reference volume was likely autographed at a Hall of Fame induction by a superb selection of players on the interior cover page. Signatures include Cobb, Aaron, Ott, DiMaggio, Baker, Hartnett, Vance, Mathews, and Cy Young. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$2,400.00

357	Tris Speaker auto. photograph. Matted and framed 5"x10" printed photographic image signed by Speaker in blue ink. Signature rates 8 out of 10. Fine signed image of Speaker pictured in Cleveland uniform. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,000.00

358	Hank Greenberg auto. photograph. 1949 sepia tone real photo postcard measures 3 1/2"x4 1/2" and is signed by Greenberg on the front in blue ink. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($300.00-$400.00)	$300.00

359	New York Yankees HOF'er auto. photograph. Matted and framed 11"x14" color photo signed by Mantle, Berra, Ford, and DiMaggio. Signatures remain very bold rating 10 out of 10. Includes COA from the Scoreboard and LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,700.00

360	Vintage Ted Williams single signed baseball c.1950s. Lt. cream color unmarked un-official baseball signed in purple ink on the sweet spot by Ted Williams. Signature rates 8 out of 10. The ball itself is basically unused with some lt. toning. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

361	*UPDATED LOT DESCRIPTION* Ted Williams professional model baseball bat c.1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31.6oz. Attractive honey brown color bat shows evident usage with visible ball marks and barrel checking. W183 model number is stamped on the knob end. The knob itself has two small chips on either side. Williams is universally regarded as one of finest pure hitters in baseball history with the offered bat dating to the prime of his storied career. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and Mears Authentication: EX	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$6,500.00

361a	1954 Ted Williams Boston Red Sox home jersey. Few players in baseball history have garnered the respect that Ted Williams earned during his illustrious 19 year career with the Boston Red Sox. Williams’ statistics are among the most revered of any player in history: a lifetime batting average of .344, over 2,600 career hits, over 1,800 career RBI’s, 521 lifetime home runs, and a remarkable .634 career slugging percentage, which is second only to Babe Ruth. Williams won the American League MVP award in 1946 and 1949 and nearly captured the award on several other occasions as well. The 1941 season in which he batted .406 has become almost mythical as he elected to bat in the final two games collecting six hits in his final eight at bats. Ted also won the AL Triple Crown in both 1942 and 1947. The offered jersey is a rare cream color flannel home shirt from Williams’ 1954 season with the Red Sox. The jersey exhibits fine evident use incl. some surface wear, three small interior patch repairs on the front to three small holes, several areas of light staining and period soiling. The front retains its original “Red Sox” lettering while the back proudly displays the hallowed red #9, which instantly identifies the shirt to any fan of the game. Tim McAuliffe tag remains affixed to the tail front along with “1954 46 2in. 9” chain stitching. As seen in several other documented period Ted Williams jerseys, the tail was shortened in the period at the bottom edge. Overall appearance remains very strong with original patina and excellent usage. Original Ted Williams home uniforms of this caliber are increasingly rare with only a handful of documented exemplars of quality in existence. Includes LOA’s from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and Mears Authentication: EX	($40,000.00-$60,000.00)	DNS

362	Scarce 1938 Minneapolis Millers baseball team auto. photograph with Ted Williams. Original 8"x10" team photograph of the Minor League Minneapolis baseball team has been signed by (11) players incl. a twenty year old Ted Williams. The Williams signature rates 8/9 out of 10. The offered signed image is one of the earliest Williams autographed images that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	$1,800.00

363	Lot of (6) Ted Williams single signed baseballs. Includes (3) B.Brown AL baseballs and (3) L.MacPhail AL baseballs each signed by Williams on the sweet spot. Several of the baseballs have some minor toning and one signature exhibits ink "bleeding". Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG/EX-NM	($1,000.00-$2,000.00)	$175.00

364	Ted Williams auto. print. Matted and framed (no glass) limited edition color print measures 20"x25" signed by Williams in blue sharpie with "1936-1960" notation. #94/521 signed by the artist. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($350.00-$450.00)	DNS

365	Ted Williams auto. Gartlan statue and single signed baseball. 10" tall Williams figurine with a signed placard affixed to the base: NM; and Ted Williams single signed L.MacPhail AL ball. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, the ball has some lt. age toning: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.	($500.00-$750.00)	$375.00

366	Ted Williams auto. baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model baseball bat signed in blue sharpie by Williams. Stunning example with the signature rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,200.00

367	Lot of (2) Ted Williams auto. large format photographs. Full color 16"x20" images each signed by Williams in blue sharpie. Both photos have the Ted Williams family hologram at the bottom right corner. Includes (2) Green Diamond COA's and LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT	($650.00-$850.00)	DNS

368	Lot of (4) vintage Honus Wagner related items to include: "Honor Honus" souvenir pin c.1940s (1" diameter); Honus Wagner's Sporting Goods Co. souvenir key chain c.1940s; Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co. oversized promotional matchbook c.1930s-40s; and a Honus Wagner Sporting Goods Co. "Bob Friend" model baseball in its original box c.1950s. The ball has been signed by a few misc. Pirates players incl. Bill Virdon: Range VG-EX/MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$110.00

369	Pie Traynor's personal ashtray c.1930s. Tooled leather standing ash receptacle has "Pie Traynor Wheeling Downs" gilt lettering on the front. 3" tall: EX	($200.00-$300.00)	$250.00

370	Pie Traynor professional model baseball bat with family provenance c.1926-34. Spalding Hand Turned model 200 bat measures 34" long and weighs 36.2oz. The bat exhibits evident use incl. period handle tape, ball marks, cleat marks, and checking to the back of the barrel. Spalding logo at the centerbrand area remains strong with "Harold Pie Traynor" stamped on the barrel end. The offered bat originated directly from the grandson of Pie Traynor and includes a letter of provenance stating as such. Traynor was one of the most unheralded batsman of the 1920s-30s era compiling nearly 2,500 hits with a lifetime batting average of .320. Very fine example of a rare 1920s-30s era HOF'er game bat with impeccable provenance: EX	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$5,500.00

371	1933 Pie Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates player's contract. Original player's contract issued to Hall of Fame member Pie Traynor by the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1933 season. The $13,000 contract has been signed by NL President John Heydler on the exterior. Interior is signed by Pirates president Bill Benswanger and Pie Traynor who has signed, "Harold J. Traynor". Traynor was one of the key members of the many fine Pirate teams of the 1920s era with a lifetime batting average of .320 and a total of over 2,400 hits. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,300.00

372	Pie Traynor auto. photograph. Uncommon signed black and white 8"x10" photo picturing Pittsburgh Pirates HOF'er Pie Traynor on the field. Signed in bold blue ink, "To Dave Schulz With Best Regards Pie Traynor". Signature rates 9 out of 10. The photo itself retains excellent contrast and clarity having a few minor surface wrinkles. Traynor signed photographs are fairly tough with the offered example being the finest that we have encountered. Matted and framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

373	Pittsburgh Pirates team photograph c.1932. Original 5"x7" photograph picturing the Pirates team in uniform incl. Honus Wagner and Pie Traynor. The image retains strong clarity with a few minor surface wrinkles: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$275.00

374	1925 Forbes Field ushers panoramic photographic. Matted and framed 7"x28" image picturing the ushers from Forbes Field posed on the field. The stadium seating and grandstands provide an attractive background for the subject matter. Believed to have been taken during the 1925 World Series between the Pirates and Senators, image is marked by R.W. Johnston photographers at the lower right. Image quality remains very fine with both the far left and right edges having some creasing and a tape repair: VG-EX	($450.00-$650.00)	$100.00

375	1927 World Series ticket stub. Full stub issued for Game #1 of the 1927 World Series in which the Yankees defeated the Pirates by a score of 5-4. The stub retains its rain check coupon with a small chip at the bottom left and a few creases: VG-EX	($650.00-$850.00)	$900.00

376	Imperial size 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates team photograph from the collection of Johnny Gooch. Huge 20"x28" matted and framed sepia tone image pictures the World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates posed at Forbes Field. Players include McKechnie, Traynor, Carey, and Cuyler. Marked by photographer R.R. Hay at the bottom right. The image quality is of the finest for its size with exceptional detail and contrast. With the exception of two very minor surface wrinkles, the photo remains in nearly as issued condition. These oversized team photographs were given to the members of the Pirates with the offered example being one of only a few surviving copies: NM	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$3,600.00

377	Pittsburgh Pirates barnstorming team photograph c.1931. Original sepia tone 10"x14" image pictures members of the Pirates team posed with a Corry, PA amateur team. Pirate players include Traynor, L.Waner, Ens, and Piet. Raised photographer's stamping is at the bottom right corner: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$200.00

378	Rare Cy Blanton 1935 Pittsburgh Pirates home jersey. Cream color flannel shirt as worn by pitcher Cy Blanton. The jersey has a red and blue "P" logo on the front which has been restored, and its original #46 on the reverse. Spalding tag with "Blanton" chain stitched into the collar remain intact with "35" year stitched onto the back of the tail exterior. Overall condition remains very fine with appropriate wear and original piping. Worn during Blanton's finest season of 1935 in which he won 18 games and led the NL in ERA. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	$3,600.00

379	1927 Pittsburgh Pirates team photograph. Printed photographic supplement issued by Baseball Magazine pictures the NL Champion Pirates posed in three rows. Players are identified underneath incl. P.Waner, Traynor, Cuyler, and Groh. 9 1/2"x12": EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$375.00

380	1925 Pittsburgh Pirates team photograph from the set of Don Quixote motion picture. Large format 11"x19" matted and framed sepia tone image of the World Champion Pirates pictured with the stars of the classic motion picture "Don Quixote", Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. The photo pictures Fairbanks and Pickford in their movie attire surrounded by Pirates players incl. Carey, Traynor, L.Waner, and P.Waner. Titled at the bottom in period black ink: NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$950.00

381	Paul Waner professional model baseball bat c.1930s. Zinn Beck Bat Co. model 300 bat measures 36" long and weighs 34oz. Hand turned bat is of the highest quality with "Paul Waner Type" stamped in block lettering under the trademark and "Professional" script stamping on the barrel. The handle area has a repaired crack with the bat remaining in fine overall condition. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$1,800.00

382	1925 Pittsburgh Pirates advertising display piece. Matted and framed 18"x26" photographic poster advertising the Pirates appearance in the 1925 World Series. The poster pictures the Pirates players in vignette format incl. Carey, McKechnie, Traynor, and Cuyler. The piece exhibits fairly heavy creasing while retaining a presentable overall appearance: VG	($300.00-$400.00)	$150.00

383	1925 Pittsburgh Pirates World Champions souvenir pennant. Rare souvenir pennant measures 14" long and features a batter graphic on a baseball at the left side with "Champions 1925" in white lettering. Retains its original tassels: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$425.00

384	1925 World Series ticket stub. Full stub issued for Game #6 played at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field between the Pirates and Senators. The stub has a vertical center crease and a residue area on the back from adhesion removal: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$250.00

385	1925 Pittsburgh Pirates team panoramic photograph. Attractive 10"x25" framed sepia tone image pictures the World Champion Pirates posed at Forbes Field. Players are identified under their respective images incl. Traynor, Carey, McKechnie, Clarke, and Cuyler. Titled at the bottom, "Pittsburgh Pirates 1925 World Champions National League Pennant Winners". Marked by the photographer R.W. Johnston studios at the bottom right. The image exhibits exceptional clarity and contrast with only two light vertical surface wrinkles: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,100.00

386	Rare 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates easel back display pin. Oversized 7 1/2" diameter celluloid pin features vignette images of the NL Champion Pirates incl. Clarke, McKechnie, Traynor, Cuyler, and Carey. Surface remains fairly clean overall with typical light wear incl. a few minor lines. Retains its original metal easel backstand: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,500.00

387	1922 Pittsburgh Pirates team panoramic photograph. Matted and framed 8"x28" sepia tone image pictures the Pirates team posed in an outdoor setting wearing both jerseys and sweaters. Players include Carey, McKechnie, Maranville, and Haas. "Kime-Brashear-Hoge" photographer's stamping is placed at the top left. Very clean overall with a light vertical crease at the far right edge: EX-MT	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$2,400.00

388	Rare Forbes Field pitching rubber. Vintage pitching rubber as removed from Forbes Field in 1970 after the final game at the legendary Pittsburgh stadium. Original rubber exhibits strong overall usage incl. chipping to both front and back edges. The pitching rubber was removed from Forbes Field along with other items and disposed through raffles. The offered pitching rubber was obtained through one of the raffles and was kept until the original recipient's passing in 1990. Fine baseball stadia related item with historical import to one of the game's great stadiums. Housed in a shadow box style frame with a photo of Forbes Field. Includes letter of provenance: VG-EX	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$1,700.00

389	1947 Luke Appling Day pins and souvenir card. Photographic souvenir card remains intact with (2) Luke Appling souvenir pins. Dated June 1, 1947: EX	($200.00-$300.00)	$200.00

390	Lot of (3) vintage All-Star game press pins. Includes 1954 at Cleveland, 1956 at Washington, and 1957 at St. Louis: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	DNS

391	Lot of (2) vintage All-Star game press pins. Includes 1950 at Chicago and a very rare 1952 pin at Philadelphia: Range EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	DNS

392	Rare 1948 All-Star game press pin. Seldom offered enameled pin issued for the game played at St. Louis in the form of a St. Louis Browns hat. Very clean overall retaining its original threaded post on the back: EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$750.00

393	Rare 1947 All-Star game press pin. One of the more difficult All-Star press pins issued for the game played at Chicago's Wrigley Field: EX/MT-NM	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

394	1946 All-Star game press pin. Issued for the game played at Boston's Fenway Park: EX/MT-NM	($400.00-$500.00)	$200.00

395	1941 All-Star game press pin. Issued for the game played at Detroit's Briggs Stadium with an inset blue enamel field: EX/MT-NM	($400.00-$500.00)	$200.00

396	1948 Boston Braves World Series press pin: EX/MT-NM	($250.00-$350.00)	$400.00

397	1946 St. Louis Cardinals World Series press pin. Enameled pin issued for the Cardinals during the 1946 World Series: EX-EX/MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$300.00

398	1944 St. Louis Cardinals World Series press pin. Enameled pin has some surface wear primarily to the metalwork: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$110.00

399	1944 Detroit Tigers Phantom World Series press pin. Enameled pin with crossed bats and Tigers logo issued for the 1944 World Series in which the Tigers never participated: NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$550.00

400	1943 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Sterling silver pin issued for the Yankees during the 1943 World Series: NM	($300.00-$400.00)	$450.00