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Heritage Signature® Auction #7037

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Vintage Sports Collectibles Featuring: The Lou Gehrig Collection

August 4, 2011 | Chicago

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Steve IvyCEO

Co-Chairman of the Board

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Jim HalperinCo-Chairmanof the Board

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Sports Department Specialists

Chris IvyDirector of Sports Auctions

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Peter CalderonConsignment Director

Consignment Directors: Pete Calderon, Derek Grady, Mike Gutierrez, Lee Iskowitz, Chris Ivy, Mark Jordan, Chris Nerat, Jonathan Scheier

Cataloged by: Peter Calderon, Chris Nerat, Jonathan Scheier

Dear Fellow Sports Collector, It was Heywood Broun, esteemed journalist and member of the famous Algonquin Round Table, who wrote, “Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” While we might take issue with the first half of the statement, the second is clearly true. Had Lou Gehrig instead been the captain of a fishing boat, surely no rough seas would have kept him at harbor. Bobby Jones, the ultimate sportsman on the links, was equally noble in the courtroom as one of Augusta’s leading attorneys. And poor Shoeless Joe, born with far more talent than good sense, may well have fallen in with a bad crowd on the streets of Greenville had he never left home for the Majors. Though each charted his own unique path to the pantheon of sport, it was their humanity that ultimately made them larger than life. Today each iconic athlete straddles the line between fact and folklore, and as the last few surviving eyewitnesses to their brilliance pass away, the equation will shift even further to the latter. The incredible artifacts of these lives you’ll encounter on the pages that follow become all the more important with each passing year, and we here at Heritage see it as a tremendous privilege to play a part in their history. There are lessons to be learned from each and every lot, whether as inspiration or cautionary tale, or something in between. It should quickly become apparent, as you page through this catalog, that this is no ordinary auction. Through a combination of hard work and the occasional blessing of good fortune, our staff here at Heritage has assembled an unprecedented assortment of the greatest treasures of American sports. These are not just mementos of our greatest athletic figures, but key relics from their definitive moments. Consider just the game used bats—we have Joe Jackson’s fabled “Black Betsy.” We have Jackie Robinson’s lumber from the first integrated All-Star Game in 1949. We have Roberto Clemente’s bat from his first World Series victory in 1960. And we have one of the first twelve Louisville Sluggers issued to Derek Jeter as a member of the New York Yankees. Though the contents of this auction span a wide array of sports, collecting disciplines and estimate ranges, this is the theme we have aspired to maintain throughout—the best, the first, the last, and the only. Bidding for this auction, as always, is possible by Internet, telephone, mail and fax. But we hope that we’ll see many of you during Wednesday 8/3 and Thursday 8/4 previews at our corporate booth (number 814) at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, and then for the Live Auction at the Muvico Theaters across the street from the convention center on Thursday night. As always, we close with a word of gratitude to the consignors who made this auction possible, and to the bidders who will give these treasures a new home. Thank you for putting your trust in us, and for helping to establish Heritage as the World’s Largest Collectibles Auctioneer.

Sincerely,

Chris Ivy Director of Sports Auctions

VINTAGE SPORTS COLLEC TIBLES AUC TIONNOVEMBER 11, 2011 | DALLAS | LIVE & ONLINE

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Seeking consignments.


Signifi cant Cash Advances Available.


1916 D381 Ferguson Bakery Walter Johnson SGC 30 - Newly Discovered and Only Copy KnownSold For: $8,962

1955 Topps Sandy Koufax #123 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5Sold For: $5,676

1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Eddie Plank SGC 50 VG/EX 4Sold For: $83,650

1947 Ted Williams Triple Crown Season Game Used Vault Marked BatSold For: $72,675

1954 Hank Aaron Game Worn Milwaukee Braves Rookie JerseySold For: $167,300

Circa 1950 Charles “Kid” Nichols Single Signed BaseballSold For: $53,775

Prices realized from our April 2011 Signature Auction

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“You have to get knocked down to

realize how people really feel about you.

I’ve realized that more than ever lately.”

—Lou Gehrig

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The Lou Gehrig Collection

The six lots that lead off this 2011 Platinum Night auction derive from what is

unquestionably the most significant hobby find of the year, a small archive of

mementos saved by the famed New York Yankees first baseman and left to our

consignor’s family after the passing of Lou’s mother Christina Gehrig. The Lou Gehrig

Collection is remarkable not just in the importance and desirability of its contents, but also in

the remarkably pristine condition of its individual pieces, illustrative of the same manner of

care and consistency that earned Gehrig a Cooperstown plaque and his “Iron Horse” moniker.

While the most valuable and historic pieces within the collection are featured within this

August 2011 auction, there will be more to come in our November 2011 Signature auction

and in various Sunday Internet auctions in the fall. Heritage is honored to occupy this small

portion of the timeline of these important relics, and we have every confidence that our

winning bidders will show this collection the same loving care that it has enjoyed since its

days in Lou Gehrig’s trophy room.

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1926 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball from The Lou Gehrig Collection, Finest Example Known 1926 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball from The Lou Gehrig Collection, Finest Example Known 1926 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball from The Lou Gehrig Collection, Finest Example Known 1926 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball from The Lou Gehrig Collection, Finest Example Known

Though the 1925 campaign, by virtue of his 126 appearances, is considered Lou Gehrig’s rookie season, the following year is recalled as the young infi elder’s fi rst great one. The native born New York slugger would almost double his run production for the 1926 season, beginning a remarkable streak of triple-digit RBI tallies that would only end with the year of his tragic farewell. The 1926 campaign would likewise provide Gehrig with his fi rst taste of October baseball, the only Fall Classic which would conclude joylessly for him.

Provided is a spectacular relic from that pivotal season of Lou’s storied career, likely signed during the Bombers’ World Series meeting with the St. Louis Cardinals, as indicated by the short panel’s “American League Champions 1926” notation. This same faultlessly bold black fountain pen ink supplies twenty-seven autographs from the Bronx’ fourth pennant winners, notably Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Combs, Pennock, Hoyt, Shocker, Collins, Koenig, Dugan, Meusel, Jones and many more. Not a single signature suggests a hint of its advanced age, averaging a stunning 9/10. All stamping remains equally unscathed from time’s ravages, with the pale horsehide’s creamy tone the only variation from its original state. Unquestionably one of the fi nest 1926 Yankee balls by virtue of aesthetics alone, and the undisputed champ with the added provenancial appeal as Gehrig’s personal model. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

80001

Starting Bid: $2,500

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1927 New York Yankees Infield Signed Photograph from The Lou Gehrig Collection, PSA Mint 9.

Though this infield unit remained unchanged from second baseman Tony Lazzeri’s 1926 rookie season until Joe Dugan’s departure for the Boston Braves at the close of 1928 World Series, we are definitively able to peg this image to the center of that three-year span. Advanced baseball photography hobbyists will recognize the image as part of a famous Yankee Stadium photo shoot dating to the storied Murderer’s Row season of 1927, when the man at far left earned his first MVP Award and World Championship ring. Already a spectacular artifact free of any consideration of provenance, this 6.5x8.5” photograph is further enhanced by its status as the Iron Horse’s personal keepsake, one of the six featured lots within this “Platinum Night” auction from The Lou Gehrig Collection.

Our catalog imagery tells no lies—the black fountain pen signatures of Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Mark Koenig and Joe Dugan survive with the same 9/10 boldness with which they were originally applied, and the photo itself likewise presents flawlessly. An “International Newsreel” stamp appears on verso, as do the remnants of the paper caption. Unquestionably one of the finest and most desirable autographed pieces to derive from baseball’s greatest team, and from its noblest servant, no less. Full Grading LOA from PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

80002

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1928 Lou Gehrig’s New York Yankees World Championship Wristwatch

If one were to imagine a hypothetical standardized test for institutions of higher baseball learning, the following question might appear within:

Babe Ruth is to Lou Gehrig as the 1927 New York Yankees are to _________.The proper answer: the 1928 New York Yankees.

Allow us to explain. Babe Ruth and the ‘27 Yanks effectively enjoy a mythical status among collectors and historians alike, representing the pinnacle of individual and team brilliance respectively. In the absence of either, the exploits of Lou Gehrig and the 1928 Yankees would assume that abandoned mantle, as each still stands head and shoulders above the remainder of the competition.

As the Hall of Fame fi rst baseman had done in the fabled 1927 campaign, Gehrig took the top rung of the American League ladder for RBI’s again in 1928, a fact made the more astonishing when considering the frequency with which the Babe had cleared the bases immediately prior to Gehrig’s plate appearances. Yet Gehrig remained shackled to his perception as the Babe’s sidekick. Lou put it best when he quipped, “I’m not a headline guy. I know that as long as I was following Ruth to the plate I could have stood on my head and no one would have known the difference.”

But as the Babe brought pure, unbridled joy to the Golden Age of the Yanks, Lou supplied the grace and nobility, so Heritage is humbled by the opportunity to present to the collecting community one of the most important Championship awards ever made available for sale, the wristwatch earned for Lou Gehrig’s extraordinary service in capturing the New York Yankees’ third World Championship.

A true masterpiece of art deco timepiece design, the presented Hamilton “Yankee Piping Rock” watch is intensely coveted for more than simply its relevance to baseball’s greatest age/hero. The design is considered the crowning achievement of the period’s leading manufacturer of timepieces, and has been widely reproduced in more recent decades. But advanced watch collectors are well aware that the original production was limited only to players and staff of the 1928 Yankees, signifying an original population of fewer than three dozen. Of this population, fewer than fi ve have surfaced in the collecting hobby. “Holy Grail” terminology is bandied about far too often in the cataloging of collectibles, but is fully appropriate in this instance.

Much like its original owner, the timepiece exudes a dignifi ed and unassuming countenance, certainly a far cry from the gem-encrusted monstrosities of modern Championship jewelry. Roman numerals adorn the black circular bezel, set upon a fourteen karat white gold case still linked to its original leather bands. The wear on the band recalls the circumference of Gehrig’s wrist to this day. Skillfully engraved on the left edge of the case is the owner’s identifi cation: “Henry L. Gehrig.” But the aesthetic climax appears in the design engraved upon the verso of the case, an eagle clinging to a shield and crossed bats situated amidst text reading, “Yankees, 1928 World Champions.”

The watch is not currently operational, but we have no reason to believe that its ticking pulse could not be revived by an expert in the fi eld. For collectors in the watch fi eld, we supply the following technical details as provided by our resident timepiece department head Jim Wolf: movement grade 979, nineteen jewels, serial number 2903640. The original records of the Hamilton Finishing Department indicate that 979 movements with serial numbers from 2903001 and 2904000 were delivered between 10/27/28 and 12/18/28, perfectly matching post-Series production. The condition is exactly as one would desire—clearly worn and cherished by its presentee, but free of anything which could be characterized as damage. The extraordinary convergence of historical import to both baseball and timepiece collectibility seems perfectly appropriate here, mirroring the partnership between Ruth and Gehrig that set the Murderer’s Row-era Yankees in a league of its own.

80003

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1934 Tour of Japan Team Signed Cigarette Lighter Baseball from The Lou Gehrig Collection

We all know that smoking is dangerous, but the true vintage baseball fan must still show the addiction some grudging gratitude. Without the siren’s song of nicotine, the hobby would lack its greatest trading card era, and Honus Wagner wouldn’t be its million dollar baby. But of course it was the Babe’s ubiquitous cigar that fueled his early demise from throat cancer, and we’d bet his personal example of this unique Tour of Japan keepsake is the worse for wear because of his habit.

The Iron Horse, on the other hand, was at most a casual smoker, and the evidence survives in the remarkable condition of the offered lot. This specially crafted keepsake from baseball’s most noteworthy foreign excursion exhibits a stunning absence of handling, the lighter forgotten for decades within its original, included box.

It’s interesting to note that this is a baseball specially made for its service as a cigarette lighter, a fact made apparent when viewing the extra wide sweet spots of the sphere. One side sprouts the lighting mechanism, its wick still a virgin white. The bottom bears a tiny handwritten “G,” designating the lighter for Gehrig. The four panels bear spectacularly preserved signatures from the following:

Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Connie Mack, Lefty Gomez, Earl Averill, Charles Gehringer, Moe Berg, Earl Whitehill, Joe Cascarella, Frank Hayes, Clint Brown, Bob Schroeder, Rabbit Warstler, John Quinn, Doc Ebling, Bing Miller.

An unknown hand has penned “1934 Oriental Tour” on one panel, and “All American Baseball Team” on the opposing side. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

80004

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1934 Lou Gehrig Tour of Japan Game Worn Uniform

Representing the highlight of what is unquestionably the most signifi cant hobby fi nd of this young decade, the presented uniform ends a widely debated mystery and brings this Platinum Night auction squarely into the crosshairs of the hobby’s most serious and advanced uniform collectors. Only a tiny handful of uniforms from the game’s most noteworthy foreign excursion have been unearthed in the seventy-fi ve years since Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx and about a dozen other American Tourists steamed back to our shores, the Babe’s commanding more than three quarters of a million dollars in a 2005 auction. But even before Ruth’s personal model established its mark as the highest price ever paid at auction for an exhibition baseball uniform, hobbyists wondered where, and if, Lou Gehrig’s might be found.

It was not Moe Berg-inspired intelligence gathering that led Heritage to this buried treasure, but rather a simple telephone call from the son of a serious ex-girlfriend of the legendary Yankees fi rst baseman who had almost become Mrs. Gehrig before Eleanor took the job. Despite their fractured romance, this ex remained close with Lou and the Gehrig family, a bond that survived past her former love’s tragic 1941 death and until Lou’s mother herself passed away in the 1950’s. This special friendship is documented in Christina Gehrig’s will, which provides for a college fund for our consignor and stipulates that a portion of her famous son’s belongings be left to her.

For over half a century this uniform, and the fi ve other “The Lou Gehrig Collection” lots likewise listed within this Platinum Night auction, resided in the familial home of Gehrig’s ex, its residents largely unaware of the historic and monetary value stored in the attic. Though the Iron Horse had twice barnstormed the United States with the Babe in the late 1920’s, and participated in the original 1931 Japanese Tour, there is little question but that the 1934 Baseball Tour of Japan was his most important exhibition. The same could be said of the 1934 Tour’s relevance to baseball history at large, as Major League Baseball continues to reap Asian talent from the seeds sown those many decades ago. While Gehrig’s noble and unfl inching service to the New York Yankees will always make us think of him fi rst in pinstripes, the grey fl annel of the presented uniform could effectively be argued to have even greater relevance as a representation of history’s most consequential road team.

Like the owner of baseball’s second-longest consecutive games streak himself, the uniform is an absolute miracle of survival, effectively unchanged since its Depression-era service short of the slightest hint of toning to its paler identifi ers. Not a moth hole or distracting stain is to be found, and the patriotic red, white and blue piping that adorns the sleeves and button path exhibits none of the typical fraying. The chenille “All Americans” circular patch remains fi rmly affi xed over Lou’s indomitable heart, with smaller patches balancing the design at each sleeve. The red and blue felt number “4,” which would soon become the fi rst retired from Bronx service at Gehrig’s heartbreaking farewell, commands the verso. Artfully chain stitched at interior collar is a scripted “Gehrig,” the proper period “Spalding” label to its left.

The matching pants continue the theme, with not a thread or button out of place. The rear interior waistband mirrors the interior collar of the jersey, with an embroidered “Gehrig” and “Spalding” manufacturer’s label applied. Please note that the matching cap is presented as its own lot immediately following the uniform. A photocopy of Christina Gehrig’s will, with redacted names, will be included in the lot. Graded MEARS A10. LOA from MEARS, A10. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

80005

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1934 Lou Gehrig Tour of Japan Game Worn Cap1934 Lou Gehrig Tour of Japan Game Worn Cap

Both literally and fi guratively the crowning fi nale of the full Tour of Japan uniform listed in the preceding lot, this deep navy cap represents the fi rst known survivor from the famed 1934 Tour. It joins just two other Gehrig hats, both Yankee models, to have been placed upon the hobby’s auction block in the past dozen years, the scarcest of all Gehrig uniform components.

While modern Major League caps are maddeningly indistinguishable from those available to the general populace, such was not the case in the pre-war era, and certainly not for this historic barnstorming excursion. As if the provenance of its pairing with Gehrig’s jersey and pants from the Tour were not enough, the interior leather headband is artfully embroidered “7 1/8 L. Gehrig.” A patriotic white and red embroidered “US” appears above the visor, with a red button at the peak. The cardboard interior of the brim has stiffened with age but remains unbroken, as could be reported of the interior headband. Only a small scattering of moth holes at front must be noted as liabilities, discounting the apparent light sweat staining of the interior. A truly marvelous relic from the fi nal days of the Ruth/Gehrig age. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

80006

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Circa 1900 Adrian “Cap” Anson Signed Baseball

Though this rookie with the 1871 Rockford Forest Citys would prove to be baseball’s first great star and the founder of the 3,000 Hit Club, Anson remains one of the toughest autographs to locate on the defining tool of his trade. While his post-baseball employment in Chicago city government has provided the hobby with more autographs than just about any other 19th century star, the amount of Cap Anson autographed horsehide to have reached the hobby could be counted on Mordecai Brown’s pitching hand.

This Official National League baseball convincingly presents as a six-figure single, but we must report that the jet black side panel signature was enhanced by an early owner. The experts at PSA/DNA also make note of signature removals throughout, though we can detect no instances of this with the naked eye. An ancient coating of shellac accounts for the tobacco shade of the toning. Despite any shortcomings, the key, undisputed fact that this is a genuine Cap Anson signed baseball should not be dismissed. For all but the smallest fraction of a percentile of collectors lacking Anson in their Hall of Fame or 3,000 Hit collection, this may well be the only opportunity to change that status. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

80007

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1914 Boston “Miracle Braves” Team Signed Baseball from the George Tyler Estate

Arguably the most inspirational lot in this Platinum Night auction, the presented team signed sphere would serve well as a reminder to never give up, even if the odds seem hopelessly stacked against you. The 1914 Braves knew the feeling well, marking the nation’s anniversary on July 4th at the bottom of the National League rankings, a full fi fteen games out of fi rst place. Approaching the midpoint of the season, it appeared that merely repeating their fi fth place fi nish in 1913 was an optimistic goal.

But instead the Braves strode into the most torrid pace in professional baseball history, claiming victory in seventy of their fi nal eighty-nine games to fi nish a full ten games ahead of the second place New York Giants in the National League pennant race. The utter domination would continue through the World Series, where the Braves swept the Philadelphia Athletics in four games, marking the unceremonious end (with some help from the rogue Federal League) to Connie Mack’s fi rst great dynasty.

Just a small handful of team signed baseballs from this remarkable chapter in baseball history have survived to see the dawn of the twenty-fi rst century, and here we offer the fi nest yet encountered, consigned by the family of star pitcher George Tyler. The ONL (Tener) sphere is autographed by twenty-eight comeback kids, most boldly by Hall of Famer Rabbit Maranville, whose seventy-eight RBI’s led the offense. Fellow legend Johnny Evers is here as well, along with the full starting line-up of Gowdy, Schmidt, Deal, Gilbert, Mann, Connolly, starting pitchers Rudolph, Strand, Tyler and manager George Stallings. All listed names are readily legible, with signature boldness ranging from 1.5/10 to 7/10. Any condition issues must be forgiven in light of the tremendous scarcity. A remarkable new hobby “fi nd” makes its debut in this Platinum Night auction. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

80008

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Circa 1915 Eddie Plank Single Signed Baseball, Only Example Known!

He learned his trade on the blood-soaked grounds of America’s most hallowed battlefi eld, fashioning his slab of baseball immortality with a sidearmed curveball that earned him 326 Major League victories. The third winningest southpaw of all time behind Warren Spahn and Steve Carlton, “Gettysburg Eddie” is best recalled for his fourteen seasons of service to the fi rst great Philadelphia Athletics dynasty. Just eight and a half years after pitching his last game, Plank fell victim to a fatal stroke at age fi fty, ensuring that his signature would remain one of the most challenging of all twentieth century stars.

But while Plank is a rare sight in any autograph format, he has only been encountered one time in single signed baseball format. You’re looking at it. To be fair, the leather that comprises the skin of the baseball did not begin life in its current spherical format, but was instead a leather satchel once belonging to the star lefty, who wrote his name as a means of identifi cation. This story was confi rmed to us by Steve Grad at PSA/DNA, who saw the signature before its transformation soon after the collector purchased it from the Plank estate.

The deeply toned leather competes with the black fountain pen ink for contrast, but the autograph would likely rate a 5/10 on a white ball. It is still instantly apparent and legible against the dark background, and quibbles over condition or the somewhat rudimentary stitching that binds the leather around the guts of a genuine baseball are silly considering the singular nature of the piece. The experts at PSA/DNA likewise confi rm that they have never seen another Plank single, so this offering represents the defi nitive “now or never” moment. Bid accordingly. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

80009

“The greatest pitcher I ever saw was Eddie Plank. He had everything. But most of all, he had brains.”

— Ty Cobb

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Late 1920’s Lou Gehrig Single Signed Baseball

The New York Yankees has supplied the sporting world with true icons of the game ever since Babe Ruth took up Big Apple residence at the start of the 1920 season. Derek Jeter today carries the mantle he inherited from Mantle, who took it from Joe DiMaggio, who singled and doubled off Cleveland’s ace Bob Feller to extend his hitting streak to nineteen on June 2, 1941, the day the great Iron Horse drew his fi nal breath. Surely, after Jeter’s pinstriped deuce joins the rest of the gang in Monument Park, there will be another. Love the Yankees or hate them, the magic is undeniable.

But in that elite brotherhood memorialized beyond the center fi eld fence of the new Stadium, Lou Gehrig commands a certain reverence that even the Babe, the Clipper and the Mick cannot. Gehrig had been the antithesis of the prima donna athlete, quietly brilliant in the shadow of the game’s greatest fi gure, unfailing in his fi delity to his team and the simple dignity of his labors. For fourteen seasons, Gehrig never called in sick, playing through broken bones and concussions which many today believe served a signifi cant role in his fatal illness.

Taken far too soon, and perhaps never fully appreciated during his life, Gehrig provided the hobby with just a tiny fraction of the single signed spheres produced by his rotund slugging cohort. Ruth singles outnumber Gehrigs by a factor of one hundred, and solo Gehrig spheres predating the Babe’s Bronx departure in 1934 are all but non-existent. But here we fi nd the defi nitive example.

The elegantly scripted side panel signature appears in ideal unpersonalized format, retaining a boldness rated a solid nine on a ten point scale. The Offi cial American League ball is only lightly and evenly toned between its red and blue stitching, the bold “E.S. Barnard” presidential stamping limiting its possible vintage to the span between 1927 and 1931. It is a baseball artifact at once unassuming and brilliant, and, as such, a fi tting tribute to its creator. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

80010

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1923 Christy Mathewson Single Signed Baseball

In the rough and tumble Dead Ball Era of our national pastime, when the sport was populated by brawling drunks and illiterate farmhands, Matty was recognized almost as much for his gentlemanly comportment as he was for his remarkable Hall of Fame abilities. As commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis famously eulogized the fallen baseball hero, “He was an inspiration to everybody, and may we have more of his kind.” The 373-game winning right-hander autographed this Offi cial American League (Johnson) ball just two years before his untimely demise, the delayed result of a World War I gas attack.

This early passing, and the eight and a half decades that have since elapsed, have conspired to deny the collecting hobby of all but a meager few autograph exemplars, particularly on the hide of a baseball. In fact, fewer than fi ve Matty singles have been offered by major auction houses in the past dozen years. This is perhaps the fi nest of that skimpy bunch, providing a boldly penned sweet spot signature which survives at a conservative 7/10. Surface abrasions, likely the result of years rolling around in a dresser drawer, represent the entirety of condition problems, and make it diffi cult to discern the month of the date penned by Big Six beneath his autograph: “— 30, 1923.”

It should go without saying, of course, that such deviations from perfection must be forgiven in light of the tremendous scarcity, and our catalog imagery should clearly indicate that the signature remains bold and unmistakable. A rare opportunity for the advanced single signed baseball collector, and one which is unlikely to be repeated in the near future. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

80011

“You can learn little from victory. You can learn everything from defeat.”

— Christy Mathewson

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1926 Hughie “Eeh Yah” Jennings Single Signed Baseball

Though Jennings is best recalled in baseball history for his comical stork-legged pose and battle cry of “Ee-Yah,” his was a life steeped in shared tragedy. A bean ball during his playing career and and a 1911 automobile crash from a bridge each left Jennings teetering for days at the brink of death. Best man at his dear friend John McGraw’s wedding in 1897, he likewise served as a pallbearer at the young bride’s funeral just two years later. It is widely theorized that this physical and emotional trauma, paired with the stress of taking the managerial reins of the New York Giants when McGraw himself fell ill, caused the nervous breakdown which rendered Jennings unable to report to 1926 spring training and ultimately contributed to his 1928 demise.

Jennings’ health had apparently shown temporary improvement by June 5, 1926, when he appeared at the Polo Grounds to watch the Giants, with McGraw back at the helm, win a one-to-nothing pitchers’ duel over their rival Brooklyn Dodgers. From this contest derives one of the rarest and most coveted singles Heritage has yet offered, a spectacular ONL (Heydler) sphere gorgeously inscribed by the Hall of Fame manager:

Best wishes from Hugh “Eeh-Yah” Jennings, New York Base Ball Club, June 5, 1926.

Jennings remains one of the toughest challenges for collectors of 20th century Hall of Fame singles, and the 8.5/10 black fountain pen ink utilized here establishes the presented example as the fi nest of that microscopic supply. The addition of Jennings’ famous nickname and closing notation only enhances its tremendous appeal. The ball itself is attractively toned with minor handling which causes no detriment. We expect intense interest in this offering, so bidders are advised to prepare for a battle. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1947 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball

Spectacularly preserved OAL (Harridge) sphere is consigned to this Platinum Night auction by the gentleman who acquired it personally from the Babe on August 5, 1947 in Indianapolis, where the faltering Ruth was attending an American Legion baseball game in which our consignor was a participant. Now eighty-one years old, the owner reports that the ball was placed in a box in a cedar chest and essentially forgotten for six decades, and we can fi nd no physical evidence that would suggest otherwise.

Ruth’s blue fountain pen sweet spot signature registers at a remarkable 9/10, placing the baseball in the top percentile of all known examples. The pale horsehide has mellowed perhaps half a shade from its original starkness to a creamy vanilla tone, and the factory stamping exhibits considerable fading but is still easily recognizable as offi cial American League issue. The search for any spotting, scuffi ng or other signs of age proves futile.

Babe Ruth single signed baseballs have been the hobby’s most consistent performer for well over a decade, but the truly elite examples have seen their values expand exponentially. Every good baseball autograph collection begins with a Ruth single. A truly great one begins here. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Letter of provenance from consignor.

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1951 St. Louis Browns Team Signed Baseball with Eddie Gaedel, Bill Veeck

When Browns owner Bill Veeck got the impression that the diminutive Gaedel might be tempted to swing at a pitch, he warned the three-foot seven inch batter that he had taken out a million dollar insurance policy on his life, and that he would have a rifl e’s crosshairs trained upon him from the stadium roof should the bat leave his shoulder. Little Eddie would take Veeck’s warning to heart, drawing the most famous four-pitch walk in Major League history, stopping twice on his jog to fi rst base to bow to the crowd’s standing ovation. American League president Will Harridge was not quite so amused, accusing Veeck of making a mockery of the game and immediately voiding Gaedel’s contract. Veeck responded with a threat to demand a ruling on Yankees shortstop and MVP Phil Rizzuto, requiring a determination as to whether Scooter was “a short ballplayer or a tall midget.”

Today Gaedel’s autograph is considered the most coveted rarity of all post-war Major Leaguers, with just a handful of examples surfacing in the hobby market. Here we fi nd the only known team ball, autographed August 19, 1951, Gaedel’s single day of Browns service. His black fountain pen ink signature rates 7/10 on the side panel of the presented OAL (Harridge) sphere, joined by twenty other Browns including Veeck (later signature), Taylor (twice), Tobin, Long, Kennedy, Hogue, Garver and Young. Quality averages 7/10. Scuffi ng underneath the signatures strongly suggests this was a ball actually used in that famous game, ratcheting up the appeal of a ball with no lack thereof. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1952 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with Joe DiMaggio & Marilyn Monroe, Kissed by Marilyn!

The presented Offi cial American League (Harridge) baseball lived a dream shared by countless millions of red-blooded American males, smooched by the defi nitive blonde bombshell at the height of her Hollywood fame. If the vintage horsehide is still weak at the knees from the experience, however, it doesn’t show it, surviving with impressive strength to challenge for the title of most desirable post-war signed baseball on earth.

We begin with the ideal sweet spot pairing of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, whose romance and brief 1954 marriage established the pair as American history’s most famous couple. Joining the iconic lovebirds are twenty-six signatures from the World Champion 1952 Yankees, notably the rare rookie-format Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Johnny Mize, Billy Martin, Allie Reynolds, Gene Woodling and more. A pair of secretarial Casey Stengel signatures appear as well. Signature quality averages 7/10 with none dipping more than a point below.

The Mick fi nds even more reason to enjoy the 1952 season, inheriting not just DiMaggio’s coveted center fi eld position in the Bronx, but also the good fortune to appear on the sphere’s western panel, where Marilyn’s red lipstick kiss is instantly apparent.

Exceptional provenance enhances the monumental appeal, as a pair of included photographs document the ceremony during which the baseball was presented. The ball was one of fi fteen gifted to the victorious squad of a 20th Century Fox intramural softball league. Each team was represented by a studio star for its mascot, and it was the Marilyn team that took home the 1952 Championship. One photo fi nds the team posing with Ms. Monroe, each holding his baseball. A second pictures the wives, one of whom is the consignor of this lot. Also here is a February 1953 issue of Movies Magazine, which features the latter photo with the caption, “Guests at the only party Marilyn has given in her new home were the wives of the fi fteen 20th Century fi lm cutters. They won the studio’s softball championship and were on Marilyn’s team.”

Experienced Heritage clientele will recall the May 2006 Signature Auction in which the World Record for autographed baseballs was crushed with a $191,000 result for a baseball autographed by Joe and Marilyn. Adding joint sweet spot placement, a lipstick kiss from the prettier half of the couple, and the World Champion 1952 Yankees as well, this baseball should separate the men from the boys when the bidding war begins. Photographic documentation. Letter of provenance from consignor. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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“It was better than rooming with Joe Page.”

— Joe DiMaggio, on the topic of his marriage to Marilyn Monroe

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1961 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball, PSA NM-MT+ 8.5

Featuring a hard-slugging duo as sweet as the candy that shared its nickname, the 1961 Yankees and their fabled M&M boys stand in baseball history among the greatest of pinstriped editions. The Mick himself put it best when he told a reporter, “The best team I ever saw, and I really mean this, was the ‘61 Yankees. I never got to see the ‘27 Yankees. Everyone says that was the greatest team ever, but I think it would’ve been a great series if we’d have had the chance to play them.”

If Murderer’s Row would have presented a formidable challenge for the Kennedy-era crew, there could be few if any 1961 team signed spheres that could compete with the listed representation. The experts at PSA/DNA clearly agree, assigning matching grades of 8/10 on their painfully strict scale for both the autographs and the baseball itself, the ideal OAL (Cronin) variety. Their half point addition for “visual appeal” completes the scoring.

Twenty-six bold blue ballpoint autographs adorn the pale, blemish-free horsehide, with not a single instance of the clubhouse signatures which plague most Yankee balls from the era. Mantle and Berra share sweet spot duties, giving way to a World Championship cast of Maris, Ford, Howard, Richardson, Lopez, Terry, Blanchard, Skowron, Kubek, Boyer and more on the adjoining panels.

Unquestionably one of the fi nest autographed pieces of any format to derive from this hair-raising (and, for Maris, hair-losing) chapter of Yankee history, the presented baseball makes its fi rst hobby appearance on the Golden Anniversary of its birth. Full Grading LOA from PSA/DNA, NM-MT+ 8.5. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1984 Ronald “Reagan Reagan” Single Signed Baseball

A sibling squabble erupted earlier this year within the Reagan clan as the family and the nation recognized what would have been the hundredth birthday of the former President and towering icon of the modern American conservative movement. Biological son and namesake Ron Reagan wrote in his biographical My Father at 100 of his concerns that his father’s mental faculties had begun to betray him years before the news of his Alzheimer’s diagnosis had been made public. Of the elder Reagan’s October 1984 Presidential debate with Walter Mondale, Ron wrote, “My heart sank as he fl oundered his way through his responses, fumbling with his notes, uncharacteristically lost for words. He looked tired and bewildered.” Adopted son Michael Reagan took to the Internet with his response, “Ron, my brother, was an embarrassment to his father when he was alive and today he became an embarrassment to his mother.”

With this utterly unique offering, Heritage presents an artifact which could be considered supporting evidence in Ron’s case. It is one of twelve baseballs delivered to our consignor by the White House, a favor for a Republican Party donor who was involved with a youth baseball league. Eleven of the baseballs came back to our consignor properly signed, but this one stood out from the pack. In black ink far too bold to be denied, the President had mistakenly signed “Reagan Reagan.”

The allegation that our Commander in Chief may have been battling dementia in the midst of his Presidency is a serious one, and let there be no mistake that Heritage makes no judgment in the matter. But even as a mere curiosity, absent any troubling context, it’s a thoroughly unique Presidential artifact worthy of attention. Reagan single signed baseballs are rare and desirable in any format, and this oddest of variations provides the boldest sweet spot signature we’ve ever encountered. An unknown hand has adorned the northern and southern panels of the non-offi cial sphere “USA Sunbelt Champions 1984,” the baseball team for which the dozen balls were autographed. Mild foxing on the eastern panel remains clear of the signature and there is no other writing on the ball. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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“I wouldn’t even complain if a stray ball came

through the Oval Office window now and then.”

— Ronald Reagan

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1909 Pittsburgh Pirates Panoramic Photograph from The Paddy O’Connor Collection

It’s an image which may be familiar to some collectors, though the same could not be said of the format. This marvelous shot of the 1909 World Champions was reproduced on paper for several varieties of supplements originally issued with periodicals of the day, but the hobby always wondered when (and if) an original photograph might surface. Heritage Auctions is pleased to report that the wait has ended.

This fl awlessly preserved specimen derives from the personal collection of back-up catcher Paddy O’Connor, who stands fi fth from left with his teammates before a darkened vista of the newly constructed Forbes Field grandstand. The lower central caption, “Pittsburgh Base Ball Club, National League Champions 1909,” and the photographer’s marking “R.W. Johnston Studios of Pittsburgh Sep-1909,” would indicate that this image was captured very shortly before the historic clash of Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb in the 1909 World Series.

We fi nd the Old Dutchman standing third from right, joined by fellow future Hall of Famers Fred Clarke at far right and Vic Willis at dead center of the line-up. The image measures 9x31”, housed in its original frame bearing an ancient label from a framing shop in Springfi eld, MA, the town where O’Connor is buried. The entirety of condition fl aws is represented by a half-inch indentation at Dots Miller’s wrist, an issue which falls well clear of derailing our NRMT-MT+ rating.

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44


1911 Addie Joss Benefi t Game Panoramic Photograph

Those who joined us for our October 2005 Signature auction were surely struck by the $90,000 price realized for Frank “Home Run” Baker’s personal copy of this remarkable panoramic photograph. A quick check of the auction results database confi rmed everyone’s suspicions-it was indeed the highest price ever paid for an unsigned sports photo. And this makes perfect sense.

Consider the factors that propel such a piece to the pinnacle of sports photography collection. First, of course, is the exceptional collection of talent captured on fi lm. No fewer than nine Hall of Famers are pictured among the thirty-seven uniformed ballplayers: Cy Young (in his twenty-second and fi nal season), Napoleon Lajoie, Walter Johnson, Bobby Wallace, Frank “Home Run” Baker, Sam Crawford, Tris Speaker, Eddie Collins, and Ty Cobb, who appears third from the right in borrowed Indians gear, his Tigers uniform still in his luggage which never made it off the train. And, of course, we cannot forget the great “Shoeless Joe” Jackson, essentially a rookie having played in only thirty games prior to this season. Each and every one of these legends, appearing in uniform in a period photograph, commands tremendous attention from collectors. But a congregation of Dead Ball gods such as this could only have happened on this single day, July 24, 1911, as the Cleveland Naps took on the best in the American League in what could justifi ably be called the fi rst All-Star Game. It was the tragic death from meningitis of Hall of Fame pitcher Addie Joss that brought the best in the game to League Park, the only time prior to the birth of the modern All-Star Game in 1933 that so many different Major League uniforms shared a single diamond.

Next, we must remember how very rare this photograph was, even in 1911. The technology used to print these very special images was particularly expensive, and the run was very limited as a result. Each of the players pictured would have received a copy, and then a very small assortment of executives and VIP’s. That is all.

Finally, only a year from the centennial of this historic baseball event, just a tiny handful of the original small supply still exists. Vintage photography has so many enemies-water damage, tearing, creasing, Spring cleaning, you name it. The overwhelming majority of these prints have long ago found a fi nal resting place in the landfi ll, leaving he who can boast of one in his collection in truly elite company. And no collector could possibly set himself further apart than with the ownership of this, undoubtedly one of the fi nest examples of a Joss panoramic photo on earth. The only condition issues worthy of note are represented by an irregularly shaped area of emulsion loss (approximately the size of a silver dollar) at upper left and an area of damp-staining at far right. Neither of these concerns infringe upon the player images, leaving the prime focus unencumbered by any distractions. Vintage tape on verso appears to be the result of an ancient and long-lost framing job, as there are no tears to repair nor a single crease to reinforce. We encourage serious bidders to examine our enlargeable images online which will present the most accurate assessment of condition. Dimensions are 8x40”.

80019

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1924 Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, John McGraw Signed Large Photograph Presented to Jack Dempsey

Participants in our inaugural “Platinum Night” auction at last year’s Baltimore National will recall the incredible Christy Walsh Collection that anchored the event, comprised of rare and important artifacts from the estate of the fi rst sports agent. We have “The Christy Walsh Syndicate” to thank for this remarkable keepsake as well, a splendid oversized photograph gifted to the reigning Heavyweight Champion of the World, the legendary Jack Dempsey.

Experienced collectors will recognize the image, or at least similar shots featuring Walsh’s stable of sports stars typically found posing at the outskirts of a World Series contest. This illustrious crew stands shoulder to shoulder before the start of the Series which would ultimately earn the great Walter Johnson his sole World Championship. He and fellow Washington Senator Nick Altrock appear in their home whites in the shot, joined by Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, John McGraw, George Sisler and Christy Walsh in civilian garb. Each subject has applied a black fountain pen ink autograph at the lower edge, none dipping below a boldness of 8/10. Only Altrock’s surname is visible, suggesting that the matting job hides some edge damage—the image has not been examined outside of the frame. Some creasing along the upper edge, where “To Jack Dempsey = ‘Champ!’” is scripted in white paint, is apparent at certain angles to the light, but does little to distract. Otherwise the image presents very well.

The photo is matted and framed to 20x23”, with a sticker on verso identifying the piece as a former lot in the famous 1999 Barry Halper auction. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1925 Washington Senators Team Signed Panoramic Photograph

In baseball history, there were few more daunting shark tanks in which to swim than the American League of the 1920’s. If the Murderer’s Row-era Yankees didn’t get you, Connie Mack’s second great Athletics dynasty would. It’s actually no small surprise that two of the three American League fl ags earned during six decades of consistent mediocrity in our nation’s capital would come during this age of Junior Circuit brilliance. Pictured is the team that repeated as AL Champs the season after Walter Johnson earned his sole Fall Classic victory, appearing upon this marvelous oversized panorama certainly manufactured in strictly limited quantities for players and VIP’s.

Twenty-eight team members appear before a packed Griffi th Stadium grandstand, each subject applying his signature to his respective image. Most notable are Walter Johnson (8/10), Sam Rice (5/10), Goose Goslin (7/10), Bucky Harris (9/10), Stan Coveleski (2/10), Muddy Ruel (4/10), Tom Zachary (8/10), Joe Judge (7/10), Everett Scott (10/10), Roger Peckinpaugh (7/10), Al Schacht (9/10), Nick Altrock (8/10). Tate, Marberry and Jeanes have been deemed secretarial. The photo measures 10.5x18.5” and is housed in its original wood frame which expands the total dimensions by two inches on each side. Original lot sticker from the famous Barry Halper auction of 1999 remains affi xed. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1929 Philadelphia Athletics Team Signed Panoramic Photograph

Highly collectible and capable of realizing prices approaching $3,000 in its unsigned state, this glorious panorama fi rst offered in the famous Barry Halper sale takes on an elephantine appeal with the addition of twenty-seven autographs, representing almost every last man pictured, all the way down to the young mascot that kneels at center. Only Harold Ehmke is absent, suggesting that this may have once been the personal possession of the 1929 World Series Game One starter.

Those familiar with the composition of this squad, prominent in any educated discussion of the all-time greatest teams, will be intimately familiar with the cast of characters: Mack, Foxx, Cochrane, Collins, Grove, Simmons, Bishop, Dykes, Earnshaw, Miller, Boley and Haas. The signature quality ranges from a perfectly respectable 6/10 to a fl awless 10/10, with each entirely legible and all but a few falling quite comfortably into the 8/10 to 10/10 range. The photograph itself measures 7x30” in its original frame and exhibits none of the creasing or staining typical of large vintage photos, save for the smallest defect at the easternmost edge, clear of Earle Mack’s body. The photo is housed in what we believe to be the original frame, measuring 12.5x35.5”. An absolute dream piece for the uncompromising collector.

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52


Circa 1930 Babe Ruth Signed Oversized PhotographCirca 1930 Babe Ruth Signed Oversized Photograph

“I swing big, with everything I’ve got,” the Babe once famously reported. “I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can.” A continuation of that oversized theme survives here in the form of a rare and eminently desirable original 11x14” photograph of Ruth and his sidekick Lou Gehrig, autographed by the former in bold blue fountain pen ink.

This charming spring training shot is particularly appealing for a few reasons. Perhaps most notably, the vastness of this vintage print is quite rare for pre-war photography, derivative of an expensive process which would suggest the photo was created for a recipient of some notoriety. The few similarly large examples we’ve seen from Ruth have borne personalized inscriptions, as is the case with most Ruth signed photos of any scale. But the Babe adds only a “Best wishes from” salutation to his signature here, establishing this as the fi rst oversized Ruth signed photo we’ve ever encountered lacking an identifi ed benefi ciary.

While condition problems seem to gravitate to oversized vintage photography, this specimen bucks the trend admirably, with not a single visual distraction worthy of note. An investment-quality piece for the collector who understands what a special opportunity this offering represents. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1933 Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Signed Photograph.

Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, as fi rst baseman Lou Gehrig and outfi elder Babe Ruth fi nd themselves in the unfamiliar role of “little guy” when standing next to their hulking Red Sox counterparts Smead Jolley and Dale Alexander. This great Yankee Stadium shot is clearly meant to be a “study in sluggers,” as Jolley and Alexander would end the 1933 season in second and third place for the Sox with nine and fi ve long balls respectively. Ruth and Gehrig would combine for sixty-six.

Obviously it’s the men in pinstripes who steal the show here, and their Yankees uniform is noteworthy as the majority of Ruth/Gehrig signed photos derive from their barnstorming tours rather than their shared Bronx tenure. Ruth and Alexander provide signatures rating 9/10 and 10/10 respectively, while the pair of fi rst basemen are a couple shades lighter at 7/10. The 7x9” image exhibits a degree of handling wear, with tack holes at the corners, some damage at lower right, and scattered bends and ripples, but nothing which negatively affects the autographs or the photo’s central focus. Vintage tape on verso repairs minor tears at lower edge. News service stamping on verso dates the image to April 13, 1933, opening day at Yankee Stadium and most likely the day Ruth and Gehrig received their 1932 World Championship rings. Photo derives from the Jolley estate. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1939 Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Class Signed First Day Cover, PSA/DNA Mint 9

The identity of a sleepy little town in upstate New York was transformed forever on June 12, 1939, the day the ribbon was cut at the newly founded Baseball Hall of Fame on the shores of Lake Otsego. Though Cooperstown had enjoyed some limited fame with its controversial proclamation as baseball’s birthplace, never had the eyes of the nation been so keenly focused upon the leafy hamlet until the day that the greatest living ballplayers convened to receive the game’s highest honor. This exceedingly rare fi rst day cover, affi xed with four newly released three-cent stamps commemorating baseball’s centennial, bears the postmark of that historic date and is autographed by the iconic eleven known to history as the Hall’s inaugural class:

G.C. Alexander, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Walter Johnson, Larry Lajoie, Connie Mack, Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, George Sisler, J. Honus Wagner and Cy Young (twice).

Joining this elite brotherhood are the signatures of ruling Commissioner of Baseball and future Hall of Famer Kenesaw Mountain Landis, and an unidentifi ed signature notated “PM,” ostensibly the postmaster of Cooperstown. It should be noted that United States Postmaster General James A. Farley was in attendance this day, but the signature is clearly not his. All signatures retain every last degree of boldness they enjoyed upon their initial application, with mild toning of the envelope’s glue the only possible stone to throw. We couldn’t imagine a fi ner surviving specimen, and PSA/DNA bolsters this opinion with its Mint 9 rating, a grade rarely delivered by the service’s exacting experts. One of the most important and desirable autographed pieces in the hobby, a granite cornerstone for the fi nest of private collections. Encapsulated PSA/DNA Mint 9.

80025

58


1939 Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Class Signed Program.

Extraordinary autograph display is as regal as they come, both in terms of the personnel represented and the magnificent black fountain pen exemplars each provided to a witness of the June 12, 1939 opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Whether by chance or pure stroke of genius, the lucky attendee for the celebration of Baseball’s Centennial chose the rear inside cover of his Doubleday Field program to present to the honored legends for signing, creating the finest aesthetics imaginable for these “cornerstone” enshrinees. From top to bottom, we encounter the following:

Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Connie Mack, George Sisler, G.C. Alexander, Tris Speaker, Babe Ruth, Cy Young, J. Honus Wagner, Larry Lajoie.

It must be noted that the front and rear cover of the program have become detached from the spine, leaving the eventual new owner with the choice of either submitting the cover for a rather simple restoration and reaffixing, or to mat and frame the signed page for greater enjoyment. Our instincts would lead us to the latter. The signed page exhibits some chipping along the right edge, some inconsequential toning and mild creasing. Our catalog imagery should properly indicate that the distraction is minimal at best. The program is otherwise complete and free of any flaws of note. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

80026

60


1939-43 Mel Ott Game Bat Signed by 1945 New York Giants Team

Important artifact dates to the year the high-stepping Giants slugger made the 500 Home Run Club a trio, the last complete season posted by the Hall of Fame outfi elder. The signature model Hillerich & Bradsby’s labeling actually dates the lumber to the 1939-43 era, but somehow the bat was spared the trauma of duty in the hands of the Manhattan long ball artist, instead enjoying a relatively peaceful slumber before being passed around the Giants dugout during the closing days of the Second World War.

Ott himself is most prominent among the extraordinarily bold black fountain pen signatures that adorn the barrel, joined by fellow future Hall of Famer Ernie Lombardi and notables Nap Reyes, Adolfo Luque, Van Mungo, Bill Jurges, Phil Weintraub, Buddy Kerr, Johnny Rucker, Bill Voiselle and more. None of the twenty-seven signatures dips below 9/10 in strength.

The bat is crafted from thirty-four ounces of blonde ash and measures thirty-fi ve inches, perfectly matching Ott’s factory ordering records for the period. PSA/DNA has assigned the bat a grade of GU5, the highest possible rating for a bat lacking game use. LOA from PSA/DNA (bat). Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autographs). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs).

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1939-43 Mel Ott Game Bat Signed by 1945 New York Giants Team

Important artifact dates to the year the high-stepping Giants slugger made the 500 Home Run Club a trio, the last complete season posted by the Hall of Fame outfi elder. The signature model Hillerich & Bradsby’s labeling actually dates the lumber to the 1939-43 era, but somehow the bat was spared the trauma of duty in the hands of the Manhattan long ball artist, instead enjoying a relatively peaceful

Every time I sign a ball, and there have been thousands, I thank my luck that I wasn’t born Coveleski or Wambsganss or Peckinpaugh.

— Mel Ott

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1940 Joe DiMaggio Signed Uniform Player’s Contract1940 Joe DiMaggio Signed Uniform Player’s Contract

A batting crown (.381 average) and an American League MVP Award in 1939 provided the superstar center fi elder with no shortage of leverage for negotiating a salary for 1940, and here we fi nd Joltin’ Joe agreeing to the sum of $32,500. Sure to thrill even the most casual of baseball fans, this Uniform Player’s Contract assures the Hall of Fame legend’s services to the New York Yankees for the 1940 season, one in which he would again top the American League with a .352 batting average while driving in over 130 runs. DiMaggio initials the fi rst page to assert his acceptance of the salary fi gure, then signs a complete “Joseph DiMaggio” autograph on the second page, adding his “2150 Beach St.” address. The contract exhibits original storage folds, and twin punch holes for fi ling, but otherwise exhibits no condition issues of note. One of the most important documents from this American icon to reach the auction block, for the serious collector and baseball historian. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1943 Babe Ruth Signed Fielder’s Glove with Extraordinary Provenance

Ever since young New Yorkers clambered to the railing of the Polo Grounds to meet the newly arrived Boston transplant in 1920, the autograph of Babe Ruth has reigned as the most popular in the collecting hobby. But as the Babe’s fame and belly swelled throughout the course of his professional career and beyond, his head never grew to match. He remained one of the most approachable athletes in history, and the most generous of signers. It is only due to the massive demand that Ruth’s signature maintains a lofty price tag, as signed baseballs, photos and album pages survive as the most common of pre-war players.

There are exceptions, however, to the theme of availability, and we encounter an example here, one of just two Babe Ruth single signed gloves to appear within a major auction in the past decade. We can only hypothesize as to the glaring scarcity of signed gloves, but one can assume that the high cost relative to balls and photos played a role. One could also imagine that a number of signed gloves have indeed existed, but the call of the sandlot proved irresistible for most young owners, dooming the signatures to the brutality of play.

Young Jim Headley was clearly not your typical youngster, however, a fact borne out by his incredible dedication to the sale of war stamps as a carrier boy for the Akron Beacon Journal newspaper. As an included photocopy of a May 22, 1942 issue of the paper indicates, Headley was one of the boys responsible for selling well over four million war stamps, outpacing every other newspaper in the country of a comparable size. The prize for the boys’ patriotic dedication was a June 23, 1943 celebration at the Cleveland Public Auditorium where Babe Ruth, Jim Cagney and other celebrities would applaud their efforts.

An included 8x10” photo from that event provides ironclad provenance, with a beaming young Jim looking on as Babe Ruth autographs his Pinky Higgins endorsed glove manufactured by local Cleveland sporting goods retailer “The Newman Stern Co.” The black fountain pen signature aligns perfectly to the photo, mellowed to some degree over the passing decades but still readily legible from any reasonable viewing distance. Finally, we have Jim’s ticket for admittance to the show, bearing a vintage ink notation on verso that reads “Jim went to Cleveland with Mr. Chapes of Beacon Journal Wed 25, 1943, reward for selling 58,091 10 cent defense stamps. Came home with a B.B. mit (sic) autographed by Babe Ruth.” Now the pride and joy of a patriotic young man can elevate your Ruth collection to a place only a tiny handful could reach. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1940’s Baseball Stars Multi-Signed Glove with Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio

Extraordinary relic was the pride and joy of young Jan Dolcater, a resident of Tampa, Florida who took advantage of Major League Baseball’s annual southern migration to compile one of the most impressive rosters of autographs we’ve yet encountered. While there is a percentage of lesser names among the forty-seven signers, Dolcater was clearly a discerning young man when it came to his glove, choosing his targets wisely. The Hall of Fame is disproportionately represented, with thirteen now immortalized in Cooperstown bronze:

Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Warren Spahn, Bobby Doerr, Joe Cronin, Ernie Lombardi, Hank Greenberg, Bob Feller, Stan Musial, Hal Newhouser, Bill McKechnie, Bucky Walters.

Other notables include: Johnny Pesky, Johnny Sain, Marty Marion, Harry Brecheen, Dom DiMaggio, Al Schacht, Tom Henrich, Birdie Tebbetts.

While any single item blessed by the touch of so many diamond legends is worthy of attention, the unique medium of a baseball glove sets this specimen apart—almost never do signed gloves of this vintage surface. Perhaps even more noteworthy is the simply spectacular condition of the piece, providing boldness of 8/10 or better for each of the forty-seven autographs without exception. Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

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Circa 1950 Bud Abbott & Lou Costello Signed“Who’s on First?” Photograph

A roster comprised of the most unusually named ballplayers in the game’s history served as the premise of the canonical comedy routine that stands to this day as the defi ning work of Abbott and Costello’s partnership. One might reasonably assume, therefore, that photographs such as the presented example are widely available, but that assumption is negated by the fact that this is the fi rst signed photograph of the routine to reach the major hobby auction block in the past dozen years.

The few autographed items relating to this side-splitting battle of wits between a befuddled prospective ballplayer and the quirky team’s manager are typically vinyl recordings of the routine, though a signed baseball did emerge eight years ago, realizing a price just short of $8,000 at auction. From a display standpoint, this relic has all the others beat. The black fountain pen signatures of each comedian waver a point at most from perfection, and the 7x10” image likewise provides no cause for complaint. A charming and quite possibly unique piece of pure, unadulterated Americana, sure to charm generations to come. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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Costello: St. Louis has a good outfi eld?Abbott: Oh, absolutely.

Costello: The left fi elder’s name?Abbott: Why.

Costello: I don’t know, I just thought I’d ask.Abbott: Well, I just thought I’d tell you.

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1960 Mickey Mantle 300th Career Home Run Baseball

On the twenty-fi rst anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s brave and heartbreaking farewell, fellow pinstriped legend Mickey Mantle again made Independence Day a memorable one for Yankees fans, taking Washington Senators pitcher Hal Woodeshick deep in the fi rst inning at Griffi th Stadium. The blast would establish Mantle as the fi rst switch hitter to summit the 300 home run plateau, and the eighteenth slugger in Major League history to accomplish the feat. The home run would prove to be one of forty at the close of the 1960 season, the last that Mantle would top American League long ball artists.

The Mick was able to retrieve the historic sphere after it hurdled the outfi eld wall, and years later he would donate it to the Little League Museum in Baxter Springs, Kansas, just fi fteen miles from his Joplin, Missouri childhood home. There it joined other Mantle artifacts including his Gold Glove Award, 500th home run baseball, 1000th RBI ball and fi rst career home run baseball. A pair of photos of that museum display is included in this lot, along with an enlarged copy of the newspaper coverage of the game. After years of display, the museum deaccessioned the Mantle material and it was sold at public auction in early 1997.

Over a decade later, the 300 home run ball reappears in this Platinum Night Auction. The baseball has developed an amber hue over the passing half century, and a distinctive tape stain crosses the hand applied “300,” perfectly matching the image from the Baxter Springs display. Ironclad provenance, milestone cachet and derivation from the hard-slugging height of the M&M era? What could be better? Photos from Mantle museum display.

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1972 Roberto Clemente Signed Personal Check

The tragic Hall of Famer’s autograph could not be considered “common” in any format, but collectors of signed checks have been bedeviled for decades by the scarcity of these offi cial documents. Perhaps two or three will change hands at auction each year, but here we encounter the fi nest of that supply, Clemente’s blue ink rating a stellar 10/10 on a check free of any folds, tears or stains.

The date of “May 10, 1972” and the “Atlanta Motor Hotel” stamped payee correspond, as expected, to the last of a two-game series at the Braves’ Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Seventy dollars is paid from the star outfi elder’s “Mellon National Bank and Trust Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania” account.

Clemente led the unsuccessful Pirates charge this day, going three for four with a double in the eight to four defeat. Just eight months later, the newly initiated member of the 3,000 Hit Club would perish at sea, bringing an end to one of the game’s most brilliant careers, and securing Clemente’s status as one of the toughest autographs of post-war Hall of Famers. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1972 Roberto Clemente 3,000th Hit Full Ticket, Only Known Example

It’s hard not to believe in fate, in the benevolence of the Baseball Gods, when considering that the noble Clemente recorded his 3,000th career hit during the last of his 2,433 regular season games. Just three months later his airplane, loaded with supplies for the victims of a Nicaraguan earthquake, would fall into the sea, ending the life of one of the few athletes truly worthy of the label of “hero.”

Stubs from this otherwise inconsequential game—the Pirates had long since locked up the National League East to ultimately finish eleven games ahead of the second place Cubs—rarely surface at public auction. Heritage realized a price of $4,182 for a stub in May 2005, one of just four to pass through our offices. But this is the first full ticket from that contest known to exist, and there’s no reason to think it won’t be the last as well.

The untorn ticket which would have supplied the owner with a third row view of history exhibits mild bending but none of the typical staining or tearing found in period paper. PSA encapsulation of this exceedingly rare relic provides both protection and unquestioned authenticity.

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“If I could sleep, I could hit .400.”— Roberto Clemente

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1980’s Mickey Mantle Signed Index Cards Lot of 100

The legendary Yankee once joked that he expected the following response from St. Peter when he encountered him at the Pearly Gates of Heaven: “Sorry Mickey, but because of the way you lived on Earth, you can’t come in. But, before you leave, would you autograph these baseballs for Him?”

And if death is anything at all like life, you can bet that Mickey remains hunched over cartons of baseballs, wrist cramping, back stiff, signing away. Autograph shows served as Mantle’s main source of income for the last decade of his life, and while the huge demand for his signature is still not entirely satisfi ed, a Mickey Mantle autograph could not be considered “rare” under the strict defi nition of the term.

There are a few exceptions to the rule, however, and perhaps the most glaring of them is presented here. Mantle signed baseballs and photos are everywhere. Bats and jerseys are less common but still readily available. But Mantle signed index cards exist in the thinnest of populations. In fact, this presentation of 100 represents, by far, the largest assembly we’ve ever encountered.

Each blank card measures 4.5x6” in size and bears a fl awlessly rendered black ballpoint ink signature from the iconic center fi elder. None falls below 9/10 in strength, and all cards are free of creasing, tearing or staining. The winning bidder will effectively control the market on Mantle signed index cards, creating a unique opportunity for dealers and investors alike. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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78


1988 “The 500 Home Run Club” Original Artwork by Ron Lewis.

The hundreds of signed prints created from this work has made the image one of the most recognizable in the hobby and established this as unquestionably the most famous work from Ron Lewis’ sizable catalog of sports-themed art. “The Original Eleven,” as they are typically called, mix magic and mastery as each appears in his youthful prime and most memorable uniform style against a backdrop of the old Yankee Stadium. While reproductions number in the tens or hundreds of thousands, there is only one original work, and this is it.

The massive 30x57” acrylic on canvas was commissioned prior to the famous Atlantic City summit of the game’s greatest living sluggers, where they joined forces to create some of the most popular signed collectibles in the modern hobby. The expanded dimensions of the original provides stunning detail lost in the conversion to smaller prints—even the facsimile signatures on the Louisville Sluggers are handled with exacting care. Individually, each of the eleven portraits is sure to impress fans of photorealistic artwork—together, the effect is mesmerizing.

When it comes to investing potential for fi ne collectibles, one-of-a-kind status and universal recognition will always take you far, and the offered lot is the defi nition of each. Mint condition. Interested bidders be advised—you’ll need some serious wall space for this enormous eye-catcher! Third party shipping required.

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Standard size poster is pictured for scale. It is not included in this lot.

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1998 Joe DiMaggio, Study for “Yankee Clipper” Original Artwork by LeRoy Neiman

The pose will be instantly recognizable to any student of the legendary sports artist’s work, as well as most fans of the late, great Joe DiMaggio, who signed boatloads of the lithograph printed from Neiman’s “Yankee Clipper” original. This brightly colored pastel on artist’s paper represents one of the fi nal steps in the evolution of Neiman’s famous work, and a comparison to the later oil on canvas with reveal the identical positioning of Joltin’ Joe and his famous swing, the yellow bursts of spectators and the deep navy of the stadium structure.

Neiman autographs and dates the image “LeRoy Neiman ‘98” at lower center, and identifi es the work “Joe DiMaggio, Study for ‘Yankee Clipper’” at lower right. The image area measures fi fteen inches square, tastefully matted and framed to fi nal dimensions of 28x28”.

This is one of two Neiman originals presented within the Heritage “Platinum Night” auction. Though this most famous artist ever to work in the sporting realm is notoriously prolifi c, his iconic images are intensely coveted are fi ercely pursued when made available. We expect investment-minded bidders to be keeping close watch on this offering. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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82


1875 Prescott & White CDV Hartford Dark Blues SGC 80 EX/NM 6 – Newly Discovered Example!

Nestled in between a pair of musty pages of a literary volume, an account of the battles of the Civil War, comes one of the more surprising new discoveries of recent years—a very rare, fresh and seemingly uncirculated CDV of the 1875 Hartford Dark Blues (or Blue Stockings), a card that features one of the more significant players of the 19th century in pitcher William “Candy” Cummings (1848-1924). Cummings (pictured in the back row, center) is given credit for inventing the curveball, now standard issue in the arsenal of every Major League pitcher.

The invention helped earn Cummings a place in Cooperstown among men who claim membership in the Hall thanks in part to his innovation. His role of president of the International League (the first minor league) cements his status as a true baseball pioneer. Photographic images of Cummings are almost non-existent. This CDV represents the only photo of Cummings made available during his baseball career. The Dark Blues finished second in 1875, bolstered by a career season for Cummings who went 35-12 with an eyebrow raising 1.60 ERA.

The first ‘75 Hartford Blues CDV’s known portrayed the team in front of a blank, lifeless backdrop. In the Heritage Signature sale of April 2009 we offered the first known copy upon which the team is shown inside an elegantly decorated room, resulting in a aristocratic aura worthy of the now historic team. Of the handful of examples that have been made available at auction or that rest in private hands, this is only the second copy to offer this photo treatment. The team is posed in full uniform with a few holding a tool of their trade. An array of caps is dispersed as decoration.

This example is the second to earn a SGC 80 EX/NM 6 assessment, thanks to the fragile but loving pages. The photo is virtually mint. The image offers string detail quality and contrast. The thin card mount is 4.125x2.5” with barely discernable edge wear and one tiny surface “dot” on the obverse, which is all that keeps this amazing find from being the finest technically graded copy recorded to date. Hardly a second thought would be given had the label read “84 NM 7.”

The flat black reverse surface is as perfect as one could dream from a 135+ year old artifact. The bottom area offers completely legible “Prescott & White” and “Hartford” gold metallic text identifying the photographer and studio location. A truly stunning card and a significant addition to the hobby collective.

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84


1888 N403 Yum Yum Tobacco Roger Connor, Redemption Back SGC 60 EX 5

The most challenging and rewarding genre of baseball card collecting is the rarifi ed world of the late 19th century. Presented is a key card from series known as N403 or the Yum Yum Tobacco, an issue considered tremendously rare even by Victorian-era standards. Little is known about the endangered Yum Yum beyond the Chicago, IL derivation from August Beck & Co., but there is no mystery about the extreme rarity. We do know there are over fi fty subjects cataloged, with only a total of eighty-six cards graded by both of the most widely-utilized third-party grading services.

Why these treasured collectibles are so exceedingly diffi cult to fi nd seemingly rests with a redemption offer advertised on the backs of a percentage of cards from the N402 Yum Yum Actress edition. To date no baseball subject carried this rare reverse treatment. Until now...

Offered for the fi rst time at auction is an extremely rare N403 Yum Yum of early home run king and Baseball Hall of Famer Roger Connor, featuring an August Beck & Co. verso with the Yum Yum redemption offer. Roger Connor (1853-1931) was the premier slugger of his era. His 138 career home runs over eighteen seasons set the benchmark which stood until a man named Ruth raised the bar to seemingly astronomical new heights. Connor was enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veteran’s Committee in 1976, and is noted for clubbing the very fi rst grand slam in Major League Baseball history.

The offer on verso of this intense rarity reads, “SMOKE and CHEW ‘YUM YUM.’ Upon the return of 100 of these Photographs, we will send you by mail one Elegant Japanned Tin Patent Folding Lunch or Picnic Box. AUG. BECK & Co. Chicago, Ill.” Never before has this offer been seen on the back of a baseball subject, and is very possibly the explanation why these cards are so rare. The card has been graded SGC 60 EX 5. A very attractive high-end example, this is the second-fi nest copy known of a total population of only three. The card offers strong photo quality and light signs of wear at the corners. The back has some light soiling which is quickly overlooked for the all-important Yum Yum back stamp. A quality example of a major 19th century Hall of Famer from one of the rarest baseball card releases. Without question, this is a card that would fi ttingly serve as the crowning touch to any advanced vintage card collection.

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1909 E95 Philadelphia Caramel Christy Mathewson SGC 88 NM/MT 8 – The Finest Example Known!

This simply stunning artifact earns high marks in each and every category of judgment (except spelling!), beginning, of course, with the identity of the man it honors. The inaugural class Hall of Fame pitcher is captured just before the apex of his storied career, framed against a vibrant vista of gold and green. His face conveys the look of determination that would earn him a third place tie with G.C. Alexander on the career victories chart.

Joining the most famous (Wagner, Cobb, Plank) and infamous (Merkle, Cicotte) ballplayers of the age, Matty stands as one of the key components from the twenty-fi ve card issue, though this particular representation stands as the fi nest example of the 185 total cards graded by both SGC and PSA combined. A pair of 80 EX/NM 6 examples are the second-fi nest recorded. The centering is testament to fi ne American engineering, the colors have retained their rich vibrancy and the surfaces are beyond compare. Razor-sharp corners indicate a lonely life free from human touch. It’s simply one of the fi nest examples from the E95 Philadelphia Caramel edition, and from most other “E” class promotions as well. A tempting target for the most discriminating of collectors.

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88


1909 T204 Ramly Walter Johnson PSA EX-MT 6

A Connecticut arms laboratory recorded Walter Johnson’s fastball at 134 feet per second, the equivalent of ninety-nine miles per hour. Somehow the lanky farm boy was able to generate this velocity with a smooth side-armed motion that baffl ed and certainly terrifi ed opposing batters. New York Highlanders outfi elder Birdie Cree provided his own methodology for handling Johnson’s speed: “When you see the arm start forward, swing.”

Johnson was a tall and unassuming sight on the mound, belying his dominating game. His 3,500+ strikeouts and 417 victories places the Big Train in the rarest of company. When Walter Johnson appears in a tobacco or candy card promotion, he is always among the key subjects pursued by passionate card enthusiasts, as much now as he assuredly was back in the day. He is without a doubt a key name in the T204 Ramly series, his card solid in its ranking high within the top 100 of the entire hobby. The offered example has every qualifi cation sure to entice and satisfy the most condition-conscious hobbyist.

The T204 edition utilizes an elegant and refi ned design to which few if any other sets can compare. The presented specimen registers at PSA EX-MT 6, the condition ranking surpassed just three times in PSA population history. These fragile 2.25x3” pieces of paper are particularly prone to damage, and the noted gold-metallic ink is as condition-sensitive as it is attractive. The borders and corner tips barely show any roughness, with wear largely confi ned to the top most layers. The vertical centering is barely 1/32” from the utmost in precision. Each corner tip ends at a sharp point, a pair of which some may feel are above the EX-MT assessment. The obverse is free of all stains and scuffi ng, leaving Johnson’s portrait to bask in full unqualifi ed adulation. Without question this is a high-end copy and one which may merit a resubmission for a potential upgrade.

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“That young fellow is another Cy Young. I never saw a kid with more than he displayed.

Of course, he is still green, but when he has a little experience he should be one of the

greatest pitchers that ever broke into the game.”

— Addie Joss, on Walter Johnson

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1910 T206 Sweet Caporal Honus Wagner PSA Authentic

“There is something Lincolnesque about him,” Pulitzer Prize-winning sports journalist Arthur Daley once wrote, “his rugged homeliness, his simplicity, his integrity, and his true nobility of character.” Hall of Fame manager John McGraw considered him the greatest ballplayer of all time, and Ty Cobb recalled him as the one man he couldn’t intimidate. Yet despite the universal high praise from friends and foes, and his membership in the 1936 inaugural class of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Honus Wagner is best remembered today as the face on the most valuable and coveted of all baseball cards.

While there is some truth to the argument that Wagner’s greatness plays a role in the importance of this ultimate collecting rarity, one must acknowledge that it’s a supporting role only. An equal print run to contemporaries like Cobb, Young and Mathewson would almost certainly have found Wagner’s value equivalent to those legends’ as well. But it was Wagner’s refusal of the American Tobacco Company’s request for permission to use his image that set him apart and above.

The most popular story to explain this refusal is that Wagner wished to play no role in the promotion of the use of tobacco, though it has been justly stated that he was himself a user, and had appeared in advertisements for many tobacco products previously. Another theory notes Wagner’s reputation as a fi erce negotiator, arguing that it was nothing more than a case of a failure to agree upon a dollar fi gure that led the ATC to end production of Wagner’s card almost as soon as it started.

This unsolved mystery has only served to further enhance the mystique of the treasure presented here, one of just a few dozen examples of the famed Honus Wagner T206 known to exist. A colorized version of a studio portrait by celebrated early baseball photographer Carl Horner, the unmistakable image on the card face fi nds the superstar shortstop gazing into the middle distance, set against a backdrop of solid orange. The early spelling of his hometown “Pittsburg” is applied across the chest of his high-collared jersey, and again beside his block lettered surname at the bottom border. The verso provides an advertisement for Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, and the trading cards within, noting “Base Ball Series, 150 Subjects.”

Our consignor purchased this card in a restored state, with coloring to minimize the appearance of creases and paper added to enhance the corners. Preferring an unaltered representation, the new owner took immediate steps to return the card to its original condition, commissioning an expert to undo these modern contrivances. Admittedly small portions of the added color in the orange background remain, but the return to original state is as complete as possible. And when considering the magnifi cent visual appeal that existed before restoration was fi rst undertaken, one wonders why anybody would have proceeded. This is unquestionably one of the prettiest Wagners that exists.

The card, by necessity, remains housed in a PSA Authentic capsule, but rates near the top of similarly slabbed examples. Still retaining its original borders, free of back damage and boasting superior graphics, this specimen doesn’t just gain the owner membership in the elite brotherhood, but a seat near the head of the table.

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advertisements for many tobacco products previously. Another theory notes Wagner’s reputation as a fi erce negotiator, arguing that it was nothing more than a case of a failure to agree upon a dollar fi gure that led the ATC to end production of Wagner’s card almost as soon as it

This unsolved mystery has only served to further enhance the mystique of the treasure presented here, one of just a few dozen examples of the famed Honus Wagner T206 known to exist. A colorized version of a studio portrait by celebrated early baseball photographer Carl


“There is something Lincolnesque about him,” Pulitzer Prize-winning sports journalist Arthur Daley once wrote, “his rugged homeliness, his simplicity, his integrity, and his true nobility of character.” Hall of Fame manager John McGraw considered him the greatest ballplayer of all time, and Ty Cobb recalled him as the one man he couldn’t intimidate. Yet despite the universal high praise from friends and foes, and his membership in the 1936 inaugural class of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Honus Wagner is best remembered today as the face on the most

While there is some truth to the argument that Wagner’s greatness plays a role in the importance of this ultimate collecting rarity, one must acknowledge that it’s a supporting role only. An equal print run to contemporaries like Cobb, Young and Mathewson would almost certainly have found Wagner’s value equivalent to those legends’ as well. But it was Wagner’s refusal of the American Tobacco Company’s request for permission to use his image that set him apart and above.

The most popular story to explain this refusal is that Wagner wished to play no role in the promotion of the use of tobacco, though it has been justly stated that he was himself a user, and had appeared in advertisements for many tobacco products previously. Another theory notes Wagner’s reputation as a fi erce negotiator, arguing that it was nothing more than a case of a failure to agree upon a dollar fi gure that led the ATC to end production of Wagner’s card almost as soon as it



advertisements for many tobacco products previously. Another theory notes Wagner’s reputation as a fi erce negotiator, arguing that it was nothing more than a case of a failure to agree upon a dollar fi gure that led the ATC to end production of Wagner’s card almost as soon as it


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1910 Tip Top Bread Honus Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates PSA EX 5

While the issue may not be familiar to the casual collector, the image most assuredly is. It’s an artful reimagining of Carl Horner’s defi nitive photographic portrait, the same image utilized for the creation of the short-printed T206 tobacco card which serves as the hobby’s most coveted and valuable cardboard. Though the Tip Top issue has never achieved the pronounced level of fame that the industry’s leading tobacco set enjoys, it’s a strong contender in considerations of scarcity, aesthetics and historical import.

Just twenty-seven Tip Top Wagners have found a home in a PSA capsule as of the writing of this auction copy, with only three achieving an EX 5 designation. None have graded higher. The rather fl imsy paper stock utilized in the set’s creation is largely to blame for the scarcity and condition issues, but we fi nd none of the typical creasing and tearing here that plagues the decimated surviving population. Mild corner wear and a negligible eastward centering shift accounts for the rating of the presented specimen.

Though the primary method of distribution of this set honoring the 1909 World Championship team was individually within packaging of bread loaves, it is our belief that this card was part of a redemption set. Text on the verso elaborates, “Save 50 labels from Tip-Top Bread and secure this entire series (25 cards) free.” Certainly cards spared the turmoil solo missions within bread bags would have a leg up on the competition in terms of healthy survival. And Wagner, as the undisputed leading star of the Steeltown squad, would be more susceptible to wear from trading and handling under ordinary circumstances. When considering the catalyst for its creation and its improbable fi ne condition, this is a card more than worthy of its presentation upon the collecting hobby’s grandest stage.

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1911 D304 Brunners Butter Krust Ty Cobb PSA EX 5 – A Newly Discovered Example!

The most sought-after entry from a short-lived, regionally focused, and very rare production, this visually engaging memento of Ty Cobb is an undisputed highlight within any vintage collection. It holds court as a most prized piece in a Cobb specifi c assembly. As inherently perishable as the “Butter Krust” loaves they once accompanied, the colorful D304’s have few peers in the industry in terms of elusiveness or mystique. The series’ personality is endearing — on how many other cards is Ty Cobb actually smiling? Its artful employment of color makes the viewer wish that the products of General Baking Co. had been much more widely distributed, way back when. Only a substantial rewriting of history, though, could alter the facts: relatively few General Baking cards survived breakfast-table sessions in the Buffalo, New York area during the 1911-14 era, and only a tiny fraction of those that did endure picture the legendary Cobb.

As far as condition goes, this example has few faults. An area of surface soiling on Cobb’s jersey and a very faint surface bend (as seen only on the reverse along the top) account for the PSA EX 5 grade. Corner quality is more in line with a card bearing a higher technical assessment, and the same goes for coloring and centering. A largely untouched exemplar, this came to Heritage from outside the traditional hobby population after serving as a treasured token passed down for three generations. The D304 Cobb presented here is one of a pair at the excellent level with one lone copy documented at a higher tier.

The card’s PSA census accounts for just a dozen total submissions encompassing a quartet of General Baking brands. The piece’s delicate cardstock betrays trace evidence of handling, careless treatment while riding with its package’s original cargo and, clearly, it has experienced no mishaps since. The obverse discloses a beautiful player image with all hues brightly expressed and well-defi ned. Centering has been accomplished with precision between snow-white borders, and the back is uncommonly clean save for a trio of light product spot stains. This is one of the most sought after Cobb card collectibles and a formidable example few others could challenge.

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“When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly

as a kick in the crotch.”

— Ty Cobb

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1912-13 T215 Red Cross – Type 2 Ty Cobb PSA Fair 1.5 – The Only PSA-Graded Example!

There is one superlative which seems suitably appropriate for a card such as this. No, not scarce, or rare, but “Impossible!” Yes, the image is the classic “Bat Off Shoulder” pose found in other tobacco card promotions of the same era, but this is no simple twin. Lines like “Pop One-of-One” or “Highest Grade Known” are typically reserved for the lofty Mint 9 or Gem MT 10 cards, but both terms are fi tting here as well. As a matter of fact this is the ONLY RED CROSS TYPE 2 of Ty COBB to be graded by PSA! By comparison, there are just under 130,000 T206’s encased in PSA holders. One can surmise Cobb’s Georgia roots accounts for the existence of this southern-based card.

The card was issued the year after Cobb completed what was arguably the fi nest campaign of his storied career. His League-leading numbers in the 1911 season are astonishing: .420 average, 248 hits, forty-seven doubles, twenty-four triples, 127 RBIs, eighty-three stolen bases! Despite his uneasy relationship with the fans and press that may have kept him out of the running other seasons, the American League had no choice but to crown him Most Valuable Player, the only year he was honored as such.

Cobb stands before a serene background of soft pastel, his stare the picture of determination. It’s one of the fi nest portraits in the long and impressive history of baseball card art. The back displays the distinctive red “Red Cross Tobacco” advertising, only marginally affected by creasing, mild surface soiling, and a small area of surface loss. Extending outward from his classic image, we come to four blunt corners and the unmistakable “COBB, Detroit” in bold blue ink establishing this card as the coveted Red Cross Type 2, a crowning achievement present today in no more than one or two Cobb collections. Fair with superior visual appeal.

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98


Extremely Rare 1928 Harrington’s Ice Cream Earl Smith Green Print #48 SGC 70 EX+ 5.5 –

Finest Example of Only Four Known!

For over 125 years, tobacco, gum and food producers have engaged in the practice of inserting trading cards featuring a multitude of subject matter as an inducement to purchase their wares. At times, a complete set of cards could be exchanged for a valuable prize. Little did dewy-eyed innocent youngsters spending their nickels know the joke was often on them. To enhance sales, these exchange offers included the practice of choosing a particular card and severely limiting its distribution to lessen the amount of prizes that could be redeemed.

The existence of these rarities is the grist of hobby legend, resulting in some of the most valuable and treasured cards in the hobby. At the top of this list are the 1932 US Caramels Freddy Lindstrom, V117 Maple Crispette Stengel, R306 Butter Cream Babe Ruth and Ivy Andrews from the R300 George Miller series. When a set was returned along with a prize to a consumer, the cards were canceled in some distinctive manner. The act of stamping, hole punching and even cutting cards in half was employed.

Harrington’s Ice Cream cards appeared in 1928 and are relatively scarce today. The backs advertise that a complete set of sixty cards can be exchanged for one gallon of ice cream. A second offer promising an ice cream novelty in exchange for one card—of course it was Babe Ruth—made for some gut-wrenching decisions. It fully appears that the #48 Earl Smith was the prize control card for Harrington’s and other brands as well. The size, stock and print quality all match traditional cards except for the use of green printing ink instead of black and white. This is not some odd coincidence. It is widely believed that the green variation was supplied to shopkeepers to trade for the standard version, thereby avoiding the necessity of damaging the card as a form of prize redemption cancellation.

To date, only four examples have been graded by SGC and none by PSA. This SGC 70 EX+ 5.5 is by far the fi nest copy known! The others grade no higher than a 30. Its rarity is unquestionable. Additionally, where Earl Smith does appear in other sets there are few, if any choices. To date, there is not one recorded #48 Earl Smith with a Yuengling’s back. Only one Tharp’s Ice Cream and a pair of Sweetman’s have been submitted. As a W502, there are now eleven known, but note that set has a blank back and no prize exchange offer.

To the skeptic, we remind them that even after all of this time new discoveries from single cards like the R306 Ruth to entire series like the 1920 Peggy Popcorn fi nd are being made. The Goudey Lajoie and R328 Lindstrom have a marquee status all their own in part because they originate from immensely popular series. This card originates from a scarce edition and features a player largely lost to history, leaving little to artifi cially hype. The fact is this card is many times more rare then the “Magie” and Lajoie, twice as rare as the known R306 Ruth cards, and ranks just below the ‘32 Lindstrom and V117 Stengel. How many other cards can make that noteworthy claim?

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100


1933 Delong Lou Gehrig #7 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 – Pop Two, Only One Higher!

Though the incredible consecutive games streak that earned Lou Gehrig his famous Iron Horse nickname would ultimately extend into the opening weeks of the 1939 season, that unbroken chain had almost been snapped twice in 1933. On April 23rd, an errant pitch struck Gehrig in the head, briefl y turning out the lights. Seven weeks later, Gehrig and manager McCarthy were tossed for arguing with the umpire, but a single at-bat earned Lou credit for an appearance. As the nation suffered through the devastating effects of the Great Depression, Gehrig continued to inspire with his uncommon resilience.

Emerging the same year as benchmark Goudey edition, the Delong issue likewise deserves recognition as one of the hobby’s chewing gum pioneers, though the Delong breed is a great deal tougher to locate. With Babe Ruth absent from the twenty-four card issue, Gehrig is fi ttingly pictured as a towering fi gure, more than tripling the value of the issue’s runner-up. Here we present a remarkably strong representation of the Delong set’s key card. A stunning combination of smooth and blemish free surfaces, vibrant color and precise registration and a remarkable absence of corner wear has fuel an ascent to the loftiest regions of SGC’s population report. As of this writing, this graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8 example is one of NM/MT twins with only one other managing a half grade higher. One of the fi nest examples in the hobby!

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1933 Sport Kings Gum #1 SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 – Highest SGC Grade

While there is little dispute that the Wagner T206 inhabits the throne as king of the card collecting world, back in 1910 Ty Cobb was presented, albeit briefl y, as the “King of the Smoking Tobacco World.” A re-coronation of sorts occurred in 1933 when Goudey’s “Sports Kings Gum” confi rmed his status as baseball card royalty. Topping even Babe Ruth for the number one spot (the Bambino was card number two), the tough kid from the state of Georgia starts off a commemorative issue that features the best from the Golden Age of boxing (Dempsey, Tunney), hockey (Shore, Bailey),football (Grange, Thorpe) and many others. The mixture of Cobb’s eternal star power, his appearance as number one card and, of course, the card’s advanced age make this one of the toughest cards to fi nd in a high grade. Population reports confi rm this. Of the 118 Cobb Sport Kings to pass through SGC’s service, none has ever topped it. Furthermore, only one other has matched the grade of the offered specimen, establishing this entry one of the top 1% in its class.

The surfaces are without fault, the corner tips all well-defi ned and sharp. A slow and critical review revealed no additional fl aws. The centering of 60/40 should deter no one from vying for one of the fi nest examples known. Had the elegant and colorful portrait of the greatest hitter of the game rested a sliver to the left a new SGC “king” of the Sport Kings could have been born. We could continue with an extended series of superlatives, but we defer the age-old statement “a picture is worth 1,000 words.” Considering the PSA census as well, the card’s ranking as “top 1% of its class” is confi rmed. A truly stunning and exceptional card that would elevate the status any vintage collection.

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1936 World Wide Gum Joe DiMaggio #51 SGC 84 NM 7 – Highest Grade Available

“Joe DiMaggio was the greatest all-around player I ever saw,” contemporary diamond legend Ted Williams once told reporters. DiMaggio had a career which cannot be summed up purely in numbers and awards. He had an impact on society as well as baseball history. Perhaps only Babe Ruth could match Joltin’ Joe for pure notoriety, and certainly not since Ruth’s retirement had a player garnered the sort of adulation that DiMaggio claimed both on and off the playing fi eld. Though intensely private, his marriage to Marilyn Monroe only brightened his star, and further solidifi ed his status as one of the most recognizable fi gures of twentieth century America. In 1936, as a rookie out of the Pacifi c Coast League he would reserve a place with his team at the World’s Champions table, acquiring his fi rst taste of Fall Classic cuisine. It would be a meal he would savor ten more times in his career.

DiMaggio made few appearances on cards in ‘36, but none are as rare and signifi cant as his Canadian World Wide Gum rookie card. For the DiMaggio specialist or the vintage card afi cionado, this is a monumental addition without comparison. Graded 84 NM 7 from the conservative judges at SGC, this is a card well worthy of the “high end” adjective. The horizontal centering is teasingly close to precise, vertical centering is 50/50. Surfaces are close to immaculate, and only very slight wear to the two right corner tips suggests the fact this rookie card entry of one of baseball’s premier players has passed the three-quarter of a century mark. This example rests alongside an additional pair of equal quality examples within the population records. The three (assuming no resubmission occurred) stand as the fi nest recorded examples known to date, with little worry of ever being topped. The reverse resonates quality. The printing is a bold, fully legible strike, the text translated into French to confi rm its Canadian origins. Once a card of this importance and quality is acquired, it will not see the public auction circuit for some time, if ever. This is a rare chance to acquire what must be one of the top 500 all-time baseball cards the hobby has to offer.

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“There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the fi rst or

last time. I owe him my best.”

— Joe DiMaggio

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1953 Topps Willie Mays #244 SGC 96 Mint 9 – Pop One, Highest SGC Graded Example!

Bowman may have dropped the proverbial ball for failing to include this young legend-in-the-making in its 1953 issue, but Topps thankfully proved itself to be as sure-handed as the Say Hey Kid himself. But, in fairness, it had been a close call. With their attention turning to the impending football season, the Topps Chewing Gum Co. dodged the future wrath of vintage trading card collectors by making the 1951 Rookie of the Year card number 244 in their short-printed high series, ensuring future availability if not plenitude.

Graded SGC 96 Mint 9, presented is one of the very best 1953 Topps Mays cards on earth. This specimen shares with no others its stratospheric tier, nor does any representation grade higher within the nearly 200 SGC-holstered examples. The card’s pristine character incorporates a phenomenal image, and, after almost sixty years of existence, displays no perceptible effects of exposure to circulation, dust, or light. In short, the card appears exactly as it did the day it hatched from wax. A satisfying rough cut at the bottom edge and the lack of so much as the implication of wear in the all too critical full-bleed corners provides indisputable evidence that the piece has escaped handling (in all of its deleterious forms) since the moment of striking. A mandatory component in any serious assembly of 1950’s treasures.

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1903 “Old Tom” Morris Signed Print

He struck the first shot in the inaugural British Open (then called The Open Championship), winning four of the seven to follow in 1861, 1862, 1864 and 1867. Remembered as the foremost pioneer of the early game, Old Tom was likewise one of its most diverse practitioners, serving as greenkeeper, clubmaker, ballmaker, instructor and course designer during his decades of service to the sport. His dedication to golf extended to the very last days of his life, as Morris perished from injuries sustained during a fall down a flight of stairs at the New Golf Club in St. Andrews just before his eighty-seventh birthday.

Despite Morris’ long life and decades of fame, autographed material is exceedingly scarce, with signed images all but non-existent. Here we present the most remarkable example we’ve yet encountered, a masterful art print picturing the ancient linksman autographed by both artist and subject in the wide lower margin. Each signature survives with wonderful 9/10 boldness.

This is an original photogravure print based upon an oil painting of Old Tom Morris by Sir George Reid (1841-1913) as commissioned by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in the fall of 1902. Image size is 17.25x12.5” and stems from an edition of approximately fifty which were signed in pencil by Old Tom. This exact photogravure was set aside for the artist and signed in fountain pen in the lower margin by both Reid and Old Tom, one of two known to exist in this format. Above the image to the right is the printed legend “Copyright 1903, by the Committee of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club St. Andrews Scotland. Printed in Berlin.” Framed to a museum-quality 21x27”. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required.

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1918 Robert T. “Bobby” Jones World War I Benefi t Exhibition Medal

According to leading Jones biographer Sidney Matthew, the legendary golfer housed his tournament hardware in a small chest in the dining room of his Atlanta home before donating his Championship medals to the United States Golf Association Museum in 1967, where they reside to this day in the magnifi cent Bobby Jones Room along with his famous “Calamity Jane” putter and other related relics. A few other Jones medals were donated to other museums and clubs, but a very small number remained in the family, eventually descending to Bobby’s grandchildren Bob IV and Adele.

Here we present one of fi ve medals once owned by Adele, acquired by noted golf collector Dr. Barry Glaser in 2000 in a transaction brokered by “Old Golf Shop, Ltd.” proprietor Morton Olman.

Jones was a sixteen year old prodigy at the time he participated in the Red Cross Exhibition match at the Shawnee (OK) Country Club where he earned this medal. His skills had been in great demand for raising money for the charitable war relief effort, a period of time in which the British Amateur and British Open Championships were suspended for four years and the US Amateur and US Open were also suspended for two years.

Jones’ presence alone at an Exhibition event would insure a sizeable paying crowd. Generally he would team up with another golf celebrity and play a better ball match (called a four ball) against another twosome. Often, wealthy businessmen would pay up to $100 to act as caddies for the day. In this particular event played at the famed Shawnee Golf Club Bobby teamed with Elaine Rosenthal against Perry Adair and Alexa Stirling, making the exhibition a battle of the youngsters. Because these matches were exhibitions and not true competitions, there were no winners or losers in the strictest sense and putts were graciously conceded in order to keep the fl ow of the match brisk. On this day it was reported in the New York Times that Adair & Stirling beat Jones & Rosenthal 4 & 3 but that the match was played out to the full eighteen holes anyway with Jones shooting a seventy-seven on his own ball.

The scalloped edge pendant measures 1.5” in diameter and features the logo of the Shawnee Country Club on the obverse with engraving on verso reading, “August Fourteenth 1918, Robt. T. Jones, Jr., Red Cross Exhibition Match.” The maker’s mark, “Caldwell Silver” is stamped below. Light tarnishing is to be expected, but otherwise the piece presents perfectly.

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“It is nothing new or original to say that golf is played one

stroke at a time. But it took me many years to realize it.”

— Bobby Jones

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Early 1920’s Bobby Jones Signed Oversized Photograph, PSA Mint 9

He was the greatest golfer of his age, and arguably the greatest sportsman of any. Though his unmatched 1930 Grand Slam and his Augusta National course have assured immortality for the name Bobby Jones, we must remember that just seven years separate his fi rst Major Championship from his last, his professional career closed at age twenty-eight. While any Jones autograph carries tremendous collecting appeal, advanced hobbyists understand the enhanced appeal of signed material deriving from this narrow term of professional activity. Here we present one of the fi nest pieces we’ve ever encountered from that ultimate vintage.

The classic image of Jones’ world-beating swing fi nds a youthful subject decked out in the height of Golden Age links fashion, with bow tie and saddle shoes. The viewer is instantly struck by the expanded dimensions of the shot, the viewable area measuring 10x14”. Such oversized photographs were quite expensive to produce in the 1920’s, and therefore particularly rare. Large photos are also much more susceptible to damage, but this specimen survives without a fl aw to report (photo has not been examined out of frame).

The same glowing condition report can be applied to the black fountain pen signature, reading “To my dear friend Mr. Leonard Fackner with sincere regards, Robt. T. Jones Jr.” PSA/DNA assigns a Mint 9 grade to the bold application.

The image has been professionally matted and framed to a museum quality 22x27”. Full Grading LOA from PSA/DNA, Mint 9. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication. Third party shipping required.

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Circa 1930 Bobby Jones Match Used Club with Exceptional Provenance

The defi nitive text on the topic of Bobby Jones match used clubs was written by golf historian Sidney Matthew, the 1992 title “The History of Bobby Jones’ Clubs.” Matthews used his skills as a trial attorney to piece together all the evidence pertaining to the whereabouts and identifi cation of Jones’ authentic clubs. His research ferreted out the facts from the legends and the real from the alleged. In the end, Matthews was able to identify and certify only a couple of dozen authentic Bobby Jones golf clubs. Of course, all of them are fi tted with hickory wood shafts, still the standard of excellence at that time.

Matthews accounted for fourteen of the sixteen clubs that Jones used during his fi nal year of competition in 1930, the year Jones captured the “Grand Slam,” winning the British Open, the British Amateur, the U.S. Amateur, and the U.S. Open all in the same year – a feat never accomplished by anyone before or since. Jones gave twelve of his sixteen Grand Slam clubs to Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters, in 1948, where they remain to this day. He gave his driver (he named it “Jeanie Deans”) made by club professional Jack White to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews, Scotland, where it resides today in the British Golf Museum not far from the R & A clubhouse. And he gave his putter, Calamity Jane II, to the United States Golf Association where it is on display in “Golf House,” their great museum. Only a Hagen concave sand wedge (used for only two shots that year) and Jones’ coveted Run-Up chipping club remained unaccounted for.

It is particularly exciting, therefore, that the presented club (36” in length) happens to be a Run-Up, a fl awlessly provenanced relic gifted to Jones’ close friend O.B. Keeler. In Jones’ 1926 book Down the Fairway (co-authored with Keeler), Jones described his use of a Run-Up club, “There is another kind of shot from just off the putting surface to which I am partial...with a little old cleek... The shaft is rather soft and of putter length, and the stroke is only a big putt, and I have found it pretty reliable in getting the ball at least decently near the hole.”

Matthew documents the Keeler connection on page twenty-seven of his book: “O.B. Keeler subsequently expanded on this unique club: ‘The fi rst club I purchased was a second hand cleek, designed to handle the gutta percha ball. It was long, narrow, and graceful in the blade... I have the original today. I had two copies made, cut down to putter length in the shaft; and a few years before when Bobby was worrying about his short club shots, I asked him to try this little club. He played tiny approach shots from just off the green with such success with it, that he had Tom Stewart make up a dozen copies for him, all marked with his autograph.’”

Mathews goes on to say, “Of the 12 copies made by Tom Stewart, one has come to light recently. The provenance of the club runs from Jones to his beloved ‘Boswell,’ O.B. Keeler, and is stamped with the initials ‘O.B.K.’ on the back of the club. It bears the ‘pipe’ cleekmark and the unusual and distinguishable signature of ‘Rob’t T. Jones Jr.’ It is putter length and has ‘cleek’ on the toe with a single ‘punch dot’ (signifying that Tom Stewart himself fi nished the club and not one of his hired workers) and ‘HAND FORGED MADE IN SCOTLAND’ all on the toe. Above the Jones signature is “SPECIAL” and below the ‘pipe’ is ‘T.S. ST.A. REG. TRADEMARK.’ It has a lined face. A plausible hypothesis is that Jones gave his run-up-club to O.B. Keeler and thereafter Keeler stamped his own initials on it.”

Whether or not this Run-Up club is one of the two missing members of Bobby Jones’ Grand Slam playing set is not certain, but it is clear that if there were twelve of them at one time it remains the only Run-Up club to turn up so far. And its provenance is impeccable, having been consigned in 1992 to Sporting Antiquities Auction House, where Dr. Barry Glaser purchased it for his collection. In the accompanying 1992 letter of consignment to Sporting Antiquities, the former owner of the club, Dr. William W. Hedrick, explains how his great aunt, the widow of O.B. Keeler, gave him the club in the early 1960’s. As one of just a tiny handful of documented Jones club in private hands, the appeal of this lot is impossible to quantify. And as perhaps the only available club from Jones’ fabled Grand Slam masterpiece, the value borders on priceless. Letter of provenance from gentleman who received club from Keeler’s widow.

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Club with Exceptional ProvenanceThe defi nitive text on the topic of Bobby Jones match used clubs was written by golf historian Sidney Matthew, the 1992 title “The

.” Matthews used his skills as a trial attorney to piece together all the evidence pertaining to the whereabouts and identifi cation of Jones’ authentic clubs. His research ferreted out the facts from the legends and the real from the alleged. In the end, Matthews was able to identify and certify only a couple of dozen authentic Bobby Jones golf clubs. Of course, all of them are fi tted with hickory wood shafts, still the standard of excellence at that time.

Matthews accounted for fourteen of the sixteen clubs that Jones used during his fi nal year of competition in 1930, the year Jones captured the “Grand Slam,” winning the British Open, the British Amateur, the U.S. Amateur, and the U.S. Open all in the same year – a feat never accomplished by anyone before or since. Jones gave twelve of his sixteen Grand Slam clubs to Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters, in 1948, where they remain to this day. He gave his driver (he named it “Jeanie Deans”) made by club professional Jack White to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews, Scotland, where it resides today in the British Golf Museum not far from the R & A clubhouse. And he gave his putter, Calamity Jane II, to the United States Golf Association where it is on display in “Golf House,” their great museum. Only a Hagen concave sand wedge (used for only two shots that year) and Jones’ coveted Run-Up

It is particularly exciting, therefore, that the presented club (36” in length) happens to be a Run-Up, a fl awlessly provenanced relic (co-authored with Keeler), Jones described his use of a

There is another kind of shot from just off the putting surface to which I am partial...with a little old cleek... The shaft is rather soft and of putter length, and the stroke is only a big putt, and I have found it pretty reliable in getting the ball at least

“O.B. Keeler subsequently expanded on this unique club: ‘The fi rst club I purchased was a second hand cleek, designed to handle the gutta percha ball. It was long, narrow, and graceful in the blade... I have the original today. I had two copies made, cut down to putter length in the shaft; and a few years before when Bobby was worrying about his short club shots, I asked him to try this little club. He played tiny approach shots from just off the green with such success with it, that he had Tom Stewart make up a dozen copies for him, all marked with his autograph.’”

Of the 12 copies made by Tom Stewart, one has come to light recently. The provenance of the club runs from Jones to his beloved ‘Boswell,’ O.B. Keeler, and is stamped with the initials ‘O.B.K.’ on the back of the club. It bears the ‘pipe’ cleekmark and the unusual and distinguishable signature of ‘Rob’t T. Jones Jr.’ It is putter length and has ‘cleek’ on the toe with a single ‘punch dot’ (signifying that Tom Stewart himself fi nished the club and not one of his hired workers) and ‘HAND FORGED MADE IN SCOTLAND’ all on the toe. Above the Jones signature is “SPECIAL” and below the ‘pipe’ is ‘T.S. ST.A. REG. TRADEMARK.’ It has a lined face. A plausible hypothesis is that Jones gave his run-up-club to O.B. Keeler and thereafter Keeler stamped his own

Whether or not this Run-Up club is one of the two missing members of Bobby Jones’ Grand Slam playing set is not certain, but it is clear that if there were twelve of them at one time it remains the only Run-Up club to turn up so far. And its provenance is impeccable, having been consigned in 1992 to Sporting Antiquities Auction House, where Dr. Barry Glaser purchased it for his

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1937 Robert T. “Bobby” Jones’ Personal Augusta Green Jacket

Almost as legendary as the skill which earned him golf’s only Grand Slam was the grace and dignity of the man who claimed all four Majors of the 1930 season. Jones famously dismissed accolades for calling a penalty stroke upon himself at a crucial juncture of a match with the statement, “You may as well praise a man for not robbing a bank.” For Jones, there was no struggle between right and wrong. Wrong never stood a chance. Golf journalist Herbert Warren Wind put it best when he wrote, “In the opinion of many people, of all the great athletes, Jones came the closest to being what we call a great man.”

Presented is arguably the most important Bobby Jones artifact that exists, which puts it quite solidly in the running for the most important collectible from the history of golf as well. While Jones joined Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey and Bill Tilden as the leading icon of his respective fi eld of endeavor during the Golden Age of Sport, his most enduring contribution to the game is the Masters Tournament, contested on the Augusta, Georgia grounds he personally transformed from untamed woodlands during the Great Depression. The fabled Green Jacket serves as the tangible symbol of golf’s greatest achievement, awarded to the victor every second Sunday in April inside Augusta’s Butler Cabin. As closely guarded as it is coveted, the Green Jacket today is restricted to the grounds of Augusta with winners strongly urged against taking the garments “off campus,” and absolutely forbidden from selling them. Super Bowl rings, World Series trophies and Championship belts may routinely enter the hobby, but the Green Jacket remains the most elusive of prey.

Jones had retired from professional competition by the time he turned his attentions to the Augusta project, though he still competed in the Masters Tournament for a number of years as a treat to his fans anxious to see the legend in action. Jones’ personal Green Jacket was not a victor’s prize, but rather worn to identify him as a member of the staff, an idea germinated from his experience at the 1930 British Open where red jackets were supplied to course representatives and the winning golfer. It was in 1937 that Jones issued Green Jackets to all Augusta members, and 1949 that the garment became an annual prize for the Masters Champion.

The very fi rst Green Jacket was custom made for Bobby Jones by Hackett of New York City. Clifford Roberts, Jones’ partner in founding Augusta National, was a Wall Street fi nancier. He most likely commissioned Jones’ original jacket which was to become the prototype for all future Green Jackets. Its main distinguishing feature from later Green Jackets is that only on Jones original jacket is the Augusta National Golf Club logo embroidered into the lapel pocket and not sewn onto the pocket as a separate patch.

When Clifford Roberts ordered Green Jackets for the general club membership he used the services of the Brooks Uniform Company, also located in New York City. Afterwards, other manufacturers were contracted to provide later editions of the original design. As far as we know, Bobby Jones’ fi rst Green Jacket made by Hackett, as offered here, is the only surviving example from 1937. Apparently, all of the Brooks Uniform Company examples were discarded in the distant past. A few Brooks examples can be seen on vintage photographs, the most distinctive feature being the A.N.G.C. (Augusta Nation Golf Club) lettering on the lapel patch and the crude shape of the map of the United States, both features which exactly match Bobby Jones’ original Hackett jacket.

With characteristic generosity, Jones personally made a gift of this jacket to the artist who painted the portrait of Jones that hangs in Augusta to this day. A 1991 notarized letter traces the chain of custody from the artist, to the gentleman who purchased the jacket when the artist fell upon hard times, to the letter writer. A second letter from Frank J. Christian, who served as the club photographer for Augusta National for fi fty-two years, confi rms the jacket style as the earliest of its kind. Also included is a modern print of one of Christian’s photos, picturing Jones wearing this exact jacket.

The green wool garment survives in remarkable and 100% original condition, down to the brass buttons and the simple golden “RTJ” embroidered on the interior chest pocket. Inside this pocket we fi nd a label from “Haskett, 2 West 45th St., New York” with handwritten identifi cation “Robert T. Jones Jr., Feb/37, 6133,” the fi nal number apparently some form of inventory code. A more fi tting digit would be “1,” considering this blazer is the very fi rst Masters Jacket, that it serves as a symbol of the pinnacle of links achievement, and that it originally belonged to the man who will forever reign as the most illustrious fi gure in the history of competitive golf. Letter of provenance from owner. LOA from Augusta club photographer. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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Please see photograph of Jones wearing this jacket on the catalog’s inside front cover.

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1937-38 Green Bay Packers Team Signed Football with Lambeau

Collectors of pre-war team signed footballs have a great deal in common with those hobbyists with a concentration in unicorn horns, leprechaun gold and Buffalo Bills Super Bowl rings. Perhaps that may be overstating the scarcity a bit, but not by much, as the appearance of early signed pigskin at auction is anything but a common occurrence. And if we were to narrow our focus even further to include only the population of septuagenarian specimens retaining NRMT condition, you might find this remarkable albino example standing alone, unquestionably the king of the hill.

Like any truly great early Packers autographed artifact, we begin with the team founder, who provides the exceedingly rare signature variation E.L. “Curly” Lambeau. He fittingly stands alone on one top panel, the other adorned by equally pristine black fountain pen offerings from twenty-six leatherheads, most notably future Hall of Famers Clark Hinkle, Don Hutson, Arnie Herber and Mike Michalske, who rather clairvoyantly appear in an unbroken column at the right edge. Other notable names include Buckets Goldenberg, Joe Laws, Zud Schammel, Hank Bruder and Swede Johnston. The southern panel is inscribed “Green Bay Packers, 1937-38” in an unknown hand, though our strong suspicion is that it was Lambeau himself who made this notation, as the flourish beneath this writing perfectly matches the one beneath his autograph.

Almost certainly this football once belonged to a member of the team, but we are only able to report that the consignment derives from the upper Michigan peninsula, classic Packers country. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1937-45 Don Hutson Game Worn Green Bay Packers Jersey

One of the most infl uential players in the development of the modern game, Hutson was the fi rst star wide receiver in NFL history, credited with authoring many of the pass routes still utilized today. His utter dominance of NFL fl ight paths during his eleven-season tenure comes into focus when considering the many records he continues to hold six and a half decades after his retirement. No other player has led the NFL more seasons than Hutson in receptions (8), passing yards gained (7), receiving touchdowns (5) or overall scoring (5). In the famous 1999 ranking of the 100 Greatest Football Players by The Sporting News, Hutson earned the number six spot, the highest position of any Green Bay Packers veteran.

This distinctive jersey style is the one most commonly associated with the pioneering pass catcher, utilized by the Packers franchise from 1937 through 1948. Hutson’s retirement at the close of the 1945 season accounts for the possible range of this specifi c jersey’s potential vintage, though the included letter of provenance would suggest the later years of that span. The handwritten page from the son of Packers equipment manager John Proski states, in part, “The enclosed Don Hutson jersey #14 Green Bay Packers jersey along with picture has been with me and my family since 1944 or ? It was given to me by Don on my 5th or 6th birthday when my dad would invite Packer players over for my birthday party.”

This dating presents the exciting possibility that Hutson may have worn this jersey in the historic 1944 NFL Championship game victory over the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium, where the Packers did indeed don these gold-shouldered navy blue beauties. The jersey exhibits solid use throughout with fi ve team repairs clearly dating to Hutson’s ownership, though we must note that the young Proski’s letter admits some of the wear may be due to some of his own childhood backyard games. This later use may also account for the loss of the manufacturer’s label on the amputated crotchpiece, though MEARS was able to match the material, style and collar to a Ken Keuper jersey which was supplied by the Shea Knitting Mills Co. of Chicago, IL. MEARS deducts three points for the loss of the tagging and the unrepaired holes, accounting for the fi nal A7 rating.

The opportunity to own a genuine gamer from one of the great stars of the pre-war NFL might surface on two or three occasions in a hobby lifetime, and this is unquestionably the most important example to reach the public auction block in recent memory. In the football-mad town of Green Bay, where devotion to the team borders on religious zealotry, the jersey would be considered one of the franchise’s most sacred artifacts. Letter of provenance from Joe Proski. LOA from MEARS, A7. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1940’s Green Bay Packers Multi-Signed Book with Lambeau, Kiesling, Calhoun

It’s a bold statement, but we’re prepared to make it—this is the most comprehensive collection of early Green Bay Packers autographs ever assembled. Fifty-four signatures appear in the presented hardcover (complete with original dust jacket) fi rst edition of Arch Ward’s The Green Bay Packers, a highly collectible volume in its own right as the fi rst book every written about this historic franchise.

From the cast of characters, we are able with a reasonable degree of certitude to determine the occasions of the signings, a pair of events just after the close of the Second World War. The pre-war players’ autographs likely date to the 1946 Homecoming Game at Green Bay’s Old City Stadium, a contest between the Packers and the Chicago Cardinals attended by a great number of team veterans. The page dedicated to the 1947 roster was probably completed that year at the team’s Rockwood Lodge training facility on the outskirts of Green Bay.

Like any good autographed Packers artifact, this volume begins with the signature of Curly Lambeau, whose black fountain pen offering appears on a full page image, effectively a signed photograph. George Calhoun resides within the book’s pages as well, the former sports editor of the Green Bay Press Gazette who conspired with Lambeau to give birth to the team. Calhoun is not just one of the most important fi gures in Packers history but also one of its rarest signatures, with just a handful of known exemplars.

Possibly the toughest autograph in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is present in the form of Walter Kiesling, whose two seasons of Packers service is often forgotten given his twenty-year association with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

Other notable names:

Bruce Smith—Tough Heisman Trophy winner who passed away at age forty-seven.Verne Lewellen—Nearly impossible signature, with less than a few known.Cub Buck—The Packers’ fi rst “big signing.” A Wisconsin standout and blocker for Jim Thorpe on the 1920 Canton Bulldogs.Ted Fritsch—Packers standout running back from 1942-50, and a legend in the small Wisconsin college town of Stevens Point.Jim Coffeen—Member of fi rst team in 1919. First team PA announcer.Tubby Bero—Member of fi rst team in 1919. Police Chief of Green Bay.Dave Zuidmulder—Fire Chief of Green Bay.Dr. W. Webber Kelley—Team president, fi rst team physician.Clark Hinkle, Tony Canadeo, Don Hutson, Arnie Herber, Mike Michalske—Hall of Famers.

All signatures remain as bold as the day they were applied, with any condition issues relating to the book itself. It appears that Johnny Blood’s signature was clipped from above his photo inside the book, leaving a corresponding gap on the back of the page, where Hutson resides. The page is also torn and repaired with vintage tape, which has stained the adjoining pages as well. Otherwise the book remains in quite nice condition, likely fi led for decades on a climate-controlled shelf.

A full accounting of all signatures and the corresponding images will be available on our website at www.HA.com, so we urge all interested bidders to visit us online. May the biggest Packers fan win! Full LOA from PSA/DNA.

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1961 Ernie Davis Handwritten Notes for Heisman Trophy Acceptance Speech

The most illustrious collegiate gridiron star never to play a down of professional ball, Ernie Davis joins George Gipp and Lou Gehrig among the great tragic heroes of American sport. Nicknamed “The Express,” Davis appeared in every regard to be the second coming of fellow Orangeman Jim Brown, from the number “44” he wore in the Syracuse backfi eld to the Cleveland Browns team he intended to represent in the National Football League upon his graduation. But the summer of 1962 would bring the heartbreaking diagnosis of acute monocytic leukemia. Less than a year later, Davis was dead at age twenty-three.

Here we present a thrilling relic from the pinnacle moment of Davis’ tumultuous fi nal years, the handwritten pages he carried to the podium at the Downtown Athletic Club in Manhattan to deliver his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech. The text, in part:

“It is indeed a pleasure to be here this evening to receive this great award. I would like to thank each and everyone of you who have made this award possible. Throughout my four years at Syracuse I have had many exciting moments, but this has to be the biggest. I would like to thank my mother, Mrs. Radford, my coach, Mr. Schwartzwalder, Val Pinchbeck, our publicity director and most of all my teamates (sic) for without all these people I feel that I would have been unable to win this award...In the future I hope to play pro football, but as of right now I don’t know how, where or whom I will be playing for but wherever I play I will try to the best of my ability to live up to the faith that you have entrusted in me.”

The three pages of Heisman speech text are joined by two other shorter handwritten speeches delivered to new Syracuse football recruits and to sportswriters respectively. All ink registers at 9/10 boldness or better. The sixteen-page “Examination Book” exhibits a single vertical center fold and general handling wear, but nothing that could be properly characterized as damage. A truly special opportunity to participate in preserving the memory of one of America’s noblest young sportsmen. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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1964-65 Lance Alworth Game Worn San Diego Chargers Jersey

Before the two leagues merged, the American Football League played second fi ddle to the powerhouse of the National Football League. However, in an unprecedented move, the highly-respected magazine Sports Illustrated declared the San Diego Chargers’ Lance Alworth as “Pro Football’s Top Receiver” in 1969. That one event turned the heads of football fans everywhere, and helped catapult some lesser renowned AFL players on the map, when in the past they may have been referred to as “inferior” by media outlets who showed a distinct bias for the NFL.

Highly desirable, and made famous by the throwback jerseys of the modern-day San Diego Chargers, this two-year style uniform is instantly evocative of Alworth’s glory days in southern California.

Originally obtained from the family of a former grounds crew member at old Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, who found this piece in their attic, this jersey would prove to be the fi rst exemplar of a 1964-65 Chargers roadster that has ever appeared in the hobby. As the story goes, the father of the family obtained the jersey in either November of 1964 or 1965, in which Alworth lit up the home team Chiefs for 168 and 181 yards, respectively.

This stunning garment features light royal blue shoulder inserts, which measure at an inordinate 4” in length, and accent the gold and white affi xed shoulder bolts. “Alworth” is presented on the back nameplate in the Chargers’ distinct 1960’s font style, above its original back numeral “19.” The only notable qualifi er on the jersey, which we only mention for the sake of full disclosure, is a faint outline of the original placement of the back numeral, which can be seen about 2.5” higher than where it presently sits. However, there is not even a trace of activity on the three additional sets of numbers, which confi rms that the reasoning for the back number repositioning was to make room for the NOB.

The sleeve and front numerals feature the same Swiss embroidery three-color inlays, and is the fi rst time any pro football team used this style. The appropriate tail labeling is complete, with a “Higgins & Crosswaite” distributor’s tag and “Spanjan” manufacturer’s tag, which exhibit minor fraying, but perfectly consistent with the overall jersey wear. The experts at MEARS assess a grade of A9.

An absolutely iron-clad jersey, which features the unique combination of historical signifi cance, an ultra-rare uniform style and extreme rarity, this piece is unquestionably one of the fi nest representations of the College and Pro Football Hall of Famer, who in essence, helped put the AFL on the map. LOA from MEARS, A9. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1967 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl II Championship Ring Presented to Frederick “Fuzzy” Thurston

It’s often been theorized that Thurston’s lack of Canton credentials is due only to the Hall of Fame’s resistance toward enshrining yet another fi gure from a team featuring the most members in NFL history. But few would dispute that Fuzzy had been a leader both on the fi eld and off of it during his nine seasons at Lambeau Field, paired with Jerry Kramer in the famed Packer Sweep, which benefi ciary Paul Hornung decreed as “the best play in football” and Vince Lombardi called his “bread and butter.”

Today Thurston remains one of the most beloved players ever to wear the green and gold, a man who epitomized Lombardi’s mantras of teamwork and the unyielding pursuit of perfection. The hard-nosed guard did not abandon the city that embraced him after hanging up his cleats, opening a string of restaurants and taverns where he would hold court nightly, regaling patrons with tales of the Ice Bowl and his six World Championships.

Presented is the very ring he earned for his participation in the very last game of his career, likewise the fi nal Championship claimed by the iconic Lombardi. The story of its current availability is a sad one, the sale mandated by the United States government due to an unpaid $1.7 million federal tax bill accrued by the popular Packer.

The design is refreshingly elegant and understated compared to its recent Super Bowl XLV counterpart, the trio of diamonds on its face (1.50 carat weight total) representing the team’s three consecutive Championships. They are set in a football-shaped green stone, edged by raised text reading “Green Bay Packers World Champions.” The left shank announces the scores of the Ice Bowl (NFL Championship) and Super Bowl with crown imagery, a Packers helmet and the word “Challenge.” Right shank announces “Thurston 63, NFL/AFL, Run to Win.” Interior band is stamped “Jostens 10K,” and measures to a size 13.25.

One of the most important post-war Championship rings ever to be placed upon the public auction block, this Super Bowl II representation from a key fi gure in the team’s ability to “Run to Win” should bring the most devoted Packers fans to the table. We expect a battle of wills that would make Lombardi himself proud.

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“About ten vodkas.”

— Fuzzy Thurston, when asked how he prepared for the frigid “Ice Bowl” game.

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1987 Walter Payton Chicago Bears Jersey Worn in Final Regular Season Game with Photo Matches

Sports memorabilia is a lot like love—there’s nothing quite like the fi rst, or the last. Whether its home run baseballs, touchdown footballs or game worn uniforms, bidder interest is always increased exponentially by the alpha and the omega. And never does the statement ring truer than when applied to all-time record material, such as the spectacular gridiron relic provided here.

This white mesh Chicago Bears jersey can be defi nitively photo-matched to on-fi eld images of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton taken at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum where Payton scrambled for the last of his NFL career record 16,726 yards. Though Sweetness would make one more appearance in an NFL uniform in a fi rst-round playoff defeat, this jersey brought an end to all regular season stats which earned him a well-deserved fi rst round Canton nod.

But don’t jump to the conclusion that this jersey was a virgin before its date with destiny—there are huge team repairs in the reinforced shoulders and another between the rear digits to prove it was no stranger to human contact. This is season-long wear. It’s worthy of note that one of the photos of the distinctive paint scuffs on Payton’s rear nameplate was snapped during the opening ceremonies of the game, as the people of Los Angeles tastefully paid their respects to their esteemed opponent.

In other regards, the jersey is identical in style to those worn during the glory days of the Super Bowl Shuffl e era. Number “34” is screened in deep navy and orange to chest, back and shoulders, with “Payton” similarly applied to rear nameplate. Classic triple striping on each sleeve is interrupted by George Halas tribute initials on left. A sweat-bleached “Wilson [size] 42” label appears at lower left exterior tail.

Though Emmitt Smith has since overtaken Payton in career yardage, this development dulls none of the luster of Sweetness’ accomplishments, or that of the jersey he wore upon their completion. A piece as worthy of a home in the Hall of Fame as the man who wore it. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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132


1972 Peter Maravich Triple-Signed Last Will & Testament

Just twenty-five when he signed this brief legal document bequeathing his possessions to friends and family, the young superstar couldn’t possibly have imagined that the end would come so soon. Though a later will would replace this one, the poignance of this offering is impossible to miss, as Pistol Pete would be struck down at the youthful age of forty while playing the game he loved. Beyond that extraordinary appeal, autograph collectors will thrill at the sight of three variations of Maravich’s signature, stacked near the bottom of the single page document in 9/10 and better blue ink. Signatures of three witnesses appear below. The page itself measures 8.5x13.5, and remains in flawless condition, with original storage folds, and is stapled to a sleeve from the law offices of Roth & Herskovitz in Aliquippa, PA. One of the most interesting and important Maravich documents to surface in the hobby market in quite some time. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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134


1982 NCAA Basketball Championship Game Net from Michael Jordan’s Game-Winning Shot!




Three future Hall of Famers would do battle at the Louisiana Superdome on March 29, 1982 to determine whether Michael Jordan and James Worthy’s UNC Tarheels or Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown Hoyas were the best team in collegiate basketball. It would prove to be one of the most exciting and fi ercely contested Finals in March Madness history, providing the freshman Jordan with the fi rst of many watershed moments on the national stage, a fi fteen-foot jumper from the left baseline with seventeen seconds to play which would prove to be the fi nal points scored in Carolina’s 63 to 62 victory. On this date, the legend of Air Jordan was born.

Joyously following the longstanding tradition, the conquering Tarheels snipped the nets from the rims after the fi nal buzzer of their victorious Final, and an included issue of the March 30, 1982 Durham Morning Herald pictures famed coach Dean Smith on the front page as he takes his turn with the scissors. At bottom right of this image, we can see senior forward Christopher Brust cheering his coach on. Around his neck hangs the other net, presented here within this Platinum Night auction.

His signed letter of provenance (complete with original mailing envelope) states:

This is the Net from the 1982 National Championship Basketball game that was played in the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The fi nal score was University of North Carolina 63 Georgetown University 62. The nets were cut down piece by piece by each player. When both nets were fi nally cut down, James Worthy had one and I had the other. Being a Senior that year had its perks!!! This is the net that Michael Jordan made the winning shot through.

Unquestionably one of the most important Jordan artifacts ever made available for public sale, this net is a seminal relic in his ascension to the pinnacle of sporting fame and achievement. We expect a great deal of interest from the Tarheel faithful as well, but admittedly Bulls fans will have home court advantage in this Platinum Night event.

As a bonus, this lot will include a signed basketball from the 1983-84 Tarheels, featuring Jordan among the fourteen bold black sharpie signatures, which also include Sam Perkins, Kenny Smith and Brad Daugherty. Letter of provenance from Christopher Brust. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autographed ball). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographed ball).

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“I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot. When you think about the consequences,

you always think of a negative result.”

— Michael Jordan

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1989 Michael Jordan NBA All-Star Game Worn & Signed Sneakers

The fourth incarnation of the celebrated Air Jordan sneaker remains one of Nike’s most collectible styles, but here we encounter the most important and coveted pair ever to hit the hardcourt, worn by Jordan himself in his fourth All-Star Game appearance. Though his East squad would come up short in the Houston Astrodome exhibition, the Chicago Bulls superstar led the charge for the vanquished side, topping a starting roster comprised entirely of future Hall of Famers with twenty-eight points.

While Jordan material dating to the Championship era and beyond could not accurately be characterized as rare, the same could not be said of 1980’s material. When seeking pre-Championship gear which can be defi nitively assigned to a particular game, the trail goes colder still. We have an enterprising young man from Houston to thank for this special deviation from the norm. A ballboy for the 1988-89 Houston Rockets, our consignor had chased down the emerging Chicago Bulls star during the Eastern Conference team’s sole visit to Houston as Jordan headed to the showers. His request for his game worn shoes was rebuffed however—Jordan had promised the shoes to somebody else. The boy then had a revelation. “Mr. Jordan,” he said. “You’ll be back here in a couple weeks for the All-Star Game. Could I please have those shoes?” Jordan assured him that he could.

So the scene repeated itself a couple weeks later, the ballboy chasing Jordan down the corridor after the game, reminding the future Hall of Famer of his promise. Minutes later the lucky young Astrodome employee owned the slightly used pair of Air Jordans, still a bit damp with sweat and each autographed in thin gold paint pen. Years later, after the signatures had faded considerably, he got a second black sharpie signature on the left shoe. Each is tagged size “13” inside, with patent numbers 4183156; 4340626. Some minor degradation of the rubber soles must be noted in the interest of full disclosure, but our catalog imagery should properly indicate that the visual effect is minimal.

A letter of provenance from the former ballboy will be included, along with Astrodome paperwork listing him as a staff member, a photograph of the young man holding a signed poster (poster not included in the lot) featuring both All-Star teams, press and media guides for the game, an offi cal program and a player towel from the event. Also included is an 8x10” photo of Jordan going to the hoop during the fi nal minute of the game, the offered shoes clearly visible on his feet. Letter of provenance from ballboy. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autographs).

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1990 Michael Jordan Original Artwork by LeRoy Neiman

The two greatest practitioners of their respective fields of endeavor are linked by the presented lot, leading sports artist LeRoy Neiman’s dynamic figure study of basketball’s greatest star. Michael Jordan is captured in four separate poses during a battle with the New York Knicks, as Neiman states below his 1990 signature at bottom right, noting “Madison Square Garden ‘90.” Verso is also signed, “By my hand, LeRoy Neiman,” in black sharpie.

The mixed media (watercolor and ink) work on artist’s paper measures 14x18.5”, elegantly matted and framed to final dimensions of 28x32”. This one of a kind studio proof is reproduced on page fifty of the 2003 retrospective volume LeRoy Neiman, Five Decades, adding even greater appeal to a piece with no lack thereof.

While the sports collectibles hobby has been inundated with countless lithographs, serigraphs and other various production pieces over the past twenty years, original works continue to draw the attention of savvy collectors and investors alike. This distinctive work picturing the most popular and widely recognized athlete of his generation is sure to bring them to the bidding table. A rare opportunity. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from James Spence Authentication.

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140


2009 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Ring with High-Tech Original Display Case

With fi ve NBA Championships between the years of 2000 and 2010, the Los Angeles Lakers fi nd no competition for its stature as the greatest modern dynasty in American sports. Presented here is the glorious symbol of that dynasty’s fourth trip to the mountain top, and the fi fteenth in the franchise’s illustrious history. Not an expense was spared nor a corner cut when crafting the award, a staggeringly opulent ring with enough fl ash to make a major label rapper blush. Stamped and tested at fi fteen karat gold, the ring boasts 148 round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 2.75, and the ring a gross weight of 71.6 grams.

The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy appears in miniature on the ring face along with the “Lakers” logo, set against a background of wall-to-wall diamonds. “2009 World Champions” balances at the perimeter in raised text. The left shank features an image of the LA skyline, the year “09” and the regular season record of “65-17.” The name “Barraza” at top of the left shank is that of our consignor, the gentleman who won a raffl e after purchasing a $100 ticket to benefi t the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation. The right shank lists the results of each Playoff series, with a roman numeral “XV” keeping count of franchise Championships. The band measures 11.5, and is stamped “JBH-396, 15k” inside.

Even the original display case is something truly special here, a shiny black wood and leather creation holding a battery-operated mechanism which makes the ring rotate slowly at the center as two LED spotlights shine down from the open lid. An engraved brass plaque is affi xed to the front. Condition of ring and box is Mint.

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142

1908-1930’s “Shoeless Joe” Jackson’s Legendary “Black Betsy” Game Used Bat

When Bernard Malamud penned the novel The Natural, later adapted for the screen to become one of the most beloved baseball-themed fi lms in American history, he mined an array of mythic and secular sources to craft the story-Homer’s Odyssey, the Bible, the works of Freud and Jung. While the tale was, on its surface, an homage to our National Pastime, it was also something much larger, an allegorical exploration of the timeless themes of loss and redemption. As such, it was quite reasonable that Malamud would turn to the saga of “Shoeless Joe” Jackson for inspiration, a fi gure whose rise and fall brings the great tragedies of William Shakespeare to mind.

Malamud also recognized the parallel to Arthurian legend of Excalibur when considering the illiterate farmhand’s almost religious devotion to the bat he carried throughout his professional career and beyond. For Roy Hobbs, the fl axen-haired protagonist of The Natural, Malamud created “Wonderboy,” a bat hand-carved from a tree split by a heavenly bolt of lightning and infused with magic Hobbs would ultimately come to realize had always fl owed from within himself. Malamud would acknowledge that it was the fabled “Black Betsy,” the hand-carved slab of hickory that functioned as both talisman and weapon of war for the legendary Shoeless Joe, which served as the fi ctional Wonderboy’s template.

Heritage is proud and honored to present within this Platinum Night auction what is inarguably the most famous and important game used bat of baseball’s long history, bar none: Shoeless Joe Jackson’s one and only “Black Betsy.”

Jackson himself discussed the bat’s origins in a 1932 interview with The Greenville Piedmont newspaper, a photocopy of which is included within the hefty ream of provenance paperwork:

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1908-1930’s “Shoeless Joe” Jackson’s Legendary “Black Betsy” Game Used Bat

When Bernard Malamud penned the novel The Natural, later adapted for the screen to become one of the most beloved baseball-themed fi lms in American history, he mined an array of mythic and secular sources to craft the story-Homer’s Odyssey, the Bible, the works of Freud and Jung. While the tale was, on its surface, an homage to our National Pastime, it was also something much larger, an allegorical exploration of the timeless themes of loss and redemption. As such, it was quite reasonable that Malamud would turn to the saga of “Shoeless Joe” Jackson for inspiration, a fi gure whose rise and fall brings the great tragedies of William Shakespeare to mind.

1908: Jackson receives Black Betsy from “Cap’n Martin,” a Greenville street car driver who carved the bat out of hickory. He makes fi rst Major League appearance with the Philadelphia Athletics.

Circa 1910: Jackson sends Black Betsy to Spalding for stamping.

1910: Jackson is traded to the Cleveland Naps.

1911: Jackson’s offi cial rookie season, .408 batting average best ever for a rookie.

1912: Jackson scores fi rst run in Tigers Stadium history.

1913: Jackson tops American League with .551 slugging average.

“The bat was given to me by old Cap’n Martin, who drove one of the fi rst street cars in Greenville. The bat was whittled out of hickory but I don’t know just where the Cap’n got hold of it. I sent it to the Spaulding (sic) baseball company and they fi nished it for me and stamped their label on it. I’ve had it ever since and it’s never been broke, although it’s getting old now and I expect it any time. I used to keep it soaked in a barrel of oil, but lately it’s just been thrown by my desk in Savannah.”

The article also touches on the incredible durability and historical import of the bat, noting that Jackson, at age forty-fi ve, would be reprising his role as centerfi elder for the Greenville Spinners with his faithful companion:

“Joe has his famous bat ‘Black Betsy’ with him, and he will use the bludgeon in the game Wednesday. The bat is 24 years old, and has never been broken. It was with this bat that Jackson made all his hitting records, one of them, a world series record, still standing and tied only by Pepper Martin in the last series. Jackson recalled today how he fi rst showed Babe Ruth how to stand properly at the plate to hit. The Babe caught on and became the game’s mightiest home run hitter. The Babe borrowed Joe’s Black Betsy on several occasions, and loaned Jackson one of his bludgeons. Babe was with the Boston Red Sox at the time.”

This thrilling connection to Ruth will come as no surprise to baseball historians, as the Babe often credited Jackson as his batting mentor:

“I copied Jackson’s style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He’s the guy who made me a hitter.”

Turning to the physical attributes of this remarkable relic, blessed by the touch of the game’s most famous and infamous legends, we fi rst encounter the aforementioned factory stamping, reading “The Spalding Old Hickory” in the trademark position, and the “Spalding” factory logo burned into the knob end, where an ancient wood staple resides. But perhaps even more striking than these ancient imprints is the prominent bend in the bat, a result of the lack of proper fi nishing due to the humble nature of its creation. This unique characteristic further solidifi es the bat’s “Black Betsy” identity, referenced in several newspaper articles:

September 23, 1951 article in the New Orleans Times Picayune, discussing a game Jackson played in Bastrop, LA in 1922: “The bat incidentally was something else. Says Montgomery; ‘In that old leather case Joe carried two bats, one of which-his favorite-was a home made affair slightly sprung with a curve in it. He wouldn’t let anyone touch it.’”

Bat boy of the Waycross, GA team, 1924: “...it was crooked and a very dark brown.”

William Webb, Jackson’s teammate in the 1920’s: “...it had a crook in it. Joe would turn the crooked part towards the pitcher and when he hit the ball it sounded like he hit it with a brick bat.”

The provenance is supplied in a trail of paperwork dating back to the will of Katie Jackson, Joe’s widow, who references the bat specifi cally in the document:

1915: Jackson is traded to Chicago White Sox.

1917: Jackson claims his only World Championship as his White Sox defeat New York Giants in World Series.

Circa 1918: Jackson loans Black Betsy to Babe Ruth, who credits Jackson with teaching him how to hit.

1919: Jackson conspires with seven other teammates to throw the World Series, though his batting stats lead the team.

1920: Jackson is one of eight Black Sox banished from the Major Leagues by commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

1921: Jackson begins a second career as a barnstormer.

I do constitute and appoint Jack Abbott as my agent to go into my residence and remove certain items and bring them to me...I also direct him, as my agent, to deliver the following gifts to these persons:

1) My husband’s ring to his nephew, Lee Jackson.

2) My husband’s New Orleans metal to Bill Davidson.

3) The watch given him by fans to Sinclair Ellis.

4) His other watch to Ray Jackson.

5) His baseball bat to Lester Ervin.

An undated signed letter from Lester Ervin, notarized in Greenville, South Carolina at some point before the notary’s 2006 commission expiration, completes the trail. In part, it reads:

Please accept this declaration of ownership of the ‘Black Betsy’ bat. I inherited the bat from my cousin Katie Jackson, wife of ‘Shoeless Joe Jackson’ shortly after her death in 1959. Mr. Jack Abbott, the Executor of the estate of Katie Jackson, delivered the bat to my house shortly after Katie’s death in 1959. I was 13 years old at the time.

The last of the accompanying paperwork is supplied by PSA/DNA, which makes note of the included photographs of Jackson with the bat, and lists the specifics of length (34.5”), weight (39.4 oz.) and the black electrician’s tape utilized for grip and crack repair at the handle. Properly characterizing the provenance as “impeccable,” the experts designate a grade of PSA GU 10, the highest rating possible.

The tragic tale of Joe Jackson’s march from obscurity to the height of athletic fame and back again has become American folklore over the passing decades, and though his harsh sentence has long since been carried out to its conclusion, the question of his guilt or innocence remains a point of debate. What does not, however, is the status of Shoeless Joe among the pantheon of the sport’s greatest legends, perhaps the most naturally gifted hitter ever to wear a Major League uniform. This definitive artifact, Jackson’s constant and faithful companion throughout his tumultuous baseball career, stands as one of the most important collectibles ever made available at auction, in the sporting realm or otherwise. Graded PSA GU 10.

Starting Bid: $75,000 See: Video Lot Description

1932: Jackson’s continued use of Black Betsy is confirmed by the Greenville newspaper.

1951: Jackson passes away at age sixty-four.

1959: Jackson’s widow Katie passes away, bequeathing Black Betsy to her cousin Lester Ervin in her will.

Circa 2000: Lester Ervin sells the bat, providing a notarized letter of provenance.

2001: Black Betsy realizes $577,610 at public auction.

2011: Black Betsy reappears at auction within the 2011 Heritage Auctions “Platinum Night” event.

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1914-15 Honus Wagner Game Used Bat

There is no question but that Honus Wagner’s star has been burnished over the passing decades by his residence upon baseball’s most coveted trading card, but the true baseball historian doesn’t need those million dollar price tags to draw his attention. Take it from Hall of Fame manager John McGraw, properly recalled as one of the greatest minds in the game’s history and, with over four decades in a Major League uniform, one of its most experienced. “You can have your Cobbs, your Lajoie’s, your Chases, your Bakers,” he once lectured a newspaper man, “but I’ll take Wagner as my pick of the greatest.”

Just six years short of the centennial of Wagner’s last plate appearance, we should expect that game used material relating to his Hall of Fame playing career would be scarce. The tiny quantity of fl annel and lumber relating to his Pirates tenure derives almost exclusively from his lengthy term of service with the Pittsburgh coaching staff, which concluded in 1952 at the advanced age of seventy-eight. Still this material from his secondary career carries tremendous collecting appeal, and properly so, as Wagner was instrumental during this period in refi ning the swings of later legends such as Arky Vaughan, Ralph Kiner and the Waner brothers.

But this early relic is something truly special, a picture-perfect representation from the closing seasons of Wagner’s playing career as the fi rst ballot Hall of Famer approached and surpassed the fabled 3,000 hit milestone.

Although the J.F. Hillerich & Son model 40K bat was available in retail format, there are several factors which place this bat in Wagner’s hands:

1) The wood is identifi ed as “fi rst growth Northern White Ash,” which features grain that bat expert John Taube describes as “among the widest we have ever seen on a professional bat,” concluding there is “no question as to the professional grade of the wood.”

2) The unusual and distinctive tight wind of electrical tape on the knob perfectly matches photographic documentation of Wagner. The handle is not cracked, assuring the application relates to grip rather than repair. Furthermore, and most importantly, these images picture Wagner holding this exact 40K model.

3) Retail model bats featured an imprinted length on the knob end, whereas the presented example presents instead “a rough fi ling after its removal from the lathe.”

4) The length of thirty-two and three-quarter inches (recorded at thirty-three inches) and weight of forty-three and a half ounces match known Wagner exemplars, notably the example acquired by famed collector Joel Platt directly from Wagner.

The bat exhibits heavy use, with an array of ball and cleat marks speckling its ancient surface. The volume of apparent game action and fi delity to Wagner’s unique specifi cations command a fi nal grade of PSA GU 9. This is, without question, one of the most desirable pre-war bats available in the hobby today. LOA from PSA/DNA.


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1914-15 Honus Wagner Game Used Bat

There is no question but that Honus Wagner’s star has been burnished over the passing decades by his residence upon baseball’s most coveted trading card, but the true baseball historian doesn’t need those million dollar price tags to draw his attention. Take it from Hall of Fame manager John McGraw, properly recalled as one of the greatest minds in the game’s history and, with over four decades in a Major League uniform, one of its most experienced. “You can have your Cobbs, your Lajoie’s, your Chases, your Bakers,” he once lectured a newspaper man, “but I’ll take Wagner as my pick of the greatest.”

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“I don’t make speeches. I just let my bat speak for me in the summertime.”

— Honus Wagner

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1925 Babe Ruth Game Used BatWhen the Babe collapsed to the hard marble fl oor of the Ashville, NC train station while on a stop during the Yanks’ return trip from 1925 spring training, the rumors of his death spread like wildfi re throughout the nation. Soon New York Tribune writer W.O. McGeehan would set the record straight, confi rming Ruth’s survival and dubbing his ailment “the bellyache heard ‘round the world.” Theories for the culprit ranged from an outrageous hot dog binge to tainted Prohibition liquor to venereal disease, but the exact nature of his illness has never been confi rmed. Ruth’s recovery would take seven weeks.

Presented is a signature model Hillerich & Bradsby utilized by the Babe during his most controversial Yankee season. Though this proved to be the only year between 1923 and 1931 that Ruth did not take the top spot on the American League home run ladder, his twenty-fi ve long balls was still good enough for second place this abbreviated campaign, and the heavy use on the presented bat gives us every reason to believe a few of them were launched from its battered barrel.

The specifi cs of the ash weapon’s thirty-six inches of length and forty-four ounces of weight allow bat expert John Taube to defi nitively date the bat to the 1925 season, though Taube notes that this is an R2 model similar to Ruth’s fi rst Yankee Stadium home run bat which realized $1.3 million in a 2004 auction.

Points are lost only to a degree of post-Ruth sandlot use, certainly not uncommon for lumber from the days before sports memorabilia was considered sacred or valuable. The bat has been assessed a grade of GU 6.5 as a result.

Many baseball historians have theorized that this 1925 season was a major turning point in the career of baseball’s greatest name, and the numbers do seem to support the theory. Ruth would lead the league in home runs six of the seven seasons to come, powering the Yankees to four pennants and three World Championships. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 6.5.

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1949 Jackie Robinson All-Star Game Used Bat from Robinson Estate

Though the brave Robinson battled through the harshest adversity ever faced by a Major League player in winning the 1947 Rookie of the Year Award, his fi rst great season (and arguably his greatest ever) would be posted two years later in 1949. In the spring of that year, the second baseman came under the tutelage of Hall of Famer George Sisler, who taught Jackie to anticipate the fastball when at the plate, and then simply adjust for breaking pitches. “Sisler showed me how to stop lunging,” Robinson explained, “how to check my swing until the last fraction of a second.”

The results were striking. Robinson’s batting average jumped forty-six points to a National League-best .342. His ratio of walks to strikeouts more than doubled, and he added thirty-nine RBI’s to his 1948 total, which, along with his League-leading thirty-seven stolen bases, earned him the 1949 Most Valuable Player Award.

His early-season brilliance likewise earned him the lumber listed here, presented to Robinson as one of the fi rst African-American players (along with teammates Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe) to appear in an All-Star Game. This historic milestone, the Ebbets Field geography of the contest, and the connection to Robinson’s MVP and National League Championship season establish this bat as one of the most historically and culturally relevant Jackie Robinson artifacts ever made available for public sale.

The appeal is further enhanced by the fact that the bat served for decades as Robinson’s own trophy commemorating the occasion, as the mounting hole at knob end and the ring of discoloration around the barrel from the wall cradle indicate. This is particularly noteworthy, and here’s why:

Hillerich & Bradsby supplied two bats to every All-Star player each season, identical to standard issue gamers with the exception of the special stamping on the barrel, in this case “All-Star Game, Brooklyn 1949.” Remarkably, both of Robinson’s bats from this game have survived to present. The other example, boasting heavy (obviously multi-game) use realized a remarkable $158,400 in a 2006 auction. The presented example, exhibiting what appears to be just a single game’s use, is the one Robinson chose to mount in his trophy room.

While the six decades that have passes allows us to do no more than hypothesize, this data would point to the conclusion that the heavily-used example had been left in Jackie’s Ebbets Field locker for the All-Star Game and then integrated into his arsenal as the regular season resumed. The presented bat, conversely, saw its light use in this most historic of Midsummer Classics, and was then toted home that evening by Robinson as a memento of the occasion.

Make no mistake—Robinson took great pride in that fi rst All-Star nod, and saw it for the turning point it was. His emergence in 1947 may have signaled the Major Leagues’ ability to accept his race, but this recognition as one of the game’s fi nest players was emphatic proof that his skin color was no longer its main focus. Despite Rookie of the Year play and a fi fth place fi nish in 1947 MVP voting, Robinson had been denied the honor his fi rst season. The following year the 1948 All-Star Game was played at St. Louis’ Sportsman’s Park, where Robinson faced his ugliest protests of all National League road trips. It was only fi tting that the ballpark that fi rst welcomed him to the game would welcome him to its elite brotherhood as well.

The bat is accompanied by a letter from Jackie’s widow Rachel Robinson providing ironclad provenance which bolsters the GU 7 rating applied by PSA/DNA. The thirty-fi ve inches and ounces of length and weight respectively perfectly match the Louisville Slugger ordering records for this All-Star S100 model, with points lost only for the expected light use and the mounting marks. But the tale these “detractions” tell is worth far more than the numerical tally, establishing this bat once treasured by the game’s greatest sociological pioneer as a treasure for the ages. Letter of provenance from Rachel Robinson. LOA from PSA/DNA, GU 7.

“I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you

respect me as a human being.”

— Jackie Robinson

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1956 Ernie Banks Game Used All-Star Bat

One of the most popular players ever to call Wrigley Field home, and the fi rst Chicago Cubs player of African descent, Banks paired enormous baseball talents with great sociological relevance to stand as one of the most important players of the post-war era. His joyful exuberance for the sport—”It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame! Let’s play two!”—further endeared him to his millions of fans, who will surely see this offering for the rare and exciting opportunity that it is.

While it’s true that Banks did not get into the action at the 1956 Midsummer Classic at Washington D.C.’s Griffi th Stadium, he didn’t let this coveted slab of lumber go to waste, turning its power upon his National League opponents during the regular season rather than Whitey Ford and the gang of the American League All-Stars. Bat expert John Taube characterizes the use as “excellent,” noting grain swelling and a coating of ball marks and stitch impressions throughout the barrel. The signature model Hillerich & Bradsby S2 perfectly matches Banks’ personal preferences with thirty-fi ve inches of length and thirty-one ounces of weight. Taube mentions only a tape and a water stain on the barrel in his disclaimers, assigning a fi nal grade of GU 8. Bat is uncracked, and autographed by Banks in fl awless blue sharpie. LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph).

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1960 Roberto “Momen” Clemente World Series Game Used Bat

He lived a hero of Pittsburgh and died a hero of Nicaragua, his body forever lost at sea following the crash of his overloaded earthquake relief plane in the coastal waters of his native Puerto Rico. Already guaranteed baseball immortality through his eighteen brilliant seasons of Major League service and his newly-minted key to the 3,000 Hit Clubhouse, Roberto Clemente achieved the closest thing to baseball sainthood that tragic last day of 1972, assuring that any artifact once blessed by his touch would be held in the highest of collecting esteem.

This is a truly special offering however, one of the most important Clemente pieces ever to reach the public auction block. Utilizing a review of the Louisville Slugger factory ordering records, foremost bat expert John Taube is able to defi nitively attribute the presented signature model Hillerich & Bradsby S2 to an October 3, 1960 shipment, one of just four bats delivered to Clemente for use in the Bucs’ improbably victorious 1960 World Series meeting with Mickey Mantle’s New York Yankees.

Taube directs us to the “distinctive straight line variation” of the “Powerized” imprint on the lower barrel which assures 1960 Championship vintage. A review of Clemente’s Professional Bat Ordering Record (PBOR) indicates just a single shipment of S2 model bats with a length of thirty-four and a half inches, delivered just two days before Clemente singled in the third run of Game One at Forbes Field. Taube characterizes the bat’s use as “heavy,” noting a repaired handle crack, slight checking on the back barrel, numerous ball and cleat marks and light pine tar on the handle. Clemente’s number “21” appears in faded vintage marker on the knob of this battle-scarred thirty-two and a half ounce weapon.

While the bat marks the beginning of a Championship era for the superstar outfi elder, it concurrently represents the end of another. As a child, the pensive young Roberto had earned the nickname “Momen,” a playful teasing of his habit of avoiding distraction by answering “momentito” ( just a moment, in Spanish) when interrupted by his family. Rookie-era bats are particularly prized for this variation in the facsimile barrel signature. This October 1960 order proved to be the last “Momen” shipment. As a World Champion, Clemente apparently decided it was time to put away childish things.

Though there would be more glory to come for both Clemente and the City of Pittsburgh, the 1960 World Series remains a lasting point of pride for Steeltown over half a century after Mazeroski’s walk-off blast. Though the Yankees more than doubled the Pirates’ run production over the seven games, the resilient Pittsburgh squad showed the same manner of fi ghting Pennsylvania spirit that would later make Rocky Balboa our nation’s most beloved fi ctional athlete. If seeking a tangible symbol of true baseball grit, one would face a real challenge in topping this offering. Graded PSA GU9. LOA from PSA/DNA.

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1964-67 Mickey Mantle Game Used Bat

A key part of the Mick’s arsenal from the late 1950’s to the mid-1960’s, the Adirondack 133A appears here in its most desirable format, drenched with hard-slugging use in the form of multiple ball strikes, cleat marks, pine tar and a repaired handle crack. It’s the identical style the Mick is wielding on his 1965 Topps card, the black lettered version of the northern white ash weapon that helped carry the Yankee legend down the home straightaway toward his career home run total of 536.

The bat measures to the Mick’s preferred thirty-fi ve inches of length, and has dropped a few grams of weight from the “34 oz” weight denoted in barely visible handwritten vintage ink on the knob, typical of moisture loss over passing decades. For a generation of Baby Boomers, this is the ultimate symbol of childhood, a time of innocence when heroes could and did exist. Graded GU 7.5. LOA from PSA/DNA.

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1994 Derek Jeter Game Used Bat from First Order as a New York Yankees Player

By the time this auction catalog rolls off the printing presses, the superstar shortstop will have become the twenty-eighth member of the 3,000 Hit Club and (unbelievably!) the first ever to accomplish the feat in the uniform of the New York Yankees. This monumental achievement will only serve to further crowd a trophy room packed with a Rookie of the Year Award, five Gold Gloves, four Silver Sluggers, five Championship rings and both the All-Star and World Series MVP trophies for the year 2000. The defining figure of the modern Bronx dynasty, Derek Jeter is unquestionably one of the digits on the hand listing the greatest Yankees of all time, joining Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle.

Here we present one of the most thrilling Jeter artifacts ever made available at public auction, one of a dozen bats from the March 2, 1994 order that represents the very first of his professional career. As bat expert John Taube explains in his detailed letter of examination:

“This is the first order of professional model bats on Jeter’s PBOR (Professional Bat Ordering Records). Jeter’s 1994 season was spent with Tampa in the Florida League, then the Albany Colony Yankees of the Eastern League and finally the Columbus Clippers of the International League. All three Minor League teams were Yankee affilliates. As a Minor League player, Jeter’s bats would not have the ‘New York Yankees’ branded on the barrel. Louisville Slugger would appear in its place. This is standard procedure by the manufacturer of Minor League bats. With the New York Yankees name on the barrel, together with the March 2nd order date, we can assume these bats were ordered by Jeter while a member of the Yankees 1994 Spring Training roster.”

As thrilling as this find is for the collecting community, one can only imagine the reaction of the twenty year old kid from Kalamazoo upon seeing his own name and that of baseball’s most storied franchise joined in Louisville Slugger ash for the first time. But Jeter did much more than simply admire this bat, infusing it with an absolute pounding which has left a constellation of ball marks on the barrel and separated the grain slightly with dozens of hard impacts. Pine tar blackens the handle, which remains surprisingly uncracked from its hours in the trenches.

Length of thirty-three and a half inches and weight of thirty-one ounces perfectly match Jeter’s first ordering records for this P72 relic, resulting in an impressive GU 8.5 rating from PSA/DNA. A flawless blue sharpie signature in Jeter’s rare early format completes the package. LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph).

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“God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.”

— Derek Jeter

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1908 Denton T. “Cy” Young Game Worn Boston Red Sox Uniform

“Too many pitchers,” an elderly Cy Young lectured a reporter for The Sporting News before the start of the 1951 season. “That’s all. There are just too many pitchers. Ten or twelve on a team. Don’t see how any of them get enough work. Four starting pitchers and one relief man ought to be enough. Pitch ‘em every three days and you’d fi nd they’d get control and good, strong arms.” But despite the legendary hurler’s unimpeachable credentials, the baseball world would continue to trend in the opposite direction as the decades passed until the rare complete game was seen as a charming old relic amidst a tangle of various starters, middle relief, set-up men and closers.

Though Young’s public lamentations of pitcher coddling were undoubtedly heartfelt, he must have realized on some level that the movement toward decreasing workloads had cemented his legacy, and ensured that his career record of 511 Major League victories would endure eternally. It has been over two decades since the last 25+ victory season was posted, with Oakland A’s right hander Bob Welch earning the 1990 American League Cy Young Award for the feat. Had he begun his career with that performance, then repeated it each season to present day, Welch would be pulling even with Young just about now. Young’s career victories record is widely, and properly, considered the most untouchable in American sport.

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Young was sitting at an even 450 career victories at the start of the 1908 season, his nineteenth in the Majors and his fi nal term of service to the Boston Red Sox. Though his birth, childhood and early career had been confi ned to his home state of Ohio, Young became the face of the new American League’s Boston franchise upon its founding, winning over forty percent of the Red Sox’ games its 1901 debut season and earning the AL Triple Crown with top marks in victories, strikeouts and ERA. In 1903 Young would throw the fi rst pitch of World Series competition, notching two of the fi ve wins required in claiming the fi rst Fall Classic title. At age forty-one, Young would post his fi nal twenty victory season as the ace of the 1908 Boston Red Sox, his 1.26 ERA the lowest of his illustrious career and second only to the doomed Addie Joss in AL rankings.

But Young’s 1908 season is perhaps best remembered for the third and fi nal no-hit performance of his career, an early blow in the enduring Red Sox/Yankees rivalry (though the latter was still known as the New York Highlanders at the time). Adding to the sting for the vanquished was the fact that the task was accomplished at home, at Manhattan’s Hilltop Park where the future inaugural class Hall of Famer may well have been wearing the stunning road grey uniform we present here, one of just two Young representations known to survive to this day.

You may have seen the other one-it’s in the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. It’s the home white variation of this single season style, considered by many to be the high water mark of Boston baseball fashion due to the classic yet playful imagery of a red sock on the chest. Our road grey jersey is presented with a modern replacement of that charming patch, the original peeled from the chest by Young himself, who made use of the jersey for post-career sandlot contests. Our replacement patch is not affi xed to the jersey, however, so that the darkened shadow where the original patch resided and a thin portion of its edge remain visible. Leading uniform authentication fi rm MEARS designates an A7 grade, the three point deduction from a perfect rating due only to Young’s patch removal. The uniform otherwise presents as 100% original and unaltered, right down to the ancient twine of the laced collar. Local Boston sporting goods manufacturer “Wright & Ditson” labeling remains at interior collar, just above a pale embroidered “Young” sewn directly into the jersey body. Some inconsequential foxing in this area represents the bulk of any condition issues, as the jersey remains free of the staining and moth holes almost always encountered in pre-war uniforms. The matching pants exhibit more wear than the jersey but nothing that adversely affects the display, just a few missing buttons in the fl y and wear at the interior waistband. A hole in the seat of the pants is likely a battle scar.

In an abundance of caution, the uniform was also submitted for scientifi c evaluation by a leading textile expert, whose lengthy (and included) scientifi c report fi nds “that no fi bers incongruous with the period are present.”

The uniform entered the collecting hobby in 2007 after having been deacquisitioned from The Cy Young Museum in Young’s hometown of Newcomerstown, Ohio, where it had been displayed for over twenty-fi ve years. As a notarized letter from museum president Barbara Scott attests, the uniform was given to local resident Ike Norris by Young himself in the 1940’s, and donated to the museum for display upon the occasion of Norris’ passing. Included with the letter is a pair of printed brochures from the museum boasting of this important display.

The eponymous award for pitching excellence presented annually to each League’s top ace has made the name Cy Young a household one, and further enhanced the appeal and value of any artifact once blessed by his touch. As a marvelously preserved and fl awlessly provenanced example of his game worn uniform, the only specimen existing in private hands, this is unquestionably the most signifi cant Cy Young relic available. One might even go so far as to declare this offering the most important collector-owned baseball uniform in existence today, bar none. Letter of provenance from The Cy Young Museum. LOA from MEARS, A7. Letter of examination from The Textile Conservation Workshop, Inc. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

Starting Bid: $87,500 See: Video Lot Description

1908 “Cy” Young Red Sox Uniform

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1920 Urban “Red” Faber Game Worn Chicago White Sox Uniform

Victimized by the Spanish Flu pandemic that took the lives of an estimated fi ve percent of the global population in the months surrounding the close of the First World War, the Chicago White Sox’ star pitcher Red Faber proved too ill to participate in a World Series which would live in infamy and doom eight of his teammates to banishment from organized ball. Years later, catcher Ray Schalk would theorize that the fi x might never have happened had Faber not been incapacitated, believing that the future Hall of Famer would never have taken the poisoned bait and would have assumed a couple of the tainted starts from Cicotte and Williams.

Presented is Faber’s home white pinstriped uniform from the season after baseball’s greatest scandal was recorded. The gorgeous single-year style, featuring the classic “SOX” over the heart and the key double White Sox logo on the left sleeve, is identical to the last worn by Shoeless Joe, Lefty, Hap and the rest of the Eight Men Out before commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis imposed his death sentence on their Major League careers. Though the White Sox would take years to recover from the cruel blow, never again emerging from the lower half of the American League during Faber’s ensuing thirteen seasons in Chicago, the resilient right-hander pitched past his forty-fi fth birthday to earn a 1964 induction in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The jersey remains in astonishingly fi ne condition, with a couple pinpricks of moth damage to the logo “SOX” over the heart and a 1/2” unrepaired tear on the back the only notable detractions. The charming felt patch on the left sleeve remains untouched, and the Chicago-based “Thos. E. Wilson & Co.” label at interior collar is still fi rmly affi xed. At lower left front tail, the name “Faber” is embroidered directly into the jersey body. The cuffs feature buttonholes to accomodate sleeve extensions, which were rarely utilized and are not present here.

The matching pants feature an identical “Wilson” label at interior waistband and “Faber” chain-stitched inside the fl y. Like the jersey, the pants exhibit strong wear, most apparent in the team-instituted repair at the left knee and some tearing at the back right pocket. The ensemble is completed with the eponymous white socks, crafted from heavy wool and neatly darned in the stirrup areas.

The twin inducements of Hall of Fame ownership and earthshaking White Sox vintage makes this a most appealing target for the advanced uniform collector. Straddling the line between the Dead and Live Ball eras, this uniform is one of the great survivors of baseball’s most tumultuous age, commanding attention and respect from the educated baseball historian. LOA from MEARS. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

ensemble is completed with the eponymous white socks, crafted from heavy wool and neatly darned in the stirrup areas.

The twin inducements of Hall of Fame ownership and earthshaking White Sox vintage makes this a most appealing target for the advanced


uniform collector. Straddling the line between the Dead and Live Ball eras, this uniform is one of the great survivors of baseball’s most tumultuous age, commanding attention and respect from the educated baseball historian. LOA from MEARS. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1942 Stan Musial Game Worn St. Louis Cardinals Rookie Uniform

With the passing of Marty Marion in March of this year, Stan Musial survives as the last living member of the World Champion 1942 St. Louis Cardinals, a team that rebounded from an ugly Game One loss to the New York Yankees to win four straight Fall Classic contests. Stan the Man was just a kid at the time, a twenty-one year old rookie sharing an outfi eld with fellow future Hall of Famer Enos Slaughter, whose famous “Mad Dash” was still four years away. Presented is the heavy white wool fl annel jersey worn by Musial that historic 1942 season and quite possibly for the fi rst two games of the red birds’ glorious World Series victory.

The timeless birds and bat logo takes center stage on the (still fully functional) zippered chest, with wide red trim at collar, zipper path and sleeve cuffs. The retired number “6” is applied to jersey verso in red and navy felt, with “Stan Musial 42” embroidered directly into the jersey body at lower left front tail. The highly collectible “Health” patch, worn throughout professional baseball during the War years as part of the “Hail America” physical fi tness campaign, remains affi xed at left sleeve. Local St. Louis-based “Rawlings” manufacturer’s label is located at interior collar. Wear is solid and consistent throughout, with a one-inch vintage team repair at left sleeve.

Matching pants are clearly period St. Louis Cardinals issue, but the lack of a player identifi er makes defi nitive attribution impossible (though it must be stressed that the pants and jersey were sourced as a single unit). The sole identifying marks within the pants are the embroidered numbers “36” and “2.” The former is clearly a size measurement, with the latter either a set or uniform number. It should be stressed that the pants would be correct for Musial’s build. Several vintage team repairs appear in the seat of the pants, but the pants present nicely and, when paired with the jersey, form a striking display.

Each uniform piece is autographed in 10/10 black sharpie by Musial, who adds the notation “1942 World Champions” to both signatures. With points lost only for the repaired holes and a minor amount of staining/foxing to the woolen fabric, MEARS assesses the impressive rating of A9 for the historic jersey. An absolutely splendid artifact boasting a collector’s trifecta of Hall of Fame heritage, rookie season vintage and World Championship magic. LOA from MEARS, A9. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autographs). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (autographs).

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“You wait for a strike, then you knock the

#%&$ out of it.”

— Stan Musial

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1960’s Mickey Mantle Game Worn New York Yankees Cap

1960’s Mickey Mantle Game Worn New York Yankees Cap

If Mickey Mantle hadn’t existed in reality, Hollywood would have needed to invent him—an affable blonde-headed Oklahoma boy with enormous natural gifts turned loose upon the City that Never Sleeps, slugging titanic homers during the day and boozing away the nights. Though the Mick nobly spent the fi nal weeks of his life casting himself as a cautionary tale, there was nobody in America that more young boys were inspired to emulate, from the way he swung the bat to the hunch-shouldered way he trotted around the bases after connecting.

Close observers of the Mick will recall another of his on-fi eld mannerisms, his habit of folding his cap and sticking it in his back pocket when donning his batting helmet for a turn at the plate. While this practice lends further credence to the authenticity of the presented example, it has also caused the cardboard interior of the visor to break through the fabric and be lost, leaving the green fabric underbelly of the brim in tatters. Thankfully there is still enough here to identify a vintage number “7” in marker, and the remnants of a later Mantle signature. The leather interior headband likewise shows some damage, but the size of “7 3/8” is still visible, proper for the Mick’s hats. A “Tim McAuliffe” label appears nearby. It must be stressed that professional model caps were not available in retail outlets as they are today, a fact which leading uniform authenticator MEARS surely considered when issuing its “Authentic” paperwork.

Also here is a letter from noted collector Bob Kirk, who traces the cap’s provenance to his purchase from Paul Hill, who got the cap from Mantle’s teammate Allie Reynolds. LOA from MEARS. Letter of provenance from former owner. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1967 Don Drysdale Game Worn Los Angeles Dodgers Jersey

He was one of the most dominating pitchers of the 1960’s and unquestionably the most intimidating, his 154 hit batsmen a National League record that stands to this day. “My own little rule was two for one,” Drysdale explained back in the days before pitchers weren’t required to be coy about beanballs. “If one of my teammates got knocked down, then I knocked down two on the other team.” Inspiring both fear and consternation in hitters throughout fourteen seasons of Big League service, Drysdale earned a long overdue Hall of Fame nod in 1984.

This jersey is consigned to Heritage by a former bat boy for the Dodgers, who lists Drysdale and Maury Wills as the two friendliest and most gracious members of the team. Our consignor was with Drysdale as he was cleaning out his locker at the end of the 1969 season, just weeks after the fi nal start of his career, when the star pitcher took a quick sideways glance to make sure the coast was clear, then wordlessly tossed this gamer to the youngster. A letter of provenance from the former bat boy will accompany the lot.

The home white fl annel exhibits solid use throughout, as one could expect when considering the 1967 tagging in the tail paired with the 1969 Centennial patch on the left sleeve. Clearly the jersey was updated for secondary use, signaling a genuine possibility the shirt saw action in 1968 as well, the year Drysdale set his outrageous record of fi fty-eight consecutive scoreless innings.

The classic design provides a blue felt scripted “Dodgers” across the chest, with Drysdale’s retired number “53” in red below. The digits are repeated on verso in blue. “Tim McAuliffe” manufacturer’s label in tail gives way to “‘67” year and “46” size tags below. An embroidered “Drysdale” swatch completes the labeling, while a hand-applied number “2” above likely relates to set number.

A picture-perfect representation from one of the greatest pitchers ever to represent the Dodgers, with unimpeachable provenance to boot! LOA from Dan Knoll. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1970 Frank “Tug” McGraw Game Worn New York Mets Jersey

Best remembered for his strikeout of Kansas City Royals outfi elder Willie Wilson to fi nalize the Philadelphia Phillies’ 1980 World Series Championship, McGraw proudly donned this road grey gamer a decade earlier as a defending Champ the season after the Amazin’ 1969 Mets campaign. The gorgeous garment, a stylistic homage to the club’s National League predecessors the New York Giants, derives from a very small supply of surviving Mets fl annels, most long since lost to the minor leagues and/or the dustbin of history.

McGraw repeated his 1969 status as the club’s most utilized reliever in 1970, making fi fty-seven appearances in support of a deadly starting rotation which included Hall of Famers Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan. Though these legends would be a tough act for any ballplayer to follow, McGraw remained one of the fan favorites, both for his talents on the mound and his magnetic charm. It was Tug who coined the phrase which became the theme of the 1973 National League Champs—”Ya Gotta Believe!”

The presented jersey features the classic Old English “New York” in blue felt and red tackle twill on the chest. McGraw’s number “45” is similarly crafted on the jersey front, then repeated entirely in tackle twill on verso. Team logo patch remains in position on left sleeve. Embroidered swatch at interior collar announces “45-44-70 Set 2.” Proper “Wilson [size] 44” label appears at lower left front tail. Solid wear is evident throughout, and blue sharpie signature on chest is 10/10. A fl awless representation from one of the most popular fi gures on those unforgettable early Mets squads. LOA from Heritage Auctions.


similarly crafted on the jersey front, then repeated entirely in tackle twill on verso. Team logo patch remains in position on left sleeve. Embroidered swatch at interior collar announces “45-44-70 Set 2Embroidered swatch at interior collar announces “45-44-70 Set 2Embroidered swatch at interior collar announces “ .” Proper “Wilson [size] 44” label appears at lower left front tail. Solid wear is evident throughout, and blue sharpie signature on chest is 10/10. A fl awless representation from one of the most popular fi gures on those unforgettable early Mets squads. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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“Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women and Irish Whiskey. The other ten percent I’ll probably waste.”

— Tug McGraw

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1971 Rod Carew Game Worn Minnesota Twins Jersey

Just fi ve numbers have been retired by the Minnesota Twins franchise and you’ll fi nd one of them on the verso of the presented home white pinstriped fl annel, worn in 1971 competition by fi rst Panamanian-born athlete to gain admittance to Cooperstown’s Baseball Hall of Fame. The number “29” is applied to the jersey in navy and red tackle twill, the same material that forms the scripted “Twins” that spans the chest. A team logo patch appears at left sleeve. Interior collar presents an embroidered swatch denoting year, size and set: “71 – 40 – Set 2.” Lower left front tail holds the proper “Wilson [size] 40” label. The jersey remains in splendid 100% original condition, lacking only the lowermost button in its pursuit of hobby perfection.

Game wear is solid and consistent throughout, indicative of the 3,000 Hit Club member’s stellar play both at the plate and in the second base position he patrolled for his fi fth of eighteen consecutive career All-Star Game appearances. Having played the overwhelming majority of his career during the “knit era” of Major League Baseball uniform history, Carew supplied just a tiny handful of early career fl annels to the collecting hobby. It’s a fact which will most assuredly register with the advanced collector who understands what a rare and important opportunity this offering represents. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

base position he patrolled for his fi fth of eighteen consecutive career All-Star Game appearances. Having played the overwhelming majority of his career during the “knit era” of Major League Baseball uniform history, Carew supplied just a tiny handful of early career fl annels to the collecting hobby. It’s a fact which will most assuredly register with the advanced collector who understands what a rare and important opportunity this offering represents. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1977 Reggie Jackson World Series Game Five Worn New York Yankees Jersey

If Reggie lacked anything, it defi nitely wasn’t confi dence. As teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Catfi sh Hunter once quipped, “When you unwrap a Reggie bar, it tells you how good it is.” But love him or hate him, nobody could deny that Reggie Jackson was the greatest playoff performer in Major League Baseball history. You don’t get the nickname “Mr. October” for nothing.

Presented here is one of the most important Jackson relics to reside within a private collection, a road grey knit worn during the World Series in which Reggie earned his famous moniker. In the eighth Fall Classic meeting between the Dodgers and the Yankees, Jackson slugged an outrageous 1.250 on the strength of fi ve home runs, most famously his back-to-back-to-back long balls in the decisive Game Six in the Bronx to end a fi fteen-year World Championship drought.

The jersey can be pegged defi nitively to the fi nal contest in Los Angeles, the last before Reggie’s historic trifecta. Though the Yanks ultimately proved unable to claw their way back from a ten run defi cit in Game Five, Jackson planted an eighth inning offering from Don Sutton in the cheap seats, just two pitches after Thurman Munson launched a solo shot of his own. An included letter from famed collector Bob Case to our consignor tells the story:

“Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know your 1977 Reggie Jackson rd jersey was the one he wore in game 5 of the 1977 World Series in which he hit the fi rst of his World Series home runs (Editor’s note—it was actually his second)...I got it from a very close and longtime friend who was a Dodger employee at the time. The shirt was soaking wet when he got it on getaway day and was in his possession until I received it from him...”

The timeless design, unchanged for decades, provides a bold block lettered “New York” upon the chest and the since-retired number “44” on verso. Proper “Wilson [size] 44” label is affi xed at lower left front tail. Embroidered strip inside collar reads “Jackson 77 2.” The included MEARS authentication paperwork characterizes the wear as “moderate,” and designates an unimprovable rating of A10. A DVD of Game 5 is included in the lot. Letter of provenance from Bob Case. LOA from MEARS, A10. LOA from Heritage Auctions.


The timeless design, unchanged for decades, provides a bold block lettered “New York” upon the chest and the since-retired number “44” on verso. Proper “Wilson [size] 44” label is affi xed at lower left front tail. Embroidered strip inside collar reads “Jackson 77 2verso. Proper “Wilson [size] 44” label is affi xed at lower left front tail. Embroidered strip inside collar reads “Jackson 77 2verso. Proper “Wilson [size] 44” label is affi xed at lower left front tail. Embroidered strip inside collar reads “MEARS authentication paperwork characterizes the wear as “moderate,” and designates an unimprovable rating of A10. A DVD of Game 5 is included in the lot. Letter of provenance from Bob Case. LOA from MEARS, A10. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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“The only reason I don’t like playing in the World Series is

I can’t watch myself play.”

— Reggie Jackson

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1977 Mickey Mantle Game Worn New York Yankees Coach’s Uniform

For the vast majority of collectors, the dream of owning a Mickey Mantle uniform from the Hall of Fame outfi elder’s playing career will remain just that—a dream. The vast majority of surviving examples are locked down in permanent collections, and the rare few that surface typically command astronomical prices. Here we present the perfect alternative, a genuine Yankee pinstripes with the immortal number “7” on the back, worn by Mantle during the fi rst World Championship season in the Bronx since the Mick was in his prime.

The uniform derives from the famous 2003 auction of Mantle’s collection at Madison Square Garden, and is accompanied by a certifi cate of authenticity signed by Mickey’s widow and his two sons. The jersey provides the classic home Yankees style, with a navy tackle twill “NY” logo over the heart and Mantle’s number “7” on verso. Proper “Wilson [size] 44” label appears at lower left exterior tail, and “Mantle 77 1” is embroidered on a white strip sewn into interior collar. The matching pants are tagged “Wilson [size] 36” at interior waistband, where a simple number “7” embroidered swatch resides. Light staining on the pants, apparently tobacco juice, causes no distraction.

We believe we have matched the pinstriping to a Corbis.com image of Mickey joking with Yankees manager and former teammate Billy Martin at 1978 spring training, but invite interested bidders to make their own judgment. The image number is 42-26394300. Certifi cate of authenticity from the Mantle family. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

simple number “7” embroidered swatch resides. Light staining on the pants, apparently tobacco juice, causes no distraction.

We believe we have matched the pinstriping to a Corbis.com image of Mickey joking with Yankees manager and former teammate Billy


Martin at 1978 spring training, but invite interested bidders to make their own judgment. The image number is 42-26394300. authenticity from the Mantle family. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1980 George Brett Game Worn Kansas City Royals Uniform

The notoriously surly Ted Williams, whose 1941 season has now survived seven decades of assault, may well have been rooting for the Royals third baseman as he made his late charge for the summit. “I hope somebody hits .400 soon,” he once barked at a reporter. “Then people can start pestering that guy with questions about the last guy to hit .400.” But Brett fi nally lost his grip on the four-for-ten pace in the fi rst week of September, fi nishing the season at .390, the second-highest average (after Tony Gwynn’s strike-season .394) posted since The Kid’s most celebrated year.

Offered is an exceedingly rare full uniform worn by Hall of Famer George Brett during that historic American League MVP season, one of the most coveted of the “knit era.” The classic powder blue road style will forever be linked to Brett, the block-lettered “Kansas City” arching gently across the chest. Team logo patch remains affi xed to left sleeve, with “Brett 5” decorating the rear. The lack of a “G” initial on verso indicates the jersey predates brother Ken’s August 11th arrival. Proper “Wilson [size] 42” label appears inside collar, with “80” embroidered swatch just below.

Matching pants are tagged “Wilson” inside the waistband, with the size a hand-embroidered “33.” Just to the left is an embroidered swatch announcing “5 80 25,” indicating jersey number, year and inseam. Both jersey and pants exhibit fi ne season-long wear with apparent tobacco juice spotting and fabric abrasions from fi elding and base-running acrobatics. A picture-perfect representation from the most popular fi gure in Kansas City baseball since Satchel Paige, meriting a perfect rating from the hobby’s leading uniform experts. LOA from MEARS, A10. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

Matching pants are tagged “Wilson” inside the waistband, with the size a hand-embroidered “,” indicating jersey number, year and inseam. Both jersey and pants exhibit fi ne season-long wear with apparent


tobacco juice spotting and fabric abrasions from fi elding and base-running acrobatics. A picture-perfect representation from the most popular fi gure in Kansas City baseball since Satchel Paige, meriting a perfect rating from the hobby’s leading uniform experts. MEARS, A10. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1887 Sam Wise Boston Beaneaters Batting Championship Sterling Silver Presentational Bat

If modern Silver Slugger awards provided half the aesthetic fi reworks of this early batting trophy, we probably wouldn’t be marking seven decades since the last .400 season—hitters would try harder. Arguably the most gorgeously crafted presentational piece to derive from our National Pastime’s professional ranks, the listed sterling silver masterpiece was awarded to Boston Beaneaters middle infi elder Sam Wise, who led the team with a .334 batting average, narrowly edging teammate and future Hall of Famer Mike “King” Kelly for the honor. This one-for-three consistently proved to be good enough for fi fth place in the 1887 National League rankings, topped only by the Hall of Fame quartet of Sam Thompson, Cap Anson, Dan Brouthers and Monte Ward.

Our skilled Heritage researchers were able to track down an article in the October 18, 1887 issue of The Boston Globe, the local newspaper that honored the best of the Beaneaters, recounting the details of the presentation ceremony. In part:

When Honest Sam Wise took THE GLOBE trophy from Colonel Taylor and contemplated the handsome silver bat as it lay in its silken case, a fl ush of manly pride swept over his face. He took the long case, and, holding it as he might a good-sized baby, the big short stop said: “Colonel Taylor and Gentlemen—I never made a speech in my life, but this elegant and beautiful emblem ought to inspire me to say something. The trouble is ‘I ain’t built that way,’ but I do want to return my sincere thanks for it, and wish you many prosperous years of life. I wish to express my thanks to the members of the press for many kind favors during the past season. Once more I thank you for this splendid prize and say I shall never forget your kindness.“

This magnum opus from an unidentifi ed Boston silversmith owes its basic dimensions to the preferred lumber of the day, measuring a sizable thirty-eight inches in length with the mild tapering typical of 19th century game bats. The similarities end here, however, as the knob, lower and upper barrel provide an intricate garden of fl owery relief detailing. Commanding the mid-barrel is a splendid fi gural of Wise in his narrow-legged batting stance, the word “Boston” clearly etched upon the chest of his collared jersey. At the center of the bat are the elegantly engraved words:

Presented by the Boston Globe to Samuel W. Wise, Champion Batsman of the Boston Base Ball Club, For the season of 1887.

The bat was consigned to Heritage by a descendant of Wise, and makes its hobby debut in this Platinum Night auction. The magnifi cent relic provides not a single evident dent or scratch to mark its twelve decades of existence, with typical tarnishing the only sign of age. A simple polishing job will instantly restore the bat to its original appearance, but Heritage has chosen to present the lot in its acquired state and leave any such decision up to the lucky victorious bidder.

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1887 Sam Wise Boston Beaneaters Batting Championship Sterling Silver Presentational Bat

If modern Silver Slugger awards provided half the aesthetic fi reworks of this early batting trophy, we probably wouldn’t be marking seven decades since the last .400 season—hitters would try harder. Arguably the most gorgeously crafted presentational piece to derive from our National Pastime’s professional ranks, the listed sterling silver masterpiece was awarded to Boston Beaneaters middle infi elder Sam Wise, who led the team with a .334 batting average, narrowly edging teammate and future Hall of Famer Mike “King” Kelly for the honor. This one-for-three consistently proved to be good enough for fi fth place in the 1887 National League rankings, topped only by the Hall of Fame quartet of Sam Thompson, Cap Anson, Dan Brouthers and

Our skilled Heritage researchers were able to track down an article in the October 18, 1887 issue of The , the local newspaper that honored the best of the Beaneaters, recounting the details of the

When Honest Sam Wise took THE GLOBE trophy from Colonel Taylor and contemplated the handsome silver bat as it lay in its silken case, a fl ush of manly pride swept over his face. He took the long case, and, holding it as he might a good-sized baby, the big short stop said: “Colonel Taylor and Gentlemen—I never made a speech in my life, but this elegant and beautiful emblem ought to inspire me to say something. The trouble is ‘I ain’t built that way,’ but I do want to return my sincere thanks for it, and wish you many prosperous years of life. I wish to express my thanks to the members of the press for many kind favors during the past season. Once more I thank you

This magnum opus from an unidentifi ed Boston silversmith owes its basic dimensions to the preferred lumber of the day, measuring a sizable thirty-eight inches in length with the mild tapering typical of 19th century game bats. The similarities end here, however, as the knob, lower and upper barrel provide an intricate garden of fl owery relief detailing. Commanding the mid-barrel is a splendid fi gural of Wise in his narrow-legged batting stance, the word “Boston” clearly etched upon the chest of his collared

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1906 Chicago White Sox World Championship Watch Fob Presented to James “Hub” Hart

Remembered in baseball history by the less-than-fl attering nickname “The Hitless Wonders,” the Chicago White Sox managed to capture the American League pennant despite posting the worst team batting average (.230) in the Junior Circuit. Most expected the A.L. Champs to be easy prey for the crosstown National League Champs, a juggernaut anchored by the Hall of Fame quartet of Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, Frank Chance and pitching ace Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown, which posted a stunning 116-36 record to fi nish with a twenty-game lead over the second place Giants. But despite the fact that the Sox bats remained cold for the Fall Classic, their pitching managed to refrigerate the Cubs’ lumber as well, leading to a six-game Series victory for the American League side.

Presented is the fi rst Championship award we’ve yet encountered from this fi rst World Series contested entirely within a single city’s borders, and just the third of baseball history. It was presented to back-up catcher James Henry “Hub” Hart, whose three seasons of Major League service were rendered solely in a ChiSox uniform. To ensure no misunderstanding, we stress that this fi ne relic is the modern equivalent of the Championship ring—the sole World Series victor’s prize presented to the members of the winning team.

The obverse features the winged foot team logo, complete with an enameled white sock, ringed by the verbiage “World’s Champions ‘White Sox.’” Eagle wings and ball and bats iconography frames the design against a stars and bars background, with a single genuine diamond set into the top. The design is replicated on verso with a few modifi cations, the diamond swapped out for a sapphire and the engraved text “J. Hart, 1906” orbiting a central globe. Mild enamel wear represents the entirety of condition issues. Pendant (not inclusive of chain) measures approximately 1.25x1.75” and tests at fourteen karat gold. An exceedingly rare and aesthetically stunning Championship artifact makes its triumphant return to Chicago within this Platinum Night auction.

The fob is consigned to this event by the granddaughter of “Hub” Hart, with her signed letter of provenance.

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1906 Chicago White Sox World Championship Watch Fob Presented to James “Hub” Hart

Remembered in baseball history by the less-than-fl attering nickname “The Hitless Wonders,” the Chicago White Sox managed to capture the American League pennant despite posting the worst team batting average (.230) in the Junior Circuit. Most expected the A.L. Champs to be easy prey for the crosstown National League Champs, a juggernaut anchored by the Hall of Fame quartet of Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, Frank Chance and pitching ace Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown, which posted a stunning 116-36 record to fi nish with a twenty-game lead over the second place Giants. But despite the fact that the Sox bats remained cold for the Fall Classic, their pitching managed to refrigerate the Cubs’ lumber as well, leading to a six-game

Presented is the fi rst Championship award we’ve yet encountered from this fi rst World Series contested entirely within a single city’s borders, and just the third of baseball history. It was presented to back-up catcher James Henry “Hub” Hart, whose three seasons of Major League service were rendered solely in a ChiSox uniform. To ensure no misunderstanding, we stress that this fi ne relic is the modern equivalent of the Championship ring—the sole World Series

The obverse features the winged foot team logo, complete with an enameled white sock, ringed .’” Eagle wings and ball and bats iconography

frames the design against a stars and bars background, with a single genuine diamond set into the top. The design is replicated on verso with a few modifi cations, the diamond

” orbiting a central globe. Mild enamel wear represents the entirety of condition issues. Pendant (not inclusive of chain) measures approximately 1.25x1.75” and tests at fourteen karat gold. An exceedingly rare and aesthetically stunning Championship artifact makes its triumphant return to Chicago within

The fob is consigned to this event by the granddaughter of “Hub” Hart, with her signed letter of

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1939 Lou Gehrig All-Star Game Presentational Pin

Originally the plan had been to honor Lou Gehrig’s service to Major League Baseball at the Yankee Stadium All-Star Game, but it was decided that such a noble fi gure should not share the spotlight, and thus it was Independence Day of 1939 that saw the Iron Horse proclaim himself “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” Precisely one week later, on the same ground where he had simultaneously inspired and broken the hearts of sixty thousand fans, Gehrig appeared again as the honorary captain of the American League side. Though the fi nal swings of his thunderous bat were behind him, all eyes remained fi xed on the Yanks’ former fi rst baseman as he delivered the line-up card to the umpire for the last of his seven consecutive Midsummer Classics.

Here we present the elegantly crafted Dieges & Clust pin presented to Gehrig for that fi nal appearance, one of the very last of the treasures heaped upon the iconic Yankee during his seventeen years of Bronx tenure. While any artifact from the personal collection of the game’s most reliable pre-war employee carries enormous relevance and appeal, those rare few relating to his tragic fi nal year in pinstripes are a breed apart. The pin measures almost one inch square, featuring a genuine diamond at each corner, a golden baseball at center announcing “New York 1939,” and “All Star Game, American League” spanning the enameled base paths. Verso is artfully engraved “Lou Gehrig” in a style perfectly matching other known examples. “Dieges & Clust 10 Karat” is stamped just below.

The pin is particularly noteworthy as it was spared donation to the Hall of Fame by Lou’s widow Eleanor, who bequeathed the majority of Gehrig’s awards (including a charm bracelet of similar pins and trinkets) to the museum. It was instead gifted to one of Lou’s caretakers during his steady decline, and sold by the nurse’s nephew in 1989. For several months afterwards it was displayed at the Hall of Fame and toured the country with an exhibit celebrating the landmark’s Golden Anniversary that year. A photocopy of a USA Today article from 1989 recounts this Hall of Fame loan. Marvelous condition, with a touch of enamel wear at fi rst base area.

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1963 Los Angeles Dodgers World Championship Ring Presented to Bill “Moose” Skowron

After participating in seven World Series during the fi rst nine seasons of his career as a New York Yankee, Moose found himself in the unfamiliar role of the enemy as he faced off against his former brothers in arms in yet another episode of the game’s most storied Fall Classic rivalry. While Skowron had struggled against unfamiliar National League pitching throughout the regular season, he found new life in the Series, leading the Dodgers with a .385 batting average and clubbing a home run in an unprecedented four-game sweep of the Yankees. Presented here is the ring awarded to the popular starting fi rst baseman of the Dodgers’ third World Championship team.

A round brilliant-cut diamond (.75 carat) commands the face, set in a blue stone and ringed by the words “Los Angeles Dodgers World Champions.” Left shank features ball and bats imagery with Skowron’s name engraved on the sweet spot. Right shank celebrates the sweep with “4 Straight” terminology, the Dodgers logo and the year “1963.” The white gold beauty is stamped “Balfour 14K” at interior band, which measures to size eleven. Fine, undamaged condition. A wonderful memento of those thrilling Dodgers vs. Yankees Fall Classics.

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1975 Cincinnati Reds World Championship Ring

The Big Red Machine. It was a nickname coined by The Cincinnati Enquirer sportswriter Bob Hertzel on July 4, 1969, a century after the city gave birth to professional baseball. The term still strikes fear into the hearts of National Leaguers to this day, reminiscent of an age of dominance when legends like Rose, Bench, Perez, Foster, Morgan, Griffey, Geronimo and Concepcion claimed four pennants and two World Championships over a seven-season span.

Despite the abundance of Championship glory showered upon the 1970’s Reds, World Series rings from the period rarely reach the public auction block. One successful (and savvy) bidder will see his luck changed by this auction, as we present a genuine 1975 Championship ring once owned by Eddie Gilliland, the fi rst president of the Florida State League and later an assistant to Dick Wagner, a leading architect of this storied Reds dynasty.

A single half carat brilliant cut diamond is set within a red stone on the presented ring’s face, encircled by text reading “1975 World Champions Cincinnati Reds.” The left shank provides the original owner’s surname, a team logo “C,” and an image of Riverfront Stadium in miniature holding the text “The Big Red Machine.” A miniature World Series trophy adorns the right shank with the text “Reds 4, Red Sox 3,” recalling that historic Fall Classic best recalled today for Carlton Fisk’s dramatic (and ultimately futile) Game Six walk-off blast.

The ring is crafted by Balfour out of fourteen karat gold, weighing 32.6 grams. “LGB” is stamped at interior of band, which measures to a 9.5 ring size. Ring is consigned by the Gilliland family.

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1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays World Championship Rings Lot of 2

The Championship of our National Pastime took a two-year foreign vacation in the early 1990’s as Cito Gaston’s supercharged Toronto Blue Jays claimed back-to-back World Series, each capped with thrilling extra-innings Game Six victories. Presented is a genuine World Series Championship ring representing each of those glorious Fall Classics, presented to and consigned by a former front office worker for the Jays. Each ring is crafted by the famous Tiffany & Co., and is housed in their classic robin’s egg blue boxes.

1992: Face holds seventeen round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total carat weight of .30. Team logo bird and Canadian flag imagery appears, with “World Champions 1992” ringing perimeter in raised lettering. Left shank reads “Toronto Blue Jays, 1992 World Series, Canada’s 1st.” Right shank provides recipient’s surname “MacNeil,” the symbol of the American League and the four million+ attendance total. Interior band is stamped “Tiffany 14k 585.” Gross weight 35.41 grams. Size 9.

1993: Face holds forty-six round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total carat weight of .60. Team logo bird and double-Canadian flag imagery appears, with “World Champions 1993” ringing perimeter in raised lettering. Left shank reads “Toronto Blue Jays, 1993 World Series, Back to Back 92-93.” Right shank provides recipient’s surname “MacNeil” and the symbol of the American League. Interior band is stamped “Tiffany 14k 585.” Gross weight 36.13 grams. Size 10.5.

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2009 New York Yankees World Championship Ring

The hearts of New Yorkers were broken a second time just weeks after the devastation of 9/11 when the bullet-proof Mariano Rivera shockingly surrendered the 2001 World Series to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a walk-off bloop single, bringing to a conclusion the last great dynasty of the twentieth century. After such a spectacular run of good fortune—1996, 1998, 1999, 2000—most Yankee fans were ill-prepared for the string of fi rst-round playoff exits to follow, and a pathetic exit from the old Stadium in 2008 without any October ball whatsover.

Presented is the ultimate symbol of the Bronx’ return to brilliance, one in which they christened the new Stadium just like the old one—with a World Championship conclusion. Much like the marching orders supplied to GM Brian Cashman when it comes to personnel, the Yankees spared no expense in the creation of this gem-encrusted treasure, boasting 109 brilliant cut diamonds (one for each year of Yankees existence), and four more square step cut diamonds to mark each base of the baseball diamond theme, which contains the classic “NY” logo inset upon a blue stone. The fourteen karat white gold body of the ring features the team logo and word “Tradition” on the left shank as well as the recipient’s name, which is hidden in our imagery as the front offi ce staffer is still employed by the team. Right shank features the new park in minature with text “World Champions, 2009, Unity.” Interior band is stamped “Balfour 14k” and “Yankee Stadium, 2009, Inaugural Season.” Ring measures to a size nine, but would be easily expanded with the removal of the sizer inside. Mint condition.

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1908 Jack Johnson “Black Opal Trophy” Heavyweight Championship Pendant

The call for a “Great White Hope” was already echoing through the sporting world as Australian jeweler Percy Marks hunched over this elegant bauble, elegantly engraving the words, “World’s Heavyweight Champion, Black Opal Trophy, Presented by Percy Marks, Won by Jack Johnson, Sydney, Dec. 26, 1908.” Noted American author Jack London had coined the phrase, an artful expression of an ugly sentiment shared by the vast majority of white sports fans who took Johnson’s assumption of the Heavyweight throne as a personal affront.

For two years the dark-skinned Galveston Giant had trailed the reigning Champ Tommy Burns across the globe, taunting the Canadian in the press with the suggestion that it was not racism but fear that fueled Burns’ evasions. It was a campaign which ultimately proved effective, with Burns fi nally accepting the challenge, then falling in the fourteenth round on Boxing Day, 1908 before a huge Australian crowd.

Presented is the only known personal award deriving from the bout which began Jack Johnson’s six and a half year tenure at the pinnacle of the boxing world. The lack of such artifacts is hardly surprising given the intense animosity Johnson faced from the boxing establishment. One wonders if Mr. Marks made the presentation of this prize in secret to avoid recrimination from outraged fans.

Percy Marks Jewelers survives to this day, still specializing in the rare black opal that adorns the center of this gorgeous pendant, and which so fi ttingly honors the fi rst Heavyweight Champ of African descent. This particular stone is chipped but still presents nicely, remaining fi rmly housed in the intricately designed eighteen karat gold pendant. Approximate dimensions are 1.125x1.75”, but as a key relic from one of the most socially signifi cant athletes in history, the appeal is immeasurable.

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1908 Jack Johnson “Black Opal Trophy” Heavyweight Championship Pendant

The call for a “Great White Hope” was already echoing through the sporting world as Australian jeweler Percy Marks hunched over this elegant bauble, elegantly engraving the words, “World’s Heavyweight Champion, Black Opal Trophy, Presented by Percy Marks, Won by Jack Johnson, Sydney, Dec. 26,

.” Noted American author Jack London had coined the phrase, an artful expression of an ugly sentiment shared by the vast majority of white sports fans who took Johnson’s assumption of the

For two years the dark-skinned Galveston Giant had trailed the reigning Champ Tommy Burns across the globe, taunting the Canadian in the press with the suggestion that it was not racism but fear that fueled Burns’ evasions. It was a campaign which ultimately proved effective, with Burns fi nally accepting the challenge, then falling in the fourteenth round on Boxing Day, 1908 before a huge Australian crowd.

Presented is the only known personal award deriving from the bout which began Jack Johnson’s six and a half year tenure at the pinnacle of the boxing world. The lack of such artifacts is hardly surprising given the intense animosity Johnson faced from the boxing establishment. One wonders if Mr. Marks made the presentation of this prize in secret to avoid recrimination from outraged fans.

Percy Marks Jewelers survives to this day, still specializing in the rare black opal that adorns the center of this gorgeous pendant, and which so fi ttingly honors the fi rst Heavyweight Champ of African descent. This particular stone is chipped but still presents nicely, remaining fi rmly housed in the intricately designed eighteen karat gold pendant. Approximate dimensions are 1.125x1.75”, but as a key relic from one of the most socially signifi cant athletes in history, the

The call for a “Great White Hope” was already echoing through the sporting world as Australian jeweler World’s Heavyweight

Champion, Black Opal Trophy, Presented by Percy Marks, Won by Jack Johnson, Sydney, Dec. 26, .” Noted American author Jack London had coined the phrase, an artful expression of an ugly

sentiment shared by the vast majority of white sports fans who took Johnson’s assumption of the

For two years the dark-skinned Galveston Giant had trailed the reigning Champ Tommy Burns across the globe, taunting the Canadian in the press with the suggestion that it was not racism but fear that fueled Burns’ evasions. It was a campaign which ultimately

“I made a lot of mistakes out of the ring, but I

never made any in it.”

— Jack Johnson

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1978 Muhammad Ali’s Personal “Three Times World Champion” Ring

First there was Liston, a bruising underworld thug expected to detach the young Cassius Clay’s head from his shoulders. Then there was Foreman, expected to do much the same at the famed “Rumble in the Jungle.” And, fi nally, there was Leon Spinks, who claimed a fi fteen-round decision in February 1978 to take the belt, and then surrendered it again in the August rematch to complete Ali’s unprecedented trifecta.

Presented is one of the most important Muhammad Ali artifacts ever placed upon the public auction block, commissioned and worn by The Champ to mark his third trip to the mountain top. The regal design is dominated by a crown set within a red stone on the face, three diamonds representing each of Heavyweight Championship attained by boxing’s greatest name. “M. Ali, World Champion Three Times” dances the perimeter of the face. Left shank, in Ali’s celebrated hyperbole, announces “The Greatest Heavyweight World Champion.” Right shank announces “Muhammad Ali, S. Liston-G. Foreman-L. Spinks, ‘64, ‘74, ‘78.” Interior band is stamped “10k Jostens.” Size is a massive 16.5, suggestive of the “sting like a bee” portion of Ali’s world-beating equation.

First person provenance is delivered in the form of a typed letter signed by Ali himself, reading:

To whom it may concern, I, Muhammad Ali, certify that the following item, Muhammad Ali World Champion three times 10 karat gold ring, was the offi cial ring commemorating my third heavyweight championship victory over Leon Spinks, September 15, 1978 in the New Orleans Super Dome.

Full LOA from PSA/DNA (Ali provenance letter). Full LOA from James Spence Authentication (Ali provenance letter).

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1923-24 V145-1 Frank Clancy #3 SGC 88 NM/MT 8 – Highest Graded Example Known!

The king of “Kings,” our presented representation of this rare cardboard dedicated to Hall of Fame defenseman fi nds no equals nor superiors in either the SGC or PSA population reports. It’s a fi tting tribute to Frank “King” Clancy, who ruled the ice for sixteen seasons, claiming Stanley Cup titles in 1923, 1927 and 1931 before transitioning to the roles of coach, referee and team executive after hanging up his skates.

Clancy was one of the top players of his era, but not the most intimidating sight at 5”7” and 155 pounds. Not letting his size deter him, Clancy paired great speed with a pugnacious spirit. Brian McFarlane, a top Canadian sportscaster, once said that “King Clancy started a thousand fi ghts and never won one.” A top-scoring defensemen with 136 career goals, Clancy ranks fi rst on the all-time list of top scoring defenseman. His fi nal appearance on the ice was the Howie Morenz Memorial Game in 1937.

This rookie representation of the all-time great Ottawa Senator is a recent addition to the SGC population report, and by far the highest graded example of this key hockey card. The best contenders of quality are a trio resting at the “excellent” level some fi ve numerical grades lower. The fi nest submission to PSA is a lone EX-MT+ 6.5. The presented specimen is basically like-new. The viewer will marvel at the complete absence of creases, wrinkles or surface marring, defying all laws of probability. The slightest hint of fuzziness at the top left outer corner tip seems to be the only element denying this stunning beauty an even higher assessment. Nothing provides visible credence to the fact that this card is an octogenarian and not a freshly-printed gem. For the hockey collector, this is the premier example of a pivotal entry in the full library of hockey trading card promotions.

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1934 – 1967 St. Lawrence Starch Bee Hive Photos Near Set (973) Plus Advertisements

and George Bridgman Letter

One can only imagine if the St. Lawrence Starch Co. envisioned that their promotion showcasing Canada’s National Pastime would evolve into a thirty-year endeavor. The monumental Bee Hive Honey promotion is a project that can and does keep passionate hockey collectors busy for a lifetime as they inch closer to complete set nirvana. There are just over 1,025 known pieces offering over 600 different players (110+ Hall of Famers), teams and awards spanning over 30 years of hockey history. The Bee Hive allure is made all the more intoxicating when one considers their availability ranges from “common” to truthfully “next to impossible” to find. Issued in three distinct groups, the set showcased players from every contemporary team—Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadians, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs plus the Montreal Maroons and NY/Brooklyn Americans. This presentation includes: Group 1 (1934-43) – 290 different; Group 2 (1944-64) – 477 different and Group 3 (1964-67) – 206 different. To the best of our knowledge, not one single hobbyist can claim ownership of a complete run of Bee Hive images.

This 973-piece presentation includes renowned rarities Cy Wentworth (fewer than ten known), M. Richard, Howie Morenz, Joe Klukay, Maki/Script On Stick, Gus Marker, Eddie Robinson, Harry Watson, Babe Pratt, Armstrong/Light Background, Simmons/Error, B. Hull/#9, Berenson/Black Letters, Bionda, Maloney, Don and Nick Metz, Stanowski, Perreault, M. Hall, B. Hull/Home-portrait, Pilote/Home, Nesterenko/Light Background, Bob Turner, Faulkner, Howe/C, Ingram, Bower/#1, Harris, thirty trophy and awards photos and many others.

This is the most complete set of Bee Hive Hockey photos ever auctioned. In addition to completeness, quality and a fantastic selection of more than two dozen St. Lawrence Starch Bee Hive ads and promotional material is also included. Overall, the collection is surprisingly nice with approx. 85-90% in Excellent to Near-Mint condition. Most condition issue are limited to the thin paper mounts. If one would just grade the photos, this phenomenal display would be mostly EX/MT to Mint. It is readily apparent this was a work of love, assembled piece by piece with an eye toward quality. Included will be a letter from respected Bee Hive specialist George Bridgman. Please see our web site for more details plus a link to a full list of the contents of this collection.

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Circa 1935-36 Paul Thompson Game Worn Chicago Blackhawks Jersey

Rare and important style in the evolution of Chicago Blackhawks sweaters is the fi nal step in the progression toward the famed “barber pole” look that defi ned the franchise for decades. One of the only surviving examples of its kind, this gamer once shared the ice with left winger Paul Thompson, who would trade his skates for the clipboard immediately after claiming the 1938 Stanley Cup for a six-year tenure as the club’s head coach. Not even the Hockey Hall of Fame can boast of this jersey variant in its holdings.

The sweater survives with remarkable aplomb, patched with twelve to fourteen vintage team repairs but bearing none of the staining, tearing or moth holes typical of ancient wool garments. The classic chenille team logo patch remains affi xed at the chest, with Thompson’s number “6” applied in black chenille to verso. Perhaps seven percent of the stitching here has come loose, causing no visual distraction. A french embroidered swatch at interior hem reads “Thompson” in elegant script. Housed in the family estate of Paul Thompson in Calgary, Alberta until the mid-1990’s, this jersey makes its second, and quite possibly fi nal, auction appearance within this Platinum Night event. LOA from MeiGray. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1955-56 Quaker Oats Hockey Near Set (76/79) – #1 “Current Finest” on the PSA Set Registry!

A foreshadowing of the Post Cereal sets to come some five years later, this issue borrowed its format from the Parkhurst cards issued the same year, but instead came circulated inside boxes of Quaker Oats products. The cards were the main focus of a promotion giving youngsters the chance to redeem a complete set of cards for impressive prizes like a pair of C.C.M. Skates or a new C.C.M. Bicycle. The promotion appears on its surface to have been a smashing success, as ads extending the prize offer announced “100 MORE BICYCLES to be given away!” But one must wonder if this was simply a rather cynical marketing ploy considering the trio of extremely limited short print subjects which have proven impossible to find.

Neither PSA nor SGC has graded a single example of any of the following three subjects, as recorded in their population reports of elusive short prints—#’s 1 Lumley, 33 Clancy and 37 Richard—a fact which should shed some light upon just what a difficult task set completion had been, and continues to be. Consider the other sport cards renowned for rarity—there are almost ten R306 Babe Ruth cards noted, nine N302 “Anonymous” Mayo Football cards, four V145-1 Corbeau cards, almost 70 “Magie” errors, and over 100 1933 Goudey Lajoie examples. Even the 1932 US Caramels Lindstrom card is represented in the PSA pop report.

This issue may appear to be the very common Parkhurst variety, but rest assured each is clearly a Quaker Oats product as the distinctive green ink backs will attest. This presentation is not just a testimonial to the tenacity of hobbyist who faced the challenge of putting together these scarce collectibles, but also to his discerning eye for quality. The set currently ranks as the #1 set on the PSA Set Registry with a GPA of 4.99! There are no fewer than ten cards that equal the highest grade known for that subject, including a trio which claim “Pop one-of-one with none higher” status. Overall, more than 70% of the set is in excellent to near mint condition, with some cards rating under the excellent plateau being particularly strong for the grade. Even card #36, the lone PSA 1 entry, is an attractive representation with only four examples grading higher. The following is a detailed account of this presentation plus significant population information.

Includes: PSA NM 7: 7 cards, #’s 11 Thomson, 13 Cullen (Pop One-None Higher), 20 Harris (Pop Two-None Higher), 35 Marshall (Pop One-None Higher), 40 Curry (Pop Three-None Higher), 43 Geoffrion, 49 Johnson, 57 Morenz (Pop Four-None Higher) and 79 Maple Leaf Gardens (Pop 2-None Higher); PSA EX-MT+ 6

5: 3 cards, #’s 46 Bouchard, 58 Joliat and 66 Reay; PSA EX-MT 6: 17 cards, #’s 6 Klukay, 10 Sloan (Pop One-None Higher), 12 Migay, 17 Marshall, 18 Duff, 21 Chabot, 28 Apps, 38 Moore, 51 Meger, 52 McNeil, 54 Turner, 56 Vezina, 62 Siebert, 64 Reardon, 67 Blake (Pop Two-None Higher), 74 Beliveau Bats Puck and 76 Curry Scores Again; PSA EX 5: 30 cards, #’s 3 Horton, 4 Armstrong, 8 (MC), 9 MacDonald, 14, 15, 16, 24, 27, 29 Kennedy, 31, 32 Cotton, 34 (MC), 39, 41 Mackay (Pop Two-None Higher), 42, 45 Harvey, 47 (MC), 48, 59 Hainsworth, 60, 61, 63, 68, 69 Hugh Beats Hodge, 70 Lum Stops Boomboom (Pop Three-None Higher), 71 Plante Is Protected, 75 Leaf Speedsters Attack, 77 Jammed On The Boards and 78 The Montreal Forum; PSA VG-EX+ 4

5: 2 cards, #’s 5 and 55 Lalonde; PSA VG-EX 4: 6 cards, #’s 19, 23 Broda, 44 Beliveau, 50 Plante, 72 and 73; PSA VG+ 3

5: 1 card, #22; PSA VG 3: 3 cards, #’s 2, 25, 26 Conacher and 65; PSA Good 2: 3 cards, #’s 7, 30 and 53; PSA Poor 1: 1 card, #36.

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1958-59 Ted Lindsay Stanley Cup Playoffs Game Worn Chicago Black Hawks Jersey

With world-class aesthetics to match its elite heritage, the presented sweater derives from the family of a close friend of Walter “Gunzo” Humeniuk, the backup goaltender and assistant trainer for the 1955-61 Chicago Black Hawks who would begin a successful second career in sporting goods following his retirement from the ice. The gorgeous jersey is believed to have been worn by his teammate Lindsay during the Black Hawks’ single series of post-season play in 1959, exhibiting light but defi nite game wear and inspiring leading expert Brad Moore to declare it “without a doubt the best preserved late 50’s Blackhawk sweater in the hobby” in the attending letter of authenticity.

Lindsay’s diminutive size belied his brutal style of play, which earned him the nickname Terrible Ted and more than 400 stitches before he fi nally lost count. Considered by many the fi nest left winger ever to wear an NHL uniform, Lindsay was a nine-time All-Star and four-time Stanley Cup Champion. Yet game worn jerseys from this legendary bruiser remain the most elusive of quarry. Lindsay’s number “7” appears on verso in white tackle twill, and again on each sleeve, where the positioning of the numeral and tomahawk allows us to pinpoint the jersey’s exact vintage. The next season Lindsay would wear the Assistant Captain’s letter “A” on his chest, a feature properly absent here.

The classic and elegantly crafted Indian head patch remains unblemished on the chest, confi dently asserting its claim to the status of most attractive style in NHL fashion. The tie-down collar features its original lace, and the proper “Lippman’s” manufacturer’s label remains at interior seam. Size measures to a “44,” proper for Lindsay. Two team repairs and a scattering of stick slashes recall the semifi nals meeting with the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Montreal Canadiens. LOA from Brad Moore. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

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1980 Art Ross Trophy Presented to Marcel Dionne

Among the most important individual awards in North American professional sports, the Art Ross Trophy is presented annually to the scoring points leader of the National Hockey League. Offered is the actual cup awarded to Hall of Fame center Marcel Dionne in 1980, the only season he claimed the fiercely contested top spot. It would prove to be the final year for over two decades to come that the prize did not go to one of three players: Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr.

Dionne had actually been tied with the young Gretzky at the close of the 1979-80 season at 137 points, but was awarded the tiebreaker by virtue of scoring two more goals than the Edmonton rookie. Though Dionne stands as one of the game’s greatest all-time scorers, currently fourth on the career list at 731, the 1979-80 season is universally considered his finest, and this ultimate symbol of that season of brilliance rates among the most important NHL hardware ever made available for private sale.

The trophy stands 10.5” in height inclusive of its wooden stand, which bears an engraved plaque reading “Art Ross Cup, Presented To: Marcel Dionne, By: Alan Eagleson, 1980.” The cup itself is further engraved “The Art Ross Trophy Presented to The National Hockey League by Arthur H. Ross, F/LT Arthur S. Ross, D.F.C., F/LT John K. Ross, To Be Awarded Each Year to the Leading Scorer.” Gargoyles, leaves and grapes imagery adorn the surrounding area.

Condition is very strong, with light tarnishing of the silver cup and a few minor and inconsequential handling marks on the wooden base. A remarkable opportunity for the advanced hockey collector. Dionne’s signed letter of provenance is included.

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1997-98 Wayne Gretzky Game Worn New York Rangers Jersey

Extraordinary gamer from The Great One can be defi nitively pegged to the fi ve or six game span during which Gretzky assumed assistant captain duties to replace injured defenseman Jeff Beukeboom. The jersey was obtained by former Edmonton cameraman Wayne Mock, whose close connections with various trainers over his twenty-year career would occasionally yield treasures such as this. Mock received the jersey from Rangers trainer Mike Folga after Beukeboom’s return ended its usefulness.

It was during this 1997 season that The Hockey News assembled a committee of fi fty hockey experts from the ranks of NHL veterans and the sporting press to compile a list of the fi fty greatest players in NHL history. Gretzky, of course, earned the top spot.

This home white mesh sweater from his next-to-last season in the NHL exhibits the light but defi nite use one would expect from an abridged term of duty. “Rangers” descends across the chest in stair-stepping blue and red tackle twill, with the important assistant captain’s “A” affi xed below the left shoulder. Gretzky’s immortal number “99” is applied to each sleeve and to verso, where it appears below a gently arcing “Gretzky” properly sewn directly to the jersey body without a plate. An embroidered “Gretzky” swatch appears at interior collar below a “Starter” manufacturer’s label and a washing instructions tag remains in place at interior side seam. The interior fi ght strap is clipped. A fl awless silver sharpie signature on verso completes the ensemble.

Wayne Gretzky has always been famously protective of his game worn gear, severely limiting its availability to the many thousands of collectors angling for a memento of hockey’s greatest career. This vast chasm between supply and demand should forecast intense competition for this fi ne example, as well as a rosy outlook for investors searching for a the closest thing possible to a “can’t lose” proposition. As long as there is hockey, the name Gretzky will endure. LOA from Perry Nelson. LOA from Heritage Auctions. LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph).

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“The highest compliment that you can pay me is to

say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.”

— Wayne Gretzky

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1968 USA Basketball Olympic Gold Medal Presented to Ken Spain

A bitterly disputed second-place finish in the 1972 Games would bring an end to the American domination of Olympic basketball, establishing the 1968 squad as the last in an unbroken string of Gold Medallists since the sport’s first appearance in 1936. Here we find just the second victor’s prize from that important 1968 edition to reach the hobby’s auction block, presented to center Ken Spain whose dominating presence helped the US squad emerge from this most prestigious amateur tournament as the only unbeaten team.

The medal is consigned to this Platinum Night auction by Spain’s widow, who delivered the medal in the attractive shadow box where it was displayed for years. This ultimate symbol of athletic achievement dangles from a red, white and blue ribbon, which connects to a square flat plate identifying the medal as a basketball prize. From this plate hangs the medal itself, picturing a laurel-wreathed victory figure and the text “XIX Olympiad Mexico 1968.” Verso is viewable with a cleverly placed mirror, picturing an athlete being carried shoulder high by his compatriots. Short of typical oxidation, the medal exhibits no visible flaws.

The 1968 Summer Games remain among the most memorable in history, punctuated by the famous “Black Power” gloved-fist salute by American Gold and Bronze Medallists Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 200m ceremony. While any Olympic Gold Medal carries tremendous collecting appeal, one awarded to an American athlete at the Mexico City Games rates among the most significant.

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1998 Jeff Gordon NASCAR Winston Cup Championship Trophy

The NASCAR equivalent of the Stanley Cup or the Lombardi Trophy, the presented hardware represents the pinnacle of achievement in the high-octane world of stock car racing. Though the declining acceptance of tobacco products encouraged a sponsorship change for the 2004 racing season, the Winston Cup Series operated as the premier tournament since the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Corporation secured naming rights in 1971.

Presented is the third of four Winston Cup trophies earned by the driver of the number “24” Chevy whose domination of the competition in the late 1990’s made him one of the most popular race car drivers in American history. The trophy was consigned to Heritage by a Houston, TX resident who reported that he had acquired the massive award from Gordon’s first wife after the 2003 dissolution of their marriage.

The trophy came to Heritage in several pieces but has been reconstructed using only original parts with the exception of various bolts and screws. It must be noted that the wooden pedestals upon which the two smaller cups rest have been lost, but this does very little to diminish the considerable visual appeal, and the trophy is otherwise complete. The design is anchored by the bold engraved proclamation, “1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, Jeff Gordon” that commands the base. Just above, an image of Gordon, his facsimile signature, the number “24” and “Hendrick Motorsports” appears on a second brass plaque. The logo of the “NASCAR Winston Cup Series” is just above.

The trophy measures 10x23x32” at its largest dimensions, providing ample heft to match its historical import. As the ultimate prize for one of America’s most recognizable sporting figures, this trophy should draw no shortage of bidding attention. Gentlemen, start your engines!

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“You may be leading, then you might be at the back of the pack trying to work your way up. It’s just a constant reminder not to give up.”

— Jeff Gordon

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The following chart governs current bidding increments.

Current Bid .....................Bid Increment Current Bid .......................Bid Increment <$10 .................................... $1 $20,000 - $29,999 .................$2,000 $10 - $29 ............................. $2 $30,000 - $49,999 .................$2,500 $30 - $49 ............................. $3 $50,000 - $99,999 .................$5,000 $50 - $99 ............................. $5 $100,000 - $199,999 .............$10,000 $100 - $199 ......................... $10 $200,000 - $299,999 .............$20,000 $200 - $299 ......................... $20 $300,000 - $499,999 .............$25,000 $300 - $499 ......................... $25 $500,000 - $999,999 .............$50,000 $500 - $999 ......................... $50 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 .......$100,000 $1,000 - $1,999 ................... $100 $2,000,000 - $2,999,999 .......$200,000 $2,000 - $2,999 ................... $200 $3,000,000 - $4,999,999 .......$250,000 $3,000 - $4,999 ................... $250 $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 .......$500,000 $5,000 - $9,999 ................... $500 >$10,000,000 ........................$1,000,000 $10,000 - $19,999 ............... $1,000

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37. Any request for shipping verification for undelivered packages must be made within 30 days of shipment by Auctioneer.

Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: 38. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION

CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opine contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot. NOTE: Auctioneer, in specified auction venues, for example, Fine Art, may have express written warranties and you are referred to those specific terms and conditions. .

39. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate.

40. Translations of foreign language documents may be provided as a convenience to interested parties. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of those translations and will not be held responsible for errors in bidding arising from inaccuracies in translation.

41. Auctioneer disclaims all liability for damages, consequential or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the sale of any Property by Auctioneer to Bidder. No third party may rely on any benefit of these Terms and Conditions and any rights, if any, established hereunder are personal to the Bidder and may not be assigned. Any statement made by the Auctioneer is an opinion and does not constitute a warranty or representation. No employee of Auctioneer may alter these Terms and Conditions, and, unless signed by a principal of Auctioneer, any such alteration is null and void.

42. Auctioneer shall not be liable for breakage of glass or damage to frames (patent or latent); such defects, in any event, shall not be a basis for any claim for return or reduction in purchase price.

Release: 43. In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its

officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opines, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, typographical error, etc. and are the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer.

44. Notice: Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, cannons, and small items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Purchaser accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold.

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: 45. By placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, Bidder accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction,

and specifically agrees to the dispute resolution provided herein. Consumer disputes shall be resolved through court litigation which has an exclusive Dallas, Texas venue clause and jury waiver. Non-consumer dispute shall be determined in binding arbitration which arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial.

46. Auctioneer in no event shall be responsible for consequential damages, incidental damages, compensatory damages, or any other damages arising or claimed to be arising from the auction of any lot. In the event that Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title, or other transfer or condition issue is claimed, In such cases the sole remedy shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of the amount paid by Bidder; in no case shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed, Auctioneer’s maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot.

47. In the event of an attribution error, Auctioneer may at its sole discretion, correct the error on the Internet, or, if discovered at a later date, to refund the buyer’s purchase price without further obligation.

48. Dispute Resolution for Consumers and Non-Consumers: Any claim, dispute, or controversy in connection with, relating to and /or arising out of the Auction, participation in the Auction. Award of lots, damages of claims to lots, descriptions, condition reports, provenance, estimates, return and warranty rights, any interpretation of these Terms and Conditions, any alleged verbal modification of these Terms and Conditions and/or any purported settlement whether asserted in contract, tort, under Federal or State statute or regulation shall or any other matter: a) if presented by a consumer, be exclusively heard by, and the parties consent to, exclusive in personam jurisdiction in the State District Courts of Dallas County, Texas. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. Any appeals shall be solely pursued in the appellate courts of the State of Texas; or b) for any claimant other than a consumer, the claim shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single arbitrator, that the parties may agree upon, selected from the JAMS list of Texas arbitrators. The case is not to be administrated by JAMS; however, if the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then JAMS shall appoint the arbitrator and it shall be conducted under JAMS rules. The locale shall be Dallas Texas. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any party on any claim involving the purchase or sale of numismatic or related items may elect arbitration through binding PNG arbitration. Any claim must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Texas law. The prevailing party (party that is awarded substantial and material relief on its claim or defense) may be awarded its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

49. No claims of any kind can be considered after the settlements have been made with the consignors. Any dispute after the settlement date is strictly between the Bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of the Auctioneer.

50. In consideration of their participation in or application for the Auction, a person or entity (whether the successful Bidder, a Bidder, a purchaser and/or other Auction participant or registrant) agrees that all disputes in any way relating to, arising under, connected with, or incidental to these Terms and Conditions and purchases, or default in payment thereof, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the arbitration provision. In the event that any matter including actions to compel arbitration, construe the agreement, actions in aid or arbitration or otherwise needs to be litigated, such litigation shall be exclusively in the Courts of the State of Texas, in Dallas County, Texas, and if necessary the corresponding appellate courts. For such actions, the successful Bidder, purchaser, or Auction participant also expressly submits himself to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Texas.

51. These Terms & Conditions provide specific remedies for occurrences in the auction and delivery process. Where such remedies are afforded, they shall be interpreted strictly. Bidder agrees that any claim shall utilize such remedies; Bidder making a claim in excess of those remedies provided in these Terms and Conditions agrees that in no case whatsoever shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot.

Miscellaneous: 52. Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a

consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

53. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by Heritage in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. Heritage may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available through Heritage and its affiliates and subsidiaries.

54. Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. Rev. 3-23-11

New York State Auctions OnlyThese Terms and Conditions of Sale are designed to conform to the applicable sections of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Rules and Regulations as Amended. This sale is a Public Auction Sale conducted by Heritage Auction Galleries, Inc. #41513036. The New York City licensed auctioneers are: Sam Foose, #095260; Kathleen Guzman, #0762165; Nicholas Dawes, #1304724; Ed Beardsley, #1183220; Scott Peterson, #1306933; Andrea Voss, #1320558, who will conduct the Sale on behalf of Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. (for Coins and Currency) and Heritage Auction Galleries Inc. (for other items). All lots are subject to: the consignor’s rights to bid thereon in accord with these Terms and Conditions of Sale, consignor’s option to receive advances on their consignments, and Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may offer limited extended financing to registered bidders, in accord with Auctioneer’s internal credit standards. A registered bidder may inquire whether a lot is subject to an advance or a reserve. Auctioneer has made advances to various consignors in this sale. On lots bearing an estimate, the term refers to a value range placed on an item by the Auctioneer in its sole opinion but the final price is determined by the bidders.

Additional Terms & Conditions: SPORTS COLLECTIBLES AUCTIONS

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM A: Signature® Auctions are not on approval. No certified material may be returned because of possible differences of opinion with respect to the grade offered by any third-party organization, dealer, or service. No guarantee of grade is offered for uncertified Property sold and subsequently submitted to a third-party grading service. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy. Under extremely limited circumstances, (e.g. gross cataloging error) a purchaser, who did not bid from the floor, may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to the Auctioneer must be pre-approved by the Auctioneer; A bidder must notify the appropriate department head (check the inside front cover of the catalog or our website for a listing of department heads) in writing of such request within three (3) days of the mail bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated must be in our offices within 30 days after Auction. Grading does not qualify for this evaluation process nor do such complaints constitute a basis to challenge the authenticity of a lot. AFTER THAT 30-DAY PERIOD, NO LOTS MAY BE RETURNED FOR REASONS OTHER THAN AUTHENTICITY. Lots returned must be housed intact in the original holder. No lots purchased by floor Bidders (including those Bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Late remittance for purchases may be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM B: Auctions conducted solely on the Internet THREE (3) DAY RETURN POLICY. All lots paid for within seven days of the Internet-only Auction closing are sold with a three (3) day return privilege. You may return lots under the following conditions: Within three days of receipt of the lot, you must first notify Auctioneer by contacting Client Service by phone (1-800-872-6467) or e-mail ([email protected]), and immediately mail the lot(s) fully insured to the attention of Returns, Heritage, 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas TX 75219-3941. Lots must be housed intact in their original holder and condition. You are responsible for the insured, safe delivery of any lots. A non-negotiable return fee of 5% of the purchase price ($10 per lot minimum) will be deducted from the refund for each returned lot or billed directly. Postage and handling fees are not refunded. After the three-day period (from receipt), no items may be returned for any reason. Late remittance for purchases revokes all Return privileges.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM C: Bidders who have inspected the lots or had the opportunity to Inspect the lots prior to any Auction will not be granted any return privileges.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM D: Sportscards sold referencing a third-party grading service are sold “as is” without any express or implied warranty. Certain warranties may be available from the grading services and the Bidder is referred to them for further details: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), P.O. Box 6180 Newport Beach, CA 92658; Sportscard Guaranty LLC (SGC) P.O. Box 6919 Parsippany, NJ 07054-6919; Global Authentication (GAI), P.O. Box 57042 Irvine, Ca. 92619; Beckett Grading Service (BGS), 15850 Dallas Parkway, Dallas TX 75248.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM E: On any lot presented with a Letter of Authenticity (“LOA”) issued by Auctioneer or its Heritage affiliates, that warranty inures only to the original purchaser (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Purchaser”. Purchaser may not transfer the rights afforded under the LOA and it is null and void when Purchaser transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The LOA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Purchaser was awarded the lot to four (4) years after its purchase. The LOA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage, e.g. game worn. Claim procedure: Purchaser must contact the Auctioneer prior to submission of the lot as to his intent to make a claim and arrange secure shipment. If a lot’s authenticity is questioned by Purchaser within the warranty period, Purchaser must present with the claim, authoritative written

evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the sports field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Purchaser shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Purchaser may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Dallas, Texas, before a single arbitration under expedited rules. The LOA does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer or Heritage’s affiliates is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to purchaser. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to: PSA/DNA, P.O. Box 6180 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (800) 325-1121. James Spence Authentication (JSA), 2 Sylvan Way, Suite 102 Parsippany, NJ 07054 (888) 457-7362; or as otherwise noted on the Certificate.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM F: Bidders who intend to challenge authenticity or provenance of a lot must notify Auctioneer in writing within thirty (30) days of the Auction’s conclusion. In the event Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title, provenance, authenticity, or other transfer or condition issue is claimed, Auctioneer’s liability shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of purchase price; in no case shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed, Auctioneer’s maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM G: Auctioneer shall not be liable for any patent or latent defect or controversy pertaining to or arising from any encapsulated collectible. In any such instance, purchaser’s remedy, if any, shall be solely against the service certifying the collectible.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM H: Due to changing grading standards over time, differing interpretations, and to possible mishandling of items by subsequent owners, Auctioneer reserves the right to grade items differently than shown on certificates from any grading service that accompany the items. Auctioneer also reserves the right to grade items differently than the grades shown in the prior catalog should such items be reconsigned to any future auction.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM I: Although consensus grading is employed by most third-party services, it should be noted as aforesaid that grading is not an exact science. In fact, it is entirely possible that if a lot is broken out of a plastic holder and resubmitted to another grading service or even to the same service, the lot could come back with a different grade assigned.

SPORTS COLLECTIBLES TERM J: Certification does not guarantee protection against the normal risks associated with potentially volatile markets. The degree of liquidity for certified collectibles will vary according to general market conditions and the particular lot involved. For some lots there may be no active market at all at certain points in time.

For wiring instructions call the Credit department at 1-800-872-6467 or e-mail: [email protected]

Rev. 1-21-11

State Notices: Notice as to an Auction in California. Auctioneer has in compliance with Title 2.95 of the California Civil Code as amended October 11, 1993 Sec. 1812.600, posted with the California Secretary of State its bonds for it and its employees, and the auction is being conducted in compliance with Sec. 2338 of the Commercial Code and Sec. 535 of the Penal Code. Notice as to an Auction in New York City. These Terms and Conditions of Sale are designed to conform to the applicable sections of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Rules and Regulations as Amended. This sale is a Public Auction Sale conducted by Heritage Auction Galleries, Inc. #41513036. The New York City licensed auctioneers are: Sam Foose, #095260; Kathleen Guzman, #0762165; Nicholas Dawes, #1304724; Ed Beardsley, #1183220; Scott Peterson, #1306933; Andrea Voss, #1320558, who will conduct the Sale on behalf of Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. (for Coins and Currency) and Heritage Auction Galleries Inc. (for other items). All lots are subject to: the consignor’s rights to bid thereon in accord with these Terms and Conditions of Sale, consignor’s option to receive advances on their consignments, and Auctioneer, in its sole discretion, may offer limited extended financing to registered bidders, in accord with Auctioneer’s internal credit standards. A registered bidder may inquire whether a lot is subject to an advance or a reserve. Auctioneer has made advances to various consignors in this sale. On lots bearing an estimate, the term refers to a value range placed on an item by the Auctioneer in its sole opinion but the final price is determined by the bidders.

Notice as to an Auction in Texas. In compliance with TDLR rule 67.100(c)(1), notice is hereby provided that this auction is covered by a Recovery Fund administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-6599. Any complaints may be directed to the same address.Notice as to an Auction in Ohio: Auction firm and Auctioneer are licensed by the Dept. of Agriculture, and either the licensee is bonded in favor of the state or an aggrieved person may initiate a claim against the auction recovery fund created in Section 4707.25 of the Revised Code as a result of the licensee’s actions, whichever is applicable.

How to Ship Your Purchases

Shippers that Heritage has used are listed below. However, you are not obligated to choose from the following and may provide Heritage with information of your preferred shipper.

Navis Pack & Ship The Packing & Moving Center Craters & Freighters 161 Pittsburgh St 2040 E. Arkansas Lane, Ste #222 2220 Merritt Drive, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75207 Arlington, TX 76011 Garland, TX 75041 Ph: 972-870-1212 Ph: 817-795-1999 Ph: 972-840-8147 Fax: 214-409-9001 Fax: 214-409-9000 Fax: 214-780-5674 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

• It is the Third Party Shipper’s responsibility to pack (or crate) and ship (or freight) your purchase to you. Please make all payment arrangements for shipping with your Shipper of choice.

• Any questions concerning Third Party Shipping can be addressed through our Client Services Department at 1-866-835-3243.

• Successful bidders are advised that pick-up or shipping arrangements should be made within ten (10) days of the auction or they may be subject to storage fees as stated in Heritage’s Terms & Conditions of Auction, item 35.

Agent Shipping Release Authorization form

Heritage Auction Galleries requires “Third Party Shipping” for certain items in this auction not picked up in person by the buyer. It shall be the responsibility of the successful bidder to arrange pick up and shipping through a third party; as to such items auctioneer shall have no liability.

Steps to follow:

1. Select a shipping company from the list below or a company ofyour choosing.

2. Complete, sign, and return an Agent Shipping Release Authorization form to Heritage (this form will automatically be emailed to you along with your winning bid(s) notice or may be obtained by calling Client Services at 866-835-3243). The completed form may be faxed to 214-409-1425.

3. Heritage Auctions’ shipping department will coordinate with the shipping company you have selected to pick up your purchases.

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FL licenses: Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.: AB665; Currency Auctions of America: AB2218; FL Auctioneer licenses: Samuel Foose AU3244; Mike Sadler AU3795; Andrea Voss AU4034.

This auction subject to a 15% buyer’s premium.

SUPPORT THE SMITHSONIAN’SNATIONAL NUMISMATIC COLLECTION

HOW YOU CAN HELPIn January 2012, Heritage will host an auction of coins and notes donated by collectors to create an endowment for the National Numismatic Collection. This special auction will feature no seller’s commissions and no buyer’s premiums. Heritage is donating all of our commissions and services, so 100% of your numismatic or cash donation will go directly to the Smithsonian.

Here’s how it will work:

1. Call 800-872-6467 to speak with a Consignment Director.

2. Consign a coin/currency valued over $500 or a group of coins/currency valued over $1,000. Or, designate the proceeds of an existing consignment toward the NNC Endowment Fund.

3. After the auction, receive a gift receipt from the Smithsonian for the sale price of your consignment.

4. All proceeds raised benefi tting the NNC Endowment will be transferred to the National Museum of American History after each auction.

Visit HA.com/Smithsonian for more information.

J A N UA R Y 2 0 1 2 | O R L A N D O

B E N E F I T A U C T I O N

No coins from the Smithsonian or the NNC will be auctioned and the consigned coins are not intended for acquisition by the Smithsonian or the NNC. Neither the NNC nor the Smithsonian makes any representation or warranty as to the provenance, condition, grading, or value of any coin for auction.


For the First Time, from the Family of an American Icon750 costumes, scripts, awards, personal items and manuscripts from the family of John Wayne are being made available to collectors and fans worldwide by Heritage Auctions.

Pre-order your catalog: Visit HA.com/JohnWayne for more information.

OCTOBER 3-6, 2011 | LOS ANGELES | LIVE & ONLINE

THE PERSONAL PROPERTYOF JOHN WAYNE

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VINTAGE & CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY

NOVEMBER 19, 2011 | DALLAS | LIVE & ONLINE

Inquiries, 800-872-6467:Ed Jaster, ext. 1288 or [email protected] Peart, ext. 1625 or [email protected]

ANNIE LEIBOVITZMichael Jordan, New York, 1991Gelatin silver10-1/8 x 8-1/4 in.Est. $3,000/5,000HA.com/5077-14001

ANNIE LEIBOVITZMagic Johnson, Los Angeles, 1989Gelatin silver13-1/8 x 13-3/8 in.Est. $3,000/5,000HA.com/5077-14002

Consignments accepted through September 17.

For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collector's Handbook (combined value $65), visit HA.com/CATB21813 or call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATB21813.




THE ESTATE AUCTION

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 | DALLAS | LIVE & ONLINE

For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collector's Handbook (combined value $65), visit HA.com/CATC21813 or call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATC21813.

Inquiries (800) 872-6467:Decorative Arts – Tim Rigdon, ext. 1723 or [email protected] – Ariana Hartsock, ext. 1283 or [email protected] Coast – Nick Dawes, ext. 1605 or [email protected] Coast – Carolyn Mani, ext. 1677 or [email protected]

Heritage presents The Estate Auction, a multi-category fi ne and decorative art auction offering a great variety of quality property for every taste and budget coming directly from estates and private collections.

Deadline to consign: July 26

Why Heritage is YourBest Consignment Choice

• Unrivaled fi nancial stability and long-term continuity of management

• Competitive commission rates; one fee includes insurance and photography

• Cash advances on qualifying consignments• Aggressive national marketing efforts

for each auction• The highest web traffi c of any auction house• Salesrooms in Beverly Hills, Dallas and New York• A database of more than 650,000 collectors• Consistently high prices realized with many

world records• Full, on-time payments to every one of our

consignors since 1976

From the Ray and Clare Stern Estate: A pair of French Louis XV style marble and gilt bronze nine-light candelabra, Sold for $4,780 (Estimate $2,500/3,500)HA.com/5065*66065

From the Estate of Kenneth Kendall, Los Angeles, California: WILLIAM HAMILTON, Portrait of Sarah Siddons as Zara, circa 1784, oil on canvas, 50 x 40 in., Sold for $23,900 (Estimate $9,000/12,000)HA.com/5062*64015

From the Estate of a New York Antiques Dealer: Two Chiparus patinated gilt bronze and ivory fi gures of girls, sold for $6,573 (Estimate $2,000/3,000)HA.com/5065*66193

From the Ray and Clare Stern Estate: A Chickering reproducing baby grand piano in art case, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1930-1935, 5 feet 4 in., Sold for $10,755 (Estimate $5,000/8,000)HA.com/5065*66068




ART OF THE AMERICAN WEST & TEX AS ARTNOVEMBER 5, 2011 | DALLAS | LIVE & ONLINE


Seeking consignments of Art of the American West and Texas Art for our fall auctions!

Deadline to consign: September 3.

BIRGER SANDZÉNLate Moon Rising (Wild Horse Creek), 1923Oil on canvas36-1/4 x 48-1/4 in.Sold for $262,900 HA.com/5062*64233

JULIAN ONDERDONKBluebonnets at Sunrise, 1917Oil on artist’s board9 x 12 in.Sold for $107,550HA.com/5044*67018

Contact:Kirsty BuchananConsignment Director – Art of the American West800-872-6467, ext. 1741 or [email protected]

For a free auction catalog in any category, plus a copy of The Collector’s Handbook (combined value $65), visit HA.com/

CATD21813 call 866-835-3243 and reference code CATD21813.

Atlee PhillipsDirector – Texas Art800-872-6467, ext. 1789 or [email protected]

Free catalog and The Collector’s Handbook ($65 Value) for new clients. Please submit invoices of $1000+ in this category, from any source. Include your contact information and mail to Heritage, fax 214-409-1425, email [email protected], or call 866-835-3243. For more details, go to HA.com/FCO.

TX & NY Auctioneer license: Samuel Foose 11727 & 0952360. Heritage Auction Galleries CA Bond #RSB2004175; CA Auctioneer Bond: Leo Frese #RSB2004176. These auctions are subject to a 19.5% buyerʼs premium. 21630

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Hundreds of top name fi ne & vintage guitars, celebrity guitars and other musical instruments will be offered for every level of collector

Upcoming AuctionsAugust 19-21, 2011 • Dallas

Bid Online at HA.com/7048

September 16-18, 2011 • DallasConsignment Deadline: July 27, 2011

To consign material to an upcoming auction, contact:Mike Gutierrez | 214-409-1183 | [email protected] Evans | 214-409-1201 | [email protected]

VINTAGE GUITARS & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS


Free catalog and The Collector’s Handbook ($65 value) for new clients. Please submit auction invoices of $1,000+ in this category,

from any source. Include your contact information and mail to Heritage, fax 214-409-

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JULY 29, 2011 | DALLAS | LIVE & ONLINE

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AUCTION

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This auction includes a stunning collection of early Marilyn Monroe photographs by Richard C. Miller along with signifi cant items related to Elvis, the Beatles, Paul Newman, Jimi Hendrix and dozens of others.

Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction:July 29, 2011, Dallas

View this and other auction lots online at

HA.COM/7038Available for online bidding

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Americana & PoliticalHA.com/Historical

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Arms & Armor HA.com/Militaria

Jemison Beshears, Ext. 1886 • [email protected] Chappell, Ext. 1887 • [email protected] Lake, Ext. 1884 • [email protected] Carde, Ext. 1881 • [email protected]

Civil War HA.com/CivilWar

Dennis Lowe, Ext. 1182 • [email protected]

Historical ManuscriptsHA.com/ManuscriptsSandra Palomino, Ext. 1107 • [email protected]

Rare BooksHA.com/Books James Gannon, Ext. 1609 • [email protected] Fay, Ext. 1544 • [email protected]

Space ExplorationHA.com/Space

John Hickey, Ext. 1264 • [email protected] Riley, Ext. 1467 • [email protected]

TexanaHA.com/Historical

Sandra Palomino, Ext. 1107 • [email protected]

JewelryHA.com/Jewelry

Jill Burgum, Ext. 1697 • [email protected]

Comics & Comic ArtHA.com/Comics

Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected] Allen, Ext. 1261 • [email protected] Sandoval, Ext. 1377 • [email protected] Hignite, Ext. 1790 • [email protected]

Fine ArtAmerican, Western & European ArtHA.com/FineArt

Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected] Berardi, Ph.D., Ext. 1506 • [email protected] Hartsock, Ext. 1283 • [email protected] Buchanan, Ext. 1741 • [email protected] Adair Dockery, Ext. 1799 • [email protected]

Decorative Arts & DesignHA.com/Decorative

Tim Rigdon, Ext. 1119 • [email protected] Rigdon, Ext. 1723 • [email protected] Dawes, Ext. 1605 • [email protected] Mani, Ext. 1677 • [email protected]

Illustration ArtHA.com/Illustration

Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected] Hignite, Ext. 1790 • [email protected]

Lalique & Art GlassHA.com/Design

Nicholas Dawes, Ext. 1605 • [email protected]

Modern & Contemporary ArtHA.com/Modern

Frank Hettig, Ext. 1157 • [email protected]

Silver & VertuHA.com/Silver

Tim Rigdon, Ext. 1119 • [email protected] Rigdon, Ext. 1723 • [email protected]

Texas Art HA.com/TexasArt

Atlee Phillips, Ext. 1786 • [email protected]

Vintage & Contemporary PhotographyHA.com/ArtPhotography

Ed Jaster, Ext. 1288 • [email protected] Peart, Ext. 1625 • [email protected]

Movie PostersHA.com/MoviePosters

Grey Smith, Ext. 1367 • [email protected] Carteron, Ext. 1551 • [email protected]

Music & Entertainment Memorabilia HA.com/Entertainment

Margaret Barrett, Ext. 1912 • [email protected] Painter, Ext. 1149 • [email protected] Hickey, Ext. 1264 • [email protected] Shrum, Ext. 1585 • [email protected]

Vintage Guitars & Musical InstrumentsHA.com/Guitar

Mike Gutierrez, Ext. 1183 • [email protected] Evans, Ext. 1201 • [email protected]

Natural HistoryHA.com/NaturalHistory

David Herskowitz, Ext. 1610 • [email protected]

NumismaticsCoins – United StatesHA.com/Coins

Leo Frese, Ext. 1294 • [email protected] Mayfield, Ext. 1277 • [email protected] Aylmer, Ext. 1706 • [email protected] Callender, Ext. 1415 • [email protected] Dykstra, Ext. 1380 • [email protected] Foose, Ext. 1227 • [email protected] Jelinski, Ext. 1257 • [email protected] Marino, Ext. 1374 • [email protected] Sadler, Ext. 1332 • [email protected] Streicher, Ext. 1645 • [email protected]

Rare CurrencyHA.com/Currency

Len Glazer, Ext. 1390 • [email protected] Mincho, Ext. 1327 • [email protected] Johnston, Ext. 1302 • [email protected] Moczalla, Ext. 1481 • [email protected] Friedman, Ext. 1582 • [email protected] Ciociola, Ext. 1752 • [email protected]

World & Ancient CoinsHA.com/WorldCoins

Cristiano Bierrenbach, Ext. 1661 • [email protected] Warren Tucker, Ext. 1287 • [email protected] Michaels, Ext. 1606 • [email protected] Cordry, Ext. 1369 • ScottC@HA

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Sports CollectiblesHA.com/Sports

Chris Ivy, Ext. 1319 • [email protected] Calderon, Ext. 1789 • [email protected] Derek Grady, Ext. 1975 • [email protected] Gutierrez, Ext. 1183 • [email protected] Iskowitz, Ext. 1601 • [email protected] Jordan, Ext. 1187 • [email protected] Nerat, Ext. 1615 • [email protected] Scheier, Ext. 1314 • [email protected]

TimepiecesHA.com/Timepieces

Jim Wolf, Ext. 1659 • [email protected]

WineHA.com/Wine

Frank Martell, Ext. 1753 • [email protected] Davis, Ext. 1559 • [email protected]

Appraisal ServicesHA.com/AppraisalsMeredith Meuwly, Ext. 1631• [email protected]

Corporate & Institutional Collections/VenturesKarl Chiao, Ext. 1958 • [email protected]

Credit DepartmentMarti Korver, Ext. 1248 • [email protected] Thomas, Ext. 1241 • [email protected]

Media & Public RelationsNoah Fleisher, Ext. 1143 • [email protected]

Trusts & EstatesHA.com/EstatesMark Prendergast, Ext. 1632 • [email protected] Karl Chiao, Ext. 1958 • [email protected] Fry, Ext. 1159 • [email protected]

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Dallas (World Headquarters)214.528.3500 800.872.6467 3500 Maple Ave.Dallas, TX 75219

Beverly Hills 310.492.86009478 W. Olympic Blvd.Beverly Hills, CA 90212

New York 212.486.3500445 Park AvenueNew York, NY 10022

HA.com/Consign Consignment Hotline: 800-872-6467

Auctioneers: Samuel Foose: TX 11727; CA Bond #RSB2004178; FL AU3244; GA AUNR3029; IL 441001482; NC 8373; OH 2006000048; MA 03015; PA AU005443; TN 6093; WI 2230-052; NYC 0952360; Denver 1021450; Phoenix 07006332. Robert Korver: TX 13754; CA Bond #RSB2004179; FL AU2916; GA AUNR003023; IL 441001421; MA 03014; NC 8363; OH 2006000049; TN 6439; WI 2412-52; Phoenix 07102049; NYC 1096338; Denver 1021446. Teia Baber: TX 16624; CA Bond #RSB2005525. Ed Beardsley: TX Associate 16632; NYC 1183220. Nicholas Dawes: NYC 1304724. Marsha Dixey: TX 16493. Chris Dykstra: TX 16601; FL AU4069; WI 2566-052; TN 6463; IL 441001788; CA #RSB2005738. Jeff Engelken: CA Bond #RSB2004180. Alissa Ford: CA Bond #RSB2005920. Leo Frese: CA Bond #RSB2004176; NYC 1094963. Shaunda Fry: TX 16448; FL AU3915; WI 2577-52; CA Bond #RSB2005396. Kathleen Guzman: NYC 0762165. Stewart Huckaby: TX 16590. Cindy Isennock, participating auctioneer: Baltimore Auctioneer license #AU10. Carolyn Mani: CA Bond #RSB2005661; Bob Merrill: TX 13408; MA 03022; WI 2557-052; FL AU4043; IL 441001683; CA Bond #RSB2004177. Cori Mikeals: TX 16582; CA #RSB2005645. Scott Peterson: TX 13256; NYC 1306933; IL 441001659; WI 2431-052; CA Bond #RSB2005395. Tim Rigdon: TX 16519. Michael J. Sadler: TX 16129; FL AU3795; IL 441001478; MA 03021; TN 6487; WI 2581-052; NYC 1304630; CA Bond #RSB2005412. Eric Thomas: TX 16421; PA AU005574; TN 6515. Andrea Voss: TX 16406; FL AU4034; MA 03019; WI 2576-052; CA Bond #RSB2004676; NYC #1320558. Jacob Walker: TX 16413; FL AU4031; WI 2567-052; IL 441001677; CA Bond #RSB2005394. Peter Wiggins: TX 16635. (Rev. 5-15-11)

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U.S. Rare Coin Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineU.S. Rare Coins Rosemont August 11-12, 2011 ClosedU.S. Rare Coins Long Beach September 7-11, 2011 July 29, 2011U.S. Coin ANA Pittsburgh October 13, 2011 September 2, 2011U.S. Rare Coins Baltimore November 20-22, 2011 October 9, 2011World & Ancient Coin Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineWorld Coin Long Beach Sept. 7-10 & 12, 2011 ClosedWorld Coin New York January 1-2, 2012 November 5, 2011World Coin Online Dallas January 10, 2012 November 5, 2011Rare Currency Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineCurrency Long Beach Sept. 7-10 & 12, 2011 July 23, 2011Fine & Decorative Arts Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineFine Silver & Vertu Dallas September 26, 2011 July 25, 2011Heritage Décor Dallas September 27, 2011 July 26, 2011Illustration Art New York October 22, 2011 August 19, 2011Modern & Contemporary Art Dallas October 26, 2011 August 24, 2011Texas Art Dallas November 5, 2011 September 3, 2011American, Western & European Art Dallas November 9, 2011 September 3, 2011Art of the American West Dallas November 5, 2011 September 10, 2011Lalique and Art Glass New York November 19, 2011 September 17, 2011Vintage & Contemporary Photography New York November 19, 2011 September 17, 2011Decorative Arts & Design Dallas Fall 2011 September 1, 2011Jewelry, Timepieces & Luxury Accessory Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineWatches & Fine Timepieces New York November 18, 2011 September 17, 2011Handbags & Luxury Accessories Dallas December 5, 2011 October 8, 2011Fine Jewelry Dallas December 5, 2011 October 1, 2011Vintage Movie Posters Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineVintage Movie Posters Dallas November 18-19, 2011 September 27, 2011Comics Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineComics & Original Comic Art Dallas August 17-19, 2011 ClosedComics & Original Comic Art Beverly Hills November 10-12, 2011 September 27, 2011Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineMusic, Celebrity & Hollywood Memorabilia Dallas July 29-30, 2011 ClosedVintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Dallas August 19-21, 2011 ClosedVintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Dallas September 16-18, 2011 July 27, 2011The John Wayne Collection Los Angeles October 3-6, 2011 Closed Music, Celebrity & Hollywood Memorabilia Dallas December 2-4, 2011 October 10, 2011Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Arlington October 14-16, 2011 August 23, 2011Historical Grand Format Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineArms & Armor Online Dallas July 30, 2011 ClosedArms & Armor Dallas August 21, 2011 ClosedJerry Weist Collection (Books) Beverly Hills September 12, 2011 July 22, 2011Rare Books Beverly Hills September 12-14, 2011 July 22, 2011Historical Manuscripts Beverly Hills September 12-14, 2011 July 22, 2011Art of the Americas Dallas September 16-17, 2011 July 26, 2011Arms & Armor Dallas September 18, 2011 July 28, 2011Americana & Political Dallas November 12, 2011 September 21, 2011Arms & Militaria, Including Civil War Dallas December, 2011 September 1, 2011Texana Dallas March 10, 2012 January 18, 2012Space Exploration Dallas January 2012 October 1, 2011Vintage Sports Collectibles Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineVintage Sports Collectibles Rosemont August 4, 2011 ClosedVintage Sports Collectibles Dallas November 10-11, 2011 September 19, 2011Natural History Auctions Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineNatural History Beverly Hills January 8, 2012 October 1, 2011Fine & Rare Wine Location Auction Dates Consignment DeadlineFine & Rare Wine Beverly Hills September 10, 2011 August 8, 2011

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