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Welcome to the 5th Annual ~ Play Ball Sports Memorabilia ~

“Opening Day” Sale!

Hello All,

Well, its hard to believe it has been five years since I started doing this, but here it goes!

I'd like to throw a shout out to all my returning collectors for your continued interest and I also want to welcome all of the new collectors!

Lastly, thanks to my awesome girlfriend Cait for helping to make it all possible.

PLAY BALL!

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The Fine Print:

Sale Terms: This is a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE sale. Whoever contacts me first via email, text, phone, ect... will get first shot at that particular item(s). There is NO BUYERS PREMIUM. SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED in the posted price and will be determined by weight, size and distance shipped.

Something new this year, is a Lot Listing at the very end of the catalog. This should serve as a quick reference to individual lot information.

All item(s) will come with a money back guarantee provided they are returned in the condition they left. Buyer to pay return shipping cost. All items are guaranteed original by Play Ball Sports Memorabilia. If you find that they are not, you will receive a full refund, no questions asked.

Payment Terms: I accept Paypal, check or money order as forms of payment.

THE SALE WILL END ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT 4/12/16

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Original Family Photo included with lot.


001 • 1990 Autographed Paul O'neill Game Used Bat &Circa 1990 Signed Paul O'neill Game Issued / Used Wristband

Scarce bat used by the Reds right fielder Paul O'neill during the championship season of 1990. Bat features nice use along with Paul's signature bat handle criss cross tape job. Bat was shellacked at some point by the previous owner. Which I'm guessing was done to protect a slightly faded signature near the barrel. Come with a full COA from Sports Gallery in West Chester, OH. $465 SOLD

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PBSM brings you another nifty item from the illustrious Shawn Sparks collection. As shown in the photo, it appears Paul preferred this style wristband during his days with the Reds. No way to prove it for sure, but still a nice item that goes very well with his 1990 Louisville Slugger also featured in this lot.

PHOTO NOT INCLUDEDSOLD


002 • 1990 Reds Rally Team Signed Booklet

Outstanding artifact from the Reds World Championship season of 1990. The front and back covers have been signed in blue / black ball point and felt tip pen by the following 29 players and coaches.

Front: Randy Myers, Jose Rijo, Tim Layana, Danny Jackson, Bill Doran, Ken Griffey, Luis Quinones, Paul O'Neill, Tom Browning, Jeff Reed, Jack Armstrong, Jackie Moore, Rob Dibble, Chris Sabo, Mariano Duncan.

Back: Todd Benzinger, Ron Oester, Herm Winningham, Lou Pineilla, Glenn Braggs, Barry Larkin, Joe Oliver, Norm Charlton, Chris Hammond, Rick Mahler, Scott Scudder, Hal Morris and Bill Bates.

Booklet contains 16 pages and measures approximately 7 x 4 inches. Condition is excellent, but does have some staining on the back cover. All autographs are guaranteed original by PBSM. Wire to Wire! $425


004 • 1990 Cincinnati Sweeps

Oakland Weeps Mini Dust Pan And Brush

From the illustrious collection of Shawn Sparks comes a very unusual mini dust pan and brush celebrating the Reds 1990 World Series "sweep" of the might Oakland A's! Excellent condition. $45

003 • 1990 World Series Partial Team Signed BallVery nice Costa Rica ball with the following sigs: One panel top to bottom is Hal Morris, Chris Sabo, Paul O'Neill. The single name is Norm Charlton. The WS logo side is Todd Benzinger and Tim Layana(deceased) and the other panel is Joe Oliver and Barry Larkin. Signatures guaranteed to be authentic by PBSM. You could add Davis, Hatcher and a few others and have a super nice ball!$165

SOLD


005 • Circa 1990 Joe Oliver Signed

PulloverRare styled original satin pullover that I believe was very possibly used during the Reds World Championship season of 1990. Comes with a signed letter from Joe himself stating it's authenticity through Celebz Direct.

Offered as a pair with 1990 Joe Oliver Cap (below) - $400

Single Item - $250

006 • 1990 Joe Oliver Game Used Signed Cap

Original cap worn during the Reds World Championship season of 1990 and quite possibly during the World Series itself. Comes with a signed letter from Joe himself stating it's authenticity through Celebz Direct.

Offered as a pair with 1990 Joe Oliver Pullover (above) - $400

Single Item - $225

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007 • 1934 Reds Knot Hole Memorabilia

008 • 1975 Reds World Series Pennant

Original pamphlet and membership pass for the first Knot Hole Club in Reds history! Both the pamphlet and pass are in very good condition despite some toning and very light creasing. Pamphlet measures 6 x 3.5 inches folded and 7 x 6 inches unfolded. Pass measures 2.25 x 4 inches. $85

Very nice Big Red Machine era full size pennant featuring a team photo of the soon to be 1975 world champs! Condition is very good, but it does have some age spotting. $45

SOLD

Very nice lot of vintage Reds score books. Some are scored, but all are in very good condition to excellent. Lots of great Cincinnati beer ads inside! $95


009 • 1936-39, 41 Reds Score Book Lot



010 • 1984 Tom Foley Reds Road Jersey Set 2

Authentic Game Used size 40 jersey once belonging to former Reds shortstop and long time big league player and coach Tom Foley. $225


012 • Cincinnati Reds Circa 1925 Redland FieldOriginal photo depicting an award ceremony at Redland Field in Cincinnati. Players pictured include: Eppa Rixey HOF, Rube Bressler and Curt Walker. Image dates to the mid 1920’s and measures approximately 7” x 9”. Has some creasing but remains in good / very good condition. $45

011 • Come on You Cincies Pin

I'm not for certain this is a Reds related pin, but its still pretty neat and appears to be at least 100 years old. Measures about 5/8 of an inch and remains in excellent condition despite a crack through the surface of the pin. $45


013 • 1919 & 1920 Cincinnati Reds Ticket Stub

014 • 1937 Crosley Field Flooded

Vintage ticket stub from a game played at Redland Field in Cincinnati. Stub is dated 1919 on the front. Excellent condition despite some scrapbook residue on the back.

Vintage ticket stub from a game played at Redland Field in Cincinnati. Stub is dated Sept. 25th 1920 on the front and back in pencil. Excellent condition despite the writing on the back. $450

Original snapshots showing Crosley Field flooded in 1937. Photos have scrapbook residue on the back. Historic images! $85

3.5" x 2.5"

3.5" x 2.5"

4.5" x 2.75"

SOLD


015 • 1920's or 30's Reds Jacket / Sweater Patch

RARE felt patch that I believe came from a Reds jacket or sweater worn during the 1920s or 30s. Patch measures 5.75 x 3.5 inches and remains in very good condition despite some fabric loss around the edges. Never seen another like it! $325

016 • 1950s or 60s Reds Gus Bell Pin & 1950s Reds Ted Kluszewski Pin

Very cool 1950's Crosley Field sold pin featuring former Reds All Star outfielder Gus Bell. Pin measures 1.75 inches in diameter and remains in good / very good condition. $95

Scarce Ted Kluszewski pin with original ribbon sold at Crosley Field during the 1950's. Pin is marked "Pittsburgh in 1959" on the back and remains in good / very good condition despite some staining on

the front and back. Measures 1.75 inches in diameter. $65

SOLD

RARE 4 1/2 inch x 3 1/4 inch Prototype booklet. This 32-page publication was intended to be included in a box of cereal, but never made it that far. Booklet illustrates Pete's famous swing and is in near mint condition. $65


017 • Circa 1950 Cincinnati Reds Pennant

018 • Circa 1978 Pete Rose Stop Action Book

Uncommon circa 1950 Reds pennant. Features “Cincinnati” in olde english style lettering and measures 28 inches in length. Remains in very good / excellent condition. $65

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019 • 1925 Cincinnati Reds Score Book Redland FieldScarce 91 year old Cincinnati Reds score book dated Saturday, June 20th against the NY Giants. HOF's Edd Roush & Eppa Rixey in the lineup for the Reds. Bill Terry & George Kelley for the Giants. Remains in good condition despite some age toning, staining, cover tears and creasing. Nice vintage item! $125

020 • Circa 1980 Dave Collins Reds Louisville Slugger Bat

I'm not sure how these were originally distributed, but I'm pretty sure Collins is one of the tougher players to find. As it's the only one I've ever seen. Bat features a head shot of former Reds outfielder Dave Collins who still stands 3rd in the Reds single season stolen base record book with a total of 79 in 1980. Bat measures about 28 inches in length and remains in very good to excellent condition with only a minimal amount of paint loss. $65


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021 • 1982 cincinnati reds clint hurdle game used jacket

Beautiful size Large game used jacket once worn by current Pirates manager Clint Hurdle during his one and only season with the Reds 1982. Comes with original sales tag and Hurdle's #30 is marked on the inside tag. The red has begun to fade in the white portion of the sleeves slightly. Otherwise, it remains in Very Good / Excellent condition. Rare style! $165

022 • Mose's Baseball Pomes (1940 Cincinnati Reds)

RARE 80 page soft cover book detailing every game of the Reds World Championship season of 1940 from a "blackface" perspective. Book measures 9 x 6 and remains in very good condition. $225


SOLD


023 • 1931 Reds Season Pass

024 • 1927 Reds PocketSchedule

Rare Depression era pass issued to former Reds player Mickey Heath's wife. Pass is made of heavy card stock, measures 4.25 x 2.50 inches and remains in very good condition showing only light wear and a bit of paper loss. Great piece! $125

Vintage bi-fold Reds schedule featuring head shots of the players & manager. Schedule measures 5.5" x 5.25" unfolded and remains in very good condition. Originates from the estate of catcher Val Picinich. Who is pictured on the cover. $150

026 • Circa 1961 Cincinnati Reds Pin

025 • 1961 Cincinnati Reds Champions Pin

027 • 1961 Cincinnati Redlegs National League Champions Pin

Tough to find blue pin from what i believe to be the Reds N.L. championship season of 1961. Pin measures 2.25 inches in diameter and remains in very good condition despite some light surface scratching and a bit of oxidation on the back. $75

This is the rarer, smaller version of this pin that is more commonly seen. Pin measures 1.75 inches in diameter and remains in very good to excellent condition despite some age toning on the front and oxidation on the back. $55

Very nice and uncommon pin celebrating the 1961 N.L. Champs. Pin measures 1.75 inches in diameter and remains in very good to excellent condition. $65


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028 • Crosley Field Snapshot Photo

029 • Big Red Machine Pins

Original snapshot photo depicting Crosley Field as it was on May 20th 1939. Photo measures approximately 4 x 6 inches and remains in excellent condition. $45

Two vintage pins from the days of The Big Red Machine. Would add a nice touch to any BRM collection. Large pin measures 3.5" and the smaller pin is 1.75" in diameter. $35


030 • 1940 Cincinnati Reds Cuban Program

RARE 8” x 6” un-scored program from the Reds 1940 pre-season tour of Cuba. This vintage 32 book contains numerous illustrations / photos and is in excellent condition. Text is both in English and Espanol! $225


031 • 1939-40 NPIBL Score Card & Schedule- Cincinnati v. St Louis

For those of you interested in Cincinnati baseball history, offered is an EXTREMELY RARE scored scorecard from the first league home game Cincinnati ever played. The league only lasted a month or so before folding, making this or any other item relating to the league virtually impossible to find. Score Card measures 10 x 5.5 inched folded and 10 x 11 inches unfolded. There is a moderate vertical crease down the center and some pencil notation written inside. Otherwise, it's in very nice condition. Former Red Bubbles Hargrave is listed as the manager and the league schedule is printed on the back. $65

032 • 1972 Cin. Reds N.L. Champs Pennant

Scarce Big Red Machine era pennant. Pennant is full size and approximately 30 inches in length. Pennant still has

bright colors and remains in excellent condition despite some creasing.$55


034 • 1939-40 Crosley Field Original Negative

033 • The Dutch Master - The Life

and Times of Johnny Vander Meer

One of a kind 4 x 5 negative featuring Crosley Field as it looked during the 1939 or 40 season. Outstanding image quality! $125

Rare out of print biography on Reds legend Johnny Vander Meer. Published in 2001 by

Paul Lichtman. Book contains 182 pages including the front / back covers and remains in

excellent condition. $65

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035 • 1946 Powell Crosley Jr. Signed Reds Letter

Rare signed letter from former Reds owner Powell Crosley. Any Crosley sig. is tough to locate, but it doesn't get much better than this. Letter has creasing from being folded, but otherwise remains in excellent condition.

$450

036 • 1975 World Series Game 6 Ticket

037 • 1973 Topps Signed Sparky Anderson Card

Historic ticket from one of the most famous games in World Series annals. As most everyone knows, Carlton Fisk homered in extra innings to send the series to a 7th game. He hit that homer off Reds pitcher Pat Darcy who signed this ticket at last All Star festivities in Cincinnati. Ticket has some creasing and staining, but otherwise presents very nicely. Don't miss your chance to own a real piece of Reds and World Series history! $125

Very nice signed card of Reds HOF manager Sparky Anderson. Authenticity guaranteed by PBSM. $45


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038 • Pete Rose Autographed 1970 Full Size All Star Game Pennant

039 • Mario Soto Signed OMLB

This game represents one of the defining moments in Pete's legendary baseball career. Pennant has a little fading, a blunt tip and some pin holes from being hung at one time, but otherwise presents very nicely. Autograph was obtained at Sports Gallery in West Chester, OH and guaranteed to be original by PBSM. Super cool pennant signed by the Hit King himself Pete Rose! $275

The former Reds great signed this for me during spring training of 2007. Authenticity guaranteed by PBSM. Very nice bold signature! $35


SOLD

040 • 1961-62 Reds N.L. Champs Toast MenuRare menu / program from a toast honoring the 1961 National League Champion Reds. Program has been signed on the cover in blue ball point pen by Reds HOF's: Fred Hutchinson, Frank Robinson, Wally Post and Vada Pinson! Program measures about 9 x 6 inches and contains 10 pages including the front and back covers. Condition is excellent, but there is some sort of staining that runs along the spine. Neat item! $325


041 • Cincinnati Reds Great Eight Signed ONL Baseball

This ball was signed by the Great 8 approximately 20 years ago but the signatures remain bold. Here's your chance to get one for at least half the price of getting a ball signed individually by each player. Comes with a Play Ball COA and is guaranteed to pass any authentication service. $250


042 • "I Was There" Certificate & Ticket

043 • George Foster's 52nd Home Run Ticket

"I was there" certificate and ticket from Pete Rose's first game back as Player / Manager of the Reds. $45

Original ticket stub from George Foster's historic 52nd home run. George Foster was National League MVP in 1977 and nearly won the triple crown. $15


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044 • Alex Gonzales $75 (cracked)045 •Pokey Reese $85 (cracked)046 • Chris Hammond $85047 • Jeff Shaw $65048 • Kent Mercker $135 (some dead wood)

049 • Edwin Encarnacion $150 (cracked)050 • Ross Grimsley $175051 • Mat Latos $185 (cracked)052 • Vic Correll $175053 • Joe Oliver $160054 • Rick Mahler $135055 • Hank Aaron $1,250 (Coach's bat)

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056 • Ryan Ludwick Game Used Fielder's Glove

057 • Adam Dunn Game Issued Helmet

Ryan Ludwick's game used glove. Shows excellent use. $185

Game issued helmet autographed by Adam Dunn. Helmet size: 7 1/8. $135



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058 • Ewell Blackwell Mini Pennant

Vintage 4"mini pennant featuring Ewell "The Whip" Blackwell. Pennant was produced by The American Nut & Chocolate Co. circa 1940-50's.

062 • 1988 Cincinnati Bicentennial / Riverfront Stadium Post Card

Original 8.5" X 3.5" oversized post card celebrating Cincinnati's bicentennial. Features a cityscape of Cincinnati including Riverfront Stadium. Condition is excellent but it has some handwriting in pencil on the back. Would make a nice item to have 1988 all stars Barry Larkin and or Chris Sabo sign!

059 • Frank Robinson 1960 Snapshot

Original 5 x 3.5 photo issued by the Cincinnati Baseball Club. Unusual image showing the Reds HOF playing first base! Remains in excellent condition, despite a light corner crease.

$35

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Ball was obtained in Atlanta during a game against the Braves in 1983. Would make a really nice item to have signed by Nick. Has been rubbed up just the right amount!

060 • Nick Esasky 1983 Game Used Foul Ball

061 • Early Cincinnati Reds Mini Pennant

Vintage pennant from I believe to be the 1930's or possibly early 40's. This would go nicely with any 39-40 team or Reds mini pennant display. With tassels, measures almost 12 inches long and remains in very good shape despite missing the tip.

$25

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065 • 1940'sReds Doll

1940's Reds stuffed doll. Doll measures 8 in. in length and remains in good condition despite missing Reds sash logo (see additional pic). JAPAN is embossed at the base of the neck.

064 • 1949 Burger Beer Cincinnati Reds Roster Booklet

Beautifully illustrated booklet published by Burger Beer & the Reds. Booklet contains 26 pages and provides detailed info on the 1949 team. Measures 7.75" by 5.25" inches and remains in excellent condition.

063 • Tom Foley Reds Game Used Foul Ball

From the days of the Big Redheaded Stepchild Machine, comes this game used artifact. Tom apparently slugged this ball into the the stands at old Veterans Stadium in philly on May 5th, 1984. Ball shows nice rubbing up and would make a great item for Mr. Foley to sign!

066 • 1988 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Poster / Schedule

Colorful Cincinnati Enquirer poster / schedule from the last time the Reds hosted the Major League All Star Game in 1988. Poster measures approximately: 22 x 14 inches and remains in very good condition despite a crease in the middle and some staining. Would look great framed!

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067 • 1970 Crosley Field Parking Ticket

Parking ticket issued for game during the last season at Crosley Field. Very good condition.

SOLD


Lot Listing

001 • 1990 Autographed Paul O'Neilll Game Used Bat & Circa 1990 Signed Paul O'Neilll Game Issued / Used Wristband002 • 1990 Reds Rally Team Signed Booklet003 • 1990 World Series Partial Team Signed Ball004 • 1990 Cincinnati Sweeps Oakland Weeps Mini Dust Pan and Brush005 • Circa 1990 Joe Oliver Signed Pullover006 • 1990 Joe Oliver Game Used Signed Cap007 • 1934 Reds Knot Hole Memorabilia008 • 1975 Reds World Series Pennant009 • 1936-39, 41 Reds Score Book Lot010 • 1984 Tom Foley Reds Road Jersey Set 2011 • Come on You Cincies Pin012 • Cincinnati Reds Circa 1925 Redland Field013 • 1919 & 1920 Cincinnati Reds Ticket Stub014 • 1937 Crosley Field Flooded015 • 1920's or 30's Reds Jacket / Sweater Patch016 • 1950s or 60s Reds Gus Bell Pin & 1950s Reds Ted Kluszewski Pin017 • Circa 1950 Cincinnati Reds Pennant 018 • Circa 1978 Pete Rose Stop Action Book019 • 1925 Cincinnati Reds Score Book Redland Field020 • Circa 1980 Dave Collins Reds Louisville Slugger Bat021 • 1982 Cincinnati Reds Clint Hurdle Game Used Jacket022 • Mose's Baseball Pomes (1940 Cincinnati Reds)023 • 1931 Reds Season Pass024 • 1927 Reds Pocket Schedule025 • 1961 Cincinnati Reds Champions Pin026 • Circa 1961 Cincinnati Reds Pin027 • 1961 Cincinnati Redlegs National League Champions Pin028 • Crosley Field Snapshot Photo029 • Big Red Machine Pins030 • 1940 Cincinnati Reds Cuban Program031 • 1939-40 NPIBL Score Card & Schedule - Cincinnati v. St Louis032 • 1972 Cin. Reds N.L. Champs Pennant033 • The Dutch Master - The Life and Times of Johnny Vander Meer

034 • 1939-40 Crosley Field Original Negative035 • 1946 Powell Crosley Jr. Signed Reds Letter036 • 1975 World Series Game 6 Ticket037 • 1973 Topps Signed Sparky Anderson Card038 • Pete Rose Autographed 1970 Full Size All Star Game Pennant039 • Mario Soto Signed OMLB 040 • 1961-62 Reds N.L. Champs Toast Menu 041 • Cincinnati Reds Great Eight Signed ONL Baseball042 • "I Was There" Certificate & Ticket 043 • George Foster's 52nd Home Run Ticket 044 • Alex Gonzales Bat 045 • Pokey Reese Bat046 • Chris Hammond Bat047 • Jeff Shaw Bat048 • Kent Mercker Bat049 • Edwin Encarnacion Bat050 • Ross Grimsley Bat051 • Mat Latos Bat052 • Vic Correll Bat053 • Joe Oliver Bat054 • Rick Mahler Bat055 • Hank Aaron Bat056 • Ryan Ludwick Game Used Fielder's Glove057 • Adam Dunn Game Issued Helmet058 • Ewell Blackwell Mini Pennant059 • Frank Robinson 1960 Snapshot060 • Nick Esasky 1983 Game Used Foul Ball061 • Early Cincinnati Reds Mini Pennant062 • 1988 Cincinnati Bicentennial / Riverfront Stadium Post Card063 • Tom Foley Reds Game Used Foul Ball064 • 1949 Burger Beer Cincinnati Reds Roster Booklet065 • 1940's Reds Doll066 • 1988 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Poster / Schedule067 • 1970 Crosley Field Parking Ticket

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