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Pittsburgh Pirates Memorabilia, Autographs
8 Lots
 Lot 441. 1960 New York at Pittsburgh Game 1 World Series Ticket Stub, Rain Check. Led by the pitching of Vernon Law and Bill Mazeroski’s less dramatic home run, the Pirates defeated the Bronx powerhouse, 6-4, to start this classic World Series. The rain check, with the stub attached, was neatly removed from the rest of the ticket. There are several light creases on the stub; a tiny spot of paper loss affects two letters on the back.
Winning Bid $75.
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 Lot 442. 2 Wire Photos 7” x 9” Featuring Branch Rickey. 1. Sepia photo shows Rickey receiving gifts from Pittsburgh Pirates front office executives on his 71st birthday. Rickey’s birth in 1881 would date the United Press Telephoto at 1952. Vg-ex. 2. Actually two photos on one 7” x 9” sheet; text reads in part, “Rickey is in St. Louis today for a sociable chat with the brothers DeWitt. It was rumored that he would make a new nest for himself in the Browny organization.” The DeWitts had a controlling interesting in the Browns. The b&w Acme Telephoto is vg-ex.
Winning Bid $25.
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 Lot 443. Program from the Dedication of the Honus Wagner Statue, April 30, 1955. The 6” x 9” program, which pictures the statue, is vg-ex with a deep-yellow cover. Inside, the list of honored guests includes Connie Mack, Branch Rickey, Max Carey, Fred Clarke, George Sisler, Pie Traynor and Cy Young. Although frail, Wagner was able to attend the dedication. He passed away seven months later. The statue has been moved from its original location in Schenley Park to the main entrance of PNC Park.
Winning Bid $75.
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 Lot 444. 31 ½” x 31 ½” Silk “Roberto” Champion-ship Scarf by Givenchy. In 1972, John Galbreath, owner of racehorses and the Pittsburgh Pirates, had two thoroughbred champions – Roberto Clemente and the horse named for the Pittsburgh outfielder. Sired by Hail to Reason, Roberto raced successfully in Europe. In 1971, he was the Irish Champion two-year-old. At three, he captured the Epsom Derby, the UK’s most prestigious race. Roberto was the grand-sire of Barbaro, ill-fated 2006 Kentucky Derby winner. The beige scarf is framed in dark brown and has brown images. Givenchy name is in the lower right corner. Ex-m.
Winning Bid $35.
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 Lot 446. Bill Mazeroski’s High School Photo Signed “Catfish.” This 2 3/8” x 3 ½” b&w photo is the kind classmates exchanged. A smiling Mazeroski in suit and tie has signed with his nickname, “Catfish,” in ink at the lower right. The signature is an 8. On the back is an identifier, “Bill Mazeroski ‘54.’” Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $40.
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