Lot 169. Jackie Robinson Signature Authenticated by Global, Helen Sanders, Kevin Keating. Robinson’s bold, gem mint 10 autograph in blue ballpoint is on the back of a Hall of Fame Yellow Plaque postcard. Robinson wrote “Best wishes” above. Outstanding for framing, this signature was once in the collection of the late George Sanders, the noted collector and autograph authority. In fact, this autograph appears in Sanders’ 1999 book, The Sanders Price Guide to Sports Autographs. With the autograph is an 8” x 10” b&w photo of Sanders and Robinson. The autograph comes with a CoA from Sanders’ wife, Helen Doolittle Sanders, and an LoA and a CoA from Global. Kevin Keating also authenticated the autograph. Great example with multiple authentication.
Winning Bid $700.
Lot 170. 1993 ALCS-Used Blue Shoes Signed by Ricky Henderson. Through the 1980s and 1990s, Henderson’s high on-base percentage, runs scored and stolen base totals made him baseball’s premier leadoff hitter - maybe the best ever. He will become eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2009 - provided he does not return to major league play. These bright blue Mizuno shoes show excellent game use. Both still have dirt around the cleats. The right shoe has some scraping on the back heel. The front cleat is missing on the left shoe. Henderson signed both shoes in silver sharpie and added “A.L.C.S.” The signatures are mint 9s. Henderson played for Toronto in the 1993 ALCS. CoA from “The Man of Steal.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $300.
Lot 171. 1976 Contract Supplement Signed by Minnesota Hall of Fame Star Rod Carew. Both Carew and Calvin R. Griffth signed this two-page typewritten document. Interestingly, although the document is filled with legalese, the first word is misspelled as “Supllement,” not supplement. Both signatures are gem mint 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 172. Ted Williams Signed Perez-Steele Card. The card is nm+. The bold Williams signature in blue sharpie, nicely placed on the jersey beneath his portrait is a 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 173. Large, Magnificent “Joe DiMaggio Legacy” Print Signed by the Yankee Clipper. In this 31” x 26” print, double-matted and professionally framed to 41” x 35”, artist Robert Stephen Simon presents the highlights of DiMaggio’s career. The 56-game hitting streak, the third A.L. MVP award and election to the Baseball Hall of Fame are captured in newspaper headlines. DiMaggio is pictured on the covers of Time and Life. A portrait of DiMaggio is at the center of the collage. Issued in 1996, the print is #652 of 1,000. DiMaggio signed at the bottom in blue sharpie, and he added “#5” after his name. His large, bold signature in blue sharpie is a gem mint 10. The artist signed in pencil in the lower right. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $324.
Lot 174. Beautifully Autographed Set of The DiMaggio Albums. Both volumes, which were published in 1989, are nm-m in the original nm slipcase. Volume I covers Joe DiMaggio’s career from 1932-41, and Volume II, 1942-51. DiMaggio signed the first title page of Volume I with a large, bold sharpie signature that rates a gem mint 10. . DiMaggio died in 1999. The autograph itself is authenticated by Kevin Keating and well worth our
Winning Bid $248.
Lot 175. Plate Block of 1969 Baseball 100th Anniversary Stamps Signed by “Bucky” Harris. There are four signatures, one on each of the four 6-cent postage stamps. All are in blue ink. The plate block is vg. One signature is a 7, and the three others are 10s. Harris was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975 and died in 1977. The Sports Market Report values his cut signature at $75. How much are four of his signatures worth on a plate block? We’re going to find out! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 176. Cooperstown “Famous Pitcher Series” Bat Autographed by Sandy Koufax. If you want one item signed by Koufax, you’ll have a difficult time finding anything more attractive than this 34” commemorative bat. The barrel shows two colorful images of Koufax and lists his career highlights. Between these images at the end of the barrel and the Cooperstown logo, Koufax signed in blue sharpie. Beautiful 10 of 10 blue sharpie autograph on a nm-m bat. Comes with the Coopertown Bat Co. Certificate of Authenticity, which shows Koufax signing. The bat is numbered 470 of 1,000. Authenticated by Kevin Keatiang.
Winning Bid $267.
Lot 177. Daily News World Series Cover Story Autographed by Sandy Koufax. Oct. 3, 1963 cover of New York’s Daily News picture newspaper is matted and framed to 12 ½” x 16 ½.” The headline reads: “15 Whiffs! Koufax Sets Series Record As Dodgers Slug Ford, 5-2.” Koufax signed the 3 3/4” x 7” picture in blue felt tip. The signature is a bold 10. Koufax struck out 15 Yankees, a record. Carl Erskine had held the record for 10 years at 14 strikeouts. With a small 1/2” tear above the picture on the right and a fold crease through the middle, the newspaper displays extremely well. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $200.
Lot 178. 8” x 10” Photo Signed by Sandy Koufax. Color photo shows Koufax, in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, about to throw a pitch. His blue sharpie signature is a 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $148.
Lot 179. 8” x 10” Photo Signed by Don Drysdale. The Dodgers’ Hall of Fame pitcher, who died in 1993, wears Dodger blue in this photo. Drysdale signed boldly in black sharpie. The signature is a gem mint 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $83.
Lot 180. Phil Rizzuto Autograph on “Where It All Began” Limited Edition Bat. An image of “Scooter” and a brief biographical sketch are engraved on the barrel of this 34” bat. Rizzuto signed immediately above his engraved name. Mint bat, #80 of 200, with a gem mint 10 Rizzuto signature. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $146.
Lot 181. Pete Rose Autograph on a 1969 Plaque Honoring Him. Text engraved on the brass plate of the 8” x 10” wood plaque honors Rose as the Cincinnati Jaycees “Athlete of the Year 1969.” Rose signed in black sharpie on the wood below the brass plate. His signature is an ex-m to nm 7-8. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $30.
Lot 182. Nolan Ryan Autograph on a Cooperstown “Famous Pitcher Series” Bat. Ryan’s sharpie autograph is a bold gem mint 10 on this 34” nm-m bat. The end of the barrel contains two images of Ryan and his career highlights. His signature is to the left, and to the right of the Cooperstown logo. The bat, #470 of 1,000, comes with a Cooperstown Bat Certificate of Authenticity that shows Ryan signing a bat. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 183. Willie Stargell Signature on a Stadium Series Forbes Field Bat. Cooperstown Bat Co. produced this 34” bat, which has on the barrel an image of Forbes Field and a brief history of what Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince dubbed “The House of Thrills.” The bat, #269 of 1,000, comes with certificate from the manufacturer; “269” is engraved on the knob. Stargell signed between the Cooperstown logo and the Forbes Field information. The autograph is one of the best Stargell signatures we have seen, a large, strong 10 in sharpie. Authetnicated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $152.
