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Football Autographs
6 Lots
 Lot 63. Ollie Matson and Marion Motley Autographs on a Hall of Fame Jersey-Sweatshirt. Matson’s signature is a mint 9 and Motley’s an nm-m 8; both are personalized to “Earl.” These Hall of Fame performers were among the early African-American players in the NFL. In 1952, after winning gold and silver medals at the Olympics in Helsinki, Matson shared Rookie-of-the-Year honors with Hugh McElhenny in the NFL. Motley was one of the greatest fullbacks in football history. From 1946-49, he led the AAFC in rushing, and in 1950, the NFL. The Cleveland Browns invented the “trap” play to take advantage of Motley’s skills. The nm jersey comes with a provenance letter from Earl Watson, who obtained the autographs while serving as a doorman at the Hotel Knickerbocker. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
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 Lot 66. 20 B&W Postcards Nicely Signed by HoF Lineman George Musso. From 1933-44, Musso was an offensive and defensive bulwark for the Chicago Bears. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982. He died in 2000. His signatures are bold 9s or 10s. This group has good break-up value. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
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 Lot 67. 25 Chicago Bear Autographs – Halas, Connor, Ditka, Perry, Lujack, Etc. These signatures, primarily mints 9s and gem mint 10s, are on 25 magazine photos, 18 in color and 15 occupying the full page. Some pages have been folded, and some have one irregular side. Two full-page images are signed Hall of Fame members, George Halas (personalized) and George McAfee. Each page has also a secretarial signature of Sid Luckman. Mike Ditka signed three different full-page images (one pers.). Other autographs: Neil Anderson, Virgil Carter (b&w), Mark Carrier, George Connor (pers.), Curtis Conway, Vince Evans (3, one b&w), Gary Fencik (b&w), Jay Hilgenberg (b&w), Al Harris (b&w), Johnny Lujack (2, one pers.), Ken Margertum, William Perry, Doug Plank (b&w), Rashann Salaam, Thomas Sanders, Mike Tomczak (b&w) and Steve Walsh. Five Hall of Fame signatures plus three more from Heisman Trophy winners! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $61.
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 Lot 68. Oakland Raiders Autograph Collection Loaded with Hall of Famers and Stars. Twenty-one signatures on magazine photos, 15 in color and 14 covering the full page. Almost all of the autographs are nm-m 8 or better, and about two-thirds are mint 9 or gem mint 10: Marcus Allen (2), Fred Biletnikoff (b&w), George Blanda (2), Cliff Branch (b&w), Bob Brown (2 b&w), Tim Brown (2), Ray Chester, Ben Davidson, Mike Haynes, Jim Otto (b&w, signature on a dark background), Jim Plunkett (2), Jay Schroeder, Ken Stabler (3 including Dec. 1977 cover of Sport magazine) and Gene Upshaw (b&w). Excellent break-up value in this collection! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $50.
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