Lot 113. Tommy John’s 1978 All-Star Game National League Black Bat. This 35” bat was issued to John as a member of the N.L. squad. Among the names on it are Pete Rose, Rollie Fingers, Bruce Sutter, Willie Stargell, Dave Winfield, Phil Niekro, Joe Morgan, Ed Mathews, Tom Seaver, Johnny Bench, Ed Mathews and Tom Lasorda. Nm and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from John.
Winning Bid $148
Lot 114. Tommy John’s 1979 All-Star Game American League Black Bat. John received this 34.75” bat as a member of the A.L. team. Names on the bat include Carew, Jackson, Lefty Gomez, Rice, Ryan, Bob Lemon, Brett and Yastrzemski. Nm with a couple of rub marks and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from John.
Winning Bid $134
Lot 115. Tommy John’s 1980 All-Star Game American League Black Bat. As a member of the American League assembly of stars, John was given this 34.75” bat. His teammates, whose names are on the bat, included Kaline, Jackson, Carew, Fisk, Rickey Henderson, Gossage, Molitor, Yount and Brett. The names of Earl Weaver and Frank Robinson also appear. John was charged with the loss in this game. The bat is nm and comes with a Letter of Authenticity from John.
Winning Bid $134
Lot 116. Tommy John’s LA Dodgers 1977 National League Champions Black Bat. John contributed 20 victories, more than 20 percent of the team’s total. He and his teammates each received one of the 34.75” commemorative bats. Ex-m to nm with several marks similar to bat rack marks. A Letter of Authenticity from John is provided.
Winning Bid $121
Lot 117. Tommy John’s New York Yankees 1981 American League Champions Black Bat. The Yankees presented John and each of his teammates one of these 34.75” commemorative bats. There is a scuff near the end of the barrel; otherwise, nm-m. A Letter of Authenticity from John is included.
Winning Bid $134
Lot 118. Tommy John Signed 1974 Los Angeles Dodgers N.L. Champions Commemorative Bat. The Dodgers presented team members with these Adirondack 302F commemorative 33.75” bats. John’s signature is mint 9. There are several wear spots on the "Champions" plate; otherwise, the bat is nm. Comes with a Letter of Authenticity from John. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $134
Lot 119. Tommy John Signed 1977 Los Angeles Dodgers N.L. Champions Commemorative Bat. Each Dodger received one of these Adirondack 302F commemorative 33.75” bats. On the barrel, John placed a gem mint 10 autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating. The “Champions” plate shows light wear; otherwise the bat is nm-m. It comes with a Letter of Authenticity from John, who won 20 games for the first time in 1977.
Winning Bid $100
Lot 120. Tommy John Signed 1978 Los Angeles Dodgers N.L. Champions Commemorative Bat. John and each teammate received one of these Adirondack 302F commemorative 33.75” bats. John’s signature is a large, bold gem mint 10 beauty. His signature is also on an accompanying Letter of Authenticity. Nm+. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $134
Lot 121. Tommy John Signed 1978 All-Star Game Commemorative Bat. John’s autograph is large and gem mint 10 on the barrel of the 33.75” Adirondack 302F bat, which he received as a member of the National League squad. Nm bat with some scratches on the attached plate. Comes with a Letter of Authenticity from John. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100
Lot 122. 2 1979 All-Star Game Commemorative Bats Autographed by Tommy John. John received these bats as a representative of the New York Yankees on the American League roster. One bat is a 33.75” Adirondack 302F model, and the other, a 35” example from Hillerich & Bradsby. The Adirondack offering has scratches on the attached plate. Otherwise, both bats are nm with gem mint 10 autographs authenticated by Kevin Keating. A Letter of Authenticity from John accompanies the bats.
Winning Bid $520
Lot 123. Ron Guidry 1979 All-Star Game Commemorative Bats from Tommy John’s Collection. As a New York Yankees representative on the American League team, Guidry was issued a 33.75” Adirondack 302F model bat and a 35” Hillerich & Bradsby bat. Later, he gave them to his Yankees teammate and fellow All-Star. The bats are nm-m and come with a Letter of Authenticity from John. Guidry pitched one-third of an inning for the A.L.
Winning Bid $2,186
Lot 124. Tommy John’s 1980 All-Star Game Commemorative Bat - Autographed. Gem mint 10 John signature authenticated by Kevin Keating on the barrel of the 33.75” Adirondack 302 Pro Ring bat. He received the bat as a member of the National American league team. Nm and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from the career winner of 288 major league games.
Winning Bid $148
Lot 125. Tommy John Signed 1981 New York Yankees A.L. Champions Commemorative Bat. The team provided these 33.75 Adirondack 302 Pro Ring bats. John autographed the barrel of his bat. The silver signature stands out boldly on the brown bat, which is nm+. There is a smudge on the “mm” in the autograph. A letter of authenticity comes with the bat. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $321
Lot 126. Reggie Jackson’s 1983 All-Star Game Commemorative Bat from Tommy John. Jackson was issued this bat as a California Angels representative on the American League team and subsequently gave it to his Angels teammate. The 33.75” Adirondack 302F bat is nm-m. A Letter of Provenance signed by John is included.
Winning Bid $240
