“Philly Phanatics” show some brotherly love for this Philadelphia Phillies autograph collection of (10). Populated with team-signed and single-signed items, this “Philsfest” celebrates the 1980 World Series champions, the 2007 NL East Division winners, and several of the greatest players in franchise history. The autographs are generally pleasing, and the materials are well-suited for display.



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1980 World Series champions teamed-signed ONL/Coleman baseball (NM) with (29) autographs ranging (“7” to “10”) in strength, with: sweet spot: Steve Carlton (HOF); north panel: Ramon Aviles, Keith Moreland, Greg Gross, Herm Starrette (coach), Greg Luzinski, Bob Boone, Lee Elia (coach); south panel: Ron Reed, Larry Bowa, John Vukovich, Del Unser, Many Trillo, Gary Maddox, Lonnie Smith, Dick Ruthven, Ruben Amaro (coach); east panel: Marty Bystrom, “Tug” McGraw, Pete Rose, Larry Christenson, Warren Brusstar; west panel: Dickie Noles, Kevin Saucier, “Bake” McBride, Dallas Green, Paul “Pope” Owens (general manager), Bobby Wine (coach), George Vukovich. Full photo LOA from James Spence/JSA.



2002 Team-signed OML/Selig baseball (NM) with (24) autographs averaging (“8-9”) strength, with notables: Larry Bowa (manager), Ricky Bottalico, Jimmy Rollins, Travis Lee, “Turk” Wendell, Randy wolf, Dave Hollins, Jose Mesa, Greg Gross (coach). Full photo LOA from James Spence/JSA.



2007 NL East Division champions team-signed cap (NM+) with (22) autographs ranging (“8” to “10”) in strength, with notables: Ryan Howard, Jamie Moyer, Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz, Shane Victorino, Jayson Werth, Charlie Manuel (manager), Aaron Rowand, Ryan Madson, Greg Dobbs, Chris Coste, Kyle Kendrick. Full LOA from James Spence/JSA.



Steve Carlton (HOF) single-signed baseballs (2): Rawlings Gold Signature Series black ball (NM-MT) with (“10”) strength sweet spot signature, JSA sticker only; and OML/Selig ball (NM) with (“8-9”) sweet spot signature and “HOF 94” inscription, MLB sticker only.



Robin Roberts (HOF) single-signed OML/Selig baseball (EX-MT) with (“6-7”) sweet spot signature and “&X All Star” inscription. Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA.



Pete Rose single-signed OML/Selig baseball (NM-MT) with (“8”) sweet spot signature. JSA sticker only.



Single-signed mini-helmets (3) in factory packages, with average (“9-10”) signatures: Steve Carlton (HOF), Larry Bowa, Bob Boone with “#8” inscription. Each with JSA sticker only.

  Opening Bid $250.