Gathered over several decades by an ardent diamond enthusiast, the keepsakes in this lot include autographs, publications and vintage newspaper clippings: Autographed Items a 1983 World Series program signed by J. DiMaggio (“9” strength) and Reese (“7-8”) Full JSA and a mildly-toned OAL Budig ball (grade “7”) signed by Ripken (“9-10”). Additional highlights listed on our website.
Dual-Signed 1983 World Series Program a 1983 World Series program (EX) signed on the front cover by J. DiMaggio (d.1999, blue Sharpie) and Reese (d.1999, pencil). Full photo LOA from James Spence Authentications.
Cal Ripken, Jr. Signed Baseball a mildly toned OAL Budig sphere with “2030-2031” logo stamping; signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint. James Spence Authentications cert/hologram #F09460
Signed Shoes a pair a white leather “Keds” baseball-themed children’s shoes, signed in black ballpoint (average “8” strength) by: Left Shoe Carew, Downs, Eckersley, Gossage, Larussa, Puckett (d.2006), Ryan, Steinbach and Winfield; Right Shoe Belle, Canseco, Delgado, Franco, J. Gonzalez, D. Johnson, Nagy, Palmeiro and I. Rodriguez. Full photo LOA from James Spence Authentications (cert/hologram #X00473)
Signed 1975 Doral Eastern Open Pamphlet signed in ballpoint by (28), average ("8-9") with keys including Crenshaw, Humperdinck (entertainer), Mandich (former Miami Dolphin), Nicklaus, Rodriguez, Snead (d.2002) and Welk (bandleader, d.1992). Full photo LOA from James Spence Authentications (cert/hologram #X00480)
Bats includes a 34” Rawlings-Adirondack 1993 Philadelphia Phillies commemorative display model with the facsimile signatures of players/coaches; and a 1958-1960 (34.2-oz/34”) Adirondack granny Hamner signature model coach’s bat (shows heavy use with surface marks throughout and a 7-1/2” piece missing from the knob/handle).
Miscellaneous (7) leather-bound scrapbooks with 1930s-1940s newspaper clippings (all baseball content); a 32-1/2”-tall wooden Steve Carlton caricature (with hanger to facilitate display); and (10) 1980s-1990s Philadelphia Phillies Yearbooks (average NM).