The once-proud Baltimore sports franchises are well represented in this lot of autographed souvenirs. Highlights include:
Johnny Unitas: an 8x10” black-and-white promotional photo from Unitas’ “Golden Arm” restaurant, signed in black marker (“9” strength) with a personalization
Cal Ripken, Jr.: a 10x8” color action photo signed in blue marker (“10” strength); a 1993 Topps Finest card signed in blue marker (“10” strength; JSA cert); and a Baltimore Orioles size “7-3/8” cap signed on the bill in silver-colored marker (“6” strength)
Multi-Signed Autograph Book: a vintage 6 x 4-3/4” leather-bound booklet signed by Alan Ameche, Bill Gardner, Gino Marchetti, Milt Pappas, Brooks Robinson, Art Spinney and Gus Triandos
1966 World Champion Baltimore Orioles Team-Signed Baseball: an off-white unofficial team souvenir ball (grade “6”) signed in ballpoint (average “8” strength) by: Sweet Spot: Bauer (manager) and Brecheen coach); North Panel: Hunter (coach), Snyder, Carreon, Aparicio and Blair; South Panel: Woodling (coach), Blefary, S. Miller, Barber and Held; West Panel: Hall, Bertaina, Bowens, Powell and Adair; East Panel: Watt, Aparicio (repeat signature), B. Robinson, Brabender and Palmer.
Autographed Baseballs:
Mike Cuellar: lightly toned Official 1993 All-Star Game ball (grade “6”) signed on the sweet spot in black marker (“8” strength)
Jim Palmer: a clean white OAL Budig ball (grade “8-9”) signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint (“9” strength)
Cal Ripken, Jr.: a mildly toned OAL Budig ball (grade “6”) signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint (“9-10” strength) with a limited edition inscription of “435/2632”
Brooks Robinson: a mildly toned OAL Budig ball (grade “6-7”) signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint (“9-10” strength)
Frank Robinson: a clean white ONL White ball (grade “9”) signed on the sweet spot in black marker (“9” strength)
Chuck Thompson: a lightly toned OAL Brown ball (grade “6”) signed on the sweet spot in black ink (“7” strength) and inscribed “H.O.F. ’93 – 20 Feb-94”
Earl Weaver: a lightly toned Official 1993 All-Star Game ball (graced “6”) signed on the sweet spot in black marker (“9” strength)
Ripken Brothers: a lightly toned unofficial ball (grade “6”) signed in blue marker (both “9” strength) by Bill Ripken (sweet spot) and Cal Ripken, Jr. (south panel). Full photo LOA from JSA.
Auction LOA from JSA