Stars of the diamond and gridiron are bundled up, with this multi-sport signature collection of (45) items. Thanks to a few dual-signed items, the autograph count actually totals (48), including a publication signed by (2) Hall of Famers. Signature strength ranges (“7” to “10”), and the materials are generally attractive. Many items come with individual certification, and those not noted come with auction LOA from James Spence/JSA.
Featured are:
Framed display pieces:
Billy Martin 16x31 display with signed career stats sheet dated 10/4/89, and two photos, PSA/DNA basic cert/sticker;
Phil Rizzuto (HOF) 11x14 with signed 8x10 photo with “Holy Cow” inscription, and a 1955 Bowman baseball card;
“Whitey” Ford (HOF) 15x18 with signed 7x10 limited edition art print numbered “415/2000”;
“Yogi” Berra (HOF) 13x16 with signed 8x10 limited edition 1987 art print numbered “59/250”, also signed by artist James M. Amore;
Don Zimmer 12x15 with signed 8x10 photo, Steiner COA/sticker;
Don Mattingly 12x15 with limited edition 8x10 “Hobby Sample” art print signed by artist Craig Pursley and numbered “343/500”, this piece is not signed by Mattingly;
Don Larsen 13x15 with signed 8x10 photo, Steiner COA/sticker.
Assorted flats, photos and publications:
“Yogi” Berra (HOF) 1999 first edition hardcover book “The Yogi Book: I Really Didn’t Say Everything I Said” with dust jacket;
Ron Guidry 1980 first edition hardcover book “Guidry” with dust jacket, JSA basic cert/sticker;
Gaylord Perry (HOF) and Fergie Jenkins (HOF) dual-signed Summer 1991 Freeman’s Journal, Jenkins has included the inscription “284 Wins”;
Roger Clemens 16x20 photo in 20x24 matting;
Rico Pertocelli 11x14 photo on cardboard backer;
Don Mattingly 11x14 Nabisco Ritz All-Star card panel, JSA basic cert/sticker;
Index Cards (10): Cal Ripken Jr. (HOF) personalized, Edd Roush ((2), HOF), “Rube” Marquard ((3), HOF), “Bud” Harrelson (3), Rob Wilfong;
Postcards (5): Shawn Abner, Kevin Chapman with “#11”, Dale Berra, Mike Boddicker with small corner stain, Al Bumbry;
Souvenir photos (8): Vida Blue with heavy staining, Bruce Bochte, Jim Lonborg, Larry Christensen, Dave Johnson, “Buddy” Biancalana, “Dusty” Baker, Jesse Orosco;
Cuts (2): Ernie Banks (HOF) signed on the opposite side by Hector Torres, Joe Torre (HOF).
Memorabilia/Equipment:
Rafael Palmeiro Worth player model bat;
Hakeem Nicks size “XL” jersey with “88”, PSA/DNA basic cert/sticker;
James Burt size “XL” jersey, JSA basic cert/sticker;
“Duke” Snider (HOF) Los Angeles Dodgers hat, Fleer COA/sticker;
Steve Carlton (HOF) Philadelphia Phillies Hat, Fleer COA/sticker;
Drew Pearson (HOF) Riddell Dallas Cowboys mini-helmet, Topps hologram sticker only;
Hakeem Nicks with “88” and Mario Manningham with “82” dual-signed 12” New York Giants Super Bowl trophy, PSA basic cert/sticker.
The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $200.