Lot # 643: 1984-1986 Decathlon Negro League Near Complete Set (118/119) Plus One Extra with (33) Signed Key Examples

Legendary ballplayers barred through a “gentleman’s agreement” are proudly admitted to the offered 1984-1986 Decathlon Negro League Baseball Stars near complete set of (118/119) cards with (33) autographed. The unsigned 1986 cards average (NM-MT) while the signed examples are a mix of the 1984 & 1986 examples which differ slightly in dimensions. The average (“9”) signatures are placed on mostly (EX to EX-MT) surfaces. Additionally, several players added interesting inscriptions and other career/life notations. Signatories include: #1 Leonard, #5 Ju. Johnson, #6 Irvin, #7 Dandridge, #12 P. Davis, #13 Jo. Johnson, #14 Dials, #17 Watts, #20 Dials, #29 Crutchfield, #33 C. Thomas, #37 Kimbrough, #39 Webb, #40 Duckett, #41 A. Anderson, #45 O’Neil (signed on back), #46 Zapp, #47 P. Davis, #49 Boyd, #50 M. Carter, #51 Giles, #52 Byrd, #53 Pennington, #54 Manning, #55 Teasley, #56 Marcell, #57 Cash, #60 Thurman, #61 Kimbrough, #62 Mathis, #63 Jo. Johnson, #89 Irvin and #90 Bell. An extra unsigned #90 Cool Papa Bell (NM-MT) is also included. Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA.