Lot 709. Texas League Official Baseball, Minor League Card Autographed by Jeff Francis, who began the 2006 season in the starting rotation of the Colorado Rockies. His signature on the sweet spot of the ball is an 8. The signature on the 2004 Tulsa Drillers card is a 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $25.
Lot 711. Rawlings Baseball Signed on the Sweet Spot by Tony Gwynn. Below his name, he added “394-94,” a reminder that he hit .394 in 1994. Ball appears to have been hit a few times and is ex+. There is a slight smudge on the ball on the first “y.” Otherwise, a nice 10 ballpoint signature. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $30.
Lot 715. Early Autograph of Randy Johnson on a 1989 Donruss Rated Rookie Card. Over time, Johnson’s autograph has changed, becoming more compressed and less decipherable. This early version is more readable, and desirable. Card is vg+ to ex because of a small crease. The sharpie signature is a10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $61.
Lot 716. Hawaiian Christmas Card from the Philadelphia Athletics’ Eddie Joost. The card with a hula-skirted fat Santa Claus wishes the recipient “Mele Kalikimaka” - Merry Christmas. Joost mailed the card from Honolulu in 1975. Inside the card, his wife signed a note “Eddie,” and then signed the card “Alice and Eddie Joost.” Signatures are 10s - in seasonal red, or course. Unable to get along with Bill McKechnie in Cincinnati and the Braves’ brain trust in Boston, Joost found a home in Philadelphia with the Athletics. He got along well with Connie Mack, who, according to Joost, treated his players like men. “It’s a privilege to hustle for him,” Joost said. An excellent shortstop who excelled at getting walks, Joost became a favorite of the Athletics’ fans. Unusual item. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $25.
Lot 719. George Brace Photo Postcard Signed by Bob O’Farrell, 1926 N.L. MVP. A solid catcher, O’Farrell hit .293 and drove in 68 runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926. More importantly, his leadership and expertise in calling games enabled the Cards’ pitching staff to exceed expectations. They won the N.L. championship and then defeated the Yankees in the World Series. O’Farrell won season MVP honors. He died in 1988. His sharpie signature is a 10 on the Brace pc. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $40.
