Lot 290. Vintage Signatures of Bobby Murcer, Ron Blomberg, Baseball’s First DH, on SI’s July 2, 1973 cover. Murcer’s ballpoint autograph is a 10 and Blomberg’s, a 9 on this ex cover that has some residue where the label was removed. Blomberg became the American League’s first designated hitter in 1973. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 293. April 30, 1979 Sports Illustrated Signed by George Bamberger as the Milwaukee Brewers’ manager. As a player, Bamberger pitched in 10 games over three seasons in the 1950s for the Giants and Orioles. Besides Milwaukee, he managed the Mets. He died in 2004. Ex-m magazine, 10 of 10 blue sharpie signature. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $20.
Lot 294. Sept. 6, 1982 SI Autographed by Rickey Henderson. Baseball’s all-time leading base stealer and a member of the 3,000-hit club, Henderson is ready for Hall of Fame induction when he becomes eligible. He retired in 2003. This ex+ issue with a label features a 10 of 10 sharpie signature by Henderson. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $35.
Lot 304. Autograph of Umpire Steve Palermo on the Cover of the July 6, 1992 SI. Considered one of baseball’s top umpires, Palermo was shot and paralyzed below the waist while trying to stop two muggers. After the shooting, he became one of Major League Baseball’s umpire supervisors and a motivational speaker. Cover only, “#14” added after Palermo’s sharpie 10 autograph. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $20.
