Lot 119. 8” x 10” Color Photo Signed by Harold “Pee Wee” Reese. This form of Reese’s signature is less common than “Pee Wee Reese.” With “Good Luck” added above, the signature is an unimprovable gem mint 10. Reese played a key role in Jackie Robinson’s acceptance by his Brooklyn Dodgers teammates. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984 and passed away in 1999. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 121. J. G. (Taylor) Spink Signed Typed 1944 Letter on The Sporting News Letterhead. Spink transformed The Sporting News from a struggling enterprise into “the Bible of baseball.” He served as its publisher from 1914 until his death in 1962. He routinely did battle with Judge Landis. The Hall of Fame honored him by creating an award that carries his name to recognize journalists who make outstanding contributions to baseball. Dated Dec. 21, 1944, the letter contains baseball content. In it, although he was a stickler for accuracy, Spink misidentifies Tony Mullane as a 300-game winner who is not in the Hall of Fame, Actually, Mullane finished with 284 victories. He still is on the outside looking in, but others Spink lists are enshrined at Cooperstown. The letter has been reinforced with tape and has various chips along the edges. Spink signed, as he normally did, with a flourish that appears to be “J. G. Spink.” The fountain pen signature grades nm-m 8. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $50.
Lot 122. Lloyd Waner Signature on a 1963 Typed Letter to Yankees’ GM Roy Hamey. In the letter, Waner accepts Hamey’s invitation to attend Old-Timer’s Day. The letter is accompanied by Yankee file copies of related correspondences to Waner, including: 1) the original invitation letter, 2) a letter acknowledging Waner’s acceptance, 3) Waner’s expense statement for $149.80 and 4) a letter transmitting the expense check toWaner. Waner correspondence of any kind is uncommon. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $100.
Lot 123. Exceptional Lloyd Waner Signature on a Real-Photo Postcard. The photo appears to be by George Brace. An excellent center fielder and .316 lifetime hitter, Waner was enshrined at Cooperstown in 1967. He died in 1982. His signature is a gem mint 10. Below his name he added his nickname, “Little Poison.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 125. Ted Williams Single-Signed OAL Bobby Brown Baseball with Display. The Splendid Splinter has signed boldly in blue sharpie on the sweet spot. The signature is a 10. The ex+ ball rests atop a stand with a plaque to its side. The plaque features highlights from Ted’s extraordinary career. Williams died in 2002. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $332.
Lot 126. Ted Williams Signed Book Photo Authenticated by PSA/DNA. The black and white 6 ¼” x 8” photo is part of an ex+ page from the book “The 100 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time.” “The Splendid Splinter’s” signature near the lower middle portion of the photo in blue sharpie is a 10. Williams died in 2002. Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA. Authenticated also by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $83.
Lot 127. Ted Williams Signed 1939-46 Salutation Exhibit. The Splendid Splinter has signed boldly in blue sharpie, and the signature is a 10. The card is ex-m. Williams died in 2002. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $83.
Lot 128. Baseball Hall of Fame “Class of 1999” Signed by Ryan, Brett, Cepeda, Yount. The poster has been professionally matted and framed to 25” x 36.” It features images of Cooperstown inductees Orlando Cepeda, George Brett, Nolan Ryan and Robin Yount. All have signed the poster in bold blue sharpie, and each signature is a 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $301.
Lot 129. Signatures of 21 Different Baseball Hall of Fame Members on 3” x 5” Index Cards. Individual autographs on the unlined side except for two; only one is personalized: Luis Aparicio, Lou Boudreau, Jim Bunning, A.B. [Happy] Chandler, Chas. Gehringer, Monte Irvin, Fergie Jenkins, Al Kaline (lined), Ralph Kiner (personalized), Harmon Killebrew, Sandy Koufax, Buck Leonard, Freddie Lindstrom, Rube Marquard, Phil Niekro (lined), Tony Perez, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Red Schoendienst, George Sisler, Casey Stengel. The signatures are 9s and 10s. A fantastic group with eight deceased and offering a great break-up profit potential! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $180.
Lot 130. 24 Different Single-Signed Baseballs Including Hall of Fame Players. With exceptions noted, the autographs are on the sweet spot of OAL or ONL baseballs. Additions are noted in parentheses: Luis Arroyo (”61 Yanks” ), Al Bumbry (“1973 R.O.Y.”), Jim Bunning (“HOF 1996”), Rod Carew (“HOF 91”, Rocco Domenico Colavito (full name!), Al Dark (“48 R.O.Y.”), Ryne Duren (“Balt 1954, KC 1957, N.Y.Y. 1958-61, L.A.A. 1961-62, Phil 1963-64-65, Cin 1964, Wash 1965”), George Foster, Jim Gentile, Jesse Gonder (“1961 NY Yankees”), Goose Gossage, Unser Joe Hauser (“1933—69 H.R.’s Mpls., 1930—63 H.R.’s Balt.”), Tommy Helms (”N.L. 1966 R.O.Y.”), Tom Henrich (in thin, crisp blue sharpie), G. [Willie] Hernandez, Ralph Houk (“MGR 1961 Yankees”), Willis Hudlin (signed on side panel), John James (“NY Yankees 1958, 1960+61, 1958 & 1961 World Champs”), Hector Lopez (“N.Y. Yankees 1959-1966, 1961& 1962 World Champs”), Barry Larkin, Marty “Slats” Marion (”1944 NL MVP”), Minnie Minoso (OAL Jackie Robinson commemorative baseball), Preacher Roe. The baseballs are generally ex-m and better. Some appear to be game-used. Toning on the Gentile, Gossage and Houk balls is somewhat uneven. There is a stain away from the autograph on the Dark ball, while stains are more evident on the James ball. Almost all of the autographs are in ballpoint and most grade nm 7 and better. The Carew autograph is a 5, and the Arroyo a 6. A nice collection with Hall of Famers and deceased stars, all combining for strong break-up value! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $218.
Lot 131. 12 Signed Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards Including Faber, Haines. The signers, all pitchers, are: Coveleski, nm-m 8 autograph, ex+ postcard. Faber, ex-m 6 to nm 7, ex+. Feller, 8 and vg-ex. Grimes, 8 and ex. Haines, 8 and vg-ex. Hoyt, 8 and ex. Hubbell, 7 and ex. Jenkins, 9 and vg-ex. Lemon, gem mint 10 and ex+. Marquard, 9-10 and vg. Roberts, 10 and vg-ex. Spahn, 10 and ex+. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. The Haines and Faber signed postcards are each worth our MB.
Winning Bid $291.
Lot 203. Dodgers Book with a Very Early Autograph of Pirates Broadcaster Bob Prince. Frank Graham wrote this 248-page book, The Brooklyn Dodgers: An Informal History. Published in 1945, it is nm in a vg dust jacket. What separates this copy of the book, probably from every other copy, is that it is autographed by Bob Prince, the famed Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster. His personalized signature, dated 1945, is on the front end-page: “To Davey from Bob Prince 12/24/45.” Prince was the voice of the Pirates for 28 years beginning in 1948. Prince’s signature is a 10. “The Gunner” died in 1985. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $55.
Lot 204. 45 Autographs of Early 1950s Pittsburgh Pirates. These autographs are predominantly in blue fountain pen on 11” x 12 ½” scrapbook pages. They are overwhelmingly 9s and 10s. A Chicago collector obtained them in person at ballparks and hotels. A title page from the scrapbook holds 23 autographs. Eight more are on pages that contain magazine photos of the players. The rest are on pages that have had the photos removed. The list: Cal Abrams (1924-97), Toby Atwell (1924-2003), Carlos Bernier (1927-89, tough autograph, home in Puerto Rico, played only one major league season), Rog Bowman (1927-97), Pete Castiglione, Dick Cole, Murray Dickson (1916-89), El Roy Face, Bob Friend, John Fitzpatrick (1904-90, coach, 1953-55), Joe Garagiola, Bob Hall (1923-83), Fred Haney (1898-1977), John Hetki , Vic Janowicz (1930-96), Ralph Kiner, Nick Koback, Paul LaPalme, John Lindell (1916-85), Bill MacDonald 1929-91), George Metkovich (1920-95, Eddie O’Brien, Johnny O’Brien, Danny O’Connell (1927-69), Eddie Pellagrini, Howie Pollet (1921-74), Bill Posedel (1906-89), Hal Rice (1924-97, another toughie), Mike Sandlock, Paul Smith, Frank Thomas and Jim Waugh. Great early 1950s Pirates collection! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $204.
