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Football Autographs
14 Lots
 Lot 146. New York Giants Jacket Signed by Bill Parcells, Harry Carson, Leonard Marshall. The white satin pullover jacket is personalized to Lou Michaels, “Mrs. Sports Caster,” from Parcells. Michaels apparently is pro lineman and kicker. Parcells signed the jacket along with Harry Carson, a recent addition to the Pro Hall of Fame, and Leonard Marshall. Carson added “53” and “Giants” to his signature, while Marshall wrote “70” and “SB XXI–XXV.” The jacket, a large, is trimmed in red, white and blue and has the Giants logo on the front. The signatures are large and all 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
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 Lot 147. 38 Pro Football Hall of Fame Autographs, Primarily on Unlined Index Cards. The signatures are 9s and 10s without personalization on unlined index cards unless noted. Some have sentiments such as “Best wishes” added, which others contain additional information, such as teams played for. Atkins (signed on both sides, which are unlined; one side personalized, the other with the teams he played for listed in his hand), Bednarik, Berry, Butkus, Canadeo (1919-2003), Connor (1925-2003), Donovan, Dudley, Ewbank (1907-98), Fears (1923-2003), Flaherty (1904-94, personalization that could easily be matted out), Graham (1921-2003), Groza (1924-2000, lined paper), Hein (1909-92, return address), Hirsch (1923-2004, lined), Huff, Hunt (1932-2006), Lane (1928-2002), Lary, Lavelli, Lilly, Marchetti, Matson, McAfee (lined), McElhenny, Millner (1913-76, “W. Millner,” return address), Mix, Musso (1910-2000), Olsen, Otto, Jim Parker (1934-2005, personalized, lined), Schmidt, Stautner (1925-2006), Stydahar (1912-77), Trippi, Turner (1919-98), Willis, Wojciechowicz (1915-92). Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
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 Lot 148. Signature of Hall of Fame Coach George Allen on a 1971 Newsweek Cover. A defensive innovator, Allen concluded his pro coaching career with a winning percentage exceeded only by Vince Lombardi and John Madden. His team’s never had a losing season. He was one of the first coaches to use sophisticated playbooks. Allen died unexpectedly in 1990. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002. His autograph is relatively scarce. His autograph, which is at an unusual angle on the cover, rates a 9 of 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $83.
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 Lot 149. Large Signature of HoF Player-Coach Jim Conzelman Authen- Enshrined at Canton as a quarterback, Conzelman actually achieved success as both a player and a coach. He was a charter member of the NFL, playing quarterback for George Halas’ Decatur Staleys. Through most of the rest of his playing career, which ended in 1928, he also served as a coach. He led the Providence Steam Roller to an NFL title in 1928, and the Chicago Cardinals in 1947. He was selected for the NFL’s 1920s All-Decade team. Conzelman was enshrined at Canton in 1964 and passed away in 1970. His signature is a 1 ½” x 3 ½” pencil cut on 2 ½” x 4” section of paper that has been adhered to an index card. The signature grades nm 7. Conzelman’s autograph is comparatively difficult to find. It has been authenticated by both PSA/DNA and Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
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 Lot 150. Jack Kent Cooke Signature on Washington Redskins Letterhead. Cooke was part or sole owner of the Redskins from 1961 until his death in 1997. At one time, he also owned the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings. Cooke signed a typed letter to writer-author John Holway regarding an article Holway had written. The signature is a bold, outstanding 10. Nice content from this almost-certain future member of the Football Hall of Fame. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $75.
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 Lot 151. 1966 Notre Dame Media Guide Signed by Jim Crowley, “Four Horsemen” HB. The Fighting Irish were national champions in 1966. On an inside page that lists statistical leaders by season and pictures some of them, Crowley signed beneath a small photo that shows him as a player in the early 1920s. The ballpoint signature is very strong and is written across some statistics and a photo of another Notre Dame star. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Crowley passed away in 1986. Otherwise, the 64- page Notre Dame Football Guide previews the 1966 season. An exciting team, the Fighting Irish were chock full of future NFL players such as Larry Conjar, Nick Eddy, Terry Hanratty, Pete Duranko, Rocky Bleier, Alan Page and Bob Kuechenberg. Ex. Great guide for the Notre Dame collector. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $138.
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 Lot 152. Autograph of Hall of Fame Football Star “Red” Grange. Elected to the College and Pro Halls of Fame, Grange signed an 8 ½” x 11” photocopied page that lists accomplishments of his high school, college and pro football career. The page is personalized. Grange’s signature at the bottom is a mint 9 and could be matted. Grange had a key role in increasing the popularity of pro football in the 1920s-30s. He passed away in 1991. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $50.
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 Lot 153. George Halas Autographed Print. This 7 ¼” x 9 ½” color print, which is framed, features a young George Halas in a Decatur Staleys uniform. Established in 1920, the Staleys became the Chicago Bears. Players at the University of Illinois wore the same type of uniform. Working with limited funds, Halas and team owner A. E. Staley apparently purchased used uniforms from the university. Halas’ ink signature is inscribed “To Bruce – All Best Wishes George Halas.” The signature is an 8. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
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 Lot 238. 8” x 10” Photos Signed by 1970s Steelers Stars Franco Harris, Sam Davis. Harris wears a suit and tie in a color photo promoting Kingdom Tours. His signature, personalized “To Beverly” with “Good Luck” added, grades an nm-m 8 and is in blue sharpie. Davis was one of the top guards of the 1970s. In a b&w photo, he runs interference for Rocky Bleier. His black sharpie signature is a 10. Both photos are vg. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $20.
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