Lot 309. 230 Autographed Baseball Cards – Boudreau, Pettitte, Ramirez, Thome, Etc. This collection consists of signed cards ranging from 1966 to the mid-1990s. Most are from the 1990s, and many are prospect or pre-rookie minor league cards. More than half, about 55%, are signed by players who had a turn in the majors. The signatures are overwhelmingly mint 9s and gem mint 10s; nothing is less than a nm 7. Highlights include: Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau on 1990 Pacific Baseball Legends #9. Trot Nixon, 1994 Action Packed Franchise Gem #65. Andy Pettitte, 1993-94 Fleer Excel #111. Manny Ramirez, 1992 Upper Deck #146. Jim Thome, 1992 Classic Best #195, strong early signature on the back of the card. Dave Justice, 1990 CMC Richmond Braves #285. Topps: 1966 #152 Frank Malzone. 1968 #79 Ted Kubiak. 1970 #200 Boog Powell. 1979 #250 Willie Randolph, 459 Sid Monge. 1981 #148 Randy Niemann. Donruss: 1982D #373 Joe Lefebvre, 620 Sid Monge. 1987D #298 Darrell Evans. Fleer: 1981F #77 Randy Niemann. 1987F #18 Randy Niemann, 64 Jim Pankovits. Other familiar names include Mike Lieberthal, Matt Stairs, Frank Rodriguez, Sterling Hitchock, Edgardo Alfonzo, Shane Andrews, Cliff Floyd, Rondell White, Bill Pulsipher, Peter Hoy and Greg Blosser. Some autographs are duplicated, but no cards are. Other issues represented are 1989 Star, 1990 ProCards, 1990 and 1991 Score, 1990 CMC International League, 1991 and 1993 Bowman, 1991-94 Classic Best Gold and Draft Picks, 1991 and 1992 Stadium Club, 1991 and 1992 Topps, 1991-94 Upper Deck, 1992 Donruss Rookies, 1992 Fleer, 1992-93 and 1993-94 Fleer Excel, 1992 Fort Lauderdale Yankees, 1992 Leaf, 1992 and 1992 Skybox Pre-Rookie, 1994 Signature Rookies and 1995 Authentic Signature Old Judge. The cards average ex- to nm. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $225.
Lot 331. J. C. Romero Autographed Minnesota Twins Jersey. Romero was the winning pitcher as the Philadelphia Phillies won Game 5 of the 2008 World Series and garnered their first world championship in 25 years. He also won Game 3. Romero pitched in Minnesota 2001-05, Los Angeles 2006 and Boston 2007 before landing in Philadelphia for most of the 2007 season. His pitching improved signficantly with the Phils, and he has become a fan favorite. His signature is in silver on the second “3” of “33” on the back of the Russell Athletic Authentic Collection size 48 jersey. The signature is nm 7 to nm-m 8. A 2003 Letter of Authenticity from Clubhouse Collectibles of Cincinnati describes the jersey as game used. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $68.
Lot 388. Bob Hope Autographed Baseball, 1979 Esco Entertainment Products 1979 Statue. Hope’ signature on a baseball makes more sense than many other celebrity-signed baseballs: He once was a part-owner of the Cleveland Indians, and he served as a trustee of the Little League Foundation from 1971 until 1992. His signature is a 10 on an OAL Bobby Brown baseball that grades ex-m because of some areas of discoloration. Hope passed away in 2003. The statue of the popular comedian and actor stands 17” tall, including the base, and weighs about nine pounds. These statues feature heads that are disproportionately large. Ex-m with some minor chips. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $125.
