Lot 181. Autographed Copy of Namath by Joe Namath. Nm-m stated first edition from Rugged Land and the NFL accompanied by the DVD “The Legend of Broadway Joe.” The oversized book contains 320 pages of text and photos. The Hall of Fame quarterback signed the front end-page. His silver sharpie signature is a large, bold gem mint 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 182. “Bulldog” Turner-Signed 16” x 20” “Gathering of Gridiron Immortals” Print. The sepia print, from a photo taken Sept. 1, 1946 at Wrigley Field, includes Jim Thorpe, Don Hutson, Bronko Nagurski, Duke Slater, Red Grange and others. Turner had a Hall of Fame career at offensive center and linebacker with the Chicago Bears 1940-52. He passed away in 1998. His signature is a bold 10. The photo is framed to 17 ½” x 21 ½”. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 183. 1940 Detroit Lions Program Signed Twice by Justice Byron White. In 1962, President Kennedy appointed Byron “Whizzer” White to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he served until 1993. On Oct. 27, 1940, White was the Lions’ starting quarterback in a game they lost to Washington, 20-7. For the second time in his career, as the Lions finished 5-5-1, White led the NFL in rushing. He was elected to the College HoF in 1954. He passed away in 2002. White signed the 36-page vg program twice, on the cover and under his photo inside. The autographs are mint 9 to gem mint 10. The program has an article on Sammy Baugh. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 184. 300+ Autographs, Many from the 1940s-50s and Earlier, Including HoF Members. Unless otherwise noted, these autographs are on the blank side of 4” x 6” index cards. In most cases, each card is printed with a photo of the signer, his name and a list of teams he played for. Almost all of the autographs are nm-m 8 or better; many are signed over the printing. Our consignor had the autographs arranged by team, and that’s the way we have listed them. There are only a few duplicates, primarily because a player is with two different teams. Our estimate is that at least half of these players were in the NFL in the 1940s-50s or earlier. The collection includes autographs of many obscure players; some were in the NFL for only one season. In most cases, we have listed only the player’s last name. A complete list with first and last names is available. The Green Bay Packers group is the largest, and we have listed it first. Green Bay (31): Donny Anderson, Tom Bettis, Beverly, Burris, Jim Carter, Jack Cloud, Cone (pers.), Currie, Dale (pers.), Boyd Dowler, Evans, Van Every, Faverty, Ferguson (d. 2005), Frutig, Hanner, Kahler, Kranz, Luhn, Willie Manley, Marcol, Moselle, Moss, O’Donahue (pers.), Orlich, Summerhays, Thurston, Urban, Wildung (d. 2006), Willie Wood (pers.) and Zatkoff. Atlanta (7): Bartkowski, Easterling, John James, Kenn, Kunz, Jim Mitchell and Nobis. Baltimore Colts (17): Berry, Bulaich, Curtis, Havrilak, Bert Jones, Kingery, Leaks, Lyles, Mackey, MacLeod (pers.), Mazzanti, Mendenhall, Orr, Pratt, Volk, Womble and Zalejski. Boston Yanks (2): Domnanovich and Sullivan (pers.). Brooklyn Dodgers (6): “Ace” Parker, Humphrey, Leckonby, Montgomery, Paffrath and Bobby Robertson. Buffalo (4): Greene, McKenzie, Seymour and Skorupan. Chicago Bears (28): Abbey (signed twice), Baisi, Boone, Kevin Butler, Canady (pers.), Caroline, Chambers, Cifers, Dottley, Farmer, Forte, Hartenstein, Holovak, Gary Huff, Ken Kavanaugh, Lujack, George McAfee (2, one a return address signature cut), Johnny Musso (pers.), Neal, Rowland, Terry Schmidt, Schroeder, Sherman, Siegel, Bob Thomas, Tripucka and Bob Williams. Chicago Cardinals (22): Adams, Banonis, Bruckner, Bulger, Lindon Crow, Esser, Fischer, Goldberg (3” x 4” photo), Joyce, Larson, Mallouf, Nagler, Ernie Nevers (signed magazine clipping), Panelli, Popovich, Pate, Rhea, Sanford, Len Teeuws, Trippi, k Tripuka (pers.) and Zimny. Cincinnati (8): Ron Carpenter, Lenvil Elliott, Fulcher, Jennings, Lee Johnson, Reid, Trumpy and Reggie Williams. Cleveland Browns (21): Agase, Babich, Carpenter, Cole (pers.), Colo, Dieken, Evans, Gorgal, Herring (pers.), Holden, Tommy James, W. A. “Dub” Jones (pers.), Dante “Gluefingers” Lavelli, Larry Little, Lucci, Matthews, Michaels, Moselle, Roan, Sandusky and Sherk. Cleveland Rams (6): Bouley, Hickey, Kovatch, Plunkett, Scarry (pers.) and Bob Shaw. Dallas (12): Dutton, Howley, Lee Roy Jordan, Meredith (pers.), Morton, Pearson, Perkins (pers.), Pugh, Reeves and Rentzel (pers.). Also, Tom Landry and Tex Schramm on a 1984 first-day cover. Denver (1): Jon Keyworth. Detroit (26): Charlie Ane, Banonis, Lew Carpenter (pers.), Chandler, David (pers.), Dibble, Doll, Dublinski, Earon, Furst, Hand (pers.), Keene, Kowalkowski, LeBeau, Lucci, Mote, Reed, Ryan, Joe Schmidt (unlined index card), Billy Sims, Harry E. Smith (pers.), Souders, Stits, Stanfel, Thompson and Torgeson. Kansas City (3): Maas, Sensibaugh and Stram. Los Angeles Rams (14): Casner, Curran, Harold Jackson, Jessie, Klein, Tom Mack, Putnam, Richter, Saul, Schenker, Simpson, Stuart, Towler and Zilly. Miami (6): Bulaich, Fernandez, Kuechenberg, Mandich, Seiple and Don Shula. Minnesota (5): Blair, Bryant, Hilgenberg, Siemon and Tingelhoff. New England (4): Bishop, Patrick (pers.), Vataha and Zabel (pers.). New Orleans (3): Merlo, Scott and Swilling. New York Bulldogs (2): Blake and DeMoss. New York Giants (22): Calligaro, Chandler, Dobelstein, Duden, Edwards, Franck, Herrmann, Iverson (pers.), Jennings, Kelley, Livingston, Well Mara, Dick Modzelewski, Powers, Principe (pers.), Robustelli, Siegle, Tucker, Van Pelt, Webster, White and Yelvington. New York Yankees (1): Sam “Smoke” Dana. In 1928, he played wing back as Sam “Smoke” Salemi. In 2007, he passed away at the age of 104. New York Yanks (1): Bruce Alford. Oakland Raiders (8): Blanda (pers.), Davis, Jakowenko, Keating, Stabler, Van Eeghen, Upshaw and Nemiah Wilson (index card). Philadelphia (34): Armstrong, Baker, Barnes, Bassman (played in 1936), Baughan, Bednarik, Bergey, Bunting, Burroughs, Campbell, Carr, Castiglia, Dean (pers. 4” x 5” photo), Farragut, Ferrante, Giancanelli, Hudson, Khayat, Lansford, Mackrides, Marshall, McCusker (personalized), Tommy McDonald, Myers (pers.), Outlaw, Papale, Pellegrini, Retzlaff, Savitsky, Scott, Charlie Smith, Sutton, Thomason and Elbert Van Buren. St. Louis Cardinals (7): Arneson, Banks, Bell, Dobler, Steve Jones, Terry Joyce and Jackie Smith. San Diego Chargers (4): Charlie Joiner, Kelcher, Anthony Miller and Perretta. San Francisco (12): Albert (lined index card), Royal Cathcart, Sam Cathcart, Dow, Johnson, Ridlon, Schabarum, Soltau, Wersching, Wilcox, Wilson and Wittum. Seattle (3): Benjamin, Howard and Zorn. Tampa Bay (1): Pear. Washington (21): Atkeson, Bostic, Bragg, Dale (business card), “Bud” Erickson, Ted Fritsch, Gilmer, Guglielmi (pers.), Gundlach (pers.), Heath, (Hoffman), Karamatic, Lou Karras, Kilmer, Lavender, Meilinger, Peters, Thomas, Torgeson, Youel and Yowarsky. Impressive collection! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $242.
Lot 185. 160+ Football Autographs Including Hall of Fame Members, Heisman Winners. Signed photos of various sizes, including newspaper clippings, and autographed index and business cards and envelopes make up this impressive collection. Those who signed photos include: Bill Kilmer (4” x 5”), George McAfee (3 ½” x 5 ½” and 4” x 6”), Dan Fouts (4” x 6” and 3” x 5”), Gary Glick (3 ½” x 5 ½”) and Sam Cathcart (2 ½” x 3 ½” photocopy). Newspaper photos were signed by McAfee (2), Dante Lavelli and George Blanda (2). Additional Hall of Fame autographs are on pages containing reproductions of 1950s-60s cards. Blanda (personalized) signed a page with six reproductions cards, Charley Trippi a page with four, and Don Doll signed a reproduction 1950 Bowman card. Mike Ditka autographed all four reproduction cards on a page (1963T, 1965-67 Phila.), and Chuck Bednarik signed eight cards (1952-55B, 1957T, 1960T, 1961T, 1962 Post). “Bullet Bill” Dudley signed an actual Fleer Immortal Roll card. A Stan Jones signature is on a 1991-92 HoF yearbook. There are three signed first day or other envelopes: 1998 Super Bowl MVPs, Z Cachets, Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. 2003, 37-cent Red Grange stamp, Ozzie Newsome and John Madden signatures. Also, Charley Trippi on an undated envelope. The collection includes a special group of 19 autographs of 1963 Chicago Bears: On unlined index cards, Doug Atkins, Rudy Bukich, Ronnie Bull, J. C. Caroline, Larry Gluek, Bobby Joe Green, John Johnson, Roger LeClerc, Herman Lee, Ed O’Bradovich, Mike Pyle, Rosey Taylor, Bill Wade, Bob Wetoska and Dave Whitsell, and on 2 ½” x 3 ¼” photos, Rudy Bukich, Joe Marconi, Johnny Morris and Richie Petibon. Many of those who signed index cards played in thye 1940s-50s. Signed index cards: (Signed with first and last name; last name only listed.) Abbey, Agajanian (photocopied photo), Albright, J Amstutz, Bill Andrews, Arenas, Armstrong, Artenburn, Aschenbrenner, George Atkins, Austin (cut), Autrey, Babb, Banonis, Billy Ray Barnes, Larry Barnes, Barr, Al Barry, John Bauer, “Bibbles” Bawel, Baxter, Bernardi, Bielski, Billman, Biscaha, Blake, Blanda (pers.) Bok, Bosseler, Bouzeos, Bob Boyd, M. L. Brackett, Bravo, Brettschneider, Brink, Brookshier, Bruckner, Brumfield (2), Bulgar, Calligaro, Earl Campbell, Jim Canady, Cathcart, Clay (2), Sam Cooper, Bob Davis, Harper Davis, Demarie, DeMoss, DiRenzo, Dobelstein, Dodrill, Doll, Domnanovich, John Donaldson, Dubzinski, Duden, Dudish (lined), W. B. “Monk” Edwards, Enke (lined), Fekete, Fortunato (lined), Frutig, Gaul, Gilmer (2), Garland Gregory, Gudmundson, Hafen, Harraway, Heck, Iverson, Jensen, Bill “Tiger” Johnson, Kahler (bio card), Sonny Karnofsky, Keene, Bill Kilmer, Kuchenberg (cut), Johnny Lattner (lined, added “Heisman 53”), Lindsey, Johnny Lujack, Lenny Moore, Dave Osborn, Pitts, Herschel Walker, Curt Warner (Seahawks), and Alex Wojciechowicz. Signed business cards: (Last names only listed.) Bernardi, John Carson, Cockroft, John Donaldson, Dowler, Eisenhauer, Hauss, Rex Johnston, Kimber, Krisher, Paul Larson (pers.,), Laslavic, Bob McNamara, Charles H. Mitchell, Nobis Retzlaff, Rutgens, Soltau, Spikes, Tripucka, Waller, Joe Walton, Wharton and Danny Wuerffel. All but a few of the autographs are nm 7 or better. More than 30 HoF autographs! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $248.
Lot 186. 100+ Autographed “Career Reflections” and Highlights Letters and Forms. Over a period of years, our consignor wrote to hundreds of football players asking them to share the highlights of their football careers, or thoughts on their careers as a whole. Many of these men played in the 1940s-50s. For their use in responding, he provided a page titled “Career Reflections” that included the player’s name, teams and team logos. The player then responded with a typed or handwritten signed letter. In many cases, our consignor also sent a page focused on a specific event. John “Kayo” Dottley of the Chicago Bears provides an example of what this collection typically includes. Dottley returned a signed handwritten letter that says, “After the 1951 season I was the first rookie chosen to start and play in the Pro-Bowl in L.A. I also made All-Pro that year.” He also signed an event page headlined “Scores First NFL TD on a 77 Yard Pass from Lujack to Lead Bears to Victory.” Responses range from a note such as Dottley’s to five handwritten pages by Ed Lechner, who played for the Giants in 1941 but left the team when it became difficult for him to both play football and attend dental school. Ebert Van Buren wrote that he and his brother, Steve, “were the only two brothers who were first (round) draft choices for 53 years until the Manning brothers graduated.” Bob Sneddon wrote simply about “playing with Sam Baugh – great QB and man.” This collection provides interesting reading and insights on mid-20th century football. The autographs are generally nm-m 8 or better. We’ve listed the signers in alphabetical order. At least 15 of them are in the College Hall of Fame. Generally, when there are two autographs, one is on a “Reflections” page, and the other is on an event page. Joe Abbey, Ben Agajanian, Neill Armstrong (2), Vince Banonis, Tom Blake, Paul L. Briggs, Leslie Bruckner, Jack Butler, Len Calligaro, Jim Canady (initials), Al “Hoagy” Carmichael, Ken Carpenter (2), Jim Cason, Royal Cathcart (one of the “Immaculate Reception” officials), Sam Cathcart, Jack Cloud, Fred Cone, Dick Conn (typed, not signed), Roland Dale, Dewey (Brundage), Bob Dobelstein, Don Doll (2), John Kayo Dottley (2), Harley Dow, Dick Duden, Monk Edwards, Clary J. Esser, Hal Faverty, Bill Fischer, George Sonny Franck, Ed Frutig, Tony Furst (“TF”), Ray Graves, Ron Hall, Claude Hipps, Gene Hubka, Bob Hudson, Bill Tiger Johnson, Don Joyce, George Karamatic, Lou Karras, Abe Sonny Karnofsky, Ralph Kercheval (2), Ken Kranz, Johnny Lattner, Eddie LeBaron (2), Ed Lechner, Nolan Luhn, Jim Lynch (2), Bill Mackrides, Dick Maegle (2), Chick Maggioli, Vaughn Mancha, Willie Leon Manley, Ray Mathews, Geno Mazzanti, Tommy Mont, Fred L. “Curley” Morrison, Dom Moselle, Perry Moss, Jack Myers, Mel (Odelli), Pat (O’Donahue), Dan Orlich, Chuck Ortmann (2), John “Pep” Panelli, Johnny Papit, Rupert (Pate), Bob Pifferini, Duane Putnam, Ben Raimondi, John Rauch (“John” only), Floyd Rhea, Les Richter, Thorn Riggs, Brad Rowland (2), Tino Sabuco, Leo Sanford, Pete Schabarum (two signatures), Gene Schroeder, Bob Shaw, Solly Sherman, Jules Siegle, Harry Smith (2), Bob Sneddon, Gordy Soltau (2), Cy Souders, Dick Stanfel, George Taliaferro, George Terlep (2), Ralph Thomas, Bob Thomason, Torgy Torgeson, Nick Toth (1941 AFL), Ebert Van Buren, John Weaver, Bob Williams, Billy Wilson, Al “Ox” Wistert (2), Dick Yelvington (signed “RJY”), Jack Zilly (signed “JZ”). There also are autograph of Jim Cadile (photocopy photo), Brad Ecklund (signature cut), Bap Manzini (3, including a photo), Lydell Mitchell (2), Jim Mutscheller (2, including a small photo), Saul, Soltau, Art Statuto and Chris Berman (photo, pers.). Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 187. 100 Signed Football Player Testimonials Honoring HoFers and Others. Most or the testimonials are handwritten on 8 ½” x 11” paper and signed. Most have a photo of the honoree at the top. The signatures are overwhelmingly nm-m 8 or better. The testimonials contain opinions and recollections that provide insights into each star’s character and success. Lamar Hunt is described as “a very genuine person.” Bobby Layne is portrayed as “imaginative” with “add-ons” in calling plays and “charismatic…, beloved by his teammates who would follow him without question.” Teammate Larry Ely offers insights into Walter Payton’s greatness. Most of the signatures on the letters are nm-m or better. Here is a list of the stars and the individuals who provided comments. Sammy Baugh: Harry Gilmer. George Blanda: Rod Sherman, Bob Talamini, Drew Buie, Harlon Hill, Mike Eischeid, Vic Zucco, Rick Casares, Mike Dukes, Charley Hennigan. Terry Bradshaw: J. R. Wilburn. Jim Brown: Bill Glass, Joe Schmidt, Chet Hanulak, Walt Michaels, Monte Clark, Ed Modzelewski (unsigned), Milt Plum. Len Dawson: E. J. Holub. Bill Dudley: Ernie Bonelli. Jim Finks: Lynn Chandnois (unsigned), Pat Brady, Bill Walsh (not the HoF coach). Otto Graham: Bob Gain, W. A. “Dub” Jones, Chuck Weber. Lamar Hunt: Duane Wood, Chris Burford, Mike Sensibaugh, Johnny N. Robinson, Kelly Goodlow, Ernie Barton, Matt Herkenhoff, Steve Bono, Eddie Wilson. Jack Kemp: Ralph Wilson, Jr. Jack Lambert: Craig Colquitt, Bryan Hinkle, Randy Grossman. Bobby Layne: Fred Enke, John “Pep” Panelli, Dorne Dibble, Wally Triplett, Larry Krutko, Dick Lasse, Roger Zatkoff (2). Vince Lombardi: Ron Kramer (on an accompanying trading card), Bobby Dillon. Wellington Mara: Andy Robustelli, Tucker Frederickson, Clyde Powers, Craig Morton, Ed Adamchik, Darrell Dess, Brian Kelley, Don Chandler. Joe Montana:Mike Shumann (unsigned). Chuck Noll: Todd Blackledge, Gordon Gravelle. Vince Papale: Guy Morriss, Bill Bergey, John Bunting. Walter Payton: Larry Ely, Steve Schubert, Doug Plank. Brian Piccolo: Garry Lyle, Howard Mudd, Dave Hale, Virgil Carter, Mike Hull, Stan Thomas, Kurt Becker, Ken Kortas, Wayne Mass. Jerry Rice: John S. Hill. Gale Sayers: Jim Cadile, Joe Fortunato, Ron Smith, Stan Jones, Richie Petibon, Bill Wade, Larry Glueck, Earl Leggett, Mike Pyle. Johnny Unitas: Lynn Chandnois, Ted Marchibroda (1958 Topps card), John Reger, Alex Sandusky, Gary Cuozzo, Bill Curry, Jim Mutscheller, Roy Jefferson, Tom Calvin, Rick Volk, Jim O’Brien, Bert Rechichar (on an accompanying card), Tom Matte, Jimmy Orr, Dale Dodrill, Raymond Berry (pers. on a postcard), Lenny Lyles, Garry Garrison, Jack Butler, Sam Havrilak. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 188. 45 Player Signatures from Great Games or Seasons. These autographs represent the Immaculate Reception game, the Ice Bowl, the 1958 NFL Championship and the Miami Dolphins’ perfect season in 1972. Almost all are nm-m 8 or better. Pittsburgh defeated Oakland in the Immaculate Reception game, 13-7, on Dec. 23, 1972. The 18 related signatures are on 8 ½” x 11” pages, 16 with photos, the line score and the scoring. They are signed by Warren Bankston, Lee Calland, John Dockery, Gordon Gravelle, Gerry “Moon” Mullins, John Rowser, Andy Russell, Bruce Van Dyke, Mike Wagner, Bobby Walden and Al Young of the Steelers and George Blanda (pers.), Tom Keating and Ken Stabler of the Raiders. Two pages are signed by game officials: Fred Swearingen, the referee, and Royal Cathcart, the line judge. Bankston and Van Dyke also signed pages that provide their recollections of the game. Swearingen, the referee, wrote next to his signature, “Madden didn’t like me!” Ten signatures are connected with the Ice Bowl, won by Green Bay over Dallas, 21-17, on Dec. 31, 1967. Boyd Dowler, star of the game for the Packers, provides his recollection of the game. He signed a personalized 8” x 10” b&w photo. Nine participants signed 4” x 6” cards that contain artwork representing the game and the final score. The cards are signed by Don Meredith (pers.), Dan Reeves, Lee Roy Jordan, Lance Rentzel, Jethroe Pugh, Don Perkins and Craig Morton of the Cowboys and Dowler and Donny Anderson of the Packers. On Dec. 28, 1958, in what is frequently called “The Greatest Game Every Played,” the Baltimore Colts topped the New York Giants in sudden death overtime, 23-17, to capture the NFL Championship. Fourteen participants signed 4” x 6” cards containing a photo from the game and the score. For the Colts: Bert Rechichar, Lenny Lyles, Leo Sanford, Raymond Berry, Fuzzy Thurston and Gino Marchetti. For the Giants: Don Chandler, Alex Webster, Andy Nelson (pers.), Rosey Grier, Andy Robustelli, Lindon Crow, Ken McAfee (pers.) and Cliff Livingston. Finally, five Miami Dolphins provide their recollections of the Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season: Dick Anderson, Doug Crusan, Manny Fernandez, Jim Langer and Larry Seiple. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $113.
Lot 189. 3 Historically Interesting Signed Letters on Race and the NFL in the 1940s-50s. Two letters are signed by former Cleveland Browns players, Emerson E. Cole, who played fullback, defensive back and linebacker 1950-52, and W. A. “Dub” Jones, running back and defensive back, 1948-55. He played also for Miami and Brooklyn. Scott Palmer signed the third letter. He is the son of Derrell Palmer, a lineman for the Browns or New York Yankees of the AAFC, 1946-53. In a brief handwritten letter, Jones noted that “Marion (Motley) and Bill (Willis) were playing in (the) NFL long before Jackie Robinson broke the ‘Race Barrier’ in baseball…..” According to Cole, in a typed letter, “The social climate was extremely horrible, from the coaches, other teams they played, officials and surprisingly including the fans of the sport. Members of other teams would stomp on their hands until they were raw and bloody…. They were brave and courageous men who deserved much more credit than they got.” Derrell Palmer was too ill to write. According to his son, the elder Palmer said that racism “certainly didn’t exist within the Browns team as Paul Brown & the players were only interested in winning. If anyone tried to get dirty with either (Motley or Willis), the whole team came to their defense, but trust me, they could take care of themselves.” The signatures are 9s and 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $30.
Lot 190. 100+ Signatures of AAFC, AFL WFL and USFL Football Players. Many of the players from these defunct leagues played in the NFL at some point. Most of the autographs are on 4” x 6” cards that have the player’s name and the logos of the teams he played for. Almost all are nm-m 8 or better. All-American Football Conference. The AAFC fielded teams 1946-49, and several of the joined the NFL. The 33 players listed here represent the Baltimore Colts, Brooklyn Dodgers, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Hornets, Chicago Rockets, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Dons, Miami Seahawks or San Francisco 49ers: Ben Agajanian, John Billman, Pete Berezney, Bob Callahan, Eddie Carr, Walter E. Clay, Lamar Davis, Dan Dworsky, Fred “Dip” Evans, Bill Fisk, Bill Gompers, George Groves, Robert E. Heck, Bob Jensen, Bob Kelly, John Kimbrough, Pat Lahey, Chick Maggioli, Bob Paffrath, Ben Pucci, George Ratterman (pers.), Lou Saban, Ralph Sazio, Mo Scarry (pers.), Joe Signaigo, Bill Smith, Lou Sossaman, Art Statuto, Ken Stofer, Jim Tarrant (pers.), George Terlep, Eddie Ulinski, Wilbur Volz and Marty Wendell (pers.). Besides signing the 4” x 6” cards, 18 players signed 8 ½” x 11” pages containing career highlights or recollections of the AAFC: Don Colo, Brad Ecklund, Bill Gompers, George G(roves), Garland Gregory, Bob J(ensen), W. A. “Dub” Jones, Wayne Kingery, Pat Lahey, Achille F Maggioli (signed also Chick Maggioli), Ben Pucci, Coach Lou Saban, Ralph Sazio, Lou Sossamon, Herb St. John, Art Statuto, Joe Sutton, George Taliaferro, George Terlep and Wilbur Volz. Ecklund provides a couple of funny stories from his days in the league, and Sazio remembered the Brooklyn Dodgers as a “Mickey Mouse operation from the top down” that was “out-coached…in almost every game.” World Football League. The league lasted for less than two seasons, 1974-75: Sonny Sixkiller. United States Football League. This league tried to challenge the NFL 1983-85: Glenn Carano, Chuck Fairbanks (pers.) and Herschel Walker. American Football League 1940-41. Over the decades, there actually were several AFLs. This was the third AFL to complete with the NFL. Suspended for World War II, it was never re-constituted: Nick Toth, Buffalo Tigers. American Football League 1960-69. The fourth AFL was the most successful, and it continued until merging with the NFL: Houston Antwine, Fred Arbanas, Al Bemiller, Ed Budde, Chris Burford, Wray Carlton, Clem Daniels, Elbert Dubenion (pers.), Jim Dunaway, Brooker Edgerson, Larry Eisenhauser, Earl Faison (pers.), Miller Farr (pers.), Tom Flores, “Hoot” Gibson, “Goose” Gonsouolin, Dave Grayson, Harry Jacobs, Ronnie Hall, Wayne Hawkins (pers.), Sherill Headrick, E. J. Holub, Dick Hudson, Bobby Hunt, Rich Jackson, Bobby Jancik, Jack Lee, Keith Lincoln, Floyd Little, Paul Lowe, Paul Maguire, Ron McDole, Gene Mingo (pers.), Jim Norton, Bert Rechichar, Johnny Robinson, Ed Rutkowski, Coach Lou Saban, George Saimes, Mike Stratton, Walt Sweeney, Ernie Warlick (pers.), George Webster, Jerrell Wilson, Ralph Wilson (Bills owner, pers.) and Ernie Wright. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 191. 6 Football Insert Cards – Autographs and Equipment. Three autograph and three equipment cards. 1. 2004 Bowman Signs of the Future Autograph Doubles, #JJ, signed by Steven Jackson and Kevin Jones. Nm card with bold gem mint 10 autographs. 2. 2003 SP NFL Signature Edition, #RE Rex Grossman, nm-m card with a 10 signature. 3. 2007 Co-Signers Autographs, #BHA, signed by Alan Branch and Leon Hall. Nm-m with signatures that grade 10. 4. 2006 Leaf Limited #150 Yale Lary, jersey section, #36 of 50. Nm. 5. 2007 Donruss Gridiron Gear, Performers, P-20, Jack Youngblood jersey cut, #203 of 250, nm-m. 6. 2007 Bowman Sterling, #JT, Jason Taylor jersey cut, nm-m. Authen-ticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $50.
Lot 192. Autographs of 30 College Football Stars Including 12 Heisman Trophy Winners. Unless otherwise stated, the autographs are on 4” x 6” cards with the player’s photo, name and relevant information. The signatures are predominantly 9s and 10s with nothing less than a nm-m 8. The Heisman winners: Jay Berwanger 1935, first award winner, two autographs, both on 1969 first-day covers celebrating 100 years of Intercollegiate Football. Berwanger passed away in 2002. Larry Kelley 1936 (d. 2000), Glenn Davis 1946 (d. 2005), John David Crow 1957 (pers.), Billy Cannon 1959, Joe Bellino 1960 (pers.), Terry Baker 1962, Mike Garrett 1965, Steven Owens 1969, Billy Sims 1978, Herschel Walker 1982 and Rasaan Salaam 1994. Seven players signed cards identifying them as members of the College Hall of Fame: J. C. Caroline (Ill.), Harry Gilmer (Ala.), Eddie LeBaron (Pacific), Bob Johnson (Tenn.), Johnny Majors (Tenn.), Johnny Musso (Ala.) and Tommy Nobis (Texas). Two signers are in the College and Pro Halls of Fame: Joe Schmidt, Charley Trippi. Other signers are Jimmy Harris (Okla.), Bill Maas (Pitt), Mo Scarry (Waynesburg) and Sonny Sixkiller (Washington). Four cards, all personalized, are signed by members of the 1947 Notre Dame National Champion team, billed as “The Greatest Collegiate Team of All-Time”: George Sullivan, Frank Tripuka (2) and Marty Wendell. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 193. 18 Signatures of 14 Heisman Winners Including a Dorsett Football, Dawkins Letter. These Heisman winners span 1947-96. When Tony Dorsett was inducted into the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame in 1994, he became the only player in both who had won the Heisman Trophy, a Super Bowl and a collegiate football championship. His signature is huge and grades nm-m 8 on a white panel of a nm-m Wilson football. In 1958, Pete Dawkins led Army to an undefeated season. His signature on a 2008 typed letter is large and bold, a gem mint 10. He signed also two index-sized cards that picture him as a player. These signatures are 10s as well. The autographs of the other signers are gem mint 10s unless otherwise noted: 1947 winner Johnny Lujack on a lined index card. 1953, Johnny Lattner, unlined index card. 1962, Terry Baker, unlined index card, a mint 9. 1973, John Cappeletti, 2006 TK Legacy Penn State card. 1977, Earl Campbell, 1979 Topps card #331, a 9-10. 1978, Billy Sims, 2007 Press Pass Legendary Legacy cards, BS, 171 of 393. 1979, Charles White, 2005 Topps All American card #50. 1982, Herschel Walker, 2005 Topps All American card #51. 1983, Mike Rozier, 2005 Topps All American card #57. 1986, Vinny Testaverde, 1998 Fleer card #291, nm 7 signature. 1990, Ty Detmer, Courtside Draft Pix card. 1996, Danny Wuerffel, unlined index card. In addition, the signatures of Campbell and Cappeletti on a 1969 first-day envelope with the stamp marking the 100th anniversary of college football. Impressive collection! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $113.
Lot 194. Autographs of 6 Heisman Trophy Winners – Berwanger, Kelley, Frank, Davis, Etc. The signatures are mint 9s and gem mint 10s. Five are on 8” x 10” Art Brownell prints, apparently done for the College Football Hall of Fame. Glenn Davis signed an 8” x 10” vintage b&w photo. Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback, earned the first Heisman Award in 1935. He also was the first player selected in the first NFL draft. Personalized signature, died 2002. Larry Kelley, Yale end and 1936 recipient, d. 2000. Kelley’s teammate, halfback and frequent passer, Clint Frank, won the award in 1937. Personalized, d. 1992. Frank’s autograph is comparatively tough to find. Army Hall of Fame coach Red B;aol had high praise for the 1946 Heisman winner, Cadet halfback Glenn Davis. Blaik wrote: “Anybody who ever saw Davis carry the football must have realized that there could not have been a greater, more dangerous running back in the history of the game.” Personalized signature on a vg U.S. Army Signal Corps photo that has pin holes in the corners and a tiny tear at the left border. Davis passed away in 2005. Another Ivy Leaguer, Dick Kazmaier, Princeton halfback, was the top vote getter in the 1951 Heisman voting. Despite quarterbacking one of the least impressive teams in Notre Dame history (2-8 record), Paul Hornung drew more votes than such stars as Jim Brown to win the 1956 Heisman. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $70.
Lot 195. Time Covers Signed by Lattner, Hanratty, Seymour and Parseghian. These signatures of Notre Dame stars, all bold, beautiful 10s, are on the covers of complete magazines. Johnny Lattner won the Heisman Trophy in 1953. A halfback, he ran the ball well, caught and intercepted passes, and returned punts and kickoffs to lead Notre Dame to a 9-0-1 record and second place in the AP poll. The Time issue for Nov. 9, 1953 has a mailing label and is vg+ to ex. Terry Hanratty and Jim Seymour signed the Oct. 28, 1966 cover, which has a mailing label and is vg+. With the assistance of running back Nick Eddy, quarterback Hanratty and wide receiver Seymour led the Fighting Irish to the 1966 national title with a 9-0-1 record. Hanratty and Seymour were a potent passer-receiver team that became known as “Mr. Fling” and “Mr. Cling.” Ara Parseghian was the Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame from 1964-74. His teams won national titles in 1966 and 1973. Vg-ex copy without a mailing label. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $68.
