Lot 27. Joey Porter Autograph on a 16” x 20” Color Photo. In seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Porter was a three-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro linebacker, and a member of the Super Bowl XL team. He left Pittsburgh for Miami in 2007. After Week 10 of the 2008 season, he led the NFL in sacks. The photo has several creases. His signature is strong, a gem mint 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $20.
Lot 28. Joe Greene Autographed Jersey. UPDATED INFORMATION: The Hall of Fame defensive tackle signed the “7” in the “75” on the back of the MITCHELL & NESS 1975 THROWBACK jersey. The signature is an unimprovable 10, and the jersey, which is framed, is mint. THE FRONT OF THE JERSEY HAS A "THROWBACK" LABEL AND A SECOND LABEL THAT SAYS "JOE GREENE, PITTSBURGH STEELERS, 1975." THERE IS A BICENTENNIAL PATCH ON THE LEFT SHOULDER. ALSO PRESENT IS THE ORIGINAL PRICE TAG FOR THE JERSEY ALONE - $380! Greene was one of the best defensive tackles ever. He was the NFL’s defensive rookie of the year in 1969, a Pro Bowl player 10 times and NFL defensive player of the year in 1972 and 1974. The jersey is accompanied by a photo of Greene signing it. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $185.
Lot 29. Jack Lambert and Jack Ham Autographs on an 8” x 10” Color Photo. For nine seasons together, Lambert at middle linebacker and Ham at left linebacker helped to make the Pittsburgh Steelers a dominating defense. Ham entered the Hall of Fame in 1988, and Lambert, two years later. Their signatures are bold 10s on a photo that shows them getting an assist from Ernie Holmes. The photo is matted and framed to 13” x 15”. Lambert signs infrequently and has been known to charge $100 or so. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 30. Rocky Bleier Autograph on a 16” x 20” Color Photo. Large, bold gem mint 10 signature. Bleier added the Super Bowls in which he appeared – IX, X, XIII and XIV. An effective blocker who helped Franco Harris to have a Hall of Fame career, Bleier ran the ball well himself, and he retired as the Steelers fourth all-time leading rusher. The photo is framed to about 18” x 22”. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $55.
Lot 31. Mel Blount Autographed 8” x 10” Color Photo. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ corner back was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989. Gem mint 10 signature on a photo matted and framed to 13” x 16”. Authen-ticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 32. Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Gilliam Autograph on an 8” x 10” Color Photo. Gilliam was a talented quarterback who won a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in 1975. He passed away in 2000. His signature is a 10 on a photo matted and framed to 13” x 16”. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 33. Franco Harris Signature on a “Franco’s Italian Army” Composite. The Sporting News and UPI selected Harris as the NFL’s Rookie of the Year in 1972. As he gained 1,055 yards in his first season, Harris became a favorite Pittsburgh’s Italian-American community. Harris’ mother was born in Italy, and his father is African-American. Soon, these Pittsburgh fans dubbed themselves “Franco’s Italian Army.” Harris helped the Steelers to win four Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. His signature is on an 11 ½” x 18” Italian flag that is matted and framed to 23” x 25” with an 8” x 10” black & white photo and a 3” “Franco’s Italian Army” logo patch. The signature is bold with some bleeding that causes it to grade ex-m 6 to nm 7. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 34. Jack Lambert Autograph on a 16” x 20” Color Photo. The Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker bares his fangs in this close-up. The signature is very large, sized to the photo, and it grades 9-10. An accompanying photocopy shows Lambert signing the photo, which is nm-m. Lambert has been charging at least $100 at infrequent signings.
Winning Bid $120.
Lot 35. Autographed Andy Russell 24” x 36” Framed Color Poster. Russell is one of the better linebackers not in the Hall of Fame. He played for the Steelers for 12 seasons. Gem mint 10 signature on an nm poster. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 36. Photos Signed by Mike Webster, HoF Center, Dermontti Dawson, Jeff Hartings. Webster, who passed away in 2002, is the second in a line of All-Pro centers to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The line began with Hall of Famer Ray Mansfield in 1964 and continued with Webster from 1976-88. Dawson arrived on the scene in 1988, and after a break from 1998-2000, Hartings took over the position in 2001. Webster was enshrined at Canton in 1997. He was an All-Pro seven times and Pro Bowl player nine times. Dawson is a potential HoFer. He has been a semi-finalist each year since 2005 and is a finalist for 2009. He played in seven straight Pro Bowls and in 171 consecutive games. Hartings, who retired after the 2006 season, was a two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection. Webster’s autograph is 9-10 on a fabulous 8” x 10” photo matted and framed to 12 ½” x 15 ½”. Dawson and Hartings’ signatures are on a limited edition 8” x 10” photo, numbered 53 of 200, that has images of Webster in the background. Their autographs grade 9-10. The photo is matted and framed about 14” x 17”. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 37. 1974 Steelers Pennant Signed by Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster. Ex full-sized “World Champions” Pittsburgh Steelers pennant with bold mint 9 signatures. All three are in the Hall of Fame, and each added his year of enshrinement at Canton. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Webster passed away in 2002. Lambert signs infrequently, and when he does, he charges far more than our
Winning Bid $55.
Lot 38. Artwork Signed by Jack Ham, Ernie Holmes, Dwight White and L. C. Greenwood. Bob Weaver 11” x 17” action print showing the four Pittsburgh Steelers stars along with Jack Lambert. Ham is in the Hall of Fame. Holmes and White passed away in 2008. The print has a tiny crease in the upper right corner. The autographs are gem mint 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 39. 1999 Pittsburgh Steelers Reunion Program Signed by 14 – Webster, Lambert, Etc. All of the signatures are on the cover of the 32-page program, which has photos and career information on the attendees inside. All of the autographs are strong, and they display as nm-m 8s to gem mint 10s, depending on the background. The cover is signed by Dwight White and Ernie Holmes, both of whom passed away in 2008, Chuck Noll, Ron Johnson, Robin Cole, Jack Lambert, Reggie Harrison, Larry Brown, Mike Kruczek, Mike Webster (d. 2002), Matt Bahr, Dave Reavis and Jon Kolb. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $50.
Lot 40. Super Bowl IX Composite with Franco Harris, Chuck Noll, Joe Greene Autographs. The signatures are on Goal Line Art cards framed with a Super Bowl IX ticket and 11” x 17” artwork by Bob Weaver. The Weaver print shows Harris, the game’s MVP, and Greene carrying Noll off the field after the Steelers defeated Minnesota, 16-6, for their first Super Bowl win. The game was played at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans on Jan. 12, 1975. Harris gained 158 yards on 34 carries and scored a touchdown. The autographs are gem mint 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 41. Pittsburgh Steelers Autographs, Super Bowl Programs, Bradshaw Record, Etc. The programs for Super Bowl XIII (1979 vs. Dallas) and XIV (1980 vs. the Rams) are vg+ to ex. A program for Nov. 15, 1970, vs. the Chiefs is ex. Autographs on 8” x 10” photos are by Franco Harris (personalized), Greg Lloyd, Justin Strzelczyk (died 2004) and Mike Tomczak. The signatures are 9s and 10s. Photos of Lynn Swann and Harris have facsimile autographs, and a photo of Jerome Bettis is unsigned. Terry Bradshaw sings country classics on the 1976 Mercury album “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” nm in an ex-m+ jacket. There are two other 33 1/3 rpm albums: “Super Steelers ’76” from Open Pantry and “Super Team XIII” from Second Federal Savings. Jack Fleming narrated both, with are nm in ex-m+ jackets. Autographs authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $83.
