Lot 2. Lou Gehrig Autograph on the Sweet Spot of an OAL Harridge Baseball. Gehrig signed this ball in either 1936 or 1937 with more than 20 other New York Yankees. With time, the autographs have faded. The Gehrig signature remains the strongest, and its appearance is supported by the ex-m to nm off-white ball which retains strong pre-printed areas. The signature is light with all letters remaining visible. Its appearance is a strong vg-ex 4 or a somewhat weak ex 5, without any smudges or other defects. Signatures on the north and south panels are completely faded; impressions remain. Other signatures are visible on the east and west panels: Joe Glenn, Kemp Wicker, Art Jorgens, Jake Powell, Walter Brown, Bump Hadley, Johnny Murphy, Frank Crosetti and Bob Seeds. They range from vg 3 to ex 5, with most 4-5 but somewhat lighter than the Gehrig autograph. Gehrig’s remains a highly-sought autograph that is in relatively short supply. This is a very decent, affordable example. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $1,433.
Lot 4. Babe Ruth Fabulous “Called Shot” Bronze Statue. With this statue, return to that thrilling day of yesteryear, Oct. 1, 1932 to be exact, when Ruth pointed toward the center field bleachers at Wrigley Field and then promptly blasted a 440-foot home run in the same direction. The event occurred in the fifth inning of World Series Game 3. Actually, whether Ruth pointed toward center, Cubs pitcher Charlie Root or the Cubs’ dugout remains a matter for debate. This 8” statue of Ruth, which stands on an attractive 4” x 4” x 1 ½” tall green-marble base, appears to be pointing toward center field. Or maybe the pitcher. Or the dugout. The image is impressive. A brass plate on the base attributes the work to an artist named “Dawn.” The statue and base weigh eight pounds. Like the legend of the called shot, the artist is surrounded by some uncertainty. Her last name in unknown. Apparently based in New York, she reportedly was commissioned to produce statues of Ruth and two other sports figures, Lou Gehrig and Muhammad Ali. The sponsor reneged, and the other statues were never produced. Our consignor obtained this work of art in 1996. Unsigned, the statue may be an artist’s proof. Whatever the details, this statue truly is unique – a fantastic one-of-a-kind tribute to baseball’s greatest player!
Winning Bid $500.
Lot 52. Outstanding 1927 W560 Card of Babe Ruth. This example, printed in red, is nm-m. A strip card, it measures 1 11/16” x 2 15/16”. A red border is fully present on the left side and top, and present about one-third of the way across the bottom. Top to bottom, from red border to red border, the card measures just slightly longer than 2 11/16”, which suggests that the size of 2 ¾” typically given for the card may be something less than precise.
Winning Bid $225.
Lot 123. Roberto Clemente 1955 Topps Rookie #164 PSA-Graded VG-EX 4 (MC). This card is characterized by bold colors, corner wear generally consistent with an ex grade, a small crease in the lower right corner and a very thin border on the right side.
Winning Bid $240.
Lot 126. 8 Roberto Clemente Topps Cards Including 1959 and 1972 Topps Graded by PSA. All eight cards are ex or better. The two graded by PSA are 1959 #478, graded EX-MT 6, and 1972 #309, graded NM-MT 8. The other cards are: 1957 #76, nm+, strong card. 1964 #18 Buc Blasters (Burgess, Stuart, Skinner and Clemente), ex-m+. 1965 #2 Batting Leaders, ex, and 160, ex+. 1968 #150, ex. And 1969 #50, nm-m.
Winning Bid $327.
Lot 157. Maris, Flood and McCarver Signatures Authenticated by JSA on a 1969T Card. James Spence authenticated the card, #164, and Beckett Grading Services encased it. The Roger Maris autograph is a beauty, a bold gem mint 10 over an image on the card that shows him with Tim McCarver and Curt Flood. The McCarver signature grades nm 7, and the Flood, ex-m 6. The card is vg-ex. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $572.
Lot 161. Mickey Mantle Signed OAL Ball Authenticated by Upper Deck. Gem mint 10 signature on the sweet spot of an OAL Bobby Brown baseball, which is nm with several small, light spots of discoloration. An Upper Deck hologram label is on the west panel, and it is accompanied by a matching Certificate of Authenticity. The ball is in an Upper Deck cloth bag. Authenticated also by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $390.
Lot 162. OAL Ball Autographed by Mickey Mantle and White Ford. These Yankees heroes and friends signed an OAL Bobby Brown ball that appears to be game-used. The printed areas are strong, and the toning is generally even. Both signatures are bold gem mint 10s, Mantle on the sweet spot, and Ford on the south panel. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $180.
Lot 164. David Wells Autographed Baseball, Perfect Game Ticket Stub and Display. Wells’ signature is a mint 9 on the sweet spot of an OAL Budig baseball. The ticket stub, which is ex, is framed to about 15” x 21” with a May 18, 1998 Newsday color page that celebrates Wells’ perfect game. Facing the Minnesota Twins the day before, Wells had pitched the 13th perfect game in baseball history. He was already 34-years old before he found success with the New York Yankees in 1997. From then through 2005, he won 137 games while losing only 67. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $50.
Lot 175. Joe DiMaggio Signed 8” x 10” B&W Photo. Gem mint 10 signature on a photo that shows DiMaggio sliding into third base. The photo, which seems to have a light “wave” in it, is matted and framed to 9” x 12”. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $121.
Lot 183. Mickey Mantle Autographed HoF Induction Print Authenticated by PSA-DNA. Dated Aug. 12, 1974, the day Mantle was enshrined at Cooperstown, this 8” x 10” print has a photo of him and his key baseball statistics. His signature is a bold 10, and he added “No. 7” below. Authenticated also by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $198.
