Lot 160. 1989 First Day Cover Cachet Signed by 29 HoF Members Including Ted Williams. The signatures are 9s and 10s on the decorative 4” x 9 ½” envelope, which has an image of Gehrig, a Gehrig 25-cent stamp and the Hall of Fame’s 50th anniversary logo. The envelope is signed by Luke Appling, Yogi Berra, Lou Boudreau, Lou Brock, Ray Dandridge, Bill Dickey, Bob Doerr, Don Drysdale, Bob Feller, Bob Gibson, Billy Herman, Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Monte Irvin, Fergie Jenkins, George Kell, Ralph Kiner, Bob Lemon, Buck Leonard, Eddie Mathews, Willie McCovey, Johnny Mize, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider, Willie Stargell, Hoyt Wilhelm, Billy Williams and Ted Williams. More than half of these Hall of Fame players have passed away. An LoA from James Spence Authentication accompanies the autographs. Authenticated also by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $198.
Lot 161. Jay Publishing Photos Signed by Koufax, Hodges, Stengel, Gibson, Etc. The 5” x 6 ½” b&w lithographed photos are signed by Walt Alston (gem mint 10, LA Dodgers), Ken Boyer (mint 9, Cards), Rocky Colavito (10, Indians), Nelson Fox (nm 7 to nm-m 8, Astros), Gil Hodges (7-8, 9 with “es” somewhat light, Senators, personalized), Sandy Koufax (9, LA Dodgers), Ed Mathews (8, Milwaukee), Billy Williams (10) and Casey Stengel (9, Mets, pers.). The Alston photo is slightly trimmed, five photos are stapled to stiff paper, and the five others have staple holes in the corners. In general, the photos display as vg or g-vg, with Koufax having a vg-ex appearance. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. With the likes of Hodges, Fox and Koufax, this group has tremendous potential break-up value!
Winning Bid $327.
Lot 162. George Brett Signed Bat Commemorating the “Pine Tar” Incident. Mint 9 to gem mint 10 autograph on a 34” Louisville Slugger stained to replicate the appearance of the pine tar that Brett used in a game on July 24, 1983. Playing for the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium, Brett hit a home run that gave the Royals a 5-4 lead. Subsequently, however, home plate umpire Tim McClelland called Brett out, and nullified the homer, after Yankees manager Billy Martin claimed that pine tar extended too far up the handle of Brett’s bat. The Royals protested McClelland’s ruling, and Lee MacPhail, the A.L. president, ruled in their favor. The game was later resumed from the point of Brett’s home run, and the Royals won, 5-4. The bat is nm. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $113.
Lot 163. “Comiskey Park” Bat Signed by Henderson, Appling, Wynn, 9 Others. This limited edition (#10 of 500) Rawlings Adirondack 302 Pro Ring bat commemorates Comiskey Park, “The Baseball Palace of the World” and “Home of the Chicago White Sox 1910-1990.” The nm-m 34” bat has the logos of the White Sox and MLB. The bat presents 12 bold autographs, mostly gem mint 10s with a couple of 9s, by Rickey Henderson, Hoyt Wilhelm, Early Wynn, Luke Appling, Bob Lemon, Ozzie Guillen, Carlton Fisk, Robin Ventura, Wilbur Wood, Turk Lown, Chico Carrasquel and Minnie Minoso. Six of the signers are in the Hall of Fame. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 164. Mize, Slaughter and Rizzuto Autographs on a Baseball Bat. All three of these Hall of Fame players starred for the New York Yankees: Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto 1941-56, Johnny “Big Cat” Mize 1942-53 and Enos “Country” Slaughter 1954-59. All three signed a Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick Professional Model bat. Each added the year of his Hall of Fame induction. The autographs are gem mint 10s, and the bat, nm-m. All three men are deceased. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 165. Al Kaline Signed Replica Jersey from the Russell Athletic Diamond Collection. Beautiful nm-m reproduction Detroit Tigers jersey with Kaline’s name and #6 on the back. The size 44 jersey has Russell Athletic and Authentic Diamond Collection tags on the tail. Kaline autographed the left front of the jersey below the stylized “D” and added “HOF 80.” His signature is a large mint 9 to gem mint 10 that displays boldly on the white jersey. A fan favorite, Kaline spent his entire career with the Tigers. He retired with 3,007 hits, 399 home runs, a .297 career batting average, 1,583 runs batted in, 15 turns on the All-Star team and 11 Gold Gloves. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $115.
Lot 166. Cal Ripken Jr. Autographed Baltimore Orioles Away HoF Commemorative Jersey. Ripken penned a bold 10 signature on the front of this gray jersey, which has “Hall of Fame 2007” stitched under No. 8. The jersey has an oriole on the left sleeve and an A.L. centennial patch on the right. Ripken’s name and number are on the back, with a U.S. flag above. The size 48 “Authentic Collection” jersey from Majestic Athletic is nm-m. Fabulous for display! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $185.
Lot 167. Mickey Mantle 1982 Authentic Sports Autographs Set of 72 with #1 Autographed. Mantle’s signature on the first card of this limited edition “Mickey Mantle Story” set, #883 of 5,000, grades nm-m 8 to mint 9. The cards average nm, and they come with a special “Mickey Mantle Story” binder. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 168. Joe DiMaggio Autographed 40th Anniversary Hitting Streak Envelope by Gateway. Featuring a colorful 2 ¼” x 3” silk cachet of DiMaggio, the envelope was postmarked at Cleveland on July 16, 1981. On July 16, 1941, DiMaggio’s hitting streak reached 56 games in a contest with the Indians. His streak remains unequaled. The envelope is unsealed and nm. DiMaggio’s signature in bold blue sharpie is a 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 169. Hank Greenberg Signed Photo Postcard Showing Him as a Pittsburgh Pirate. After a Hall of Fame career with Detroit, Greenburg played a final season in 1947 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the fences shortened to create “Greenberg Gardens,” the slugging outfielder blasted 25 home runs, but his batting average slipped to just .249, well below his career .313. Greenberg entered the Hall of Fame in 1956. He died in 1986. His signature is an unimprovable bold 10 on an unused ex-m postcard. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $273.
Lot 170. Roger Maris Autograph on an Unlined Index Card. Strong ballpoint signature, a gem mint 10, with a minor background distraction. The autograph was written on an index-sized section of paper that has Casey Stengel’s autograph on the back. The section was then glued to an index card. The other autograph shows through lightly to moderately behind “Maris,” and there is a tiny hole near the “M” that does not touch the letter. Nice example of a tough autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $180.
Lot 171. Satchel Paige Autograph. The fountain pen signature, a bold mint 9, is on a section of paper at least 2” x 3 ¼” matted and framed with an 8” x 10” b&w photo of Paige as a member of the New York Black Yankees. He pitched for the team in 1943. In 1971, he became the first player from the Negro Leagues inducted into the Hall of Fame. He passed away in 1982. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $204.
Lot 172. Rare Autographed Sam Rice 1926 Sports Co. of America “Champions” Card. Ex+ card with a mint 9 signature of the Hall of Fame outfielder authenticated by Kevin Keating. Rice was a good hitter who was fast in the outfield and had a strong arm. He concluded his career with 2,987 base hits and a .322 batting average. He never hit below .293. Although a leadoff batter for much of his career, he nevertheless drove in 1,078 runs. He seldom struck out, and his strikeout ratio is among baseball’s 10 best. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1963. He died in 1974. The card alone is worth more than our
Winning Bid $113.
Lot 173. Robin Roberts Autograph Collection – Official Ball, Hat, Photos, Checks, Etc. The autographs are gem mint 10s and mint 9s unless otherwise noted. In the 1950s, Roberts won 199 games, including a career-high 28 in 1952. During the decade, only Warren Spahn posted more wins. His career 286 wins earned him a place in the Hall of Fame in 1986. One of the key items in this collection is an ONL Coleman ball that Roberts signed on the sweet spot and added “HOF 76” below. On the north and south panels, he then added career highlights and statistics, including “1952-Sporting News M.V.P.” and “Whiz Kids 1950 N.L. Champs.” The signature and additions are 10s. Roberts also signed the bill of a Phillies size 7 3/8 New Era wool cap with an Authentic Diamond Collection label. Bold 10 autograph with “HOF 76” added. Four Roberts signatures are one photos, two 11” x 14” and two 8” x 10”. He and Warren Spahn both signed one of the larger photos, which pictures them as the top game winners of the 1950s. In one of the smaller photos, Roberts is pictured after winning his 200th game, and he added “200th Win” above his signature. One of the more unusual signed items is the Dell 1953 Major League Baseball Facts and Figures guide with Roberts on the cover. Outstanding signature. There are five signatures on four checks from the 1970s. Cancellation stamps slightly affect two signatures. Twelve Roberts signatures plus Warren Spahn. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 174. Milwaukee Braves Cap Signed by Eddie Mathews. A member of the 500 Home Run Club, Mathews is an underappreciated member of the Hall of Fame. From 1952-59, he hit 299 home runs, more than anyone else in the majors. He twice led the National League in home runs, hit 512 homers lifetime and knocked in 1,453 runs. Mathews was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1978. He passed away in 2001. His signature is a large, bold gem mint 10 on the bill of a size 7 1/8 cap, made by American Needle and licensed by MLB.
Winning Bid $68.
