Lot 195. Harmon Killebrew 1960s Photo Pennant, Autograph and Other Memorabilia. Excellent collection for fans of the Hall of Fame slugger from Payette, ID. The key to the collection is a 19 ½” pennant with a 3 ½” x 5 ½” color photo of Killebrew with the Minnesota Twins. Produced by Asco of Winona, MN, the pennant is vg+ to ex with the tip slightly clipped and light soiling on the white stripe at the left. It is free of pin or tack holes. Also: 2. 1964 Topps card #177 autographed by Killebrew: nm card with a gem mint 10 autograph. 3. 6 ¾” Twins-Pepsi statue by Alexander Global Promotions (AGP), mint in the original box, which pictures Killebrew and provides career information. 4. 2005 Killebrew bobble head from AGP marking the 40th anniversary of the Twins’ 1965 A.L. championship. Mint in the box. 5-6. Two Killebrew 16” mini bats, one brown, one green, both nm-m. 7. Official Player Logo Ball commemorating Killebrew’s 1984 Hall of Fame induction, mint. 8. 1966-67 Bazooka card #11, ex+ as trimmed (slightly short). 9. 2005 Upper Deck Wingfield Collection card showing Killebrew with President Eisenhower, ex-m+. Autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 240. Wayne Gretzky Autograph – on a Mario Lemieux Photo (!) and Other Autographs. Actually, the signature is on the cover of the program for Lemieux’s 1999 charity golf event, and that’s where our consignor caught up with the Great One! The autograph is a bold 10. Inside, next to their photos, are autographs of Johnny Bench, John Elway, Mario Lemieux, Jim McMahon, Joe Morgan, Dan Quinn and Lynn Swann. Among these autographs, the Bench is especially strong and attractive. In addition, the program is signed also by Kevin McClatchy, former CEO and lead owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The autographs are bold 9s and 10s. The program comes matted and framed to about 11” x 14”. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $138.
