Lot 377. Hank Aaron PSA-Graded Mint 9 Autograph on a Mint 9 Selig Baseball. A large, bold Aaron signature sweeps across the sweet spot of the ball, which has been encapsulated by PSA-DNA. The primary imperfection in the ball seems to be a stray ink mark on the south panel. PSA-DNA has provided a certificate of authenticity.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 378. Willie Mays PSA-Graded Gem Mint 10 Autograph on a Mint 9 OML Selig Baseball. The ball has a minor mark on the west panel well away from the signature, which is bold, crisp and clear on the sweet spot. We haven’t seen a better example of Mays’ autograph on a baseball. Encapsulated by PSA-DNA, the signature and ball received an overall grade of 9.5. A PSA-DNA Certificate of Authenticity is included.
Winning Bid $148.
Lot 380. International Home Run Kings: Baseball Signed by Sadaharu Oh and Hank Aaron. Both stars have signed the sweet spot of this nm-m OAL Bobby Brown (Haiti) ball. Oh has signed in both Japanese and English, placing his Japanese script on the north panel. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. The signatures are 10 of 10, making this a gorgeous gem – the first one we have offered!
Winning Bid $354.
Lot 381. Hank Aaron and Al Downing Autographs on an ONL William White Baseball. On April 8, 1974, Downing delivered the pitch that Aaron turned into his record-setting 715th home run. Aaron had eclipsed Babe Ruth’s 39-year record of 714 home runs; he added 40 more before concluding his Hall of Fame career in 1976. The Aaron and Downing autographs, both on the sweet spot, are gem mint 10s. The ball has some light stains to the west of Aaron’s signature and on another panel. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $102.
Lot 382. Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays Autographed 8” x 10” B&W Photo. Mint 9 to gem mint 10 signatures by baseball’s best center fielders in the second half of the 20th century and two of the best of all-time. The photo is ready for display on a 10.5” x 13” plaque. A plate at the base of the plaque identifies the two players and adds “‘The Mick and the Say Hey Kid’, Hall of Fame Inductees 1974 and 1979.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $180.
Lot 383. Autographed Photos of Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams Matted and Framed. This display, 16.25” x 22.25” and ready for display, features two of baseball’s 11 best players of all time as judged by “The Sporting News.” Each star signed a 3.25” x 3.25” black & white photo, which is matted with a 9.5” x 13” photo of them talking on the steps of an unidentified dugout. The autographs, authenticated by Kevin Keating, are 10s. Impressive and attractive!
Winning Bid $267.
Lot 384. Hank Aaron Signed Adirondack “Personal Model” Big Stick 34” Bat. Mint 9 to gem mint 10 autograph on an nm-m to mint bat. Considered the legitimate all-time home run king by many baseball observers, Aaron officially ranks second all-time in home runs (by 7), first in runs batted in, fourth in runs scored (tied with Babe Ruth), third in hits and tenth in doubles. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $180.
Lot 385. Aaron-Autographed “Hank Aaron 715” Lithograph by Bill Purdom. Unsigned versions of this 29 ½” x 21 ½” print typically sell for at least several hundred dollars. This print, #138 of 600, is boldly signed by Aaron, and by Purdom as well. In this artwork, Purdom captures the moment on April 8, 1974, at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, when Aaron blasted a pitch from the Dodgers’ Al Downing over the left field wall for his 715th home run. The shot eclipsed Babe Ruth’s career record of 714 homers. Ruth’s record stood for 39 years. Aaron concluded his career in 1976 with 755 home runs. Thirty-four years later, his record remains unsurpassed without the apparent aid of dubious medicinal compounds. The lithograph is rolled and has creases in the border. Aaron’s autograph is a 10 of 10 authenticated by Kevin Keating. .
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 386. Hank Aaron Autographed Russell Athletic Authentic Diamond Collection Size 48 Jersey. Nice mint 9 to gem mint 10 autograph on the front of the unused jersey, which has Aaron’s name on the back. Thirty-four seasons after playing his last game, Aaron holds the record for RBI (2,297), total bases (6,856) and extra-base hits (1,477). He is second in career home runs (755), first in home runs without drug assistance, third in hits (3,771), fourth in runs scored (2,174) and tenth in doubles (624). Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $240.
Lot 387. Moe Berg Autograph. The autograph of the MLB catcher and coach and CIA spy is on a 1940s autograph sheet with six other members of the Boston Red Sox, including Bob Doerr, Earl Johnson, Pete Fox, Dick Newsome, (Dom) D. DiMaggio and Charley Wagner. “Moe Berg” is neatly printed in small letters under Berg’s autograph. All of the autographs are strong, all 10s, in fountain pen. The 6” x 4 ½” autograph sheet has a small tear that affects the bottom of the “P” in Fox’s name and is well away from Berg’s signature. Berg passed away in 1972. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $148.
Lot 388. Yogi Berra Autographed Catcher’s Mask. Mint 9 silver signature on a store model black mask. Unusual and attractive display item representing, arguably, the best catcher in baseball history. And certainly one of the most colorful! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $444.
Lot 389. Barry and Bobby Bonds Autographed ONL William White Baseball. No father-son duo hit more major league home runs. Bobby concluded his career with 332 homers, and Barry set a record with 762. Together, they drove home 3,020 runs. Both signatures are 10s, Bobby on the sweet spot, and Barry on the south panel of the nm-m ball. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $168.
