Single or Duo-Signed Bats, Balls, Jerseys, Photos, Etc.
94 Lots
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Lot 64. Jack Clark Signed 1990 Padres Game Home Jersey. Nm-m 8 autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating on the right side of the uniform above “Padres.” The Rawlings size 50 jersey has a “Set 2 1990” tag inside. It has stains on the left front. A four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award recipient, Clark batted .267 in 18 seasons, hit 340 home runs, drove in 1,180, scored 1,118 runs and ripped 332 doubles. The jersey comes with an authentication letter “From the Desk of Tommy John.”
Winning Bid $152.
Lot 65. Baseball Broadcaster Collection with Signatures by Caray, Harwell, Buck and Mazer. A signed letter “From the Desk of Tommy John” accompanies this collection. The autograph of ERNIE HARWELL (died 2010) is on the flyleaf of his book “Tuned to Baseball.” Gem mint 10 signature, nm-m 1985 apparent first edition book, ex-m+ dust jacket. The signature of HARRY CARAY (d. 1998) is on two items, an unofficial baseball and a “Holy Cow!” size large T-shirt with his face superimposed on the body of a cow. His autograph on the sweet sport of the bright white baseball – as “Holy Cow! Harry Caray” – is ex-m 6 to nm 7. He signed the T-shirt as “Harry”; nm-m 8. His autographs are accompanied by an unsigned 1988 tribute program. JACK BUCK (d. 2002) signed the flyleaf of the softcover book “We Saw Stars,” which he wrote with Stan Musial and Bob Broeg. The personalized signature, dated 1977, is gem mint 10. The 1976 book is ex. The other signers are: Indians, Reds and Red Sox broadcaster KEN COLEMAN (d. 2003), twice, in “Talking on Air: A Broadcaster’s Life in Sports,” 2000, nm book, vg-ex dj. He signed on the flyleaf and the next blank page with his co-author, Dan Valenti. These autographs are personalized 10s. BILL MAZER’S autograph is also a personalized 10; it’s on the flyleaf of his book, “Amazin’ Baseball,” 1999 first printing, ex-m book and dj. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $134.
Lot 66. Baseball Signed by Rod Dedeaux, the Top College Coach, to Coach Tommy John. College baseball’s winningest coach with a record of 1,332-571-11 (.699), Dedeaux autographed the south panel of a 1984 Olympics official baseball. On the sweet spot, he wrote, “To My Favorite Pitching Coach USC – USA.” John was his favorite. He often took time out to coach Dedeaux’s pitchers at USC, and he worked with the 1984 Olympics team as well. Dedeaux had a two-game major league career as an outfielder with Brooklyn in 1935. As a college coach, he led Southern Cal to 11 national championships. He also helped to develop 59 major leaguers, including Tom Seaver, Mark McGwire, Randy Johnson, Fred Lynn, Dave Kingman, Roy Smalley, Don Buford, Ron Fairly, Rich Dauer, Steve Busby, Jim Barr and Steve Kemp. His signature is nm-m 8 to mint 9; it appears that some writing may have been removed before his autograph was applied. The ball has strong pre-printed areas and shows light-to-moderate uneven discoloration. Kevin Keating authenticated the signature. The ball comes with a signed letter “From the Desk of Tommy John.”
Winning Bid $83.
Lot 67. Rickey Henderson Boldly Signed OAL Bobby Brown Ball. Mint 9 to gem mint 10 signature on the sweet spot. The ball is nm. Henderson, who entered the Hall of Fame in 2009, tends to be a reluctant signer. Authenticated by Kevin Keating and accompanied by a signed letter “From the Desk of Tommy John.”
Winning Bid $68.
Lot 68. Signed Photos of Jackson’s 500th HR, Henderson’s 939th Stolen Base and More! Five signed photos and an autographed cereal box from the Tommy John Collection. The Jackson and Henderson photos are mounted on 13” x 10.5” plaques. Each has a brass plate describing the event. Jackson’s autograph is a 9 of 10, and Henderson’s, a 10. In addition, the collection includes signed photos by Ron Darling, Brett Butler, Carl Pavanow (Red Sox uniform) and Lenny Dykstra (magazine photo). Their signatures are 10s. The Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box, apparently from 1983, is autographed by A.L. umpire Mike Reilly. His appearance on the cereal box was a natural. He was raised in Battle Creek, MI, the center of the breakfast cereal industry, and still lives there. As a result, broadcaster Ernie Harwell dubbed him “Corn Flakes Reilly.” Regarded as a pitcher’s umpire, Reilly umpired four World Series, four All-Star Games and numerous League Championships and Division Series. He retired in February. His signature, personalized to John, is an 8. This collection comes with a signed letter “From the Desk of Tommy John.”
Minimum Bid $70.
Lot 69. Derek Jeter Autographed 8” x 10” Color Photo. Bold, unimprovable gem mint 10 signature on a photo that shows Jeter at shortstop. Kevin Keating authenticated the signature. A signed “From the Desk of Tommy John” letter accompanies the photo.
Winning Bid $121.
Lot 70. Two Autographs by Wayne Huizenga and One by Tommy John. Huizenga brought major league baseball to South Florida. He owned the Florida Marlins from their inaugural season in 1993 until 1998. His autograph is large and mint 9 to gem mint 10 on the sweet spot of an ONL William White baseball. He also signed “Wayne” at the end of an inscription on the bill of a Marlins cap to: “Tommy, You’re the greatest. Go Marlins.’’ In addition, John signed an 8” x 10” color photo that includes him, Huizenga, Huizenga’s wife and other individuals. John’s signature is a 10. Kevin Keating authenticated the three autographs, which are 9s or 10s.
Minimum Bid $50.
Lot 71. Jim Catfish Hunter (HoF) Gem Mint 10 Autograph on a Mint OAL Budig Baseball. Hunter passed away in 1999, and his autograph is relatively scarce. This is an outstanding example, a 10, from the Tommy John Collection. The ball has an authentication number stamped at the top of the pre-printed area. It is accompanied by an autographed 1995 Jimmy Dean “All Time Greats” card, which comes with a Jimmy Dean Certificate of Authenticity. The signature on the card is nm 7. Kevin Keating authenticated both autographs. The ball and the card are housed in a display. Two autographs of the Hall of Fame A’s and Yankees pitcher accompanied by a letter “From the Desk of Tommy John”!
Winning Bid $225.
Lot 73. Clyde King Signed Autobiography A King’s Legacy. King, who passed away last year, spent more than 60 years in baseball. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Red and managed the San Francisco Giants, Braves and Yankees. For many years, he served as a special advisor to Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Self-published and very scarce, King’s 1999 softcover book is ex. His autograph on the title page is a 10 of 10 at the end of a lengthy inscription to John dated Sept. 12, 1999. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Comes with a “Property of Tommy John” label.
Minimum Bid $75.
Lot 74. Joe Morgan Signed First Edition of Baseball My Way. Mint 9 to gem mint 10 autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating on the front end-page. Ex-m book, vg-ex dust jacket. Comes with a “Property of Tommy John” label.
Winning Bid $30.
Lot 75. Mike Pagliarulo Signed 1990 Padres Game Home Jersey from Tommy John’s Collection. Nm-m 8 autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating on the left side of the uniform above “Padres.” The Rawlings size 44 jersey has a “Set 2 1990” tag inside. Pagliarulo’s major league career as a third baseman spanned 11 seasons with the Yankees, Padres, Twins, Orioles and Rangers. Comes with an authentication letter “From the Desk of Tommy John.”
Winning Bid $152.
Lot 76. 3 Signed Books: HoFer Ron Polk’s “Baseball Playbook,” Bobby Bragan’s Autobiography, Etc. A member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame, Pope is the seventh winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 history. The long-time Mississippi State coach, he has won more games than any other coach in Southeast Conference history. His 1982 self-published trade paperback, which covers every aspect of coaching in 520 pages, is scarce. His signature on the title page is gem mint 10 and personalized to “Clyde.” The book is vg with some pages loose. Bragan (died 2010) played and coached in the majors, creating some especially memorable moments for Pittsburgh Pirates’ fans. Titled “You Can’t Hit the Ball with the Bat on Your Shoulder,” his 1992 book, a stated first printing, is ex-m in an ex dust jacket that has some numbers written at the top. On the flyleaf, Bragan inscribed the book to John, referring to him as “everybody’s favorite left hander.” His signature is a 10. The other book is “Out of Left Field” by Jeffrey Lyons and Douglas B. Lyons, 1998 first edition paperback, ex. Jeffrey Lyons autographed the title page. His signature, a 10, is personalized to John. Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures. The books come with three signed “Property of Tommy John” labels.
Winning Bid $40.
Lot 77. Monty Stratton Autographed George Burke 4” x 6” Photo. His name is familiar because of the 1949 movie “The Monty Stratton Story” starring Jimmy Stewart. An All-Star in 1937, Stratton posted a 36-23 record from 1934-38 with the Chicago White Sox. Following the 1938 season, he accidentally shot his right leg while hunting rabbits on his farm, and the leg had to be amputated. His efforts to return to professional baseball became the focus of the movie. His inability to field bunted balls made his return difficult. In 1946, he finally received a chance with the Sherman Twins of the Class C East Texas League and won 18 games while losing 8. He died in 1982 at the age of 70. The autograph is strong and mint 9 with minor smudging on the last several letters. The signed photo, which has some creases and a small “dimple” with a tiny hole, comes with a letter signed by Tommy John, who also had to overcome some special physical challenges.
Winning Bid $102.
Lot 78. Dave Winfield Autographed Game-Worn Yankees Baseball Cap. The Hall of Fame outfielder and Tommy John played together for New York in 1981 and 1982 and again from 1986 through 1989. Given to John by Winfield, the hat has a large mint 9 to gem mint 10 Winfield autograph on the underside of the bill, which also has the outfielder’s uniform number. The hat shows considerable use, and “NY” is off-white. It comes with a letter from John stating it is from his collection. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $291.
