Lot 356. Nov. 12, 1945 “Time” Magazine Signed by Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard. Arguably college football’s best ever backfield duo, Blanchard and Davis were largely responsible for Army’s record of 27-0-1 between 1944 and 1946. Blanchard was known as “Mr. Inside,” while Davis was “Mr. Outside.” They were known as the “Touchdown Twins” because together, they scored 97 touchdowns, a college record that stood until 2007. Blanchard was the 1945 Heisman Trophy winner, and Davis, the 1946 winner. After graduating from West Point, both, of course, served in the military. Afterwards, Blanchard continued his military career as a pilot, achieving the rank of colonel. Davis played for one season with the Los Angeles Rams before a knee injury ended his career. Both men are in the College Football Hall of Fame. The magazine, which has a mailing label, is vg-ex. Both sharpie signatures are bold mint 9s to gem mint 10s. Davis passed away in 2005, and Blanchard, in 2009. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $134.
Lot 358. Joe Namath Signed “Sports Illustrated” Showing Him in “The Last Rebel” Movie. Huge, bold gem mint 10 autograph authenticated by Kevin Keating on the cover of the Aug. 17, 1970 issue. After the 1969 football season, the Hall of Fame New York Jets quarterback devoted some time to his acting career. In “The Last Rebel,” set in Missouri in 1865 at the end of the Civil War, Namath plays a Confederate soldier. Ex-m magazine. Namath was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 359. George Blanda (HoF) Autographed July 19, 1971 “Sports Illustrated.” Blanda was inducted into the Pro Hall o Fame in 1981 as a quarterback and placekicker following a 26-seaon pro career that took him to Chicago (Bears), Baltimore, Houston and Oakland. No one ever played longer in the NFL. Only he and two other players appeared in games in four different decades. At his retirement, he had kicked more extra points than anyone else. Blanda started his pro career with the Bears in 1949, but he achieved his greatest success in the AFL in the 1960s. He quarterbacked the Houston Oilers to three NFL championships, was a four-time All-Star and was named the league’s MVP in 1963, when he led the AFL in passing. In 1970, he was the NFL’s Player of the Year. In 1999, “The Sporting News” ranked him as one of the top 100 football players of all-time. Blanda passed away last year. His signature is a bold 10 that contrasts sharply with white of his jersey shown on the cover of the “SI” issue, which is ex with a label. Kevin Keating authenticated the autograph.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 407. Ace Parker Autograph on an OAL Bobby Brown Baseball. Known primarily as a Pro Hall of Fame quarterback for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Yanks and New York Yankees, Parker also played baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1937 and 1938. On the diamond, he was a light-hitting utility player who slugged a home run in his first at bat. On the gridiron, he successfully ran, threw and caught passes, punted, kicked, returned punts and kickoffs, and played defense. Before pro sports, Parker was an All-American tailback at Duke. He is in the College Football Hall of Fame. His autograph, as Clarence “Ace” Parker, is a 10 of 10 on the sweet spot. He added “Phil. A’s 1937-38” and “FB HOF 1972.” The baseball is mint. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $68.
