Lot 126. 1960s New York Giants Riddell RAC-K2 Game Helmet from Tommy John’s Collection. John purchased this helmet at a charity auction in the 1980s. Manufactured from 1965-69, this type of helmet features Riddell’s Aero-Cell Suspension, which consists of webbed suspension plus eight Riddell Aero-Cells placed between the shell and suspension. The outside of the helmet has the logo the Giants employed from 1961-74. The chin strap is present, and the face mask appears to be Riddell’s BD-9 model. The size 7 1/8 helmet shows light use. This is an excellent example of a 1960s NFL helmet. Since its production in the 1960s, helmet design has undergone significant changes. With the current emphasis on head injuries, it will be interesting to see what further changes occur in helmets over the next decade. It comes with a letter saying it is from the Tommy John collection.
Winning Bid $390.
Lot 127. Dan Marino Single-Signed Football. Large bold nm-m 8 autograph that shows very minor bleeding on a white panel of a Wilson NFL Tagliabue football. Marino holds or once held every significant NFL passing record. He is in both the Pro and College Football Halls of Fame. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Comes with a “Property of” label signed by John.
Winning Bid $113.
Lot 128. Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms Autographs on an Official NFL Tagliabue Football. Simms’ career began with the Giants in 1979. From 1981-93, he and Taylor were teammates. Each signed the same panel of the nm-m football. Taylor’s signature is nm 7 to nm-m 8, and Simms’, nm-m 8. Taylor was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1999. Simms was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and quarterbacked the Giants to two Super Bowl victories. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Comes with a “Property of” label signed by John.
Winning Bid $168.
Lot 129. Brian Urlacher Single-Signed Football. Mint 9 autograph on a white panel of a Wilson NFL Tagliabue football that has the Chicago Bears’ logo. In 11 seasons with the Bears, Urlacher has been a Pro Bowl selection eight times and an All-Pro five times. In 2005, the linebacker from the University of New Mexico was the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Comes with a “Property of” label signed by John.
Winning Bid $70.
Lot 209. 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 from 1944 and 1946. Blanchard was known as “Mr. Inside,” while Davis was “Mr. Outside.” Together, they were dubbed the “Touchdown Twins” because 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 is ex. Both signatures are bold, mint 9 to gem mint 10. Davis passed away in 2005, and Blanchard, in 2009. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $218.
Lot 210. Mike Ditka Autograph Collection – 5 Signed B&W Photos and 2 Signed Cards. All of the photos show Ditka with the Chicago Bears, three as a coach and two as a player. Four are 8” x 10”, and one is 7” x 10”. Three autographs are mint 9, and two are nm-m 8. Four photos are mint; one has a small area of paper loss (0.5” x 1”) along an edge and well away from Ditka’s image or autograph. Ditka added “H.O.F. 88” below each signature. He also signed 1968 Topps #162, which shows him with the Philadelphia Eagles, and 1989 Pro Set #53. The signatures on the cards are nm-m. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs. Seven Ditka autographs with excellent potential break-up value.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 212. Football Autographs – Manning, Marino, Montana and Gifford. Impressive collection, with all of the signatures at least nm-m 8 to mint 9. Kevin Keating authenticated them. We’ve listed the player and the item he signed: Peyton Manning (5” x 7” team-issued b&w photo); Dan Marino (5.75” x 8.75” b&w Nike photo); Joe Montana (8” x 10” color photo); and Frank Gifford (7” x 9” ABC Sports photo). Great autographs of two Hall of Fame quarterbacks, a future HoFer and one of the game’s most recognizable players. MB $120.
Winning Bid $121.
Lot 213. 36 Autographed Swell Football Greats Pro HoF Cards - 20 Signed by Deceased Players. Twenty-two cards are from the 1988 set, 11 from 1989 and three from 1990. No duplicate autographs. 1988: Chuck Bednarik, Raymond Berry, Willie Davis (personalized), Mike Ditka, “Bullet Bill” Dudley, Frank Gatski, Joe Greene, Crazylegs Hirsch, Sam Huff, Sonny Jurgensen, Dante “Gluefingers” Lavelli, Bob Lilly, Ollie Matson, George McAfee, Bobby Mitchell, Lenny Moore, “Ace” Parker, Pete Pihos, Andy Robustelli, Joe Schmidt, Charley Trippi and Gene Upshaw. 1989: George Connor, Ray Flaherty, Mel Hein, John Henry Johnson, Jim Langer, Gino Marchetti, Mike McCormack, George Musso, Jim Parker, Ernie Stautner and Arnie Weinmeister. 1990: Morris “Red” Badgro, Bob Griese and Don Huston. The autographs are overwhelmingly nm-m 8 and mint 9. An excellent group with strong potential break-up value. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $180.
Lot 214. Collection of 50+ Business Cards Autographed by Football Players and Coaches. The coaches represent both the NFL and college football. Almost all of the autographs are nm-m 8 or better. A few are on the back of the card. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Here is the complete list: Pete Banaszak, Frank Beamer, Chris Berman (personalized, ESPN anchor), Chris Conlin (Arena Football League coach who played for the Dolphins, Colts and Penn State), Dale Dodrill, Pete Carroll, Dobie Craig, Dennis Erickson, Kirk Ferentz, John Fox, Mike Garrett, Ralph Giacomarro (Atlanta punter), Claude (“Hoot”) Gibson, Freddy Glick, Steve Grogan, Mike Guman, Riley Gunnels, Darrell Hogan, Sam Horner, Marv Hubbard, John Hufnagel, Roy Jefferson, Dick Jauron, Lane Kiffin, Dave Kocourek, Gary Kubiak, Bob Kuechenberg, Ted Kwalick, Tom Mack (HoF), Dick Maegle, Paul Martha, Jack “Cy” McClairen, Pete Metzelaars, Gene Mingo, Les Miles, Mike Mularkey, Gerry “Moon” Mullins, Buzz Nutter, Ed O’Neil (Detroit linebacker), Bobby Petrino, Ed Podolak, Mark Robinson (Chiefs, Bucs, Penn State), Andy Russell, Dick Schafrath, Mickey Slaughter, Mike Smith (Atlanta head coach), Matt Snell, Frank Solich, Jack Spikes and Frank Tripucka.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 215. Autographs of 13 Top Football Coaches: Spurrier, Saban, Bowden, Parseghian, Etc. Authenticated by Kevin Keating, these autographs are overwhelmingly mint 9s and gem mint 10s. Steve Spurrier signed a 5” x 7” color photo showing him with the Florida Gators. The photo has a pin hole in the border at the top; otherwise, it is nm. Jack Lengyel autographed a 4” x 5” b&w photo; his signature is personalized. Lengyel became head coach of the Thundering Herd at Marshall after a plane crash in 1970 killed almost the entire team. The autographs of nine coaches are on 8” x 10” or 8.5” x 11” photos: Bobby Bowden, Tommy Bowden (Clemson), Chip Kelly (Oregon), Eric Mangini (Cleveland), Bo Pelini (Nebraska), Wade Phillips (Dallas), Mike Riley (Oregon State), Nick Saban (LSU) and Charlie Weiss (Notre Dame). Except for Saban’s, the signatures are personalized. Ara Parseghian autographed a 1992 first day cover. A 7” x 9” original AP wire photo showing Parseghian in his rookie season (1964) at Notre Dame accompanies the autograph. Finally, the autograph of Marvin Lewis, the Cincinnati Bengals’ coach, is on an unlined index card.
Winning Bid $75.
Lot 252. Troy Polamalu Autographed Steelers Reebok Authentic NFL Equipment Onfield Jersey. The NFL’s top strong safety signed the “4” on the back of his jersey with a bold autograph that shows slight bleeding. Nm-m 8. The size 48 jersey is mint and unused; the NFL Equipment tag is still attached. Polamalu is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and the 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The jersey has JSA Authentication label F29472, but the certificate is not present. Kevin Keating authenticated the autograph.
Winning Bid $163.
Lot 253. 68 Different Cards Signed by Pittsburgh Steelers – Bradshaw, Butler, Woodley, Timmons, Etc. These autographs generally are nm-m or better on football cards ranging from 1951-2008. We’ve listed the card manufacturer, the number and, in some cases, the player’s last name. In each case, the player’s first name is also signed. Bowman: 1951, #94 Hogan. 1952, #32 Mathews. 1954, #49 Chandnois. 1955, #54 Chandnois. 1999, #A23. 2004, #174 Colclough. Classic: 1993 Four Sport, #163 Brown. 1994 Pro Line, Foster. 1994 Draft ’94, Gildon. 1995, Green. Fleer: 1961, #123. 1981, #66 Russell. Philadelphia: 1964, #149 (personalized). 1965, #148 and 152 (pers.). 1966, #149 Hoak. 1967, #153. Post: 1960, #124. Press Pass: 2007, WOODLEY. 2008, Sweed. Pro Set: 1989, #349 Ilkin. Sage: 2008, #A10 Dixon. Score: 1990, #275. 1999 Inscriptions, #KS-10 Stewart. Upper Deck: 2007, #128 TIMMONS. 2008 Masterpieces, #82 BRADSHAW. Topps: 1956, #39 and 75 (reprint). 1957, #63. 1958, #19, 37, 46, 76 BUTLER, 77, 78 and 104. 1959, #124 and 157. 1960, #96 (pers.), 99 and 100. 1961, #109. 1968, #85 Jefferson and 111 Martha. 1969, #17 RUSSELL. 1970, Jefferson (reprint, pers.). 1971, #30 Hanratty, 102 and 132. 1972, #198 Rowser. 1973, #505. 1974, #397. 1977, #442 Kruczek (rookie). 1978, #124. 1980, #91 Grossman (pers.). 1981, #31 and 297. 1983, #367. 1984, #172. 1985, #359 Malone. 1986, #281, 288 and 290. 1988, #163. 1989, #317. 1990, #180. 1991, #290. And 2008, HR-RB BLEIER.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 254. Steelers Collection: Blount, Mansfield, Greenwood Signatures, Swann Print, Memorabilia. This impressive collection includes five double-page photo spreads from 1975 or 1976 issues of “Sports Illustrated.” Two are autographed, one by Mel Blount, and the other by L C Greenwood. Their signatures are well placed and mint 9. Carnell Lake’s autograph is nm 7 to nm-m 8 on a Steelers’ mini-helmet, and Kevin Henry’s is the same on a Steelers’ license plate. A program for a 1990 “Great Gridiron Grudge Match” has the mint 9 autographs of two Steelers, Ray Mansfield and Blount, and two Cleveland Browns, Greg Pruitt and Dave Logan. Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures. Mike Mellett 16” x 20” b&w limited-edition prints of Lynn Swann and John Stallworth are other highlights of this collection. Both are framed, the Swann print without glass. Four McDonald’s glasses are part of the collection, three (two different) marking the Steelers’ Super Bowl XIV triumph and one from 1990 with portraits of Terry Bradshaw, John Henry Johnson and Bill Dudley as Steelers in the Pro Hall of Fame. Bradshaw and Joe Greene are among the players pictured on the Super Bowl glasses. Ex-m+. Also: Six “74 Steelers” bumper stickers; 22 1972 Sunoco stickers picturing Steelers; 23 photos, all 4” x 6” portraits of 1970s Steelers at training camp, including almost all of the top stars except Bradshaw; and a 1996 “Steeler Creatures & Friends” calendar. Steelers’ players, including Greg Lloyd, are pictured with lizards, snakes and a turtle. Excellent collection with strong break-up potential.
Winning Bid $110.
