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.
