Lot 223. 43 Football Cards Autographed by Pittsburgh Steelers. The signatures are on Topps, Pro Line, Fleer, Upper Deck, Pro Set and Score cards. With three exceptions (*), the signatures are on cards with the player’s image. Authenticated by Kevin Keating, the signatures are by: Walter Abercrombie, Theo Bell, Bubby Brister, Chad Brown, Mark Bruener, Robin Cole, Craig Colquitt, Adrian Cooper, Benny Cunningham, Kenny Davidson, Gary Dunn, Thomas Everett, Steve Furness (died 2000), Roy Gerela*, Jeff Graham, Eric Green, Bryan Hinkle, Merril Hoge, Tunch Ilkin, John Jackson, Charlie Johnson, George Jones, Levon Kirkland, Carnell Lake, Louis Lipps, Greg Lloyd, Mark Malone, Mike Merriweather, Ernie Mills, Mike Mularkey, Gerry “Moon” Mullins*, Harry Newsome, Hardy Nickerson, Jerry Olsavsky, Frank Pollard, Mark Royals, Dwight Stone, Dan Stryzinski, Gerald Williams, Warren Williams, Keith Willis and Dwayne Woodruff. Generally, the autographs are nm-m 8 or better. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $35.
Lot 224. Jack Ham Autographed Jersey. In gold, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Hall of Fame linebacker signed the “9” on the back of a Majestic Tackle-Tuff size large jersey. The signature is nm-m 8. At the end of the 20th century, “The Sporting News” cited Ham as the 47th best football player of all time. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $35.
Lot 225. Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey Signed by Bill Cowher, Bam Morris and Charles Johnson. The signatures are on the numbers on the back of a Rod Woodson jersey by LogoAthletic. Cowher left coaching for broadcasting after the 2006 season. Morris was a running back for the Steelers in 1994 and 1995, and Johnson was a wide receiver from 1994-98. The jersey is signed also by Cole Ford, who was drafted by the Steelers in 1995 as a placekicker. He failed to make the team and subsequently played for the Oakland Raiders. The signatures, authenticated by Kevin Keating, are nm 7 to nm-m 8.
Minimum Bid $25.
Lot 226. Greg Lloyd Autographed Jersey. In 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lloyd was selected as a linebacker for five Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams. He was the UPI AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1994. His signature is nm-m 8 on the “9” on the front of the Starter size 52 jersey. His name is not shown on the back of the black & white jersey. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $30.
Lot 227. Dan Rooney Autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Cap. In 2000, Rooney joined his father, Art, in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. From 1975-2002, he served as president of the Steelers. He led the effort to have the NFL implement a rule, now known as the “Rooney Rule,” that teams must interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching and general manager vacancies. From 1909-12, he served as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. He continues to serve as chairman of the Steelers. His signature is nm-m 8 on the bill of the Steelers cap from Reebok. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
