Lot 2. Mickey Mantle Signed Bat Authenticated by Kevin Keating and JSA. Large mint 9 autograph on the barrel of 35” Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger K55 bat that has “MM5” impressed in the knob. The bat is nm to nm-m. The autograph comes with a full JSA Letter of Authenticity, No. X75822.
Winning Bid $1,183.
Lot 3. Scarce, Classic Photo Autographed by Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. When Maris set a record for home runs in a season in 1961 with 61, Mantle contributed 54 homers and a league-leading 126 RBI as the Yankees captured baseball’s world championship. Both stars signed the 8” x 10” color spring training photo in sharpie. Both signatures are large and bold with tiny spots of incomplete ink coverage. This condition is more pronounced on Maris’ autograph than Mantle’s. Nm7. The photo is mounted on a 9” x 12” plaque that has the players’ names at the bottom. Authenticated by both Kevin Keating and JSA Authentication. The JSA Auction Letter of Authenticity may be exchanged for a full LoA at a discount.
Winning Bid $783.
Lot 4. Mickey Mantle Gem Mint 10 Autograph on a Mint OAL Bobby Brown Ball from Upper Deck. Mantle signed the sweet spot. The ball has Upper Deck hologram AUB30583 on it and comes with Certificate of Authenticity AUB30589. Our best guess is that more than a decade ago, a collector bought several Mantle-signed balls from Upper Deck and, over time, got the CoAs mixed up. By email, we have had Upper Deck verify AUB30583 as a Mantle-signed ball that received its authentication. A copy of the email is included. In addition, Kevin Keating has authenticated the autograph.
Winning Bid $324.
Lot 5. Upper Deck Mickey Mantle Signed Portrait by “Time” and “SI” Photographer Neil Leifer. Mantle’s sharpie signature below the 16” x 20” color portrait is gem mint 10. It comes with Upper Deck Certificate of Authenticity AAF20369 and has been authenticated by Kevin Keating as well. Leifer also signed below the photo. Among sports photographers, it’s difficult to identify anyone more highly regarded than Leifer. More than 200 “Sports Illustrated,” “Time” and “People” covers have displayed his artistry. He is perhaps known best for this photo of Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston after their second title fight. His works are increasingly finding their way into high-end collections. The photo is double-matted and framed to 20.5” x 26.5”, and mint.
Winning Bid $533.
Lot 7. Joe DiMaggio Signed Photo Taken as He Set the A.L. Consecutive-Game Hitting Record. Playing at Washington on June 29, 1941, DiMaggio collected a hit in his 42nd consecutive game to break the American League record of 41 established by George Sisler in 1922. The single came against Red Anderson. DiMaggio’s steak continued for 15 more games. His record of hits in 56 straight games remains unequaled. Pete Rose reached 44 in 1978. In the 19th century, Willie Keeler had hits in 45 consecutive games, and Bill Dahlen in 42. Measuring 14” x 20”, this black & white print, No. 5 of only 42 issued, is double-matted and framed to 20” x 24”. It is mint. Kevin Keating authenticated the autograph, which is bold and gem mint 10. A plate below the photo credits DiMaggio with breaking Sisler’s “Modern Day” record, with the date given as June 30. Tremendous DiMaggio photo with an unimprovable autograph!
Winning Bid $198.
Lot 8. Joe DiMaggio Autographed 14” x 19” Photo from a 1939 Negative. The mint modern print, numbered 21 of 250, shows DiMaggio reading a certificate in which “The Sporting News” cites him as the “perfect player” who batted .381 and served as “a big factor in enabling the Yanks to win their fourth consecutive American League pennant.” They also won their fourth straight world championship. Kevin Keating authenticated the autograph, which are large and mint 9. The photo is matted and framed to 17.25” x 22.25”.
Winning Bid $110.
Lot 10. Roger Maris Boldly Autographed 1963 Topps Card #120. Paper loss in the upper right corner of the card does not affect Maris’ image or the autograph, which is beautifully executed and displays as mint 9 against his portrait. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $198.
Lot 13. New York Yankees Old Timers Day Baseball Signed by Mantle, Ford and 14 Others. Mickey Mantle and Ewell Blackwell share the sweet spot of this mint OAL Bobby Brown baseball. Occupying the north panel are John Sain, Whitey Ford, Bill Martin, Gil McDougald and Don Bollweg. Bill Miller, Allie Reynolds, Ed Lopat, Bob Kuzava and Yogi Berra are on the south panel. The other panels hold the signatures of Gene Woodling, Hank Bauer, Johnny Mize and Phil Rizzuto. The autographs are strong, nm-m 8 and better, and averaging mint 9. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $198.
Lot 14. 1980 NY Yankees Team Ball with 24 Autographs – Jackson, Gossage, Perry, Berra, Etc. This unofficial ball is something of a mystery because of the autographs of Billy Martin and Tony Kubek. Otherwise, it is nicely signed by players, broadcasters and staff associated with the 1980 Yankees. Kubek occupies one sweet spot on the ball with Phil Rizzuto. The Scooter was a Yankees broadcaster, and Kubek likely signed as an interested broadcaster as well. Martin is on the other sweet spot with one of the strongest Reggie Jackson signatures we’ve seen. He was fired (again) at the conclusion of the 1979 season. Elsewhere, the ball is signed by player and coaches Yogi Berra, Aurelio Rodriguez, Ron Davis, Tom Underwood, Jim Spencer, Lou Piniella, Rich Gossage, Mike Griffin, Gaylord Perry, Rick Cerone, Luis Tiant, Rudy May, Ron Guidry, Ruppert Jones, Eric Soderholm and Tommy John. The ball is signed also by Dom Scala, the Yankees’ bullpen catcher, and Bill White, another broadcaster. The ball is lightly shellacked and is moderately and somewhat unevenly toned. The autographs are generally nm-m 8 or better. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $138.
Lot 15. Mantle and DiMaggio Signed Reproduction Cards and 4 More Yankees Autographs. Charlie Keller (mint 9 autograph), Tom Henrich (mint 9) and Joe DiMaggio (ex-m 6) autographed 1941 Play Ball reproduction cards. Mickey Mantle’s signature is mint 9 on a 1957 Topps reproduction. Bobby Richardson (nm 7 to nm-m 8) and Tony Kubek (nm 7) autographs are on 1961 Renata Galasso Yankees Color cards. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $163.
Lot 109. 1988 “Cincinnati Classic” Poster by Milt Neil Signed by Ali, Mantle, DiMaggio, 24 More! Known as “the Duck Man,” Neil worked for Walt Disney from 1935-44. He was involved in animation projects throughout his life. This 23” x 29” poster, #81 of 126 and signed by Neil, contains 27 of his illustrations. The poster has some light creases and a ½” tear along the right edge. The mint 9 and gem mint 10 autographs are by Muhammad Ali, Joe DiMaggio, Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, Jim Catfish Hunter, Leo Durocher, Harmon Killebrew, Willie Stargell, Bob Feller, Enos Slaughter, Carl Yastrzemski, Pete Rose, Luke Appling, Ernie Banks, Jocko Conlan, Johnny Mize, Bob Doerr, Juan Marichal, Billy Williams, Rick Ferrell, Ray Dandridge, Gaylord Perry, Brooks Robinson and Tony Perez. A fantastic group on a great display piece! Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $932.
Lot 110. “500 Home Run Hitters” Print Signed by 11 – Williams, Etc. – with Career HR Totals. Approximately 20” x 36”, the poster print from Ron Lewis’ artwork presents the mint 9 and gem mint 10 autographs of Ted Williams (died 2002), Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew (d. 2011), Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle (d. 1995), Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews (d. 2001) and Willie McCovey. Each Hall of Fame member added his career home run total next to his signature. The poster is “Courtesy of Pete Rose Hit King Marketing, Inc.” Matted and framed to 25.25” x 42.25”, the poster has some light creases in the corners and along the edges; they are visible only with close examination. Kevin Keating and JSA Authentication both authenticated the signatures. The JSA Auction Letter of Authenticity may be exchanged for a full LoA at a discount.
Winning Bid $1,026.
Lot 111. Ron Lewis “The 3000 Hit Club” Poster Signed by 11 Hall of Fame Members and Pete Rose. Eight of the signers added career hit totals to this 1995 poster print, approximately 18” x 36” and double-matted to approximately 23” x 40”. The autographs are nm-m 8 and better: Hank Aaron, Lou Brock (with hit total “3023”), Robin Yount (“3142”), Stan Musial (“3630”), Willie Mays, George Brett (“3154”), Dave Winfield, Pete Rose (“4256”), Al Kaline (“3007”), Rod Carew (“3053”), Carl Yastrzemski (“3149”) and Eddie Murray. Lewis also signed the print. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $636.
