Lot 243. Cincinnati Redlegs 1961 Oversized National League Champs Pennant. This red-on-white pennant with a color team photo measures 17” x 35”. Clean and ex with rounding at the tip. The 8” x 10.5 photo shows vertical wrinkles and a few small creases.
Winning Bid $105.
Lot 244. Scrapbook Covering Pete Rose’s 1985 Chase for the Major League Hit Record. Rose officially tied Ty Cobb’s career record of 4,191 hits on Sept. 8, 1985 and broke it on Sept. 11. He concluded his career with 4,256 hits. The scrapbook contains 72 pages of news clippings and other memorabilia focusing on Rose. Twenty-five ticket stubs are in the scrapbook, although none for either Sept. 8 or 11. The stub is present for Sept. 10, when Rose went 0 for 4.
Winning Bid $92.
Lot 264. Burris Jenkins Original, Large 1941 Cartoon with Sam Snead, Max Baer – and Whirlaway! Recognized for his sports and editorial cartoons, Jenkins was one of the nation’s top cartoonists during his long career with the New York “Journal-American,” which began in the 1930s. Calling this work of art a “cartoon,” however, seems to do it a disservice; “illustration” seems more appropriate. Titled “Move Over Boys,” the 16.25” x 19.25” pencil drawing depicts Whirlaway, the 1941 Triple Crown winner, about to join five human athletes in a bed. The five are Sam Snead, Max Baer, Bobo Newsome, a representative of the Columbia University rowing team and 1941 U.S. Open tennis winner Frank Kovacs. In the background are Bill Corum, widely recognized sports broadcaster and columnist, and Eddie Arcaro, who rode Whirlaway to victory in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont. Burris signed the illustration, which is matted and framed to 21.5” x 24”. Ex-m.
Winning Bid $198.
Lot 265. Original Signed Painting for “Reader’s Digest” by “Sports Illustrated” Artist Frank Mullins. A magazine and book illustrator and reporter-artist who combined bold colors with an impressionist style, Mullins (1924-helped to shape the image and style of “Sports Illustrated in the mid to late-1960s with his color illustrations. Beyond sports, he covered and created illustrations for oceanography and fiction. A member of the Society of Illustrators, he also contributed artwork to the “Saturday Evening Post,” “Redbook” and the American Heritage series, “The Book of Knowledge.” Mullin created this undated gouache on paper illustration, titled “Baseball’s Most Punishing Job,” for “Reader’s Digest.” Measuring approximately 14” x 17.5”, it is signed by Mullins. Nm. It is matted and framed to 17.25” x 21”. Originals by Mullins are rarely offered.
Winning Bid $163.
Lot 275. 3 Pairs of John’s Game-Used Shoes, One a Signed First-of-a-King Pair, and a Signed Poster. In 1978, his final season with the Dodgers, Tommy John suffered an Achilles tendon injury. As he recovered from the injury, his doctors suggested that he wear cowboy boots to relieve pressure on his heel. The boots helped. As he thought about the upcoming season, John recognized that the baseball spikes available then were flat. It occurred to him that a raised heel in his baseball shoes would be beneficial. Soon he called upon his cousin Donald, an expert cobbler, to modify a pair of shoes for him. Donald placed a wedge in a pair of shoes to raise the heel. The fix worked, preventing pain in John’s heel as he opened his first season as a Yankee in 1979. Subsequently, John became as spokesman for PONY, and he had the shoe manufacturer produce shoes for him with raised heels. Offered here are the black shoes modified by John’s cousin. “Those shoes were heavy,” John recalls. “PONY came up with lighter technology.” The 288-game winner, the seventh winningest pitcher among lefties, signed the toes of both shoes modified by his cousin. The signatures are nm-m 8. They are accompanied by a pair each of game-used shoes from John’s years with the Dodgers and the Angels. Also, three signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels. Also included is 23” x 34” PONY poster that shows John pitching for the Yankees. He has signed a black area of the poster in silver sharpie. The signature is large, bold and mint 9. Autographs authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 276. Tommy John’s 2002 ALS Association Lou Gehrig Sports Award. In 1981, John was selected as the recipient of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who best exhibits the character and integrity of Gehrig on and off the field. John considers receiving the award, which remains part of his collection, to be one of his most important achievements. After the death of Catfish Hunter from ALS, John made the disease the focus of his philanthropic work. In 2002, the ALS Association honored him for his support of ALS research, his athletic achievements and his community service. Offered here is the engraved glass award presented to John on Oct. 22. Made in Japan for Tiffany & Co., it is 7.75” tall, 4.5” across and up to 2” deep at the base. David Cone was honored at the benefit program, and sports journalist Dick Schaap was honored posthumously. The program for the benefit is included, along with the 2003 program and a baseball cap from the ALS Association. The award is nm-m. It will be accompanied by a signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” label.
Winning Bid $100.
Lot 277. John Signed California Angels Cap, Shoes, Pants, Etc – 250+ Items! PLEASE NOTE: THE DESCRIPTION THAT FOLLOWS IS CORRECT. THE ACCOMPANYING PHOTO IS NOT. THIS LOT DOES NOT CONTAIN A TOMMY JOHN SIGNED JACKET. THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ARE INCLUDED: John pitched for Gene Autry and the California Angels from 1982 until June 1985. The key elements of this collection are: 1. An Angels’ cap by New Era, possibly game-used; nm-m 8 to mint 9 signature on the bill. 2. Angels’ game-worn M. Goodman & Sons pants with John’s #25 tag in the waist. 3. Angles’ game pants with No. 76 in the waist and John’s mint 9 autograph on the front. 4. Pair of game-used red shoes; John placed an nm-m 8 to mint 9 autograph on each. 5. OAL MacPhail baseball signed on the sweet spot by John. Nm cream-colored ball, nm-m 8 autograph. 6-14. Nine items autographed by John, including two different postcards, four 8” x 10” photos (three different), 1982 and 1983 8.5” x 11” team photos and a booklet from his Golf Classic. Mint 9 and gem mint 10 signatures. Also: 15-16. Two pairs of Angels’ stirrups. 17-20. Four pairs of baseball spikes, two pairs unused. 21. 1970s full-sized pennant, vg-ex. 22-196. About 175 unsigned b&w postcards with John’s image. 197-202. Seven unsigned color postcards picturing John. 203-257. One 1982, 40 1983 and 14 1984 unsigned 8.5” x 11” team photos. 258-261. Four undershirts, two with his number, name or both in the neck 262. An unsigned 8” x 10” photo of John. 263-265. Three large towels, two different, with the Angels’ logo.
Winning Bid $240.
Lot 283. Tommy John Collection of 9 Watches and a Universal Clock. John accumulated these timepieces over the years primarily while attending sports events or participating in interviews. The clock, which is 6” tall and 5” across, was given to John for supporting the Cresskill-Alpine Baseball Program. A brass plate expresses appreciation to the 288-game winner. The clock is not working, and we are uncertain whether it can be repaired. Here is a list of the 9 watches: 1. Henry Kay quartz watch by Benrus. Mint in the box, which John signed. The autograph has an nm 7 appearance on a black background. 2. Used Nicole Miller watch with a baseball and crossed bats on the face. 3-4. Two TV Asahi watches, mint in the box. 5. Lafayette Watch Co. timepiece with the National League logo on the face. Nm. 6. Jack Daniels Old No. 7 watch. Mint. 7. Woman’s watch from Image Watches, mint in the box. 8. Cheval quartz watch with a spider and web on the face. Mint. 9. Pierre Michel watch with two separate clocks. Mint. Six watches have leather bands; the others are plastic. None of the watches works. We assume that new batteries will correct this condition, but we don’t guarantee that it will. The watches come with two signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 284. Tommy John All-Star Game Collection – 1979 A.L. Team-Signed Ball, John Suitcase, Etc. Highlights of this group are a suitcase given to John as a member of the 1979 American League All-Star squad and an Official All-Star baseball signed by 23 member of the A.L. team. The 21” x 13” x 7” cloth suitcase has on one side the logo for the 50th All-Star Game, which was played at the Kingdome in Seattle. Vg+ to ex with zippers that don’t work well. The baseball, off-white and nm, is signed by manager Bob Lemon on the sweet spot; Cecil Cooper, Ron Guidry, Mark Clear, Jeff Newman, Bob Stanley and Nolan Ryan on the north panel; Tommy John, Brian Downing, Jim Rice, Sid Monge and Rick Burleson on the south; Roy Hartsfield, Darrell Johnson, Chet Lemon and Bruce Bochte on the east; and Roy Smalley, Ken Singleton, Don Lemanczyk, Rod Carew, Don Baylor and Steve Kemp on the west. Don Stanhouse signed atop the printed label. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs. Other items include a ticket for the 1978 game in San Diego (ex), and stubs for 1992 (San Diego, 3, vg-ex) and 1998 (Colorado, 2, vg and vg-ex); caps from the 1998, 1999 and 2002 games; seat cushions (2) from the 2002 game in Milwaukee; at least 75 paper coasters from the 1979 game in Seattle; six baggage tags from three different games; a plastic baseball cap bank from 1998 in Denver; plastic hotel “keys” from 1998 (2) and 2003 (Chicago); a 2000 (Atlanta) FanFest pin; a 9” pennant from 2005 (Detroit, nm-m); and tickets or stubs for six All-Star related events, such as All-Star Sunday, Work-Out Day, etc. Also, John’s rolling backpack from the 2000 All-Star Game. These bags are given to players and celebrity attendees. All this comes with three signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels. The 1979 team ball alone, with Nolan Ryan and other stars, is well worth our starting bid.
Winning Bid $172.
Lot 285. 3 Oversized Pinbacks from the LA Dodgers’ 1974 and 1977 N.L. Championships. All three pins are 6” in diameter. Two pins from 1974 each say “1974 Champions” and have the Dodgers’ logo. One has a team photo above facsimile autographs, while the other is filled with facsimile signatures. The first has a minor indentation at the top and is autographed by Tommy John. Otherwise, both are ex-m to nm. The third pin promotes the 1977 World Series between the Dodgers and the Yankees. Nm.
Minimum Bid $75.
Lot 286. 1984 “Great Moments in Los Angeles Dodgers History” Limited-Edition Set of 16 Prints. Issued by Union Oil of California in conjunction with the Dodgers, these 12.5” x 14.5” prints (8.25” x 10.25” image area) feature artwork depicting such achievements as the 1959, 1963, 1965 and 1981 World Championships, Don Drysdale’s 58 2/3 scoreless innings streak, Fernando Valenzuela’s 1981 Cy Young season, Manny Mota’s record 145th pinch hit, Maury Wills’ 104th stolen base and the Coliseum tribute to Roy Campanella. The artwork is by four Southern California artists, Merv Corning, Rick Farrell, James Zar and Paul Kratter. This set of prints is numbered 66 of 400. Tommy John signed his image on the “1977 National League Championship Series” print. Kevin Keating authenticated the signature. All of the prints have, along one edge, stains and wrinkles that could easily be matted out. These imperfections extend in no more than one-fourth inch from the edge. Dodgers press releases describing the series are included.
Winning Bid $55.
