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.
