Lot 475. Frantz 1923 The Great American Game Tin Litho Baseball Game. Frantz made the original version of this game. Three editions followed, two by Hustler Toy and one by Schylling. The spinner for the game works, and all 18 wood pegs are present. The board, which features excellent graphics, shows one minor indentation. Very nice example. A letter signed by Mrs. Sugar is included; it verifies that this item is from Bert Sugar’s collection.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 476. 1924 “The Knack of Batting,” a Louisville Slugger Pamphlet by J. B. Sheridan. This 40-page 3 5/8” x 6” publication provides batting tips and promotes Hillerich & Bradsby bats. Major stars are pictured, including George Sisler, George Kelly, Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, Edd Roush, Eddie Collins and Ty Cobb. Vg. A letter signed by Mrs. Sugar is included; it verifies that this item is from Bert Sugar’s collection.
Winning Bid $40.
Lot 479. 1973 Baseball Hall of Fame Picture Pack. These 5” x 6.75” photos, accompanied by the original envelope, average nm. The players include Wagner, Cobb, Jackie Robinson, Ruth, Ted Williams, etc. The pack has a small scuff that affects two names and otherwise is vg. A letter signed by Mrs. Sugar is included; it verifies that this lot is from Bert Sugar’s collection.
Winning Bid $27.
Lot 530. Tommy John Los Angeles Dodgers Memorabilia. John was part of the Dodgers organization from 1972-78. As a Dodger, he successfully underwent what has become known as “Tommy John surgery.” He also posted 87 of his 288 career victories there, including his first 20-win season, and finished second to Steve Carlton in the 1977 Cy Young voting. This group contains a number of items associated with the Dodgers: 1. Dodgers baseball commemorating the 30th anniversary of Dodger Stadium and autographed by John. Nm 7 autograph and nm-m baseball. 2. Dodgers license plate autographed by John, Manny Mota, Clem Labine and Ron Cey. Nm-m plate and autographs averaging nm-m 8. 3. Dodgers 1.75” red, white and blue pin with a ribbon and bat and ball attached. Nm-m pin. 4. “1974 Champions” 6” Dodgers pin with the team logo and facsimile autographs of team members. These Dodgers won the N.L. pennant. Vg. 5. LA Amtrak watch key chain with a baseball floating in liquid. (May work if battery is replaced). 6. Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary commemorative baseball, nm-m. 7. Sixteen programs and seven hand-made scorecards scored for games that John pitched. 8. A scorebook with 19 games at least partially scored for games that John pitched in 1976. Some of the scorer’s clarifying comments are interesting. 9. “The Los Angeles Dodgers: The First Twenty Years,” 1977 hardback by Frank Finch, flyleaf inscribed, ex book, vg+ dust jacket. 11. Hand-held fan 8.75” x 8.25” from Casablanca Ceiling Fans with a photo of Duke Snider. The fan salutes Snider at the retirement of his uniform number on July 6, 1980. G. 12. Five 1977 Dodgers “Autographed Collectors Plaques,” each 3” x 4” with facsimile autographs. Three are mint in their original packages. 13. Don Drysdale 1984 Hall of Fame Induction Z Cachet, ex-m. 14. Eight Dodgers team-issued postcards including John (pin holes) and Garvey and Cey (average ex). 15. A signed John name tag from a golf event. 16. A bag tag for Tom Lasorda’s 1985 Golf Classic with John’s name on it. 17. A 10.5” x 11.5” cloth with stitching saying “Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy John.” 18. A “Go Dodgers” watch, unused, battery powered, not working. 19. Fifty “LA Dodgers” baseball stickers, each on a 3” x 3.25” section of paper. 20. A Dodgers Louisville Slugger bat mechanical pencil, ex+. 21. A 1991 Dodgers “Team Photo and Commemorative Stamp Collection.” 22. A pair of unused Dodgers small red and white batting gloves. 23. A 5” x 7” photo of John. 24. 1977 Dodgers’ “Game Information” pages with data on John. 25. A Ron Cey 45 rpm record and picture sleeve – “One Game at a Time” on one side and “Third Base Bag” on the other. Ex+ record, g-vg sleeve. 26. A 1975 Terre Haute magazine with an article speculating that John might return from “Tommy John surgery” before the end of the season. He didn’t. 27. A quote from Roy Campanella double-matted and framed to 7” x 9.25”: “You gotta be a man to play baseball for a living but you gotta have a lot of little boy in you, too.” 28. A “Greats of the Game” 1999 Fleer card signed by John. Nm-m 8 signature. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs.
Winning Bid $68.
Lot 531. 7 Scarves or Handkerchiefs from Tommy John’s First 4 Teams. In 26 seasons John pitched for six teams. He began his career with the Cleveland Indians, represented here by a 19.5” x 20.5” cotton scarf from the 1995 season. The item has “Indians” in the center surrounded by a diamond with Chief Wahoo at each of the bases. “Cleveland” is in each of the corners of the scarf. The symbol of John’s next stop, the Chicago White Sox, is a silk-like acetate 26.5” x 26.5” red, black and white scarf. “Chicago White Sox” is in the center, with the team’s 1971-75 batter and sock logo in the corners. Another silk-like scarf, 26” x 26”, presents the Los Angeles Dodgers’ logo in blue and red on a white field. The border is outlined in Dodger blue. Another Dodger scarf or large handkerchief, 21” x 22” and apparently made of cotton, commemorates the 1977 World Series between the Dodgers and New York Yankees. It is red and blue on white. John played for the New York Yankees 1979-82 and returned for 1986-89. A 1988 “Strikeout Hanky” featuring Bill Gallo illustrations is 15.25” x 16.5”. There are three copies of these orange and blue on white cotton hankies. These items are wrinkled, but otherwise nm to nm-m. Comes with a signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” label.
Winning Bid $35.
Lot 532. Tommy John Memorabilia - Autographs, Yankee Items, Gallo Illustrations, Etc. If you’re looking for a display item, you might like Stan Kotzen’s 8” x 10” artist proof, one of 50, of “Yankee Retired Numbers – a Grouping.” Matted to 11” x 14”, it includes Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Munson, Maris, Stengel, Elston Howard, Reggie Jackson, Martin, Rizzuto, Ford, Berra and Dickey. Kotzen signed the proof. Several items autographed by John are offered: 2. Nicely signed 16” x 20” photo of him pitching for the Yankees. Nm-m 8 autograph, scratches on the photo. 3. John signed Arizona Fall League official ball, mint 9 sweet spot autograph, ex-m ball possibly game-used. 4. Baseball visor signed by Tommy John, nm 7 signature. 5. Hallmark BBQ utensil set with a “baseball bat” spatula and fork and baseball salt and pepper shakers. John signed the box, nm-m 8 autograph. Here is a list of other items: 6. Tommy John bobbing head doll. 7. 15.25” x 15.5” plaque with the logos of major league teams. 8. Reproduction copy of a New York “Daily News” 1988 front page with a Bill Gallo illustration of Thurman Munson. 9-10. Two Giants Old Fashioned glasses. 11-16. Six sets of Yankees-produced game summaries and preview information for 1986 or 1987. 17-18. Two scorecards scored for games that John pitched. 19-21. Programs or other information for three Tommy John events. 22. Generic ash tray. 23. Yankees vs. Mets 2000 Subway Series baseball cap. 24. Pitch counter. 25. Money clip. 26-55. Thirty copies of a Bill Gallo illustration from the cover of the New York “Daily News” marking John’s retirement from baseball. 56-57. Two sets of 18 New York “Daily News” pages with Bill Gallo 6” x 9” illustrations honoring the 1992 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners, including Cal Ripken Jr., Greg Maddux, Kirby Puckett, Barry Bonds and Ozzie Smith. 58. B&W 8” x 10” team photo of the 1978 World Champion Yankees. 59. 1973 San Diego Padres 11” x 14” team photo. 60-109. Fifty Yankees team-issued photos with facsimile autographs including Munson, Hunter, Gossage, Berra (3), Martin (2) and Jackson (3). 110-111. Gold plaque HoF postcards of Cy Young and Walter Johnson. 112. Action Baseball game by Pressman Toy Corp., ex-m board, no pieces, g-vg box. It’s the same board Pressman added Carl Yastrzemski information to in creating the Yaz baseball game. 113-118. Five Knott’s Berry Farm baseballs with Reggie Jackson facsimile autographs. 119. Tony the Tiger 1991 baseball. 120. Baltimore Orioles 1983 World Series commemorative baseball. 121. Baseball with a Ted Williams facsimile autograph on the sweet spot, an illustration and a biographical sketch. 122-225+. 4.25” stack of news clippings, primarily from the 1980s and 1990, but some from the 1970s as well. At least 100 clippings.
Winning Bid $50.
Lot 533. Box Lot of Memorabilia from Tommy John’s Baseball Career Including Autographs. Except for Roger Clemens, John has more major league victories than any other eligible pitcher who is not in the Hall of Fame. His 288 wins place him 26th on the all-time list. Among left-handers, only Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Eddie Plank, Tom Glavine, Randy Johnson and Lefty Grove won more games. A broad range of items, including autographs, make up this collection. One autograph is on a 1988 letter to John from Dallas (Green) upon his arrival as the New York Yankees’ new manager. A 1988 letter from Yankees GM Bob Quinn transmits John’s bonus to him, and a 1989 Quinn letter releases John. Both are signed “Bob.” One John autograph is on a letter thanking an organization for nominating him for an award. His autograph on the sweet spot of an Official Gulf Coast League ball is nm-m 8. The ball was used for practice and has a line of black tape around it. Sixty-eight pages of news clippings on photo album pages cover John in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 1978 pennant-winning season. John won 17 games in the regular season and one more in the World Series. His autographs are on four items, an 8” x 11” new clipping that shows him pitching, a scorecard for the second game of the 1978 playoff with Philadelphia (John pitched), a color 8” x 10” Dodgers team photo and an 8” x 10” b&w photo of John with a young fan. Two copies of a 1991 tabloid focusing on John’s high school, Gerstmeyer, have John on the front page, and an article is inside. A Christmas card with the high school on the front is also enclosed. Three copies of the Aug. 18, 1990 “Daily News” of New York report that John has received the newspaper’s “Front Page Award” for “his community service and volunteer work on behalf of the March of Dimes.” John is depicted in a Bill Gallo illustration. John is also on the cover of the Sept. 11, 1983 “New York Times Magazine.” Two Notices to Player of Release or Transfer are among the items. One dated Dec. 2, 1971 trades John from Chicago to Los Angeles, and another dated July 26, 1985 sends him to the Oakland A’s. Original scorecards for five games that John pitched for the Yankees and copies of scorecards for approximately 35 others are part of the collection. There are 12 programs for various award dinners and other events, including B.A.T. (Baseball Assistance Team) dinners, March of Dimes Sports Awards, the 1991 Gold Glove Awards, a New York Sports Museum event and the Field of Dreams Gala. Over the years, John supported numerous charitable causes. A Certificate of Appreciation from the American Heart Association is included. So are five copies of the program for John’s Ninth Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, which raised funds for cancer research. John signed a 16” mini bat labeled “Tommy John Lead Off Dinner 1999.” Some equipment is offered as part of this collection: Wilson size 36 gray pants with a 1983 team tag that has another player’s name; a pair of shoes John wore with the California Angels; an undershirt that he wore while pitching for the Angels; six pairs of socks and six pairs of stirrups. After the conclusion of his major league career, John coached in the minors. Collectibles from this period are two 2002 mugs from the Harrisburg Senators; a cap, a signed folder and a signed 8” x 10” photo from the Edmonton Trappers; and a signed photo and an autographed seat cushion from the Bridgeport Bluefish. There also is a Charlotte Knights signed cushion. Other collectibles include: Photocopies of three John contracts; a copy of an arbitration decision involving John; snapshot photos of Cal Ripken Jr. and Ton LaRussa; a “Shoe” comic strip (clipped from a newspaper) mentioning John; a 1955 program for the Terre Haute Huts of the Triple I League; two Bergen Cliff Hawks 18” mini bats; a copy of the Major League Baseball Players Welfare Plan for 1998; a cloth bag from Rawlings 1992 Gold Glove Award; a glass with John’s #25 on it; two 1978 RC Cola cans with John; a signed photo of John at a basketball event; a Randy “Macho Madness” Savage T-shirt; a signed T-shirt from John’s baseball school, an 18” Phillie Phanatic stuffed doll, a Twin City Dunkers glass display listing award recipients from 1948-93 and some surprises as well. Items generally are ex or better. Autographs are nm-m 8 or better. This lot comes with a letter signed by John saying the items are from his collection. Kevin Keating authenticated the 15 autographs, 12 by John.
Minimum Bid $100.
Lot 534. Bobble Heads, Figurines and Mugs from Tommy John’s Collection – Paige, Gehrig, Etc. Three bobbing heads and a figurine from the minor leagues are part of this uncommon assortment of 12 items. Bobble Dobbles (Alexander Global Promotions) produced five pieces - nodders of Satchel Paige (2004); Rocky, the mascot of the Memphis Chicks; and a Madison Mallards “Happy Holidays” bobble; and figurines of Mighty Maynard, the Mallards’ mascot, and Lou Gehrig. Nm-m, except for Gehrig; the figurine has a slight crack in his bat and has been repaired at the ankles. The nodder of Paige has him with Cleveland, and his left leg is raised as he prepares to deliver a pitch. All of these figures are about 7.5” tall. There also is an autographed 6.5” bobbing head of Brandon Phillips as a member of the Buffalo Bisons. Phillips played at least part of the 2002-05 seasons with Buffalo. The autographs is mint 9 on the base of the nodder. A stylized 8.25 figure of a young baseball player; a Budweiser pewter mug with a glass bottom and “Tommy” engraved on the back; Star mugs by LK Sports of Andre Dawson and Orel Hersheiser, and a mug apparently made for John in 1982. Generally nm-m. Two signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels are included. Autographs authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 536. Tommy John Collection of Baseball Pinbacks, Key Chains, a Money Clip, Etc. This group includes a money clip presented to John in 1993. His initials are engraved on the front. A watch fob that appears to be brass has a vintage pitcher on it. Here is a list of the other items: 1. California Angels' 3 3/8” 25th anniversary pin. Nm. 2. 1982 Brewers and Angels 3” Championship Series pin, ex-m. 3. Tommy John 3” Chicago White Sox pin. Nm. 4-8. Five John 1978 3” pins, #197, showing him with the Yankees. 9. Reggie Jackson 3” circa 1980 pin, #291. Vg-ex. 10-13. Four Don Baylor 3” Angels pins, one g-vg, two vg-ex and one ex. 14-21. Eight John key chains or fobs with a jersey and “T.J. 25” on the back. Nm. 22. A Harry Caray “Holy Cow Soda” 2.25” pin. Ex. 23-25. Three numbered 3” pins from the Florida Marlins “First Home Stand Ever!” 1993 pin. Nm to nm-m. 26. Aurelio Lopez 1984 Fund Foods pin #98, nm-m. 27. Tommy John baseball patch, ex-m. 28. New York Yankees belt buckle, nm-m. 29. Yankees 2.5” bag tag with John’s #25 on the back. 30. Chicago White Sox 2.75” bag tag with John’s name on the front. 31. Tommy John Baseball Assistance Team name tag. 32. Yankees’ Fan Festival Special Guest tag. 33-34. Two Holiday Inn plastic keys with two different images of Cal Ripken Jr., vg-ex. 35. Chicago White Sox key fob. 36-38. Three Lou Gehrig medallions from the “New York Post” 2005 “Immortals” collection. Mint in the original packages. 39-43. Five 7/8” black and white pins of a baseball. 44-47. Four Rawlings “Gold Glove” charms. Nm. Two signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels accompany these pins and other items.
Winning Bid $35.
Lot 537. Circa 1940s-50s Half Pint Glass Milk Bottle Featuring a Baseball Pitcher. With text that says “After the Game Cool Off with Milk & Keep Fit!” the image of the pitcher is in red on one side of the clear-glass bottle. The name of the Williamsport milk producer, the McDaniels Dairy, is on the opposite side. Ex+. Comes with a signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” label.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 538. Tommy John Collection of 75 Game-Used Baseballs. These baseballs are predominantly major and minor leagues official balls that John accumulated during his career. Many are worn enough that the league cannot be determined. John signed a game-used OAL Bobby Brown ball. His signature is nm-m 8 and authenticated by Kevin Keating. The other baseballs would be excellent for practice for a youth team. Comes with a signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” label.
Winning Bid $301.
Lot 539. Starting Lineup Baseball Figures – Cobb, Gehrig, Campanella, Griffey Jr., Etc. All figures are mint in the original package: 1989, Mark McGwire. 1991, Ken Griffey Jr., Rickey Henderson (2) and Barry Larkin. 1994 Cooperstown Collection, Ty Cobb and Lou Gehrig. 1995 Cooperstown Collection, Don Drysdale and Satchel Paige. 1997, Ryne Sandberg. 1998, Sammy Sosa. 1998 Pro Action, Randy Johnson and Sosa. And 1998 Cooperstown Collection, Roy Campanella. The packages are generally vg-ex. Two signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels come with the figures. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs.
Winning Bid $61.
Lot 540. “Street and Smith’s Baseball Yearbooks” and Other Publications from Tommy John. Thirty-one publications, including the Street and Smith yearbooks for 1972, 1974 (2), and 1976-83. The 1972, 1976 and 1983 issues are missing the back cover. The other issues average vg-ex. Baseball Hall of Fame yearbooks are included for 1991 and 2003, ex+ and vg+ to ex, respectively. Among the other publications are: “Baseball ‘77” from the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Cobb and Brock cover, ex-m; “Baseball Forecast 1977,” Fidrych cover, ex; “Popular Sports Baseball Illustrated,” May 1980, vg-ex; “Inside Sports” for July 31 and Aug. 31, 1980, vg-ex; Miami Hurricanes’ 1983 baseball yearbook, vg+; “The Sporting News,” Aug. 20, 1984, vg; “Sport,” Jan. 2000, Sosa cover, ex-m; and “Sports Illustrated,” Fall 2001 bilingual issue, f. Also, a 1964 issue of “Baseball Digest,” p; five 1977 issues of the monthly, vg to vg-ex, and 2003-2005 auction catalogs, one each from Hunt Auctions, Guernsey’s and Sotheby’s. MB $20. These publications come with two signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs.
Minimum Bid $20.
Lot 541. Tommy John’s “Sporting News” Annuals – Registers, Guides Plus Other Publications. One publication is autographed – John’s own copy of the National League 1977 “Green Book.” His name is imprinted on the cover in gold, and his autograph is nm-m 8. Copies of the “Baseball Register” are from 1970 (Seaver cover), 1971 (Mays), 1972 (2, Torre), 197 5 (Hunter), 1977 (Morgan), 1978 (Carew) and 1996 (Maddux). The 1970-77 editions are vg (with pages better than the covers); 1978 is ex, and 1996, nm. One of the 1972 issues is hardbound; it is ex-m. Three “Baseball Guides” are included: 1975, ex+; 1978, ex; and 1996, Ripken cover, nm. The other publications are: “World Series Records from 1903 Through 1965,” TSN, vg+ to ex; “The Book of the 1974 World Series,” ex, and “1974 Pitcher Performance Handbook,” vg, both by Baseball-for-Fans Publications; “Professional Baseball Rules Index,” 1992 edition, Jim Evans Academy; and “Stats Baseball Scoreboard 1994,” vg+ to ex. Seventeen publications, including one signed by Tommy John, plus two signed “Property of Thomas Edward John” labels. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs.
Minimum Bid $25.
Lot 650. 19th Century Scorecard by “W.D” with a Baseball Scene on the Front. Measuring 5.5” x 5”, this scorecard has never been folded. It has a ½” split along the fold at the top and a crease. Inexplicably, the card was neatly scored for a 1959 game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers. The card is an 1800s original. G.
Winning Bid $50.
