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Baseball Autographs
14 Lots
 Lot 97. Koufax by Sandy Koufax (with Ed Linn) Autographed by Sandy Koufax. Regarded by many experts as the best left-hander in National League history, Koufax signed the front end-page of this 1966 apparent first edition hardback. Ex-m to nm book, vg+ to ex dust jacket. The fountain pen signature is outstanding, one of the finest Koufax autographs available. Large and bold, it rates a gem mint 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $403.
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 Lot 98. Autographed Copy of Ted Williams’ Book The Science of Hitting. Hardbound version of the 1971 oversized book, which is vg+ in a g-vg dust jacket. On the front end-page, Williams wrote, “To Todd who I think is going to make it, Good luck, Best, Ted Williams.” The signature is large, about 1 ¼” x 5”, and with “Good luck, Best,” it could be matted for display. It rates a mint to gem mint 9-10. Signed copies of this book turn up infrequently. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $652.
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 Lot 99. Joe DiMaggio Autograph on a 1950s Menu from His Restaurant. Those were the days. For a price of $2.95, “Baked Filet of Turbot, Stuffed with Crab Meat. French Fried Potatoes, Salad Cup.” The back of the menu features a black and white photo of DiMaggio with the caption, “The Yankee Clipper, Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio in action, Shibe Park, Philadelphia.” In a large white space beneath the photo, the bold blue ballpoint autograph reads, “Best Wishes Joe DiMaggio.” The menu is ex+. The signature is a 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $520.
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 Lot 101. Letters Handwritten by Philadelphia A’s Joe Hauser with Ty Cobb References. This is one of our most unique offering ever. Playing five years of his six-season career with Philadlephia, Hauser (1899-1997) batted .323 as a rookie in 1922. In 1924, the left-handed first baseman led the A's with 27 home runs and 115 RBI. Only Babe Ruth hit more home runs that season. In 1925, he broke a kneecap, missed the entire season and then had limited success in the majors until his career ended in Cleveland in 1929. In Philadelphia 1927-28, Hauser was a teammate of Cobb, one of the greatest and most controversial pre-steroid baseball players of all time. In five handwritten letters offered here, a feisty 94-year-old Hauser discusses his career and his 65-year-old grudge against Cobb. You will read first-hand accounts from Hauser, who remembered and resented Cobb’s “win at all costs” philosophy. Hauser’s accounts are vivid, and remarkably well-penned. Included are an autographed (personalized) sepia contemporary postcard and a signed 1992 Conlon card. The signatures are 10s. Incidentally, after his major league career ended, Hauser found success in the minors. He was the 1st player in pro ball to hit 60 home runs twice in a season - 63 for Baltimore in 1930 and 69 for Minneapolis in 1933. Great reading is this remarkable one-of-a-kind collectible. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Update, a little more information... Hauser acquired his nickname while playing in his hometown for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1920. Fans would say "Das ist Unser Choe," German for "This is our Joe."
Winning Bid $436.
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 Lot 102. Signed Copy of Umpiring from the Inside by Hall of Fame Umpire Billy Evans. Enshrined at Cooperstown for his excellence behind the plate, Evans was competent in other aspects of the game. After he gave up calling balls and strikes in the American League, he served as general manager of the Indians, farm director of the Red Sox and vice president and general manager of the Tigers. He was the first to recognize Pee Wee Reese as a future major league star. Writing this book came to him naturally enough; before becoming an umpire, he was a sportswriter in Youngstown. The book, a 1947 first edition, is vg+ to ex in a g-vg dust jacket with several small chips. Evans’ autograph, written as “Billy” Evans, is outstanding. It’s a large gem mint 10 in blue ballpoint on the front end-page. Evans’ signature is comparatively scarce, no doubt because he was elected to the HoF in 1973, 17 years after his death. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $1,095.
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 Lot 103. Document Signed by Baseball Exec George M. Weiss, Authenticated by PSA/DNA. Red Smith said of Weiss: “He was incomparably the ablest baseball executive who ever lived, and perhaps the most self-effacing.” Weiss began his career in baseball in 1919 at the age of 24 by purchasing the Eastern League's New Haven team. In 1929 he left for Baltimore of the International League and later accepted a job with the Yankees. He proceeded to build a strong farm system and subsequently held the job of Yankees’ general manager from 1947 to 1960. During his tenure, the Yankees won 10 pennants and seven World Series. In 1962, he became the first president of the New York Mets. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971 and died in 1972. In a document dated Oct. 13, 1942, Weiss appoints W. Haley Reed to vote his shares of stock in the Kansas City Baseball Club at the annual stockholders’ meeting. Weiss’ bold black ink signature is a gem mint 10. His signature is uncommon, especially on a document this early. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $150.
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 Lot 104. Hall of Fame Yellow Plaque Postcard Signed Twice by Harry Hooper. Already 84 years old when he was enshrined at Cooperstown in 1971, Hooper passed away three years later. As a result, his autograph on Hall of Fame postcards is comparatively difficult to find. With Tris Speaker and Duffy Lewis, Hooper formed the Boston Red Sox’ “Million Dollar Outfield” early in the 20th century. He was recognized as an excellent defensive right fielder and a solid leadoff batter. Hooper added “Best Wishes” above autographs on both the front and back of the ex+ postcard. Both signatures are gem mint 10s. Outstanding example. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $180.
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 Lot 105. Hall of Fame Yellow Plaque Postcards Signed by 5 Negro League Players. Of these players, only Monte Irvin received the opportunity to display his skills in the major leagues. “Cool Papa” Bell, post-stroke signature, smudged, grades 7 of 10 on a vg card. Ray Dandridge, beautiful 10, ex card. Monte Irvin, 10 and ex. Judy Johnson, 8 and ex+. Buck Leonard, 10 and ex-mt. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $83.
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 Lot 106. 25 Different Autographed Hall of Fame Yellow Plaque Postcards. This collection provides an excellent start on a set, and it also has great break-up value. Luke Appling, autograph nm-m 8, vg-ex card. Richie Ashburn, mint 9 and vg. Earl Averill, 8 and vg-ex. Al Barlick 9 and vg-ex. Lou Boudreau, signature on the front is a 9, on the back a 10, ex card. Al Chandler, gem mint 10 and ex. Max Carey, 10 and ex. Jocko Conlan, 9 and ex+. Joe Cronin, personalized, 8 and ex. Bobby Doerr, 10 and ex. Rick Ferrell, 10 and vg-ex. Billy Herman, 8 and vg. George Kell, 10 and ex+. George Kelly, 9 and ex-m. Buck Leonard, 10 and ex. Al Lopez, 9 and vg-ex. Joe McCarthy, 8, ex and dated March 14th 1972. Johnny Mize, 10, vg and “To Bob” on back. Stan Musial, 10 and ex. Brooks Robinson, 10 and ex. Edd J. Roush, 10 and ex. Enos Slaughter,10 and ex+. Duke Snider, 10 and ex. Wm H (Bill) Terry, ex-m 6 and ex. Billy Williams, 10 and vg-ex. Twenty of these Hall of Fame members are deceased. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $330.
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 Lot 107. 24 Single-Signed Official Major League Baseballs. Unless otherwise noted, each ball is signed on the sweet spot of an official baseball in blue ball point pen or blue sharpie, and each autograph grades a 10: Jim Bunning (with "HOF 1996" added) a 10. Rod Carew (“HOF 91”), a 9. Marty “Slats” Marion (“1944 NL MVP”). Minnie Minoso, black sharpie 10. Amos Otis (“1969 Miracle Mets”). Jim O’Toole. Johnny Podres (“winning pitcher final game 1955 WS, Dodgers 2 Yankees 0"). Jamie Quirk, a 7. Hal Reniff (“w/ NY Yankees 1961-67 - World Champs ’61-‘62”). Eddie Robinson. Preacher Roe. John Sain. Fred Sanford (“1950 NY Yankees World Champions"). Steve Sax (“1982 NL ROY”), black ink 7. Bud Selig, red ink 7. Rollie Sheldon (“N.Y. Yankees 1961-65 - 1961 & 1962 World Champs"). Norm Siebern. Roy Sievers (“AL ROY 1949”). Bill “Moose” Skowron (“N.Y. Yankees 1954-1962 + LA Dodgers 1963, Wash Senators 1964, Chi White Sox 1964-67, Cal Angels 1967”). Willie Smith. Tracy Stallard (“#61 Maris 10/1/61"). Clyde Sukeforth. (Sukeforth was Jackie Robinson’s first manager in Brooklyn.) Willie Wilson. Carl Yastrzemski (“HOF 89”). An excellent assortment with Hall of Fame players and deceased and alive stars, all with a strong break-up value. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. UPDATE: Each autograph is on an official baseball. Seventeen are Official American League baseballs, six are Official National League baseballs and one is an Official Major League baseball.
Winning Bid $403.
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 Lot 108. 21 Different HoF Signatures, Including Koufax, Stengel, on 3” x 5” Cards. These are mattable examples with excellent break-up value. Sandy Koufax, black ballpoint pen a 10. George Sisler, black ballpoint 10. Casey Stengel, blue sharpie 10. Lou Boudreau, black sharpie 10. Jim Bunning, blue ballpoint 9. Albert B. Chandler, black sharpie 10. Whitey Ford, black ballpoint 10. Chas. Gehringer, blue ballpoint 10. Fergie Jenkins, black sharpie 10. Al Kaline, blue fountain pen 10. Ralph Kiner, personalized, ballpoint 10. Harmon Killebrew, black ballpoint 9. Buck Leonard (post-stroke), blue fountain pen 10. Freddy Lindstrom, blue ballpoint 10. Rube Marquard, black sharpie 10. Phil Niekro, black ballpoint 9. Jim Palmer, blue ballpoint 10. Tony Perez, blue ballpoint 8. Robin Roberts, black ballpoint 7. Brooks Robinson, blue ballpoint 10. Red Schoendienst, black sharpie 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $248.
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 Lot 109. 15 Signed 1940s-50s St. Louis Cardinals Team Postcards – Slaughter, Haddix, Etc. The Cardinals issued these postcards starting, apparently, in 1949. On the back, four from 1949-50 have the logo with two Cardinals on a bat. One of these has a “Dear Cardinal Fan” salutation, and three say “Dear Friend”: Johnny Bucha, “Fan” salutation, died 1996, ex-m card, 8-9 of 10 autograph with a very slight smudge under “Johnny.” Al Schoendienst, g+ card mailed in 1950, strong 8-9 signature. Enos Slaughter, d. 2002, f-g card mailed 1949, 6-7 signature. Ed Kazak, d. 1999, played third base 1948-52, ex+ card, 10 signature. Also, a vg+ to ex card of Eddie Dyer from the same era signed by Mrs. Dyer. These four postcards from 1951-53 are printed on an uncoated paper stock and say “St. Louis Cardinals, Sportsman’s Park” on the back: Cliff Chambers, g card with four pinholes, 9 signature. Red Schoendienst, g-vg card, 9-10 autograph. Enos Slaughter, p-f card mailed in 1951, 5-6 signature. Jerry Staley, g-vg card, 8-9 signature on his photo. These six cards are printed on glossy paper stock and have the same backs as the four immediately above: Ferrell “Andy” Anderson, died 1978, major league career consisted of 1946 with Brooklyn, 1953 with St. Louis. Card has tape in all four corners, was mailed in 1953, and otherwise is ex. Signature is a strong 8-9 with see-through tape over “son” in his last name. Pete Castiglione, ex-m card signed twice, on the photo and after “Sincerely.” Both signatures are 9-10, Paul La Palme, vg+ card, 8-9 signature personalized to “Seth.” Jerry Staley, ex card, 9-10 signature on his photo. Finally – and we think we’ve saved the best for last: Harvey Haddix, a mint 9 to gem mint 10 signature on an ex postcard. This is an outstanding example of the Kitten’s signature. And Enos Slaughter, vg+ card mailed in 1953, bold 10 signature in green ink. On the back, Slaughter added a personal note and signed it “Enos.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating
Winning Bid $218.
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 Lot 140. Cleveland 1948 First Yearbook (Signed by Mike Garcia), World Series Program. Led by Lou Boudreau, the Indians launched the 1948 season with their first yearbook, called a “sketchbook,” and concluded it with their first World Championship. Spiral-bound and containing 48 pages of information and photos, the yearbook is vg with stains along the outside edges of about three-fourths of the pages. Garcia, who passed away in 1986, signed on the first page inside the cover. His signature is a 10. In 13 seasons in Cleveland, he twice won 20 games or more and posted a 142-97 lifetime record with a 3.27 ERA. While the yearbook does not picture Garcia, it does show the American League’s first African-American player, Larry Doby. By the time the World Series rolled around, Satchel Paige had joined the team. Both he and Doby are pictured in the 32-page Cleveland program, along with such stars as Boudreau, Feller, Lemon, Spahn and Sain. Soap opera fans may also want to know that John Berardino, future star of “General Hospital,” is pictured in both publications. The program is complete and vg with a stain affecting the last four pages and the back cover. An excellent pair of publications highlighted by the Garcia autograph.
Winning Bid $138.
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