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Pittsburgh Steelers
10 Lots
 Lot 30. Rare, Uncataloged Pittsburgh “Your 1973 Steeler Album” Near Set of 46 Cards. From the “Post-Gazette,” which issued similar newspaper “cards” for the Pirates in the same period. These cards are 7” x 6.5”, with two players per card panel surrounded by a black & white border. Biographical information is provided below each photo. Key players are #3 Bleier, 4 Blount, 6 Bradshaw, 14 Fuqua, 16 Gerela, 17 Gilliam, 19 Greene, 20 Greenwood, 21 Ham, 25 Ernie Holmes, 29 Mansfield, 35 Russell and 42 White. Missing are #23 and 24, which likely are Terry Hanratty and Franco Harris. All of the card panels have been neatly clipped from the newspaper. All but 29-30 Mansfied-McMakin have a black border on all sides. They average ex-m. We have NEVER seen this issue before.
Winning Bid $291.
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 Lot 243. 11 Photos Signed by Pittsburgh’s 1974-77 “Steel Curtain” Defense – All on Plaques. This collection of 8” x 10” color photos will make a tremendous display in a game or family room or a bar. For many years, it dramatically occupied a wall in our consignor’s game room. Each autographed photo is mounted on a 10.5” x 13” plaque that has the player’s name and uniform number. The defensive lineup for 1974-77 featured Joe Greene, Ernie Holmes, L. C. Greenwood and Dwight White on the line, Andy Russell, Jack Lambert and Jack Ham at linebacker, Mel Blount and J. T. Thomas at cornerback, Mike Wagner at weak safety and Donnie Shell at strong safety. Four of these players are in the Pro Hall of Fame, and a strong case can be made for several others. Thomas is an infrequent signer. The signatures of Greenwood and Holmes are nm-m 8 to mint 9, and the others are mint 9 or gem mint 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Impressive!
Winning Bid $581.
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 Lot 244. Jerome Bettis (HoF) Autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. The Steelers’ newest member of the Pro Hall of Fame, Bettis is fifth on the NFL’s all-time career rushing list. The former Notre Dame star was the NFL’s 1993 Offensive Rookie of the Year with the LA Rams. He was selected six times for the Pro Bowl and twice for the All-Pro first team. His autograph is mint 9 on the back of the left shoulder of the Champion Authentic Athletic Apparel size 52 jersey. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $138.
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 Lot 245. Carnell Lake Autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. Playing safety primarily for the Steelers 1998-2001, Lake was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, an All-Pro first team or second team member three times and an NFL 1990s All-Decade Team choice. He was one of the game’s top tacklers. His signature is a gem mint 10 on the “7” of his #37 on the back of the Wilson Authentic Game Equipment size 48 black jersey. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $61.
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 Lot 246. Jack Lambert (HoF) Autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey. Lambert’s autograph is comparatively tough on anything. This example is a mint 9 on the “5” of his #58 on the back of a Russell Athletic size 52 jersey, which has several spots on the front. Well, did you ever see Lambert in a completely clean jersey? In 2004, the Fox Sports Network named him the toughest football player of all time. His honors during his career were numerous: nine-time Pro Bowl choice, seven-time first team All-Pro, four-time Super Bowl champion, 1974 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and 1976 Defensive Player of the Year. He was selected for the NFL’s 1970s and 1980s All-Decade Teams and for its 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $332.
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 Lot 247. Art Rooney Autographed 1964 Hall of Fame Induction Program. “The Chief” signed the cover of the program for “Football’s Greatest Weekend,” which featured his Steelers taking on the Baltimore Colts and his HoF enshrinement, along with George Trafton, Ed Healey, Jim Conzelman, Link Lyman, Mike Michalske and Clark Hinkle. On the cover of the 50-page program, Rooney inscribed a lengthy note to Chet Smith, sports editor of the “Pittsburgh Press”: “Sorry Mrs. Smith is not well. I hope she will be ok soon. I am sure you will enjoy this program. It will bring back to you memories of some of your old friends. I want to thank you for all you have done for me. Even though you had no vote, you helped to make this possible for me. Best to you and yours, Art.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating. Rare and outstanding memento from a great day in the life of the Steelers’ beloved owner. Rooney passed away in 1988.
Winning Bid $152.
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 Lot 248. Art Rooney Autographed Steelers’ 50th Anniversary Envelope and Signed Letter. Rooney signed a 1981 letter “Art” and placed an “Art Rooney” autograph on a 1982 envelope that has his image and commemorates the Pittsburgh team’s 50 seasons in the NFL. Both signatures are 10s. In the typed letter, Rooney comments on an event in Johnstown, PA, that he was unable to attend and on the passing of Father Silas, who served as athletic director at St. Bonaventure. The letter, mailing envelope and commemorative envelope are mounted on an 18” x 15” plaque with an engraved plate that says “Art Rooney Sr. ‘The Chief,’ Founder and Owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers (1932), Born Jan. 27, 1901 Died Aug. 25, 1988.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $134.
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 Lot 249. Rod Woodson (HoF) Autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Starter Pro Line Authentic Jersey. Mint 9 signature by the Hall of Fame safety on the “6” of his #26 on the back of the size 52 jersey. Woodson played safety or cornerback in the NFL for 17 seasons, including 10 with the Steelers, one with the 49ers, four with the Ravens and two with the Raiders. He holds the NFL records for career interception return yardage (1,483) and interceptions returned for touchdowns (12). The NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1993, he made the Pro Bowl squad 11 times, was a first-team All Pro six times and was selected for the NFL’s All-Time 75th Anniversary team. He was inducted into the HoF in 2009. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $185.
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 Lot 250. Football Signed by 6 Steelers on the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. The official NFL Tagliabue football holds the signatures of Jack Lambert and Mel Blount on one panel, and Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Mike Webster and Rod Woodson on another. Ham’s signature, comparatively light, grades nm 7. The others are large and bold, mint 9 and gem mint 10. The ball is mint. The NFL selected its Anniversary Team in 1994. All six Steelers are in the Hall of Fame. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $354.
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 Lot 251. Mike Mellett 16” x 20” Lithos Signed by Greene, Holmes, Greenwood, White and Wagner. Five impressive black & white prints, each featuring three images of a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ famous 1970s “Steel Curtain.” Each print is hand-numbered from an edition of 1,000 and signed by the artist. Each has the gem mint 10 autograph of a Steeler – Joe Greene, Dwight White, Ernie Holmes and L. C. Greenwood, all members of the Steelers’ Front Four, and defensive back Mike Wagner. Both White and Holmes passed away in 2008. The prints are nm. Kevin Keating authenticated the autographs.
Winning Bid $185.
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