Autographs of 4 Chicago Cubs HoF Stars – Banks, Jenkins, Santo and Williams.
Lot 170. Autographs of 4 Chicago Cubs HoF Stars – Banks, Jenkins, Santo and Williams. Ernie Banks (HoF 1977, died 2015) signed a 10.25” x 13” magazine ad from 1965 for Sunbeam razors. The autograph is large, bold and gem mint 10. Banks ranked 38th on “The Sporting News” list of the top 100 baseball players of the 20th century. Ferguson Jenkins’ (HoF 1991) autograph is nm-m 8 on the cover of the March 1973 “Boy’s Life.” The magazine has a large scuff, which could be matted out for framing, where a label has been removed, and it shows light to moderate creases throughout. The signature is strong. A 9.75” x 13.25” ad for Wilson gloves from a 1967 “Boy’s Life” presents a mint 9 autograph by Ron Santo (HoF 2012, died 2010). And Billy Williams (HoF 1987) autographed a 1973-74 Linnett portrait, 8.5” x 11”. His signature, personalized to “Ace,” is nm-m 8. Winning Bid $25.
