Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 124

November 3-4 Winter Collectibles Auction

Sports

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 543		Ernie Barnes, "Fastbreak". 1987 World Champions Los Angeles Lakers; Johnson, Abdul-Jabbar, Worthy, Rambis and Cooper. Scarce Serigraph (1938 �2009) A leading 20th Century artist well-known for his unique style of movement, Ernie Barnes is the first American professional athlete to become a noted painter. In pop culture Barnes� paintings appear on music album covers, television and movies. His professional football career spanned from 1959 to 1965 and included the Baltimore Colts, Titans of NY and the San Diego Chargers. While in sports, his art became very well known and exploded after retiring from the game. Ernie Barnes Original Limited Edition and Numbered Serigraph Print titled "Fast Break" (96/475) In 1987 Barnes created this original artwork titled "Fastbreak". It was a commissioned painting of the World Champion Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team that included Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Kurt Rambis and Michael Cooper. This serigraph print is hand signed in pencil by the artist. The image size is 24 x 36" and the total paper size is 29 x 40, Serigraph has been expensively framed in dark wood and double matted to 36 x 50". Examined in frame, serigraph is in virtually mint condition with no evidence of sun fade or toning. Superb piece for any fan of basketball, the Lakers or sports history. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $615
Lot 544		Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and John Wooden Signed Basketball. Two great legends of basketball, lifelong friends and heroes of UCLA. John Wooden (1910-2010) "The Wizard of Westwood" won ten National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships in a 12-year period as head coach for the UCLA Bruins, including a record seven in a row. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1947-), then Lew Alcindor, played for UCLA from 1966-1969 UCLA winning 88 regular season losing only two while there. "And I'm so thankful, you know, I learned from this man from Day 1 until the day he passed, and since he has passed I'm still learning from my experiences with him. He was an incredible human being." From Coach Wooden and Me: 50 Years of Friendship Dual signed basketball in excellent condition. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 545		The Black Sox Scandal: Rare World Series Game 1 Ticket Stub; Chicago White Sox VS the Cincinnati Reds October 1, 1919. The Black Sox Scandal was a Major League Baseball game-fixing scandal in which eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money from a gambling syndicate led by Arnold Rothstein. Shoeless Joe Jackson was a member of the infamous 1919 Chicago White Sox team that fixed games during the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite having 12 hits in the World Series himself, Jackson was one of eight players who received a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball after the 1920 season. Series also had HOfs Eddie Collins, Ray Schalk, Red Faber and Edd Roush PSA/DNA authenticated. Note in photo the remnant that was held for years by cellophane tape. PSA/DNA would not include in the slabbing. But remnant will convey with ticket. A significant piece of baseball history. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,075
Lot 546		1928 World Series Ticket Stub Game 4. Babe Ruth Hit 3 Home Runs, Yankees Sweep the Cardinals in 4 Games. Historic World Series with the NY Yankees sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals just as the Yankees had done the year prior against the Pittsburgh Pirates. That was a first time in the history of the World Series. Further this marked the Yankee's 3rd Title Babe Ruth hit three home runs over the right field pavilion in Sportsman's Park in Game 4, the only player to do it in two different World Series up until 2016. PSA/DNA authenticated. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,337
Lot 547		Baseball Greats: 16 Signed Photos, HOF Cards: Joe DiMaggio (JSA/COA) Yogi Berra, Don Drysdale, Satchel Paige, Sandy Koufax, Babe Dahlgren +. 12 Baseball Greats. 1.) Oversized signed color photo lifted from LIFE Magazine signed by Joe DiMaggio 14 x 10½" in superb condition (one fold line) with LOA and sticker by James Spence & Associates. Perfect for framing. 2.) Four (4) signed National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Cards; Yogi Berra, Don Drysdale, Satchel Paige, and a bold Sandy Koufax. 3.) Five (5) signed San Diego Padres images on white paper; Mark Grant, Bip Roberts, Mark Parent, Rob Nelson and Umpire Ed Runge. 4.) Twice signed page by Luke Appling 5.) Harmon Killebrew signed 3 x 5" card. 6.) Carl Hubbell signed lithograph. 5.) Five signed Cooperstown NY commemorative cover signed by the following greats: Babe Dahlgren, Don Mattingly, Ricky Henderson, Bill Dickey and Goose Gossage. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 548		Scarce Lou Gehrig Memorial Game Ticket Stub, July 4th, 1941. On June 2, 1941 Lou Gehrig succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 37. Special Lou Gehrig Memorial Game tickets were printed by the Yankees, planning to honor Gehrig on the anniversary of his speech, July 4, 1941, by placing a monument in center field next to the monument for Yankees manager Miller Huggins. Unfortunately the game was canceled due to rain. The game was rescheduled for July 6th as a double header but the Memorial tickets were still honored. A bit of an uneven tear and some handling and toning with a bit of fade to the yellow. But this stub is scarce and a prize for any level of collector. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $615
Lot 549		12 Baseball Tickets and Stubs, Mark McGuire, Cal Ripkin Record, and Pete Rose Hits. An assortment of baseball ticket Mark McGuire ticket stubs for his 50 & 51st homeruns, his 62nd home run and his 70th homerun all in very good condition Pete Rose ticket stub, Sept. 11, 1985 Reds vs Padres, 4192 hits breaking the record. Some fade to ticket but clean 1962 All star Game ticket stub 1974 All Star Game ticket stub Dodgers 1996 Division Series Game A Two uncut private suite tickets Orioles vs Angels Sept. 5 and a Sept. 6 where Cal Ripken passed Lou Gehrig's with Game # 2131 ! Ticket is dated September 6th 1995, tie breaking game. Angles ticket Aug. 14, 1987 Florida Marlins ticket Sept 2, 1998 Cardinals ticket Sept. 07, 1998. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 550		Two World Series Ticket Stubs: 1943 Yankees vs Cardinals WWII Challenges, 1955 World Series Ticket Brooklyn Dodgers VS Yankees. Two World Series Ticket Stubs. 1943 World Series stub, Game 1 at Yankee Stadium, heavily toned but very legible with slight uneven tear. Yankees vs Cardinals with Yankees winning in 5 games. But both rosters were depleted with so many players becoming troops during WWII 1955 World Series with rivals Brooklyn Dodgers vs Yankees Game 4 at Ebbets Field with the Brooklyn Dodger winning the Series in seven games to capture their first championship in franchise history. It would be the only Series the Dodgers won while based in Brooklyn, as the team relocated to Los Angeles after the 1957 season. Some light toning but otherwise a great stub from this historic series. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 551		1932 World Series Ticket Stub "Babe Ruth's Called Shot" Game 3 at Wrigley Field. 1932 World Series ticket from the October 1st Game 3 of the World Series. So much reporting and evaluation over the decades have been written as to exactly what Ruth was doing when he pointed his bat vaguely to center field, or to Charlie Root, the pitcher, or to the Cubs bench. But did this become when he hit that second home run. Ticket authenticated by PSA/DNA and graded a One. That said, a colorful ticket, a legendary World Series, a legendary game, a legendary homerun by a legendary player is still a great piece to add to any collection. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,182
Lot 552		Baseball Greats: 3 Signed Photos : Joe DiMaggio (JSA/COA), Sandy Koufax, Duke Snider, Signed Cover, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto. Excellent collection of Baseball Greats: 1.) Outstanding Joe DiMaggio 8 x 10 B&W signed photo "Best Wishes Joe DiMaggio" LOA by James Spence and Associates. 2.) Excellent color photo of Sandy Koufax pitching, 8 x 10" page lifted from LA Dodgers' program. 3.) Duke Snider signed 8 x 10" B&W photo taken after his fourth home run in the 1952 World Series against the Yankees while with the Brooklyn Dodgers tying a record held by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. 4.) Double-signed commemorative First Day of Issue of the Babe Ruth 20¢ stamp on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 1st major league all star game held in Comiskey Park, Chicago. All pieces in mint condition. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 553		1917 Oversized US 1$ Note Signed by Baseball Legends Dizzy Dean, Dizzy Trout, Boxing Great Gene Tunney and Acclaimed Jockey, Eddie Arcano. Rare one of a kind collection of signatures on a 1917 One Dollar Note. The note itself is in very fine condition with only a single fold down the center (common) and would likely be graded in very fine condition. There are a total of seven signatures but we note: On verso written within the white cartouche are the autographs of 1.) "Dizzy Dean", Hall of Fame pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 30s and went on to a great, colorful career as a sports broadcaster. 2.) Signing just below is "Paul "Dizzy" Trout, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers for the bulk of his career. 3.) Signing on the front of the One Dollar note just under the word "States" is boxing champion, Gene Tunney, "The Fighting Marine" whose career in boxing stands along side such greats as Rocky Marciano, Ingemar Johannson, Lewis Lennox and Vitali Klitschko. 4.) Signing just above Tunney and quite boldly is jockey champion Eddie Arcano whose career has for the most part never been topped. Arcano won more American classic races than any other jockey in history and is the only rider to have won the U.S. Triple Crown twice. All signatures are quite legible and the dollar note itself of value. A unique piece. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 554		Collection of Three All Star Baseball Games Ticket Stubs : 1938, 1955, 1975. Fine collection of three ticket stubs in good to fine condition. 1938 Ticket stub at Crosley Field July 6, 1938 1955 Ticket stub at Milwaukee County Stadium July 12. 1955 1975 Ticket stub at Milwaukee County Stadium July 15, 1975. Estimated Value $500 - 800 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 555		Two World Series Tickets 1931 The Athletics vs The Cardinals and a 1943 World Series Stub. 1931 World Series Game 4 Shibe Park, Philadelphia Athletics vs the Cardinals with Cardinals winning in 7 games. Toning but otherwise great color, clean. 1943 World Series Game 4 ticket stub, Sportsman Park, St. Louis Yankees vs Cardinals with Yankees winning in 5 games. But both rosters were depleted with so many players becoming troops during WWII. Some toning but colors solid and clean tear at perforation. Estimated Value $500 - 800 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 556		1927 World Series Game 4 Yankee Stadium, First 4 Game Sweep of a National League Team by an American League Team, Ruth & Gehrig. Torn ticket stub from the 4th and final game of the 1927 World Series. This was the first sweep of a National League team by an American League team with Yankees dominating over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Series saw Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig at their peaks. Hall of Famers for the Yankees included Miller Huggins (mgr.), Earle Combs, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, Herb Pennock, Babe Ruth and Waite Hoyt Ticket stub is torn, nevertheless quite rare in any condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 557		Three World Series Ticket Stubs: 1949 Yankees vs Brooklyn Dodgers, 1961 World Series Yankees vs Cardinals and 1963 Yankees vs The LA Dodgers. 1949 World series Game One. Yankee Stadium, Yankees vs Brooklyn Dodgers where the Yankees won the Series in Five Games. Some light toning, a bit off on stub tear but otherwise quite good. 1961 World Series Game One Yankee Stadium, Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals with Yankees winning their 19th Series. But the series is noted for Mantle and Maris as the both gunned for Babe Ruth's 60 home run season. Mantle got to 56, Maris to 61 breaking the record. Very clean ticket but 40% faded. 1963 World Series Game One at Yankee Stadium LA Dodgers vs Yankees with the Dodgers sweeping the series in 4 games. Sandy Koufax started it off with a record 15-strikeout performance in Game One which held the record of pitching in a Series game for five years. Light toning, soiling All stubs in good to very good condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $246
Lot 558		1947 All-Star Game, Wrigley Field, Chicago Full Ticket PSA/DNA VG 3. Full ticket for the 1947 All-Star Game, July 9, 1947 where the American League prevailed over the National League 2-1. Graded PSA/DNA VG 3. Estimated Value $300 - 600 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $185
Lot 559		1954 All Star Game Ticket and a 1956 World Series Ticket. Game 5 ticket stub for the 1956 World Series at Yankee Stadium, Yankees vs Brooklyn Dodgers, October 8, 1956 with Yankees winning 2-0 and eventually winning the series in 7 games. Light surface soiling very slight uneven tear. All Star Game July 13, 1954 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium some fading slight, uneven tear. Estimated Value $200 - 400 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $320
Lot 560		4 Vintage Sports Related Publications: 1940 World Series Program, 1949 East-West All-Star Game, 1941 Play Ball, Booklet of 440 Players Sigatures. Terrific collection of scarce sports related publications. 1.) The best of the collection, a 1940 World Series Program between the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers at Crosley Field. In excellent unscored condition, vibrant colors, and having only minor evidence of wear, with three tiny paper flecks along the spine, corner tip chip and a one inch thin stain on verso. The Reds topped the Tigers in seven games. 2.) Program for the 1949 East-West All-Star Game at Kezar Stadium between collegiate football teams since 1925 benefiting the Shriner Chrildren's Hospitals. This was the 25th Silver Anniversary game, the program in overall excellent condition. 3.) Very scarce edition of "Play Ball" a 1941 publication that printed a total of 440 baseball signatures, 8 from each league with the approval of all involved. It appears this was the only year of publication. A great reference signature study guide Fine condition. 4.) a 1950s publication called Stubs that printed all the seating plans of New York theaters, music halls and best sports stadiums. We highlight Ebbets Field. Very good condition with cover having signs of age. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 561		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 562		Oakland Athletics World Series Tickets: One 1989 Athletics Vs SF Giants, Two !990 Athletics Vs Cincinnati Reds Game Three and Four. Three Oakland Athletics World Series tickers. 1.) One ticket stub from Game Two of the 1989 World Series where Oakland swept the Championship 4-0 over the SF Giants (Battle of the Bay), the Series interrupted during Game 3 for 10 says due to the Loma Prieta Earthquake. 2.) Two ticket stubs from the 1990 World Series, Game Three and Game Four where the Cincinnati Reds swept the Series 4-0. All three ticket stubs are in excellent condition, carefully torn at parks along the perforations. No stain or paper lifts. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 563		Los Angeles Dodgers Collection: 3 World Series Tickets, One National League Championship Ticket and 3 Souvenir Year Books. For the LA Dodgers fan: Three World Series ticket stubs 1.) 1951 Series Dodgers VS White Sox in very good condition where the Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2. This is a Game 6 ticket, the final game of the Series and exhibits light evidence of handling and light toning. 2.) 1981 World Series ticket where the Dodgers beat the Yankees 4-2 in only fair condition having been folded and with faint stains. But still a presentable Game 5 ticket for display. 3.) 1988 Game 1 World Series ticket, Dodgers VS Oakland with Dodger winning Series 4-1. This is in excellent condition, crisp, vivid colors, perforation very neat. 4.) 1985 National League Championship Series with Cardinals beating Dodgers in 6 games. Ticket is in good to very good condition, with only discoloration to each corner tip. 5.) Three Dodger Souvenir program yearbooks. 1962 in good condition, 1965 in good condition and the 1967 in very fine condition, a very nice example. Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $320
Lot 564		2014 and 2015 MLB All Star Game Commemorative Baseball Jerseys Both Size 48, Never Worn. The 2015 Still With Paper Tags. Both jersey's are in mint condition and both made by Majestic from the MLB Authentic Collection. Great pieces. The 2015 jersey still has its original paper tags. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 565		3 Oversized Signed Photos: George Brett, Harold Reynolds and Ozzie Smith. Three excellent autographed oversized photos: 1.) Outstanding original 11 x 14" color photo of George Brett with Kansas City Royals handsomely matted and framed to 20 x 17" "To John & Chuck, Peace Happiness and Success to My Partners". 2.) Harold Reynolds, Seattle Mariners "Harold Reynolds, John 14:6" signed on an oversized framed poster photo Running To Make a Difference 21 x 17" boldly signed. 3.) Ozzie Smith St. Louis Cardinals, on photo is affixes how the signature came to be. B&W photo with him cheering when he hit a home run in the 1985 playoffs with the Dodgers that tied the game. 19 x 15". All of the pieces are excellent and quite unique. Estimated Value $60 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 566		Hank Aaron Signed Cooperstown Jersey Mitchell & Ness, Wool Zip-Up, Milwaukee Braves #44, Logo/Name Soon To Be Retired, Certified by Steiner Sports. Hank Aaron having only passed in late January of this year left a heavy heart for fans worldwide, but certainly Milwaukee and Atlanta where he played for the Braves for 21 seasons. He broke Babe Ruth's record for the most home runs and held that record for 33 years. He was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1982 garnering 98% of the first ballot. In every way this is a fantastic signed piece with Aaron having signed with a black Sharpie. Two Steiner holograms (ID AT 003446625) and we note only one tiny moth hole on the right shoulder, that is all but invisible. Otherwise this is a great piece and a great commemorative to one of the all-time greats of the game as well as a record of a sports name and logo (tomahawk on front, the name Braves, and the face patch of a Native American man on sleeve) that is now being retired. Original paper tag still attached. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 567		Hank Aaron, 715th Career Homerun, Atlanta Stadium Uncut Ticket, April 8, 1974, Breaking Babe Ruth's Homerun Record. Henry "Hank" Aaron (nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank') hit his 715th career home run which cleared the left field wall, off Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers, on the 8th of April, 1974, in front of a crowd of 53,775 people breaking Babe Ruth's homerun record. Excellent uncut ticket. Estimated Value $500 - 900 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $320
Lot 568		Hank Aaron, Full Ticket Stub Opening Day, April 4, 1974 Tying Babe Ruth's Record. After waiting months, Hank Aaron hit the first pitch he saw that season � on April 4, 1974 from the Reds� Jack Billingham � for a three-run home run, driving in Ralph Garr and Mike Lum and finally tying Babe Ruth's homerun record. In good or better condition. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 569		Ken Griffey Jr. Signed MLB Authentics Cincinnati Reds Jersey, Russell Athletic, Hologram Cert by Steiner Sports Size 52 All Paper Tags Present. Ken Griffey Jr. signature is bold, and executed in black Sharpie on the "3" of 30. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 570		Sandy Koufax, Historic Perfect Game September 9, 1965 at Dodger Stadium. Koufax, perfect game by retiring 27 consecutive batters without allowing any to reach base, and becoming the sixth pitcher of the modern era, eighth overall, to throw a perfect game. In fact his record stood until Nolan Ryan in 1981. Koufax's triumph is regarded by many as the greatest game ever pitched. Very clean stub. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $892
Lot 571		Ken Griffey Jr. Signed Baseball From Upper Deck with Box and COA Mint. Ken Griffey Jr. signed baseball from Upper Deck COA, velvet pouch and shipping box included. #BAD27140 hologram on baseball and on COA, mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 572		Beautiful Signed Photo of Tennis Legend and Humanitarian, Arthur Ashe. Excellent 8 x10 B&W photo of Arthur Ashe mid serve on the court. Autograph most definitely legible but does trail a bit into the dark shadows of the shrubs in background. Certified authentic by James Spence & Associates. Mint. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 573		Ticket Stub from Joe Louis/Max Schmeling 1938 Fight at Yankee Stadium plus a Rocky Marciano vs Jersey Joe Walcott, Full Ticket. Ticket stub/fragment from June 22, 1938, Yankee Stadium re-match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling with 70,000 attending to see Louis knockout Schmeling in the first round. Plus Rocky Marciano vs Jersey Joe Walcott full unused ticket, Friday April 10, 1953 in very good to excellent condition where Marciano knocked out Walcott in two minutes. Estimated Value $3,000 - 600 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 574		Boxing Legends: Archive of 7 Signed Pieces by Muhammad Ali, 7 by Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Max Schmeling: Two (2) LOA's by James Spence. Treasure trove of autographs by boxing greats. Muhammad Ali, arguably the greatest, most influential athlete of the 20th Century. Seven signed images lifted from a biography spanning his early years. All of the autographs were obtained at the very same time so one has been authenticated by James Spence & Associates. The other six look exactly the same all dated by Ali, June 24th, 1982. The B&W images are terrific, the signatures bold and legible, the paper bright white and all suitable for framing. Jack Dempsey Seven signed pieces by the legendary Boxer and famed Broadway restaurateur in NYC (1935-1974). As six of the pieces were obtained at the same time, one portrait has been authenticated by James Spence and Associates. The seventh was obtained from Illinois Commercial Men's Association an 8 x 10" formal portrait that has a pre-printed signature, but Dempsey co-signed in blue Sharpie. The letter from the organization accompanies the photo. Three are photos lifted from a biography all very boldly signed, two 3 x 5" cards and one NY Times reprint with the headline "Dempsey Knocks Out Carpentier in the Fourth Round…Record Crowd of 90,000". Great collection. Max Schmeling, three boldly signed 3 x 5" cards. Joe Louis, etching on heavy stock with printed Joe Louis autograph, but he has co-signed in bright blue Sharpie. 11 x 8½". Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $930
Lot 575		Ali, Muhammad; Wonderful Inscription and Signature Dated 1984, on the Occasion of a Couple's 50th Wedding Anniversary, LOA by Spence (1942-2016) Widely regarded as one of the celebrated figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time Muhammad Ali remains one of the most collected sports legends in the world. Here Muhammad Ali has inscribed and signed on an autograph request on the occasion of a couple's 50th Wedding Anniversary. "Thank you, Muhammad Ali. Love is the net, where hearts are caught like fish. July 20, 84 (smiley face). 7 x 4" folded note with the number "50" on verso. Excellent condition. Inscription and signature certified authentic by James Spence and Associates. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 576		Muhammad Ali: Superior Autographed Everlast Boxing Glove with Authentication from James Spence & Associates (1942-2016) Muhammad Ali nicknamed "The Greatest", one of the most significant and celebrated figures of the 20th century and is frequently cited as the greatest athlete of all time. It is impossible to describe the impact he had in the last half of the 20th Century, but all anyone need do is watch his lighting of the Olympic Flame, all noise drowned out by tens of thousands cheering non-stop and the thrill for those watching at home. Because of his legendary status, his signature is forged unlike any other sports figures save for Babe Ruth and the internet is awash in fakes. Goldberg Auctions is pleased to offer this fine example certified authentic and with a Letter of Authenticity from James Spence and Associates. Signature is clean, bold and legible with the JSA hologram cert sticker just right of the Everlast logo with the LOA shipping with glove. We highly recommend this glove be displayed under UV resistant plexi to maintain the integrity and color of signature and glove. Mint. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $590
Lot 577		Sugar Ray Leonard, Autographed "Destiny at Caesars" World Middleweight Championship Ticket Stub, Hagler VS Leonard April 6, 1987. Marvelous Marvin Hagler (1954-March 14, 2021) and Sugar Ray Leonard (1956-), dubbed the "SuperFight" proved one of the most exciting but controversial split decisions in boxing with Leonard getting the win. "Destiny at Caesars" was deemed the "Fight of the Year" and "Upset of the Year" by The Ring. Offered is an original event ticket, Caesars Terrace ticket stub ($700) signed in gold Sharpie by Sugar Ray Leonard. Stub measures 7 x 4", in very good condition exhibiting normal wear and handling for a used ticket. The signature by Leonard is in gold Sharpie both bold and pristine. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 578		Rare, Vintage, Jeff Hamilton NFL Jacket Signed by Ten 1990s Sports Broadcasters Including Namath, Brown, Montana, Bradshaw, Aikman. Jeff Hamilton, French/American designer who found his calling designing NFL, NBA and collegiate team jackets known for their superior craftsmanship and expert use of color; some reaching prices over $5000. This exceptional vintage jacket was auctioned for a considerable amount in 1991 and was signed by NFL greats who also found themselves in the broadcast booth. Players signed are Joe Namath, Jim Brown, Fran Tarkenton, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Walter Payton, Terry Bradshaw, John Elway, Troy Aikman and O.J. Simpson. The jacket is in excellent pre-worn condition with all autographs executed in silver marker but do exhibit some "dusting" common with metallic pens. NOTE: We have been asked if the signatures are permanent and no, they could be removed by professional leather cleaner. To fix permanently, a clear fixative would be recommended. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 579		Football: 10+ Signed Pieces: Two x O.J. Simpson, Don Long, 3 x Wayne Hardin, Jay Berwanger, and Yale University 1912-1913. Fine collection of signed pieces involving football. 1.) Two signed pieces by O.J. Simpson, one an excellent color 8 x 10" photo of a very snowy game while playing with the Buffalo Bills against the New York Jets. Certified authentic by James Spence and Associates. The second O.J. Simpson is a Sports Illustrated cover dated October 29, 1973 inscribed and signed. 2.) Jay Berwanger: Star halfback for the University of Chicago and was the first winner of the Downtown Athletic Club Trophy in 1935; the next year renamed the Heisman Trophy. 1930's era autograph both signed, inscribed and then initialed, the sheet lifted from and autograph book. Berwanger was also the first player drafted into the NFL. 3.) Dave Long signed commemorative cover 4.) Three 3 signed 3 x 5" cards by Wayne Hardin, legendary football player but most certainly coach for the US Naval Academy and Temple University. Later in life he was a color commentator for CBS Sports. 6.) Three letters all involving Yale University Football 1912-1913: Vance McCormick Politician and Businessman, McCormick graduated from Yale's Sheffield Scientific School in 1893, and was given an honorary MA degree by the university in 1907. While at Yale he was a member of St. Anthony Hall. A born athlete and leader, he became captain of the class football and baseball teams his freshman year and was on the university football team his junior and senior years. William Lyon Phelps: Historic orator and professor at Yale University and when attending, a very active athelete. Thomas Shelvin to Henry H. Ketchum: Henry Holman "Hank" Ketcham was an American college football player who was a center and guard positions for the Yale Bulldogs football team of Yale University. Ketcham was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 1911 and 1912. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 580		Signed & Inscribed Photo by OJ Simpson #32 "Peace & Love". Inscribed and signed B&W photo "To Virginia, Peace & Love", O.J. Simpson" LOA by James Spence. Obtained by consignor in 1986 during tennis at a private home 8 x 10" Mint. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 581		Signed & Inscribed Photo by OJ Simpson #32 "My Best Wishes". Inscribed and signed B&W photo "To Leon, My Best Wishes, O.J. Simpson" LOA by James Spence. Obtained by consignor in 1986 during tennis at a private home. 8 x 10" mint. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 582		Collection of Vintage Original College Sports Programs and Signed Photos Some Very Rare Pieces: 1926 Stanford, 1st Heisman Trophy Winner & More. 1.) Rare Santa Clara vs. Stanford, November 9, 1926 Football in very good condition exhibiting minor handling and light soiling. 2.) Signed photo by the first Heisman Trophy winner (then called the Downtown Athletic Club) and changed the following year to the Heisman Trophy Memorial. The winner Jay Berwanger, graduated from the University of Chicago. In 1936, he was the first player ever drafted into the National Football League in its inaugural 1936 NFL draft. Scarce, 8 x 10" vintage re-strike photo from 1935 with Berwanger signing in upper left corner. 3.) Stanford Athletics program for the 1950s which has images of past greats on the cover. One is Hank Luisetti, considered one of the all time great basketball players 1900-1950 with many sports writers singling him out easily in the top three. Complimenting this program are two different vintage photographs 5 x 7" taken while Luisetti was at Stanford and both are signed. 4.) Air Force Academy VS California, Nov. 11, 1961 original program in superior condition. 5.) 1947 Pacific Coast Conference Football history for use by press covering the the first 30 years. 6.) 1914 College of the Pacific campus calendar in near pristine condition. 7.) Near pristine Air Force Academy VS California, November 11, 1961 game program. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 583		Clay Mathews Signed Men's NFL/Nike Green Bay Packers Jersey. Clay Mathews III, outside linebacker who played 11 seasons in the National Football League. The six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro has played primarily with the Green Bay Packers. Offered is an XL, NFL and Nike authentic Green Bay packers jersey, still with all tags (retail price $135) in mint condition and signed by Mathews in the center in the middle of the "2". All numbers and letters are sewn, not screen-printed. Mint condition. Estimated Value $200 - 400 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 584		Three Signed Footballs: Carson Palmer, Teyo Johnson and Justin Vargas and one Display all on Official Wilson NFL Footballs. Three Signed Footballs: Carson Palmer issued by Press Pass Authentication and Teyo Johnson and Justin Vargas both from South Bay Baseball Cards, Inc in Southern California. Lot also includes a custom football display, plexi top which sits on oak wood base. All in excellent condition with signatures in black Sharpie. Estimated Value $100 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 585		Joe Montana: Vintage Original Boldly Signed Wheaties Mint, Proof Box, Never Used, Never Folded. 1991. Joe Montana; Vintage, 1991, San Francisco 49ers signed Wheaties Box. This is a proof run, box has never been folded obviously unused and would look great framed. 17 x 23". Estimated Value $100 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 586		Wayne Gretzky Signed LA Kings Hockey, Old Upper Deck Hologram. Wayne Gretzke signed LA Kings hockey puck from Upper Deck. Old UD hologram BAA39519 on verso. UD notified us that they can't issue new certification documents. Puck is sealed in presentation case and is in mint condition. Further the signature in silver Flair pen has no dusting or smearing which is a chronic problem on pucks. Estimated Value $300 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 587		Indianapolis and Grand Prix Racing; Seven Signed Books by Race Car Greats & Authors Including Bobby Unser, Johnny Rutherford, Janet Guthrie & More. Definitely for the racing fan, most especially the Indianapolis 5OO or the British Grand Prix: 1.) Lone Star Jr. Autobiography of Johnny Rutherford, signed by Rutherford hard bound with jacket, Nmint. 2.) Janet Guthrie Life at Full Throttle, signed by Guthrie, hard back with jacket, NMINT. 3.) Bobby Unser "Winners Are Driven" signed by Unser, hard back with jacket NMINT. 4.) Nigel Mansell autobiography signed by Mansell, likely the greatest, most popular driver in British Grand Prix History hard back, with jacket N.Mint. 5.) Mel Kenyon Story "A Hand for the Wheel" signed by Kenyon and author Jack Albinson, soft bound, Nmint 6.) My Road to Indy by Len Sutton limited edition of 500, signed by Sutton, hard back gloss cover. Nmint. 7.) Indy 500 Memories, an oral history by all the greats, signed by authors Art Garner and Marc B. Spiegel . Estimated Value $100 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 588		Champion Athletes: 5 Signed Pieces by Arthur Ashe, plus Bob Mathias, Ben Hogan, Althea Gibson, Minnesota Fats, Evel Knievel 16 Signatures. Collection of Great Athletes of the 20th Century. 1.) Five pieces signed by tennis great Arthur Ashe. All obtained at the same time, one has been authenticated by James Spence and Associates. all the others also signed in green fine point ink, the images lifted from a biography. 2.) Typed letter signed by Olympic champion, actor and Congressman, Bob Mathias on a film studio letterhead while filming in Rome. 3.) George Best signed autograph page plus a portrait card from the National Portrait Gallery, London. Best is considered one of the all-time great players with Manchester United if not one of the best in the history of the sport. 4.) Althea Gibson, three inscribed and signed autographs by the great tennis and golfer, influential in breaking color barriers in both sports. 5.) Minnesota Fats, (Rudolph Wanderone) signed Atlantic City Brighton Hotel & Casino which became the Sands about a year later so that dates this piece 1980-81. Wanderone co-opted the name during the immense popularity of The Hustler. 6.) Florence Chadwick long distance swimmer, swam the English Channel successfully in 1950. Beautifully signed engraving dated 1975 printed on 8 x 10 stock. 7.) Gertrude Trudy Ederle very famous English Channel swimmer, August 6, 1926, 35 miles in 14½ hours. 8.) Ben Hogan Signed 3 x 5" card with an excellent 8 x 10 color photo. 9.) Mary Lou Retton signed 8 x 10" 10.) Evel Knievel typed letter signed dated May 7, 1984. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold