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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 622		Wilt Chamberlain and (then) Lew Alcindor: Two Very Scarce Vintage Original United Press International Photos (UPI). Early vintage original news photos can be very hard to find. Offered are two vintage original UPI photos with photo credits clearly stamped on verso of both. 1.) From February 27th, 1957 a photo of Wilt Chamberlain in his University of Kansas uniform prior to leaving to play with the Harlem Globetrotters and then onto the pros. Dated with captions line on verso and UPI licensing stamp with terms of use. 2.) From May 4, 1965, while still in high school (and prior to changing his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Fall of 1971), "Basketball prep star Lew Alcindor sits in his Russian History Class at Power Memorial Academy after announcing he plans to enter UCLA next fall. The seven-foot-one-inch Alcindor will give the UCLA Bruins their first really big man in recent basketball history. Large UPI Telephoto stamp with terms and conditions for use, but also a Central Press Association stamp and date of May 5, 1965". Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details	Realized $128
Lot 623		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 $300 - 500 View details	Realized $250
Lot 624		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 $300 - 500 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details	Unsold
Lot 625		12 Baseball Tickets and Stubs, Mark McGuire, Cal Ripkin Record, and Pete Rose Hits. An assortment of baseball ticket 1943 World Series Yankees Vs Cardinals Game One 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 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	Realized $300
Lot 626		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	Realized $188
Lot 627		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 $300 - 500 View details	Realized $225
Lot 628		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 $100 - 300 View details	Unsold
Lot 629		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	Unsold
Lot 630		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 $100 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details	Realized $38
Lot 631		Hank Aaron Signed Baseball ca. 1994-1999 in Very Clean Condition, Slight Even Toning, LOA by James Spence Authetication (1934-2021) Hank Aaron, inducted into the Baseball HOF in 1982 with nearly 100% of the first voting ballot had a legendary career with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves. But nothing in his history can compare with his 715th homerun to beat Babe Ruth's Record on April 8, 1974 which proved a landmark cultural event. Single signed Rawlings Official National League baseball in very clean condition ca. 1994-1999. LOA by James Spence Authentication. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details	Unsold
Lot 632		Large Collection of 180 + Baseball Autographs all on 3 x 5" Cards Many Signed by Multiple Players. 4 Letters of Authenticity by James Spence Authentication. One of the more interesting collections of baseball signatures we have received to date. Know there are over 180 Autographs many multiples of Hall of Famers All of the signatures are on 3 x 5" cards many having multiple signatures. Joe DiMaggio (HOF) Hank Aaron (HOF), Stan Musial (HOF), Sandy Koufax (HOF) Bob Lemon (HOF) Cool "Papa" Bell (HOF) Buck Leonard (HOF), Lou Boudreau (HOF) Bob Feller (HOF) Duke Snider (HOF) Ernie Banks (HOF) Joe Sewell (HOF) Luke Appling (HOF) Edd Rouche (HOF) Warren Spahn (HOF) Whitey Ford (HOF) Hank Greenberg (HOF) Pete Rose, Babe Birrer, Mark Belanger, Clay Bryant, Jim Beauchamp, Cecil Garriott, Johnny Hopp and many many more. Many of these Hall of Famers appear throughout this collection several times. ***There are a very few cases where a card has one non-malicious secretarial signature while the other four or five are authentic. Amazing collection taking years to assemble. The multiple signed cards have so many baseball greats. We recommend highly to view in person. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 View details	Realized $575
Lot 633		Mickey Mantle: Extremely Clean Single Signed Baseball, James Spence Authentication. Very desirable, very clean Mickey Mantle signed baseball, beautifully centered in the "Sweet Spot". Executed in blue ballpoint pen likely the late 1980s, ball has only the slightest hint of scattered toning on this Rawlings (Costa Rica) Official American League baseball. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 634		1945 Brooklyn Dodgers Team Signed Ball, 23 Signatures. LOA by James Spence Authentication, 1/7/2019. 1945 Brooklyn Dodgers team signed Spalding baseball. Ball boasts 22 authentic signatures and one non-malicious club house signature (Leo Durocher) as certified and authenticated by James Spence Authentication. Key signatures included are Ralph Branca, Les Webber, Dixie Walker, Eddie Stanky, Curt Davis and Chuck Dressen. All signed in steel-tip fountain pen. Ball at some point was coated with a varnish to protect the integrity of the signatures which are on the whole, very legible. in 1945, the Dodgers came in 3rd in the National League. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 635		Willie Mays and Reggie Jackson: Pair of Baseballs Signed by These Great Hall of Famers, Authenticated by JSA and Extremely Clean. Extremely clean, single signed baseballs: 1.) Willie Mays (91 Years Old) : Exceptionally clean signature in blue ballpoint pen on a Rawlings (Costa Rica) ball centered in the 'Sweet Spot". No toning, no dings, scrapes etc. Letter of Authenticity by James Spence Authentication. Late 1980s very early 90s. 2.) Reggie Jackson (75 Years Old) Equally clean baseball in blue ballpoint film 1980s With JSA Authentication card and sticker. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $320
Lot 636		Notebook Three: Collection of 26 Nicely Matted and Presented Autographs by Baseball Players 1920s-1980s, 26 Total, Several HOF. Beautifully kept collection of 26 autographs by baseball players reaching back to the 1920s to 1980's all presented in mats with photos/baseball cards/illustrations. Two have been authenticated pulled at random: Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford both with letters of authenticity by James Spence Authentication. Also included are: Luke Appling, a double signed mat with Don Larsen and Yogi Berra, Dom DiMaggio, Booby Thomsen, Bob Skinner, Phil Rizzuto, Billy Loes, Dean Chance, Bill White, Marty Marion, Randy Jackson, Jim Hearn, Jim Northrup, Craig Nettles and more. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 637		Notebook One: Collection of 26 Nicely Matted and Presented Autographs by Baseball Players 1920s-1980s, 26 Total, Several HOF. Fantastic collection of 26 autographs by baseball players reaching back to the 1920s to 1980's all presented in mats with photos/baseball cards/illustrations. Two have been authenticated pulled at random: Joe Sewell of the Yankees and James "Cool Papa" Bell star of the Negro League with Letters of Authentication by James Spence. Also included are: Billy Herman, Cookie Lavagetto, Dom Dimaggio, Ralph Houk, Cal Abrams, Billy Williams, Bob Feller, Cletis Boyer, Lloyd Waner, Lou Boudreau, Eddie Stanley, Bob Friend, Ernie Harwell (broadcaster) and more. All signatures in mint condition, the mats in perfect condition and professionally done. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 638		Notebook Two: Collection of 26 Nicely Matted and Presented Autographs by Baseball Players 1920s-1980s, 26 Total, Several HOF. Outstanding collection of 26 autographs by baseball players reaching back to the 1920s to 1980's all presented in mats with photos/baseball cards/illustrations. Two have been authenticated pulled at random: Bob Feller and Yogi Berra both certified by James Spence Authentication. Also included are: Jessie Haines, Don Larsen Ralph Terry, Willie Stargill, plus Ray Dandridge, Buck Leonard and Monte Irvin (Negro League), Bob Lemon, Don Larsen, Lefty Gomez, Ralph Kiner, Billy Herman, Lefty Grove, Jocko Conlan HOF umpire, Ralph Houk manager and more. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 639		1989 NY Mets Team Signed Baseball, 30 Signatures, with LOA by James Spence Authentication. 1988 NY Mets team signed Rawlings baseball, 30 signatures total in black ball point pen. Included are Gary Carter (HOF), Daryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Lenny Dykstra, Kevin McReynolds, Howard Johnson, David Cone, Greg Jeffries, Frank Viola and Dwight Gooden. Letter of authenticity by James Spence Authentication. All in blue ballpoint pen and extremely clean and legible. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 640		East Coast Baseball: Individually Signed Balls By Duke Snider and Ralph Branca plus Eight Yankees Programs: ca. 1950. Exceptionally clean, white signed baseball by Duke Snider (with a Topps 150 baseball card), a very clean signed baseball by Ralph Branca (COA Sports Collectibles) and Eight (8) NY Yankee programs: Three (3) from 1949 two with score cards clean both against Philadelphia and one with card removed. One (1) from 1950 against Boston scorecard only partially filled in, Three (3) from 1953 Detroit, Boston and Chicago scorecards partially or fully filled in and One (1) from 1955 against Boston, scorecard partially filled in. All of the 1949 have notebook hole punches. Estimated Value $400 - 700 View details	Unsold
Lot 641		Los Angeles Dodgers: Two Team Signed Balls 1977-78 and One Unsigned Official 75th World Series Rawlings Baseball. Two Los Angeles Dodgers signed team balls from 1977-1978 where the Dodgers met the Yankees twice in a row in the World Series but were out scored. The ball with the signature by Tommy Lasorda boasts bolder signatures, but both are quite legible. Included are: Tom Lasorda (on one) Tommy John, Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Manny Mota, Lance Rautzhan, Doug Rau, Don Sutton, Jerry Grote, Johnny Oates, Lee Lacy, Rick Monday, Dusty Baker, Steve Yeager, Ed Goodson, and more. Also included is the 75th World Series Official Baseball in excellent condition from 1978. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 642		1988 NY Mets Team Signed Baseball, 30 Signatures, American League East Champions with LOA by James Spence Authentication. 1988 NY Mets team signed Rawlings baseball, 30 signatures total in black ball point pen. Included are Gary Carter (HOF), Daryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Lenny Dykstra, Kevin McReynolds, Howard Johnson, Kevin Elster, David Cone, Mookie Wilson and Dwight Gooden. Letter of authenticity by James Spence Authentication. Light fadeing. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 643		Two (2) T-206 Piedmont Baseball Cards: Bugs Raymond, NY Nationals and George McBride, Washington Senators. Both in VG Condition. Pair of T-206 Piedmont baseball cards 1909-1910. Ungraded due to expense but conservatively assessed these would grade 2-3 great for a starter collection. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $320
Lot 644		Twenty-Five (25) 1951 Bowman Baseball Cards and Two (2) 1952 Cards including Hofs Williams, Feller, Rizzuto, Irvin and Fox. Collection of 25 1951 Bowman baseball cards all ungraded. Conservatively assessing, these all fall in the 2-3 graded range. There are four HOfs in the 1951 cards, Ted Williams, Bob Feller, Phil Rizzuto and Monte Irwin. Of the two 1952 cards, Nelson Fox. The other players included are Garagiola, Avila, Brissie, Chapman, 2 x Coan, Haynes, Mele, Kuzava, Law, Kennedy, Mapes, 2 x D. Mitchell, Munger, Pafko, Rosen, Stewart, Terwilliger, 2 x Tipton and Zoldak. Bruce Edwards is the remaining 1952 card. Estimated Value $400 - 700 View details	Realized $435
Lot 645		Mickey Mantle Vintage Collectible: Original 1962 Topps Mickey Mantle Bucks Insert in Near to Mint Condition. Very sharp and fresh 1962 Topps Baseball Bucks insert of Mickey Mantle, the key to the set. The 1962 Topps Baseball Bucks set consisted of 96 baseball Bucks that measure 1¾x 4". The "Bucks" were originally packaged in their own penny-packs, or folded and inserted into wax packs of 1962 Topps regular issue baseball cards. This example has been stored flat and properly archived for decades and while it has the normal factory fold it has now rendered all but invisible. Quality baseball collectible for any level of collector that is increasing in demand. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 646		Rare Mickey Mantle Matchbook Covers Including Near Mint, 1960 Holiday Inn and Three Autographed Photos, Two by Bob Feller One by Stan Musial. Three collectible match book covers for collectors of Mickey Mantle epehemera, one highly prized. 1.) 1958 Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drink endorsement on matchbook cover in fine condition with Yoo-Hoo Offer very legible on verso. 2.) Very Scarce 1960 Mickey Mantle's Holiday Inn in Joplin, Missouri in near to MINT condition. 3.) Mickey Mantle's restaurant matchbook in very good condition with breaks at fold lines otherwise okay. 4.) Two 8 x 10 signed photos by Bob Feller and one by Stan Musial. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 647		Mickey Mantle Collection: Topps Mini-Posters, Stickers, Mantle Day Program, Aurora Vision Recording and 20 Vintage Re-Strike 8x10 Photos. Collection of Mickey Mantle collectibles, a bit off the radar but prized by his fan base as well as 20 excellent 8 x 10" re-strike photos both B&W and color. Collectibles include: Auroravision recording from 1962 (very fine condition, soft crease in bottom right corner and fleabite at tip), June 8, 1969 A DAY TO REMEMBER YANKEE STADIUM, Mickey Mantle Day, 1967 (mint condition) Topps mini-poster #6 (just about mint, overall toning) Unsigned Mantle Claridge Hotel and Casino card (very fine+), Vintage Mantle card at bat 4 x 6" (very good), and vintage photo 5 x 7" holding bat (mint). The 8 x 10 photos are in excellent condition and are of various photographs throughout his career. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Realized $192
Lot 648		Carl Erskine; Los Angeles Dodgers Uniform, Cap, Signed Photo and Hand Written Note. Carl Erskine (1926-) celebrated pitcher who played his entire career for the Brooklyn and LA Dodgers, Erskine still holds the record for the most strikeouts in a single game during the World Series. Post career, Erskine coached for 12 years at Anderson College and authored two books. Offered is a complete LA Dodgers #17 uniform (Goodman athletic wear size 46 from Erskine, Pants 36/ 28 with Erskine #17 hand printed inside waist) a new Dodgers cap (Authentic Collection Size 7¼) and some great photos with descriptions handwritten on verso of the players present and the game played. Also included are practice pants, 10 newer sports cards featuring Erskine, a portrait photo, boldly signed by Erskine and a handwritten note on his casual letterhead. Fantastic collection assembled by one of the most generous and respected gentleman to ever play the game. Estimated Value $500 - 800 Sports Collection, Museum of World Treasures, Kansas City. View details	Unsold
Lot 649		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 $1,000 - 2,000 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details	Unsold
Lot 650		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 $500 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 651		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 $400 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 652		Super Bowl XXXII: Denver Broncos over Green Bay Packers Vince Lombardi Trophy Signed by John Elway. Outstanding collectible certainly for Denver Broncos fans or ANY fan of football, a (replica) Vince Lombardi Trophy, very well made, of highly polished stainless steel and marble. While Tiffany & Co. make the real Lombardi Trophy, this premium replica is the next best thing. Etched on face of pedestal reads "VINCE LOMBARDI TROPHY (NFL Logo) SUPER BOWL XXXII Qualcom Stadium San Diego January 26, 1998 DENVER BRONCOS 31 GREEN BAY PACKERS 24. On the affixed plaque across the length and width of the base is a Bronco's helmet and Superbowl XXXII logo reads John Elway 12/22 123 Yards Passing 1 Running Touchdown with Elway signing boldly in blue Sharpie with authentication by James Spence. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Realized $263
Lot 653		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 $75 - 400 From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details	Realized $63
Lot 654		New England Patriots: Signed Color Photo by Coach Bill Belichick, Signed Jersey by Rob Gronkowski. 1.) Superb signed 8 x 10" color photo by Bill Belichick shaking hands with owner, Robert Kraft. Belichick is not the easiest autograph to get. " To Ben Bill Belichick, Pats" (Certified by Beckett Authentication D35795) 2. Signed jersey by Rob Gronkowski (Beckett Authentication #J72147). Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Realized $192
Lot 655		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 $75 - 150 View details	Unsold
Lot 656		Collection of 104 Mostly Sterling Silver Commemorative Olympic Coins from Around The World, 1980s-1990s, Uncirculated or Proof 80+ ozt. Painstakingly collected accumulation of 104 Olympic (and some World Cup) commemorative coins from around the world (No US). There are about 12-15 Copper Nickel, the bulk are sterling silver or .999 fineness. But as collectible pieces, the value of many of these coins far exceed melt value with most prices ranging from $30 to several well past $75. Countries/Regions include China, Vietnam, Arab Republic, Cook Islands, Isle of Man (World Cup), Gibralter (World Cup) Turks and Calicos, The Caribbean, Cuba, Maldeves, Latvia, Slovenia, Magyar, Balkans, Scandinavia, Pacific Islands, Samoa and more. Almost all in individual coin capsules, some in paper sleeves the vast majority uncirculated or proof. Great opportunity for show dealeers and individual on-line sales. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500 View details	Realized $1,156
Lot 657		Collection of Signed Photos by Acclaimed Athletes: Muhammad Ali, Floyd Patterson, Willie Mays, Phil Rizzuto, Red Holzman, George Foreman + More. Diverse collection of mostly signed photos by outstanding athletes all pieces and signatures in excellent condition. 1.) Muhammad Ali, inscribed and signed 8 x 10 color photo with LOA by Beckett Authentication 2.) Willie Mays signed 8 x 10 "Best Wishes, Willie Mays" with LOA by PSA/DNA (minor fading) 3.) Phil Rizzutto HOF Centerfielder signed 3 x 5" card with Global Authentication 4.) Floyd Patterson signed cover 5.) Red Holzman handwritten and signed note about being inducted into the NBA Hall Of Fame. 6.) Rod Carew boldly signed postcard of his cover on TIME magazine. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000 View details	Realized $250
Lot 658		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 $300 - 500 View details	Realized $200
Lot 659		Three Signed Photos: Arthur Ashe and Two by OJ Simpson, All Certified by James Spence and Associates. Excellent 8 x 10 B&W photos. One by the gentleman of tennis, Arthur Ashe. Two (2) by O.J. Simpson inscribed and boldly signed while young (not pictured) Certified authentic by James Spence & Associates. Mint. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Unsold