Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 18

Sports Autographs & Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1087		Crosetti, Frank. Signed Photograph ("Frank Crosetti"). Black and white modern reprint, 8 x 10", n.p., "1932." A full-length picture of Crosetti at bat in his Yankee uniform. Extremely fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
Lot 1088		Crosetti, Frank (1910-2002) First as an invaluable player, and then as a coach, Frank Crosetti was with the Yankees longer than anyone in the organization's history. Crosetti's 2002 passing marked the end of an era. Signed Photograph ("Frank Crosetti"). Black and white modern reprint, 6 x 9", n.p., n.d. Inscribed "Best Wishes," this head and shoulders portrait of Crosetti in his Yankee's uniform captures the energy he radiated. Album page residue on verso, else fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
Lot 1089		Scarce Joe Louis Hair Pomade in Tin Cannister. Chicago, Illinois, c. 1940's. Circular tin, printed in four colors, has "Joe Louis" picture on the top, in a field of yellow. Printed in green, red, and dark brown, the lid reads reads, "It's Sensational…Joe Lewis Hair Pomade for Men, contains lanolin. Joe Louis Products Co., Distributor, 6 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, Ill., Net Wt. 3 3/4 oz." Back of tin in red, with text in dark brown. Exterior of container in extraordinary condition, with only some trivial occasional rubbing. Interior with contents intact and untouched! Width: 3 1/8". Very rare to find in this condition. Alabama-born Joseph Louis Barrow, the legendary "Brown Bomber," is considered by many to be the finest heavyweight champion in the history of boxing. He held the world's heavyweight title from June 22, 1937 until June 25, 1948, where he set a division record of 25 successful title defenses. Along with his boxing successes came enormous popularity. He was respected by Americans of all color, and this a decade before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $40
Lot 1090		1930. New York Yankee signed team ball. 13 signatures all clear and bold. Ruth on the sweet spot very bold. Key signatures include: Gehreg, Chapman, Combs, Dickey and Pennock. Signed on official American League ball. A great ball. Excellent to Near Mint. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 1091		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1092		1948 Brooklyn Dodgers Signed Team Ball. There are 27 signatures on this Official League ball. Ball and signatures are in excellent to near mint condition. Leo Durocher and Jackie Robinson signed on the sweet spot. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1093		1952 New York Giants Signed Team Ball. There are 28 signatures on this Official National League ball. Ball and signatures near mint condition. Leo Durocher's name is on the sweet spot but faded. All other signatures are mostly bold and very clear. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 1094		1954 New York Giants Signed Team Ball. There are 26 signatures. They include Durocher, Mays, Wilhelm, and Irvin. The ball is in excellent condition and most of the signatures are clear. The Giants won the World Championship in 1954 and Mays was MVP. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1095		Signed Boston Braves Baseball 1948. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1096		Ali, Muhammad. Typed Letter Signed ("Muhammad Ali"), two pages, quarto, n.p., November 21, 1978. To Harold J. Smith, president of Muhammad Ali Amateur Track and Boxing Clubs, in Los Angeles, regarding a "Down Under Tour" being planned. Ali expresses his approval: "I believe that you and the Club are doing a terrific job in getting this Nation ready for the 1980 Olympics in Moscow…I am willing to fight a four round exhibition against Joe Frazier or Jimmy Ellis in Hawaii on February 3, and against Jimmy Ellis in Auckland and Sidney when the Club fights there…." Ali adds that the letter is not a contract but "an expression of my intent to support the Club, and is all subject to a formal agreement being worked out…." Signed on the second page and initialed "M.A." at the top of the first page. Some ink smudging on first page; file holes and staple mark. Accompanied by a blank, embossed "Muhammad Ali" letterhead and envelope. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 1097		Moore, Archie (1913-1998) U.S. boxer who turned pro in 1936 and fought for 27 years, knocking out more opponents--141--than anyone in the history of boxing. He became the light heavyweight champion in 1952 and held the crown until 1962. He is the only man to have fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali., and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. Autograph Letter Signed ("Archie Moore"), three pages, quarto, British Columbia, May 14, 1980. A wonderful, chatty letter to Norman Henry about jazz and boxing. He starts by naming jazz musicians such as "Hamp," Clark Terry, Thad Jones, "Diz" and others, and tells why he thinks "Diz" is the greatest, then turns to boxing: "…Anthony…can put together combinations that are more deadly than Sugar Ray Leonard. I taught him how in Nigeria for nine months. I made him box the great Ishola…the No. 1 amateur boxer in Nigeria…." He goes on to remember the hard times he went through as a young boxer and asks Norm to always feed young fighers: "…I'll always remember, here I was a veteran, 33 yrs old a great fighter no 1, in the world ranking, had borrowed train fare from my mom…I was hongry as a bitch wolf. You and Bob Montgomery, then the current light weight champ of the world…passing me & my friend Flash Gordon…then he [Bob] said 'we're going to lunch.' For years, I hated even the 'lightwgth' division…." Written in black and blue ink. Accompanied by transmittal envelope. Estimated Value $150 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 1098		1978 Pro Bowl Gamebook, Ball, and Coaches' Shirt. Playbook from Los Angeles Rams head coach Chuck Knox for the January 22, 1978 NFL Pro Bowl game in which the National Football Conference beat the American Football Conference 14-13. It contains 40 pages of rosters, defensive formations, terminology, coverages, and plays, as well as an introduction by Chuck Knox. There is a brief annotation on one side of a document divider, presumably by Eddie Brown, the safety and kick return specialist for the Washington Redskins to whom this book originally belonged, and minor toning; otherwise, in exceptional condition. In 1978, each of the NFL players selected for the NFC team received a playbook from Knox's coaching staff. Offensive players received black playbooks; defensive players received red books. The players were required to return the playbooks by January 23rd to be shredded. All but two books were destroyed, this one and an offensive playbook assigned to the late Walter Payton. Brown's book was kept as a souvenir by a former staff member in the Rams organization. The playbook is accompanied by an NFL football which was actually used in the game and has the final score emblazoned on it, as well as a blue mesh, short-sleeved coaches' shirt with "NFC Pro Bowl 1978" on the front. These three items represent a unique offering of golden-era NFL memorabilia. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1099		Los Angeles Rams' History. Representing three decades of the Rams, this lot starts off with a large-format 1965 Rams yearbook, makes a hit with a 1977 team autographed ball and moves into the 1980s with a 1985 Los Angeles Rams Fortieth Anniversary Yearbook. 12 x 12" with a great color shot of Merlin Olson on the cover, the 1965 Yearbook is full of pictures and facts about the team -- in a hip 1960s style with cool graphics. Many of the pictures are full or half pages, making them great mementos. Minor wear, mostly to the edges with some scuffing to the cover; two of the "Rammer Special Certificates" (good for discounts at participating shops and restaurants!) are missing in the back pages, otherwise very good condition. Signed by 37 members of the 1977 team, including Joe Namath, Fred Dryer, Cullen Bryant and Jack Youngblood, this presentation football has a decorative inscription in black ink on the single white field: "Best Wishes 1977 LA Rams". Minor scuffing to white area, including one 1½" gouge at the "A" in Rams. There is very minor fading and bleeding of the signatures. Overall, very good condition. The grand finale of this lot is the 1985 yearbook, featuring the Rams' 40th Anniversary. Full of color pictures of the current coaches and players, the book also features a long article about the history of the Rams and a story about the Fearsome Foursome. Fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1100		L. A. Rams Coaches' Shirt and Roman Gabriel Signed Photo. White-with-blue-trim coaches' shirt, worn by a member of head coach Henry Knox' staff for one year only, 1976. The shirt is mesh, with short sleeves, and has a blue and gold helmet insignia above "RAMS." The "X-Large" shirt has a tag affixed inside the neck: "Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the Los Angeles Rams National Football Conference by Sand-Knit." Also, a black and white 5 x 7" Photograph of Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel (1962-72) Signed, "A champion gives a 110%! / Roman Gabriel / LA Rams." Both Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 1101		Football Signed By Hall of Famers. Wilson football signed by six members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame: "Bob Lilly #74," "Mel Blount 47," "Don Maynard '13'," "Johnny Unitas 19," "Terry Bradshaw 12," and "Sonny Jurgensen #9." All of the athletes used the same blue pen to sign in the white quarter of the football, which is housed in a lucite display case with a black base and clear top. Pristine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1102		Los Angeles Rams Autographed Ball (1977). Lot of two items from the NFC West Champion Rams. The first items is a 1976 Los Angeles Rams team photograph in fine condition. (Take a look at those haircuts!) Our second items is a presentation football autographed in red ink by 50 of the 1977 Rams including Jim Youngblood, Jack Youngblood, Pat Haden, Harold Jackson, Jim Jodat, Nolan Cromwell and Charles Young. There is minor soil and scuffing on the ball, and the signatures have faded somewhat, but the overall condition is good to very good. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 1103		1970s Bob Pulford Los Angeles Kings Worn Jersey. Bob Pulford's early 1970s purple and gold jersey. Long sleeves, with the number "20" on the back. Tagged under the front hem by Rawlings, size 48. Some scuff marks from wear and a couple of small repairs. Hall of Famer Pulford was a former captain and coach for the Kings; he was with the team 1970-72. He later became General Manager for the Chicago Blackhawks. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 1104		1970s Los Angeles Kings Hockey Pucks. Twenty-two unused NHL hockey pucks made for the Los Angeles Kings in Canada by Viceroy Mfg. Co. Ltd., early 1970s. The pucks are contained in the original two boxes, eleven to a box. The Kings' name and crown insignia are on one side of each puck; the NHL insignia and the name of the company are on the other side. This type of puck is no longer used, making these a nice collectible lot. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 1105		Sports. 41 photographs signed and inscribed by athletics from baseball, football, and basketball and some 24 business and other cards signed by sports figures or sports-associated figures (coaches, etc.) Photos include Reggie Jackson (5), Tommy John, Frank Robinson, Willie Davis, Daryl Strawberry (2), Joe Girardi (5), Steve Garvey (2), Joe Montana and Dennis Rodman (5). All are near mint. Cards include: Gale Sayers, Rosey Grier, Fred Roberts, Dottie Kamenshek and Lavonne Paire (from the 1943-54 All Girls League), John Wooden, Tom Landry, Jerry Buss, Chick Hearn, and others, all fine. Estimated Value $100 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 1106		Tilden, William Tatem "Big Bill" (1893-1953) U.S. tennis player who dominated the game in the 1920s. He won seven U.S. men's singles championships, three Wimbledon singles championships, and two professional titles, as well as many doubles and mixed doubles titles and 21 of 28 Davis Cup matches. Known for his overpowering play and temperamental personality, he was one of the most colorful sports figures of his time. Autograph Letter Signed ("Bill"), 3 pages, 8 x 5", Saugus, California, October 24, 1949. In pencil, to Marrion and Bratto Anderson. In part, "…It was a swell visit…I have not see [sic] Bratto so well &…full of confidence as today…I'm very pleased he & Bobby are in the finals…win the tournament. I'll be pulling for you…." With envelope and a photo of a signed picture of Tilden holding a trophy. Fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1107		Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) Hand-tinted Photograph of "the Manassa Mauler," 19 x 24", framed to 24 x 28½". A young Dempsey, dressed in white boxing trunks, takes off his robe. Written in the lower right background, probably by the photographer, is "To Jack from Taps." Extremely fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 1108		A Delightful Concert Roller Organ. United States, c. 1900-1915. The Organ consists of a neatly made oak case with lifting front glass panel, a spindle to hold a music roll, and a crank handle to simultaneously drive the twin air bellows and turn the music roll. The rolls ("rollers") with raised steel pins, which would operate the instrument's twenty air valve keys. At the back, another panel in plain wood provides access to the crankshaft for lubrication. Piece in very fine condition and apparently in working order, but needs a little tightening or adjustment. Beveled glass pane perhaps a replacement. One of bellows is stamped "FEB 28 1912," likely the date of manufacture. Comes with 40 "rollers," or music rolls, including such favorites as "See Saw Waltz," "Everybody Works but Father," "Oh Susanah," "Bringing in the Sheaves," and much, much more. Lot of 41 pieces. Late in the 1880's, the Autophone Company of Ithaca, New York, began manufacturing a line of hand-cranked roller reed organs. The earliest models had exposed bellows. Later with the vacuum-operated, twin-bellows models, the instruments were called "The Roller Organ" or "The American Music Box". At the bottom end, the least expensive model was "The Gem Roller Organ," which saw production levels of tens of thousands in a single year, with retail prices as low as $3.25. Sales volume was made possible by contracting with such distributors as Sears Roebuck and Company, who featured models under their own name, as well as several private labels, sometime adding their own brand name. The 20-note music rolls ("rollers") were mass produced and could be priced as low as 18 cents each, often less than the price of ordinary sheet music! Also, a music catalog of over 1200 titles aided sales. Next up in the product line, was the "Concert Roller Organ", which also sold as the "Chautauqua Roller Organ." These used the same 20-note Rollers as the Gem, but these were available in larger and more ornate walnut or oak cases, with a glass front cover. These sold for as little as $7.60, but often averaged about $10 or $12. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1109		A Fine, Working Edison Phonograph. New Jersy, c. 1910. Perhaps a Model B or E, with last patent date of May 22, 1906. Massively built to last! In rugged oak case, with detachable, handled lid. The machine the height of simplicity, with hand-cranked spring-would motor, with speed regulator. The spindle frame for the geared drive heavy and rugged, with swing out arm for removing and centering the recorded cylinder, plus a latch for disengaging the belt drive. The "reproducer," the audio diaphragm also with a swivel latch for precise lowering of the needle on to the cylinder, along with black metal horn for sound amplification. In excellent condition, and in full working order, complete with black hard wax cylinder -- "M1174 - Kerry Mills, Barn Dance, Duet." Case width: 16". Horn length: 32". The phonograph was the byproduct of Edison's work on two other inventions, the telegraph and the telephone. In 1877, Edison was working on a machine that would transcribe telegraphic messages by using indentations on paper tape, as a means for operating later repeat telegraph transmissions. This caused Edison to consider that a telephone message could also be recorded in a similar fashion. He experimented with a diaphragm which had an embossing point and was held against rapidly-moving paraffin paper, later changing the paper to a metal cylinder wrapped with tin foil. Edison eventually gave a sketch of his envisioned machine to his mechanic, John Kreusi, to build. Kreusi supposedly had a working model within 30 hours. Edison immediately tested the machine by speaking the nursery rhyme into the mouthpiece, "Mary had a little lamb." And the rest was history. The invention was put into limited production. As a novelty, the machine was an instant success, but it was difficult to operate, and the foil wrapped cylinders proved more than fragile. The public's interest waned, and Edison became more engrossed in his work on the incandescent light bulb. In the void left by Edison, others moved in to improve the phonograph. To remedy this the Edison Phonograph Company was formed on October 8, 1887, to market Edison's machine. He introduced the Improved Phonograph by May of 1888, shortly followed by the Perfected Phonograph, both utilizing recorded cylinders of hard wax. These early machines served more as dictaphones. By 1892 improved cylinders of "brown wax" appeared and Edison increased the entertainment offerings on his cylinders. In 1894, Edison declared bankruptcy for the North American Phonograph Company, a move that enabled him to buy back the rights to his invention. With this settled, by 1896, he started the National Phonograph Company which would manufacture phonographs for home entertainment use. A year later, the Edison Standard Phonograph was manufactured. This was the first phonograph to carry the Edison logo. By this time the prices for the machines had significantly lessened from its early days, down to $20 for the Standard model. Columbia, one of Edison's chief competitors, abandoned the cylinder market in 1912. In spite of Edison's preference for the recording cylinder, with its superior sound, its continued drawbacks nevertheless forced him to conceded to this reality. In 1913 when he announced the manufacture of the Edison Disc Phonograph. Afterwards Edison issued both discs and cylinders until the demise of the company in 1929. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1110		Metal Flute with Case, c. 1950. A Standard Model instrument, in original case, made by Crown; serial number B-7135. In nickel plated brass, the flute disassembles into three pieces, to fit into the yellow velvet-lined, compartmented black buckram-covered wooden case. Flute appears to be completely operational, and finely preserved, with only a few spots of visible wear to the finish near the instruments mouthpiece. Otherwise, a bit of cleaning would brighten up the piece. Assembled length: 26-1/2". Includes a cleaning rod. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold