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Sale 52
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 421 |
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.500 Home Run Hitters. This eye-catching 1988 watercolor by Ron Lewis features an immaculately drawn lineup of eleven of baseball's greats, each recognized for hitting over .500 home runs during their professional careers. Depicted players, with all-time ranking as of July 2008 and total home runs hit, include: Ted Williams (#17- tie).521, Frank Robinson (#7).586, Harmon Killebrew (#9).573, Reggie Jackson (#11). 563, Mickey Mantle (#14).536, Willie Mays (#4).660, Hank Aaron (#2).755, Mike Schmidt (#12).548, Ernie Banks (#20 - tie).512, Eddie Matthews (#20 - tie).512, and Willie McCovey (#17 - tie).521. In addition, each player has signed below his likeness, making this both a highly desirable and unique piece for any fan or collector. Signed by the artist and framed to an overall size of 24 x 42½".
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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Lot 422 |
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Program Signed by Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, & Jackie Robinson. "Rinkeydinks Souvenir Journal In honor of Joe Louis / Dinner - Dance" held at the Americana Hotel in New York City on November 28, 1971. Louis was honored as "Man of the Year." Joe Louis and Joe Frazier signed their names only. Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali added an inscription to "Gary." All signed on the title page: Jackie Robinson with a black marker, Joe Louis with a black ballpoint pen, and Ali and Frazier with a blue ballpoint pen. The program has some 40 pages (unnumbered). It is filled with pictures of Louis, most from his boxing days, and with printed, congratulatory messages from a litany of famous names, including Ray Charles, Sammy Davis, Jr. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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Lot 423 |
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1891 Silver Boxing Belt Presented to Billy Plimmer - Bantamweight World Champion. Solid silver boxing belt, with the appearance of 90% fineness or better, 37½" x 3¾", weighing 3 pounds, 2½ ounces and consisting of nine segments, two with boxing figures, four with floral designs, one inscribed "Presented by Marie Kendall and Steve McCarthy," and center segment with MUSIC HALL SPORTS" above an albumen photograph of Billy Plimmer (1869-1929) who won the British bantamweight title in 1891 and defeated Tommy Kelly for the world bantamweight title in 1892. He lost the world title in 1895 to Pedlar Palmer and fought his last fight in 1900 in a 20-round draw with George Corfield. One segment is loose, else near fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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Lot 424 |
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Sammy Baugh Signed Football Card. Card handsigned by the Washington Redskin QB (1937-1952) in black marker along the left edge. Card is encased in a holder with "1999 UD Century Legends, Sammy Baugh, GAI Certified." A member of the inaugural class of the Hall of Fame, "Slingin' Sammy" played with the Redskins from 1937 to 1952, leading them to the NFL title in his rookie season and again in 1942. Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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