Play Ball Sports Memorabilia "Opening Day" Collector's Sale 2016

APRIL 5, 2016

the

5th

ANNUAL

“OPENING DAY” COLLECTOR’S SALE

Welcome to the 5th Annual

~ Play Ball Sports Memorabilia ~ “Opening Day� Sale!

Hello All, Well, its hard to believe it has been five years since I started doing this, but here it goes!

I'd like to throw a shout out to all my returning collectors for your continued interest and I also want to welcome all of the new collectors!

Lastly, thanks to my awesome girlfriend Cait for helping to make it all possible.

PLAY BALL!

This icon indicates that additional photos are available for that item. If you need access to additional photos or if you have any questions, contact me by email at tcgamble@gmail.com or call / text me at 803-553-9506.

The Fine Print:

Sale Terms: This is a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE sale. Whoever contacts me first via email, text, phone, ect... will get first shot at that particular item(s). There is NO BUYERS PREMIUM. SHIPPING IS NOT INCLUDED in the posted price and will be determined by weight, size and distance shipped.

Something new this year, is a Lot Listing at the very end of the catalog. This should serve as a quick reference to individual lot information.

All item(s) will come with a money back guarantee provided they are returned in the condition they left. Buyer to pay return shipping cost. All items are guaranteed original by Play Ball Sports Memorabilia. If you find that they are not, you will receive a full refund, no questions asked.

Payment Terms: I accept Paypal, check or money order as forms of payment.

THE SALE WILL END ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT 4/12/16

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001 • 1990 Autographed Paul O'neill Game Used Bat & Circa 1990 Signed Paul O'neill Game Issued / Used Wristband

SOLD

Scarce bat used by the Reds right fielder Paul O'neill during the championship season of 1990. Bat features nice use along with Paul's signature bat handle criss cross tape job. Bat was shellacked at some point by the previous owner. Which I'm guessing was done to protect a slightly faded signature near the barrel. Come with a full COA from Sports Gallery in West Chester, OH. $465

Original Family Photo included with lot.

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NOT PHOTO

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PBSM brings you another nifty item from the illustrious Shawn Sparks collection. As shown in the photo, it appears Paul preferred this style wristband during his days with the Reds. No way to prove it for sure, but still a nice item that goes very well with his 1990 Louisville Slugger also featured in this lot.

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002 • 1990 Reds Rally Team Signed Booklet Outstanding artifact from the Reds World Championship season of 1990. The front and back covers have been signed in blue / black ball point and felt tip pen by the following 29 players and coaches.

Front: Randy Myers, Jose Rijo, Tim Layana, Danny Jackson, Bill Doran, Ken Griffey, Luis Quinones, Paul O'Neill, Tom Browning, Jeff Reed, Jack Armstrong, Jackie Moore, Rob Dibble, Chris Sabo, Mariano Duncan.

Back: Todd Benzinger, Ron Oester, Herm Winningham, Lou Pineilla, Glenn Braggs, Barry Larkin, Joe Oliver, Norm Charlton, Chris Hammond, Rick Mahler, Scott Scudder, Hal Morris and Bill Bates.

Booklet contains 16 pages and measures approximately 7 x 4 inches.

Condition is excellent, but does have some staining on the back cover. All autographs are guaranteed original by PBSM. Wire to Wire!

$425

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003 • 1990 World Series Partial Team Signed Ball Very nice Costa Rica ball with the following sigs: One panel top to bottom is Hal Morris, Chris Sabo, Paul O'Neill. The single name is Norm Charlton. The WS logo side is Todd Benzinger and Tim Layana(deceased) and the other panel is Joe Oliver and Barry Larkin.

Signatures guaranteed to be authentic by PBSM. You could add Davis, Hatcher and a few others and have a super nice ball!

$165

004 • 1990 Cincinnati Sweeps Oakland Weeps Mini Dust Pan And Brush

SOLD From the illustrious collection of Shawn Sparks comes a very unusual mini dust pan and brush celebrating the Reds 1990 World Series "sweep" of the might Oakland A's! Excellent condition. $45

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005 • Circa 1990 Joe Oliver Signed Pullover Rare styled original satin pullover that I believe was very possibly used during the Reds World Championship season of 1990. Comes with a signed letter from Joe himself stating it's authenticity through Celebz Direct.

Offered as a pair with 1990 Joe Oliver Cap (below) - $400 Single Item - $250

006 • 1990 Joe Oliver Game Used Signed Cap Original cap worn during the Reds World Championship season of 1990 and quite possibly during the World Series itself. Comes with a signed letter from Joe himself stating it's authenticity through Celebz Direct.

Offered as a pair with 1990 Joe Oliver Pullover (above) - $400 Single Item - $225

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007 • 1934 Reds Knot Hole Memorabilia

SOLD

Original pamphlet and membership pass for the first Knot Hole Club in Reds history! Both the pamphlet and pass are in very good condition despite some toning and very light creasing.

Pamphlet measures 6 x 3.5 inches folded and 7 x 6 inches $85 unfolded. Pass measures 2.25 x 4 inches.

008 • 1975 Reds World Series Pennant Very nice Big Red Machine era full size pennant featuring a team photo of the soon to be $45 1975 world champs! Condition is very good, but it does have some age spotting.

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Very nice lot of vintage Reds score books. Some are scored, but all are in very good condition to excellent. $95 Lots of great Cincinnati beer ads inside!

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009 • 1936-39, 41 Reds Score Book Lot

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010 • 1984 Tom Foley Reds Road Jersey Set 2 Authentic Game Used size 40 jersey once belonging to former Reds shortstop and long time big league player and $225 coach Tom Foley.

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011 • Come on You Cincies Pin I'm not for certain this is a Reds related pin, but its still pretty neat and appears to be at least 100 years old. Measures about 5/8 of an inch and remains in excellent condition despite a $45 crack through the surface of the pin.

012 • Cincinnati Reds Circa 1925 Redland Field Original photo depicting an award ceremony at Redland Field in Cincinnati. Players pictured include: Eppa Rixey HOF, Rube Bressler and Curt Walker. Image dates to the mid 1920’s and measures approximately $45 7” x 9”. Has some creasing but remains in good / very good condition.

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SOLD 013 • 1919 & 1920 Cincinnati Reds Ticket Stub Vintage ticket stub from a game played at Redland Field in Cincinnati. Stub is dated 1919 on the front.

Excellent condition despite some scrapbook residue on the back.

Vintage ticket stub from a game played at Redland Field in Cincinnati. Stub is dated Sept. 25th 1920 on $450 the front and back in pencil. Excellent condition despite the writing on the back.

3.5" x 2.5"

4.5" x 2.75"

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3.5" x 2.5

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014 • 1937 Crosley Field Flooded Original snapshots showing Crosley Field flooded in 1937. Photos $85 have scrapbook residue on the back. Historic images!

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015 • 1920's or 30's Reds Jacket / Sweater Patch

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RARE felt patch that I believe came from a Reds jacket or sweater worn during the 1920s or 30s.

Patch measures 5.75 x 3.5 inches and remains in very good condition despite some fabric loss around $325 the edges. Never seen another like it!

016 • 1950s or 60s Reds Gus Bell Pin & 1950s Reds Ted Kluszewski Pin Scarce Ted Kluszewski pin with original ribbon sold at Crosley Field during the 1950's. Pin is marked "Pittsburgh in 1959" on the back and remains in good / very good condition despite some staining on the front and back. Measures 1.75 $65 inches in diameter.

Very cool 1950's Crosley Field sold pin featuring former Reds All Star outfielder Gus Bell. Pin measures 1.75 inches in diameter and remains $95 in good / very good condition.

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017 • Circa 1950 Cincinnati Reds Pennant Uncommon circa 1950 Reds pennant. Features “Cincinnati” in olde english style lettering $65 and measures 28 inches in length. Remains in very good / excellent condition.

RARE 4 1/2 inch x 3 1/4 inch Prototype booklet. This 32-page publication was intended to be included in a box of cereal, but never made it that far. Booklet illustrates Pete's famous swing and is in near mint condition. $65

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018 • Circa 1978 Pete Rose Stop Action Book

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019 • 1925 Cincinnati Reds Score Book Redland Field Scarce 91 year old Cincinnati Reds score book dated Saturday, June 20th against the NY Giants. HOF's Edd Roush & Eppa Rixey in the lineup for the Reds. Bill Terry & George Kelley for the Giants. Remains in good condition despite some age toning, staining, cover tears and creasing. Nice vintage item! $125

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020 • Circa 1980 Dave Collins Reds Louisville Slugger Bat

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I'm not sure how these were originally distributed, but I'm pretty sure Collins is one of the tougher players to find. As it's the only one I've ever seen. Bat features a head shot of former Reds outfielder Dave Collins who still stands 3rd in the Reds single season stolen base record book with a total of 79 in 1980.

Bat measures about 28 inches in length and remains in very good to excellent condition with only a minimal amount of paint loss. $65

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021 • 1982 cincinnati reds clint hurdle game used jacket

Beautiful size Large game used jacket once worn by current Pirates manager Clint Hurdle during his one and only season with the Reds 1982. Comes with original sales tag and Hurdle's #30 is marked on the inside tag. The red has begun to fade in the white portion of the sleeves slightly.

Otherwise, it remains in Very Good / Excellent condition. Rare style! $165

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022 • Mose's Baseball Pomes (1940 Cincinnati Reds) RARE 80 page soft cover book detailing every game of the Reds World Championship season of 1940 from a "blackface" perspective. Book measures 9 x 6 and remains in very good condition.

$225

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023 • 1931 Reds Season Pass Rare Depression era pass issued to former Reds player Mickey Heath's wife. Pass is made of heavy card stock, measures 4.25 x 2.50 inches and remains in very good condition showing only light wear and a bit of paper loss. Great piece! $125

024 • 1927 Reds Pocket Schedule

Vintage bi-fold Reds schedule featuring head shots of the players & manager. Schedule measures 5.5" x 5.25" unfolded and remains in very good condition. Originates from the estate of catcher Val Picinich. Who is pictured on the cover. $150

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025 • 1961 Cincinnati Reds Champions Pin This is the rarer, smaller version of this pin that is more commonly seen. Pin measures 1.75 inches in diameter and remains in very good to excellent condition despite some age toning on the front and oxidation on the back. $55

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026 • Circa 1961 Cincinnati Reds Pin Tough to find blue pin from what i believe to be the Reds N.L. championship season of 1961. Pin measures 2.25 inches in diameter and remains in very good condition despite some light surface scratching and a bit of oxidation on the back. $75

027 • 1961 Cincinnati Redlegs National League Champions Pin Very nice and uncommon pin celebrating the 1961 N.L. Champs. Pin measures 1.75 inches in diameter and remains in very good to excellent condition. $65

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028 • Crosley Field Snapshot Photo

Original snapshot photo depicting Crosley Field as it was on May 20th 1939. Photo measures approximately 4 x 6 inches and remains in excellent condition. $45

029 • Big Red Machine Pins Two vintage pins from the days of The Big Red Machine. Would add a nice touch to any BRM collection.

Large pin measures 3.5" and the smaller pin is 1.75" in diameter. $35

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030 • 1940 Cincinnati Reds Cuban Program RARE 8” x 6” un-scored program from the Reds 1940 pre-season tour of Cuba.

This vintage 32 book contains numerous illustrations / photos and is in excellent condition. Text is both in English and Espanol!

$225

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031 • 1939-40 NPIBL Score Card & Schedule - Cincinnati v. St Louis

For those of you interested in Cincinnati baseball history, offered is an EXTREMELY RARE scored scorecard from the first league home game Cincinnati ever played. The league only lasted a month or so before folding, making this or any other item relating to the league virtually impossible to find. Score Card measures 10 x 5.5 inched folded and 10 x 11 inches unfolded. There is a moderate vertical crease down the center and some pencil notation written inside. Otherwise, it's in very nice condition. Former $65 Red Bubbles Hargrave is listed as the manager and the league schedule is printed on the back.

032 • 1972 Cin. Reds N.L. Champs Pennant Scarce Big Red Machine era pennant. Pennant is full size and approximately 30 inches in length. Pennant still has bright colors and remains in excellent condition despite some creasing.

$55

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033 • The Dutch Master - The Life and Times of Johnny Vander Meer

Rare out of print biography on Reds legend Johnny Vander Meer. Published in 2001 by Paul Lichtman. Book contains 182 pages including the front / back covers and remains in excellent condition. $65

034 • 1939-40 Crosley Field Original Negative One of a kind 4 x 5 negative featuring Crosley Field as it looked during the 1939 or 40 season. Outstanding image quality! $125

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035 • 1946 Powell Crosley Jr. Signed Reds Letter Rare signed letter from former Reds owner Powell Crosley. Any Crosley sig. is tough to locate, but it doesn't get much better than this. Letter has creasing from being folded, but otherwise remains in excellent condition.

$450

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036 • 1975 World Series Game 6 Ticket

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037 • 1973 Topps Signed Sparky Anderson Card Very nice signed card of Reds HOF manager Sparky Anderson. Authenticity guaranteed by PBSM. $45

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Historic ticket from one of the most famous games in World Series annals.

As most everyone knows, Carlton Fisk homered in extra innings to send the series to a 7th game. He hit that homer off Reds pitcher Pat Darcy who signed this ticket at last All Star festivities in Cincinnati. Ticket has some creasing and staining, but otherwise presents very nicely. Don't miss your chance to own a real piece of Reds and World Series history! $125

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038 • Pete Rose Autographed 1970 Full Size All Star Game Pennant This game represents one of the defining moments in Pete's legendary baseball career.

Pennant has a little fading, a blunt tip and some pin holes from being hung at one time, but otherwise presents very nicely. Autograph was obtained at Sports Gallery in West Chester, OH and guaranteed to be original by PBSM. Super cool pennant signed by the Hit King himself Pete Rose! $275

039 • Mario Soto Signed OMLB The former Reds great signed this for me during spring training of 2007. Authenticity guaranteed by PBSM. Very nice bold signature! $35

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040 • 1961-62 Reds N.L. Champs Toast Menu Rare menu / program from a toast honoring the 1961 National League Champion Reds. Program has been signed on the cover in blue ball point pen by Reds HOF's: Fred Hutchinson, Frank Robinson, Wally Post and Vada Pinson! Program measures about 9 x 6 inches and contains 10 pages including the front and back covers.

Condition is excellent, but there is some sort of staining that runs along the spine. Neat item!

$325

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041 • Cincinnati Reds Great Eight Signed ONL Baseball This ball was signed by the Great 8 approximately 20 years ago but the signatures remain bold.

Here's your chance to get one for at least half the price of getting a ball signed individually by each player. Comes with a Play Ball COA and is guaranteed to pass any authentication service.

$250

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042 • "I Was There" Certificate & Ticket "I was there" certificate and ticket from Pete Rose's first game back as Player / Manager of the Reds.

$45

SOLD 043 • George Foster's 52nd Home Run Ticket Original ticket stub from George Foster's historic 52nd home run. George Foster was National League MVP in 1977 and nearly won the triple crown. $15

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049 • Edwin Encarnacion $150

(cracked) 050 • Ross Grimsley $175 051 • Mat Latos $185

(cracked) 052 • Vic Correll $175 053 • Joe Oliver $160 054 • Rick Mahler $135 055 • Hank Aaron $1,250

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• Alex Gonzales $75 (cracked) •Pokey Reese $85 (cracked) • Chris Hammond $85 • Jeff Shaw $65 • Kent Mercker $135 (some dead wood)

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056 • Ryan Ludwick Game Used Fielder's Glove Ryan Ludwick's game used glove. Shows excellent use. $185

057 • Adam Dunn Game Issued Helmet Game issued helmet autographed by Adam Dunn. Helmet size: 7 1/8. $135

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Play Ball Bargain Basement! $30 058 • Ewell Blackwell Mini Pennant Vintage 4"mini pennant featuring Ewell "The Whip" Blackwell.

Pennant was produced by The American Nut & Chocolate Co. circa 1940-50's.

059 • Frank Robinson 1960 Snapshot

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060 • Nick Esasky 1983 Game Used Foul Ball

Original 5 x 3.5 photo issued by the Cincinnati Baseball Club. Unusual image showing the Reds HOF playing first base!

Remains in excellent condition, despite a light corner crease.

Ball was obtained in Atlanta during a game against the Braves in 1983. Would make a really nice item to have signed by Nick. Has been rubbed up just the right amount!

$25

$25 062 • 1988 Cincinnati Bicentennial / Riverfront Stadium Post Card

061 • Early Cincinnati Reds Mini Pennant Vintage pennant from I believe to be the 1930's or possibly early 40's. This would go nicely with any 39-40 team or Reds mini pennant display. With tassels, measures almost 12 inches long and remains in very good shape despite missing the tip.

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Original 8.5" X 3.5" oversized post card celebrating Cincinnati's bicentennial. Features a cityscape of Cincinnati including Riverfront Stadium. Condition is excellent but it has some handwriting in pencil on the back. Would make a nice item to have 1988 all stars Barry Larkin and or Chris Sabo sign!

$25 063 • Tom Foley Reds Game Used Foul Ball From the days of the Big Redheaded Stepchild Machine, comes this game used artifact. Tom apparently slugged this ball into the the stands at old Veterans Stadium in philly on May 5th, 1984. Ball shows nice rubbing up and would make a great item for Mr. Foley to sign!

$25 066 • 1988 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Poster / Schedule

$35

Colorful Cincinnati Enquirer poster / schedule from the last time the Reds hosted the Major League All Star Game in 1988. Poster measures approximately: 22 x 14 inches and remains in very good condition despite a crease in the middle and some staining. Would look great framed!

064 • 1949 Burger Beer Cincinnati Reds Roster Booklet Beautifully illustrated booklet published by Burger Beer & the Reds. Booklet contains 26 pages and provides detailed info on the 1949 team. Measures 7.75" by 5.25" inches and remains in excellent condition.

065 • 1940's Reds Doll

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1940's Reds stuffed doll.

Doll measures 8 in. in length and remains in good condition despite missing Reds sash logo (see additional pic).

JAPAN is embossed at the base of the neck.

$25

$15 067 • 1970 Crosley Field Parking Ticket Parking ticket issued for game during the last season at Crosley Field. Very good condition.

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Lot Listing 001 • 1990 Autographed Paul O'Neilll Game Used Bat & Circa 1990 Signed Paul O'Neilll Game Issued / Used Wristband 002 • 1990 Reds Rally Team Signed Booklet 003 • 1990 World Series Partial Team Signed Ball 004 • 1990 Cincinnati Sweeps Oakland Weeps Mini Dust Pan and Brush 005 • Circa 1990 Joe Oliver Signed Pullover 006 • 1990 Joe Oliver Game Used Signed Cap 007 • 1934 Reds Knot Hole Memorabilia 008 • 1975 Reds World Series Pennant 009 • 1936-39, 41 Reds Score Book Lot 010 • 1984 Tom Foley Reds Road Jersey Set 2 011 • Come on You Cincies Pin 012 • Cincinnati Reds Circa 1925 Redland Field 013 • 1919 & 1920 Cincinnati Reds Ticket Stub 014 • 1937 Crosley Field Flooded 015 • 1920's or 30's Reds Jacket / Sweater Patch 016 • 1950s or 60s Reds Gus Bell Pin & 1950s Reds Ted Kluszewski Pin 017 • Circa 1950 Cincinnati Reds Pennant 018 • Circa 1978 Pete Rose Stop Action Book 019 • 1925 Cincinnati Reds Score Book Redland Field 020 • Circa 1980 Dave Collins Reds Louisville Slugger Bat 021 • 1982 Cincinnati Reds Clint Hurdle Game Used Jacket 022 • Mose's Baseball Pomes (1940 Cincinnati Reds) 023 • 1931 Reds Season Pass 024 • 1927 Reds Pocket Schedule 025 • 1961 Cincinnati Reds Champions Pin 026 • Circa 1961 Cincinnati Reds Pin 027 • 1961 Cincinnati Redlegs National League Champions Pin 028 • Crosley Field Snapshot Photo 029 • Big Red Machine Pins 030 • 1940 Cincinnati Reds Cuban Program 031 • 1939-40 NPIBL Score Card & Schedule - Cincinnati v. St Louis 032 • 1972 Cin. Reds N.L. Champs Pennant 033 • The Dutch Master - The Life and Times of Johnny Vander Meer

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034 • 1939-40 Crosley Field Original Negative 035 • 1946 Powell Crosley Jr. Signed Reds Letter 036 • 1975 World Series Game 6 Ticket 037 • 1973 Topps Signed Sparky Anderson Card 038 • Pete Rose Autographed 1970 Full Size All Star Game Pennant 039 • Mario Soto Signed OMLB 040 • 1961-62 Reds N.L. Champs Toast Menu 041 • Cincinnati Reds Great Eight Signed ONL Baseball 042 • "I Was There" Certificate & Ticket 043 • George Foster's 52nd Home Run Ticket 044 • Alex Gonzales Bat 045 • Pokey Reese Bat 046 • Chris Hammond Bat 047 • Jeff Shaw Bat 048 • Kent Mercker Bat 049 • Edwin Encarnacion Bat 050 • Ross Grimsley Bat 051 • Mat Latos Bat 052 • Vic Correll Bat 053 • Joe Oliver Bat 054 • Rick Mahler Bat 055 • Hank Aaron Bat 056 • Ryan Ludwick Game Used Fielder's Glove 057 • Adam Dunn Game Issued Helmet 058 • Ewell Blackwell Mini Pennant 059 • Frank Robinson 1960 Snapshot 060 • Nick Esasky 1983 Game Used Foul Ball 061 • Early Cincinnati Reds Mini Pennant 062 • 1988 Cincinnati Bicentennial / Riverfront Stadium Post Card 063 • Tom Foley Reds Game Used Foul Ball 064 • 1949 Burger Beer Cincinnati Reds Roster Booklet 065 • 1940's Reds Doll 066 • 1988 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Poster / Schedule 067 • 1970 Crosley Field Parking Ticket

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