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844. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Signed ‘Thrilla in Manila’ Poster. Tremendous color 13.75 x 21.75 closed circuit poster for the ‘Thrilla in Manila,’ the third and final boxing match between world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier on October 1, 1975, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Signed in black felt tip by both legendary boxers inside the terrific LeRoy Neiman artwork. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 28.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Banquet program signed by Jimmie Foxx, Home Run Baker, Connie Mack, and other HOFers 846. Baseball Hall of Famers and Legends Signed Program. Scarce program for the “Jimmy Fox Banquet” [sic]

held in the slugger’s hometown of Sudlersville, Maryland on November 7, 1933, 5 x 8, signed on the front cover in pencil and ink by many of those in attendance, including the honored guest. Signers include: Jimmie Foxx, Connie Mack, Mickey Cochrane, Connie Mack, Frank ‘Home Run’ Baker, Bill McGowan, Rube Walberg, Bing Miller, Mule Haas, Max Bishop, and Lena Blackburne. Among the other signers are a few wives—Helen Foxx and Mrs. Connie Mack—and newspaper reporters. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and a central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

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