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Sought-after 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth baseball card
1783. 1933 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth PSA PR 1. Graded by PSA PR
1. Though the most common of the four Babe Ruth baseball cards in the 1933 Goudey set, the #144 Ruth card is the only one to offer a full-bodied image: the ‘Sultan of Swat’ is shown taking a mighty hack in his New York Yankees pinstripes. The green text on the reverse makes note of his heroic feats at the plate: “Holds big league home run record, 60, made in 1927. Led American League in batting in 1924. Last year batted .341 and hit 41 homers.” A well-loved card with surface wrinkles and rounded corners, this remains a high-quality and eye-appealing example for the grade. Starting Bid $500
Vibrant Babe Ruth card from the iconic 1933 Goudey set, graded by PSA VG-EX 4 (MC).
by PSA VG-EX 4 (MC). Though the most common of the four Babe Ruth baseball cards in the 1933 Goudey set, the #144 Ruth card is the only one to offer a full-bodied image: the ‘Sultan of Swat’ is shown taking a mighty hack in his New York Yankees pinstripes. The green text on the reverse makes note of his heroic feats at the plate: “Holds big league home run record, 60, made in 1927. Led American League in batting in 1924. Last year batted .341 and hit 41 homers.” This is a vibrant example with bright colors and sharp edges, unfortunately miscut at the factory. Starting Bid $500
1785. 1952 Topps Look ‘N See #15 Babe Ruth PSA EX 5. Graded by PSA
EX 5. The sole athlete pictured in the 1952 Topps Look ‘N See set, Babe Ruth is vividly portrayed in this excellent example with bright colors, sharp corners, and clean white borders. This diverse set was otherwise filled with famous explorers, scientists, political leaders, writers, artists, and other notable personalities of American and world history. A classic card of baseball’s one-time home run king. Starting Bid $200
1786. 1959 Topps #380 Hank Aaron PSA NM-MT 8. Graded by PSA NM-MT 8.
Marvelous example of this classic 1959 Topps card of the young Hank Aaron with the Milwaukee Braves, boasting his circular portrait within a bright yellow background. A stunning card with razor edges, sharp corners, and vivid colors. Starting Bid $200
1788. 1959 Topps #430 Whitey Ford PSA MINT 9. Graded by PSA MINT 9. Spec-
tacular, high-grade example of this classic card of the ‘Chairman of the Board,’ showing Whitey Ford warming up for the New York Yankees. This well-centered exemplar boasts sharp colors, untouched corners, and bright, vivid colors. According to PSA’s population report, only two have earned a higher grade. Starting Bid $200
1789. 1959 Topps #439 Brooks Robinson PSA MINT 9.
Graded by PSA MINT 9. Exemplary, high-grade example of this great card of Baltimore’s legendary third baseman Brooks Robinson, featuring a circular portrait of the perennial all-star in his batting stance. Though better known for his glove—his sixteen Gold Glove Awards are unsurpassed by any other infielder—Robinson could hold his own at the plate, once leading the league in RBI. This card boasts razor sharp corners, excellent colors, and an even glossy sheen. According to PSA’s population report, none have earned a higher grade. Starting Bid $200
1790. 1959 Topps Baseball Lot of (5) HOFers
- All PSA NM-MT 8. All graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Five high-grade cards of Hall of Famers from the colorful 1959 Topps set, including: #390 Orlando Cepeda, #415 Bill Mazeroski, #430 Whitey Ford, #435 Frank Robinson, and #439 Brooks Robinson. Starting Bid $200
1791. 1959 Topps Lot of (5) #430 Whitey Ford -
All PSA NM-MT 8. All graded by PSA NM-MT 8. Five fine examples of this classic card of the ‘Chairman of the Board,’ showing Whitey Ford warming up for the New York Yankees. All are well-centered with sharp corners, bright white borders, and nice coloring and registration. Starting Bid $200
Near-mint example of Wayne Gretzky’s rookie card
1792. 1979 Topps #18 Wayne Gretzky RC PSA
NM 7. Graded by PSA NM 7. A fantastic example of Wayne Gretzky’s rookie card, with great gloss, bright colors, and nice edges and corners. This reasonably well-centered example shows the budding superstar—billed as “the best prospect to turn professional since Guy Lafleur”—in his first year with the Edmonton Oilers, ready to turn hockey on its head. In his debut season at just 19 years old, Gretzky tied for the league-lead in points and was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s MVP. Starting Bid $200
1793. 1981-82 Topps Basketball Wax Box (BBCE). Reviewed
and sealed by Steve Hart of The Baseball Card Exchange (BBCE). Spectacular complete wax box of 1981-82 Topps basketball cards, containing 36 unopened wax packs. Highlights of the set include the rookie cards of Kevin McHale and Bill Laimbeer, plus cards of stars like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Julius Erving. Each pack contains 13 cards and a stick of bubble gum. Starting Bid $300
1794. 2018 Panini Flawless Sapphire Shohei Ohtani
Autograph/Dual Patch (11/15). Factory sealed in its Panini Flawless holder. Stunning autographed dual patch card of Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani, numbered 11/15, featuring two fantastic multi-color player-worn patches and a bright blue felt tip signature. An exemplary card of the versatile ballplayer, showing him in a great pitching pose. Ohtani earned AL Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 by hitting .285 with 22 home runs, on top of recording a 4-2 record and 3.31 ERA as a starting pitcher. Starting Bid $300
Hank passes the Babe—Aaron’s historic 660th home run baseball, setting the new mark for most HRs hit with a single ball club
1795. Hank Aaron’s Record-Breaking 660th Career
Home Run Baseball. Historic official Spalding National League (Feeney) home run baseball hit by Hank Aaron off of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wayne Simpson on August 6, 1972. The 4th inning blast marked the 660th home run of Aaron’s legendary career and established a new MLB record for the most homers hit by a player for a single franchise, a feat that broke Babe Ruth’s record of 659 with the New York Yankees. Incidentally, the home run would not be the last he would hit that afternoon. Aaron hit a second, off left-hander Don Gullett, to break a 10th-inning tie and lift the Braves to a 4-3 win. The ball originates from the collection of Donald Davidson, the longtime Director of Publicity with the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves. Davidson was quick to recover all of Aaron’s important milestone balls, which he would annotate and then save, with this particular ball reading: “Home Run Broke Tie with Babe Ruth for Most Home Runs with Same Club, Old Record - 659 / Hank Aaron, Home Run #660 / Hit 8/6/72, Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, Off Pitcher Wayne Simpson, Final Score Braves 4, Reds 3.” In fine, game-used condition, with slight overall toning. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a previous owner, who personally obtained this baseball from the family estate of Davidson. Starting Bid $1000
1796. Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph by John Stewart. Semi-glossy
16 x 20 silver gelatin photo of Muhammad Ali by English photographer John Stewart, depicting the boxer in a half-length seated pose with folded arms and an open shirt, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears a “Major League Archives” stamp and pencil annotations: “A/P, 5/28/99, Muhammad Ali, Portrait of the Champ.” In fine condition, with a couple small creases and some evidence of adhesive remnants, none of which detract from the photo’s magnificent clarity and imagery. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA, and by a photo of Ali taken at the time of signing. A detailed statement of provenance can be found in our online description. Starting Bid $200
1797. Joe DiMaggio Signed Oversized Photograph. Limited edition
glossy 20 x 16 silver gelatin photo of Joltin’ Joe observing the trajectory of a hit to left field during a New York Yankees baseball game, numbered 22/175, signed nicely below his image in blue felt tip by Joe DiMaggio. In fine condition, with slight edge rippling. Starting Bid $200
1799. Jack Johnson Typed Letter Signed. Rare TLS, one page, 7.25 x 7.75, personal letterhead, June 3, 1943. Letter to Mr. Boardman, forwarding to him “a small picture, thinking perhaps you might like to have it for your collection. If I had any larger ones, I would be glad to send one to you, but I am out of them at present. Thanking you again, and with best regards and good luck.” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges (barely nipping the bottom of the “J” in “Johnson”), and faint toning along the top edge from adhesive residue on the back. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $300
1800. Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1984 Los Angeles Olympics torch, brass-finished with tan leather handles, measuring 22.25˝ in length and 4.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by Turner Ind and engraved “1983 LAOOC,” with a pair of Los Angeles Games logos on the base of the handle. The black burner remains in place, for an overall length of 23˝. Bowl is engraved along the top, “Citius, Altius, Fortius, “ with the rings between each word, and the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Stadium below. Exhibits some very slight wear to the bowl and handle. Includes its original relay diploma, opening and safety instruction pamphlet, and replacement burner and end caps. Starting Bid $200
1801. Joe Louis Signed Photograph.
Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Joe Louis’s first-round knockout of Max Schmeling in their much-publicized June 22, 1938, rematch at Yankee Stadium, signed in blue ballpoint, “Joe Louis.” Dated in another hand, “16/1/50.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, primarily to the corners. Starting Bid $200
1803. Mickey Mantle Signed Photograph. Fantastic
glossy 11 x 14 photo of the young Mantle in a shirt and tie, boldly signed in blue felt tip, “Mickey Mantle, No. 7.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1805. Bill Russell Signed Photograph. Limited edi-
tion glossy 16 x 20 photo of Bill Russell in a huddle with his Celtics teammates at the Boston Garden, numbered 14/66, signed in blue felt tip, “Bill Russell, 442.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Once bound for the Hall of Fame—Pete Rose’s bat “Game Used to Break Honus Wagner’s Singles Record”
1804. Pete Rose’s Game-Used Milestone Bat Used to Break Honus Wagner’s Singles Record. Significant
game-used official Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger ‘Pete Rose’ signature-model R195 baseball bat, 35 inches and 32 ounces, signed and certified on the barrel in silver ink, “Game Used to Break Honus Wagner’s Singles Record, Pete Rose”; also signed and inscribed above, “A great fan, Pete Rose.” The uncracked bat is made of top-quality dark-stained white ash with all of the barrel stampings deep and defined. Factory records indicate that this particular model was a favorite of Rose’s, as he ordered 35-inch, 32-ounce Louisville Slugger R195 bats throughout the entire 1977-1979 period. In fine condition, exhibiting moderate use including ball and lace marks.
On August 5, 1979, Pete Rose hit his 2,427th single to surpass Honus Wagner’s National League record. Three days later, the Philadelphia Phillies held a ceremony to present him with a plaque displaying the bat, ball, and first base bag that were involved in the milestone. Rose continued to use the bat, however, and planned to send it to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. In an incident in Houston on the night of August 17th, he accidentally lost the bat into the stands on a swing. The Associated Press reported: “It was a frustrating night for Rose. He went 0-for-4 and watched his favorite bat slip out of his hands on a third strike in the seventh inning and fly into the stands down the right field line. No one was injured, but a woman in the stands kept the bat, rejecting efforts by Astros officials to exchange it…Rose was indignant at suggestions that he let the bat go on purpose, and he was even more miffed by what he said was selfishness on the woman’s part. ‘The bat just slipped out of my hands,’ Rose said. ‘I’ve batted 11,000 times and it’s the first time that ever happened. I broke Honus Wagner’s all-time singles record with that bat last week, and I was going to send it to the Hall of Fame.’” Rose evidently forgave the fan, later inscribing the bat with a proud confirmation of his milestone moment. Starting Bid $500
Marvelous circa 1928 baseball signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
1806. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball.
Extraordinary circa 1928 Brine’s Official League baseball with red-and-blue stitching, boldly signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot, “Babe Ruth,” and on a side panel, “Lou Gehrig.” Also signed on the upper and lower panels by Ira Flagstead, the starting center fielder for the Boston Red Sox throughout most of the 1920s, and by Foster Herbert ‘Steve’ Slayton, a right-handed reliever who pitched seven innings for the Red Sox in 1928. Slayton’s Society of Baseball Research (SABR) article notes: ‘Somewhere there still exists a Fox Movietone News photograph of Steve Slayton posing with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig during a long-ago spring training in Florida.’ Displayed in a wooden case beside an Upper Deck ‘Baseball Heroes’ card of Babe Ruth. In fine condition. A spectacularly well-preserved example of a vintage Ruth-Gehrig baseball—one of the most desirable combinations in all of sports. Starting Bid $1000
Bountiful Waterman’s Autograph Album, featuring Babe Ruth plus politicians, musicians, and more!
1807. Babe Ruth, Calvin Coolidge, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, and Other Notables Signed Waterman’s Album. Vintage fountain pen signature,
“Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3 x .75 slip affixed inside the front cover of a circa 1932 Waterman’s Autograph Album. Other signatures within the album (mostly clipped and affixed inside) include: Calvin Coolidge, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Charles H. Mayo, William J. Mayo, Glenn S. ‘Pop’ Warner, Yehudi Menuhin, Floyd Gibbons, William Gibbs McAdoo, Ella A. Boole, Perry Newberry, John Nance Garner, Al Smith, Aimee McPherson, Rudy Vallée, and Mary Pickford. Most other signatures are of minor local figures and lesser-known politicians, such as governors, mayors, and police chiefs. In fine condition, with some show-through from adhesive. Starting Bid $300
A triple crown work of art — an original Perez-Steele ‘Great Moments’ painting signed by Ted Williams, deriving from the Red Sox legend’s personal collection
1808. Ted Williams Original Painting by Dick Perez. Original paint-
ing by noted sports artist Dick Perez of Boston Red Sox great Ted Williams, depicting the Hall of Fame baseball player in a full-length post-swing pose at Fenway Park, accomplished in watercolor on 14 x 20.25 artist board, signed in black felt tip by Williams. The painting is also signed in green paint by the artist, “Perez.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ted Williams Family Enterprises signed by John Henry Williams, which reads: “This letter is to certify that your original Perez Steele Great Moments artwork was personally and authentically signed by my father, Ted Williams.” This outstanding painting served as the front design for the classic 1987 PerezSteele Great Moments #13 Ted Williams baseball card. Starting Bid $200
1809. Ted Williams Signed Photograph. Spectacular semi-glossy
16 x 19.75 silver gelatin photo of Williams celebrating the historic 1941 season in which he hit .400, nicely signed in blue felt tip, “Ted Williams.” Also signed along the bottom edge in blue felt tip by photojournalist Dennis Brearley; reverse bears a 1978 Brearley Collection copyright stamp. In fine condition, with a crease toward the top and a bit of edge rippling. A superb example of a classic baseball portrait. Starting Bid $200
1810. Tiger Woods Signed Golf Flag. Desirable yellow
golf pin flag imprinted “The Open Championship, 18, St Andrews 2000,” 17.25 x 15.5, signed in black felt tip by Tiger Woods. Impressively mounted, matted, and framed with two photos to an overall size of 33 x 61.5. In fine condition. Woods won the 2000 Open Championship at the age of 24, becoming the youngest golfer ever to complete a career Grand Slam. A stunning display representing Woods’s historic feat. Starting Bid $200
1811. Tiger Woods Signed 2002 SP Game Used Edition
Golf Card. Uncommon and ultra-desirable 2002 SP Game Used Edition ‘Course of a Champion’ golf card, signed in blue felt tip by Tiger Woods. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1812. Harry Wright Hand-Filled 1885 Scorecard.
Original 6.5 x 4 scorecard for a 19th century Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Wolverines and the Philadelphia Philadelphians (Quakers/Phillies) on May 11, 1885, filled out on both sides in pencil entirely in the hand of Philadelphia manager Harry Wright, who signs his initials, “H. W.,” in the scorer’s box at the bottom of Detroit’s batting lineup. The Quakers won the game 10 - 5. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200
