Sports

830. Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics Torch. Official 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics torch used during the Olympic relay and presented to Paula Andrews, who served as the Mayor of the Olympic Village. Comprised of aluminum with a maple handle, the torch measures 23.5˝ in length, and is emblazoned on the handle with pictograms of ten Winter Olympic sports. The top inscribed with raised text in English and French, “XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary Alberta Canada 1988,” with underside of bowl engraved: “COA/A.O.C. 1979–1986”; the ball at the base of the handle is engraved with the Olympic motto, “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” The bowl bears some marks and wax remnants. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from Andrews, who states: “As a thank you for my work I received a few gifts. Some I regifted to other volunteers, or donated to the town and Nordic Centre, and some, such as a set of medals and participation medallions, a torch used in the torch relay and a sculpture of a horse I was given for my work on the OCO ‘88 Board, are in today’s Olympic Auction.” Starting Bid $1000

831. Bob Fitzsimmons Signature. Legendary boxer (1863-1917) who accrued world championships in three weight classes: the middleweight title in 1891, the heavyweight title in 1897, and the light-heavyweight title in 1903. Vintage ink signature, “Robert Fitzsimmons,” on an off-white 3 x 1.25 sheet. Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 8.25 x 13.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Exceptional signature from ‘The Iron Horse’

832. Lou Gehrig Signature. Very desirable fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Alan, Kindest Regards, Lou Gehrig,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 business card. In fine condition. A clean, beautiful example of Gehrig’s sought-after autograph. Starting Bid $300

833. Michael Jordan Signed Commemorative Cover.

Postal cover postmarked at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on June 30, 1985, signed in blue ballpoint by Michael Jordan, in black ballpoint by Danny Schayes, and in blue felt tip by Micheal Ray Richardson. In fine condition. Accompanied by a cover signed by just Schayes. A choice exemplar of Jordan’s rookie-era signature. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly rare Mathewson check dating to his retirement in the Adirondacks

834. Christy Mathewson Signed Check - PSA/DNA MINT 9. Adirondack National Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Christy Mathewson, payable to cash for $50, April 22, 1922. In fine condition, with two small areas of edge paper loss. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder, grading the autograph as “MINT 9.” By this time in his life, Mathewson had contracted tuberculosis and moved to the frigid climate of Saranac Lake, New York, where he sought respite at the Adirondack Cottage Sanitarium. He passed away in 1925, and was laid to rest at Lewisburg Cemetery in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, adjacent to his beloved Bucknell University. Mathewson remains rare across all signed formats, with this check displaying his neat, bold handwriting. Starting Bid $1000

Early, uninscribed portrait of the Dodgers great

835. Jackie Robinson Signed Photograph.

Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 publicity photo of Robinson by the James J. Kriegsmann Studio of New York, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Sincerely, Jackie Robinson.” In fine condition, with scattered small creases, and faint stains to the corners from old adhesive residue on the back. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. An awesome early portrait of the barrier-breaking baseball legend. Starting Bid $200

836. Babe Ruth Signed One Dollar Bill. Series 1938 C one dollar bill, signed on the portrait side in fountain pen by Babe Ruth. The bank note is also signed in black ink by Yankees second baseman George Henry ‘Snuffy’ Stirnweiss. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 12. In very good condition, with overall soiling, creasing, and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

Pristine pairing of Ruth and Mack

837. Babe Ruth and Connie Mack Signatures. Vintage off-white autograph album page, 6 x 4.25, signed in pencil, “Babe Ruth,” and in fountain pen, “Connie Mack.” In fine condition, with a tiny tear to the top edge. A desirable and well-preserved tandem of Hall of Fame signatures. Starting Bid $500

838. Ayrton Senna Document Signed. Brazilian racing

driver (1960–1994) who won three Formula One world championships and is considered by many as the greatest racing driver of all time; he was killed in an accident while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Scarce DS in Portuguese, signed “Ayrton,” one page, 6.5 x 4.25, November 27, 1984. A legal identification card for Banco Nacional S/A, filled out in type and signed in the center in blue ballpoint by Senna. The card lists personal information for Senna and his father, Milton da Silva, with an applied label to upper portion identifying the account as Ayrton Senna Prom. Empreendimentos Ltd.” The card lists Senna’s profession as “Piloto.” Includes two other bank account cards related to “Ayrton Senna Promoções e Empreendimentos Ltd,” dating to 1991. In fine condition, with some light edge toning. Starting Bid $200 839. Honus Wagner Signed Program. Vintage program

for the “Champions 1947” Greentree Volunteer Fire Department Jrs., of the City County League, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Honus Wagner, as well as by boxer Fritzie Zivic and pro baseball player Frank Gustine. In fine condition, with partial separation along the hinge, and paper loss to the back page from prior mounting. Starting Bid $200