Sports

983. Kareem-Abdul Jabbar Signed Photograph. Vintage circa 1967 glossy 7.75

x 10 photo of Lew Alcindor dribbling a basketball in his UCLA Bruins uniform, signed in blue ballpoint, “Lew Alcindor.” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed side borders, and poor-to-moderate signature contrast. A terrifically early signed photo of Jabbar as college hoop’s most dominant player—after leading the Bucks to its first NBA championship at age 24 in 1971, Alcindor took the Muslim name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Early photos signed by “Lew Alcindor” are quite scarce.Starting Bid $200

Circa 1932-33 signature from ‘The Iron Horse’

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984. Lou Gehrig Signature. Pencil signature, “Lou Gehrig,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 sheet. Archivally matted and framed with a photo of Gehrig in his Yankees uniform to an overall size of 14.75 x 19. In fine condition, with faint soiling. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from the son of the original recipient, which reads: “During the 1930’s, my grandparents, Frances and William Sears, ran a small hotel during the summer in Hampton Beach, N.H. Once the season was over, they would pack up their two children (William and Dorothy) and head down to St. Petersburg where they worked at the Washington Hotel. My grandfather worked as a bartender at the hotel restaurant.

My mother, Dorothy, would frequent her dad at work to get what was then a special treat—an ice-cold Coca-Cola. One time, when she went in for her daily treat, her dad said ‘That gentlemen sitting over there is Lou Gehrig. Why don’t you go ask for his autograph?’ Thinking nothing of it, my mother went over, asked for his autograph, and came back with autograph in hand. The people in the restaurant were amazed that she succeeded. Apparently, Lou Gehrig did not give out autographs—especially while eating lunch. But maybe he had a soft spot for daring young girls.” Starting Bid $300

Comprehensive collection of 55 baseballs signed by the inaugural ‘62 Mets—highlighted by Hornsby, Stengel, and Hodges

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986. NY Mets: Inaugural 1962 Team Signed Baseball Collection (55). Remarkable, comprehensive collection of

55 baseballs signed by members of the inaugural 1962 New York Mets baseball team—including nearly the entire roster, plus coaches and broadcasters. The collection is highlighted by the All-Stars and Hall of Famers who found themselves on the historic club—third base coach Rogers Hornsby, manager Casey Stengel, outfielder Richie Ashburn, first baseman Gil Hodges, and broadcaster Ralph Kiner. Many are accompanied by certificates of authenticity, as indicated in the list.

Includes one multi-signed ‘62 Mets reunion baseball, signed by 19 members of the ream: Jay Hook, Frank Thomas, Cliff Cook, Ray Daviault, Craig Anderson, Al Jackson, Larry Foss, Joe Pignatano, Don Zimmer, Bob G. Miller, Ed Kranepool, Ed Bouchee, Chris Cannizzaro, Ken MacKenzie, Joe Christopher, Sammy Taylor, Sammy Drake, Jim Hickman, and Roger Craig.

Fifty-four single-signed baseballs are: Craig Anderson (PSA/DNA), Richie Ashburn (JSA), Gus Bell (JSA), Ed Bouchee, Chris Cannizzaro (PSA/DNA), Elio Chacón (PSA/DNA and JSA), Harry Chiti (PSA/DNA), Joe Christopher, Galen Cisco, Choo-Choo Coleman (JSA), Cliff Cook, Roger Craig (2, one with PSA/DNA), Ray Daviault (2), John DeMerit (PSA/DNA), Sammy Drake, Larry Foss (PSA/DNA), Joe Ginsberg, Solly Hemus (JSA), Rick Herrscher (PSA/DNA), Jim Hickman, Dave Hillman, Jay Hook (Steiner), Gil Hodges (JSA LOA), Rogers Hornsby (PSA/DNA and JSA LOAs), Willard Hunter (3, one with JSA and PSA), Al Jackson (Steiner), Sherman Jones, Rod Kanehl, Ralph Kiner (PSA/DNA), Ed Kranepool, Clem Labine (PSA/DNA), Hobie Landrith (PSA/DNA), Cookie Lavagetto (JSA), Ken MacKenzie, Felix Mantilla (PSA/DNA), Jim Marshall, Bob G. Miller, Bob L. Miller (PSA/DNA), Vinegar Bend Mizell (Beckett), Herb Moford (PSA/DNA), Bob Murphy (JSA), Charlie Neal, Joe Pignatano (PSA/DNA), Bobby Smith, Casey Stengel (JSA LOA), Sammy Taylor, Frank Thomas (Steiner), Marv Throneberry (PSA/DNA), Gene Woodling (PSA/DNA), and Don Zimmer (PSA/DNA). In overall very good to fine condition, with a few minor stains to the modern baseballs, and heavier soiling to the Hornsby, Stengel, and Hodges balls; the Hodges also bears a few annotations in another hand. An outstanding, near-complete collection of 1962 Mets baseballs, requiring Moorhead (player), Ruffing (coach) and Kress (coach) to complete the set. Starting Bid $500

Crystal-clear oversized portrait of the great Yankees slugger

987. Babe Ruth Signed Oversized Photograph. Beautiful vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Babe Ruth in a threequarter-length pose, wearing his New York Yankees uniform and holding for the camera in a post-swing stance, signed and inscribed neatly in fountain, “To a Lovely girl and a sweet one, May Singhi Breen DeRose, Sincerely, Babe Ruth.” In fine condition, with two missing corner tips, two creases to the upper right corner tip, soiling in the borders, a scratch to the upper background area, and subtle evidence of professional removal of two pieces of tape, resulting in a few pinpoint-sized specks of emulsion loss. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A brilliant portrait of the Great Bambino, accentuated by its bold handwriting and eye-pleasing clarity. Starting Bid $1000

Twice-signed ‘Babe Ruth’ personal check

988. Babe Ruth Signed Check. Personal ‘Babe Ruth’ check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to “Cash” for $50, November 7, 1935, with Ruth adding his endorsement signature on the reverse, “G. H. Ruth.” In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the lower left corner, and light brushing to both signatures. Starting Bid $500

989. Babe Ruth Signed Five Dollar Bill.

Series 1934 A five dollar bill, signed on the portrait side in fountain pen by Babe Ruth. In very good condition, with folds, creases, and overall soiling from use. An unusual and desirable format for the autograph of the ‘Sultan of Swat.’ Starting Bid $300

990. Cy Young Signature. Vintage ink signature, “Sunday, Oct. 13, 1936, Very Best Wishes from Cy Young, Peoli, Ohio,” on an off-white 5 x 3.5 album page. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 13 x 19. In fine condition, with a small piece of tape on the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200