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The stars of the 1950s Brooklyn Dodgers, highlighted by Robinson, Campanella, and Snider
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876. Brooklyn Dodgers: 1955-57 Team-Signed Autograph Album. Fantastic red hardcover autograph album, 6.25
x 4.75, boldly signed inside in blue ballpoint by 21 members of the 1955–1957 Brooklyn Dodgers teams, including: Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Walt Alston, Don Drysdale (2), Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Carl Erskine (3), Roger Craig, Bob Darnell, Ed Roebuck, Don Newcombe, Chuck Templeton, Gino Cimoli, Billy Loes, Don Elston, Randy Jackson, Ken Lehman, Jim Gilliam, and Charlie Neal. Also signed by team trainer Doc Wendler, and by Happy Felton, host of the ‘Knothole Gang’ broadcast from Ebbets Field. Several pages are multi-signed, or signed on front and back. In fine to very fine condition. A treasure trove of signatures from Brooklyn’s finest, this autograph book is extremely well-preserved and remains in unusually nice condition. Starting Bid $300
878. Vince Lombardi Signed Advertisement. Late 1960’s National Car Rental
advertisement, 10 x 12, featuring a speech made by Vince Lombardi entitled “What it takes to be No. 1.” The legendary football coach has signed nicely along the bottom in fountain pen. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 16; given its size, this ad was presumably removed from a Life Magazine. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
Jones in his prime—a rare, regal portrait signed in his mythical 1930 ‘Grand Slam’ year
877. Bobby Jones Signed Oversized
Photograph. Tremendous vintage oversized matte-finish 13.25 x 10.25 photo of the great Bobby Jones, at the pinnacle of his golfing powers in 1930, wearing a dapper suit and posing with his victory cups of the British Amateur, the British Open, the U.S. Open, the American Amateur, and, at center, the Walker Cup, a biennial contest pitting the best American amateurs against those of the British Isles. Signed and inscribed in beautiful bold fountain pen to celebrity attorney J. E. ‘Ike’ Lambert, “To Major J. E. Lambert, Kind regards and best wishes, Robt. T. Jones, Jr.” Tastefully matted and framed to an overall size of 23.25 x 21. In fine condition.
This esteemed portrait not only depicts Bobby Jones in his playing prime—and on the cusp of his retirement from competition—but it was likewise signed the very year that he cemented his legacy as the world’s finest linksman with a sweep of golf’s ‘Grand Slam.’ Serious golf collectors are well aware that the majority of Jones autographs date from his post-playing days, and that those signed during the era of his dominance carry a significant premium in both value and desirability. This superior example, coupling awesome imagery with period handwriting, was formerly displayed at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Anaheim, a distinction that adds further credence to its immense uniqueness. Essentially flawless, this photo is further augmented by its wonderfully large size; given the steep cost of producing oversized photographs in the 1930s, this photo was very likely printed in a decidedly small amount, and then only for noteworthy recipients such as Lambert, who counted Mary Pickford among his clients. Exceptional in all facets, this is assuredly one of, if not, the finest Jones-signed photo to ever come to market—an unimprovable portrait of a true golfing legend. Starting Bid $500
photo of the heavyweight champ striking a pose in his boxing gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Floyd Stevens, best to my friend, Rocky Marciano.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and Marciano retracing the start of his name due to poor ink flow. Starting Bid $200
Boldly signed portrait of the famed Yankees slugger
880. Babe Ruth Signed Photograph. Desirable vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of the legendary ballplayer taking a swing in his New York Yankees uniform, signed and inscribed in dark fountain pen, “To Leo & John Walsh, from, Babe Ruth.” In fine condition, with a short vertical crease to the bottom edge and light silvering to darker areas of the image. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from JSA and PSA/DNA. An attractive ‘post-swing’ portrait of Ruth highlighted by an uncommonly bold autograph. Starting Bid $500
Babe Ruth as a big baby
881. Babe Ruth Signed Photograph. Humorous vintage glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of the legendary ballplayer wearing golden tresses and an oversized baby gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my friend Margie Little, from, ‘Babe’ Ruth, Feb. 18th, 1929.” In very good to fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the left of Ruth’s image, tack holes to the corners, scattered light creasing, and light silvering to the darker areas of the photo. Starting Bid $500
882. Bill Tilden Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tilden posing with his tennis racket, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Albert, Here’s Good Luck, Bill, Wm. J. Tilden.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, heavier to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200
883. Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1964 Tokyo Olympics
torch, consisting of a blackened aluminum alloy bowl and a stainless steel cylinder, measuring 25.5” in length and 6.75” at its widest point. Manufactured by Nippon Light Metal Co., the bowl is engraved “XVII Olympiad Tokyo 1964” with a set of Olympic rings, and underside of handle marked: “Nikkei Yanagi.” The lower portion of the cylinder bears the Tokyo Games logo and reads “Showa Kaseihin Co., Ltd., 3-1964,” with upper section marked: “Olympic Torc[h].” Exhibits burn marks, nicks, and dings to the burner cylinder, adhesive remnants around the cylinder’s red band, and wear to the top platform of the bowl. Starting Bid $500
