Sports

900. 1959 Topps #380 Hank Aaron PSA NM-MT 8. Graded by PSA

NM-MT 8. Magnificent 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 choice card with razor edges, sharp corners, and vivid colors. Starting Bid $200

Marciano asks for painkillers before his planned ‘Super Fight’—“I don’t want anything to kill this Ali deal”

902. Rocky Marciano Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5,

illustrated Rocky Marciano Enterprises, Inc. letterhead, June 2, 1969. Letter to William Reinmuth, Jr., of Sports Quest, in full: “Thanks for that nice card and photo. Barbara really loved it. My back has been giving me a lot of pain lately and I may have to have a doctor give me some kind of pain killer because you know how bad my back can get. I don’t want anything to kill this Ali deal so I’ll have to take it easy for a little while. I did finally get that letter from Gene Tunney and he is a great guy. The fighting Ex-marine was a hell of a fighter and is a real stand up kind of guy.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Neatly signed action shot of the legendary Yankees slugger

903. Babe Ruth Signed Photograph. Fantastic vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Babe Ruth taking a mighty swing for the New York Yankees, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To My Pal Don, From, Babe Ruth.” A pencil notation on the reverse evidently indicates the date and place of acquisition: “1936 at Sleepy Valley Inn, Warwick, New York.” In very good to fine condition, with lights stains (visible at an angle), a short tear to upper left corner, and a diagonal crease to the upper left. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $500

Sought-after baseball signed by most of Murderer’s Row—Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Tony Lazzeri, and fellow 1930 Yankees teammates

904. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball. Official Tober Suburban League baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet spot and side panels by seven members of the 1930 New York Yankees squad, including: Babe Ruth (ss), Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Tony Lazzeri, George Pipgras, Bill Karlon, and Mark Koenig. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and toning, and fading to a few of the lesser names. A star-studded signed baseball, highlighted by the legendary Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Starting Bid $1000