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Mid-1960's Ray Nitschke Game Worn Jersey. Fellow Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Bart Starr once characterized this hard-nosed middle linebacker as the "classic example of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," a gentle giant off the field who conversely took great pleasure in doling out bone-crushing punishment to opposing ball carriers. This classic example of a Championship-era green durene gamer from the 1978 Canton inductee convincingly illustrates Nitschke's rough brand of play, with well over a dozen very sizable team repairs that indicate hundreds of downs worth of collisions under the rule of Vince Lombardi. Amid the constellation of battle scars we find the unforgettable double-sixes in white tackle twill sewn to chest, back and sleeves, these likewise showing brutal wear. Yellow and white sleeve striping recalls the finest days in Titletown. Size "52" tag inside collar is joined by another in the tail, which sprouts from the right side of the proper "Sand Knit" label. Though we have never encountered another, and auction records show no sales in the past five years, we do not hesitate to annoint this Nitschke gamer as the finest on earth, unquestionably the best that could possibly exist. We have no doubt that any educated uniform collector would agree with this assessment. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19902 | May 5, 2007

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1985 Dan Marino Super Bowl XIX Game Worn Helmet. Despite his top ranking on the career charts in the two most relevant statistics for the quarterback position, passing yards and touchdown completions, the elusive Super Bowl victory will always be seen as the legendary Hall of Famer's white whale. "I want to know what it's like to play in a Super Bowl and win one," he was once quoted as saying. "My career will be great without it. But, personally, selfishly, I want to know what it feels like."

Unfortunately, Marino never would experience that feeling, though his assertion that his career would be great without it is undeniably true. Still, it's rare to enter any discussion about the game's greatest quarterbacks, and Marino's place in that realm, without a mention of the empty space on his Championship ring finger. And, so the importance of the remarkable relic we present here needs little explication.

Endless photo matches assure beyond any doubt that this is the helmet Marino wore as he made his only grab for that brass/Championship ring, closing out a remarkable fourteen and two regular season, his second in the NFL, with a heartbreaking loss to Joe Montana's San Francisco 49'ers at California's Stanford Stadium. The only thing missing is the "Dolphins" customization to the front bumper, though, interestingly enough, the base "Riddell" bumper is clearly covered with a dirt and glue residue and in one of the photo matches, the right side of the bumper sticker under the letters "INS" in "DOLPHINS" is clearly disengaged. On the helmet's exterior, the proper original striping is present and photo matches show uneven disjointed front endings of each as well as dirt/glue residue stains. The original Dolphin's starburst logos remain intact and another exact photo match shows the left side detached with a bubbled disengagement on the 10 o'clock position.

The rear shell is likewise an exact match to photos from the Super Bowl, with Marino's number
Auction 707 | Lot: 19912 | May 5, 2007

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1934-36 R327 National Chicle Diamond Stars High-Grade Near Complete Set (96/108). During the Golden age of the 1930's bubble gum card era National Chicle conceived the Diamond Star set as a competitor to the popular Goudey issue. This classic set exhibits original artwork with an art deco feel of the era. The set was popular however it was facing an uphill battle due to the fact that Goudey had locked up the rights to produce cards for the two biggest stars of the era: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Still, this set has no shortage of Hall of Famers with the inclusion of Ott, Hornsby, Waner, Foxx, etc. The offered Diamond Star partial set has survived the decades in miraculously good condition and consists of the three of the four series in the issue, only missing (12) cards from the fourth series numbers 97 to 108. A total of 45 cards have been graded by SGC with an aggregate SMR value of $19,250. Includes: Graded Cards - SGC 96 MINT 9: 3 cards w/ # 76, 86, 91 Harris. SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5: 2 cards w/ # 77 Gehringer, 95 Appling. SGC 88 NM-MT 8: 9 cards w/ # 51, 57, 62, 65, 66 Medwick, 81, 87, 88, 93. SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 9 cards w/ # 39 Hubbell, 50 Ott, 52, 56, 67, 69, 75, 78, 84. SGC 84 NM 7: 14 cards w/ # 11 Dickey, 14 Terry, Berger, 31 Cuyler, 35 Averill, 44 Hornsby, 48 Farrell, 54 Greenberg, 68, 72, 74 Lazzeri, 82, 90, 94. SGC 80 EX-MT 6: 3 cards w/ # 9 Cochrane, 16 L. Waner, 80. SGC 70 EX 5.5: 1 card, #64 Foxx. SGC 60 EX 5: 2 cards w/ #3 Maranville, 58. SGC 50 VG-EX 4: 1 card # 12. SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card # 1 Grove. Ungraded Cards - #'s 2 Simmons (VG/EX), 17 Frisch (EX), 18 Hafey (VG/EX), 27 Traynor (VG/EX), 28 Lopez (EX), 30 Manush (EX/MT), 32 Rice (NM), 36 Lombardi (EX/MT), 43 Lyons (EX/MT), 59 Bottomley (NM), 60 Ruffing (EX/MT), 63 Jackson (NM), 83 Waner (EX). Grades 47% NM to NM/MT, 47% EX to EX/MT, 6% VG to VG/EX.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19810 | May 5, 2007

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1927 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Of the twenty-six pinstriped editions to deliver World Championship glory to the fans in the Bronx, this Golden Age club stands in baseball lore as the finest of the lot. In fact, this club is the answer most commonly given by baseball experts and historians when pressed to name the greatest baseball team of all time, bar none. When one considers the roster made available to Hall of Fame manager Miller Huggins, the reasoning behind this wide consensus becomes clear. The all but supernatural slugging powers of home run king Babe Ruth and season MVP Lou Gehrig fed an unprecedented offensive onslaught that saw the Yanks almost quadruple the American League team home run average. Earle Combs topped the League in both singles and triples. Bob Meusel and Tony Lazzeri each reached triple-digits in the RBI column. So deadly were the bats that stacked the Yankee line-up that sportswriters referred to the club with the rather sinister moniker "Murderer's Row."

Here we present one of the finest baseballs in the hobby to document that glorious Golden Age club. The list of names reads like a Cooperstown role call: Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Combs, Hoyt, Huggins. Eighteen autographs are here in total, each retaining the boldness of its initial application to the "Fairplay American League Baseball" that houses it. The very tough Urban Shocker (died 1928) is here, with Meusel, Bengough, Shawkey, Koenig, Dugan and even the club's hunchbacked batboy/lucky charm Eddie Bennett. Dutch Ruether, who called it quits after this historic season, and rookie Wilcy Moore assure 1927 vintage. Only perennial Big League hopeful Eddie Phillips did not wear the stripes that year, with his presence on the ball leading us to conclude that it dates from Spring Training sessions during the infancy of this exceptional campaign.

A thin layer of shellac is to be thanked for the remarkable boldness of the signatures, and a few chips to that shellac caus
Auction 707 | Lot: 19473 | May 5, 2007

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1962 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (598). Easily identified by its distinctive wood-grain design, the 1962 Topps issue set a new standard by including 598 cards. The high-numbered series (523-598) included several short-printed cards. Based on the quality and the condition of this set overall, it appears to be a vending set that was put together and stored away since its original year of issue. An incredible 126 cards have been graded by SGC with an aggregate SMR value of $22,349. Includes: Graded cards - SGC 98 GEM 10: 4 cards w/ #178, 273, 419, 581 High #. SGC 96 MINT 9: 52 cards w/ #29 Stengel, 113, 116, 137, 143, 147, 151, 155, 156, 157, 180, 188, 209, 212, 231, 237, 238, 246, 258, 269, 270, 319, 344, 348, 380, 392, 398 Drysdale AS, 401 AL & NL Homer Kings, 402, 411, 423 Rival Aces, 470 Kaline AS, 496, 511, 513, 517, 526 SP, 530 Gibson SP, 531, 532, 534 SP, 537, 548, 559, 560 SP, 561 SP, 564, 572 SP, 573, 577 SP, 583, 584 SP. SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5: 25 cards w/ # 73, 135, 140 Gehrig and Ruth, 149, 154, 200 Mantle, 235, 251 Yankees Team, 305, 310 Ford, 330, 354, 394 Aaron AS, 400, 406, 414, 425 Yastrzemski, 468 B. Robinson AS, 515, 525, 528, 570, 575 SP, 593 SP, 595 SP. SGC 88 NM-MT 8: 31 cards w/ # 50 Musial, 53 AL HR Leaders, 58 NL Win Leaders, 112, 132, 141, 148, 167, 243, 288 Williams, 298, 316, 318, 334, 338, 340 Drysdale, 342, 389, 395 Mays AS, 409, 417, 427, 448, 505 Marichal, 522, 527, 558, 566 SP, 567 SP, 571 SP, 587 SP. SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 10 cards w/ # 45 B. Robinson, 59 AL Strikeout Leaders, 70 Killebrew, 97, 144, 169, 199, 263, 313 Maris Blasts 61st, 321. SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards w/ # 54 NL HR Leaders, 122, 320 Aaron, 350 F. Robinson. Ungraded cards include: #1 Maris (EX), 5 Koufax (EX), 10 Clemente (EX), 18 Mantle/Mays (EX), 25 Banks (EX/MT), 30 Mathews (NM), 99 Powell (EX/MT), 100 Spahn (EX/MT), 139 Babe Ruth Story (EX/MT), 150 Kaline (NM), 300 Mays (NM), 317 Musial IA (NM), 360 Berra (EX), 3
Auction 707 | Lot: 19852 | May 5, 2007

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Early 1950's Tom Landry Game Worn Jersey. It's practically inconceivable to the legions of Dallas Cowboys fans that continue to worship at the altar of the Hall of Fame coach that Landry once suited up in the uniform of the hated New York Giants, but here we present tangible proof of that youthful gridiron indiscretion. This fantastic red durene gamer served the young defensive back who formed the famed Giants "Umbrella Defense" with Schnellbacher, Rowe and Tunnell. Landry's effectiveness is evident from the statistics, most notably his total of thirty-two interceptions in just eighty games of work. One must also note that it was with the Giants in 1956 that Landry entered the coaching profession as defensive coordinator (with Vince Lombardi his counterpart on offense). And the rest, as they say, is history.

This stylish long-sleeved red durene gamer will be instantly recognizable to collectors of early 1950's football cards, as the distinctively fonted number "49" found on chest and back here in white tackle twill is apparent on Landry's 1951 Bowman rookie and essentially every other issue from the era. The seven-inch height of the front numerals and nine-inch height of the rear are correct, as is the "Wilson [size] 42" tagging on interior tail.

Wear is consistent throughout, and particularly evident in the solid inner seam and collar line wear, though the piece remains eminently displayable. While most of its brethren were destroyed by postseason training sessions, this example was evidently spared from such punishment. The jersey derives from the collection of a former Dallas Cowboys employee who located the jersey in Landry's Mission, Texas hometown. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19899 | May 5, 2007

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1908 "Cy Young Day" Loving Cup Presented to Cy Young. More than eighteen thousand Boston Red Sox fans were on hand at Huntington Avenue Grounds on August 13, 1908 to honor their forty-one year old pitching star. It was the same field where Young had thrown the first pitch of the inaugural World Series in 1903, and where he'd tossed a perfect game a year later. Expecting a dignified procession of Red Sox to begin the "Cy Young Day" events, the fans were instead treated to a comical parade of costumed players, dressed as cowboys, dentists, miners and Mexican laborers. At the front of the procession was Young himself, suited up in farmer's clothing with long, willowy whiskers. The crowd roared its approval.

The event was not a regularly scheduled game, and the Red Sox faced a team comprised of former teammates and other American League luminaries, featuring the likes of Jack Chesbro, Hal Chase and "Wee Willie" Keeler. All gate receipts were to benefit Young alone, a figure that would prove to total more than Young had ever earned in a year. Between each of the two innings that Young pitched, interrupted after each throw by a tremendous ovation that Young acknowledged with a wave of his hat, a variety of trophies, trinkets and flowers were presented to the overwhelmed legend. We are tremendously pleased to have the opportunity to offer one of these historic pieces here.

This amazing artifact remained throughout Young's life one of his most prized possessions, and a modern print of a 1950's photograph (included in this lot) finds Mr. Young posing behind a table of trophies that holds this cup. We cannot be certain exactly which individual, group or organization gifted this particular cup to Young, but it's evident that the presenter held Cy in great esteem. A simple engraving on the side of the cup says all that needed to be said, "Cy. Young, The King, Aug. 13, 08."

Crafted from brass in a simple and elegant design, the tri-handled cup stands just over
Auction 707 | Lot: 19589 | May 5, 2007

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The Oldest Known Football Program. Presented here for the most serious and dedicated collectors of early football memorabilia is a piece that even the top experts in the field didn't know existed. Those familiar with the recently published book "Inside the Program: A History of College Football" by Ed Bearg and Thomas Rudebusch know that the authors claim that the 1873 program for a game between Yale and Eton, part of the collection of the College Football Hall of Fame, is the oldest known, and they're certainly to be forgiven for this misconception. This remarkable specimen had for many decades remained hidden in the personal scrapbook of Nathan P. Tyler, who attended Yale from 1872 to 1876 and was fortunate enough to witness the school's very first intercollegiate football match, the seventh college football game in American history.

Predating the Hall of Fame's program by twelve and a half months, this astounding artifact is small in stature but monumental in importance and collecting appeal. In marvelous nineteenth century calligraphic style, the cover announces, "Foot Ball, Columbia vs. Yale, Hamilton Park, Nov. 16, 1872." The creator of the program "Benham, Printer" takes credit at the bottom margin. The two interior pages list the members of the Columbia and Yale squads respectively, twenty men to a side. The back page lists the names of the two referees, four judges, and unused lines to record the scorers of the nine possible goals, as the first side to five would be declared the victor.

In fact, the hotly contested battle yielded only three scores, all of them to Yale, earning them a victory in their inaugural game much to the delight of the four hundred students and New Haven townspeople who were in attendance that day. Tim Cohane recounted the scene in his 1951 book, "The Yale Football Story." (G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York 1951):

"Jim Platt got the game under way with a long kick toward the Columbia goal. After fifteen minutes of pl
Auction 707 | Lot: 19859 | May 5, 2007

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1902 Inaugural Rose Bowl Program. Presented here is one of the most significant collegiate football artifacts ever to reach the auction block, and only the second example of the very first Rose Bowl program to surface in the hobby in recent memory. The first such example made history in November of 2003, when a result of $35,500 made it the priciest non-baseball sports program ever sold.

While the Tournament of Roses had begun on New Year's Day 1890, it had always operated exclusively as a floral festival, growing from humble beginnings as a community event, to a statewide attraction, and eventually to nationwide fame. It was largely by coincidence that the festival happened to coincide in 1902 with a Michigan football team barnstorming tour of California, and it was decided by those in positions of influence that a post-season football game would make a nice addition to the event. The local Stanford University team was chosen to be the Wolverines' willing victims.

The eventual result of forty-nine to nothing in Michigan's favor could, rather remarkably, be considered a moral victory of sorts for the Stanford Cardinals, as the undefeated Wolverines had racked up 501 points of offense while giving up not a single point during their ten-game regular season. It still came as quite a disappointment to the overwhelmingly pro-Stanford crowd, and it is surmised that this embarrassing result had some bearing on the fact that it would be another fourteen years before football would again become part of the Tournament of Roses festivities.

Now well past the century mark in age, this historic program for that first Rose Bowl Game is prepared to elevate one serious collector to the elite level of the hobby. Beginning with the black card stock cover, embossed with golden lettering reading, "Official Program, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, New Year's Day 1902," we enter to find forty pages of thrilling text and photographs dedicated to the various events of the da
Auction 707 | Lot: 19860 | May 5, 2007

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1969 Roger Staubach Game Worn Rookie Jersey. Like most other Hall of Fame NFL quarterbacks, Roger Staubach had an inauspicious start to his professional career. Six games, forty-seven attempts, one touchdown pass and two interceptions was all he could muster in a back-up role to Craig Morton. But Staubach's route to fame was unlike the majority of his peers in that he served in the US Navy for four years after his Heisman career with the Middies, thus becoming a twenty-seven year old rookie. The rest, of course, is history--six Pro Bowls, two Super Bowl Championships including an MVP Award, his effective scrambling, his comeback wins and his unparalleled leadership.

This incredible football artifact dates to Staubach's NFL debut, making it one of the most significant offerings in the sport in recent years. Constructed from nylon durene, it sports short sleeves with ribbed sleeve cuffs which have been photo-matched to the season. The numerals are sewn on in requisite styling, with the number "12" on chest, back and shoulders exhibiting the Cowboys' famous serafed font with interior rope stitch reinforcement within the zig-zag pattern. In the late 1960's the Cowboys still wore shoulder numerals, necessitating the rather unconventional placement of the NFL 50th Anniversary patch on the left sleeve.

The jersey sports the 1960's white "Southland" label in the collar, accompanied by a cloth "Size 48L" flap tag. The wear is light, but definitely appropriate for the quarterback position, particularly given the limited action Staubach saw that first season in the League. The gorgeous aesthetics and supreme rookie vintage ranks this amazing specimen as the finest Staubach Cowboys gamer offered to date. Consigned by a former Dallas Cowboys staffer, with his letter of provenance. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19954 | May 5, 2007

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1988 Tony Gwynn Silver Bat Award. The first of two spectacular silver bats offered within this Signature Auction that were presented to the 2007 Hall of Fame inductee for leading the National League in batting average. Among the most prestigious of individual awards presented by Major League Baseball, this gleaming treasure comes to us directly from the Gwynn family with their letter of provenance. It must be stressed that this is not a Silver Slugger Award, presented to the top hitters at each position in much the same fashion as Gold Gloves. Only one of these awards is issued per League annually, and, in that regard, more closely equates to the prestige of a Cy Young Award or MVP. The simple design essentially matches that of Gwynn's game bats, with the Louisville Slugger trademark and facsimile signature on the barrel. Bold block letter engraved text on the lower barrel announces, "Batting Champion 1988, National League, B.A. .313." Length is thirty-four inches. Flawless condition. An elite piece of which only the finest private collections are worthy.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19644 | May 5, 2007

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1989 Tony Gwynn Silver Bat Award. This season marked the Hall of Fame San Diego Padre's fourth of eight seasons atop the National League batting average chart, and here we find the impressive trophy presented to Gwynn for his blue ribbon accomplishment. It's the second of two such prizes presented within this auction, each deriving directly from the Gwynn family with their letter of provenance. The design is elegant in its simplicity, essentially just a metallic duplicate of Gwynn's signature model Louisville Slugger, further engraved with the text, "Batting Champion 1989, National League, B.A. .336." Again, we must stress that this is not a Silver Slugger Award, presented to the best batter at each position in the manner of a Gold Glove. Only one of these bats is issued per League annually, and as such it ranks as one of baseball's most prestigious individual awards. With Gwynn's 2007 Hall of Fame induction coming in the months ahead, surely a surge in the value of his collectibles shall coincide. Smart investors take note.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19645 | May 5, 2007

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1963 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (576). The 1963 Topps set is among the most popular of its era, due in large part to the attractive card design and the inclusion of the high-numbered Pete Rose rookie. Based on the quality and the condition of this set overall, it appears to be a vending set that was put together and stored away since its original year of issue. An incredible total of eighty-eight cards have been graded by SGC with an aggregate SMR value of $17,142. SGC 98 GEM 10: # 440 Marichal. SGC 96 MINT 9: 38 cards w/ # 119, 127, 130, 138 Pride of the NL, 139, 142, 148, 151, 153, 157, 183, 203, 206, 207, 218, 235, 243, 249, 254, 267, 268, 373, 380 Banks, 385, 396, 401, 405, 409, 412 Dodgers' Big Three, 415 Gibson, 422, 436, 438, 439, 459, 483, 490 McCovey, 503. SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5: 21 cards w/ # 9 NL SO Leaders, 48, 63, 133, 136, 161, 186, 192, 210 Koufax, 252, 270, 360 Drysdale, 381, 390 Aaron, 391, 428, 435, 443, 450, 485, 499. SGC 88 NM-MT 8: 18 cards w/ # 68 Friendly Foes, 126, 140, 200 Mantle, 221, 242 Power Plus, 250 Musial, 279, 300 Mays, 374, 375, 377, 398, 419, 446 Ford, 451, 470, 500 Killebrew. SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 5 cards w/ # 3 NL HR Leaders, 4 AL HR Leaders, 25 Kaline, 173 Bombers' Best, 400 F. Robinson. SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards w/ # 6 AL ERA Leaders, 120 Maris, 271, 448. SGC 60 EX 5: # 537 Rose. Ungraded cards include: #2 Mantle LL (EX), 18 Buc Blasters (NM), 115 Yastrzemski (VG), 169 Perry (EX), 228 Oliva (EX/MT), 247 Yankees (NM), 275 Mathews (EX/MT), 320 Spahn (EX), 340 Berra (EX), 345 Robinson (EX/MT), 466 Freehan (EX), 472 Brock (EX/MT), 540 Clemente (VG) 544 Staub (VG), 550 Snider (VG), 553 Stargell (GD/VG). Grades 65% NM to NM/MT, 30 % EX to EX/MT, 5% VG/EX or lesser.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19853 | May 5, 2007

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1910 E99 Bishop & Company SGC Graded Partial Set (17/30). This set was issued by the Los Angeles candy maker Bishop and Company at the height of tobacco and early candy issues in 1910. The set depicts players from the Pacific Coast League and represents the first of two obscure issues produced by the confectionery. To give an idea as to the rarity of this issue, we simply need to refer to the population reports of SGC and PSA, which inform us that between both firms less than 100 of the E99 issue have ever been graded and this partial set represents a good portion of the entire population. This offering obviously represents a nice opportunity for the collector of the rare candy issues to get great jumpstart on completing this scarce set. Includes: Graded cards - SGC 40 VG 3: 7 cards w/ Brashear, Delmas, Hasty, Hitt, Nourse, Olsen, Smith. SGC 30 GOOD 2: 4 cards w/ Cutshaw, Dillon, Lindsay, Nagle. SGC 20 FAIR 1.5: 2 cards w/ Bodie, Nelson. SGC 10 POOR 1: 4 cards w/ Cameron, Mohler, Tennent, Thorsen.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19765 | May 5, 2007

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1890's-1900's Notre Dame Game Worn Full Football Uniform.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19940 | May 5, 2007

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1961 Topps Baseball High Grade Complete Set (587). Topps returned to its traditional vertical format for its 587 card issue in 1961. The set is numbered through 589, although only 587 cards were printed. The scarce high-numbered series includes card numbers 523-589. Based on the quality and the condition of this set overall, it appears to be a vending set that was put together and stored away since its original year of issue. An incredible seventy-seven cards have been graded by SGC with an aggregate SMR value of $10,856. Includes: Graded Cards - SGC 96 MINT 9: 34 cards w/ # 7, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 38, 45 NL ERA Leaders, 80 Killebrew, 97, 114, 142, 187, 190, 193, 202, 208, 209, 213, 215, 246, 270, 319, 327, 371 SP, 430 SP, 483, 499, 504, 517 McCovey, 534, 576 Maris AS. SGC 92 NM-MT+ 8.5: 18 cards w/ # 10 B. Robinson, 33, 92, 140, 141 Williams, 153, 287 Yastrzemski, 291, 307, 314, 330, 388 Clemente, 481, 491, 493, 514, 561, 578 Mantle AS; SGC 88 NM-MT 8: 19 cards w/ #35, 41 NL Batting Leaders, 200 Spahn, 207 Dodger Southpaws, 211 Gibson, 301, 310, 318, 350 Banks, 360 F. Robinson, 475 Mantle MVP, 525, 542, 545, 562, 572 B. Robinson AS, 579 Mays AS, 586 Ford AS; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 3 cards w/ # 296, 300 Mantle, 478 Maris MVP; SGC 84 NM 7: 4 cards w/ # 276, 415 Aaron, 417 Marichal SP, 575 Banks AS. Ungraded cards include: #2 Maris (VG/EX), 120 Mathews (EX/MT), 150 Mays (EX/MT), 160 Ford (EX), 228 Yankees (EX), 260 Drysdale (PR), 290 Musial (NM), 344 Koufax (EX), 401 Ruth (EX), 405 Gehrig (EX/MT), 406 Mantle HR (EX), 425 Berra (EX), 429 Kaline (FR), 443 Snider (EX/MT), 471 Rizzuto MVP (EX), 472 Berra MVP (), 482 Mays MVP (EX/MT), 484 Aaron MVP (EX/MT), 485 Banks MVP (EX), 577 Aaron AS (EX/MT), 580 Kaline AS (EX/MT), 581 Robinson AS (EX/MT), 589 Spahn AS (EX). Grades 65% NM to NM/MT, 25% EX to EX/MT, 5% VG/EX or lesser.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19851 | May 5, 2007

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1922 World Series Press Pin. Tremendously scarce and desirable pin by noted jewelers Whitehead & Hoag is the only model issued for the 1922 Series, given the fact that the competing clubs shared their Polo Grounds home. This is the first such example we've seen in quite a few years, and auction records show no single examples having reached the block in recent memory. So a word to the wise--if you want this pin, bid now. The fine condition of this one could practically be considered overkill, as a rusted shell of a specimen would be cause for celebration. Ours is wonderfully clean, with just the slightest speck of wear to the enamel at far left to derail a NRMT rating. Original brooch pin on verso is undamaged, and light oxidation on that side is of no concern.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19652 | May 5, 2007

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1951-52 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with Marilyn Monroe. After setting a World Record mark of $191,200 for Autographed Baseballs with our Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe signed sphere in May of 2006, we received quite a few inquiries from prospective consignors claiming to possess a similar piece. In every case but one, these baseballs were rather quickly exposed to be inauthentic. Here we present the single example to make the grade, a Yankees team signed sphere featuring this most famous of celebrity couples upon its sweet spot. The OAL (Harridge) ball was likely signed during Spring Training of 1952, as there are some abnormalities in the roster that keep it from being linked definitively to one season or the other. Of course we've been trained to accept 1951 as the only season that featured both DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle upon the Yankees roster, and a rookie Mick is present and accounted for. But the love affair between Joe and Marilyn began in early 1952. Five other lesser players present here likewise did not begin their pinstriped service until 1952.

Of course, this small mystery only adds intrigue to a baseball that will rate among the most desirable to find a new home this year. Though a chip to the shellac coating dips into the sweet spot signature of DiMaggio, his signature is otherwise perfectly preserved. Marilyn's autograph below remains clear of any defects and merits a rating of 9+/10. Twenty-five Yanks join America's Sweethearts, including the aforementioned Mantle, Berra, Rizzuto, Mize, Woodling, Reynolds, Martin, Sain, Raschi, McDougald and a pair of clubhouse Stengels. These signatures likewise remain remarkably bold, averaging a very conservative 8/10, and the occasionally chip and a bit of paper stuck in the shellac affect no noteworthy names. Certainly this is the only baseball on the face of the earth bearing the autographs of Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe and Mickey Mantle, which makes it one of the most iconic pieces from the
Auction 707 | Lot: 19535 | May 5, 2007

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1887 N172 Old Judge Harry Wright PSA NM 7. Only a single Wright from this supremely scarce issue has ever topped that which we present here, and fewer than 100 cards from the entire N172 set have ever achieved better than a PSA NM 7. So suffice it to say that you'll search long and hard, and probably fruitlessly, to find a superior example of this card issued in honor of the Hall of Fame baseball pioneer responsible for such innovations as the modern uniform and baseball score sheets. Wonderful centering and a lack of physical evidence of age or wear makes us wonder if this card might deserve a resubmission for a possible upgrade. We can't imagine what that single PSA NM-MT 8 card could have that this one doesn't.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19723 | May 5, 2007

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1952 Topps Baseball Near Complete Set (399/407). The 1952 Topps set was the largest set of its day, both in number and size of the cards. Cards 311-407 were extremely limited. This near set is missing the following eight cards - #311 Mantle, 333 Reese, 400 Dickey, 407 Mathews. A total of five cards have been graded by PSA with an aggregate SMR value of $914. Graded cards - PSA NM 7: #67 Reynolds; PSA EX-MT 6: #161 Byerly; PSA EX 5: #243 Doby, 372 McDougald; PSA VG 3: #261 Mays. Ungraded cards include 1 Pafko (FR), 11 Rizzuto (PR, tape on back), 29 Kluszewski (VG/EX), 33 Spahn (FR), 36 Hodges (FR), 37 Snider (VG), 48 Page Correct (PR), 48 Page Error (FR), 49 Sain Correct (GD), 49 Sain Error (VG), 59 Roberts (VG), 65 Slaughter (PR), 88 Feller (GD), 122 Jensen (VG), 129 Mize (VG/EX), 175 Martin (FR), 191 Berra (VG), 216 Ashburn (PR), 277 Wynn (VG), 312 Robinson (PR), 314 Campanella (PR), 315 Durocher (VG), 321 Black (VG), 384 Crosetti (VG), 392 Wilhelm (VG), 396 Williams (VG). Grades 12% EX to EX/MT, 60% VG to VG/EX, 28% PR to GD.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19824 | May 5, 2007

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Mid-1960's Paul Hornung Game Worn Helmet with Photo Match. The Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner entered the National Football League as the number one overall pick, joining a Green Bay Packers team he would help lead to four Championships including the first Super Bowl in 1967. As the "Thunder" to Jim Taylor's "Lightning," Hornung helped compose Lombardi's unstoppable ground game that tore apart opposing defenses throughout the era of this incredible helmet's use. For legions of Lambeau Field fans, this battered headgear represents the essence of what it is to be a Green Bay Packer, and we're pleased to have the opportunity to offer it to the collecting community.

The helmet shell remains intact but the entire inner contents (suspension webbing, crown donut, jaw pads, and snubber) have been removed. The interior does sport two markered number "5" identifiers however, as well as a "RC-65 Riddell" recon sticker. The exterior shell has been definitively photo matched to one of the most famous photographs of Hornung in uniform. Note the abrasions at the seven o'clock area of the left "G" logo, and the thin white vertical scuff on the green center striping above Hornung's right eye. Both "G" logos are original as, is the striping. The stenciled number "5" on the back of the center stripe is likewise original, and both green stripes have been factory stamped. The 2-bar "BD9" facemask is from a later period, as are the bolts and housing peripherals. A mid-1960's "Riddell" chinstrap is here as well. The helmet still displays exceedingly well despite the lack of interior padding. It is probably one of the last helmets used by Hornung, which coincides, of course, with the greatest years of the Packers dynasty. A piece worthy of display at Canton, or in the finest private football collections. Included in the lot is the 8x10" photograph of Hornung wearing this helmet, signed in 10/10 black sharpie. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19903 | May 5, 2007

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1908-1909 E102 Anonymous "Set of 25" Complete SGC-Graded Set Without Variations (25). The manufacturer of this rare issue is unknown and the set is almost identical in design to the E92, E101, E105, and E106 issues. All of the 25 players in the set are listed on the verso of each card. There are 4 secondary poses for Doyle, Miller, Schmidt, and Wagner, which are not included here as the original owner of this issue had no way of knowing that there were variations from the 25 listed on the back when this set was put this together almost 100 years ago. Includes: Graded cards - SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Evers. SGC 30 GOOD 2: 3 cards w/ Donovan, Doyle, Knabe. SGC 20 FAIR 1.5: 4 cards w/ Kleinow, Mathewson, Tinker, Zimmerman. SGC 10 POOR 1: 17 cards w/ Bender, Bescher, Cobb, Collins, Chase, Crawford, Dooin, Dougherty, Lajoie, Lobert, Magee, Miller, Murphy, Schaefer, Shean, Smith, Wagner.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19761 | May 5, 2007

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1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski #34 PSA NM 7. Far and away the most valuable card in the National Chicle set, Bronko outpaces his closest competitor by multiples when it comes to value and desirability. As such, high-grade specimens such as this one are treasured by collectors, and the opportunity to own one doesn't come along very often. In fact, only seven examples have ever graded NM-MT 8, and none have ever rated higher. In other words, you might have a very long wait ahead of you if you crave a finer representation. Marvelous centering and bright colors offer no shortage of eye appeal.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19863 | May 5, 2007

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Early 1970's Tom Landry Game Worn Coaching Jacket. Mid-weight navy blue nylon windbreaker is one of the very few Landry artifacts one will find that actually could be characterized as a Dallas Cowboy uniform piece, as we all know that the Hall of Fame coach typically favored sport coats and fedoras over team gear for game day. So it's certainly safe to say that this rare garment presents a unique opportunity for the serious collector, as a bold white tackle twill "Dallas Cowboy" spans the back of the jacket, with an embroidered "Landry" swatch sewn to the inner zipper path to assure its royal heritage. Proper "Sand-Knit [size] Large (42-44)" label appears inside collar. Wear is light but definite, leaving the jacket in marvelous condition for use or display. The jacket derives from the same former team staffer who consigned the rest of the incredible vintage Cowboys material also found within this auction. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19955 | May 5, 2007

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1860 "Base Ball Player's Pocket Companion." This "Third Revised Edition" of the seminal 1858 publication is considered a "Book of Genesis" of sorts for the serious baseball historian, one of the very first publications to address the rules of the game that would come to be known as our National Pastime in a codified manner. Even the most casual collector understands how scarce is any baseball artifact dating to the Civil War's antebellum period, and few pieces from this small supply could match the offered volume for historical insight. Thirty-five pages reside between the 3.75x5.5" covers, the front of which is embossed with golden lettering and a gloveless figure catching a baseball, with the text split between the rules and regulations of "The New England Game" and "The New York Game," an ominous foreshadowing of the great Red Sox and Yankees rivalry perhaps. Amidst the typed text are found magnificent images of ballplayers in early uniform, labeled as The Thrower, The Striker and The Catcher. Diagrams of the playing fields of each regional Game are also found within. A certain degree of wear must be excused for a book rapidly approaching its sesquicentennial, though the binding still remains essentially intact and all pages are held in place. Handwriting from a former owner appears on the first two blank pages and some light and largely unobtrusive water staining can be found on the few final pages, along with some wear to the last two leaves of paper. The book remains entirely legible front to back, with the vast majority of pages free of any noteworthy flaw. It is believed that only five or six of these volumes survive today, elevating the winning bidder to an elite collecting status where few could follow.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19578 | May 5, 2007

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1918 Boston's Best Pitchers Signed Baseball with Babe Ruth. Unique and thrilling trio of signatures is found on the side panel of an OAL (Johnson) ball, quite possibly signed at Fenway Park during the World Series. We are led to this supposition by the appearance of Art Nehf, the Braves' top hurler, who joins the young Babe and former Philadelphia Athletics star Bullet Joe Bush, the Red Sox pitchers who started Games One and Two of that Fall Classic. It would stand to reason that Nehf would have been in the stands as a spectator, and few other occasions would have brought these players from different Leagues together. We're quite confident of the 1918 date, as it was Bush's first with the Sox, and he appeared in only three games in 1919 before Ruth set sail for the Big Apple. Regardless of the actual circumstances surrounding the signing, the end result is a treasure unlike any we've seen. All other panels remain free of writing. The ball shows expected handling wear, but the autographs still project very well due to the strength of the fountain pen ink that created them. A very special opportunity for the serious Boston collector. LOA from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19468 | May 5, 2007

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1954 Brooklyn Dodgers Original Artwork by Willard Mullin. The greatest name in sports cartooning was this long-serving member of "The Sporting News" staff best remembered for his creation of the fabled "Brooklyn Bum" and his comical take upon the trials and tribulations of the long-suffering Dodgers. Here we present a particularly special piece that finds a young fan of Jackie, Campy and the boys dreaming that a large wrapped Christmas gift might contain another National League pennant. Of course we all know that the gift would end up being better still, and that the 1955 baseball season would prove to be the most glorious in the team's history. This remarkable subject matter would be cause for celebration on its own, but the addition of Mullin's watercolor skills makes it one of the most desirable pieces from his sizable oeuvre. The work measures 10x15" on artist's paper, with tape (or its remnants) from its original "paste up" lining the edges. Condition is otherwise fine, and the piece presents beautifully, evoking the simple charm of 1950's Brooklyn baseball.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19615 | May 5, 2007

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Early 1980's John Elway Game Worn Stanford Jersey. Exceptional and highly desirable "pre-rookie" gamer dates to this Hall of Fame legend's tenure as leader of the Stanford University offense, most likely used during his Junior year at the school. Wear is absolutely tremendous, though some portion of this could be attributable to a second life as a practice jersey following the regular season. The red mesh shortened body of the jersey is dotted with various team repairs, most notably at the top of the front numeral "7," at the upper right shoulder, and in the tip of the letter "W" of Elway's screened-on surname at rear nameplate. Strong, sweaty wear has also faded the "Russell [size] 46" label at the tail, further indication of plentiful use. Various contact marks and a few unrepaired small holes are likewise easy to spot. All tailoring aspects are as picture-perfect as the use, with Elway's preferred wide sleeves for ease of throwing motion and customization along the major horizontal transverse seam to keep the shoulder pads more tightly applied. A flawless collegiate gamer from one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. It doesn't get much better than that. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19908 | May 5, 2007

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1967-68 Don Meredith Game Worn Jersey. "Dandy Don" may be better remembered for his unorthodox delivery and offbeat banter and antics in the Monday Night Football booth, but he was an incredibly gifted college quarterback at Southern Methodist University and a Pro Bowl star of the Dallas Cowboys in the wild 1960's. This long-sleeved durene specimen dates from the final two seasons of Meredith's time in the Lone Star State, exhibiting appropriate light quarterback wear. Number "17" in royal blue tackle twill is affixed to chest, back and shoulders with interior rope stitching in proper serafed font. The distinctive elastic side panels are essential to Meredith's favored style. Local Terrell, Texas "Southland" label in collar is joined by cloth "Size 48" flap tag. A solid representation from one of the most recognizable figures of the Cowboys' infancy. Consigned by a former Dallas Cowboys staffer, with his letter of provenance. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19953 | May 5, 2007

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Early 1970's Mel Renfro Game Worn Jersey. He was the consummate defensive back throughout his fourteen-season career, spent entirely with the Dallas Cowboys. The All-American out of Oregon could have played offense or defense with that sort of talent, but ended up playing DB for Tom Landry, earning ten Pro Bowl berths. This nylon durene gamer typifies the style of the era, proper in every regard from the interior rope stitched royal blue tackle twill identifiers to the "Southland" label inside the collar with cloth "Size 44" designator. The serafed number "20" on chest, back and shoulders is in correct font and placement, as is the block lettered "Renfro" on rear satin nameplate. Minimal wear. Consigned by a former Dallas Cowboys staffer, with his letter of provenance. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19962 | May 5, 2007

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1934 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Historic sphere represents the final season in the Bronx for the man who defined the franchise. The Babe, who would club his 700th home run and draw his 2,000th walk this season, takes his customary sweet spot position on this "Babe Ruth Home Run Special" sphere in bold 9/10 black fountain pen ink that would elevate the ball to strong five-figures if it were a single. But the Hall of Fame appeal doesn't end with Ruth, as we find Gehrig, Combs, Dickey, Lazzeri, Gomez, Ruffing and Sewell among the twenty-one Yanks joining him. Signature quality ranges from a readily legible 3/10 to 9/10, though the vast majority of autographs rate 6/10 or better. The ball itself is lightly and evenly toned, and presents beautifully. A fitting tribute to the departing legend. LOA from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19494 | May 5, 2007

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Late 1930's Hall of Famers Multi-Signed Baseball with Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx. A dazzling constellation of stars makes this OAL (Harridge) ball one of the most intriguing autographed pieces within this auction. Twenty-seven of the thirty-five gentlemen to have made their mark on this historic sphere are enshrined at Cooperstown, making this quite possibly the largest compilation of pre-war Hall of Famers ever seen on a single baseball. The thrilling relic derives from the estate of Ed Gilliland, general manager of the St. Louis Browns and remains in stunning condition, with all autographs (unless otherwise noted) projecting at a strength of 7/10 at a minimum. And so, without further delay, the cast of characters: Ruth, Gehrig (5/10), Paul Waner, Stengel, Harris, Traynor (6/10), Grove, Hartnett, Cronin, Frisch, Foxx, Feller, Dickey (6/10), Grimes, Greenberg, Terry, Medwick, DiMaggio (2/10), Mack, Simmons, Cochrane, Hubbell, McCarthy (6/10), Gomez (6/10), Gehringer, Cochrane, McKechnie, Lobert, Street, Grimm, Jim Wilson, VanderMeer, Vernon Kennedy and Vitt. We must also note that Grimes, Terry, Medwick, Frisch and McCarthy are secretarially signed. A piece for the most discerning of collectors, or for those who wish to kill a large flock of birds with a single stone. This single purchase will result in one heck of an autograph collection. LOA from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19506 | May 5, 2007

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1982 St. Louis Cardinals World Championship Trophy. A thrilling seven-game Series this season pitted the plucky Milwaukee Brewers against the October veterans St. Louis Cardinals, with the latter emerging victorious to claim the club's ninth World Series Championship. The spoils of victory that glorious post-season included this gorgeous and unmistakable trophy, presented to a front office worker at the Cards' Busch Stadium home. The classic design, among the most aesthetically appealing of all Championship hardware in any sport, boasts baseball and crown imagery at the center of a ring of engraved pennants, each bearing the name of the twenty-six teams comprising the 1982 Major Leagues. The tallest flag reaches twelve inches at its peak. Encircling the base is a brass belt with the engraved text, "World Series Champions, St. Louis Cardinals, 1982." Typically the possession of only the men who tasted World Championship glory, this brilliant trophy offers a rare opportunity for the elite collector.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19637 | May 5, 2007

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1960's Henry Jordan Game Worn Jersey. Henry Jordan was an All-American at UVA before coming to the Packers from the Browns in 1959. Coincidentally, Vince Lombardi also arrived that season, which started Green Bay's run to greatness. For eleven seasons, Jordan anchored the Packs' defensive line, making four Pro Bowl appearances and earning All-Pro honors six times. Extremely durable, Jordan missed only two games in his first twelve seasons. This green durene jersey is from the tail end of Jordan's career, with high probability from 1968. The long sleeved jersey is of correct color hue with an embedded nine-stripe sleeve pattern, which is one of the most famous and recognizable in NFL history. Of note is the presence of elliptical embedded sleeve padding which was a staple of Packers' durenes through the late '50's and '60's. Jordan's number "74" is affixed white tackle twill on the jersey front, verso and sleeves. The size "54" is slightly larger than Jordan's norm, but at 6' 2", 250 pounds, Jordan's frame with his massive shoulder pads would be in this range. In fact, this jersey was obtained in the 1970's from the private collection of Dad Brazier, longtime Packers' equipment manager. He always had sets which were a size or two larger than the norm for wear on cold weather days. His reasoning was that the players needed some extra room with the layers of thermal undergarments and for defensive lineman. Relatively loose fitting jerseys were not an issue because offensive lineman could not use their hands to block. This would help explain the relative lack of wear. However, the numerals exhibit quality surface softness and there is wear on the label. The tail tagging is the single "Sand Knit" style, designating "Size 54," which first appeared in 1968. While not designated as such, there is significant extra length (perhaps five or six inches). Packers' durenes usually had standard extra length but these cold weather jerseys went beyond the norm. This Hall of Fame repre
Auction 707 | Lot: 19901 | May 5, 2007

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Early 1980's Lawrence Taylor Game Worn Helmet. It's a sight that quarterbacks of the era still see in their nightmares (just ask Joe Theismann). This Big Blue headgear once served as the nose cone of the heat-seeking missle that was L.T., the most fearsome pass rusher of all time. The battered "Bike" helmet exhibits solid, consistent wear from the early years of Taylor's dominance, with the underscored "Giants" logo affixed to each side of the exterior shell. Taylor's number "56" decals straddle the center red stripe in proper font, size and positioning. The double bladder interior padding system exhibits fine, sweaty wear to match that of the exterior. The green dot face mask is the style favored by Taylor, as is the high hook-up positioning. In short, every aspect of this Canton-quality artifact is correct and with a uniformity of wear that ensures this helmet remains unchanged from the last time it was removed from Taylor's head. Consigned by a former NFL Pro Bowler with his letter of provenance. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19911 | May 5, 2007

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1993 World Series Player's Trophy Presented to Rickey Henderson. Worthy of tremendous collecting interest merely as a symbol of baseball's highest achievement, this World Series Championship trophy glimmers that much more brightly for the identity of its former owner. As a 1994 signed letter of provenance from "Man of Steal Sports" attests, this trophy is one of two that belonged to Henderson, awarded for his part in securing a second consecutive World Series victory for the Toronto Blue Jays. A signed photograph (4x6") of Henderson holding the trophy is likewise included, and a second Henderson signed photo (8x10") of the Jays' celebration after recording the Series' final out.

The distinctive styling of this award features a ring of flags announcing every Major League team, with a crown and baseball sculpture at center. Pins sporting the logo of the Blue Jays and Phillies, who met that October, are positioned in front. Ringing the base of the foot-tall trophy is a golden band, which is engraved, "World Series Champions, Toronto Blue Jays, 1993, Rickey Henderson." The "Balfour" manufacturer's sticker is underneath the base. With Henderson's Hall of Fame induction both certain and soon, now is the perfect time to invest in such an elite piece.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19649 | May 5, 2007

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Circa 1979 Terry Bradshaw Game Worn Helmet. Gorgeous "MaxPro" Pittsburgh Steelers helmet is identical in style to the one worn by this Hall of Fame legend during his back-to-back World Championship seasons of 1978 and 1979, and may well be a veteran of glorious Super Bowl action. The bold and sinister styling is instantly evocative of this Steeltown hero, with Bradshaw's number "12" properly affixed to front and rear of the exterior shell, straddling the yellow center stripe. All details are proper for Bradshaw, from the black clips that affix his preferred style of "green dot" face mask, to the consistent interior and exterior quarterback wear. "MaxPro Kineomatic 7 1/4 - 7 3/8" stickering notes Bradshaw's correct size, and his number "12" is applied in vintage marker to the interior shell over the right ear hole. In every regard, a picture-perfect representation that recalls an exciting era in NFL history when the capital of the football world was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sourced from the former Dallas Cowboys employee that provided the vintage Cowboys material also found within this auction. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19909 | May 5, 2007

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Circa 1970 Bart Starr Game Worn Jersey. This late-career gamer from the man who defined the iconic Green Bay Packers World Championship teams of the mid-1960's might not have the right digits anymore, but nothing can remove the intense gridiron significance. It's hard to believe, but one of the Hall of Fame quarterback's gamers was sacrificed, most likely by the team's equipment staff for an "Old Timers" event, to create a jersey for fellow Canton resident Don Hutson. All four number "5" digits were removed and replaced with number "4," bumping the jersey from Starr's number "15" to Hutson's number "14." The outline of the previous digits are bold and unmistakable however, with the stitching "ghosts" of number "5" far more evident than our catalog photography could possibly illustrate. Jersey expert Lou Lampson stresses that the replacement digits match the number "1" examples that remained on the jersey in fabric, cut and age, and were certainly stripped off another contemporary jersey. Lampson also notes a proper but restitched size "46" tag inside collar to match the "Sand-Knit" tail tag, and removal of rear nameplate, though of course the latter is to be expected given its brief use by Hutson.

So, with these imperfections noted, we can turn our attentions to the many positives about this jersey, most importantly the fact that it saw action on the frame of this super-Starr. Wear is solid, but the jersey remains undamaged and displays marvelously in the Packers' most beloved and distinctive style. One could even see the glass as half full in terms of the post-action tailoring, with the winning bidder having the honor of boasting that he owns a jersey worn by not one, but two, Green Bay Packers legends. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19906 | May 5, 2007

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Early 1980's Terry Bradshaw Game Worn Jersey. Despite the tremendous success of young Ben Roethlisberger, this white, black and yellow jersey is the one that Pittsburgh Steelers fans still see in their sweetest dreams. In fact, the epic Championship battles between the Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys define 1970's football for many fans nationwide, making this white durene gamer one of the most recognizable in the sport. Black tackle twill number "12" is applied to chest, back and shoulders, with two-tone block lettered "Bradshaw" spanning the rear nameplate. The "bumblebee" sleeve striping is the height of NFL fashion. The tail tagging has been lost over the years, but the outline of the "Sand-Knit" labels is still quite evident. Authenticator Lou Lampson estimates the size at "46" or "48," however, noting that this slightly larger size is likely attributable to cold weather usage, with some extra space given for cold weather undergarments as was typical for the club. There are no repairs or visible surface wear, or degradation, but there are a few "nylon durene" runs to denote wear. Overall a fine, distinctive specimen for the serious NFL collector, sourced from a former Dallas Cowboys employee. Also see the Terry Bradshaw game worn helmet also within this auction. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19910 | May 5, 2007

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1988 Darryl Strawberry Silver Slugger Award. Had not a laundry list of personal problems plagued the career of this supremely gifted ballplayer, there would surely be a bronze plaque with Strawberry's face hanging in Cooperstown today. This prestigious award serves as some proof of the fact, issued to the New York Mets slugger following a season that saw him drive in over 100 runs and send thirty-nine long balls into the bleachers. A full-sized silver bat is mounted on a wooden stand bearing a Louisville Slugger logo and engraved plaque naming Strawberry as a "Member of The Sporting News National League Offensive Team, 1988." Other winners that season included Sandberg, Larkin and Gibson. Slight handling wear, but still presents beautifully. Originally acquired directly from Strawberry himself. Such noteworthy awards rarely surface in the hobby, so this is not an opportunity to be taken lightly.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19643 | May 5, 2007

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1921 World Series Press Pin. The Yanks got their first taste of October baseball the season this gorgeous pin saw action, coming face to face with their Polo Grounds roommates the New York Giants. Press pins from this Series are tremendously scarce due both to the many years that have passed since the uptown Manhattan battle, and the fact that only this single style was produced. It's safe to assert that this is likely the finest example on earth today, as we find that the aging process has forgotten about this important relic. There appears to be not the slightest variation from its "as issued" state, down to the perfect condition of the brooch back. An absolute marvel.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19651 | May 5, 2007

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1887 Old Judge Cigarettes N172 King Kelly SGC EX/NM 80. After twelve decades of service as the forgotten bookmark in an ancient volume, this remarkable specimen emerged weeks ago in a California estate to shock us with its brilliant condition. We must admit however that we were also unpleasantly surprised by a grade that should be cause for celebration when concerning a nineteenth century issue, but the sharp corners, clean surface, and even the perfect centering led us to expect an even better result. We encourage those reading this description in our printed catalog to visit our website at www.HA.com to view enlargeable images of this gorgeous representation, and see if you agree that this is a Near Mint card by any rational assessment.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19720 | May 5, 2007

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1909 E95 Philadelphia Caramel Complete SGC-Graded Set (25). Produced by the Philadelphia Caramel company of Camden, New Jersey this set is considered one of the finest early candy issues and is a favorite of many advanced vintage collectors. While many other candy issues of the day used the same artwork, the E95 set features unique images and is very colorful by contrast. The set was printed on thin paper stock and that makes them very susceptible to creasing. Includes: Graded cards - SGC 50 VG-EX 4: 1 card, Cicotte. SGC 40 VG 3: 4 cards w/ Cobb, Crawford, Devlin, Morgan. SGC 30 Good 2: 4 cards w/ Chance, Evers, Matthewson, Willis. SGC 20 Fair 1.5: 8 cards w/ Bender, Carrigan, Collins, Doyle, McIntyre, Plank, Reulbach, Wagner. SGC 10 Poor 1: 8 cards w/ Hoffman, Krause, Leach, Lord, Maddox, Merkle, Willits, Wiltse.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19763 | May 5, 2007

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Mid-1960's Bob Hayes Game Worn Jersey. "Bullet Bob" was more than an Olympic sprint Gold Medalist. He transformed the wide receiver position in the NFL during his explosive eleven-season career, netting four Pro Bowl appearances and one of the greatest average yards per catch totals in NFL history. This early career Hayes gamer dates circa 1966-67 when the Bullet wore ribbed sleeve cuffs on his short sleeve Cowboys home durenes. Serafed number "22" is applied to chest, back and shoulders in royal blue tackle twill with interior rope stitch tailoring. Proper "Southland" label inside collar is joined by cloth "Size 40" flap tag. A beautiful 1960's representation, albeit with minimal wear. Consigned by a former Dallas Cowboys staffer, with his letter of provenance. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19951 | May 5, 2007

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Mid-1960's Don Perkins Game Worn Jersey. This eight-year veteran of the Dallas Cowboys backfield found himself in the top ten for rushing yards each season of his career, earning him a place of honor in the hearts and minds of Texas football fans. Here we present a fine white durene gamer from the center of that career, showing very light but definite wear. Number "43" in proper serafed font is applied with interior rope stitching in royal blue tackle twill to chest, back and shoulders. "Southland" tagging appears inside the collar here, joined by a cloth "Size 42" flap tag below. Only a few more games of use could have made this a more perfect Perkins specimen. Consigned by a former Dallas Cowboys staffer, with his letter of provenance. LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19952 | May 5, 2007

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Early 1970's Bob Lilly Game Worn Jersey. This number one pick out of Texas Christian further endeared himself to the football fans of Texas with eleven Pro Bowl seasons for the Dallas Cowboys. Here we present a classic white durene jersey from the Hall of Fame defensive tackle, exhibiting light but definite wear from the final seasons of Lilly's brilliant professional career. Number "74" is sewn to the chest, back and sleeves in properly fonted royal blue tackle twill, with "Lilly" spelled in simple block lettering across the rear nameplate. Local Terrell, Texas "Southland" manufacturer's label is in tail, with "Hand Washable Size 52" flap tag just below. A fine representation from this Canton resident and founding member of the Cowboys' illustrious "Ring of Honor." LOA from Lou Lampson.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19961 | May 5, 2007

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1928 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Though the 1927 edition is typically considered the finest of all Yankee squads, the cast of characters in 1928, and the end result of their season's endeavors, are essentially the same. After securing the American League flag with leading numbers in every power-slugging category, the Yanks cruised to their second consecutive Series sweep in a rematch of the 1926 Fall Classic against the St. Louis Cardinals. A thick and glossy coating of shellac has managed to maintain the easy legibility of almost all twenty-four autographs present on this OAL (Johnson) ball, notably Ruth (5/10), Gehrig (6/10), Lazzeri (3/10), Dickey (2/10), Pennock (6/10), Combs (5/10), Durocher (5/10), Hoyt (6/10), Meusel (5/10) and Moore (7/10). The balance of the signatures averages about 4/10. A solid representation of a team sphere from this earliest and greatest of all Yankee dynasties. LOA from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19476 | May 5, 2007

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1930's Baseball Legends Multi-Signed Baseball with Ruth, Gehrig. Upon first glance, it would seem that this godly sphere derives from the 1934 Tour of Japan, and we still aren't entirely convinced that there is no connection. The cast of characters just bears too close of a resemblance to the team that crossed the Pacific: Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Gomez, Gehringer. But perhaps it is just that greatness tends to stick together, as other names of superstars that stayed stateside are here as well: Dickey, Cochrane, Manush, Simmons, Cronin, Grove, Lopez, Lyons and Rick Ferrell among them. Fourteen Hall of Famers in all have made their mark on this deeply toned OAL (Harridge) orb, with only three others present that have been locked outside the gates of Cooperstown. The improbability of finding a single baseball with such a baseball pantheon borders on the astronomical, and just a fraction of that theoretical population could match the strong condition of the signatures found here. Only Farrell (1/10), Gehringer (3/10) and Lopez (3/10) cause any amount of eye strain, with the remainder of the Cooperstonians averaging 7/10 in quality. So many great hands have held this remarkable piece--will yours be next? LOA from PSA/DNA. LOA from James Spence Authentication.
Auction 707 | Lot: 19479 | May 5, 2007

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