Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Sports Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1405		1930s Yankees Team Signed Ball. 23 signatures, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Sam Byrd, George Pipgras, Art Jorgens, Lyn Lary, Henry Johnson and Tony Lazzeri. Ruth has signed on the sweet spot. Soil and aging throughout; a few of the signatures are almost illegible, but Ruth and Gehrig's remain strong. A ball from one of the great teams in baseball history. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex: Remember When Auction, 2000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,358
Lot 1406		Berra, Yogi (b. 1925) Baseball Hall of Famer. Member of more Championship teams than any player before or since, Berra's "Yogi-ism" and exuberant personality make him a fan favorite. Signed Photograph ("Yogi Berra). Color reprint, 8 x 10", n.p., n.d. Signed in blue Sharpie. Small hand-smudge at "erra" noticeable only on inspection. Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
Lot 1407		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1408		Crosetti, Frank. Signed Photograph ("Frank Crosetti"). Black and white modern reprint, 8 x 10", n.p., n.d. Crosetti, signing here in blue Sharpie, has dated the picture "1932", surely the year of this photograph, which shows his swing. Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $44
Lot 1409		Crosetti, Frank. Signed Photograph ("Frank Crosetti"). Black and white modern reprint, 8 x 10" A standout piece, this is a photo of Crosetti shaking hands with Babe Ruth, signed in black ink by Crosetti and dated 1931 in his hand. A great photo of the teammates. Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
Lot 1410		10 Rare NHL, WHA and WHL Pucks. Lot of ten rare hockey pucks. From the WHL we have a 1992-1993 Tacoma Rockets puck. The puck from the defunct team is in near fine condition. We offer two game pucks from the 1973 WHA Los Angeles Sharks -- both show the expected wear but are in very good condition. Our NHL pucks include one LA Kings goal puck (Serge Bernier, 11/18/72) with the rare purple crest; four LA Kings game pucks with the rare blue crest (used 1975-77); a Mighty Ducks game puck from their inaugural year and a Stanley Cup Centennial puck featuring a player holding the cup aloft. Expected wear on the game pucks. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $449
Lot 1411		13 More 1970s Hockey Pucks -- Some Old Logos. Lot of thirteen game-used pucks from the early to mid-1970s. All of the pucks show the expected wear and tear. The pucks are: Kansas City Scouts (rare -- defunct team), Minnesota North Stars (green & gold), Toronto Maple Leafs (2), Washington Capitals, NY Islanders (rare blue & orange), Boston Bruins, Atlanta Flames (rare pre-transfer puck), LA Kings (3 -- rare blue logo), Vancouver Canucks and the Kings with the rare purple logo. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 1412		15 1970s Hockey Pucks -- Some Old Logos. Lot of fifteen hockey game-used pucks from the early to mid 1970s, including rare logos and moved teams. The pucks are: 2 Vancouver Canucks (rare blue & green colors), Buffalo Sabres (rare blue & gold), Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Black Hawks, NY Islanders (blue & orange), Colorado Rockies (early logo & colors), 3 Los Angeles Kings (rare blue crest -- 1975-1977), LA Kings (rare purple crest -- 1972-1973), Minnesota North Stars (green & gold), Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings. The pucks show the expected wear and tear an NHL game inflicts. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $506
Lot 1413		17 Game Used and Autographed NHL Pucks. Lot of seventeen game used pucks, eight are goal pucks with the standard label listing scorer and date -- these have been autographed by the scorer; nine are pucks without signatures, but with some great old logos. The signed pucks (signer first, followed by team and date): Dennis Ververgaert (Canucks, 12/26/73); Gerry O'Flaherty (Canucks, 3/15/74); Ken Hodge (Bruins, 11/18/73); Dennis Hull (Chicago, 12/26/73); Bill Hogaboam (Detroit, 1/27/74); Nick Libett (Detroit, 11/24/73); Jim Lorentz (Buffalo, 12/16/73); Bob Nystrom (Islanders, 12/11/73). All the pucks are game-worn, there is some soil and puck residue on the labels, but all of the signatures are clear. The rest of the goal pucks are from games from November of 1973 to February of 1974, with various scorers. All of the labels are intact, the pucks show game wear and are in similar condition to those above. The teams represented on the pucks are: Montreal Canadiens, LA Kings (2, rare purple seal), Toronto Maple Leafs, Oakland Seals (now defunct), NY Rangers, Minnesota North Stars (green & gold logo). The lot also features two LA Kings game-used (not goal) pucks with the rare blue crest (only used from 1973-1977). All of the pucks are game-worn and the labels, while clear, do show puck residue. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $949
Lot 1414		1973-1974 Boston Bruins #17 Road Jersey. An extremely rare game-worn jersey, from a Stanley Cup year (alas, they were foiled by those Flyers), bears the "Boston Bruins 50th Anniversary" patch on both shoulders. Wilson brand, size 50. Jersey still has the old-style retention hooks under the back of the jersey. Worn by Fred Stanfield and at least once by Derek Sanderson in a game in Los Angeles against the Kings. Originally given by the Boston trainer to the former LA Kings stickboy and owned by the same person for the past 25 years. Professionally stored and maintained. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,933
Lot 1415		1973-1974 LA Kings Team Photo/Autographed. 8 x 11" color photo (apparently from an Los Angeles souvenir sports publication), autographed by fifteen team members: Terry Harper, Butch Goring, Mike Murphy, Dan Maloney, Shelly Kannegiesser, Gary Edwards, Frank St. Marseille, Bob Pulford, Gene Carr, Tom Williams, Bill Lesuk, Bob Berry Randy Rota, Bob Nevin and Rogie Vachon. Near mint condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 1416		9 Game Used and Autographed NHL Pucks. Lot of nine pucks. Four autographed pucks: Phil Esposito signs on tape around an early 1970s LA Kings puck; the remaining three have signed the "Goal Puck" label on the reverse of a team puck -- Pete Mahovlich (Canadiens, 2/23/74); Syl Apps (Penguins, 2/16/74); Stan Mikita (Red Wings, 3/3/74). Esposito's signature has faded as the tape yellowed, but the rest of the signatures are clear. The next five pucks are game used goal pucks with labels but no signatures: Hilliard Graves (Oakland Seals -- now defunct, 3/10/74); Bob Leiter (Atlanta Flames, 3/21/74); Gary Sabourin (St. Louis Blues, 1/15/74); Rod Gilbert (NY Rangers, 2/3/74); Orest Kindrachuk (Flyers, 1/31/74). All of the pucks show the expected game wear and tear. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 1417		Ali, Muhammad. Original Drawing, ink on paper, 16 x 20, framed to 17 x 23", signed. A rendering of cliffs, a ship, clouds and a blimp. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, indicating it was a gift to our consignor from Ali, presented by Ali's agents. Handsomely framed to accent the drawing. A truly unique piece of art, created in 2000 for the consignor's birthday. Signatures are a nice memento, but for the special collector, or a special occasion, this is an unbeatable opportunity to own a drawing created by The Greatest. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by the owner. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 1418		Ali, Muhammad (b. 1942) Larger-than-life, Ali is a sports icon whose accomplishments, amazing as they are, sometimes take a backseat to the memories of his confident, pugnacious, loquacious attitude. Magazine Signed ("Muhammad Ali/ 99"). Ebony Magazine, September 1978. Ali signs in black ink across his chest. Magazine is complete, although it does show some wear. Overall, a nice signature, very good condition. Although Ali has always been gracious to autograph seekers, his current illness has kept him from signing as often as he used to and we are fortunate to offer this selection and the others below. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1419		Ali, Muhammad. Magazine Signed ("Muhammad Ali"). Life Magazine, March 5, 1971. Ali signs in blue Sharpie across the Life logo. The magazine is complete, shows minor wear, and has been re-colored where the address label was removed, but the overall condition is very good. A super issue of Life published for the Ali/Frazier "Fight of the Century." What a great memento! Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1420		Ali, Muhammad. Magazine Signed ("Muhammad Ali"). The Ring Magazine, May 1991. Ali signs in black ink at the lower part of the photo, on the canvas. Magazine is complete; a small signature, but shows up well on the white; wear to the magazine, otherwise very good condition. Featuring an article written to commemorate the Frazier/Ali 1971 battle, with commentary and interviews. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1421		Ali, Muhammad. Magazine Signed ("Muhammad Ali"). Sports Illustrated, July 26, 1999. Ali signs across his white trunks. Minor wear to the cover; magazine is complete. Very good condition. Ali growls over Liston's prostrate form, an image that justifiably serves as the cover for an issue called "The Century's Greatest Sports Photos." Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1422		Ali, Muhammad. Magazine Signed ("Muhammad Ali"). Newsweek, November 9, 1970. Ali signs in black ink across his boxing glove. Magazine complete. Minor scuffing to spine edge, minor wear at top edge, otherwise very good condition. The banner reads "Return of the Champ" and this issue of Newsweek chronicles Ali's struggles to return to the top of the boxing world. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 1423		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1424		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1425		Dempsey, Jack (1895-1983) World heavyweight boxing champion, regarded by many as the apotheosis of the professional fighter. He held the title from 1919-1926. Signed Photograph ("Jack Dempsey"). Sepia toned, 7 x 11", Detroit, January 17, 1930. Inscribed in black ink: "To Lottie Kroll / A Clever Girl / Good Luck / Jack Dempsey / Times Square / Theatre Detroit / Jan 17/30 ". Minor wrinkling and apparent very small tears at edges; one very small area of discoloration to left of Dempsey in light-colored field. Strong signature with a great inscription. Matted and framed to 12 x 15", not examined out of frame. Overall, very good condition. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $253
Lot 1426		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1427		Jordan, Michael (b. 1963) The greatest basketball player, ever. Magazine Signed ("Michael Jordan"). Beckett Basketball Card Magazine, March/April 1990. Jordan signs boldly in black ink below the title. Magazine complete. Very minor wear to spine, else fine. A great image with a bold signature. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
Lot 1428		Jordan, Michael and Jackson, Phil. Magazine Signed ("Phil Jordan" and "Michael Jordan"). Sports Illustrated, May 27, 1996. Magazine complete. Signed in black ink across black and white image. Includes a letter form the LA Lakers' front office indicating Jackson signed while coach of that team. Printed address; fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 1429		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1430		Tilden, Bill (1892-1953) American tennis player who dominated the sport during the 1920s and much of the 1930s. A powerful player, Tilden was also an accomplished writer and many of his works on tennis are popular today. Brash and flamboyant, Tilden is regarded as one of the top athletes of the first half of the 20th century in spite of the turmoil of his personal life. Autograph Letter Signed ("Bill"). Four pages, octavo, Saugus, California, October 13, 1949. To Arthur Anderson. On lined paper, in pencil. Transmittal envelope included, addressed in Tilden's hand, as well as a reprint of a signed black and white photograph. Mailing folds, minor incidental soil. Very good condition. Tilden had been convicted on a morals charge and served time in 1947 and was returned to prison in 1949 on a parole violation -- it is from his Saugus prison cell that he wrote the letter offered here. Written to his protege, this wonderful missive outlines strategy for placing Anderson in Davis Cup contention and offers coaching advice: "…All it will need to put you up with the top flight is a bit more attack, a little better control of your defense…Lets move our Davis Cup goal up to 1951 to shoot for…" A unique artifact of Tilden's life with great tennis commentary. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 1431		1970s Los Angeles Lakers. Lot of two items. The first item is an 8 x 11" team photograph of the Los Angeles Lakes, autographed by Jerry West, Joe Mullaney, Rick Roberson and trainer Frank O'Neill. With minor edge wear, this piece is in fine condition. Our second item is the official souvenir program of game five of the NBA World Championship series in 1972 (Lakers versus the New York Nicks). This is the game that decided the series and the Lakers' victory made them World Champions. The box scores are filled in, with additional "editorial comments"adding flavor to the game, otherwise this piece is in fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 1432		Group of Mid-Century Los Angeles Athletic Event Tickets. Lot of six tickets, the most notable of which is a wartime 1943 Rose Bowl ticket (with a great Victory "V" emblazoned on the front). The other tickets are for the Los Angeles Coliseum Relays, one ticket from 1949, two from 1951, one from 1950 and one from 1952. Conditions are generally good, the Rose Bowl ticket is worn with some surface soil. The graphics on all of the tickets are outstanding and reflect the era very well. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details	Realized $29
Lot 1433		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1434		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1435		NBA Hall of Famer-signed Basketball. Nineteen signatures of some of the great names in basketball appear on this Spalding official size ball, including NBA Hall of Famers Bill Sharman, Tom Gola, John Havlicek, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Bob Pettit, Bill Walton, John Wooden, Abdul Jabbar, Bob Cousey, Sam Jones, Bob Kurland, Jerry West, Ed Maculey, George Yardley, Elgin Baylor, Dolph Shayes, and Jerry Lucas. Also included are College Basketball Hall of Famer Anne Myers Drysdale and NBA Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Award Winner, Chick Hearn of the American Sportscasters Association HOF. All of the signatures are strong and clear, overall fine condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 1436		Super Bowl Commemorative Tickets. Lot of fourteen Super Bowl tickets in 3¼ x 7" Lucite holders. Tickets from the 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1983-1993 contests are reproduced in full. The seats are phantom seats, but the tickets are otherwise identical to game tickets. The tickets are in generally very good to fine condition and the Lucite holder of 1973 is chipped at the corner. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 1437		Super Bowl I Ticket. Ticket to the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, Sunday, January 15, 1967, at Memorial Stadium in Los Angeles. Ticket has been used. There is some scuffing, wrinkling and a few minor abrasions to the ticket itself -- it has the look of being in a pocket for the duration of the game -- overall, good condition. A rare opportunity to own a ticket from the great Green Bay Packer victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575