Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 58

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Sports

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 172		1942 Amateur Baseball World Championship Troophy. A breathtaking 31-inch tall Dieges & Clust vintage art deco figural baseball trophy inscribed "Presented by the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs For The 1942 Worlds Amateur Championship." Inscribed along the base: "Auspices of the National Amateur Baseball Federation." A separate sectional base plate states: "Won By / Automobile Club of Michigan / at Youngstown, Ohio / Sept. 12-19, 1942." The AAA logo appears below the inscription. Height: 31 in. Height of Victory figure: 14 in.; black base height: 4 in.; black base circumference: 32 in. The base is made of black, painted material and has a green felt bottom. Dieges & Clust (designers and makers of the Heisman Trophy, Spalding Trophies and Olympic Medals) is best known to baseball collectors today as the manufacturer of numerous World Series rings and press pins during the early to mid 1900s. They were also known for producing the most elaborate and artistic figural baseball trophies during the period of the 1920s through the 1940s. The company made trophies exclusively for the A.G. Spalding Sporting Goods Company, which offered the trophies in their catalogs. To higher-end sports collectors, Dieges & Clust is best known for their large, impressive, figural baseball trophies, commonly referred to in the hobby as "Spalding Trophies." The elaborate design consists of three tiers,atop which stands a magnificent Victory figure. Two ornate sectional areas adorn the front, inscriptions shown above, and a third section appears on the side as shown. Completing the design is a crossed pair of metal baseball bats, beneath which is a metal baseball. This design element is superimposed over an ornate wreath below the figure of Victory. A metal Dieges & Clust plate is affixed along the front bottom edge of the base. The trophy displays light wear in the form of a few very minor scratches and nicks to its black base, as well as some tarnish and/or loss of finish, none of which detracts from its extraordinary presence or display value. No observable cracks or breaks. Overall in excellent condition. This trophy is a magnificent example of one of the rarest and most impressive baseball figural display pieces from the "golden age" of baseball trophy design, as well as an extraordinarily detailed work of art with an excellent age patina and great figural detail not seen in modern trophies. The National Amateur Baseball Federation (NABF) was established at an organizational meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1914, and is the oldest continually-operated national baseball organization in the country. In the 1942 Major Division World Series Tournament, the Detroit Auto Club defeated the NY City Hotel New Yorkers 2-1. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 173		Musial, Nicklaus, and Perry. Jack Nicklaus 10 x 8 in. color photo of Nicklaus putting, signed in black marker; Stan Musial 10 x 8 in, inscribed "To Len Best wishes," signed in black marker. Photo shows him ready to bat, plus box score highlights of his career; Richard Petty. 6½ x 9 in.color photo celebrating 200 wins; signed in black marker with "43" the number of his car. All fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $59
Lot 174		Drawing of Magic Johnson. Framed original charcoal drawing of Magic Johnson circa 1991 by Laker artist Gary Sabrut. The frame measures 25"x 21". Estimated Value $350 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $306
Lot 175		Jordan, Michael - Signed Limited Edition Original Peter Max Lithograph. Large, 33 x 26 in. limited edition, 147/423, original color lithograph on heavy stock artist paper, entitled "Farewell Shot," boldly signed "Michael Jordan"; also signed and numbered by the artist Peter Max. The lithograph is a sensational rendering of Jordan's famous NBA Championship winning shot in his Chicago Bulls uniform and features Max's unique style and use of color. A valued addition to any collection, with Upper Deck hologram, long sold out by Upper Deck, and offered at a small fraction of Upper Deck pricing. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 176		Picture of Laker Stars Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. A classic 1998 picture of Shaquille O'Neal holding Kobe Bryant in his arms. This black and white photo is framed and matted in 22" x 18½" frame. Estimated Value $125 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $76
Lot 177		Poster of 1991 Laker All Star Candidates. The poster includes: Earvin Johnson, James Worthy (Signed), Vlade Divac, A.C. Green (Signed), and Sam Perkins (Signed). Frame measures 19"x 24". Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $59
Lot 178		Section of Lakers Basketball Court from The Fabulous Forum. A 9½" plague with a 3" x 3" section of court indicating that it was the home of the 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988 NBA World Champion Lakers. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $141
Lot 179		1971-72 NHL Boston Bruins Prince of Wales Trophy. Awarded to Bruins Vice President Charles W. Mulcahy, Jr., this is the Prince of Wales trophy from the Bruins' last Stanley Cup Championship season. The cup presents as silver, with some patina and tarnish and/or blemish. Prince of Wales arms on the front. Four hockey sticks form the legs of the cup, which rest on ornate metal pads. The trophy stands about 13½ in. tall; the 11 in. cup rests on a wood base, about 5 in. across and 2¼ in. tall. Engraved plaque on front of base reads: "NHL Champions / Winners 1971-72 / Boston Bruins." Engraved plaque on back of base reads: "HRH Prince of Wales Trophy / Charles W. Mulcahy, Jr." The Prince of Wales Trophy is an award presented by the NHL to the Eastern Conference playoff champions. Named after Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII then Duke of Windsor), the award was first presented in the 1925-26 NHL season and has been awarded for various accomplishments, including for the NHL regular season championship, the American Division regular season championship, the East Division season championship, the Wales Conference regular season championship, the Wales Conference playoff championship, and the Eastern Conference playoff championship. With the expansion of the NHL in 1967, and the creation of the Western Division, the Wales Trophy was given to the team that finished in first place in the Eastern Division, during the regular season, but by 1994, the trophy was awarded to the Eastern Conference playoff champions. In 1971-72, the Boston Bruins won their second consecutive Prince of Wales Trophy by winning the NHL's Eastern Division. The Bruins had 54 wins and 11 ties in 78 games, with a league-leading 119 points, ten more than the second place New York Rangers. The Bruins went on to take the Stanley Cup against the Rangers, winning the best-of-seven series four games to two. Since 1971-72, the Bruins have not won the Stanley Cup. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 180		1971-72 NHL James Norris Trophy -- Bobby Orr. Presented to Bobby Orr's player-agent, Alan Eagleson, this is a replica of Orr's 1972 James Norris Trophy from the Boston Bruins' last Stanley Cup championship. The engraved brass plate reads: "1972 Winner / Bobby Orr / Alan Eagleson / By / George Graham / 'Ostranders' / December 1972." The cup is engraved: "James Norris Memorial Trophy / Presented by the Norris Family ' To The National Hockey League / For Perpetual Competition / To Be Awarded Annually To The Regular Defense Player Who Demonstrates The / Greatest All-Round Ability In the Position / 1954." This silver-plated bowl, like the original, has a removable lid and stands 13 in. high.The trophy is in excellent condition, with only minor silver loss along the edge of the bowl and on the pedestal base. It comes with its original Peterson & Sons Silversmith blue pouch and maroon trophy box and is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from Alan Eagleson. Bobby Orr redefined the concept of the ice hockey defenseman position. The 1971-72 season marked Orr's fifth straight Norris Trophy (he would win for eight consecutive seasons), a season in which he also took the Hart Trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Bruins romped to the NHL Stanley Cup Championship. When Alan Eagleson landed Orr his first big endorsement deal (the Bobby Orr watch), the jeweler behind the deal was George Graham Ostranders--owner and president of Ostranders Jewelers. This initial business relationship with the game's greatest star and his bombastic player-agent developed into an extremely close tie between Ostranders and Eagleson. Ostranders wanted Eagleson to share in the spoils of his famous client, and so he sought (and was granted) permission from NHL President Clarence Campbell to produce copies of Orr's individual player awards for Eagleson. This superb replica was crafted through Birks and presented to Eagleson by Ostranders. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold