Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

Sports Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 645		1882 Baseball Trade Cards. Lot of four color chromolithographed baseball trade cards, published by Cosack and Company, Buffalo, New York, 1882. The 3 ½ x 5½" cards each show a different position: Pitcher, Batsman, Left Fielder and 1st Baseman. Mounting traces on verso of all cards, very minor toning. In very good condition. These colorful cards, with their action packed depictions of early baseballers, are a rare reminder of the beginning of America's favorite pastime. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $483
Lot 646		1941 Brooklyn Dodgers. Eighteen signatures from the 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers, presented on three white 3 x 5" cards taped to a black background. All signatures are in pencil. Highlights include: Dolph Camilli (home run leader in 1941 and MVP), Pee Wee Reese, Newell Kimball, Hugh Casey, Billy Herman, Augie Galan, Kirby Higbie, Dixie Walker and Peter Reiser. Some age toning, and tape at top and bottom of each card. Overall, very good condition. Reportedly collected by a young fan after school, this is a great memento of the team that won the 1941 National League Pennant. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 647		1954 New York Yankees Signed Autograph Book. 1954 Autograph book includes the signatures of over 40 ballplayers and members of the Yankee organization, including: Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Allie Reynolds, Bob Grim, Del Webb, Hank Bauer, Casey Stengel, Mel Allen, and Bill Dickey. Most signed in ink. In very good to excellent condition overall. A few missing pages, but signatures are clean. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $431
Lot 648		Baseball Stars Including Hall of Famers. Lot of 14 signatures from great names in baseball, each on a single sheet. Including: Cal Hubbard, Sandy Koufax, Pee Wee Reese, Carl Hubbell, Red Faber and Nolan Ryan. Twelve signatures appear on white cards, Rick Reuschel signed the back of his baseball card and Don Zimmer signed a black and white photograph of himself. Conditions range from very good to fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 649		Campanella, Roy. Signature ("Roy Campanella"). One page, 5¼ x 3½", n.p., n.d. Inscribed "Best Wishes to Jim" in black ink on heavy white card stock. Notation on verso, otherwise, fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 650		Di Maggio, Joe (1914-1999). American baseball icon. As a gifted slugger and outfielder, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio's natural talent lead the New York Yankees to 10 pennants and nine World Series Championships. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. Signed Ball ("Joe DiMaggio", "Monte Irvin", and "Willie Mays"). 1951 Official League J. DeBeer and Son baseball signed on the sweet spot by DiMaggio. Also signed by Monte Irvin and Willie Mays. All sign in black ink. Likely signed in 1951 during the World Series. In Near Mint condition. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 651		[Lou Gehrig]. Bleacher Ticket to the Lou Gehrig Memorial, July 4, 1941. 3¼ x 2½, printed in black and white on card stock, with ticket number and bleacher seat price in red. Age toning, minor fading, edges show minor wear. Overall, very good condition. One of the most revered figures in baseball history, the "Iron Horse" is remembered both for his accomplishments and the sad story of his demise. The outpouring of affection when Gehrig's illness was announced in 1939, and the sorrow at his death in June of 1941 were a mark of the connection between this great player and his fans. This is a great opportunity for the baseball collector. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $305
Lot 652		Mantle, Mickey (1931-1995). Baseball legend named after catcher Mickey Cochrane. Despite chronic injuries, this talented switch hitter was the American League MVP three times and won the Triple Crown in 1956. Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, five years after his retirement. Signed Ball ("Mickey Mantle"). Single signed ball on an Official American League Bobby Brown presentation ball. Signed on the sweet spot. In Mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Attained by the consignor from Mantle in 1994. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 653		Mantle, Mickey. Signed Photo ("Mickey Mantle No 7"). Black and white, 11 x 14", n.p., n.d. Signed in black ink. Framed to an overall size of 20-1/4 x 17-1/4". In very good condition. Here Mantle signs a photo of himself pictured with team mates Roger Maris, and Yogi Berra from 1961. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Personally acquired from Mantle in 1994. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 654		Spalding Ball/Strike Counter. White celluloid ball and strike counter with Spalding logo on verso. Marked on front "Pat'd May 28, 1878" and "Pat'd Oct. 12, 1886," the Spalding trademark is centered on the reverse. Minor yellowing, one spot on the reverse, one on the bottom edge. Obviously used, but very good condition. A fairly early Spalding trademark, and signs of use, make this a lovely piece for the baseball collector. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 655		Speaker, Tris (1888-1958) Greatest centerfielder in baseball history, his records for assists and doubles by an outfielder still stand. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. Document Signed ("Tris Speaker"). Printed. Two pages, quarto, Kansas City, October 31, 1933. Some age toning at edges, one small corner crease. Fine condition. Tris Speaker signs as one of the members of the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Baseball Club, Inc (presumably the Kansas City AA Blues). The minutes of their annual meeting, this report is also signed by the newly elected President of the Board of Directors, John G. Kling. Is this John Kling, the Chicago pitcher (born and raised in Kansas City) who led the Cubs to the World Series in 1909? Both men continued to be active in baseball after their playing days -- this would be an interesting piece for further research. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 656		The Early Days of Baseball. Black and white photograph, 3 x 4", n.p., n.d. Mounted on a decorative octagonal mat to an overall size of 5¼ x 7¼". Significant yellowing at edges, two tiny chips at bottom edge. In good condition. The quilted knickers and laced up jerseys (with "Athletics" emblazoned across the chest) of these two ball players brings to mind games ending at sundown and "Casey at the Bat". Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 657		Two Early Baseball Teams. Lot of two photographs of early baseball teams. 1. Sepia toned, 7¾ x 4¾", n.p., n.d. On cardboard backing. Verso has penciled identification of players and mounting residue. One corner has tape repair on the verso, scratches in plate visible in print, minor foxing. Good condition. 2. Black and white, 7¾ x 5¾", [Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio], n.d. Photograph mounted on dark backing. Minor foxing and toning, ½" tear to right edge of photograph, minor chips in plate visible. Very good condition. Two appealing pictures of local teams, the first most likely taken near the turn of the century and the other in the late 1910s or 1920s. In the first photograph, the men appear in work clothes rather than uniform, but their equipment is laid proudly before them, with a Model C. Spalding bat clearly identifiable. The second photograph shows a uniformed team and coach posed in front of an outfield wall. Two great reminders of the popularity of baseball through the last century and a half. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 658		[Basketball]. 1970 Lakers Championship Team Signed Ball. Basketball signed by the members of the 1970 Western Division Champion Los Angeles Lakers team. After sweeping Atlanta in the Division Finals, the Lakers faced the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Going to seven games, the Finals were a tug-of-war between two great teams, with emotion carrying the Knicks to victory in Game Seven. The twelve signatures on this ball belong to Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain (signing "Wilt") Mel Counts, Rich Roberson, John Egan, Keith Erickson, Jerry West, Dick Barnett, "Happy" Harriston, Mike Lynn, Willie McCarter and coach Joe Mullaney. There is a minor scuff on the ball, but the overall condition is very good. A great item for any Laker fan. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 659		[Football]. 1925 College Football Photographs. Lot of two photographs of the Waynesburg College Football Squad in 1925. Black and white photographs, 9½ x 8¼", Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 1925. Matted (original mats) to an overall size of 13¼ x 11¾", with handwritten identification of the players at bottom edge of mat. One photograph depicts the whole team, the second, the starting line-up. Mat edges are worn and photos show minor mat burn. Overall, very good condition. The Waynesburg Yellow Jackets played their first game in 1895, participated in the first ever televised football game (against Fordham in 1939) and continue to be a presence in Pennsylvania athletics. Alas, the 1925 squad was notable only for the square-jawed handsomeness of its players and the fabulous team photographs we are fortunate enough to offer here. A reminder of the days when helmets were leather and turf was natural. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 660		[Hockey]. 1914 World Series of Hockey Medallion. Very Rare. 29 mm Silver on Bronze. Giants very scarce. Athletics. Hockey player on obverse. Reverse: Plain. Suspension loop on top. Very fine condition. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 661		[Pool and Billiards]. Champion Pool and Billiard Players Cigarette Cards. A set of Hassan/Mecca Cigarette Cards featuring pool and billiards players, each measuring either 2½ x 2¼" or 2¼ x 2½". The collection of 15 cards is beautifully matted and framed to an overall size of 26 x 22". Matted next to each card is a photocopy of its verso. Although not examined out of frame, the cards appear to be in fine condition. Featuring the likes of Albert Cutler and William F. Hoppe ("The Boy Billiardist"), this unique collection of pool and billiard greats of the early 1900s is a nice picture of dapper gents from the turn of the last century. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 662		[Track and Field]. Champion Track and Field Cigarette Cards. A set of Hassan/Mecca Cigarette Cards from the "Champion Athlete and Prize Fighter Series," featuring track and field and swimming champions, each measuring 2¼ x 2½". The collection of 60 cards is beautifully matted and framed into two pieces, the first 29 x 31" and the second 31 x 32". Matted under each card is a photocopy of its verso. Although not examined out of frame, the cards appear to be in fine condition. Issued around 1911, these cards salute the achievements of some of the most popular swimmers and track stars of the age. The nicely rendered portraits and occasionally quaint biographies reveal the world of early 20th century sport. Included are cards from several Olympians, most notably Johnny Hayes, the first American gold medalist in the marathon. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 663		[Track and Field]. Didrikson, Babe (1913-1956). Talented American athlete who mastered not only basketball, swimming and track and field, but also golf. In 1932, Didrikson participated in the 1932 Olympics, setting records in the javelin and hurdles. Signed Photo ("Babe Didrikson"). Black and white, 3½ x 3½", n.p., n.d. Signed in black ink. Paper loss at corners, with remnants of an adhesive at three corners, a few folds. Signature is faded. In fair to good condition overall. Pictured at a sporting event, the popular female athlete signed her name across the center of this image. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 664		[Wrestling]. Autograph Book of Early Pro Wrestlers. Here we offer a unique autograph book containing the signatures of some 35 early Pro Wrestlers. Dating from the late 1920s and 1930s, this book features the hands of Ernie Dusek (one of the Four Omaha Duseks, a family of fighters), Hans Steinke (a European wrestler who arrived in the U.S. in the 20s using the Greco Roman style), Abe Coleman (the "Jewish Tarzan" or "Hebrew Hercules", Coleman was known for his cauliflower ears caused by headlocks), Pat O'Shocker (an accomplished bleeder), and Gino Garibaldi. Several pages have clipped photos of the athletes affixed alongside the autographs. Slight losses to felt cover at edges. Pages are slightly toned with some creasing. Overall, in good to very good condition. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115