Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 40

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Sports Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 504		Mantle, Mickey (1931-95) One of baseball's greatest players; Mantle spent his entire career with the New York Yankees (1951-1969) and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. Photograph Signed in blue marker across Mantle's Yankee pinstripes, 10" x 8", no place, no date. Very fine condition; one small tape remnant at top back. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 505		Smith, Arthur - Original Oil Painting Of A Dodger Pitcher, c. 1940s. Original 23½" x 27" painting signed "A. Smith" at lower right artist. This painting was executed with oil on masonite board. It is in fine condition with no cracks, paint flakes or structural damage. Housed in a contemporary frame, the overall size is 32" x 35¾". Smith is better known for his depictions of boxers, but the painting has a baseball theme. It shows a leftie (Brooklyn) Dodgers pitcher winding up to throw during a game against the N.Y.Yankees. Smith painted for the Federal WPA Program in the 1930s and 1940s and was also an illustrator for "The Ring" boxing magazine. His paintings have been exhibited throughout the United States. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 506		Williams, Ted. Photograph Signed in blue marker, 12" x 8", no place, no date. Excellent condition. A waist-up photo of the baseball legend dressed for fishing and holding his fishing gear. After his retirement from baseball, Williams spent much of his time fishing. The Boston Red Sox leftfielder hit 521 homers, batted .344 and had 1,839 RBI. He won two Triple Crowns, and his .483 on-base percentage is baseball's best. Williams' average was .406 in 1941. No player has hit over .400 since. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 507		Babe Ruth Signed and Inscribed Bat. Baseball Bat Inscribed and Signed, "To Miki From Babe Ruth," no place, no date. The Frank Schulte bat by Spalding is 31½" long. Boldly penned and signed in black ink. With PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity. Estimated Value $10,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 508		Two Early Hand-made Bats. U.S.A., later 19th century. One dates to ca. 1870's, the other ca. 1890's (cracked). Slimly proportioned, both show traces of tar applied at the time for better gripping at the handles. Lengths: 37-1/4"; 31-1/2". The bats came out of an early Bob McCann auction. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $253
Lot 509		All Star Sport Series Cards - Silk Portrait Cachets. A series of autographed first day issue collector's covers of various major league all-stars. The cards all designate the various shows or events they were made for. Colorful and pristine. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 24 documents. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 510		Baseball Photo Ephemera. Includes two "Real Photo Baseball Cards": one, 1912, with members from the Knoxville, Ohio team and their wives; plus a shot of four players, ca. 1911. Additionally, a comical Advertising Card : "Hold your Base" ca. 1880. Lastly, a 1913 baseball postcard, Jefferson Barrack, St. Louis. All good shape. Some rare material. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 4 items. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 511		Michael Jordan's Rookie Card + 1987 & 1988 Cards. 1986 Fleer basketball rookie card of Michael Jordan (card #57) in EX+ condition. The card, which shows Jordan floating through the air as he prepares to dunk, is considered the definitive basketball card of the modern era. One of these cards in Gem Mint condition brought over $6800 at auction in 2005. Accompanying Jordan's rookie card are Fleer cards for his 1987 (card 59) and 1988 (card 17) seasons, also in EX+ condition. All three cards are in lucite holders. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 512		Six First Day Issue Covers, Autographed by Baseball Hall of Famers. Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, Eddie Mathews, Warren Spahn, Johnny Mize, and Willy Mays. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 6 items. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 513		Two Mickey Mantel Gateway Commemorative Covers. Well-produced collectible covers, with color-printed satin vignette portraits. Envelopes mostly pristine. Post marked and signed in 1979. Rare!!! Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 514		24 Post Cards of Baseball Stadiums. Cards used and unused, with one or two first day covers. Most are full color 'chromes,' with some older linens, and one monochrome. Cards mostly 1950's to 1970's; a few older. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 24 items. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 515		Fifteen Early Comic Baseball Post Cards. U.S.A., c. 1900-1940's. An amusing assemblage of mostly unused vintage to antique post cards, with both baseball subjects, or baseball-themed. The humor ranges from crude, to corny, to sweet, but the collection is nevertheless a wonderful step back in time. Condition ranges from fair to very fine. Lot of 15 items. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 516		Robinson, Jackie - Privately Printed Promotional Poster. Black and white poster, with red text, put out by Glendale Federal Bank in the early 1950's. Printed on heavy card stock, the all time baseball great stands in a relaxed pose, holding his bat. Well preserved, with a few minor bends, and a bit of rounding to the corners. Size: 28" x 22". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 517		"Smitty at the Ball Game," c. 1929. A hardcover children's book derived from a popular comic strip character of the day. The book's cover with depiction of Babe Ruth. Book somewhat worn and well handled, but fairly clean overall, with still bold colors. Size: 8-3/4" x 6-3/4". Smitty was created in 1922, by cartoonist Walter Berndt, and proved to be one of the more successful strips in the Chicago Tribune stable. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 518		Twelve Commemorative Covers by Gateway, signed By Various Major League All-stars, c. 1980's. Well-produced collectible covers, with color-printed satin vignettes of the stars. Including such greats as: Warren Spahn, Wally Joyner, "Whitey" Ford, and Orel Hershiser. None available after this series. Envelopes pristine. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 12 items. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 519		Twenty-six Commemorative Covers by Gateway, signed by Various Major League Stars, spanning the 1960's through the 1990's. Well-produced collectible covers, with color-printed satin vignettes of the stars. Envelopes mostly pristine. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 26 items. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 520		Malone, Carl - Signed Jersey. Framed Utah Jazz Basketball Jersey, signed by Carl Malone in black sharpie. With the team's bold and distinctive violet and green colors, the jersey makes for a dramatic display centerpiece to any sports collection. Malone was voted among the top 100 NBA players of all time. Framed size: 42-1/2" x 31". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299
Lot 521		McGrady, Tracy - Photographic Poster. Framed and Signed Photograph of Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic ("Mounted Memories Hologram). The image a magical moment, with the star poised mid-air, about to make a slam dunk. Initials in silver ink. Image size: 19" x 14-3/4". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 522		Two 1950 Minneapolis Lakers Pictorial Albums. The pair are duplicate issues, each covering the 1948, 1949, and 1950 seasons. Cover of both issues signed by George Mikan, "Mr. Basketball," considered the finest NBA player of that period. With the eye-searing red covers, these are truly quaint products of the period, and a far cry from the slick media publications of today. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 523		Fitzsimmons, Robert James "Ruby Robert" (1863-1917) Boxing's first triple world champion. English born, he grew up in New Zealand and developed tremendous strength from working as a blacksmith, which helped earn him the reputation of being the hardest puncher in boxing. He moved to the U.S. in 1890 and on January 14, 1891, won the Middleweight title from Jack (Nonpareil) Dempsey. In 1897, he became World Heavyweight champion by beating Gentleman Jim Corbett, landing his legendary solar plexus punch in the 14th round. In 1903, Fitzsimmons defeated world Light-Heavyweight champion George Gardner by a decision in 20 rounds, thus becoming the first boxer to win titles in three weight divisions. Page from a turn-of-the-century publication showing Fitzsimmons landing his solar plexus blow on James J. Jeffries, c. 1902, Signed "Robert Fitzsimmons," in the lower border, no place, no date, 6½" x 4¼". One closed diagonal tear at upper left. Paper loss in right blank margin where the page was torn from the publication could easily be matted and framed out. Fitzsimmons signature is very bold. His signature is the rarest boxer's signature. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,800
Lot 524		Foreman, George - Signed Boxing Glove. New Everlast Boxing Glove, size 14, signed in sharpie by the former Heavyweight Champion. Attractive display piece. Length: 12-1/4". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 525		Evander Holyfield Autographed Boxing Glove. An Everlast red leather boxing glove with laces numbered 2108, signed in black sharpie "Evander Holyfield Matthew 17:20", no place or date. Also a TVKO press kit for the Holyfield/Foreman bout of April 19th, 1991 and a Lou Duva autograph on a 9" x 16" black & white folded Holyfield poster relating to Buster Douglas fight. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 526		Leonard, Sugar Ray & Tommy Hearns. Four full color posters promoting the September 16th, 1981, World Welter Weight Championship fight between Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns. The contenders are framed by the silhouette of a pair of boxing gloves, above the backdrop of Caesar's Palace, in Las Vegas. Two posters are signed by artist Donald Moll, and two are unsigned. But for very faint toning, posters in mint condition. Size: 24-1/2" x 19". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 4 items. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 527		Sugar Ray Leonard - Satin Baseball-style Jacket. Attractive cream-and-copper-trimmed satin baseball-style jacket, made for Sugar Ray Leonard's entourage, with his image embroidered on the back, and the motto: "A Fist Full of Sugar." A very limited amount made. Size: Large. Jacket with light soiling; the satin with modest scattered imperfections. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 528		Robinson, Sugar Ray (1921-89) Considered by many the greatest boxer of all time; his record was 128-1-2, with 84 knockouts. In 1999, the Associated Press named him both the greatest welterweight and middleweight boxer of the century. Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "Best Wishes to 'Paul' Sugar Ray Robinson / 1954," 10" x 8", no place. Photo by James J. Kkriegsmann, N.Y.Very good; faint creasing. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 529		Elway, John - Retirement Poster. Framed and Signed Farewell Poster of NFL Hall of Famer, John Elway. The large photo poster a composite of special moments in his career with the Broncos, along with sports stats at bottom. Autographed within the number seven. Image size: 19" x 14-3/4". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 530		Hornung, Paul - Signed Official NFL Football. The NFL's Hall of Fame Halfback for the Greenbay Packers, from 1957-66, has boldly signed his name in silver ink. The Wilson NFL football very clean, but as expected, is somewhat deflated. Length: 10-1/4". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 531		Rare Uncut Sheet of Football Cards. Topps, United States, c. 1969. The narrow card sheet contains 30 cards of assorted notables of the day: Ray Nitschke, Lance Alworth, Lou Michaels, Ben Davidson, Len Dawson, and more. Inspection suggested; the sheet shows a number of creases and bends, the corners rounded and rubbed, yet the colors remain vivid and bright. Size: 10-1/2" x 25." Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 532		Two Vintage Football Board Games. U.S.A., 1920's - 30's. Two interesting football board games -- each a different take on America's favorite sport. From 1925, Ya-lo Football Card Game. The game board laid out as football field, with peggable football; offensive and defensive moves require players cards. Damages seen to game's box, but interior items near mint. Later, from 1935, Parker Brothers, "Tom Hamilton's Football Game," pits Navy against Army. Comes with boards, instructions, and numerous pieces. Box splitting at some corners; interior items mostly in excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 533		McNown, Cade - Signed Helmet. Blue and red Official NFL Chicago Bears Helmet is boldly signed in silver ink. McNown was then rookie and former UCLA All American Quarterback. Helmet is full size, and fully padded. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 534		Montana, Joe - Signed San Francisco 49ers Jersey. The Wilson brand red and white jersey boldly signed by the Hall of Fame Quarterback in blue marking pen. Garment clean, with manufacturer's tags -- shirt not game worn. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 535		Taylor, Lawrence - Signed Jersey. The blue, red, and white NY Giants NFL Jersey (not game worn) is neatly signed in silver ink in the number six of team number 56. Taylor is football All Pro, and NFL Hall of Fame member. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 536		1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Window Advertising Decal for United States Tires (Guasti Giulii). A very rare privately issued decal promoting the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California in 1932; made for United States Tires. Original unused decal, featuring the artwork of noted cartoonist Billy Hon. Size: 6-1/4" x 7-1/4 ". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 537		Ali, Mohammed - Olympics Photographic Souvenir. Nicely framed and boldly signed in gold ink,the photograph a composite sequence of Mohammed Ali lighting the Olympic Torch for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. ("Mounted Memories Hologram) Image Size: 19" x 14-3/4". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $460
Lot 538		Eighteen Olympic Seals from the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. A varied group of privately produced stamp-size stickers/seals promoting the Olympics in Los Angeles. A number are quite fine examples of Art Deco graphic design. Items laid on album page. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Lot of 18 items. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 539		Early ABC Bowling Trophy, Presented to Edward Jennings. The award accorded for record totals compiled during 1939, 1940, and 1941 tournements. The trophy, in eye-catching black and coral-red, is an almost hilarious concotion of "wood shop" turnings and ready-made fittings - - evoking a truly simpler bygone era. Height: 17". Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 540		German "Handbook of Sports" (Handbuch des Sports) A glossary-dictionary-album, with board covers, made in 1932, to house the 122 color sports "collector's cards" affixed within. The cards, likely from cigarette cartons, show the various athletic endeavors of German athletes at the time. Book with wear and bumps to covers; interior generally clean. Book, large quarto. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 541		Jumbo Lot of Sports Related Stamps and Covers. Ten Album Sheets of worldwide, all sports stamps, stickers, envelopes, and cards. The items generally of larger size, and recent date; some with cancellations. Accompanied by COA from Arthur Keith. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86