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George Brett (b. 1953). Hall of Fame Baseball Player. Document Signed, being a 1978 Topps baseball card, measures, 2.5 by 3.5 inches. Showing a youthful Brett, signed across the bottom margin in blue feltip: "George Brett". $OLD

Muhammed Ali (1942). This offering is a color photograph of the Liston fight accompanied by a slip of paper affixed to a small file card on which Ali wrote To Ed Polodna from Muhammed Ali , 1-23-89. The handwrting is bold and steady and both the photograph and signature are in excellent condition. Price: $195.00

Alexander J. Cartwright (1820-1892). American Engineer, Pioneer and Developer of American Baseball, Baseball Hall of Fame (1938). Credited with laying out the first baseball diamond (1845), planned and organized the Knickerbocker Baseball Club, rightful ancestor of Professional Baseball today. The first baseball game between two teams was played near his home at Elysian Field, Hoboken, New Jersey on June 19, 1846. Uncommon Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, Honolulu, November 8, 1861, where was developing the Hawaiian leagues that would serve as models for the National and American Leagues. $OLD

Roberto Clemente (1934-1972), and nine other Pittsburgh Pirates. Legendary Hall of Fame Baseball Player tragically killed while on a rescue mission. Rare Signature, on a 5.5 in. by 11 in. slip of yellow paper from the 'Fairfield Inn', from June 1966, Atlanta, Georgia.Price: $2,250

Edward T. 'Eddie' Collins (1887-1951). Legendary Baseball Player, Hall of Fame (1939). Had over 3,000 hits and a career .333 average. His scouting helped the Red Sox acquire Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr. Document Signed, being an official "Uniform Agreement for the Assignment of a Player's Contract to or by a Major League Club", dated June 10, 1944.Price: $950

Joe DiMaggio. Official American League Signed Baseball. An OAL Baseball, Gene Budig, President (1994 to 1999). Signed on the sweet spot: "Joe DiMaggio". In pristine condition.Price: $OLD

Doubleday, Abner (1819-1893). A signature cut from a document and signed A. Doubleday, Major Genl, VOL., U.S. Army. Signatures of Doubleday are verty rare.
Price:$ 950.00

500 Home Run Hitters Lithograph. Major League Baseball Legends. Historic Signed Limited Edition Print, #906/1000, depicting eleven 500 Home Run hitters lined up side by side along the base path of a baseball diamond, measuring 37.5 in. by 22 in., c. 1988. Signed beneath their images by eleven and the artist, Ron Lewis. "Hank Aaron" [755] "Willie Mays" [660] "Frank Robinson" [586] "Harmon Killebrew 573" [573] "Reggie Jackson 44" [563] "Mike Schmidt" [548] "Mickey Mantle" [536] "Willie McCovey" [521] "Ted Williams" [521] "Ernie Banks" [512] "Eddie Mathews" [512] "Ron Lewis #906/1000". Since this historic signing four other major leaguers, Eddie Murray, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa have joined this exclusive club. Rafael Palmero, Fred McGriff, and Ken Griffey, Jr. are knocking on the door. In total, there have been only eighteen Major League Baseball players who have hit 500 home runs or more in their careers. Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Mel Ott predeceased this signing. Housed in a custom frame made of ash to an overall size of approximately 46 in. by 32 in. In pristine condition. Price: $4,250.00

 
Robert T. 'Bobby' Jones (1902-1971). Legendary American Golfer, winner of five US Opens and three British Opens, along with Alister McKenzie designed the Augusta National golf course and started The Masters golf tournament held at Augusta each year. Very Rare Autographed Note Signed, at the bottom portion of a fan's letter requesting a signed golf ball, no place or date, but circa early to mid-1950s. Handwritten letters from Jones's early years are few and far between. Letters from later in his life, after he was struck with illness, they are virtually non-existent. Price: $5,950
 
 
Robert T. 'Bobby'Jones. TLS regarding purchase of books.Signed Robert T. Jones, Jr.$OLD
 
 
Harmon Killebrew (1936).Official American League Ball signed Harmon Killebrew 573 HR's.
Both the ball and the signature rate a 9.Price :$OLD
 
 
Kenesaw Mountain Landis (1886-1944). Noted Jurist, Federal Judge, and Major League Baseball's First Commissioner, Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1944). Noted for his antitrust judgement against Standard Oil and credited with restoring public confidence in the integrity of baseball following the 1919 Black Sox scandal by permanently banishing eight players (including Shoeless Joe Jackson) from the sport for their involvement in that scandal. Very Rare Document Signed, being an official copy of his printed opinion for the historic landmark case of the United States vs. Standard Oil .Price: $2,900.00

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Legendary Golfers. Photograph Signed, being a Satin-finish 8 in. by 10 in. photo of the two legends walking the fairway, signed in black felt tip. $OLD.

Horton Smith, Walter Hagan, "Lighthorse" Harry Cooper, Ky Laffoon, John Revolta, and Len Mattson. Professional Golf Association (PGA) Legends. Historic Document Signed, being an official signed program of the St. Paul Open, large octavo, 1934. $OLD.

Sam Snead (1912-2002). Beautiful 10 in x 18 in sepia toned photograph of Snead in golfing attire taken at The Augusta National Gold Club. The photograph is signed and inscribed--To Inrelachen C.C.--Best Regards--Sam Snead. Interlachen CC is where Bobby Jones won the U.S. Open as part of achieving golf's Grand Slam in 1930.Price:$479.00.

Masters Champions Signed Pin Flag. A yellow souvenir 2001 Masters pin fag, with green lettering, measuring approximately 18 in. by 13 in. Boldly signed by 16 of the 40 Masters champions, including 2001 and 2002 winner Tiger Woods.This collection represents 39% of the Masters champions, who have won a combined 30 times and 45% of the tournaments. Housed in a custom frame. In very fine condition. $OLD.

Mickey Mantle (1931-1995). American Baseball Legend. A Major League Baseball, A.A.U. authenticated (certificate # A11519) Ron Lewis Printed Lithograph Signed by Mantle and the artist. A color, 8 in. by 10 in. head and shoulders image of Mantle gazing to his right in uniform, d. 1989, n.p. Signed boldly on the lower left: "Mickey Mantle", and on the lower right: "Ron Lewis 89". Housed in a custom frame. In fine condition.Price: $595

Mickey Mantle (1931-1995). American Baseball Legend. Signed Official 1994 World Series Ball. An Official 1994 World Series Baseball —the only World Series ever canceled— signed in blue pen "Mickey Mantle No. 7". A unique ball from the only World Series that was not played, and what would have been Mantle's last. In fine condition. Housed in a ball cube.Price: $OLD

Eddie Mathews (1931-2001). Hall of Fame Baseball Legend. Signed Official National League Baseball. This handsome display piece, an Official National Baseball, stamped Leonard Coleman as President, features a genuine Eddie Mathews autograph signed on the sweet spot in blue pen: "Eddie Mathews". In fine condition. $175

Mel Ott (1909-1958). Legendary Baseball Player, Slugger, Hall of Fame (1951). He led or shared the National League Home Run title six times while compiling a career total of 511. He was a lifetime .304 hitter over 22 seasons with the New York Giants. A Fabulous Signature, on a 3.5 in. by 1.5 in. slip, no place of date, but circa 1940s. $1,200

Glenn S. 'Pop' Warner (1871-1954). Legendary Football Coach who developed the single and double wing offenses and other plays. He had career wins of 312, the most ever until eclipsed by 'Bear' Bryant. The 'Pop Warner League' is named in his honor. Very Rare Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, 'Temple University Philadelphia' official imprinted letterhead, dated October 8, 1934, addressing the makers of a football game.Price: $1,950

 
Boston Red Sox Signed Color Photograph. Limited edition color photograph of Boston Red Sox on-field celebration of their 2004 World Series victory. Signed by all the major Red Sox players.Price:$OLD
 
 
Umpire Collection. A wonderful collection of major league umpire letters, umpire cards, signed photos, eytc. Letters have tremendous babseball content. Organized in a three ring binder and sold as a complete collection. Price: $1250.00

 

 


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17509 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347

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Phone: 952-937-0325