RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Vintage ink signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with a photo of Cobb swinging his bat to an overall size of 12.25 x 14.5. In

ALS signed “T. R. Cobb,” three pages on two sheets, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, December 6, 1948. Letter to Helene Champlain. In full: “It seem

Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Cobb, “Tyrus R. Cobb,” payable to California Water Service Co. for $11.66, February 15, 1958. A vertic

American boxer (1866–1933) who was the first gloved heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1892 to 1897. Vintage ink signature, “Yours truly, J

Italian automotive magnate (1898–1988) whose sports cars are prized the world over as both a classic example of industrial design and an iconic status

Original program from the 1936 World Series between the Yankees and Giants, 9 x 11, signed on the back cover in pencil by 16 players and executives. S

Ballpoint signature, “Rogers Hornsby 1956,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card. In fine condition.

Signed book: The Walter Hagen Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 342 page...

Vintage pencil signature, “Jack Johnson,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.5 album page with a collector’s caption affixed to lower right. Encapsulated in a

Used golf scorecard [circa 1930s] from the Valley Golf Club in New Jersey, signed in pencil “Robt T. Jones, Jr.,” and scored by Jones, Three other not

Signed book: Golf Is My Game. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 255 pages. Signed on the second free end page

Ballpoint signature, “Larry Lajoie 9-14-51,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.25 government postcard with typed notation to the upper left. A uniform shade of

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Sonny Liston,” on an off-white album page. Matted with a glossy photo of Liston in his prime to an overall size of 16 x

Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to assistant coach

Rinkeydinks Souvenir Journal for the Joe Louis Dinner Dance, held on November 28, 1971, at the Americana Hotel in New York City, 8.5 x 11.25, honoring

Once a catcher, but made his mark as a manager. After a stint at the helm of Pittsburgh, he assumed control of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901 and

Program from a testimonial dinner to Thomas Yawkey and Eddie Collins, held at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston on May 2, 1934, 8.5 x 11.25. Signed ins

Photocopy of a 7.75 x 9.75 press photo of Maris and Jack Bergamo, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Roger Maris.” In fine condition, with two ho

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Chock Full o’ Nuts letterhead, July 12, 1962. Robinson’s RSVP to writer Letty Cottin. In full: “Many thanks for your invita

Program for the Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center, 8 x 11, 38 pages, February 1972, signed on a page inside by baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinso

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1968. Robinson writes Irene Walbrook of the Bronx regarding his troubled son. In full: “You

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 16, 1940. Unissued 1940 World’s Fair Academy of Sport attendance certificate, which reads, in part: “This is to Certif

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 International News photo of Ruth at the plate in his Yankees road uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to journalist Ar

Official Spalding Babe Ruth Home Run Special League baseball signed in blue fountain pen on the sweet spot. In fine, clean condition, with a bit of li

Ink signature, “Tris Speaker,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with mild uniform toning and a water spot above the signature.

Renowned athletic coach (1862–1965) whose versatile skills earned him places in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Basketball Hall of Fame

TLS, one page, 7 x 9.5, personal letterhead, January 31, 1938. Letter reads, in full: “In answer to your letter of January 18th, I regret I was unable

Famed American tennis player (1893–1953) whose major tournament victories number in the dozens (including six consecutive years as U.S. Singles Champi

Ballpoint signature, “Pie Traynor,” on a lightly-lined yellow 4 x 3 lightly-lined slip, also signed by Bill Terry and Sid Gordon. In fine condition.

Hockey Hall of Famer (1907-1993) who was the NHL’s first Rookie of the Year. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 6 x 9, December 27, 1983. A letter to a fan

Fountain pen signature, “Honus Wagner,” on an unused off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard. Scattered soiling and impressions and light creasing to

Ballpoint signature, “Cy Young,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and a couple light creases, none affect

Two pairs of yellow, purple, and white Los Angeles Lakers Basketball shorts, each signed in black felt tip on the front. In fine condition. One pair i

Detroit Red Wings icon and NHL Hall of Famer (1918–2000). Five red felt tip signatures on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards; and four identical satin-f

Detroit Red Wings icon and NHL Hall of Famer (1918–2000). Twelve official NHL Detroit Red Wings hockey pucks, each signed on the logo side in gold ink

Intimidating color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ali, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Limited edition color roster sheet, 8.5 x 11, #190/500, for the Mighty Duck’s inaugural game on October 8, 1993, signed in black felt tip by all 25 op

Two identical glossy 8 x 10 photos of Appling in the field, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light scattered creases and a corner tip

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Rich Ashburn,” adding “50 Whiz Kids,” to the adjoining side pa

Ballpoint signature, “Dave Bancroft,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Historic satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bannister crossing the tape after breaking the four-minute mile, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Bank check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Barrow, “E. G. Barrow,” payable to Collector Internal Revenue for $750.00, June 12, 1951, with “Feb.

Thirty Gateway commemorative covers, each with a color silk cachet, each signed in ballpoint or felt tip by the respective baseball player honored on

Ink and felt tip signatures of 13 former players on an off-white 6 x 4 card. Signers include: Joe Sewell, Earl Averill, Johnny Mize, Enos Slaughter, H

Signed book: Who’s Who in Professional Baseball. NY: Arlington House, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 919 pages. Signed inside by over 10

Rawlings Official League baseball with National Car Rental Baseball Legends Golf Scramble logo, signed in black ballpoint and felt tip by twelve baseb

Vintage official Reach American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 20 greats. Signers include: Al Lopez, Charles O. Finley, Ernie Banks, Bill

Eight gold Hall of Fame plaque cards signed in blue felt tip by the respective Hall of Famer. Signers are: Rick Ferrell, Bob Lemon, Al Barlick, Lou Bo

Ink and felt tip signatures of 12 Hall of Famers on an off-white 6 x 4 lined card. Signers are: Stan Musial, Wm. H. (Bill) Terry, George Kelly, Doc Me

Fifteen ink and ballpoint signatures of Baseball Hall of Famers on 5 x 3 cards. Signers are: Arky Vaughan, Bill McKechnie, Lloyd Waner, Goose Goslin,