RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Gorgeous vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 10/19/1935). Light creases

Twice-signed personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to Claire Ruth for $25.00, September 9, 194

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Bud, Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a light

Vintage ink signature, “Compliments, John L. Sullivan, August 16th, 1883,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 lightly-lined slip. Affixed to a cardstock backing

Vintage ink signature, “Jim Thorpe,” on the reverse of a light pink 3.75 x 2 temporary membership card to the Detroit YMCA, dated March 19, 1952. Some

Page from a Smithsonian registry book, 5.5 x 8.5, signed ink at the bottom in black, “Gene Tunney.” Originally intended for a “Register of patrons of

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Williams, “Theodore Williams,” payable to Sears for $821.92, October 22, 1984. In fine condition, w

ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11, January 9, 1948. Letter to an admirer. In full: “Thanks for your kind letter—and since you are in ill health. I have been al

ALS signed “John Wooden, UCLA (Ret.),” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter about his induction into the Hall of Fame. In full: “It is always nice to b

ALS signed “John Wooden, UCLA (Ret.),” one yellow page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter to an admirer about the state of basketball. In part:

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning to side pan

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Aikman preparing to throw, signed in blue felt tip. A bend to the upper left, otherwise fine condition.

Ink signatures, “Muhammad Ali,” “Larry Holmes,” and “Holyfield, Phil 4:13,” on an off-white 10.5 x 7.75 sheet. In fine condition.

Official Spalding Performance indoor/outdoor basketball boldly signed in black felt tip on a side panel, “Muhammad Ali, 4-22-99.” In fine condition. A

Religious pamphlet entitled ‘Introducing Islam,’ 3.5 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ashe holding a tennis racquet, signed in blue ballpoint, “Peace, Arthur Ashe.” In fine condition.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Auerbach, “Arnold Auerbach,” payable to Mid Atlantic Cable for $45.98, June 17, 1996. Encapsulated

Three satin-finish or glossy 10 x 8 photos, one color, each signed in blue or black felt tip by the respective driver pictured. Signers are: Johnny Ru

Heavyweight boxing champion of the world, 1934–35. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Baer throwing a jab, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To B

Augusta National Golf Club scorecard, measuring 6.5 x 4.75 opened, signed on the front in black felt tip by Ballesteros. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bannister crossing the tape after breaking the four-minute mile, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some spottin

White felt 1986 Equitable Old Timers Series 30-inch pennant, signed in blue felt tip by 32 former baseball players. Signers include: Ralph Kiner, Bill

Enormous collection of over 210 color photos of various finishes, ranging from 3 x 5 to 4 x 6, consisting of never-before-seen candid snapshots of num

Three action-packed 14 x 11 magazine photos mounted to heavy cardstock, two color, each signed in blue felt tip by the player pictured. Signers are: T

Over 30 felt tip signatures from baseball stars of a bygone era on an off-white 14 x 11 cardstock sheet with a Major League Baseball logo affixed to t

Official Rawlings Adirondack Hall of Fame logo baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by Nolan Ryan, Whitey Ford, Bob Gibson, Warren Spahn

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 50th Anniversary Yearbook, 8.5 x 11, 139 pages, signed inside by 43 different Hall of Famers, all in blue sh

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the 1984 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, signed in blue felt tip by each inductee: Harmon Killebrew, Don Drysdale, Pee W

Two glossy photos: one 10 x 8 photo of Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews, signed in blue felt tip by both, and one 8 x 10 photo of Aaron with Ernie Banks,

Three commemorative covers, each with a cachet honoring a different Hall of Famer, signed in ballpoint by the player pictured. Signers are: Willie Sta

Five items: three original exhibit cards, 3.25 x 5.25, featuring Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Monte Irvin, each signed in blue ballpoint by the player p

Seven baseballs, including three Official League RPB-3 and one Rawlings National League, each signed on the sweet spot by a different Hall of Famer in

Three glossy 11 x 14 photos, two 14 x 11 and one 11 x 14, of iconic baseball moments, one color: one of Babe Ruth addressing Yankee Stadium, signed in

Limited edition commemorative Adirondack baseball bat, numbered #23/1957, honoring the 1957 World Series between the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Br

Two signed photos: one glossy 7.5 x 9 photo of Leon Day in his Baltimore uniform, signed in blue felt tip, and one glossy 9 x 7.5 photo of Ted ‘Double

Official Adirondack commemorative Negro League baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel by 35 Negro League legends. Signers include: Willie

Official Nike 500 outdoor basketball signed in black felt tip on the side panels by a number of successful basketball players and coaches. Signers are

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Baugh in action on the field, each signed in black felt tip, “Sam Baugh.” In very fine condition.

German soccer player and coach (b. 1945) regarded as the greatest German player of all-time. Felt tip signature, “Good wishes, Franz Beckenbauer, 8-6-

Limited edition ‘blow up’ of Bird’s 1992–93 Upper Deck trading card, 8.5 x 11, numbered #358/500, signed at the bottom in black felt tip. In fine cond

Eight glossy photos, one color, 6 x 8.5 to 8 x 10, each signed in ballpoint or ink by the bodybuilder pictured. Signers include: Steve Reeves, Reg Par

Official Sher-Wood Boston Bruins hockey stick signed in black felt tip on the shaft by 15 members of the Bruins. Signers include: Ray Bourque, Joe Tho

Official Sher-Wood Boston Bruins hockey stick signed in black felt tip on the shaft and blade by 19 members of the Bruins. Signers include: Zdeno Char

Official Sher-Wood Boston Bruins hockey stick signed in black felt tip on the shaft and blade by 19 members of the Bruins. Signers include: Joe Thornt

Official Wilson Pro 1000 basketball signed in black felt tip on the side panels by 18 members of the 1990-91 Celtics. Signers are: Red Auerbach, Reggi

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Bob Doerr, HOF 86,” and on the side panels, “Dom DiMaggio” and “

Color 17 x 14 print entitled Boston’s Fenway Park, 1999, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, Thomas R. Dunlay. In fine condition.

Russian International Grandmaster and three-time World Chess Champion (1911–1995). Russian chess book, 5.5 x 7, softcover, signed and inscribed in bla

Twelve items: nine signed photos, each approximately 8 x 10, four color, each signed by the boxer pictured: Jake LaMotta, Joe Frazier, George Foreman,

Red Everlast left-handed 14-ounce boxing glove signed in silver ink on the top by 15 boxers. Signers include: Joey Giardello, Jose Torres, Livingstone

Two items: one Sports Illustrated magazine, 8.5 x 11, dated September 16, 1985, featuring an artist’s depiction of Joe Louis, signed on the front cove

Color glossy 12 x 8 photo, signed in blue felt tip by Ken Norton, Carmen Basilio, Alexis Arguello, Carlos Ortiz, Archie Moore, Gene Fullmer, Emile Gri

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo of Brown trying to outrun Bob Lilly, signed in blue felt tip, “James Brown HOF 71.” In very fine condition.

Major League baseball player (1952–1995), remembered for being the first player known to have publicly acknowledged his homosexuality to his teammates

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the front cover of the January 2, 2006, Year in Sports issue of Sports Illustrated, signed in yellow ink by both R

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the front cover of the Sports Illustrated 2005 College Football Preview, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine con

Seventeen felt tip signatures from a 1970s California Angels team on an off-white 14 x 11 cardstock sheet with an Angels logo affixed to the center. S

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Carter and Giardello clowning around during their weigh-in, signed in blue felt tip by Rubin Carter and Joey Giardello. In fine

Mission statement program for Operation Smile International, 8.5 x 11, 1994–95, signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a

Signed book: A View from Above. First edition, later printing. NY: Villard Books, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 290 pages. Signed on bla

Porceline figurine of Chamberlain in his Laker’s uniform, 10.5? high, signed on the base in black ink. In fine condition.

Official Cooper Super Pro baseball glove signed in silver ink on the outside of the leather pocket, “Roger Clemens CY6.” In fine condition, with a bit

Souvenir program from the 1964 World Champion Cleveland Browns reunion from June of 2005, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front and back cover in blue and bla

Outfielder (1945–1990) who was hit in the face by a pitch in 1967, causing a severe eye injury and derailing his career. Vintage 3.25 x 5 postcard pho

Glossy 7 x 9 ABC promotional photo for Monday Night baseball, signed in black felt tip. Promotional information is affixed to the reverse. In fine con

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cousy and Sharman dribbling, signed in blue felt tip, “Peace, Bob Cousy” and “Sincere Regards! Bill Sharman, H. of F. 197

Felt tip signatures of 31 players from the 1960 Dallas Cowboys on a white 19.75 x 16 cardstock sheet. Signers include: Don McIlhenny, Dick Bielski, Da

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jack Dempsey in a jacket and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Scotty Mieo, good luck pal, Jack Dempsey 9/

Vintage ballpoint signatures of the 1951 Detroit Tigers team on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet with the Tigers logo affixed to the center. Signers are: R

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of DiMaggio as a San Francisco Seal in the midst of his amazing 61-game hit streak, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of a young DiMaggio in his batting stance at Yankee Stadium, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a

Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of DiMaggio posing on the top step of the Yankees dugout, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a cert

Boxing Hall of Famer (1891–1980) who refereed fourteen heavyweight championship fights from 1933 to 1946. Vintage pencil signature, “Arthur Donovan,”

Limited edition hardcover Super Bowl XXXII commemorative edition program, 8.5 x 11.25, 252 pages, #1714/1998, signed on the inside color cover in gold

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Erving, payable to Wren Fellini for $861.57, April 30, 1997. In fine condition, with light show-thr

Baseball executive and Hall of Famer (1894–1978). A former New York sportswriter and radio broadcaster, he later served as National League president a

FDC with a cachet honoring Bobby Jones, signed in black felt tip by Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Gene Sarazen, and Arnold Palmer. In very fine

Augusta National Golf Club scorecard, measuring 6.5 x 4.75 opened, signed on the front in black felt tip and ink by two participants of the first Mast

Twenty-two Augusta National Golf Club scorecards, measuring 6.5 x 4.75 opened, each signed on the front in felt tip or ballpoint by a different Master

Eleven glossy photos of Masters champions receiving their green jackets, seven color, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the golfer picture

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gordon in his racing suit, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered marks to the finish.

Official Reebok replica Pittsburgh Steelers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Jo

Color 8 x 10 cardstock Gillette promotional photo of Gretzky on the ice for the Oilers, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Gretzky on ice with the Oilers, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-pe

Color glossy 18 x 12 photo of Griffin III posing with the Heisman Trophy, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 20 x 16 photo of Hornung evading tacklers, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Hornung 5, HOF 86.” In fine condition.

Forty-four color photos of various finishes, ranging in size from 2.5 x 3.5 to 5.5 x 8.5, each signed in felt tip by the jockey or trainer pictured. S

Eighteen signed photos, 17 color, approximately 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip or ink by the jockey or track announcer pictured, with many

Racing Hall of Fame jockey (1916–2005). Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Atkinson posing with a trophy, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To T

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shoemaker on the cover of Parade, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Lee & Mary Campione’s Sports Bar, Willie Shoe...

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of Turcotte winning the 1973 Belmont Stakes by an amazing 31 lengths atop Secretariat, signed in blue felt tip, “Ron Turcotte, 19

Official CCM replica Detroit Red Wings hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Gordie Howe,

Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Hull on the ice, signed in blue felt tip, “Bobby Hull #7, HOF 1983, 12x All Stars NHL.” In very fine condition, with a P

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Jackson on the Kansas City Royals, signed in blue felt tip, “Bo Jackson 16.” In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA labe

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Jackson, payable to Alameda Co. for $21.00, March 10, 1991. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authe

Glossy 14 x 11 photo of Jenner during the javelin stage of his Olympic decathlon, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obt

Color glossy 8 x 12 photo of Jenner competing in the Olympics, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bird and Magic battling for a rebound, signed in silver ink by both. In fine condition, with PSA/DNA and Bird 33 au

Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Johnson shooting a free throw for the Lakers, signed in gold ink, “Magic Johnson #32.” In fine condition.

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Kelly throwing a pass for the Bills, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.