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Dodgers chief legal counsel and owner (1903–1979) responsible for firing Branch Rickey and unpopularly moving the team from New York to Los Angeles. H

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders news photo of Owens in an overcoat and hat, signed in blue felt tip, “Best always, Jesse Owens, 36 Olympics.” In fine

Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 photo of Paige demonstrating his windup while with the St. Louis Browns, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition.

Baseball player (1894–1968) who played one season for the Pirates in 1917, but is most known for being a coach for the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers. Vintage

Three signed color glossy photos: a 14 x 11 of Sidney Crosby, signed in black felt tip; an 11 x 14 of Marc-Andre Fleury, signed in black felt tip; and

Official 1966 Pittsburgh Pirates yearbook, 8.25 x 11, signed on the front cover, inside, and on the back cover in various inks by 18 players. Signers

Uncommon 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Plante in his Toronto Maple Leafs uniform, neatly signed along the bottom in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Official Rawlings 2010 World Series League baseball, signed on a side panel below the World Series logo in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition.

Vintage ink signature, “Grantland Rice,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with a few marks to edges.

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with the signature a shade light.

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 24, 1984. Agreement between Robinson and the Milwaukee Brewers for him to “render skilled service as a baseball coach

Uncommon ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11, Sugar Ray’s Youth Foundation letterhead, no date, but postmarked September 18, 1970. Letter to a contributor. In fu

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on a side panel, “I’m sorry I broke up the Beatles. Pete Rose.” In fine condition. Ac

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Russell and Chamberlain battling in the old Boston Garden, signed in blue felt tip by both. In fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Russell playing defense against the Knicks, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with two authentication labels affix

World Golf Hall of Fame member (1902–1999) inducted in 1974 after a tremendously successful career. Ten identical color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Sisler demonstrating a stretch at first base, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with moderate overall cre

Ballpoint signature, “Casey Stengel,” on a 3.5? diameter New York Mets baseball promotional card recognizing Stengel’s election to the Hall of Fame. I

Ballpoint signatures of 19 tennis players on eleven 8 x 10 off-white album pages, most back to back. Signers include: Arthur Ashe (felt tip, ins), Ili

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the tennis legends, signed in blue felt tip, “Jimmy Connors” and “Bjorn Borg.” In fine condition.

Large ballpoint signatures, “Chris Evert,” and “Billie Jean King,” on individual off-white 7.5 x 10 album pages, with collector’s notations to the bot

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the two tennis stars, signed in blue and black felt tip, “Rod Laver” and “Ken Rosewall.” In fine condition.

Two commemorative covers honoring US Tennis, one signed in black ballpoint by Ken Rosewall, and the other signed in various inks by Don Budge, Rod Lav

Sixteen signed photos, all approximately 3.5 x 5.5, each signed in ink or felt tip by the Wimbledon champion pictured. Signers are: Tracy Austin, Roy

Former Major League third baseman (1925–1969) and the first African-American to play in both the National and American League. Vintage ink signature,

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Thomson holding two baseball bats, signed in blue felt tip, “Bobby Thomson, ‘The Shot Heard Round the World,’ Oct. 3, 195

Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Traynor, “Harold J. Traynor,” payable to Cash for $20.00, July 2, 1971. Check is also endorsed on th

Black boxing trunks commemorating Tyson’s election to the Boxing Hall of Fame, signed in silver ink on the front. In fine condition. Accompanied by a

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Waner taking a swing, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Lloyd Waner, ‘Little Poison.’” In fine condition.

Life magazine cover, dated September 1, 1941, featuring Williams on the cover as the “No. 1 Batter,” signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Wil

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Williams finishing a powerful swing, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Three personal checks, each 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Williams, “Theodore Williams,” payable to cash, dated 1991 and 1992. Each check is also

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot; and a 5 x 7 paperstock photo of Williams affixed to a slightly

Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition.

Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Carl Yastrzemski, HOF 89.” In fine condition.

Original personal calling card bearing Arthur’s name, 3.25 x 1.75, signed in pencil, “I will be at your house at one tomorrow, C. A. A., Jan 6.” In fi

Self-contained partial partly-printed DS, irregularly trimmed to a size of 5.5 x 4, May 5, 1846. Conclusion of larger document, signed by Buchanan as

Bold felt tip signature, “Thanks, Bill Clinton, 1-1-08,” on an off-white 5 x 3.75 sheet. In very fine condition. Accompanied by four snapshots of Clin

TLS signed “Gerald R. Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 25, 1993. Letter to SSGT Dave Phillips, a retired Marine. In part: “Thank

Ink signature, “W. McKinley,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. A vertical fold through first initial, horizontal fo

American writer, historian, and pastor (1805–1877) best known for his History of Napoleon Bonaparte. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length port

William Booth was a British minister and social reformer (1829–1912) best known as the founder and first ‘General’ of the Salvation Army. Evangeline (

African-American politician (1841–1898) who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the US Senate. Ink signature, “B. K. Bruce,” on an off-white 4

Duke of Savoy and King of Sardinia from 1730 until his death (1701–1773). Partly-printed vellum DS, in Italian, signed “C. Emanuele,” one page both si

Sister of Louis XIII and the Duchess of Savoy by marriage (1606–1663). Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “Christine,” two pages adjoined by a large pa

Politician (1787–1863) who served as governor of Kentucky, and attorney general under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore. ALS signed “J. J. Crittenden,” on

Canadian doctor who delivered the famed Dionne quintuplets in Ontario in 1934. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Dionne Quintuplet Guardianship letterhead, Apr

ALS signed “Varina Jefferson Davis,” one page, 3.75 x 6, May 28, 1895. Brief letter reads, in full: “With many thanks for your kind letter, believe me

Spanish lawyer (1720–1787), a colonial official in New Spain, and Minister of the Indies. Very rare LS, in Spanish, boldly signed “Jph. de Galvez,” on