RR Auction's Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Collection of nine items, consisting almost entirely of signatures, each signed in ink by a famous athlete, many inscribed. Signers are: Al Besselink,

Scarce vintage fountain pen signature, “Grover C. Alexander,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with some spreading to ink.

Handwritten notes on four off-white 8 x 5 lined cards, no date. Alarming notes for a religious speech. In part: “They are universal tempters who are f

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Cassius Clay,” on a light pink 5.25 x 3.75 album page. Page is still housed in its original 5.25 x 4 leather hardcover a

DS one page, 8.5 x 11, October 10, 1977. An extension for a previous “bout agreement” from August of 1977, between Ali and Top Rank Inc, including the

Attell (1883–1970) was featherweight boxing champion of the world from 1901–1912; he later became one of the instigators of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Braddock speaking at the Annual Boxing Writers Dinner in Newark, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Vince, Bes

Vintage softcover autograph album, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in ink by over 80 baseball players, including 11 Hall of Famers. Many pages are signed on bo

Pitcher (1884–1954) inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953 after a career in which he won 212 games and pitched a no-hitter; he later mentore

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881–1955) who was heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1906 through 1908. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Burns wearing

Scottish two-time world champion Formula One driver (1936–1968) who died in a crash during a race in Germany. Vintage color 7 x 5 candid photo of Clar

Handwritten notations on the first page of a two-page letter to Chamberlain from Nabisco, Inc, February 10, 1992, addressing Chamberlain’s attorney an

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

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Roberto Clemente,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with typed collector’s notations along the top edge. Encapsulated in a pla

Much sought-after vintage fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition.

Extremely bold vintage ink signature, “With best wishes, Sincerely, Jas. J. Corbett, May 16/28,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. Overall brushing to ink

College Football Hall of Famer (1903-1973) who comprised one quarter of the famed Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. Uncommon vintage 5.25 x 6.25 book photo

American sports executive (1859–1925) who owned the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1902 to 1925 and financed the construction of the legendary Ebbets Field in

Official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot, “Jimmie Foxx.” In very good condition, with light overall to

Choice vintage pencil signature, “Lou Gehrig,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In very fine condition. Doubtlessly one of the highest quality Gehrig sig