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YOGI BERRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/07/1986 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176381Document signed by Yogi Berra, with his name penned in black ink on a notarized document containing his Major League statistics. The notary, Herbert M. Mancini, certifies Berra's signature from November 7, 1986, alongside an affixed photograph.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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YOGI BERRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1972 - HFSID 159178Document signed by Yogi Berra, committing to play in a 1972 golf tournament sponsored by American Airlines and agreeing not to participate in rival tournaments. Signed in blue ink, the agreement outlines his expenses for the event.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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ROY "CAMPY" CAMPANELLA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1956 - HFSID 165037Typed document signed by Roy Campanella from September 28, 1956, granting Gillette permission to use his name and likeness for advertising. Witnessed by Joan Crosby, this document is linked to Campanella's endorsement of Gillette shaving products. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.
Price: $3,250.00
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ROD CAREW - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/01/1978 - HFSID 263197Contract signed by Rod Carew, dated January 1, 1978, granting R.G. Hennkens, Marketing Communications, rights to use his "name, likeness and/or endorsement" for 1½ years. Carew, the 1977 American League MVP, endorses up to 100 products.
Price: $360.00
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MAX "SCOOPS" CAREY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT UNSIGNED - HFSID 100576Autograph note by Max Carey, unsigned, written circa 1971 on a 5x3 card. It contains Carey’s views on the greatest teams and player, including responses about the N.Y. Yankees and Honus Wagner. Typed questions are on the verso.
Price: $220.00
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EDDIE COLLINS - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/11/1938 - HFSID 147166Eddie Collins signs a document for the Boston Red Sox to assign the contract of Charles Wagner, Jr. to the Minneapolis Baseball and Athletic Association for $100 with the right to repurchase the contract for $500 on or before September 1, 1938.
Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/25/1954 - HFSID 174425Document signed by Joe Cronin authorizes Radio Station WIND in Chicago to broadcast Boston Red Sox exhibition games in March and April 1954. Signed as "Joseph E. Cronin" on January 25, 1954, it includes historical context about his career.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/13/1953 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147148Document signed by Joe Cronin, dated May 13, 1953, detailing the contract assignment of player Bennett Flowers for $100.00. Counter-signed by H. E. Armstrong of the Baltimore Baseball & Exhibition Co., it includes a repurchase clause for the Red Sox.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/13/1949 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 173989Document signed by Joe Cronin as General Manager of the Boston American League Baseball Co., dated June 13, 1949, assigning player Maurice J. McDermott, Jr. to the Red Sox for $500. Counter-signed by H. Hayden, Treasurer of the Louisville Baseball Club.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/25/1956 - HFSID 140092Document signed by Joe Cronin, dated June 25, 1956, detailing the contract assignment of player Harry Dorish for $10,000.00. Cronin's signature appears as "Joseph E. Cronin". He was a Hall of Fame player and served as American League President.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/05/1952 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 140091Document signed by Joe Cronin as Vice President of the Boston Red Sox, dated September 5, 1952. Contracting Milton J. Bolling, III for $500, it is also countersigned by Edward G. Connor of the Birmingham Baseball Club, Inc.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/06/1949 - HFSID 147149Document signed by Joe Cronin as General Manager of the Boston Red Sox, detailing the contract for player Willard Lee Nixon for $500.00, dated September 6, 1949. Also countersigned by Eddie Glennon of the Birmingham Baseball Club, Inc.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/13/1953 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 148771Document signed by Joe Cronin as Vice President of the Boston Red Sox, dated October 13, 1953, assigning contracts of six players to the Louisville Baseball Club. Countersigned by Edward Doherty as President of the Louisville Baseball Club.
Price: $320.00
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/11/1950 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 174376Partly printed document signed by Joseph E. Cronin as General Manager of the Boston Red Sox and Charles A. Comiskey for the Chicago White Sox, dated December 11, 1950, detailing player contract assignments between the two teams.
Price: $360.00
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JOE DIMAGGIO - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/16/1991 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 288544Contract signed by Joe DiMaggio, John Henry Williams, Brian A. Interland, and Jerry Brenner, authorizing the use of DiMaggio's name and likeness for T-shirts commemorating the 50th anniversary of his 56-game hitting streak. Notarized and dated July 12, 1991.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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JOE DIMAGGIO - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 280793Document signed by Joe DiMaggio states he will not accept prize money for a tournament, preserving his amateur status. Titled "Statement from the United States Golf Association", it is signed in the designated space for Name of Participant.
Price: $400.00
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DON DRYSDALE - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/29/1963 - HFSID 257514Document signed by "Don Drysdale" in blue ink, hiring the William Morris Agency as his media agent for three years in 1963. Signed also by a representative of the agency in black ink. Contains notations in unknown hand.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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DON DRYSDALE - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/29/1963 - HFSID 276711Contract signed by Don Drysdale in blue ink, establishing a one-year agreement with William Morris Agency on July 29, 1963. Also signed by a representative of the agency, detailing a 10% earnings commission for management services.
Price: $900.00
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DON DRYSDALE - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 254231Document signed: "Don Drysdale". Don Drysdale, a Baseball Hall of Fame inductee in 1984, pitched for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, achieving a 209-166 win-loss record with 2,486 strikeouts and a 2.95 ERA.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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HANK GREENBERG - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/25/1953 - HFSID 290053Contract signed by Hank Greenberg as General Manager of the Cleveland Indians, dated February 25, 1953. This document is an American League Uniform Player's Contract for Theodore Wilks, with Greenberg's signature present. Wilks has not signed this copy.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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GABBY HARTNETT - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/19/1938 - HFSID 296226Contract documenting Gabby Hartnett's agreement with Loew's for an acting appearance, signed on March 19, 1938. Hartnett commits to a radio broadcast on March 24, 1938, for $200, following a strict script. Accompanied by an unsigned photograph.
Price: $600.00
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FERGUSON JENKINS - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 10/04/1990 - HFSID 295686Contract multi-signed by Ferguson Jenkins, featuring his full name and initials, dated October 4, 1990. This document outlines his agreement with the Senior Professional Baseball Association for the 1990-1991 season, highlighting his notable baseball achievements.
Price: $400.00
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SANDY KOUFAX - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/28/1963 - HFSID 292715Contract documenting Sandy Koufax's appearance on a Bob Hope Comedy Special, signed by Koufax on October 25, 1963. Accepting no additional compensation for a Gillette commercial, the document highlights his achievements as a National League MVP and Cy Young Award winner.
Price: $1,100.00
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LEE S. MACPHAIL JR. - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/06/1988 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 271422Document signed by Lee MacPhail as American League President, Cedric Tallis, and André Robertson, includes Robertson's contract with the New York Yankees for $33,500. Signed on the last page, with PSA/DNA authentication label. Dated circa 1982.
Price: $650.00
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LEE S. MACPHAIL JR. - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/19/1974 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 271411Document signed by L S MacPhail as American League President, Lawrence C Gura as Player, and Gabriel Paul as President of the N.Y. Yankees, dated August 19, 1974. Governing Gura's employment with the Yankees for $15,000 per season.
Price: $460.00
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LEE S. MACPHAIL JR. - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/11/1979 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 271396Document signed by L. S. MacPhail, Aurelio Rodriguez, Jack McKeon, and Charles "Chub" Feeney, detailing Rodriguez's contract with the San Diego Padres and his assignment to the New York Yankees. Includes handwritten information by Rodriguez and PSA/DNA authentication.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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JOE MCCARTHY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/23/1928 - HFSID 283841Document signed by Joe McCarthy, dated January 23, 1928, granting permission to Atlantic Lithographic and Printing Co. for portrait reproduction. The text states, "Permission is given herewith to use my portrait for reproduction..." McCarthy managed the Chicago Cubs and is a Hall of Fame inductee.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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PHIL "KNUCKSIE" NIEKRO - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/23/1976 - HFSID 260301Document signed: "Phil Niekro", 1 page, dated March 23, 1976, in Brooklyn, NY, extending his contract with Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Includes countersignature from "Hank Feimster". Niekro was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997.
Price: $300.00
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KIRBY PUCKETT - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 284489Typed letter of agreement signed by Kirby Puckett in 1999, permitting use of his name and photo image in Great World Series Moments. The letter, on PSP Sports Marketing letterhead, stipulates terms for a promotional brochure.
Price: $650.00
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CASEY "THE OLD PROFESSOR" STENGEL - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/27/1960 - HFSID 262490Typed contract signed by Casey Stengel, stating his agreement to appear on "Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall" program. Signed as "Charles D Casey Stengel" and notarized by Harvey B. Sindle, detailing payment and travel arrangements.
Price: $800.00
