BARRY L. BONDS - BASEBALL SHOE(S) SIGNED - HFSID 285997

Pair of his cleats worn by him during the 2001 season, signed: "Barry Bonds" on the right shoe. File size 11½. "25 Barry Bonds Authenticated" hologram (obtained directly from Bonds) affixed to shoe to the right of the signature. FILA brand shoe. "25 Barry Bonds Authenticated" certificate of authenticity included. In 2001, San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds set the major league record of 73 home runs. Fine condition.

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BABE "THE SULTAN OF SWAT" RUTH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/17/1938 - HFSID 350330

The Great Bambino signs a check for $190 Check filled by Ruth and signed: "G H Ruth", 1p, 8x3. October 17, 1938. Drawn on the Chemical Bank & Trust Company. Check number 4529 for $190.00. Ink bleed affecting "h" in the last name, otherwise fine condition. Few would contest that Babe Ruth (1895-1948) was the greatest baseball player who ever lived. While his record for career home runs (714) has been surpassed by Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds, and his single season mark of 60 by four players, many other records stand unchallenged. One of the new statistics devised to measure baseball value perhaps says it best: Wins Above Replacement (WAR). How many more games did his team win by having the Babe on its roster instead of a replacement-level player? Over his career, his teams won 190 more games with him than they would have won in his absence, and he had the American League's best WAR in 12 seasons: two with the Boston Red Sox (1916, 1919), and 10 with the New York Yankees between 1920 and 1931. His other annual stats follow the same pattern: continuing leadership in on base percentage, slugging percentage, runs scored and runs batted in. While not a speedy fielder in his later years, he boasted a shotgun arm.

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BABE "THE SULTAN OF SWAT" RUTH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350311

Stunning sepia toned photograph of the Great Bambino circa 1940s Photograph inscribed and signed: "To my good friends/ Elsie & Charles,/ Sincerely,/ Babe Ruth.". In black ink. Sepia toned, 7 x 9. Overall size of 19½ x 21½. Mounting tape remnants on verso. Minor separation of the frame at the upper left corner, chip at left side of frame. Not framed by the Gallery of History. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. Few would contest that Babe Ruth (1895-1948) was the greatest baseball player who ever lived. While his record for career home runs (714) has been surpassed by Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds, and his single season mark of 60 by five players, many other records stand unchallenged. One of the new statistics devised to measure baseball value perhaps says it best: Wins Above Replacement (WAR). How many more games did his team win by having the Babe on its roster instead of a replacement-level player? Over his career, his teams won 190 more games with him than they would have won in his absence, and he had the American League's best WAR in 12 seasons: two with the Boston Red Sox (1916, 1919), and 10 with the New York Yankees between 1920 and 1931.

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CAL RIPKEN JR. - BASEBALL (GAME USED) SIGNED CIRCA 1995 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 254018

CAL RIPKEN JR. - BASEBALL (GAME USED) SIGNED CIRCA 1995 CO-SIGNED BY: AL CLARK, - HFSID 254018

A baseball used in his record-breaking game, signed by Ripken and all four umpires and authenticated by an umpire. Baseball Signed (Game Used): "Cal Ripken, Jr." (on the sweet-spot), "Larry Barron #22", "Greg Kosc/#18", "Al Clark/A.L. Ump/#24" and "Dan Morrison/#34". Official Ball American League, Gene A. Budig, PRES., with "Ripken 8 2130 2131 Orioles" printed on the ball, which was used during the September 6, 1995, game in which Ripken (uniform #8) broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive game playing streak of 2,130 games by playing in his 2,131st consecutive game. The baseball has been signed by Ripken and all four umpires of game #2131. Lightly worn and stained, all signatures legible. Accompanied by TLS: "Dan Morrison", American League Umpire #34. New York, 1995 September 6. On official 8½x11 stationery of The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs. In part: "To whom it may concern: The Cal Ripken Jr. #8 commemorative baseball which accompanies this letter was used on the historic night in baseball history. The baseballs were produced for this special two night event only...." Lightly creased, else fine.

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THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 90946

THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES - COLLECTION WITH ARKY VAUGHAN, PAUL BIG POISON WANER, - HFSID 90946

Amazing collection of signatures from the Pirates Signatures: "Ralph Birkofer", "Leon Chagnon", "Adam Comorosky", "Doc Crandall", "Hal Finney", "Larry French", "To my/Little friend/Pete Lear/from Gibby", "Earl Grace", "Bill Harris", "Grover Hartley", "Waite C. Hoyt", "Woody Jensen", "Fred Lindstrom", "Heine Meine", "Leo Nonnenkamp", "Val Picinich", "Tony Piet", "Hal Smith", "Gus Suhr", "Steve Swetonic", "Bill Swift", "Tommy Thevenow" "Harold 'Pie' Traynor", "Floyd Vaughan", "J. Honus Wagner", "Lloyd Waner", "Paul Waner" and "Floyd Young". The way the powerful Pittsburgh Pirates were swinging the bat in 1933, they seemed unbeatable. However, the Pirates finished second in the National League that year to the New York Giants. Pittsburgh out-hit New York .285 to .263 for the season, but the big difference between winning and losing the pennant was the pitching. The Pirates had a good pitching staff, with their top thrower, LARRY FRENCH, placing second in the league in games pitched, with an ERA of 2.

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TED WILLIAMS - ANNOTATED BASEBALL BAT SIGNED - HFSID 354501

TED WILLIAMS - ANNOTATED BASEBALL BAT - HFSID 354501

Williams signs a Louisville Slugger along with a “521 H.Rs.” inscription. Baseball bat signed: "Ted Williams / 521 H.Rs.". Signed in blue ink. Louisville Slugger baseball bat. Hall of Famer Ted Williams played outfield for the Boston Red Sox from 1939-1960, taking off time to fight in World War II and Korea. He was the last to hit over .400 (.406 in 1941), leading the American League in hitting six times. His lifetime batting average is .344 with 521 home runs. The Splendid Splinter's accomplishments include two Triple Crowns, two MVPs, six American League batting championships and 18 All-Star Game selections. Fine condition.

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THE NEW YORK YANKEES - CORPORATE MINUTES BOOK SIGNED CIRCA 1950 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285770

THE NEW YORK YANKEES - CORPORATE MINUTES BOOK SIGNED CIRCA 1950 CO-SIGNED BY: - HFSID 285770

Corporate records of Amsterdam, New York Yankees farm team, including five signed by Weiss. THE COMPLETE YANKEES CORPORATE RECORDS OF THE AMSTERDAM EXHIBITION COMPANY, INC. FROM THE MINUTES OF THEIR FIRST MEETING ON JANUARY 18, 1950 TO THEIR DISSOLUTION MEETING ON MAY 21, 1953. The Amsterdam Exhibition Company, Inc. owned the Class C Minor League team, the Amsterdam Rugmakers of the Canadian-American League. The team was organized in 1938. Because of WWII, no games were played during the years 1943-1945 due to the lack of players. Resuming play in 1946, the New York Yankees bought the team after the 1949 season. From 1950-1951, the Amsterdam Rugmakers were the Yankees farm team in the Canadian-American League. When the league disbanded after the 1951 season, so did the team. The Yankees continued ownership, finally dissolving the corporation in 1953. Included is a stock certificate signed: "George M. Weiss" as President of the Amsterdam Exhibition Co. and "J. Arthur Friedlund" as Secretary, certifying that "New York Yankees, Inc. is the owner of Two Hundred (200) No Par Value full paid and non assessable shares of the capital stock of Amsterdam Exhibition Co., Inc.…"

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NOLAN RYAN COMBINATION! - HFSID 285752

Collection including a signed baseball used during his 300th victory! Comprises: (1) Baseball signed: "Nolan Ryan" on the sweet-spot, Official American League "Bobby Brown". On July 31, 1990, at Milwaukee's County Stadium, Texas Rangers right hander Nolan Ryan added to his list of legendary mound accomplishments by becoming the 20th pitcher in Major League history to record at least 300 wins during his career. Ryan worked seven and two-thirds innings that night, allowing one earned run and striking out eight. The tying runs were on base in a 5-3 game when Texas manager Bobby Valentine took Ryan out after he had thrown 146 pitches. The Rangers scored six runs in the ninth inning to seal Ryan's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, 11-3. Moderately soiled. (2) Typed Letter Signed: "Al Clark", 1p, 8x10. On stationery of The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, 1990 July 31. To Whom It May Concern. In full: "Please be advised that the Nolan Ryan autographed baseball you have in your possession was, in fact, one of the baseballs used during Nolan Ryan's 300th victory pitched at Milwaukee's County Stadium, July 31, 1990. The authenticity of the baseball is beyond doubt.…"

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Baseball | Contracts / Documents

DOYLE ALEXANDER - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 03/07/1975 - HFSID 295747

The Baltimore Orioles pitcher signs a Topps baseball card player contract in 1975. Contract signed twice: "Doyle Alexander", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Brooklyn, New York, 1975 March 7. Topps baseball card player contract with Doyle Alexander. Doyle Alexander (b.

Sale Price $467.50

$550.00
KIM ALLEN - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 10/11/1991 - HFSID 295637

Signed contract to play for the San Bernardino Pride in the Senior Professional Baseball Association. Contract Multi-Signed: "Kim B. Allen" twice on page 9, and initialed "KA" on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Rialto, California, 1991 October 11.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
JOAQUIN ANDUJAR - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/01/1975 - HFSID 295749

The 1984 NL Comeback Player of the Year signs a Topps baseball card player contract in 1975 Contract signed: "Joaquin Andujar" in black ink. 1 page. 8½x11. Place: Brooklyn, New York. Date: March 1, 1975. Topps baseball card player contract with Joaquin Andujar.

Sale Price $432.00

$480.00
ALAN ASHBY - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/22/1989 - HFSID 295572

The former Major League catcher signs with the Fort Myers Sun Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association for the 1990 season, the league's last Contract Signed: "Alan Ashby", 8 pages, 8½x11. Sugarland, Texas, 1989 December 22.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
ALAN BANNISTER - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/05/1990 - HFSID 295577

Signed contract to play for the Sun City Rays in the Senior Professional Baseball Association Contract Multi-signed: "Alan Bannister" twice on page 9, and initialed "AB" on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Mesa, Arizona, 1990 September 5.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ALAN BANNISTER - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/05/1990 - HFSID 295648

Contract with the Sun City Rays of the Senior Professional Baseball Association, his salary contingent on the number of games and plate appearances. Contract signed: "Alan Bannister", 1 page, 8½x11. Phoenix, Arizona, 1990 September 5.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
YOGI BERRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/07/1986 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176381

The Hall of Fame catcher pens his name on this notarized document Document signed: "Yogi Berra", in black ink, 1p, 8x10. Notarized document with Berra's lifetime Major League statistics to the right of an affixed photo (color, 2½x4). Signed in signature box.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
YOGI BERRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1972 - HFSID 159178

The All-Star catcher signs an agreement to play in a 1972 golf tournament sponsored by American Airlines, and commits not to play in any tournaments sponsored by a rival airline Document signed: "Yogi Berra", in blue ink, 1p, 8½x11.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
DOUG BIRD - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 09/20/1990 - HFSID 295568

The former Major League reliever signs with the Fort Myers Sun Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association, for whom he filled the same role. Contract Multi-Signed: "Doug Bird", "J. Doug Bird", and initialed "DJB", 9 pages, 8½x11.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
DOUG BIRD - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/13/1989 - HFSID 295580

The former Major League reliever signs with the Fort Myers Sun Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association, for whom he filled the same role. Contract Signed: "James D. Bird", 11 pages, 8½x11. Ft. Myers, Florida, 1989 September 15.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
DEREK BOTELHO - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 11/21/1990 - HFSID 295634

Signed contract to play for the Daytona Beach Explorers in the Senior Professional Baseball Association Contract Multi-Signed: "Derek Botelho" twice on page 9, and initialed "D.B." on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Boca Raton, Florida, 1990 November 21.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
TOM "HANDSOME" BROWN - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 09/28/1990 - HFSID 295596

Signed contract to play for the Fort Myers Sun Sox in the Senior Professional Baseball Association Contract Multi-signed: "Tom Brown" twice on page 9, and initialed "TB" on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Venice, Florida, September 28, 1990.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
ROY "CAMPY" CAMPANELLA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1956 - HFSID 165037

Hall of Fame catcher allows Gillette to use his name, photo and endorsement in ads. Typed DS: "Roy Campanella", 1p, 8x8. No place, 1956 September 28.

Sale Price $2,762.50

$3,250.00
ROD CAREW - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/01/1978 - HFSID 263197

Rod Carew signs a contract with R. G. Hennkens, Marketing Communications to use his name, likeness, and endorsement for 1½ years for 5% of the sale price of each product sold plus up to 100 endorsed products for Carew's personal use.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
MAX "SCOOPS" CAREY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT UNSIGNED - HFSID 100576

His unsigned autograph note (c. 1971) giving his view on greatest teams and greatest player Autograph Note, unsigned, 5x3 card. No place, circa 1971. In blue ink he has answered four questions addressed to him in a letter of March 20, 1971. Typed summary of the questions appears on verso.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
GINO CIMOLI - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/14/1958 - HFSID 209462

Cimoli signs to play the part of a Dodgers outfielder in the film The Geisha Boy. Contract signed: "Gino Cimoli", 1p, 8½x5½. Paramount Pictures, 1958 July 14.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
REGGIE CLEVELAND - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 12/10/1990 - HFSID 295595

Signed contract to play for the Fort Myers Sun Sox in the Senior Professional Baseball Association Contract Multi-signed: "Reginald Cleveland" twice on page 9, and initialed "RC" on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Haviland, Connecticut, November 23, 1990.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
MICKEY "BLACK MIKE" COCHRANE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/01/1950 - HFSID 276675

The Hall of Fame catcher sells his name cheaply to a souvenir baseball company. Document signed: "Gordon S. Cochrane", 1p, 8x10. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 13½x16½. High Point, North Carolina, 1950 June 1.

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
EDDIE COLLINS - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/10/1937 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147163

Eddie Collins signs a contract for the Boston Red Sox to assign the contract of James Tabor to the Little Rock Baseball Club of the Southern League for $100 retaining the "right to repurchase the contract of Player Tabor on or before September 10, 1937 for the sum of $500.…"

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
EDDIE COLLINS - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/20/1937 - HFSID 147169

Eddie Collins signs a document for the Boston Red Sox to assign the contract of Stewart C. Bowers, Jr. to the Minneapolis Baseball and Athletic Company for $100 with the right to repurchase the contract for $500 on or before September 10, 1937. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Edward T.…"

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
EDDIE COLLINS - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/05/1938 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147168

Eddie Collins signs a document for the Boston Red Sox to assign the contract of Joseph Gonzales to Hazleton of the Eastern League for $100 with the right to repurchase the contract for $500 on or before September 1, 1938. Partly Printed DS: "Edward T.…"

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
CHUCK CONNORS - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 12/19/1978 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 345528

The movie star, best known for The Rifleman, and his talent agent signed this contract in December 1978 Contract Double-Signed: "C.C." on page one, "Chuck Connors" on page four, and "David Shapira" on page four. 8½x11. Six sheets.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
CHUCK CONNORS - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/18/1976 - HFSID 321672

The actor signed this AFTRA contract for an appearance on The Merv Griffin Show for a compensation of $265 plus 10% Contract signed: "Chuck Connors", in blue ink, 2 pages (front and verso), 8½x11. June 18, 1970.

Sale Price $405.00

$450.00
DON COOPER - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 09/11/1990 - HFSID 295599

Signed contract to play for the Fort Myers Sun Sox in the Senior Professional Baseball Association Contract Multi-signed: "Don Cooper" twice on page 9, and initialed "DC" on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Sarasota, Florida, September 19, 1990.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
MIKE COSGROVE - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 10/23/1990 - HFSID 295598

Signed contract to play for the Sun City Rays in the Senior Professional Baseball Association Contract Multi-signed: "Michael J. Cosgrove", and initialed "MJC" on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Phoenix, Arizona, October 23, 1990.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
MIKE COSGROVE - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/07/1990 - HFSID 295579

Signed contract to play for the Florida Tropics in the Senior Professional Baseball Association Contract Multi-signed: "Michael J. Cosgrove" twice on page 9, and initialed "MJC" on pages 1 through 8. 9 pages, 8½x11. Phoenix, Arizona, December 7, 1990.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
ROGER CRAIG - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 04/16/1959 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 323361

His double signed contract with the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues as pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dated in 1959, Craig led the Dodgers to their second World Series Championship later that season.

Sale Price $414.00

$460.00
JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/25/1954 - HFSID 174425

Joe Cronin signs a document authorizing Radio Station WIND of Chicago, Illinois, to broadcast the exhibition games to be played by the Boston Red Sox on March 13-14 and April 10-11, 1954. Document Signed: "Joseph E. Cronin", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1954 January 25.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/13/1953 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147148

Joe Cronin signs a document for the contract for player Bennett Flowers for $100.00. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Joseph E. Cronin", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1953 May 13. Countersigned: "H. E. Armstrong" of the Baltimore Baseball & Exhibition Co.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/13/1949 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 173989

Joe Cronin signs a document for the contract for player Maurice J. McDermott, Jr. for $500.00. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Joseph E. Cronin" as General Manager of the Boston American League Baseball Co. (Red Sox), 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1949 June 13. Countersigned: "H.…"

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00