PITTSBURGH PIRATES: 1933 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.
1950: GEORGE M. WEISS 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.
CAL RIPKEN, JR. Baseball used during the Hall of Famer's 2,131st consecutive game, voted "Baseball's Most Memorable Moment" Baseball signed: "Cal Ripken Jr." Rawlings Official American League "Gene A. Budig" baseball. On September 6, 1995, at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Cal Ripken, Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played. The celebration of that milestone achievement, culminating in Ripken's "victory lap" around the stadium, was BASEBALL'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT as selected by more than 1.1 million fans in balloting sponsored by MasterCard and announced by Major League Baseball before Game 4 of the 2002 World Series. The milestone by the Baltimore Orioles' shortstop received 282,821 votes. The excitement and emotions generated on that evening also helped ease the pain of the 1994-1995 players' strike and greatly restored the National Pastime's tarnished image in the heart's of many fans. To further commemorate that historic event, Rawlings provided specially designed game balls which were used only during Ripken's record tying and record breaking games.
CAL RIPKEN, JR.'S CONSECUTIVE GAME STREAK 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.Baseball | Contracts / Documents
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DOYLE ALEXANDER - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 03/07/1975 - HFSID 295747DOYLE ALEXANDER 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.Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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KIM ALLEN - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 10/11/1991 - HFSID 295637KIM ALLEN 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
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JOAQUIN ANDUJAR - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/01/1975 - HFSID 295749JOAQUIN ANDUJAR 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.
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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ALAN ASHBY - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/22/1989 - HFSID 295572ALAN ASHBY 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
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ALAN BANNISTER - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/05/1990 - HFSID 295577ALAN BANNISTER 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
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ALAN BANNISTER - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/05/1990 - HFSID 295648ALAN BANNISTER 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
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YOGI BERRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/07/1986 CO-SIGNED BY: HERBERT M. MANCINI - HFSID 176381YOGI BERRA 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
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YOGI BERRA - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1972 - HFSID 159178YOGI BERRA 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
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DOUG BIRD - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 09/20/1990 - HFSID 295568DOUG BIRD 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. Cape Coral, Florida, 1990 September 20.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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DOUG BIRD - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/13/1989 - HFSID 295580DOUG BIRD 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
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DEREK BOTELHO - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 11/21/1990 - HFSID 295634DEREK BOTELHO 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
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TOM "HANDSOME" BROWN - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 09/28/1990 - HFSID 295596TOM BROWN 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
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ROY "CAMPY" CAMPANELLA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1956 - HFSID 165037ROY CAMPANELLA 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
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ROD CAREW - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/01/1978 - HFSID 263197Rod 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
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MAX "SCOOPS" CAREY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT UNSIGNED - HFSID 100576MAX CAREY 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
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GINO CIMOLI - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/14/1958 - HFSID 209462GINO CIMOLI 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. "Day Player Agreement" hiring Gino Cimoli to play the part of "'Outfielder' - Dodger's Team" in the motion picture, The Geisha Boy.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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REGGIE CLEVELAND - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 12/10/1990 - HFSID 295595REGGIE CLEVELAND 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
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MICKEY "BLACK MIKE" COCHRANE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/01/1950 - HFSID 276675MICKEY COCHRANE 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
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EDDIE COLLINS - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/10/1937 CO-SIGNED BY: ROY L. THOMPSON - HFSID 147163EDDIE COLLINS 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." Partly Printed Contract signed: "Edward T.
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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EDDIE COLLINS - CONTRACT SIGNED 05/20/1937 - HFSID 147169EDDIE COLLINS 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 $100with 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
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EDDIE COLLINS - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/05/1938 CO-SIGNED BY: E. F. KIRSCHNER - HFSID 147168EDDIE COLLINS Eddie Collins signs a document for the Boston Red Sox to assign the contract of Joseph Gonzales to Hazleton of the Eastern League for $100with 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
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CHUCK CONNORS - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 12/19/1978 CO-SIGNED BY: DAVID SHAPIRA - HFSID 345528CHUCK CONNORS 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
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CHUCK CONNORS - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/18/1976 - HFSID 321672CHUCK CONNORS 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
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DON COOPER - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 09/11/1990 - HFSID 295599DON COOPER 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
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MIKE COSGROVE - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 10/23/1990 - HFSID 295598MICHAEL COSGROVE 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
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MIKE COSGROVE - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/07/1990 - HFSID 295579MICHAEL COSGROVE 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
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ROGER CRAIG - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 04/16/1959 CO-SIGNED BY: GEORGE M. TRAUTMAN, LESLIE M. O'CONNOR, SPENCER F. HARRIS - HFSID 323361His 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
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/25/1954 - HFSID 174425JOE CRONIN 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
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/13/1953 CO-SIGNED BY: H. E. ARMSTRONG - HFSID 147148JOE CRONIN 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
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JOE CRONIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/13/1949 CO-SIGNED BY: H. HAYDEN - HFSID 173989JOE CRONIN 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
