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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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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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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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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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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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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Baseball | Pamphlets

HANK AARON - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290618

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Milwaukee County Stadium! Pamphlet signed: "Hank Aaron", 3 pages, 8½x11.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
LUKE APPLING - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290647

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Comiskey Park.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
RICHIE "WHITEY" ASHBURN - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290648

The Hall of Famer signs on the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Richie Ashburn", 2 pages, 8½x11. Ashburn signs on the cover of this pamphlet for the Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium on July 23, 1988.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
JOHNNY BENCH - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290636

The Hall of Famer signs inside of a pamphlet for the Third Annual Equitable All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pamphlet signed: "Johnny Bench", 4 pages, 8½x11, unfolds to a 17x22 poster.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
LOU BOUDREAU - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290617

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the Third Annual Equitable All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pamphlet signed: "Lou Boudreau", 4 pages, 8½x11, unfolds to a 17x22 poster.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
LOU BOUDREAU - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290630

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old-Timers Game at Olympic Stadium.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
LOU BOUDREAU - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290605

The Hall of Famer signs the inside of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old-Timers Game at Olympic Stadium.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
BERT CAMPANERIS - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290603

The quick infielder signs inside a pamphlet for the Third Annual Equitable All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pamphlet signed: "Ray Dandridge", 4 pages, 8½x11, unfolds to a 17x22 poster.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
BERT CAMPANERIS - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290643

The quick infielder signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Bert Campaneris", 2 pages, 8½x11.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
ANDY CAREY - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 140498

Color brochure for the Gallery of history signed by infielder Andy Carey, who played nine seasons with the New York Yankees Brochure signed: "Andy Carey" on inside panel in blue ink. Color, 3½x8¼ (folded), four panels, front and verso.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
DONN CLENDENON - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290639

The 1969 World Series MVP signs on the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Donn Clendenon", 2 pages, 8½x11.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
RAY DANDRIDGE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290599

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the Third Annual Equitable All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pamphlet signed: "Ray Dandridge", 4 pages, 8½x11, unfolds to a 17x22 poster.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
BOBBY DOERR - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290596

The Hall of Famer signs the cover and inside of a pamphlet for the Third Annual Equitable All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pamphlet signed twice: "Bobby Doerr", 4 pages, 8½x11, unfolds to a 17x22 poster.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
BOBBY DOERR - PAMPHLET SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 290620

The two former Boston Red Sox sign their photographs inside a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old-Timers Game at Fenway Park Pamphlet signed: "Bobby Doerr" and "Lou Boudreau", 2 pages, 8¼x11.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
LEO DUROCHER - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290649

The Hall of Famer signs inside a pamphlet for the Third Annual Equitable All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pamphlet signed: "Leo Durocher" ", 4 pages, 8½x11, unfolds to a 17x22 poster.…"

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
BOB FELLER - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290632

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Cleveland Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Bob Feller", 2 pages, 8½x11, Feller signs on the cover of this pamphlet for the Equitable Old Timers Game at Cleveland Stadium on June 11, 1988.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
BURLEIGH A. GRIMES - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290912

The Hall of Fame spitballer signs a pamphlet for the Lake Area Historical Museum in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Pamphlet signed: "Burleigh A Grimes", 3¾x8½ folded, 11x8½ open flat.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
JERRY GROTE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290616

The catcher signs on the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Jerry Grote", 2 pages, 8½x11. Grote signs on the cover of this pamphlet for the Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium on July 23, 1988.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
MEL "CHIEF WIMPY" HARDER - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290650

The Cleveland Indians pitcher signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Cleveland Stadium.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
BILLY HERMAN - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290629

The Hall of Famer signs on the cover of a pamphlet for the Third Annual Equitable All-Star Game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pamphlet signed: "Billy Herman", 4 pages, 8½x11, unfolds to a 17x22 poster.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
FERGUSON JENKINS - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290641

The Hall of Famer signs on the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Ferguson Jenkins", 2 pages, 8½x11. Jenkins signs on the cover of this pamphlet for the Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium on July 23, 1988.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
FERGUSON JENKINS - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290611

The Hall of Famer signs the inside of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old-Timers Game at Olympic Stadium.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
CLEON JONES - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290644

A key contributor to the 1969 World Championship Mets signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Cleon Jones", 2 pages, 8½x11.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
AL "MR. TIGER" KALINE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290606

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Cleveland Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Al Kaline", 2 pages, 8½x11, Kaline signs on the cover of this pamphlet for the Equitable Old Timers Game at Cleveland Stadium on June 11, 1988.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
RALPH KINER - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290640

The Hall of Famer signs on the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium. Pamphlet signed: "Ralph Kiner", 2 pages, 8½x11. Kiner signs on the cover of this pamphlet for the Equitable Old Timers Game at Shea Stadium on July 23, 1988.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
BOB LEMON - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290615

The Hall of Famer signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Cleveland Stadium Pamphlet signed: "Bob Lemon" in blue felt tip, 2p, 8½x11. Bob Lemon (1922-2000) was a Major League pitcher.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
DENNIS LEONARD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290626

The Kansas City Royals pitcher signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Royal Stadium.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
JIM LONBORG - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290645

The Boston Red Sox pitcher signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old-Timers Game at Fenway Park. Pamphlet signed: "Jim Lonborg/Cy Young '67", 2 pages, 8¼x11. Pamphlet for the Equitable Old-Timers Game at Fenway Park on May, 14 1988.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
FRANK MALZONE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290623

The third baseman signs inside of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old-Timers Game at Fenway Park. Pamphlet Signed: "Frank Malzone", 2 pages, 8¼x11. Pamphlet for the Equitable Old-Timers Game at Fenway Park on May, 14 1988.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
FRANK MALZONE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 290628

The three-time Golden Glove winner signs the cover of a pamphlet for the 1988 Equitable Old Timers Game at Cleveland Stadium.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00