Art Donovan Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ART DONOVAN
Born: June 05, 1925 in New York City, New York
Died: August 04, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland
Biography
Full Name: Arthur James Donovan, Jr.
High School: Mount St. Michael's (Bronx, NY)
Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 3, 1968
Pro Career: 12 seasons, 138 games
Drafted: 3rd round of special selection draft in 1950 by Baltimore Colts
Uniform Number: 70
Class of 1968
Defensive Tackle 6-2, 263
(Boston College)
1950 Baltimore Colts (AAFC/NFL), 1951 New York Yanks, 1952 Dallas Texans, 1953-1961 Baltimore Colts
First Colt to enter Pro Football Hall of Fame
Began NFL play as 26-year-old rookie in 1950
Vital part of Baltimore's climb to powerhouse status in 1950s
All-NFL, 1954 through 1958
Played in five Pro Bowls
Great morale builder on Colts teams
Son of famous boxing referee of same name
Played at Boston College after World War II Marines service
2008-The-Greatest-Game-Ever-Played (in person), 2002-Footlong (in person), 1999-Unitas (in person), 1999-Super-Bowl-XXXIII (in person), 1996-The-Adventures-of-Pete-&-Pete (in person), 1995-The-Tonight-Show-with-Jay-Leno (in person), 1959-1959-NFL-Championship-Game (in person), 2011-Best-of-King-of-the-Ring (Other), 2002-The-Last-Season:-The-Life-and-Demolition-of-Baltimore's-Memorial (in person), 1987-The-Adventure-of-the-Action-Hunters (Performer), 2007-ESPN-25:-Who's-#1 (in person), 1998-The-NFL's-Greatest-Games:-'58-Championship (in person), 1994-1997-Late-Show-with-David-Letterman (in person), 1994-King-of-the-Ring (in person), 1990-Follies,-Crunches-and-Highlights (in person), 2001-The-Game-of-Their-Lives:-Pro-Football's-Wonder-Years (in person), 2000-ESPN-SportsCentury (in person), 1996-Homicide:-Life-on-the-Street (in person), 2013-Mike-&-Mike (Other), 1988-The-Late-Show-with-David-Letterman (in person)
Style
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ART DONOVAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE DOUBLE SIGNED - HFSID 175450Note double signed by Art Donovan contains the inscriptions "To Bill,/From one/New Yorker to/another/Best/Art Donovan" and "Bill/I was/born & raised/in The Bronx/Art". The verso includes a photograph of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ART DONOVAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 322886Photograph of Art Donovan, NFL Hall of Famer, is signed in black ink with the inscription "To Bruce/ Best Wishes/ Art Donovan". Donovan, a five-time All-NFL selection and Pro Bowler, played from 1950 to 1961.
Price: $160.00
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ART DONOVAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 277313Baseball signed "Art Donovan" between seams by football Hall of Famer Art Donovan, known for his five All-NFL selections and Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in 1968. Donovan played from 1950 to 1961 and had a varied post-retirement career.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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ART DONOVAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 169530Photograph shows Art Donovan, a Hall of Famer, signing "To Bill/Best Wishes/Art Donovan" on this black and white image. Captioned at the lower margin, it commemorates his status as a five-time All-NFL selection and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Price: $160.00
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ART DONOVAN - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1954 - HFSID 254184Program signed by Art Donovan, commemorating the 1954 NFL game between the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Colts. Signed with the inscription "Art Donovan", it includes additional markings indicating the final score, "3" and "27".
Price: $160.00
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ART DONOVAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/02/1984 - HFSID 202808Letter. Art Donovan types and signs a letter to a fan on personal letterhead, dated July 2, 1984, expressing gratitude and including an autographed picture. Donovan, a Hall of Fame football player, apologizes for the delayed response.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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ART DONOVAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/24/1981 - HFSID 175434Typed letter signed by Art Donovan, dated October 24, 1981, on personal letterhead, expressing willingness to sign "Hall of Fame" postal cards. Includes a handwritten postscript. Donovan was a five-time All-NFL selection and the first Colt in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Price: $200.00
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ART DONOVAN - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 205117Signatures from football legends Art Donovan and Bob Lilly appear on a stats list. Both athletes signed their names, "Art Donovan" and "Bob Lilly", next to their respective stats. The document highlights their achievements and Hall of Fame inductions.
Price: $140.00
