Bob Mathias Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BOB MATHIAS
Born: November 17, 1930 in Tulare, California
Died: September 02, 2006 in Fresno, California
Biography
Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. As a fullback for Stanford University's football team, he became the only man ever to compete in a Rose Bowl and the Olympic Games in the same year (1952). As a spokesperson for Wheaties cereal, he helped promote it as "the breakfast of champions". A Republican, Mathias represented California in the U.S. Congress for four terms (1967-1975).
1959-1960-Troubleshooters (Performer), 1996-Bearing-the-Torch:-Politics-&-the-Olympics (in person), 1968-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1954-You-Bet-Your-Life (in person), 1952-U.S.-Olympic-Champions (in person), 1952-Helsinki-1952:-Games-of-the-XV-Olympiad (in person), 1948-London-1948:-Games-of-the-XIV-Olympiad (in person), 1962-It-Happened-in-Athens (Performer), 1958-China-Doll (Performer), 1954-The-Bob-Mathias-Story (Performer), 2008-Bob-Mathias:-Hometown-Hero (in person), 1984-The-Stars-Salute-the-U.S.-Olympic-Team (in person), 1958-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1960-Minotaur,-the-Wild-Beast-of-Crete (Performer), 1963-I've-Got-a-Secret (in person), 1960-Westinghouse-Desilu-Playhouse (in person)
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 2527Signature of Bob Mathias, Olympic gold medalist and Rose Bowl competitor, is displayed on a lined sheet. Mathias, notable for competing in both events in 1952, is recognized for his contributions as an athlete and U.S. Congressman.Price: $70.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 71065Card signed by Bob Mathias, inscribed with "Bob Mathias/California". Mathias, an Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon and former U.S. Congressman, gained fame in 1952 for competing in both the Rose Bowl and the Olympic Games in the same year.
Price: $80.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 223461Album leaf signed by Bob Mathias, inscribed with "Bob/Mathias". Mathias, an Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon and Stanford football player, uniquely competed in both the Rose Bowl and the Olympics in 1952, later serving in Congress.
Price: $70.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/24/1968 - HFSID 260533Letter signed by Bob Mathias, dated April 24, 1968, addressed to "Dear Jim," expressing gratitude for assistance at a dinner. Mathias, an Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Representative, writes on House letterhead. Features light creasing and file holes.
Price: $200.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 49654Autograph note signed: "To James Jones,/with best of luck -/Bob Mathias/[five Olympic rings]" on a 3½x2 paper. Bob Mathias, an Olympic gold medalist in decathlon, is recognized for competing in both the Rose Bowl and Olympic Games in 1952.
Price: $140.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 131763Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Doug -/all best wishes/Bob Mathias". Celebrating Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon and former U.S. Congressman, with notable achievements in athletics and sports promotion.
Price: $180.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 315631Photograph signed by Bob Mathias, inscribed with "To Michael Robuck/all the Best/Bob Mathias" in blue ink. Mathias, an Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Congressman, is depicted sitting at his desk. Corners are slightly worn with minor imperfections.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 190696Photograph signed with the inscription "Best wishes -/Bob/Mathias", featuring a date stamp of "Mar 7 1958" and a "Sports Illustrated" stamp on the verso. Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias, Olympic gold medalist in decathlon, is depicted.
Price: $220.00
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BOB MATHIAS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 190697Photograph signed by Bob Mathias reads "Best regards -/Bob/Mathias". Dated "Mar 7 1958" on the verso, it includes a pencilled number. Mathias, an Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Congressman, competed in both the Rose Bowl and Olympic Games in 1952.
Price: $220.00
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BOB MATHIAS - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 257060First Day Cover signed by "Bob Mathias" and "Bruce Jenner", honoring Physical Fitness with a 5-cent stamp. Postmarked in Washington, D.C., on February 15, 1965, marking the first day of issue.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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BOB MATHIAS - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 285448Traced print of Bob Mathias' right hand, signed with the inscription "Bob Marthis" and depicting the Olympic rings in the palm. Authenticated with a PSA/DNA sticker (K52404), it commemorates Mathias' Olympic gold medals in the decathlon.
Price: $300.00
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BOB MATHIAS - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 264215Illustration signed: "Bob Mathias", captioned at the lower margin, notes it as a reproduction of a Robert Riger drawing from an advertisement for The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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BOB MATHIAS - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 263877Printed card signed in ink: "Bob Mathias", with an imprinted caption "Sports Legend" and sports symbols. Bob Mathias, Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon and former U.S. Congressman, is known for competing in both the Rose Bowl and Olympic Games in 1952.
Price: $120.00
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BOB MATHIAS - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 86849Program cover signed: "Bob/Mathias", from the Washington Post, Times Herald and Professional Golfers Association National Celebrities Tournament at Congressional Country Club. Bob Mathias, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is known for his achievements in decathlon and football.
Price: $180.00
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BOB MATHIAS - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 299341Sports card signed: "Bob/Mathias", from the 1991 Impel Marketing Inc. Hall of Fame U.S. Olympic Card series. It includes a short biography on the back, highlighting Mathias's achievements in athletics and politics.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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BOB MATHIAS - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 203940Typescript signed: "Bob Mathias/[five Olympic rings]", 2 pages. Headed: "* OLYMPICS */1952 HELSINKI, FINLAND/July 19 Through August 3", detailing Mathias' Gold Medal in the Men's Decathlon. Includes an unsigned second page excerpt from 'The Complete Book of the Olympics'.
Price: $180.00
