Bob Mathias Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BOB MATHIAS
Born: November 17, 1930 in Tulare, California
Died: September 2, 2006 in Fresno, California
Died: September 2, 2006 in Fresno, California
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 Bold ink signature of the man who competed in the Olympics and the Rose Bowl in the same year. Signature: "Bob Mathias", 3¾x2 lined sheet. Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Signature: "Bob Mathias/California", 3½x2 card. 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). read more...Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Signature: "Bob/Mathias", 3¾x5¼ album leaf. 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). read more...Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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BOB MATHIAS. ALS: "Bob" as U.S. Representative, 1p, 7x8¾. Washington, D.C., 1968 April 24. On House letterhead to "Dear Jim". In full: "Just a note to say thanks for your efforts at the Delano dinner last week. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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BOB MATHIAS The Olympic Gold Medalist signs "with best of luck" on a 3½x2 paper for a fan Autograph note signed: "To James Jones,/with best of luck -/Bob Mathias/[five Olympic rings]", 3½x2. Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Doug -/all best wishes/Bob Mathias". B/w, 8x10. Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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BOB MATHIAS The politician signs his name with "all the Best" on a photograph, shown sitting at his desk Inscribed photograph signed: "To Michael Robuck/all the Best/Bob Mathias", in blue ink, B/w 10¼x8. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Photograph signed: "Best wishes -/Bob/Mathias". B/w, 8x10. Date stamped: "Mar 7 1958" on verso, which also bears a "Sports Illustrated" stamp. Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Photograph signed: "Best regardss -/Bob/Mathias". B/w, 8x10. Date stamped: "Mar 7 1958" on verso, which also has a pencilled number (unknown hand). Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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OLYMPIANS: DECATHLON GOLD MEDALISTS. First Day Cover signed: "Bob Mathias" and "Bruce Jenner", 6½x3½. FDC honoring Physical Fitness, 5-cent stamp honoring the centennial of Sokol Physical Fitness clubs affixed, postmarked Washington, D.C. read more...Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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BOB MATHIAS Traced print of his right hand, with his signature and the Olympic rings in the palm Handprint signed: "Bob Marthis/[Here he has drawn the five Olympic rings.], 8x11. Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Illustration signed: "Bob Mathias", 7¾x11. Captioned at lower margin: "This reproduction featuring a Robert Riger drawing of Bob Mathias is from an ad of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States." Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Printed Card signed in ink: "Bob Mathias", 5x3. Imprinted caption at upper margin: "Sports Legend". Sports symbols imprinted at left and right edges. Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias (1930-2006) won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon in 1948 (at age 17) and 1952. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Program Cover signed: "Bob/Mathias", 8¼x10. Washington, D.C., no year. Front cover of the official program for the Washington Post, Times Herald and Professional Golfers Association National Celebrities Tournament Sponsors Championship at Congressional Country Club. Unrelated sponsor's map on verso. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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BOB MATHIAS Shown on a 1991 Impel Marketing Inc. Hall of Fame U.S. Olympic Card. Sports card signed: "Bob/Mathias", 2½x3½. 1991 Impel Marketing Inc. Hall of Fame U.S. Olympic Card. With a short biography printed on verso. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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BOB MATHIAS. Typescript signed: "Bob Mathias/[five Olympic rings]", 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Headed: "* OLYMPICS */1952 HELSINKI, FINLAND/July 19 Through August 3". Statics for Mathias' Gold Medal in the Men's Decathlon. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
