Sports | Biographies

EDDIE ARCARO 24,092 races: 4,779 wins, 3,807 places and 3,302 shows. Biography inscribed and signed: "To George Wilson/Best Wishes/Eddie Arcaro", 1p, 8½x11. No jockey has won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness or the Belmont Stakes more times than Eddie Arcaro (1916-1997).

GEORGE BLANDA Inscribed book page, a summary of his football career Book Page inscribed and signed: "To Jack/Think Win/George/Blanda", 1p, 9¼x13. Book page summarizing Blanda's achievements as a football player. Biography of Morris (Red) Badgro on verso.

TY COBB A printed biography of the baseball player from The Official Encyclopedia of Baseball, signed in blue ink Printed Biography signed: "Ty Cobb", 1p, 6½x9¾. Page 404 of The Official Encyclopedia of Baseball (p. 403 on verso). The beginning of the

BOB FELLERThis biography of the star Indians pitcher from The Saturday Evening Post is signed by him in blue felt tip Biography signed: "Bob Feller". Four pages. 10x13½. Printed The Saturday Evening Post biography of him titled: "Bob Feller - Storybook Ball Player" by J. Roy Stockton.

LOU FERRIGNO Lou Ferrigno signs a four page typed biography about his life. Typed Biography signed: "Lou Ferrigno", 4p, 8½x11. When Dr. David Banner (Bill Bixby) transformed into TV's The Incredible Hulk (1986-1988) the role was assumed by former Mr. Universe Lou Ferrigno.

LOU GROZA Printed football biography, signed in ink as "the Toe" Biography signed: "Lou Groza/'the Toe'", 1 page, 5x6¾. Illustrated printed biography highlighting his football achievements. Lou Groza (1924-2000) was last of the "original" 1950 NFL Cleveland Browns to retire.

ARCHIE MOORE The World Light Heavyweight Champion signs an 8x11 page with a short biography about him printed on it. Inscribed Biography signed: "Bet wish to 'Danny' 81/from Archie Moore" in blue ink, 1 page, 8x11.

WILLIE MOSCONI Willie Mosconi signs an autograph biography. Autograph Biography signed: "Willie Mosconi", 5x3 leaf. Most probably written in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 3, 1939, when Mosconi was playing in an exhibition at the American Billiard Hall.

BOB PETTITThe Hall of Fame NBA player who spent his entire career with the Hawks signed this card that features typed information about him Biography Signed: "Bob Pettit" in black ink on a 6x4 card. The card features a list of some of Pettit's accomplishments. In Full: "All-NBA First Team Ten Times/1955 Through 1964/Two-Time MVP With The St.

WILLIE SHOEMAKER The jockey signs a 5x3 card with a short biography printed above. Biography signed: "Willie Shoemaker". 5x3 card. Mini-biography typed on card. By the time 4' 11" Willie Shoemaker (1931-2003) retired in 1990 he

ZACK TAYLOR Full-page typed summary of his baseball career, inscribed and signed by him in 1973, the year before he died Typed Biography inscribed and signed in ink: "7/4/73/Best Wishes to Duke,/Sincerely,/Zack Taylor", 1 page, 8½x11.

JOHN WOODEN John Wooden signs a biography about his accomplishments. Biography signed: "John Wooden". 1p, 8½x11. Enshrined twice in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player (1961) and Coach (1973), Wooden (1910-2010), captained Purdue to a national championship in 1932. His greatest success came as Coach of the UCLA Bruins (1948-1975).