CAL RIPKEN, JR. Baseball used during the Hall of Famer's 2,131st consecutive game, voted "Baseball's Most Memorable Moment" Baseball signed: "Cal Ripken Jr." Rawlings Official American League "Gene A. Budig" baseball. On September 6, 1995, at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Cal Ripken, Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played. The celebration of that milestone achievement, culminating in Ripken's "victory lap" around the stadium, was BASEBALL'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT as selected by more than 1.1 million fans in balloting sponsored by MasterCard and announced by Major League Baseball before Game 4 of the 2002 World Series. The milestone by the Baltimore Orioles' shortstop received 282,821 votes. The excitement and emotions generated on that evening also helped ease the pain of the 1994-1995 players' strike and greatly restored the National Pastime's tarnished image in the heart's of many fans. To further commemorate that historic event, Rawlings provided specially designed game balls which were used only during Ripken's record tying and record breaking games.
1950: GEORGE M. WEISS 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.
STEVE McQUEEN Signed move still from the move Bullitt. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Kevin/Best Wishes/Steve McQueen". B/w, 8x10. Still from the 1968 film, Bullitt. Steve McQueen (1930-1980) played a police detective in the film, portraying him in the stunt-driving role typical of his anti-hero image. McQueen had his first starring film role in The Blob (1958), the same year he began a three-year run as a moody bounty hunter in TV's Wanted: Dead or Alive. McQueen was nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award for The Sand Pebbles (1966). Among his many other movie hits were The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and Papillon (1973). He was married to actress Ali MacGraw from 1973-1977. Writing light but legible. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 15½ x 23¼. Frame exhibits wearing at corners. 
ANDRE AGASSI Tennis racket used by one of the all-time greats when he won a tournament against Pete Sampras. Head tennis racket (unsigned) used in the Key Biscayne tournament in 1995. Head Serial number 93103-84. Accompanied by letter of provenance from Andre's brother Phillip Agassi dated 12/20/1995. Letter in full: “This racket was given to me by my brother Andre. It was used in the tournament Key Biscayne '95' in Florida. Andre won this tournament by beating Pete Sampras in the finals in 3 sets. It is numbered by the Head company to track any problems that exist. It may have been used in one of the Nike commercials. The rubber band is kind of a trademark of Andre, it reduces a lot of vibration and deadens the impact. The serial number on the racket is 93103-84. / Phillip Agassi /12-20-95”. Fine condition. Racket has been framed to an overall size of 34¼ x 33½. 
PITTSBURGH PIRATES: 1933 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.
CAL RIPKEN, JR.'S CONSECUTIVE GAME STREAK 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.
TED WILLIAMS 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. 
ROCKY MARCIANO The Brockton Blockbuster signs loan document just seven months before his death. Partly Printed DS: "Rocky Marciano", 1p, 8½ x 13¾. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1969 January 27.Commercial Promissory Note No. 27938 between Marciano and The American National Bank and Trust Company of Fort Lauderdale for $5,000 at seven percent interest. The note was payable 91 days after the date of signing. World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1952-1956, Rocky Marciano (1923-1969) signed this unsecured loan just seven months before he died in an airplane crash. The stocky, hard-punching Marciano began boxing while in the U.S. Army during WWII. Turning professional in 1947, "The Brockton Blockbuster" battled his way up to a championship fight with then champ "Jersey Joe" Walcott on September 23, 1952. Down by points going into the 13th round, Marciano needed a knockout to win the heavyweight crown; he smashed a short, right-hand punch onto the chin of Walcott, knocking him unconscious and into the former-champion category.
BABE RUTH 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.
GALE SAYERS Golden Helmet award presentation plaque, signed by Sayers on the golden helmet Ephemera signed: "Gale Sayers" 20x12. Wooden base containing an engraved plaque honoring Sayers with the Golden Helmet Award, bearing the NFL logo and presented by the Coca Cola Company. On the right side of the base is a golden half-helmet, plastic, signed by Sayers in black sharpie. Hall of Famer Sayers (1943-2020), called "the Kansas comet" for his college play at KU, starred in seven seasons with the Chicago Bears. For his first entire season, Gale scored 22 touchdowns and 132 points, both then-rookie records. Quiet, unassuming, and always ready to compliment a teammate for a key block, Sayers continued to sizzle in 1967 and well into the 1968 season. Then, in the ninth game, Sayers suffered a knee injury that required immediate surgery. After a tortuous rehabilitation program, Gale came back in 1969 in a most spectacular manner, winding up with his second 1,000-yard rushing season and universal Comeback of the Year honors. But injuries continued to take their toll and, just before the 1972 season, Gale finally had to call it quits. In his relatively short career, he compiled a record that can never be forgotten.
NEW YORK JETS Helmet signed by "Broadway Joe" Namath and teammates who brought the AFL its first victory in Super Bowl III (1969). Helmet signed: "Joe Namath", "Bill Mathis/#31", "Don Maynard/13", "Bake Turner/29", "Emerson Boozer/32", "Curley/Johnson 33", "Ralph Baker/51", "Matt Snell/#41", "Dave/Herman/#67", "62/Al Atkinson", "Bill Baird/46", "Jim Hudson/22", "Randy Beverly/#42", "John Schmitt #32", "Larry Grantham/#60", "Jim Turner/#11", "#61/Bob Talamani", "Carl/McAdams/#50", "John Elliott/#80", "Paul Rochester/#12", "Winston Hill/75", "Pete/Lammons/#87", "Cornell/Gordon/#48" and "Randy/Rasmussen/#66". 24 signatures in all. Official Riddell New York Jets football helmet, signed in green felt tip. This Jets team, 11-3 in the regular season, defeated the Oakland Raiders 27-23 in the AFL Championship game, and then whipped the heavily favored Baltimore Colts 16-7 to bring the American Football League its first Super Bowl victory. Signers here include quarterback Namath, running backs Boozer and Snell, receivers Maynard and Lammons, and 7 participants in that seasons Pro Bowl (Namath, Atkinson, Boozer, Elliot, Herman, Hill and Maynard). Signatures unusually bold and clear for having been signed on a piece of athletic equipment. Fine condition.
BABE RUTH 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 
BENNY LEONARD Vintage pair of boxing gloves signed by Leonard. Boxing Gloves inscribed and signed: " 11/17/19 To My Friend / Harold Levy / From Benny Leonard". Brown ink. Inscription inside left glove. Benny Leonard (1896-1947) was World Lightweight Champion from 1917 to 1925, when he retired. Financially ruined by the Crash of 1929, he successfully returned to the ring in 1931 and 1932. Leonard suffered a fatal heart attack in New York's St. Nicholas Arena on April 18, 1947 while refereeing a fight. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Fragile condition. Leather is cracked and exhibits some shedding. 2-inch tear on right glove. Displayed in acrylic case 22¼ x 30¼ x 13. 
WORN BY BONDS DURING HIS 73 HOME RUN SEASON! BARRY BONDS. 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.Bonds moved to second place on the all-time home run list, behind only Hank Aaron (755), after passing Babe Ruth's previous second best of 714 in May 2006. Fine condition. 
TED WILLIAMS Williams signs a jersey with a "1941 - .406" inscription. Annotated Jersey signed: "Ted Williams / 1941 - .406.". Signed in blue ink. Major League Baseball Cooperstown Collection Jersey by Mitchell & Ness, Philadelphia, PA., size large. Patch on left sleeve - 1839-1939 baseball centennial. 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. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. 
ARNOLD PALMER The golf legend signs this driver, ball, and photograph. Collection consisting of Golf Ball signed "Arnold Palmer", Driver signed "Arnold Palmer" and Photograph signed "Arnold Palmer". All in fine condition. Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer (1929-2016) won seven major championships during his career, including four Masters Tournament (1958, 1960, 1962, 1964). His 62 PGA Tour victories rank fifth all time, behind Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Sam Snead. Palmer was the first golfer to earn more than $1,000,000 in PGA tournament money. He is credited with popularizing professional golf during the late 1950s and 1960s. Framed to an overall size of 47x20. Framing exhibits wearing at corners. Sports | Quotations
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HANK AARON - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 265312HANK AARON The prolific home run hitter pens his signature on this quote Quotation signed: "Hank Aaron" 1p, 9x12. Calligraphy (unknown hand): "All that I can remember is that some guy, on my first sandlot baseball team, 'always throw overhand.' I never thought I'd get anywhere. - Hank Aaron".Sale Price $342.00
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GEORGE ARCHER - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 169546GEORGE ARCHER The Golf pro writes a comical quote, questioning what happens to golfers in retirement. Typed Quotation signed: "Geo Archer", 6x4 card. In full: "'Baseball players quit playing, and they take up golf. Basketball players quit, take up golf. Football players quit, take up golf.
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CHUCK BEDNARIK - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 169559CHUCK BEDNARIK He signs on this 6x4 card barring a typed quotation Typed Quotation signed: "Chuck/Bednarik", 6x4 card. Comparing one-platoon football to two-platoon, in full: "They couldn't do it. Before the half, they'd be suckin' and huffin' and puffin'. We keep hearing how great they are.
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YOGI BERRA - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 265314YOGI BERRA The Hall of Fame catcher and Yankee manager signs this piece of calligraphic quotation art Quotation signed: "Yogi Berra", in blue ink, 1p, 15x11. Calligraphic art of one of his quotations: "He's the boss. He can do what he wants, I'm used to this. This is the third time I've been fired.
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FRANK DEFORD - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 202870FRANK DEFORD Card typed with a famous quotation and signed with an authentic autograph from the sportswriter Typed quotation signed: "Frank Deford" in purple ink. 6x4 card. Typed quotation in full: "I believe that professional wrestling is clean and everything else in the world is fixed".
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TONY FOSSAS - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 320228TONY FOSSAS The southpaw reliever follows his signature with a Bible quotation. Autograph Quotation signed: "Tony Fossas/John 3: 5-6", 5x2½. Emilio "Tony" Fossas (born in Havana in 1958) pitched in 12 Major League seasons (1988-1999) for 7 clubs.
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ROMAN GABRIEL - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED 08/01/1991 - HFSID 209080ROMAN GABRIEL Roman Gabriel signs a printed quotation. Printed Quotation signed: "8-1-91/Roman Gabriel", 1p, 8½x11. Headed: "QB/Legends". Lists the ten quarterbacks who are members of the Advisory Board, including Gabriel, and the Board's 43 members. Ten rules are listed. In part: "8.
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LOU HOLTZ - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 344566LOU HOLTZ The highly accomplished college football coach signs this photograph with a quotation to a fan Inscribed autograph quotation on photograph signed: "To Irene/Nothing is as good/as it seems and/nothing is as bad as it/seems- Somewhere in/Between Reality lies./Lou Holtz" in blue ink. 8½x11. Lou Holtz (b.
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EVANDER HOLYFIELD - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 209044EVANDER HOLYFIELD He signs a 5x3 card, adding a favorite Bible reference. Autograph Quotation signed: "Evander Holyfield/Phil 4:3", 5x3 card. Holyfield (b. 1962), former U.S. Golden Glove boxing champ, turned pro after winning a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics.
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THE INDIANA PACERS - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: DAVE TWARDZIK, HERB WILLIAMS, ROBERT SAXTON, MALCOLM LOWE, REGGIE MILLER, EVERETTE STEPHENS, SCOTT SKILES - HFSID 299861THE INDIANA PACERS (1988-1989) Hall of Famer Reggie Miller and four teammates sign a 5x8 page; signed on verso by composers Malcolm Lowe and Robert Saxton. Signatures: "Reggie/M/#31", "Scott/Skiles",
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PAT KELLY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 295287PAT KELLY The speedy outfielder signs a 5x3 card in black felt tip. Autograph Quotation Signed: "Pat Kelly/Matt 5:16" in black felt tip, 5x3 card. Pat Kelly, not to be confused with the Yankees' Pat Kelly of the 1990s, was a fleet-footed outfielder with six American League teams between 1967 and 1981.
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RICK MAJERUS - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED 11/09/1992 - HFSID 202869RICK MAJERUS The former college basketball coach signs a typed quotation on a 6x4 card Typed Quotation signed: "Rick Majerus", 6x4 card. From "Sports Illustrated", November 9, 1992 issue. In full: "They talk about/the economy this year. Hey, my/hairline is in recession, my waistline/is in inflation.
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DANNY MALLOY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 143492DANNY MALLOY 4¾x6½ sepia image of the Scottish welterweight in the ring. He has signed again on verso with a quotation: "When in doubt/Stick your left hand out." Autograph Quotation on Photograph signed twice: "Danny Malloy/Welterweight Champion/of Scotland". Sepia, 4¾x6½.
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JIM McKAY - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 202865JIM McKAY Signed card printed with McKay's famous opening to ABC'S Wide World of Sports: "The Thrill of Victory! The Agony of Defeat." Typed quotation signed: "Jim McKay", 5¾x3¾ card. In full: "The Thrill Of Victory!/The Agony Of Defeat." Typed beneath signature: "Jim McKay/'Wide World of Sports'/Introduction.
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LARRY NELSON - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 204584LARRY NELSON The talented golfer signs this card containing a quote he uttered while playing golf at Disney World that was featured in Sports Illustrated magazine Typed Quotation signed: "Larry/ Nelson" in blue ink, 6x4.
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GARY PLAYER - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 204649GARY PLAYER The South African golfer signs a typed quote about the putter he used since 1961. Typed Quotation signed: "Gary Player", 6x4 card. Quote from the February 25, 1991 issue of "Sports Illustrated". In full: "GARY PLAYER, on the putter he has used since 1961: 'It's a marriage.
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PHIL RIZZUTO - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 169557PHIL RIZZUTO The Hall of Fame shortstops signs a typed quotation relating to the scoring symbol he invented. Typed Quotation signed: "Phil Rizzuto", 6x4 crad. In full: "Invented The Scoring Symbol:/WW - Wasn't Watching/[typed name]".
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EARNIE SHAVERS - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 341888EARNIE SHAVERS The hard-hitting boxer signs this photograph wherein he is seen inside the ring with his gloves on Autograph quotation on photograph signed: "Ali said 'Shavers hit me so hard, it/shook my kin folk in Africa' Earnie/Shavers'", in gold felt tip, 8x10, color.
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JOHN THOMPSON - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 169545JOHN THOMPSON Quotation signed by the pro basketball player and college coach! Typed Quotation signed: "John Thompson", 6x4 card. Quotation typed above signature: "'I probably couldn't play for me. I/wouldn't like my attitude.
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