Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 30:
Description
DESPITE DESCRIPTION BELOW –>FACSIMILE SIGNATURES!
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Eleven Signed and Historical American Football Photographs and Prints
This collection of eleven pieces of American football memorabilia includes a diverse range of signed photographs, historical prints, and artistic renderings featuring legendary and contemporary NFL and NCAA figures.
A highlight of the collection is a color composite photograph featuring the Manning family: Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning in their respective professional uniforms. The piece is triple-signed in blue ink, with each player including their draft status: Archie Manning #2 Overall Pick 1971, Peyton Manning #1 Pick 1998, and Eli Manning #1 Pick 2004.
Also included is a color action photograph of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (#16) in a passing motion. The item is signed in blue ink across the center and bears a JSA (James Spence Authentication) certification sticker in the upper right corner.
The collection features two items related to Jim Thorpe: a large black and white artistic print of Thorpe in traditional Native American headdress signed Jim Thorpe in black ink, and a black and white historical photograph depicting him kicking a football. The historical photograph includes a handwritten inscription in black ink: Jim Thorpe kicking off for The 49ers Ernie Nevers holding San Francisco Calif.
Other signed items include a color action photograph of New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (#20), signed Ottis Anderson #20 NY Giants in blue ink; a stylized color photograph of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (#9), signed in silver ink; and a composite color photograph of University of Texas Longhorns players, featuring multiple signatures in blue ink including Colt McCoy #12 and Jordan Shipley #8.
The set also contains two unsigned items featuring Joe Namath: a color photograph of Namath (#12) alongside coach Weeb Ewbank and an abstract colorful art print of Namath. Rounding out the collection are two identical black and white historical action photographs of a player in a kicking stance, one of which contains a faint handwritten inscription starting with Good Luck from.
Condition report:
The collection appears to be in good to very good condition overall. The items are loose photographs and prints with no major creases, tears, or significant fading visible. Some items show minor edge wear or surface scuffs consistent with handling and storage of paper memorabilia.
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