Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 48:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Seven Autographed 8×10 Photos of Heisman Trophy Winners
This collection consists of seven autographed 8×10 glossy black-and-white photographs featuring notable Heisman Trophy winners from the 1940s through the 1970s. Each photograph features a hand-signed autograph, with several including specific year-of-award inscriptions. The collection comprises:
Angelo Bertelli (1943, Notre Dame): Signed in blue ink with the inscription 1943 Heisman.
Johnny Lattner (1953, Notre Dame): Signed in black felt-tip pen with the inscription Johnny Lattner Heisman 53.
John David Crow (1957, Texas A&M): Signed in blue ink. This item features a National Sports Distributors (NSD) hologram number 134529 and is accompanied by a matching Letter of Authenticity from NSD dated January 4, 2000.
Pete Dawkins (1958, Army): Signed in black felt-tip pen with a detailed inscription reading Army #24 Heisman 1958.
Billy Cannon (1959, LSU): Signed in blue ink with the inscription Billy Cannon 20 Heisman 1959. This item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Thrill of Victory, Boca Raton, Florida.
Johnny Rodgers (1972, Nebraska): Signed in blue ink with the inscription 72. The photograph includes a red Johnny Rodgers name overlay and a National Sports Distributors (NSD) hologram number 133343, accompanied by a matching Letter of Authenticity from NSD dated October 20, 2003.
John Cappelletti (1973, Penn State): Signed in purple-toned ink with the inscription 73 Heis.
8 x 10 inches.
Provenance / Authentication Note: This item originates from a single-owner collection assembled by a dedicated sports fan (with a strong focus on Notre Dame and New York Yankees memorabilia). The collector actively pursued autographs over many years through in-person events, including games, autograph shows, and visits to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum during player events, as well as through direct mail requests to athletes and celebrities. The collection included supporting material such as handwritten correspondence sent to athletes (in some cases with payment enclosed), along with photographs of the collector with various signers. A portion of this same collection was featured in our March 21st auction, where multiple items were authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA). In regards to any items with signature(s): While this specific item(s) may not be individually submitted for third-party authentication, it originates from the same collection and shows consistency with previously authenticated pieces. As with many large autograph collections, there may be a small number of facsimile or clubhouse-style signatures present, but for the most part we have seen AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES within the collection. Based on the overall provenance and our review, we maintain a strong level of confidence in the authenticity of most items. Bidders are encouraged to review all photos carefully and bid according to their own level of comfort. No additional authentication documentation is included unless visible within the lot photos. Please reach out with any questions.
Condition report:
The photographs are in overall excellent condition with minor handling wear typical for signed memorabilia. The signatures are clear, bold, and well-placed. The glossy surfaces show no significant creasing or surface damage.
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