Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 54:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Twelve Autographed Major League Baseball 8×10 Photographs featuring Boston Red Sox Hall of Famers and Legends
This lot consists of twelve autographed 8×10-inch photographs of Major League Baseball players, with a heavy emphasis on the Boston Red Sox franchise. The collection features signatures from National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Bob Doerr and Rick Ferrell, alongside several other prominent players from the mid-to-late 20th century.
The specific player breakdown includes:
Three black-and-white photographs of Bob Doerr (HOF 1986), two of which are inscribed Bob Doerr HOF 86 and one personalized.
One black-and-white portrait of Rick Ferrell (HOF), signed in blue ink.
One black-and-white photograph of relief pitcher Dick Radatz, signed in blue ink.
One color action photograph of Bill Lee, signed Bill Lee 11 in blue ink.
One color action photograph of Bill Buckner, signed in blue ink and featuring an MLB Authentication hologram.
One color action photograph of Bernie Carbo, signed in blue ink.
One color portrait of Mike Torrez, signed in blue ink.
Two photographs of Jack Fisher, including one action shot and one depicting the player with several bats, both signed in blue ink.
One black-and-white action photograph of Carl Erskine in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, personalized and signed in black ink.
Provenance and authentication materials accompanying the lot include Lifetime Certificates of Authenticity from Real McCoy 2 Collectibles for Dick Radatz, Bill Lee, and Jack Fisher. A Certificate of Authenticity from The Sports Connection is included for the Mike Torrez photograph. Several items in the collection feature official MLB Authentication holograms. Additionally, the lot includes a candid 4×6-inch photograph of a player, identified by accompanying notes as Dick Radatz, at a signing event, along with various informational inserts regarding the players.
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 excellent overall condition, displaying sharp imagery and glossy finishes. The signatures are bold, clear, and highly legible. Very minor handling wear or light silvering typical of vintage-style photographic prints may be present at the extreme corners. The accompanying certificates and papers show minor signs of handling and age.
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