Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 71:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Twelve Signed Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Team Roster Photograph Reprints
This collection consists of twelve black and white photographic reprints on glossy paper, featuring various Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team portraits. The images commemorate significant seasons in the program’s history, including ten National Championship years. Each photograph includes a printed roster at the bottom identifying the team members and staff. A printed credit for Bagby Photo Co. South Bend, Ind. is visible on most of the images.
The collection includes the following signed photographs:
1943 National Champions: Signed by Jack Zilly in blue ink.
1946 National Champions: Multi-signed by Johnny Lujack and Ziggy Czarobski in blue ink.
1947 Undefeated National Champions: Signed Johnny Lujack #32 in black ink.
1949 National Champions (Copy 1): Signed by John Mazur in blue ink.
1949 National Champions (Copy 2): Signed by Bob Williams and Bob Toneff.
1953 Undefeated Team: Signed Johnny Lattner Heisman 53 and Ralph Guglielmi.
1966 National Champions: Signed by head coach Ara Parseghian and team captain Jim Lynch.
1970 Fighting Irish (Copy 1): Inscribed To Nick – Best of Everything and signed by Pete Schivarelli.
1970 Fighting Irish (Copy 2): Signed Joe Theismann #7 in purple ink.
1973 Fighting Irish: Signed Tom Clements #2 and Ross Browner #89.
1977 National Champions: Signed Vagas Ferguson #32 in purple ink.
1988 National Champions: Signed Andy Heck #50 in black ink.
These items are being sold without formal certificates of authenticity (COAs) from third-party authentication services.
Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 10 inches each.
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 collection is in excellent overall condition. The photographic imagery is sharp and the signatures are clear and well-preserved. There are no significant tears, creases, or fading visible. Minor surface wear consistent with handling may be present on some sheets.
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