Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 220:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Signed All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Player Photo Cards
A collection of autographed black and white photo cards featuring players from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), active during the mid-20th century. The collection includes portrait and action-style cards representing players from the Rockford Peaches and South Bend Blue Sox. Each card features printed biographical information, team names, and years of play.
Alice Pollitt Deschaine (Rockford Peaches, 1947–1953): Portrait card featuring the AAGPBL logo, signed Alice Deschaine in blue ink diagonally across the upper right. Text identifies her as a 3rd Baseman and Shortstop.
Joan Berger Knebl (Rockford Peaches, 1951–1954): Portrait card featuring the AAGPBL logo, signed Joan Berger Knebl in blue ink along the bottom margin. Text identifies her as an outfielder and infielder across multiple positions.
Jean Ventura Manina (Rockford Peaches, 1951 & 1953): Portrait card featuring the AAGPBL logo, signed Jean Ventura Manina in blue ink vertically along the left side. Text identifies her as a first baseman.
Gertie Dunn (South Bend Blue Sox, 1951–1954): Action photograph card with extensive printed biographical text, noting her 1952 Rookie of the Year award and career statistics. Signed Gertie Dunn in blue ink across the lower portion of the image.
These signatures are unauthenticated and are not accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity or Letter of Authenticity.
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 cards are in good vintage condition with minor edge wear and light age-related toning. A prominent circular brownish stain is present on the Joan Berger Knebl card, located on the player\'s jersey in the photograph. The other three cards appear free of significant staining or creasing.
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