Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 287:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! An Assortment of Five Autographed Cleveland Browns 8×10 Photographs Featuring Ozzie Newsome and Dante Lavelli
This lot consists of five autographed 8×10 photographs featuring prominent players from the Cleveland Browns American football team. The collection includes a color action photograph of Greg Pruitt in a white jersey (number 34), signed in blue felt-tip marker with his jersey number. This photograph is accompanied by a Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity from Real McCoy 2 Collectibles, a registered UACC dealer (RD number 269), dated August 16, 2010. Also included are two color photographs of Hall of Fame receiver Dante Lavelli in a white jersey making a catch. The first Lavelli photograph is signed in blue ink with the inscription Dante Gluefingers Lavelli HOF 1975 and carries an official NFL hologram (NF408034906). The second Lavelli photograph is signed in black ink, personalized To Aimee, and includes the Gluefingers and HOF 1975 inscription along with an NFL hologram (NF73344596). The collection further features a color photograph of Hall of Fame tight end Ozzie Newsome in a white jersey (number 82), signed in black felt-tip marker with the inscription HOF 99. The final item is a black and white photograph of Walt Michaels in a dark jersey (number 34), personalized To Zachary and signed in black ink with the inscription Walt Michaels Browns 52-61. Four of the five photographs are color prints, and several feature official Photo File branding.
Dimensions: 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 photographs are in good to very good condition. The colors on the color prints remain vibrant, and all signatures are bold and clearly legible. There is minor handling wear along the edges of some prints, but no significant creases, tears, or stains are visible.
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