Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 493:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Two Rickey Henderson Topps Baseball Cards Including 1980 Rookie Card
This lot comprises two vintage baseball cards featuring Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics. The first item is a 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card, designated as card number 482. The front features an action photo of the player with a printed signature and team identifiers in green, yellow, and blue. The reverse side includes his complete major and minor league records through 1979, printed in green and black on gray cardstock. The second item is a 1983 Topps Rickey Henderson card, number 180. The front design includes a large action photo and a smaller circular portrait set against a pink and green border. The reverse side lists his major league batting records and 1982 highlights, printed in orange and black on tan cardstock.
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:
Both cards are in ungraded condition. The 1980 rookie card exhibits centering shifted toward the left on the front and minor softening at the corners. The 1983 card shows slight topward centering with sharp corners and clean edges. Both cards appear free of creases or surface staining based on visual inspection.
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