Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 216:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Seven Baltimore Colts Autographed Photos and Prints Featuring Raymond Berry, John Mackey, and Lou Michaels
This lot features seven autographed items from Baltimore Colts franchise history. The collection includes a color 8 by 10 inch photograph of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry, signed in blue ink with the inscription Raymond Berry HOF 1973. This item includes an official NFL licensed product holographic sticker and branding from Unitas Management and Photo File. Also included is a color action photograph of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey, signed in black felt-tip pen as John Mackey 88, featuring 2000 Players Inc and Pro Look copyright markings. The remaining items include a black and white promotional print of kicker Lou Michaels, personalized and signed in black ink, along with four color prints of Lou Michaels designed in a 1968 Topps card style. These cards comprise two larger formats and two smaller formats, each signed in black felt-tip pen with various inscriptions including Best Wishes your Pal and personalizations. No third-party certificates of authenticity or letters of authenticity from services such as PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett are present for these items.
Berry Photo: 8 x 10 inches
Mackey Photo: 8 x 10 inches
Michaels B&W Print: 8.5 x 11 inches
Michaels Large Cards: 5 x 7 inches
Michaels Small Cards: 3.5 x 5 inches.
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 items are in good condition. Signatures remain bold and legible. There are no significant signs of creasing, moisture damage, or tears to the paper or card stock. All items are unframed.
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