Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 454:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! An Assortment of Signed Baseball and Basketball Trading Cards and Photographs
An assortment of sports memorabilia consisting of trading cards and photographs, predominantly featuring hand-signed autographs. The collection includes baseball items representing the Negro Leagues, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and Major League Baseball, alongside National Basketball Association and collegiate basketball cards. Featured players include Ted Radcliffe, Joe Garagiola, Sarah Jane Sands, Bobby Shantz, Willie Randolph, Joe Straub, World B. Free, Calvin Murphy, Henry Bibby, and Jacque Vaughn. The items are constructed of printed cardstock and paper using offset lithography, with signatures rendered in blue ink, black ink, and gold-tone marker. Notable cards include a 1980 Topps Willie Randolph, 1981-82 Topps Calvin Murphy, and 1977-78 Topps Henry Bibby.
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 shows a range of conditions from fair to excellent. Visual inspection reveals minor edge wear and corner softening on several cards. Multiple items contain handwritten personalizations to Nick or Zachary. Items are stored in a mix of plastic top-loaders, protective sleeves, and loose formats. No certificates of authenticity or third-party authentication such as PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett are provided; items are sold as-is.
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