Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 488:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Twenty 1973 Topps Baseball Cards Featuring Hall of Fame Stars
This collection consists of twenty 1973 Topps baseball cards featuring various star and Hall of Fame players. The lot includes the following individual player cards and multi-player cards: Mickey Lolich (number 190), Bill Freehan (number 30), Norm Cash (number 210), Hall of Fame member Tony Oliva (number 260), 1973 Rookie Pitchers featuring Steve Busby, Dick Colpaert, and George Medich (number 604), and Tommy John (number 120). The collection also features 1972 Batting Leaders with Hall of Fame members Rod Carew and Billy Williams (number 61), two copies of Hall of Fame member Tony Perez (number 330), 1972 Leading Firemen featuring Sparky Lyle and Clay Carroll (number 66), Jeff Torborg (number 154), and 1972 Rookie Stars featuring Tom Ragland, Jim Mason, and Bill Fahey (number 147). Additional cards include two copies of Hall of Fame member Gaylord Perry (number 350), two copies of Steve Garvey (number 480), and individual cards for Hall of Fame members Juan Marichal (number 220), Joe Morgan (number 230), and Willie Stargell (number 170), along with star player Pete Rose (number 130). The cards are printed on standard vintage cardstock with color photography and white borders, and are housed in protective top loaders and soft sleeves.
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:
All cards in this collection are raw and ungraded. Centering varies throughout the lot, with some examples appearing well-centered and others showing moderate off-centering common for this set. Corner softening and light edge wear are visible on many examples, consistent with age and handling. The individual protective holders exhibit surface scratching and some yellowing. The overall condition of the cards generally ranges from Very Good to Excellent.
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