Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 551:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Group of Eight Autographed Baseball Cards Including New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers
A group of eight autographed baseball cards featuring players from the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. The lot includes four Topps New York Yankees cards: a 1961 Topps Hector Lopez number 445 signed in blue ink, a 1966 Topps Bob Friend number 150 signed in blue marker, a 1968 Topps Al Downing number 345 signed in black marker, and a 1986 Topps Dan Pasqua number 347 signed in blue marker. The group also features a Detroit Tigers commemorative or team-issue card of Red Borom signed in blue ink, and three Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons 10th Anniversary All-Time Team cards for Gene Schall, Mickey Morandini, and Wendell Magee Jr., each signed in black marker. All cards are housed in protective plastic top-loaders.
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 vintage cards (Lopez, Friend, and Downing) show visible signs of aging and wear including rounded corners, edge wear, and surface abrasions. The 1961 Hector Lopez card exhibits significant wear consistent with a Good grade. The 1966 Bob Friend card shows off-center printing shifted to the left. The more modern issues, including the 1986 Dan Pasqua and the minor league commemorative cards, appear to be in Near Mint condition with sharp corners and glossy surfaces. The autographs provided have not been third-party authenticated.
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