Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 146:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Lot of Nine Autographed Baseballs Including Reggie Jackson and Paul O’Neill
A collection of nine autographed baseballs featuring signatures from various Major League Baseball players and managers, with a notable emphasis on individuals associated with the New York Yankees and their affiliate teams. The lot includes a single-signed ball by Reggie Jackson in black ink on the sweet spot; a single-signed ball by Paul O’Neill in blue ink on the sweet spot; a single-signed ball by Chris Sabo in blue ink on the sweet spot with a printed China mark; a single-signed ball by Stump Merrill in black ink on the sweet spot with a printed China mark; and a single-signed ball by Carlos Castillo in blue-purple ink on the sweet spot with a printed China mark. Also included is a baseball inscribed and signed by Ed Hearn in blue ink with the text To Barb Good Luck Ed Hearn #17. The lot further contains a non-official baseball marked Cushioned Cork Center signed by Ron Gant and Fausto Tejero; an Official International League baseball with multiple blue ink signatures including Hensley Meulens, Mike Marshall, Dave Righetti, Barry Jones, Dale Mohorcic, Randy Velarde, and Jeff Johnson; and a multi-signed baseball featuring faded reddish-purple ink signatures attributed to B.J. Surhoff, Todd Hundley, Ray Knight, Milt Thompson, Bernie Bonello, and Gene Brabender. All items in this lot are unauthenticated; no third-party certificates of authenticity or stickers are present.
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 baseballs are in various states of preservation. Several balls exhibit moderate to heavy surface toning and yellowing of the leather. Signature quality varies from bold and clear to significantly faded, particularly on the multi-signed and inscribed examples. Some items are souvenir-grade or practice-grade as indicated by printed China or Cushioned Cork Center markings rather than official league stamps.
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