Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 185:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! This collection of sports memorabilia features four autographed items representing Major League Baseball Hall of Famers, including three pitchers and one third baseman. The collection comprises two color photographs, one promotional recipe booklet, and one commemorative induction card.
The first item is a color 8×10 glossy photograph of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn, produced by Photo File, Inc. The photograph is signed in blue ink with the inscription Warren Spahn HOF 73. It features an official Major League Baseball authentication hologram (DB 171121590) and a JSA (James Spence Authentication) certification sticker (CH61031) on the lower right corner.
The second item is a color 8×10 glossy photograph of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts. The signature is rendered in blue felt-tip ink. This item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Autographs, which includes an attached JSA Basic Certification sticker with the number CH61031.
The third item is an autographed promotional recipe booklet titled Cooking with Catfish Hunter – Tasty Recipes for People with Diabetes, published by Upjohn. The cover depicts pitcher James Catfish Hunter in a New York Yankees apron holding a pie. The signature Jim Catfish Hunter is written in blue marker across the center. It features a JSA authentication sticker with certification number CH61027.
The fourth item is an autographed commemorative Induction Day card for third baseman George Clyde Kell, issued by TV Sports Mailbag in 1989. The card commemorates his July 31, 1983, induction into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. It is a limited edition piece, hand-numbered #9 of 1000. The signature George Kell is written in blue ink on the right side of the card.
Warren Spahn photograph: 8 x 10 inches
Robin Roberts photograph: 8 x 10 inches.
Condition report:
The collection is in good to very good condition. The photographs exhibit vibrant color and sharp image quality with clear, legible signatures. The signatures on the Catfish Hunter booklet and George Kell card are bold and well-preserved. The booklet shows minor edge wear consistent with age but remains structurally sound. The commemorative card is clean with sharp corners. Authentication stickers and certificates are present and correctly applied or included as described.
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