Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 320:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of 24 Autographed Professional and Collegiate Football Trading Cards
This collection consists of 24 hand-signed professional and collegiate football trading cards. The assortment features signatures from several Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees including Steve Largent, Bob Griese, Andy Robustelli, Howard Cassady, Chuck Noll, and Otto Graham, along with Heisman Trophy winners Johnny Lujack and Howard Cassady. Notable players in the collection include Archie Manning, Doug Williams, and Ken Anderson. Vintage original cards include a 1957 Topps #119 Howard Cassady (Detroit Lions), 1968 Topps #44 Lou Michaels (Baltimore Colts), 1970 Topps #37 Bob Gladieux (New England Patriots) with a 6-11-94 date inscription, 1974 Topps #55 Mike McCoy (Green Bay Packers), 1980 Topps #160 Steve Largent (Seattle Seahawks) AFC All-Pro, 1980 Topps #410 Doug Williams (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 1981 Topps #14 Ken Anderson (Cincinnati Bengals), 1981 Topps #29 Ross Browner (Cincinnati Bengals) with ND #89 inscription, 1981 Topps #240 Bob Griese (Miami Dolphins), 1981 Topps #325 Archie Manning (New Orleans Saints), and a 1982 Topps #231 Luther Bradley (Detroit Lions). Modern, commemorative, and collegiate cards include an NFL Throwbacks Otto Graham (Cleveland Browns), a gold-bordered Pro Football Hall of Fame Chuck Noll (Steelers Coach) signed in silver paint pen, a Swell Pro Football Hall of Fame #86 Andy Robustelli (Defensive End), a 1990 Fleer #179 Steve Beuerlein (Raiders), and a 1993 Topps #515 Reggie Brooks (Redskins) Draft Pick. Collegiate cards from the Notre Dame Collegiate Collections feature signatures from Bob Williams (#9), Johnny Lujack, Tom Gatewood (#44), Bobby Taylor (#21), Dusty Zeigler (#77), and Tim Ruddy (#61). Also included are Frank Tripucka (Broncos) and Walt Michaels (Browns) cards designed in the style of 1960 Fleer and 1955 Topps All-American sets, respectively. Ten of the cards are protected in individual hard cases or semi-rigid 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:
Condition varies across the collection. Vintage original issues from the 1950s through the 1970s generally show good to very good condition with signs of handling such as softened corners, edge wear, and light surface aging. The 1980s and more modern cards are generally in excellent to near-mint condition with sharper corners and cleaner surfaces. Signatures are applied in various media including black marker, blue marker, blue ink, and silver paint pen. No professional grading or third-party authentication is present.
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