Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 879:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Notre Dame Football Volumes (Signed) (DJ)
This lot comprises a collection of hardcover and softcover volumes focused on the history and figures of University of Notre Dame football, featuring several signed and inscribed copies. The group includes: Tim Brown with James Lund, The Making of a Man: How Men and Boys Honor God and Live with Integrity, Zondervan. Hardcover with dust jacket. Signed on the title page by Tim Brown (81) and Jason Belser (37). Gerry Faust and Steve Love, The Golden Dream, Sports Publishing L.L.C. Softcover. Inscribed to Zachary and signed by Gerry Faust, dated September 22, 2011. Daniel Rudy Ruettiger with Mark Dagostino, Rudy: My Story, Thomas Nelson. Hardcover with dust jacket. Jack Connor, Leahy’s Lads: The Story of the Famous Notre Dame Football Teams of the 1940s, Diamond Communications. Hardcover with dust jacket. This volume contains a signature page featuring the signatures of Jack Connor (author, #41), Johnny Lattner, Ryan Leahy, Jerry Groom (inscribed Capt 1950 Hall of Fame 1994), and Jim Healy. Lou Holtz with John Heisler, The Fighting Spirit: A Championship Season at Notre Dame, Pocket Books. Softcover. Inscribed to Nick and signed by Lou Holtz and Lou Blasi. Rudy Ruettiger and Mike Celizic, Rudy’s Rules: Game Plans for Winning at Life!, Addison-Wesley. Hardcover with dust jacket. Inscribed to Shirley and signed by Rudy Ruettiger with an original smiley face illustration, and also signed by Josh Miller. The volumes are generally octavo (8vo) in size.
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 volumes are in good overall condition. Hardcovers with dust jackets show light shelf wear, minor scuffing to surfaces, and slight edge wear. Softcover editions show typical age-related toning to page edges and minor creasing at the corners. Inscriptions and signatures remain clear and legible. Bindings are generally tight and square.
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