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This outfielder debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934, playing there and for the Boston Red Sox until 1945. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock lined 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. More
This outfielder debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934, playing there and for the Boston Red Sox until 1945. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock lined 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. More
This Canadian soccer star played striker for many teams between 1974 and 1981: Vancouver Whitecaps, Caribous of Colorado, Toronto Metros-Croatia, Cleveland Force, Toronto Blizzard, Houston Hurricane and Baltimore Blast. Handsome signature in black fineline with "All the Best in Sport" penned above and "#19 Houston Hurricane" below, dated by him..... More
German tennis star who held singles titles in 1959 and 1960. Large signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1970 September 30. Near fine. With original envelope. More
This famed middle linebacker and two-time Super Bowl player was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, having played for the Boston Patriots (1962-68) and Miami Dolphins (1969-74, 1976). Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him..... More
This Welsh soccer star played wing half for Tottenham Spurs (1938-54) and Swansea Town (1954-56) before successfully managing several teams until 1967. Bold "R. Burgess" in blue ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him 15 June 1981 at upper right. Very good. Slightly wrinkled..... More
This shortstop debuted with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1921, retiring the following year. ANS, 1p, heavy stock lined 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Bold full signature and "Phila. Athletics 1921-22," followed by comment: "Good luck & if you are ever in or near Knox ville come to..... More
This University of Rhode Island point guard achieved basketball immortality at Madison Square Garden in 1946 with "the shot heard round the world" when he made a 62-foot midcourt basket in the final seconds of the National Invitation Tournament against Bowling Green and secured the win for his team, 82-79;..... More
Outfielder who debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1930, retiring from the Washington Senators in 1942. Bold signature in black medium-point marker, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. More
This Irish soccer star played fullback for Western Rovers, Cork Athletic, West Ham United and Manchester United between 1949 and 1967. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him 24 May 1978 at upper right. Fine. With original transmittal envelope. More
Early (debuted 1903) catcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians. Shaky signature on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated 1975 March 31 in another hand (which also notes beneath the signature, "94 Yrs Old"), n.p. Fine. With original envelope. More
Known as the "Ambling Alp," the gigantic Italian-born American boxer racked up an impressive 87-13 boxing record between 1928-37, taking the world heavyweight championship away from Jack Sharkey in 1933 then losing it the following year to Max Baer; in 1946 he became a professional wrestler. Sloppy signature as big..... More
North Carolina University's basketball coach (1944-46) and Navy's coach (1947-67) was himself member of the 1935 national championship team while at New York University; athletic director New York University (1966-72) and William & Mary (1972-92); elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970. Full handsome signature in blue ballpoint..... More
This halfback and fullback debuted with the Detroit Lions in their 1953 world championship season, playing also for the Cleveland Browns (1957-58) and Green Bay Packers (1959-63) before becoming an assistant NFL coach for various teams for 31 years. Bold signature in blue fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card..... More
This pro wrestler of Puerto Rican descent was a popular mainstay of the 1950s and '60s. IPS, glossy 10" X 8", n.p., n.d. (ca. 1960). Near fine. Half-length closeup of Carreon in wrestling trunks flexing, fists on hips, nicely inscribed and signed in blue ballpoint in a light area at..... More
This outfielder debuted with the Boston Braves in 1919, retiring later the same year. Handsome double signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Large, handsome "'Dixie' Carroll" and below it "Dorsey L Carroll," and in the upper right corner he neatly pens: "Base Ball Name / got..... More
This right fielder debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1934 and was one of the youngest players in the American League that season. Handsome full signature in blue ballpoint in Carson's interesting script, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1970]. Fine. A superb example. More
Cincinnati Reds baseball player, debuting in 1944. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint, lined 5" X 3" index card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Good later life example, signed at lower right. More
This star catcher debuted with the Montreal Expos in 1974 (until 1984), playing then for the New York Mets (1985-89), San Francisco Giants (1990), Los Angeles Dodgers (1991) before returning briefly to the Expos (1992); he played in eleven All-Star Games, one World Championship, and was elected to the Baseball..... More
Baseball player, debuting in 1914. Large signature and "Cleve Indians / 1914," 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.d. Near fine. More
This baseball player debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1914 and also played for the Chicago Cubs (1916-20), but was banned from baseball in 1920 for fixing games -- though that didn't prevent him for pitching for the minor league Kansas City Blues in 1923. Large bold signature and "Cleve..... More
This relief pitcher lasted one season with the Philadelphia Athletics, his debut year of 1931 -- but went on to enjoy a long career as a physician; he died on his 98th birthday, at which time he was the fourth oldest living former major leagues ballplayer. Bold large signature in..... More
Known as "Slick," this pitcher debuted with the New York Giants in 1934, remaining there until retiring in 1939. Signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. More
British midfielder with Torquay United, York City and Bournemouth -- died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1977 August 3. Fine. With original envelope. More
American swimmer who set the women's record for swimming the English channel in 1950 (13 hours, 20 minutes). IPS, 8" X 11", n.p., n.y. Near fine. Reproduction on heavy stock of a superb charcoal sketch by George Loh, the classic image of Chadwick in mid-crawl crossing the Channel as well..... More
This pitcher debuted in 1936 with the Washington Senators, then played for the Boston Red Sox (1942-43) and New York Giants (1943). Large sloppy signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. More