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All-American guard with Stanford University, 1926 through '28. Bold full signature and "'28" in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 October 15. Fine. With original envelope. More
All-American guard with Stanford University, 1926 through '28. Bold full signature and "'28" in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 October 15. Fine. With original envelope. More
This outfielder debuted with the Atlanta Braves in 1966, also playing for the New York Yankees (1967-69), Philadelphia Phillies (1972-73, 1982-83) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1975-82, including the '79 World Series championship team). Handsome bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1989 March 2. Near fine..... More
One of the most popular athletes of the golden age of television was this Italian-Argentinian wrestler, who utilized his background as an acrobat to create a dazzling wrestling style that often involved aerial maneuvers -- at a time when few wrestlers' feet ever left the mat; his signature moves include..... More
First baseman who debuted in 1914 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Unusual double signature: "Playing name -- / Bennett H. Rochefort / Legal name -- / Bennett H.R. Gilbert" in black ballpoint on a 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.d. Near fine. Later life example. Quite uncommon. More
This baseball player of short career debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1936. Small bold signature in blue ballpoint, 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Attractive later life example. More
Famed first baseman with the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Athletics, debuting in 1923. Big bold signature in blue fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 October 4. Near fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. More
"Yes, we (the 1934 Detroit Tigers) were a tough gang. Some of us had to keep from being run out of the ballpark!'' - Billy Rogell. This shortstop debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1925, playing there and for the Detroit Tigers (among others) before retiring in 1940. Bold..... More
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, debuting in 1921. Bold signature and "Pittsburgh Pirates / 1921 1922" in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1986 May 7. Fine. With original envelope. Unusual and uncommon. More
This famed Iowa-born female wrestler debuted in 1950 and headlined in countless matches throughout the 1950s, often pairing with Shirley "The Wrestling Housewife" Strimple; Roman was a pioneer, successfully suing the Illinois Athletic Commission in 1955 for the right to work in pro wrestling in that state. Very scarce matte-finish..... More
Outfielder with the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians and elsewhere, debuting in 1936. Bold signature and "Thank you for thinking of me" in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1981 September 8. Near fine. With original envelope. More
This pitcher debuted with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1936, retiring from the Chicago White Sox in 1945. Small bold signature in red ballpoint, 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Handsome later life example. More
1925 saw the debut of this Boston Red Sox outfielder. Signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1973 October 12. Fine. With original envelope. More
This pitcher debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1926, retiring from the St. Louis Cardinals in 1940. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Nice later life example. More
"The Game of the Century" is how the very first All-Star Game of July 6, 1933 at Chicago's Comiskey Park is described, when Babe Ruth whacked a two run home run off NFL pitcher Bill Halahan in the third inning -- and the photo of him doing so became one..... More
This pitcher debuted with the Washington Senators in 1960, retiring from the Minnesota Twins in 1962. Bold small signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1986 May 7. Fine. With original envelope. More
A near-centenarian at his death in a profession with a young mortality rate, this Italian-born American pro wrestler was popular in the '50s and '60s, a three time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion (1958-64) who later became a wrestling promoter and founded International Championship Wrestling; in 2004 he was inducted..... More
This American catcher debuted in 1948 with the Chicago Cubs, and also played for the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals before retiring in 1963 and becoming a major figure in the minor leagues. Bold signature in black marker, heavy stock 5" X 3" card..... More
Philadelphia Phillies manager for nine years, bringing home the 1950 National League championship for the "Whiz Kids." PS, 3½" X 6¼", n.p., n.d. [1980]. Fine. Printed portrait in Phillies uniform, boldly signed in blue ballpoint. Biographical text printed on verso. More
Philadelphia Phillies manager for nine years, bringing home the 1950 National League championship for the "Whiz Kids." Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 May 9. Fine. With original envelope. More
This Washington Senators pitcher (debuted 1919) later became a famed baseball clown. Bold signature in medium turquoise green marker, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 September 5. Fine. With original envelope. Handsome -- and uncommon. More
Rock Island Rockets football star. On the verso of a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, which Schimmel boldly signs and dates 1983 February 22, is a nice little ANS: "I graduated from Marietta College in 1912. I played as a professional as a Rock Island Rocket during the 1923..... More
This pitcher debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1922, but only survived a couple of seasons. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1989 April 14. Fine. With original envelope. More
Washington & Jefferson College football star (1932-35), later played guard for the Pittsburgh Americans, Boston Shamrocks and Pittsburgh Pirates. ANS (below which he adds "Skulos") and three-line credentials, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1987 May 10. On the verso, he notes: "I changed the spelling of my name..... More
This shortstop and third baseman debuted with the St. St. Louis Cardinals in 1927, also playing five seasons with the Detroit Tigers before retiring in 1936. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1983 July 18. Fine. With original envelope. More
This pitcher was a one-game wonder, debuting and retiring from the Chicago White Sox on August 3, 1924. Bold signature in black ink, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Nice later life example. More