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Early pitcher (debuted 1919) with the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers. Large, bold signature and date (1973 May 18) on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Cleveland, OH]. Fine. With original envelope. More
Early pitcher (debuted 1919) with the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers. Large, bold signature and date (1973 May 18) on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Cleveland, OH]. Fine. With original envelope. More
This pitcher debuted with the Washington Senators in 1926. Large bold signature and "or / Jimmie Ulrinsco / Washington Senators / Little Rock Southern Leag. / Charlerio Mid Atlantic / Charles burg Mid Atlantic / over" (plus "Good Luck in your / hobby" on verso) in blue ballpoint, heavy stock..... More
This University of Illinois football star of the 1920s under legendary coach Bob Zuppke went on to become a legendary college football coach himself, coaching for 39 years at Northwestern College and earning posthumous induction in 1998 to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Bold signature in blue..... More
Though he began as a tackle for the New York Giants (1943-45), this athlete became an American League baseball umpire in 1954, serving until 1973; during that time he umped four World Series, four All-Star Games and one league championship series. Large and bold "'To Richard' / Best Always /..... More
This Northern Ireland soccer star played goalkeeper for Arsenal (1948-49), Swindon Town (1949-52), Portsmouth (1952-59), Southend United (1959-60) and Northern Ireland (1959-60). Bold signature in blue ballpoint, special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated 1981 February 6 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. More
This popular Canadian-born Japanese wrestled under the names "The Great Yamato," "Tor Yamato" and "Toi Yamato," often half of a tag team with "Mister Moto"; at age 43 he was shot and killed at his home in Tennessee; Fong was billed as "Hamako" the servant girl brought by Yamato from..... More
This guard played basketball for the New York Knicks (1946-50), which led to successful college coaching (Lafayette College 1951-55, Hofstra University 1955-62, Princeton University 1962-67), which led to successful pro coaching (Los Angeles Lakers 1967-69, Detroit Pistons 1969-72, Phoenix Suns 1972-73, Memphis Tams 1973-74, New Orleans Jazz 1974-77), which led..... More
This left-handed pitcher debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950, remaining there until 1952. Bold signature and "Brooklyn Dodgers" in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 September 10. Near fine. With original envelope. More
This guard and forward was one of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini's "Whiz Kids," one of that basketball team's all-time great lineups; he played pro for the Chicago Stags (1947-49) and Milwaukee Hawks (1949-52), and later returned to his alma to serve as athletic director (1967-72). Bold signature in..... More
This American swimmer held many world swim records, and won silver at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin in the 100-meter backstroke; inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1990. Bold attractive signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 December 7. Fine. With original..... More
This pitcher debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1935, retiring from the Chicago Cubs in 1945. Large flamboyant signature in blue ballpoint, 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Nice later life example. More
This American Bowling Congress Hall of Famer (elected 1957) won national bowling championships in the 1940s. Signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Huntorryton, NY], 1981 May 21. Fine. With original envelope, partly addressed and signed again by Varipapa. Uncommon. More
The All-American swimmer from LaSalle College won a gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics in the 200-meter breaststroke; in ten years of competitive swimming, he set 19 world, 21 American and 12 NCAA records. Bold large signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1985 September..... More
This infielder debuted in 1931 with the New York Giants, also playing for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals before retiring in 1936. Handsome signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Excellent later life example. More
This long-time minor league player debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1948, playing first base there until 1949. Handsome signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. More
This outfielder debuted with the St. Louis Browns in 1931, but only lasted one season. Large bold "Best regards" and signature in black fineline, heavy stock yellow 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Handsome later life example. More
"Whistling Jake," as he was known, debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1936, playing there and for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and Washington Senators until 1946. Bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1989 March 11. Fine..... More
This American rower first won Olympic gold in 1956 at Melbourne as part of the 8-man U.S. team, then again in 1960 at Rome as part of the 4-man coxless crew. Handsome signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1986 April 8. Fine. With original envelope..... More
This pitcher -- often quoted as saying "I hate both of them [Joe Cronin and Ty Cobb]... Enough said!" -- debuted in 1923 with the New York Giants, also playing for the Philadelphia Athletics (1923-33) and Boston Red Sox (1934-37); he played in the 1929, 1930 and 1931 World Series..... More
This English soccer defender played for a wide range of teams, first in the U.K. but mostly in the U.S., starting with Queens Park Rangers in 1977 and ending with Tulsa Roughnecks in 1996. Bold "To Richard / Best Wishes / Barry Wallace / #3" in black ballpoint on a...... More
This University of Illinois football star went on to play defensive back for the Chicago Bears (1954-59) and Toronto. Signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1988 December 12. Fine. Also, an ANS, 1p, 5½" X 8½", Champaign, IL, n.d. On his business letterhead, Wallace prints his name and..... More
This University of Colorado basketball coaching legend, their winningest coach ever, held the unusual distinction of having coached both men and women at the same NCAA school. Bold signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 20 November 1980. Fine. With original envelope. More
NCAA pole vault champion 1929-31. Bold pencilled signature and "Northwestern Track Team," heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Sun City, AZ], 1985 June 12. Fine. With original envelope. Mostr unusual. More
The Baltimore Orioles long-time manager (1968-82 and 1985-86) is remembered for the titles his team earned and also for being ejected before, during and after more games than just about any manager; he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996. Bold, handsome signature in blue ballpoint, heavy..... More
This infielder debuted in 1932 with the St. Louis Cardinals, playing there and for several other teams before retiring in 1948; in 1945 he played shortstop for the Detroit Tigers in the World Series, catching the final out in game seven. Handsome "Best Wishes, Jim" and signature in blue ballpoint..... More