Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 658
[Basketball]. 1970
Lakers Championship Team Signed Ball. Basketball signed by the members
of the 1970 Western Division Champion Los Angeles Lakers team. After
sweeping Atlanta in the Division Finals, the Lakers faced the New York
Knicks in the NBA Finals. Going to seven games, the Finals were a
tug-of-war between two great teams, with emotion carrying the Knicks to
victory in Game Seven. The twelve signatures on this ball belong to
Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain (signing "Wilt") Mel
Counts, Rich Roberson, John Egan, Keith Erickson, Jerry West, Dick Barnett,
"Happy" Harriston, Mike Lynn, Willie McCarter and coach Joe
Mullaney. There is a minor scuff on the ball, but the overall condition
is very good. A great item for any Laker fan.
Estimated Value
$1,000-UP.
Lot 659
[Football]. 1925
College Football Photographs. Lot of two photographs of the Waynesburg
College Football Squad in 1925. Black and white photographs, 9½ x
8¼", Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 1925. Matted (original mats) to an
overall size of 13¼ x 11¾", with handwritten identification of
the players at bottom edge of mat. One photograph depicts the whole team,
the second, the starting line-up. Mat edges are worn and photos show minor
mat burn. Overall, very good condition.
The Waynesburg Yellow
Jackets played their first game in 1895, participated in the first ever
televised football game (against Fordham in 1939) and continue to be a
presence in Pennsylvania athletics. Alas, the 1925 squad was notable only
for the square-jawed handsomeness of its players and the fabulous team
photographs we are fortunate enough to offer here. A reminder of the days
when helmets were leather and turf was natural.
Estimated Value
$150-250.
Lot 660
[Hockey]. 1914 World
Series of Hockey Medallion. 29 mm Silver on Bronze. Giants very scarce.
Athletics. Hockey player on obverse. Reverse: Plain. Suspension loop
on top. Very fine condition. Very Rare.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Lot 661
[Pool and Billiards].
Champion Pool and Billiard Players Cigarette Cards. A set of
Hassan/Mecca Cigarette Cards featuring pool and billiards players, each
measuring either 2½ x 2¼" or 2¼ x 2½". The
collection of 15 cards is beautifully matted and framed to an overall size
of 26 x 22". Matted next to each card is a photocopy of its verso. Although
not examined out of frame, the cards appear to be in fine condition.
Featuring the likes of Albert Cutler and William F.
Hoppe ("The Boy Billiardist"), this unique collection of pool and
billiard greats of the early 1900s is a nice picture of dapper gents from
the turn of the last century.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 662
[Track and Field].
Champion Track and Field Cigarette Cards. A set of Hassan/Mecca
Cigarette Cards from the "Champion Athlete and Prize Fighter Series,"
featuring track and field and swimming champions, each measuring 2¼ x
2½". The collection of 60 cards is beautifully matted and framed
into two pieces, the first 29 x 31" and the second 31 x 32". Matted under
each card is a photocopy of its verso. Although not examined out of frame,
the cards appear to be in fine condition.
Issued around 1911, these
cards salute the achievements of some of the most popular swimmers and
track stars of the age. The nicely rendered portraits and occasionally
quaint biographies reveal the world of early 20th century sport. Included
are cards from several Olympians, most notably Johnny Hayes, the
first American gold medalist in the marathon.
Estimated Value $300-500.
Lot 663
[Track and Field].
Didrikson, Babe (1913-1956). Talented American athlete who mastered not
only basketball, swimming and track and field, but also golf. In 1932,
Didrikson participated in the 1932 Olympics, setting records in the javelin
and hurdles.
Signed Photo ("Babe Didrikson"). Black and
white, 3½ x 3½", n.p., n.d. Signed in black ink. Paper loss
at corners, with remnants of an adhesive at three corners, a few folds.
Signature is faded. In fair to good condition overall.
Pictured at a
sporting event, the popular female athlete signed her name across the
center of this image.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 664
[Wrestling]. Autograph
Book of Early Pro Wrestlers. Here we offer a unique autograph book
containing the signatures of some 35 early Pro Wrestlers. Dating from the
late 1920s and 1930s, this book features the hands of Ernie Dusek
(one of the Four Omaha Duseks, a family of fighters), Hans Steinke
(a European wrestler who arrived in the U.S. in the 20s using the Greco
Roman style), Abe Coleman (the "Jewish Tarzan" or "Hebrew Hercules",
Coleman was known for his cauliflower ears caused by headlocks), Pat
O'Shocker (an accomplished bleeder), and Gino Garibaldi. Several
pages have clipped photos of the athletes affixed alongside the autographs.
Slight losses to felt cover at edges. Pages are slightly toned with some
creasing. Overall, in good to very good condition.
Estimated Value
$200-400.