Autograph specialists make a nice find, with this collection of (140+) baseball player signed photos and index cards. Hall of Famers are always a bright spot, and several shine their light here. Some familiar stars also figure in the mix, but what really piques the interest of advanced collectors, are the dozens of obscure journeymen and "cup of coffee" types who suited up from the 1930s-1960s. The demographics are (24) 8x10 photographs, (111) 3x5 index cards, and (5) flats/cuts. Signature strength is on the plus side, ranging ("8" to "10"), and the materials are generally clean and attractive.
Highlights come with auction LOA from JSA, with:
(10) Photos: Mark Fidrych with "The Bird", "Minnie" Minoso (HOF) with "Best Wishes, #9", Harmon Killebrew with "Killer, HOF '84", Phil Niekro (HOF), Bob Feller (HOF), Don Larsen, Fred Lynn with "75 MVP/ROY", Bill Pierce with "7 Time All Star", "Moose" Skowron with "1956-58-61-62-63 World Champs", Steve Garvey;
(7) Index cards: Al Hrabosky personalized with "Nancy Psyche Up/ The Mad Hungarian", Lou Burdette with "W.S. M.V.P. 1957" Harmon Killebrew (HOF), Lou Pinella with "Best Always", Tracy Stallard, Marty Marion with "M.V.P. N.L. 1944", Bobby Brown with "1947, '49. '50, '51 World Series Champions".
Balance are offered without authentication, however they are presumed to be genuine, with:
(14) Photos: Bobby Valentine, Frank Torre, Johnny Sain, "Beltin' Bill" Melton with "#4", Jack McDowell, Dennis Martinez with "P G 7/28/91", Javy Lopez, Ron Kittle with "42", "Sweet Lou" Johnson, Terry Francona, "Chico" Carrasquel with "17", Cecil Cooper with "#15", Will Clark, Ralph Branca;
(104) Index cards, most with inscriptions: (3) Nick Strincevich, (3) Bill Werber, (4) Bob Repass, (4) Herb Hash, (4) Mike Palagyi, (4) Carl Miles, (4) Samuel File, (4) Al Monchak, (3) "Dutch" Fehring, (3) Bob Shaw, (3) Fred Caligiuri, (2) Mario "Babe" Picone, (2) Joe Brinkman, (2) Bob Stevens, (2) Roger Owens, (3) Roger Owens (Dodger Stadium peanut vendor), (2) Johnny Schmitz, (4) "Buddy" Hancken, (2) Hal Smith, (4) Tom House, (2) Howdy Groskloss, (2) Bob McNamara, (2) Art Johnson, (2) Benny McCoy, Bob Stevens, (4) Al Veigel, Bob Sheppard (Yankee Stadium PA announcer), Hank Bauer, Johnny Ray, Joe Rudi, Gus Triandos, (2) Tom Phoebus, (2) Don Gullett, (2) Dan McGinn, Tracy Stallard, Joe Amalfitano, Herb Score, (2) Cliff Chambers, Stan Williams, Bob "Buck" Rodgers, Frank Lary, Hal Woodeshick, (2) "Bud" Daley, Mark Eichhorn, Don Schwall, Earl Wilson, Chuck Stobbs, (3) undetermined;
(6) Flats/cuts: Nick Strincevich, Bill Werber, (2) Mike Palagyi, Al Monchak, Bob Stevens.
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