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Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC) was launched in 1990 to support the Chicagoland community. CWSC provides annual financial, in-kind and emotional support to hundreds of Chicago-based organizations, including those who lead the fight against cancer and are dedicated to improving the lives of Chicago’s youth through education and health and well- ness programs and offer support to children and families in crisis. In the past year, CWSC awarded $2 million in grants and other donations. Recent contributions moved the team’s non-profit arm to more than $25 million in cumulative giving since its inception in 1990. Additional information about CWSC is available at whitesoxcharities.org.

1 Jim Rivera autographed Chicago White Sox 1959 style throwback jersey. Top of the line flannel jersey by Mitchell & Ness (size 44) is done in 1959 style and has “1959 Nellie Fox” embroidered on the front tail. The number “7” appears on both the back and right sleeve (modified by the White Sox with outline of a “2” below). Signed “Jim Rivera” on the front in black marker rating 8 out of 10. No visible wear and 2 original retail tags remain affixed 1 to collar tag. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX/MT-NM 2 Billy Pierce c.2000s Chicago White Sox ($150-$250) professional model jersey and booklet. Includes pinstriped jersey done by the team for use at Old- Timers or tribute event has “Sox” team logo on the left front chest and number “19” on right. Num- ber also appears on the back. Majestic manufacturers tag on front tail has adjacent size “46” flag tag. “0062” Coded wash tag inside denotes professional 3 Bill Pierce autographed quality manufacture. MLB Authentication holo- Chicago White Sox 1959 style gram confirms that the jersey is “team-issued”; soft- throwback jersey. Top of the line cover photo-biographical publication covering the flannel jersey by Mitchell & Ness life and career of Billy Pierce. Includes LOA from (size 44) is done in 1959 style Chicago White Sox: EX/MT-NM ($200-$400) and has “1959 Nellie Fox” embroidered on the front tail. The number “9” appears on both the back and right sleeve (modified by the White Sox with outline of a “2” below). Signed “Bill Pierce” on the front in black marker rating 8 out of 10. No visible wear and original retail tags remain affixed to collar tag. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX/ MT-NM ($150-$250) 3

6 5 4 2006 Luis Aparicio Chicago White Sox professional model home 5 Lot of (5) Chicago White Sox greats single signed jersey (White Sox team letter). Home baseballs (White Sox team letter). Rawlings B.Selig pinstriped jersey done for Old-Timers OML balls, each signed on the sweetspot incl. Jim or tribute event has the “Sox” team 4 Thome, Luis Aparicio, Bill Pierce, Paul Konerko, and logo on left front chest and number Minnie Minoso. Ink signatures rate 7/8 to 9 out of 10. “11” on right. Number also appears on Touch of light scattered toning and/or a few other min- back below the name, “Aparicio.” On ute imperfections. Konerko and Thome balls have MLB the right sleeve is an 05 World Series Authentication hologram affixed. Includes LOA from Champions patch. Majestic tag on Chicago White Sox: EX/MT-NM ($300-$500) front tail has adjacent size (46) flag tag. “0062” Coded wash tag inside. Touch of light possible use/wear. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX ($400-$600)

7 Carlton Fisk autographed baseball bat (MLB Authentication). Louisville Slugger 125 model T141 bat with Fisk facsimile signature and “Chicago White Sox” team name impressed in the barrel is done in similar style to that which he would have used. Signed “Carlton Fisk” in silver marker rating 9/10 out of 10. MLB Authentication hologram affixed: NM ($200-$400) 8 September 14, 1990 Chica- go White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox game used baseball (White Sox 6 team letter). Rawlings B.Brown OAL baseball dating to the final 6 Frank Thomas autographed bat (MLB Au- season of Comiskey Park displays thentication) and 1993 Leaf promotional material. considerable usage wear. Lettered Includes Hoosier brand pro quality bat with “Frank across the sweetspot and panel di- Thomas” name etched in the barrel which has been rectly below with pertinent game signed in silver marker. The bat is unused but has information. It was the third to some mild surface wear (some slightly effecting au- last played at the fabled venue and tograph) and some scattered surface residue. MLB Chicago won, 4-0. A rare oppor- Authentication hologram affixed; 1993 Leaf pro- tunity given the direct first hand motional folder picturing Thomas throughout and provenance. Includes LOA from including (2) unopened packs of cards, promotion- Chicago White Sox: EX al sheets, and a copy of the press release announcing ($500-$1,000) him as Company spokesman (light wear): EX-NM 8 ($150-$250)

White Sox Charities Items 10 August 11, 1990 Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers game used baseball (White Sox team letter). Rawlings B.Brown OAL baseball dating to the final season of Comiskey Park displays considerable usage wear. Lettered across the sweetspot and panel directly below with pertinent game information. A rare opportunity given the direct first hand provenance. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX ($300-$500)

9 11 September 5, 1990 Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals game used baseball (White Sox team letter). Rawlings B.Brown OAL 9 September 13, 1990 Chicago White Sox vs. Boston baseball dating to the final season Red Sox game used baseball (White Sox team letter). Rawlings of Comiskey Park displays consider- B.Brown OAL baseball dating to the final season of Comis- able usage wear. Lettered across the key Park displays considerable usage wear. Lettered across the sweetspot and panel directly below sweetspot and panel directly below with pertinent game in- with pertinent game information. formation. It was the fourth to last played at the fabled venue In one of the last games played at and Chicago won, 9-5. A rare opportunity given the direct first the fabled venue, Chicago won 6-3. hand provenance. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX A rare opportunity given the direct ($500-$1,000) first hand provenance. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX 11 ($400-$600)

12 1994 Frank Thomas game used baseball bat (White Sox team letter). Hoosier brand “Original” model “HB 0” bat with Thomas name etched in the barrel measures 34.5” long and weighs 30.8oz. Light evident usage wear includes a hint of pine tar on the handle and several scattered ball/contact marks on the barrel. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX ($400-$600) 12

14 14 Magglio Ordonez game used baseball bat c.2003 (White Sox team letter). Louisville Slugger 125 model C271 with Ordonez name and “Chicago White Sox” block lettered into the barrel measures 34” 13 long and weighs 31oz. His number “30” has been written on the knob in period marker along with an additional player number. Exception- 13 Harold Baines game used baseball bats (2) (White Sox team letter). In- al usage wear evident throughout with ball/contact marks to barrel. cludes c.1997 Hoosier brand “HB 235 The Dream” bat with Baines name laser Light coat of pine tar remains on the handle and there is a severe engraved displaying strong usage wear with handle crack and missing section crack. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX ($200-$400) of wood; c.2000 Nike brand bat which shows heavy use with pine tar and tape wrapped handle. In addition, the barrel end is wrapped in trainer’s tape (end of Baines’ name can be seen on right side) to secure the front and back after the bat partially split down the middle. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX ($200-$400) White Sox Charities Items 8 15 Rare 1994 Michael Jordan professional model baseball bat (White Sox team letter). Louisville Slugger 125 model M216 bat has “Michael Jordan” and “Chicago White Sox” block lettered into the barrel. The bat measures 35” long and weighs 32.2oz. His number, “45”, has been written on the knob in silver marker. Touch of light surface wear with little, if any, evident use. Though his stint in the game was brief, and less than successful, Jordan captivated fans with his attempt at breaking into the Major Leagues. Substantive material from this important period in his Legendary career is notably scarce and pieces with such strong and direct first hand provenance are rarely offered. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions and Chicago White Sox: EX/MT ($750-$1,000)

16 2009 Jim Thome Chicago White Sox professional model home jersey (White Sox team letter). Home pinstriped jersey has “Sox” team logo on left front chest and number “25” on the right. Number also appears on back below the name, “Thome.” Majestic tag on front tail with “09 52 S2” embroidered strip tag below. “0062” Coded wash tag inside along with custom length tag. No mentionable wear and offered by the team as “unused.” Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: NM ($500-$1,000)

17 17 Outstanding 2000 Frank Thomas game used baseball bat (White Sox team letter). Rawlings Big Stick with Thomas’ name block lettered into the barrel measures 34.5” long and weighs 32.2oz. Exceptional usage wear can be found throughout with mild grain swelling to the upper hitting surface which is covered in ball/stitch/contact marks. A light coat of pine tar remains on the handle along with a ring of tape just above the knob. What appear to be the letters “MO” are written on the knob in silver marker. Choice example dates to his fourth Silver Slugger Award winning season during which he hit .328 with a career high (43) homeruns. Rarely offered which such direct and iron clad provenance. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions and Chicago White Sox: EX ($500-$1,000) White Sox Charities Items 9 18 Exceptional Jim Thome game used Chicago White Sox batting helmet c.2006-09 (White Sox team letter). Rawlings brand helmet with the “Sox” team logo on front has player number “25” in applied decals on back. Incredible usage wear can be found throughout with nearly the entire upper exterior surface covered in now dry pine tar. Thome is well known for his forever “dirty” helmet and often touched his hands to his head while at bat to enhance grip. Thome is recognized to have used very few helmets over the course of his career and we can cite no others which have recently come up for auction. With regard to the direct first hand provenance, notoriety level of the player, and overall usage characteris- tics, we would rank this among the better modern era game used pieces which we have ever offered. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX ($1,000-$3,000)

19 Fine August 9, 2009 Jim Thome game used Chicago White Sox home jersey (MLB Authentication). Pinstriped home jersey has the “Sox” team logo on left front chest and number “25” on right. Number also appears on back below the name, “Thome.” Majestic tag is screened on front tail with “09 52 S2” embroidered strip tag below (denoting year, size, and set number). Properly coded wash tag is inside along with custom sleeve length and “Set 2 2009” tags. Strong usage wear evident throughout with scattered areas of soiling. MLB Authentica- tion hologram affixed which confirms use in the home game vs. Cleveland at U.S. Cellular Field: EX ($1,000-$3,000) White Sox Charities Items 10 20

20 Paul Konerko professional model baseball bat c.2012 (White Sox team letter). Marucci brand with bat with Konerko name block lettered into the barrel has 2012 production date and player number “14” factory stamped in the knob. Uncracked with a light coat of pine tar on the handle. Usage wear can be seen throughout the barrel which has been wrapped in trainers’ tape indicating that is most likely served in batting practice. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX ($200-$300)

21 2006 Paul Konerko autographed Chicago White Sox game-used alternate jersey (MLB Au- thentication and White Sox team letter)(World Championship Season). Black alternate jersey has the “Sox” team logo on left front chest and number “14” on right. Number also appears on back below the name, “Konerko.” Majestic tag on the left front tail along with “05 48 S1” embroidered strip tag (denoting year, size, and set number). Properly coded wash tag inside remains partially affixed. Usage and wash wear evident throughout. An “WS05” World Series patch on sleeve suggests that it was prepared for use in the World Series should the team have elected to wear an alternate (which they did not do). Signed on the front in silver marker rating 8 out of 10. MLB Authentication hologram affixed which was applied at the time of signing and notes the jersey as “game-used” in the additional comments section. Superb example of a franchise player dating to World Championship season. Includes LOA from Chicago White Sox: EX ($750-$1,500)

22 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series homeplate (White Sox team letter) and Official baseball. Professional quality plate by Schutt Sports has the game logo on upper surface and a raised team logo medallion along the broad side. Essentially identical that which would have been used (with wooden backing) however there is no mentionable usage wear. Touch of light natural age/storage wear; Rawlings B.Selig OML World Series gold logo baseball with no mentionable wear. Includes 22 LOA from Chicago White Sox: NM ($400-$600)

White Sox Charities Items 11 23 23 April 18, 2007 Mark Buehrle No-Hitter game used base (MLB Authentication). Regulation base was on field during the noted perfor- mance as Buehrle threw the first No-Hitter in U.S. Cellular Field and the 16th in White Sox team history. MLB Authentication hologram affixed which confirms placement as “2nd Base” and there is usage wear evident throughout: EX ($750-$1,000)

24 April 18, 2007 Mark Buehrle No-Hitter game used homeplate (MLB Authentication). Actual homeplate as used during the noted per- formance when Buehrle threw the first No-Hitter in U.S. Cellular Field which was the 16th in White Sox team history. MLB Authentication hologram affixed which confirms that it was removed the following day. Evi- dent usage wear throughout: EX ($1,000-$2,000)

25 July 21, 2008 Jermaine Dye game used and autographed Chicago White Sox home jersey - 1983 style throwback (MLB Authentication). White knit jersey has “Sox” team name across the front and “Dye 23” on back. Majestic tag on front tail has adjacent size “48” flag tag. Properly coded wash tag inside. Dye has signed the jersey on upper back shoulder in marker rating 7/8 out of 10 and there is light usage wear evident throughout. MLB Authentication hologram confirms use in the game played at U.S. Cel- lular Field vs. Texas: EX ($300-$500) 25

White Sox Charities Items 12 27 27 September 28, 2014 Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals game used base (MLB Authentication). Regulation base was on field during the game played at U.S. Cellular Field and displays appropriate evident usage wear. MLB Authentication hologram affixed confirming placement as “Third base all game”: EX 26 July 20, 2008 Juan Uribe game used ($200-$400) and autographed Chicago White Sox home jersey - 1983 style throwback (MLB Authen- tication). White knit jersey has “Sox” team name across the front and “Uribe 5” on back. Majestic tag on front tail has adjacent size “48” flag tag. Properly coded wash tag inside. Uribe has signed the jersey on upper back shoulder in marker rating 8 out of 10 and there is light usage wear evident throughout. MLB Authentication hologram confirms use 26 in the game played at U.S. Cellular Field vs. Kansas City: EX ($300-$500)

28 2008 Ken Griffey Jr Chicago White Sox professional model road jersey (White Sox team letter). Road gray jersey has “Chicago” team name lettered across the front with number “17” below. Number also appears on back below the name, “Griffey.” Majestic tag is screened on front tail with “08 48 S2” embroidered strip tag below. Properly coded wash tag inside along with custom body and sleeve tags. The jersey exhibits evidence of light use and wash wear which would be appropriate for his brief tenure with the White Sox. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX ($1,500-$3,000) White Sox Charities Items 13 29 July 12, 2015 Chris Sale game used Chicago White Sox road uniform - 1959 style throwback (MLB Authentication). Road gray jersey with “Chi- cago” lettered across the front has number “49” on back. On the right sleeve is a Minnie Minoso “9” memorial patch. Majestic tag screened on the front tail notes size (46) and additional, with production specs and inventory QR code, is below. Properly coded wash tag is inside. Matching pants are likewise by Majestic with interior tag reading, “49 Sale 35-38 24 OB C 1959 S1.” Light evident usage wear. Each piece has MLB Authentication hologram affixed confirming wear during the game played in Kansas City: EX ($1,000-$3,000)

30 April 15, 2015 Harold Baines game worn Chicago White Sox Coaches’ jersey (MLB Authentication). Road gray jersey has “Chicago” team name lettered across the front with number “42” below. The number also appears on back; worn throughout Major League Base- ball in honor of Jackie Robinson. A “9” memorial patch appears on the right sleeve to mark the passing of Minnie Minoso. Majestic tag is screened on the front tail noting size (50) and an additional, with production specs and inventory QR code, is below. Properly coded wash 30 30 tag inside. MLB Authentication hologram confirms wear during the game played in Cleve- land: EX ($300-$500)

31 July 12, 2015 Jose Abreu game used Chicago White Sox road uniform - 1959 style throwback (MLB Authentication). Road gray jersey with “Chicago” lettered across the front has number “79” on back. On the right sleeve is a Minnie Minoso “9” memorial patch. Majestic tag screened on the front tail notes size (52) and additional, with production specs and inventory QR code, is below. Properly coded wash tag is inside. Matching pants are likewise by Majestic with interior tag reading, “79 Abreu 40-48 24 OB C 1959 S1.” Light evident usage wear. Each piece has MLB Authentication hologram affixed confirming wear during the game played in Kan- sas City: EX ($500-$1,000)

White Sox Charities Items 14 33 August 14, 2015 Chicago White Sox Minnie Minoso tribute jersey (MLB Authentication). Pin- striped throwback style jersey has the “Sox” team logo on left front chest. Player number “9” appears on the back and right sleeve. On the left sleeve is a “19” memorial patch worn in tribute to Billy Pierce. Majestic tag screened on front tail notes the size (52) and additional below has a QR inventory code. Properly coded “63 TB” wash tag is inside. Although not attributed to any specific player, the jersey is noted as “team-issued” within the MLB database and is similar to those worn by all players on that day in tribute to Minoso. Also includes Minoso signed Rawlings com- 32 33 memorative baseball (ink rating 8 out 32 Jose Abreu autographed Sports Il- of 10) and LOA from The Chicago lustrated and baseball (2) (White Sox team White Sox: EX/MT-NM letter). Includes Rawlings B.Selig OML ($200-$400) baseball which has been signed across the sweetspot and inscribed “R.O.Y. 2014.” Ink signature rates 8 out of 10 and the ball has an MLB Authentication hologram affixed; 2014 issue of Sports Illustrated, signed on the cover in marker rating 8 out of 10. In- cludes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: 34 NM ($100-$200)

34 2016 Tim Anderson game-used baseball bat (White Sox team letter). Louisville Slugger 125 model B424 bat has Anderson’s name block lettered into the barrel. A “Sox TA” identification label appears on the knob. Strong usage wear evident throughout with ball and contact marks covering the barrel (which has slight grain separation) and pine tar on the handle. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX ($100-$200)

35 April 11, 2016 Jose Abreu game used baseball bat (MLB Authentication). Victus brand “Custom Model 35 JA44” bat with “Jose Abreu” name block lettered into the barrel measures 34” long and weighs 32oz. On the knob is a “79 Chicago White Sox” decal. Evident usage wear includes ball and hit marks on the barrel. Handle has been wrapped for grip and there is pine tar on upper handle above a handle crack. MLB Authentication hologram affixed confirming use: EX ($300-$500) 36 May 24, 2016 Todd Frazier game used baseball bat (MLB Au- thentication). Marucci “CB15-M” model bat with Frazier facsimile signature in the barrel measures 34” long. Player number “21” has been factory stamped in the knob along with 2016 date and production codes. Nice use can found throughout with ball stitch and 36 contact marks along with traces of pine tar on cracked handle. MLB Authentication hologram affixed: EX ($300-$500) White Sox Charities Items 15 NOTE: The three offered bases below will be signed by the three applicable White Sox players involved. View online images for updates.

37 April 22, 2016 Chicago White Sox Triple Play game used base (MLB Authentication - White Sox team letter). Chicago White Triple Play game used base (MLB Authentication - White Sox team letter). Regulation base was on field for the White Sox vs. Rangers game during which they turned the first 9-3-2-6-2-5 triple play in Major League history. Expected visible usage wear with MLB Authentication hologram affixed noting it as “first base.” It was logged into the system the following day and is not specifically referenced as game used within the database. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox confirming use on April 22nd: E ($400-$600)

38 July 8, 2016 Chicago White Sox Triple Play game used base (MLB Authentication). Regulation base was on field during the White Sox vs. Braves game in which they turned their third triple play of the season. Expected visible usage wear with MLB Authentication hologram affixed 39 noting it as “2nd Base”: EX ($400-$600)

39 May 18, 2016 Chicago White Sox Triple Play game used base (MLB Authentication). Regulation base was on field for the White Sox vs. Astros game during which they turned their second triple play of the season. Expected visible usage wear with MLB Authentication hologram affixed noting it as “3rd Base”: EX ($400-$600)

White Sox Charities Items 16 40 Fine Carlton Fisk bronze by Lou Cella. Exceptional fine art bronze done in the fashion of the full sized original which was placed at U.S. Cellular Field on July 8, 2005. Well executed with note- worthy attention to detail and one of only a handful released by the artist. Stands approx. 10” tall with patinated surface showing no mentionable wear. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: NM ($4,000-$6,000)

41 42 42 Large Comiskey Park Dugout Café sign. Pair of large panels, each 41 Chicago White Sox locker room cubbie. Original wooden box as measuring approx. (2) feet by (8) feet, as hung in the famed Chicago ven- used and removed from the White Sox home locker room at Comiskey ue with expected mild wear. It appears that an additional section is missing Park. Measures approx. 20”14”x18” with expected evident useage wear. (with those present reading “UGOUT CAFÉ”). Includes LOA from The Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX ($400-$600) Chicago White Sox: EX ($300-$500)

White Sox Charities Items 17 43 44 43 Comiskey Park visitors’ locker room wall panel. Large wooden pan- 44 Comiskey Park stadium seats. Row of (3) connected cast iron and el finished in classic Comiskey green as removed from the visiting team wooden seats as removed from the Legendary Chicago White Sox home locker room at famed Chicagoland venue. Several of the original hooks stadium remain free standing with mild wear as expected given long term remain attached (some broken) as do the brackets which helped to secure outdoor use. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX it in place. Measures approx. 87”x48” with expected evident usage wear. ($400-$600) Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX ($500-$750)

47 Ted Lyons retired number display 45 Luis Aparicio retired number display from U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece from U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece done in tribute to Lyons and displayed in- done in tribute to Aparicio and displayed inside the White Sox home stadium just below side the White Sox home stadium just below The Stadium Club. Measures approx. (5) 46 The Stadium Club. Measures approx. (5) feet feet across with mild wear as expected given across with mild wear as expected given long long term outdoor use. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX term outdoor use. Includes LOA from The 46 Luke Appling retired number display from ($500-$1,000) ($500-$1,000) Chicago White Sox: EX U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece done in tribute to Appling and displayed inside the White Sox home stadium just below The Stadium Club. Measures approx. (5) feet across with mild wear as expected given long term outdoor use. Includes LOA from The Chi- cago White Sox: EX ($500-$1,000)

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48 50 Bill Pierce retired number display from U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece done 48 Minnie Minoso retired number display in tribute to Pierce and displayed inside the from U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece done White Sox home stadium just below The Sta- in tribute to Minoso and displayed inside the dium Club. Measures approx. (5) feet across White Sox home stadium just below The Stadium 49 with mild wear as expected given long term Club. Measures approx. (5) feet across with mild outdoor use. Includes LOA from The Chi- wear as expected given long term outdoor use. cago White Sox: EX ($400-$600) Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX ($750-$1,000) 49 Nelson Fox retired number display from U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece done in tribute to Fox and displayed inside the White Sox home stadium just below The Stadium Club. Measures approx. (5) feet across with mild wear as expected given long term outdoor use. Includes LOA from The Chicago White Sox: EX ($1,000-$1,500)

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51 Frank Thomas retired number display from 52 Jackie Robinson retired number display from U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece done in trib- U.S. Cellular Field. Substantive piece done in tribute ute to Thomas and displayed inside the White Sox to Robinson and displayed inside the White Sox home home stadium just below The Stadium Club. Mea- stadium just below The Stadium Club. Measures ap- sures approx. (5) feet across with mild wear as ex- prox. (5) feet across with mild wear as expected given pected given long term outdoor use. Includes LOA long term outdoor use. Includes LOA from The Chi- from The Chicago White Sox: EX cago White Sox: EX ($750-$1,000) ($1,000-$1,500) White Sox Charities Items 19 20 Minnie Minoso Collection

The following lot numbers 53-185 originate from the personal collection of Orestes “Minnie” Minoso. The collection features a large selection from Minoso’s storied career, which began in the Cuban and Negro Leagues in the 1940s continuing with the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. Minoso was a seven-time American League All-Star and remains to date one of the most revered figures in White Sox franchise history, having his No. 9 retired in 1983. The items have been consigned directly by the Minoso family and are being offered for the first time publicly.

“We felt the timing was right to share some of our treasured memories with the devoted fans of the Chicago White Sox, a team that Minnie loved so dearly,” said Sharon Minoso, widow of Minnie Minoso. “We are so very grateful to the White Sox organization for hosting this event and are very glad to have the involvement of Chi- cago White Sox Charities. Our family felt there could be no other venue to hold such an auction as the team where Minnie called home for all of those cherished years.”

We are pleased to announce that a portion of the net proceeds from the Minoso Collection will benefit Chicago White Sox Charities. Each lot will be accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from the Minoso family.

Minnie Minoso ColleCtion Letter of Provenance The following lot originates directly from the Minnie Minoso Collection

Lot 53

1995 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model road uniform. Road jersey has “Chicago” lettered across the front with player number “9” below. Number also appears on back below the name “Minoso.” Russell Athletic tag on front tail notes size (48) with adjacent “100% Polyester” flag tag. A printed strip tag reads “48-95” and “Minoso 9” is written in the collar in faded marker. Matching pants are likewise tagged by Russell (size 38) and appear with “38-38-29-95” printed strip tag. Usage and wash wear throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX

I certify that the above mentioned piece(s) originate from my husband’s personal collection

Sharon Minoso

21 54 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Jackie Robinson Day professional model home jersey c.2006. Pinstriped throwback style jersey has “Sox” team logo on left front chest and number “42” on right. Number also appears on the back and a team logo patch is on the left sleeve. Majestic tag appears on the front tail with adjacent size (44) flag tag. “62TB” Coded wash tag inside. Includes an 8”x10” color photo of Minoso in U.S. Cellu- lar wearing the jersey and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) 54

53 55 Jim Thome and Frank Thomas autographed photos to Minnie Minoso. 53 1995 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox profes- Includes 8”x10” color photo which has sional model road uniform. Road jersey has “Chicago” been signed “To Minnie, Thanks for you lettered across the front with player number “9” below. support, Jim Thome #25”; slightly larger Number also appears on back below the name “Minoso.” photo signed “For Minnie, Thanks for Russell Athletic tag on front tail notes size (48) with ad- everything, Frank Thomas 35.” Marker jacent “100% Polyester” flag tag. A printed strip tag reads signatures rate 8 to 8/9 out of 10. Fan- “48-95” and “Minoso 9” is written in the collar in faded tastic pair from two of the most notable marker. Matching pants are likewise tagged by Russell faces of the Franchise as presented to an- (size 38) and appear with “38-38-29-95” printed strip other. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions tag. Usage and wash wear throughout. Includes LOA and letter of provenance from the Minoso from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the family: NM ($200-$400) Minoso family: EX ($300-$500)

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56 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Coach’s equipment c.1980-90s 57 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model jersey (2 pieces autographed). Includes Nokona brand left handed model “AMG and related equipment c.2000s (5 pieces, 2 autographed). Includes 600 CW” glove showing considerable usage wear which has been signed “#9 Chicago White Sox hat by New Era (size 7 1/8); cold weather jacket Minnie Minoso” in black marker rating 8 out of 10; road gray jersey with by Majestic (size L) done in black with team logo on front chest; home “Chicago” lettered across the front and number “9” on back (team executed pinstriped jersey by Majestic (size 44) with team logo and “9” on front. change with outlines of other number visible below). Rawlings tag is on the Number also appears on back below “Minoso” nameplate; pinstriped inside front tail (size 46) with “Set 1 1989” flag tag attached. Signed “Min- pants by Russell Athletic which are tagged from the 1994 season nie Minoso” in black marker rating 8 out of 10 with strong usage and wash (original issued to another person) and signed in the waistband “Min- wear; c.1980s Chicago White Sox hat by Sports Specialties (“The Pro” tag- nie Minoso” in marker rating 7 out of 10; well used Rawlings model ging inside) which is well used and has “Minoso 9” written under the brim “PL129FB” glove (several tears/holes in material) which has been in marker; Mizuno brand cleats showing light/mild use and general age wear signed “#9 Minnie Minoso” along the outside pinky (silver marker, incl. cracking to leather at toe areas and missing portion from underside of 8 out of 10). Varying degrees of use/wear throughout. Includes LOA (1). Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, small photo of Minoso in similar from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: jersey/hat, and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM Overall EX ($300-$500) ($400-$600) Minoso Collection 22 59 White Sox related material from the Minoso Collection (7 pieces, 2 autographed). Includes 1994 Minnie Minoso “Staff” identification tag; additional ID tag which has the Sox logo; commemorative full ticket to Open- ing Day at Comiskey Park in 1991 (in Lucite holder); 7”x12”x3.5” wooden box which has an image of Comiskey Park laser etched on the lid; Minoso signed “Five Decades” commemorative postal cover; vintage White Sox team logo seat cushion signed by Minoso in black marker; and c.1990s White Sox hat by New Era (“Pro Model” tagged) 59 display considerable usage wear. Varying degrees of wear throughout with signa- 58 tures rating 8 to 8/9 out of 10. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM ($200-$400) 58 Minnie Minoso glove (autographed), cleats, and hat c.1980-90s. Includes White Sox hat by New Era (“Pro Model” tagged) which has “9” written under the brim in vintage marker and shows considerable usage wear; Dick Allen signature model King brand left handed glove, likewise showing heavy wear/use which has been signed “Minnie Minoso” on the outside in black marker rating 9 out of 10 (another name is also written in a few places); blue leather Puma brand cleats with dried dirt remaining in the spikes. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: 61 EX ($200-$400) 61 1988 Minnie Minoso A.L. season pass with large lot of White Sox tickets and stubs. Includes White Sox team logo souvenir baseball signed by Minoso and Jerry Reinsdorf; 1988 American League season pass; 1991 Comiskey Park Opening Day ticket stub; (2) full tickets April 9, 1993 home opener in which Bo Jackson hit homerun; 1993 ALCS Game (1) stub; (9) additional full tickets to 2009-2014 home games, (2) of which are signed by Minoso; 2005 World Series Games (3) and (4) full tickets along with (6) additional sets from Games (6) and (7) (and 2 Game 5 tickets) which were not played; a number of additional full tickets and passes which relate to the 2005 Post-Season (some for games which were played, others which were not needed); 2006 Championship Ring Ceremony pass; (4) sheets of unused 2006 White Sox post-season phantom tickets. Varying degrees of wear throughout. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: GD-NM 62 ($300-$500) 62 Minnie Minoso custom Illinois 60 State license plate with autographed photo. Original State of Illinois li- 60 Minnie Minoso Driver’s License and Ma- cense plate from Minoso’s car having jor League Baseball Lifetime Pass. Original 1981 “MMINOSO” lettering. General ex- State of Illinois Driver’s License signed by Minoso pected wear from exterior display. Lot and retaining its original lamination: EX along includes a color 8”x10” photo of Minoso with Minoso’s brass Major League Baseball Life- signed in black sharpie across the front. time Pass brass membership card. Surface has Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions (au- some chipping to the lettering including some of tograph) and letter of provenance from the insignia: GD. Includes letter of provenance the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) from the Minoso family. ($200-$400)

Minoso Collection 23 63 Set of (4) Minnie Minoso Old Timers Day presentational trophies. Quartet of figural baseball trophies as presented to Minoso for his participation in the 1986 Eq- uitable Old Timers series played at the respective stadiums of California Angels, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Chicago White Sox. Pewter baseball shaped finials each display a raised insignia of the Equitable series mounted atop a wooden plinth base. Balfour labeling affixed under each base. Overall condition is generally fine with a few minor indentations to the ball finials. Includes letter of 63 provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($300-$500)

56 6455 65 65 Minnie Minoso “Chicagoland Sports 64 2006 Minnie Minoso MLBPAA Lifetime Hall of Fame” medallion with (2) Richard Daley Achievement Award. Presentational piece done signed pieces. Includes “Chicagoland Sports Hall in glass has upright portion which is etched with of Fame” medallion on ribbon; black and white Major League Baseball Players Alumni logo and 8”x10” photo signed, “To Minnie, Best Wishes, lettered “Minnie Minoso, MLBPAA, Lifetime Your friend, Mayor Richard M Daley” in black Achievement Award, 2006.” Stands 8.5” tall with marker rating 8/9 out of 10; hardcover book no mentionable wear. Includes letter of prov- “Chicago”, like inscribed to Minoso and signed enance from the Minoso family: NM on the first inside page by Daley in silver marker ($200-$400) rating 9/10 out of 10. Book comes housed in a gilt impressed slip case. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: NM ($200-$400)

66 2004 Minnie Minoso “City of Hope” Victor Award. Stylish cast brass and marble award as presented to Minoso in 2004 in recognition of his storied baseball career. 16” tall with some light surface scratching to a few areas primarily on the base. Includes 5”x7” color image of Minoso holding the award. In- 6654 cludes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($500-$1,000) Minoso Collection 24 69

67 69 1988 Minnie Minoso Cleveland Athletic Club Senior Award. Original silver-plated bowl atop a 67 Lot of (2) Minnie Minoso Cuban Baseball wooden plinth as presented to Minoso having em- Hall of Fame awards. Includes figural acrylic award as bossed enamelwork Cleveland Athletic Club insignia presented to Minoso in 2008 in honor of his special affixed to the bowl. 10” diameter with two areas of achievement within the game of baseball. 10” tall with decay to the base of the bowl and moderate to heavy minimal surface wear. The award is accompanied by a surface tarnish. Includes letter of provenance from color 8”x10” photo of Minoso holding the award. Lot 68 the Minoso family: VG-EX (with note to base decay) also includes a second figural acrylic award from 2007 ($200-$400) in commemoration of Minoso’s legendary baseball ca- 68 Minnie Minoso “Unity reer. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso Globe” presentational award. Stand- family: EX-MT ($200-$400) ing carved ebony figural encased in custom made Lucite case as presented to Minoso having been hand carved by the Fulani People of Ghana, West Africa. 19” tall. In- cludes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: NM ($200-$400)

70 Minnie Minoso Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame Induction plaque. Walnut wooden plaque as presented to Minoso upon his induction into the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame featuring an applied silver plated placard with smaller vignette image of Minoso on front in Indi- ans uniform. 12”x15” with some light surface residue at bottom portion. The lot also includes a baseball dated and inscribed from the date of Induction signed by Minoso, Mickey Vernon, and Dave Pope. Includes 71 letter of provenance from 71 1984 Minnie Minoso presentational plaque. the Minoso family: EX Large 17” tall mahogany plaque with inscribed ($400-$600) brass placard to Minoso dated 1984 titled “Liga De Softball Bobby Carrillo” at the top. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($150-$250) 70 Minoso Collection 25 73 1983 Minnie Minoso presentational plaque. Mahogany plaque as presented to Minoso in recognition of his baseball career merits by the Latin American Baseball Association. 12” tall with some a few scratches to the façade of the metal placard. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: VG-EX ($100-$300)

74 2014 Minnie Minoso Chicago- land Sports Hall of Fame presentational award. Handsome presentational 72 award honoring Minoso of Lifetime 72 Minnie Minoso Old Timers Baseball Association presen- Achievement featuring an applied tational plaque with Lifetime membership card. Walnut wooden metal placard with image of Minoso plaque presented to Minoso in 1977 in honor of his “Long and in White Sox uniform with titled plac- Meritorious Service” by the Chicago Old Timers Baseball Associa- ard beneath. 14”x17” in original ma- tion. Inscribed brass placard features Minoso’s lifetime member- hogany veneer frame. Includes letter of ship brass card embossed at the top. 15” tall with some scattered provenance from the Minoso family: ($200-$400) surface scratching. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso NM family: EX ($500-$750) 74

75 1984 Minnie Minoso Chicago Sports Hall of Fame plaque. Original walnut wooden plaque with applied brass placard as presented to Minoso in honor of his induction into the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame. Engraved to Minoso on the front with a few small scratches to the brass placard. Accompanied by a vintage photo of Minoso receiving the award from Moose Skowron. 12”x15”. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($400-$600) 7564 Minoso Collection 26 76 1977 Orestes Minoso 77 1976 Orestes figural baseball trophy. Notably Minoso “Roberto Clem- large 30” tall figural trophy as ente Prize” award plaque. presented to Minoso in recog- Laminated wooden nition of his status as a grand plaque picturing a black statesman of Cuban baseball. and white image of Cle- Wooden two tiered plinth style mente on the front as trophy features a large two presented to Minoso. Ap- handled loving cup at top with plied brass placard across baseball batsman finial. Applied the bottom inscribed to metal placard on the front of the Minoso dated Chicago base inscribed to Minoso dated 7-17-76”. Minor sur- 3/12/1977 in Miami. Wooden face wear. Includes let- trophy body has some areas of ter of provenance from surface scratching and minor the Minoso family: EX chipping. Metal titling placard ($200-$400) on front of base shows some 77 light scratching and few indentations. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: VG-EX ($500-$750)

78 Lot of (4) Minnie Minoso wristwatches to include: Bulova Accutron model stainless steel watch c.1970s; Hamilton stainless steel watch c.1970s; Tissot quartz wristwatch; and Fred Belay model quartz watch. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: Range VG-NM ($500-$1,000) 78

80 Minnie Minoso Negro Leage All-Star presentational wristwatch. 79 1992 Minnie Minoso “Ne- Fine quality Bulova stainless steel gro Leagues Salute” presentational men’s wristwatch as presented to wristwatch. Tissot men’s wristwatch Minoso in recognition of his ten- as presented to Minoso for his ure as a star player in the Negro participation in 5/2/1992 Negro Leagues. Inscribed on the back to Leagues Salute at Comiskey Park. Minoso with titling. Overall condi- 79 Very fine original condition with tion is outstanding. Not currently titling inscribed on the reverse of in running order and is accompa- the watch. Not currently in run- nied by its original box. Includes ning order. Includes letter of prov- letter of provenance from the enance from the Minoso family: 80 Minoso family: EX-MT NM ($200-$400) ($300-$500) Minoso Collection 27 81 1988 Minnie Minoso Old Timers Day presentational wristwatch. Baume & Mercier men’s quartz wristwatch as pre- 83 1988 Minnie Minoso sented to Minoso on 8/17/1988 Chicago White Sox presenta- for his participation in Old tional wristwatch. Tissot quartz Timers Day game at Comiskey wristwatch as presented to Park. Watch is engraved with Minoso engraved on the reverse titling on the back plate and “Chicago White Sox 1988”. shows evident use to leather Likely presented to Minoso at band. Not currently in running Old Timers Day event. Not order and retains original case. currently in running order. Includes letter of provenance Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX from the Minoso family: EX- ($100-$300) MT ($100-$300) 82 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox broach pin c.1980s. Stylish Whitx Sox stick style pin having classic 1980s era 83 openwork insignia at top. 3” tall. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: 82 EX-MT ($100-$200) 85 1989 Minnie Minoso presentational wristwatch. Sei- 81 ko quartz wristwatch engraved on the reverse to Minoso with notation denoting Minnie as the best within the game of baseball in Spanish. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-MT ($100-$300)

86 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox “All Century Team” presentational wristwatch. Men’s wristwatch as presented to Mino- 84 so in recognition of his selection to the Chicago White Sox 84 Lot of (4) Minnie Minoso wristwatches to in- All Century team. Façade of the clude: Wittnauer men’s quartz wristwatch with inset di- watch features All Century titling amond chip (missing buckle on leather band); “White along with “White Sox” insignia. Sox” model wristwatch with team name across façade Light to moderate usage wear vis- in red/blue; “Cuba” commemorative wristwatch; and ible. Not currently in running or- Bill Blass stainless steel watch in gold overlay. Includes der. Includes letter of provenance letter of provenance from the Minoso family: Range from the Minoso family: EX VG-EX/MT ($500-$1,000) ($300-$500) 86 Minoso Collection 28 87 Exceptional and rare Minnie Minoso custom made wristwatch by Patek Philippe. One of Minoso’s most cherished watches as evidenced by extensive period images depicting Minoso wearing the offered watch over many years. 18K goild watch of the highest quality craftsmanship showing evident use including surface wear and a small repair to the gold mesh band. “OM” monogram is found in silver overlay on the clasp attachment piece. Marked 18K and remains in running order. Vintage Patek Phulippe wristwatches are among the most cherished and highly sought after in the category with this particulare example ranking and one of the finer we have handled. Includes photo of Minoso wearing the watch and a letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($5,000-$7,500)

88 1993 Minnie Minoso St. Paul Saints Northern League Championship ring. Original 10K gold ring as presented to Minoso for his participation on the St. Paul Saints Minor League team that captured the inaugural Northern League Championship in 1993. Interlocked “SP” on the top of the ring set in a black field with “Saints Northern League Champions” lettering encircling. One side panel features “Minoso” name above Saints insignia and his uniform #18 with the other side panel having Northern League titling and champions notation. Marked 10K on interior ring band along with manufacturer hallmark. Very fine overall condition with few small flakes to the black field on ring top. Unique and desirable ring dating to Minoso’s ceremonial one game participation as a player 88 during the 1993 season which enabled him to claim the record of being the only professional player to play in six decades. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($3,000-$4,000)

Minoso Collection 29 89 Superb Minnie Minoso bronze statue after the full size stadium model c.2004. Exceptional quality bronze figural statue as presented to Minoso in honor of the dedication of the full size statue version unveiled at U.S. Cellular Field on September 19, 2004. The offered statue stands 18” tall with very fine craftsmanship and execution to detail depicting 89 Minoso in Chicago White Sox uniform with #9 on back. Condition presents as outstanding with light patination and minimal surface wear. The lot is accompanied by (2) 8”x10” color images picturing Minoso at the stadium statue unveiling. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso 79 family: NM ($5,000-$7,500)

90 1990 Minnie Minoso autographed Chicago White Sox professional model home jersey with hat and pants. White jersey has “White Sox” lettered across the front and player number “9” on back. Raw- lings tag on the inside front tail notes size (44). Adjacent are “Set 1 1990” flag and “2 Inch Extra Length” strip tags. Signed on the front in marker rating 8 out of 10; pants are likewise by Rawlings (size 36) and have proper tagging inside (note - pants have different name stitched in but Minoso written on in marker); New Era brand hat with “Pro Model” and size “7” tags on the interior band. Evident usage and wash wear to both pieces. Includes color photo postcard showing Minoso wearing the same/similar jersey and hat, LOA from Hunt Auctions, 90 and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($300-$500) Minoso Collection 30 92 2009 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model home uniform. Pinstriped jersey has the “Sox” team logo on left front chest and number “9” on right. Number also appears on back below the name, “Mino- so.” On the left sleeve is a “Comiskey Park” patch. Russell Athletic tag on front tail notes size (48) with Polyester flag tag. Additional “48-99” printed strip tag is below. Pants are likewise by Russell (size 38) with additional tagging to indicate production specs and year. Evident usage wear throughout. 92 Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the 91 Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) 91 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox travel bag and equipment c.1990s. Includes oversized White Sox team logo travel duffel bag which has Minoso name and address (written in his hand) visible on paper slip through a side window; Starter brand White Sox jacket (size L) with team logo on left front chest and American League logo patch on right sleeve; pairs of 1990 tagged road and 1993 home pants. The 1993 are signed in waistband (marker, 7 out of 10), 1990 have name written in; pair of Pony brand turf shoes with his number “9” written on in vintage marker. Varying degrees of use/wear throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($300-$500)

94 1985 Minnie Minoso autographed Chicago White Sox professional model home uniform. White knit jersey with “Sox” lettered across the front has “Minoso 9” on back. The “Comiskey Park 75 Years” patch is on left sleeve. Sand-Knit tag on front tail notes size (42) and is next to the “Designed & Tailored Exclusively” tag. Printed strip tag inside reads “85 42.” Signed on lower front in marker rating 8/9 out of 10. Pants are Sand-Knit

93 tagged (size 34) with “85 34” printed strip tag. In addition, “Minnie” and “9” are written in Minoso’s hand on other tags. Usage and wash wear throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($500-$1,000)

93 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model jersey, pants, and hat (3) c.1980-90s. Includes white home jersey with “White Sox” team name across the front 95 2007 Minnie Minoso “John Henry and number “9” on back. Rawlings tag inside notes the size “Pop” Lloyd Humanitarian” award. Pres- (42) and the jersey has been signed “Minnie Minoso” in tigious award as presented to Minoso in black marker rating 8 out of 10; pair of white home pants recognition of his service to the youth of which have “9” player number on front of the leg are like- America in the name of the legendary Ne- wise by Rawlings (size 34). An embroidered strip tag reads gro League player John “Pop” Lloyd. Heavy “88 34 27 Minoso” denoting 1988 year of issue; White Sox gauge crystal award inscribed to Minoso hat with red and white embroidered team logo on front. with image of Lloyd situated atop a walnut “New Era...Pro Model” tagging inside along with size (7 open air base. Crystal piece has chipping at 1/4) tag. Varying degrees of wear throughout (very light on top point (notable) and left point (on back). hat). Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of prov- 12” tall. Includes letter of provenance from enance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) the Minoso family: VG ($100-$300) 95

Minoso Collection 31 97 Lot of (3) 1992 Minnie Minoso Spanish language award plaques. Trio of plaques (approx. 8”x10” to 9”x12”) honoring Minoso as a great and distinguished athelete of Cuba. All related and from a March 14, 1992 event. Touch of light wear is more pronounced on (1) piece. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-EX/MT ($200-$400)

96 2010 Minnie Minoso Latino Baseball Hall of Fame Induction award. Presented to Minoso as a member of the Inaugural class of Inductees into the “Salon de la Fama Del Beisbol Latino” in the Dominican Re- public. Tastefully done with a baseball supported in handwork metal armature atop square wooden base. An 98 engraved placard on base front lists “Orestes Minoso (Minnie) - Cuba” as the recipient with May 29, 2010 date. Stands approx. 12” tall with a touch of light wear. 98 Lot of (5) Negro League related pieces from the Minoso Collection (3 autographed). Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: Includes wooden presentational box with “Salute To Negro Leagues” logo on front along with EX/MT ($400-$600) “Minnie Minoso 2013” lettered metal plate. Inside is a cast metal commem. piece; Louisville Slugger bat done to commemorate the first African American player on each Major League team which has been signed by Minnie Minoso and Buck O’Neil (black marker, 9/10 out of 10); “East All-Stars” jersey by Ebbets Field Flannels with 2008 “Double Cuty Classic” sleeve patch. Signed on the back by (6) presumed participants incl. Frank Robinson, Ernie West- field, and Hank Presswood (ink, 7/8-8 out of 10); Baltimore Black Sox throwback jersey by Ebbets Field Flannels which has been signed “Minnie Minoso” on the front (black marker, 8 out of 10); “New York Cubans” throwback style jacket by Ebbets Field Flannels. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM ($300-$500)

99 1977 Orestes Minoso “Martin Dhigo” award plaque. Walnut wooden plaque with applied silverplated façade inscribed to Minoso along with embossed baseball player medallion at top left. 12” tall. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX- MT ($200-$400)

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101 Lot of (3) 1987 Minnie Minoso Equitable Old-Timers Series presentational pieces. Includes (3) glass platters, each decorated with Old- Timers Series logo and decor, and accompanied by a wooden base in which they can be situated to stand upright. Each base has a 1987 date and team name noted (2 Chicago White Sox, 1 Houston Astros). There are a few spots of residue and some chipping to (1) set. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM ($300-$500) 100 100 1993 Minnie Minoso “Nelson Fox Society Hall of Fame” Induc- tion plaque and 1995 70th Birthday plaque. Includes wooden placard (12”x18”) that has been laser etched with Minoso’s likeness and facsimile signature. Below is lengthy block of text reading in part, “Minnie Mino- so…One of the greatest outfielders in the history of the Chicago White Sox...Inducted September 30, 1993”; additional plaque (9”x12”) has front portion etched with Minoso likeness and done with text commemorating his 70th birthday. Hint of light wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT-NM ($200-$400)

102 2001 Minnie Minoso Cleveland Indians “100th Anniversary Team” presentational watch and award with related autographed jersey. Nicely done figural piece as awarded to Minoso in 2001 when named as one of the Indians top (100) All-Time Players. Stands approx. 7.5” tall with placard on base front that reads “Minnie Minoso Cleveland Indians, 100th Anniversary Team, 2001 Celebration”; Kenneth Cole brand wristwatch 103 has “Indians Top 100” logo on the face and “Minnie Minoso #9” engraved on back (light wear); Indians throwback jersey by Mitchell & Ness (size 103 Lot of (2) Minnie Minoso Boy Scouts of America presentational XL with “9” on back) has been signed “Minnie Minoso” in marker rating pieces. Includes figural trophy which has a cast metal scout which sits 8/9 out of 10. Includes pair of 8”x10” color photos showing the event atop wooden base (11” tall). Attached to base front is an engraved placard on field, LOA from Hunt Auctions, and letter of provenance from the reading, “Minnie Minoso, With Thanks and Appreciation, Boy Scouts ($400-$600) Minoso family: EX/MT-NM of America National Annual Meeting, May 18, 1995; additional which features the Scouts logo on glass which sits in rectangular wooden base (7.5” tall). Affixed metal placard reads in part, “In Appreciation to Minnie Minoso, Speaker, Eagle Class of 1987...” Hint of light wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT ($200-$400)

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104 Minnie Minoso 1960 Gold Glove award. Significant award as presented to Minoso in recognition of his outstanding defensive accomplishments for the 1960 season. Handsome mahogany plinth style base and backsplash having applied engraved brass appointments denoting Minoso’s inclusion among the American League Gold Glove recipients. The brass placards on base and backsplash each display some mild areas of “pitting” under the polished surface from age corrosion. Overall appearance is very fine. Minoso’s prowess as an exceptional defensive outfielder was well known during the 1950-60s era consistently ranking among the elite players in the league. The 1960 season was his finest defensive campaign leading all Major League left fielders in putouts, assists, and double plays capturing the offered Gold Glove Award which was his final of three earned during his career. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-EX/MT ($20,000-$40,000) Minoso Collection 34 95

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105 1957 Minnie Minoso Gold Glove Award (retroactively presented). Very fine Rawlings award as presented to Minoso in honor of his outstanding defensive season in 1957. The award features a central plinth with applied brass placard depicting an image of Minoso on the front. Very fine condition overall with a small scratch on bottom nameplate and a few very minor indentations. The offererd Gold Glove Award was presented to Minoso at a later date to replace the original award as given by Rawlings. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-MT ($10,000-$20,000)

Minoso Collection 35 106 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox presentational wristwatch by Louvic c.1950s. Original custom made mechanical wristwatch having Minoso’s name written in autograph format across the front along with “Chicago White Sox” on the front. The watch presents in fine original condition although does appear to need some tuning and is not currently in running order. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: VG-EX ($500-$1,000)

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107 Minnie Minoso’s lot of world coins and currency. Small collection as as- sembled by Minoso on his travels mostly comprised of coins from The United States and Mexico with examples also coming from the Cayman Islands, Venezu- ela, Canada, etc. Coins incl. 1912 Morgan Dollar, 1922 and 23 Peace Dollars, 1986 American Eagle in case, (2) 1989 American Eagles, 2000 American Eagle which has been colorized, and (14) $1 coins (w/5 1979 Anthony). Paper currency incl. (6) $2 bills (one heavily worn, signed by Minoso and 1 other), (9) mixed de- nomination bills from Mexico, and others from Italy, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. All but (2) pieces circulated to varying degrees. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: FR-NM ($300-$500) 108 108 1956 Luis Aparicio and 109 1976 Minnie Minoso presenta- Minnie Minoso autographed pho- tional award. Walnut wooden plaque 106 tograph. Black and white 8”x10” as presented to Minoso by the His- photo has been signed by both of panic American Civic Association fea- the noted White Sox players in pe- turing an applied brass baseball player riod ink rating 7/8 out of 10. Each figural at top. Applied brass placard has written a Spanish language per- beneath inscribed,” To Orestes Minoso sonalization above and dated the in recognition of his glorious days in piece 1956. Small mounting hole baseball”. 14” tall with light surface at each corner and a touch of other wear. Includes letter of provenance light wear. Includes LOA from Hunt from the Minoso family: EX Auctions and letter of provenance ($200-$400) from the Minoso family: EX-EX/ MT ($100-$300)

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110 1978 and 1984 Minnie Minoso presentational awards. Includes figural trophy which has metal placard on base front reading, “Valores Awards 1978, W.C.I.U. - TV Chicago, Oreste Minnie Minoso, Sport Achievement”; wooden plaque (10.5”x13”) from Alumni/Fraternity at Indiana University of South Bend which has White Sox logo engraved at top of metal front plate and reads in part, “Orestes Minnie Minoso as Honorary Alumnus...1984.” Touch of light wear with 110 some loss to black color on base of the first piece. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX and EX/MT ($200-$400) Minoso Collection 36 111

111 Important 1959 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox AL Championship ring. Minnie Minoso played for the Chicago White Sox from 1951-57 developing into an elite player with three All-Star appearances and finished within the top five for the AL MVP voting twice. His exceptional play and leadership, exhibited both on and off the field, played a substantial role in the White Sox resurgence as a winning club during the 1950s era. At the end of the 1957 season Minoso was traded to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Early Wynn. The trade proved to be a key move by the club en route to the “Go Go White Sox” of 1959 who captured the American League pennant. Although Minoso enjoyed several of the finest seasons of his career with the Indians he was deeply disappointed not to have been able to participate in the magical 1959 season with the White Sox. In December of 1959, White Sox owner Bill Veeck traded with the Indians again to get Minoso back with the team. In appreciation for all that Minnie had done for the club during the 1950s period in contributing to their success in 1959 Minoso was presented with a 1959 AL Championship ring in the beginning of the 1960 season. It was an unprecedented and significant gesture which clearly illustrated the high regard in which Minoso was held by the White Sox franchise and Veeck himself.

Offered is the original 1959 Chicago White Sox American League Championship ring as presented to Minoso by Bill Veeck. Elegantly simplistic in design the 14K gold ring features an inset panel on top with a central diamond having “White Sox” gold inlay on royal blue field. “American League Champions 1959” lettering encircles the center panel. “O.Minoso” name engraved on the interior ring band along with proper Balfour 14K hallmarks. Overall condition is very fine with some expected wear to the surface area of the ring top including a small fissure in the blue field under the diamond. Highly desirable and significant championship ring which is most certainly one of the more important Chicago White Sox championship rings to have been offered publicly. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($15,000-$30,000) Minoso Collection 37 112

112 1975 Bill Veeck Wm. Wrigley Jr. Memorial Award framed display piece. Original brass placard from Bill Veeck’s 1975 Comeback of the Year Award matted and framed with a black and white 8”x10” photo of Veeck with his dear friend Minnie Minoso. Plaque itself measures 10” square and is inscribed to Veeck with BBWAA enamelwork insignia. Scattered surface wear including to 113 the finish which could be polished if so desired. Includes letter of provenance 113 1979 Minnie Minoso autographed Chicago White Sox pro- from the Minoso family: VG-EX ($400-$600) fessional model home uniform. White mesh “softball style” jersey with “Chicago” lettered across the front has “Minoso 9” on back. “Capital Ace” tag in the collar notes size (42) and adjacent is a “Set 1 1979” flag tag. Pants are likewise tagged Capital (size 34) and have “34 19 Minoso” embroidered strip tag. Both pieces are signed in black marker rating 7/8 out of 10 with evident usage and wash wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($500-$1,000)

114 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model warm-up shirt c.1980s. Blue Polyster pullover shirt has the Sox logo on left front chest and number “9” on back. “Roman Sport” manufacturers tag in the collar notes size (L). A faint Minoso autograph appears at lower front (rating approx. 2/3 out 114 of 10). Light evident usage wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) Minoso Collection 38 116

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116 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox hat and glove c.1980s. 115 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model jacket and Includes Wilson model A2800 left handed basemans’ glove which hat c.1980s. Includes red, white, and blue hat with the “Sox” team name shows considerable usage wear and has “Minnie” written on in now embroidered which has a vintage “9” written under the brim in marker. fading black marker; red, white, and blue White Sox hat by New “New Era…Pro Model” tagging remains on interior leather band along Era with “Pro Model” tag on the interior leather band. Number “9” with MLB and size tags; cold weather jacket has “Sox” team logo on patch is written under the brim in vintage black marker. Evident usage on the left front chest. A pair of “Starter” tags are inside listing size “L.” wear along with some mild staining/soiling and a crack at center Evident usage wear with more pronounced soiling to hat. Includes small of hardened brim. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of photo of Minoso wearing similar/same hat and jacket, LOA from Hunt provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) Auctions, and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($300-$500)

117 Minnie Minoso 1983 All-Star Game 50th Anniver- sary presentational wristwatch. Fine quality men’s wristwatch by Baume & Mercier as presented to Minoso in honor of his participation in the 50th anniversary celebration at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Watch features All-Star Game 50th Anniversary insignia on the dial and retains its original black leather band. Engraved on the reverse, “50th All-Star Game Chicago White Sox Baume & Mercier, Henry Kay Jewelers”. The facade of the watch dial has two small areas of fissures to the surface and the watch is not currently in running order. Includes the original 1983 typewritten 117 letter as sent to Minoso with the watch as well as its original case. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($750-$1,250)

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118 Cracker Jack Old-Timers autographed baseball with DiMaggio and presentational participants award. Includes oversized participants ring which sits atop wooden base with metal placard on front reading, “Chi- cago White Sox, Comiskey Park, May 21, 1988.” Touch of very light wear; Rawlings “Cracker Jack Old Timers” logo baseball has been signed by (27) incl. DiMaggio, Minoso, Doerr, Garagiola, Wynn, Killebrew, Feller, and Kaline. Ink signatures rate 6/7-7 out of 10 with (1) or (2) lesser. Ball has 119 light toning and with some scattered spots of more pronounced discoloration. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: Ball EX, Ring EX/MT ($300-$500) 119 1982 All-Star Game autographed baseball with (40) signatures. Rawlings B.Kuhn Official 1982 All-Star Game logo baseball has been signed by (40) participants including players, a number of Old-Timers on hand to throw out a group first pitch, and other notable attendees. Highlights incl. Minoso, Billy Martin, Pee Wee Reese, Carlton Fisk, Ozzie Smith, Monte Irvin, Carl Yastrzemski, Gary Carter, Tom Lasorda, Andre Dawson, Duke Snider, Phil Niekro, and Juan Marichal. All are done in ink rating 8 out of 10. Ball has a touch of light toning. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT- NM ($300-$500)

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120 1983 Minnie Minoso autographed Cracker Jack All-Star Game uniform. Desirable uniform as issued for the popular Old-Timers series. Gray knit jersey has “American” team name screened across the front and the 1983 game logo on left sleeve. Number “9” appears on back below a “Minoso” nameplate. Both jersey and pants are properly tagged by Rawlings and the jersey is signed in black marker rating 8 out of 10. Matching hat is by New Era” with “Pro Model” tagging inside. Evident usage wear throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($300-$500)

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121 1982-83 Minnie Minoso autographed Chicago White Sox professional model home uniform. White knit jersey with “Sox” team name across the front has number “Minoso 9” on the back. An original 1983 All-Star Game patch is on the left sleeve. Sand-Knit manufacturers on left front tail (loose at one side) notes size (42) and additional strip tag inside reads “82 Minoso 42.” The “82” on strip tag denotes original year of issue; appearance of the All-Star patch on sleeve suggests that the jersey was also prepared for use in 1983. Signed at lower front in marker rating 8 out of 10. Matching pants are likewise tagged “Sand-Knit” (size 34) and have “82 Minoso 34 24” print strip and “1” flag tags. Includes trading card showing Minoso in the same/ similar uniform, LOA from Hunt Auctions, and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($500-$1,000) Minoso Collection 40 123 Bob Hope signed baseball to Minnie Minoso. Ink signature appearing on the side of an unmarked baseball reads “To Minnie, Bob Hope.” In addition, the ball has been signed “Minnie Minoso” on the sweetspot. Ink signatures rate 6/7 (Minoso) to 8 (Hope) out of 10. Ball has toning and discoloration scattered throughout. In- cludes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the 123 Minoso family: VG-EX ($200-$400)

122 124 2002 Bill Clinton single 122 Lot of (4) Old-Timers Event autographed baseballs. signed baseball. Rawlings “Of- Total of (100) autographs on Rawlings Official American or ficial League” baseball has been National League baseballs likely done at Cracker Jack Clas- signed “Bill Clinton” in ink rat- sic or similar gatherings. Includes ball with (28) incl. Feller, ing 7/8 out of 10. Just below, Banks, Irvin, Roberts, Flood, Doerr, and Gibson; (26) incl. the date “2/9/002” is written Weaver, D.Williams, Feller, and Minoso; (25) incl. Stargell, in the hand of Minnie Minoso. Minoso, Fingers, and Doby; and (21) incl. Brock, Minoso, Ball has minor scattered flaws. and Kessinger. Ink signatures generally rate 6 to 8 out of 10, Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- balls have toned to varying degrees. Includes LOA from Hunt tions and letter of provenance Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: from the Minoso family: Sig. 124 EX-EX/MT ($400-$600) EX/MT, Ball EX ($300-$500)

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125 Gold Glove Award winners autographed baseball. Rawlings Gold Glove Award logo baseball has printed on text related to the 1992 Dinner and Presentation and “1 of 1,000” limited edition numbering. Signed by (21) incl. Minoso, Banks, Mat- tingly, Flood, Van Slyke, B. Robinson, Garagiola, Ventura, and others. Ink signatures rate 7/8-8 out of 10. Ball has mild toning and comes displayed in its original holder. Includes “Gold Glove Award” folio containing a pair of photos from the same/similar event and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM ($200-$400)

126 1992 George H.W. Bush signed letter to Minnie Minoso with exceptional content. Desirable typewritten letter as President on White House stationary dated April 24, 1992, signed “George Bush” in his trademark black fiber tipped pen rating 8/9 out of 10. Fantastic content reads in part, “Baseball is, in many ways, a cherished symbol of the American Dream, and our Nation will forever be inspired by those of you who kept on believing in that dream, even in the face of bigotry and segregation.” No mentionable wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: NM ($750-$1,000) 126 Minoso Collection 41 128 Minnie Minoso’s “SOX” belt buckle and gentlemens’ attire. Includes tooled leather belt with “SOX” metal belt buckle; vintage light gray long sleeved shirt which has “MM” initials monogrammed on the left breast pocket; pair of Orano de Oro brand leather boots; and cream colored hat (and 8”x10” photo of Minoso wearing same/ similar). Varying degrees of use/ wear throughout. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) 128 127

127 Tom Selleck and Stan Musial autographed baseball. Wilson “Official League” baseball has been signed “Tom 129 Minnie Minoso hats (2) and Selleck” across the sweetspot in ink rating 7/8 out of 10. cowboy boots. Pair of hats as worn Panel below is signed “Stan Musial” in roller ball pen which by Minoso in his trademark style has slightly smudged. Includes small color photo of Sell- displaying general usage and some eck with Minnie Minoso and letter of provenance from the age related wear and staining; well Minoso family: EX-EX/MT ($100-$200) worn pair of tooled leather stitch decorated boots with “Cowtown Boots” makers tags inside. In- cludes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400)

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131 Minnie Minoso hats (3). Trio of hats as worn by Minoso in his trademark style displaying general useage and some age related wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: 130 EX ($200-$400)

130 Mariachi hat from the Minoso Collection. Large and elaborately done hat in the traditional style in marked “Hecho en Mexico” on the interior. Essentially unused with a touch of light age related wear. Includes a vintage 131 black and white photo of Minoso wearing a different hat and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT ($200-$400)

132 Minnie Minoso set of golf clubs and signed Minoso Classic flag. Includes vintage leather golf bag holding a set of (9) Confidence irons, (4) Spalding Bobby Jones Invitational woods, and Lynx putter. All pieces appear essentially unused. Included for display a “Minnie Minoso Golf Classic” pin flag which has been signed by Minoso in marker (7-7/8 out of 10). Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM 132 ($300-$500) Minoso Collection 42 134 135 134 1986 Minnie Minoso PLCCA Man of the 135 1985 Minnie Minoso Guatemalan Year award. Walnut wooden plaque inscribed to Olympic Committee presentational plaque. Minoso on the front of the applied brass placard Nicely done piece as given to Minoso in rec- with brass laurel garniture affixed at top. 12” tall. ognition of support of “El Comite Olimpico Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso Guatemalteco.” Light scattered wear with small 133 family: EX ($100-$300) chip at top front. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: VG-EX ($100-$200) 133 Minnie Minoso Negro Leagues Base- ball Museum “Jackie Robinson Legacy” award. 136 Minnie Minoso 2003 All- Alabaster plinth style award with figural cast Star Game presentational ring. bronze bust of Jackie Robonson as presented Original commemorative ring as to Minoso in honor of his lifetime achievement presented to Minoso in honor of to the game of baseball. Incribed brass placards the 2003 All-Star Game played affixed to both front and back of the award. in Chicago. Marked “Alpha” on 13” tall. Includes letter of provenance from the interior ring band with inset cen- Minoso family: EX ($400-$600) tral semi precious stone. Light to moderate surface wear overall. In- cludes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-EX/MT ($750-$1,250)

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137 2005 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox World Champions presentational wristwatch. Fine quality men’s wristwatch as presented to Minoso as a member of the White Sox organization during the 2005 World Championship season. Image of the World Series trophy is silver overlay across the dial facing with “Minnie Minoso” engraved on backplate. Missing small winding knob. Retains original hinged lid wooden 137 case and includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($1,000-$2,000)

Minoso Collection 43 139 Lot of (5) 1988-2003 Minnie Mino- so presentational plaques and/or awards. Includes 1988 Spanish language “Inmortal Del Beisbol” plaque; 1990 Pitch And Hit Club “Dizzy Trout Award”; 1991 Spanish language “El Heraldo De Broward” plaque; 1994 Spanish language “El Colegio Medi- co Cubano Libre” plaque; and 2003 Pitch And Hit Club “Ambassador Award.” Light scattered wear which is slightly more pronounced on (1) piece. Sizes range from approx. 9”x12” to 12”x17”. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX- NM ($200-$400)

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140 Minnie Minoso pins and presentational medallions. Includes presentational 138 2005 World Series and Post-Season tick- medallion engraved on the back “Instituto ets, programs, and souvenirs. Includes full tick- San Carlos, Excelencia Nacional Cubana, ets for Games (3) and (4); ALDS Games (1) Orestes Minoso 2006”; additional medal- and (3) and ALCS Games (2), (3), and (4) full lions from Lions International (name en- tickets; tickets/stubs to (5) different team related graved on back) and Race America (Special 05 Post-Season game related events; ALCS and Olympics Fun Run Finisher 1984); 1983 World Series programs; Rawlings Official 2005 All-Star Game press pin and charm; 1982 World Series logo baseball signed by Minoso (8/9 All-Star Game press pin; “Sox Alumni” la- out of 10); commemorative figural piece done in pel pin; 2005 White Sox pin; and 1986 All- the style of a World Series trophy; and “05 World Star Game logo case metal paperweight. Series Champions” hat by New Era. Varying de- Includes Minoso signed 8”x10” photo for grees of wear throughout. Includes LOA from display and letter of provenance from the Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the 140 Minoso family: VG-NM ($200-$400) Minoso family: VG-NM ($300-$500)

142 1976 New York Yankees autographed baseball with Thurman Munson. Spalding L.MacPhail OAL baseball bearing a total of (19) signatures incl. Munson, Elston Howard, Graig Nettles, and Sandy Alomar. Of those which remain, a good number appear to be clubhouse signed. All done in ink rating 7 to 7/8 out of 10, ball displays mild toning and some light wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($300-$500)

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141 Lot of (4) 1980s Minnie Minoso presentational awards. Series of award plaques, each having his name engraved, includes 1983 “For Out- standing Contributions To The Chicago Major Sports Assn.”; 1984 Span- ish language “Las Ligas De Softball” plaque; 1986 Cuban Baseball League “token of appreciation…for you outstanding and dedicated service”; and 1988 “For A Distinguished Baseball Career And Contribution To The Hispanic Community.” Varying degrees of mostly light wear throughout 142 with chip/dent to lower corner of (1). Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: Overall EX ($200-$400) Minoso Collection 44 143 Hall of Famer/Old Timers autographed baseball. Includes Wilson “WCC-100” model ball signed by (16) with (8) HOFers incl. DiMag- gio, Feller, Ford, and Santo; Wilson “Professional League” ball signed by (20) with (8) HOFers incl. Aaron, Mays, Banks, Irvin, and Spahn. Ink signatures rate 7 to 8 out of 10. Balls display light toning and a touch of wear with a few minor scattered imperfections. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-EX/MT ($300-$500)

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144 Lot of (6) Old-Timers Event autographed baseballs. Total of (118) autographs on Rawlings Official American or National League baseballs likely done at Cracker Jack Classic or similar gatherings. Includes ball with (27) incl. Feller, Appling, Kaline, Kell, and Skowron; (11) incl. Kil- lebrew and Brock; (27) incl. Minoso and Dawson; (20) incl. Torre, Eddie Mathews, and Dick Williams; (18) incl. Minoso, Rigney, and Blanchard; and (15) incl. Minoso and Skowron. Ink signatures generally rate 6 to 8 out of 10 (a few lesser), balls have toned to varying degrees. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-EX/MT ($400-$600)

145 Chicago White Sox All-Stars autographed baseball. Rawlings 144 B.Selig OML baseball signed at an April 3, 2003 event by (14) former White Sox All-Stars. Notables incl. Baines, Minoso, Skowron, Pierce, Kittle, McDowell, and Melton. All done in ink rating 8-9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- 145 tions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: NM ($50-$100) 147 2003 All-Star Game related pieces from the Minoso Collection. Includes 8.5”x11” color photo with game logo in lower corner showing notable White Sox on field. It has been signed by Fisk, Pierce, Skowron, Carrasquel, and May in marker rating 6/7-7 out of 10 (some wear to both image and sigs); full ticket (with wear and horizontal crease) which has been signed on back by The Blue Angels; press pin; unused Rawl- ings Official game logo baseball; cold weather pullover jacket/ windbreaker by Majestic (size L) which has the Sox team logo on right front chest and game logo on left; additional pullover 146 (by Antigua) with game logo on 146 Derek Jeter single signed baseball. Rawlings chest. Varying degrees of use/ G.Budig OAL ball has been signed “Derek Jeter” in 147 wear throughout. Includes LOA ink rating 8 out of 10. Ball displays mild toning. In- from Hunt Auctions and letter cludes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of prov- of provenance from the Minoso enance from the Minoso family: EX/MT family: EX-NM ($300-$500) ($200-$400) Minoso Collection 45 148

148 Lot of (3) 1980s-2000s Cuban baseball 150 Leagues related presentational pieces from the 150 1987 Minnie Minoso presentational Minoso Collection. Includes plaque reading United States Capitol flown flag. American flag in part, “From Martin Dihigo Cuban Base- 149 accompained documentation confirming that ball League to Orestes Minoso, First Player 149 May 22, 1983 Minnie Minoso Cuban it was flown over the Capitol on February 25, To Participate In Five Different Decades…”; Baseball Hall of Fame certificate. Heavy stock 1987 on behlf on Minnie Minoso. This was 1987 Spanish language plaque from the Dihigo 11”x14” presentational certificate with his name, done at the request of then Senator Alan Dixon. League; 2007 Miami-Dade County Official “Orestes Minoso” lettered on, as presented upon Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso Congratulatory “Cuban Legends Reunion” pre- Induction to “Los Immortales del Baseball Pro- family: EX ($200-$400) sentational letter signed by Mayor Carlos Alva- fesional Cubano Hall de la Fama.” Touch of rez. Touch of light wear to plaques. Includes let- light toning and minimal wear (most notably ter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/ a small puncture near right edge). Includes let- ($100-$200) MT-NM ter or provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400)

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151 2007 and 2010 Minnie Minoso Lifetime Achievement Awards (2). Includes 10.5”x13” wooden plaque with American Eagle décor atop metal placard which reads in part, “Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Minnie Minoso…for your service to our community…2007.” Additional piece is slightly smaller with figural baseball player and ball decoration at top which is captioned, “2010 Lifetime Acheivement Award.” Below is 152 a placard reading “Present to Minnie Minoso Mr White Sox...For excel- 152 Lot of (3) Minnie Minoso license plates. Trio of custom plates as lence in the sport of baseball and numerous years of service...Horner Park issued by the State of Illinois for use by Minnie Minoso and incorpo- North-West Little League.” Touch of light wear. Includes letter of prov- rating his name and number “9.” Varying degrees of use/wear. Includes enance from the Minoso family: EX/MT-NM ($300-$500) Minoso signed 8”x10” photo for display and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400)

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153 Significant Minnie Minoso Mexican Hall of Fame induction ring. Minoso played and managed within the Mexican League from 1964 to 1973 and is one of a select group of Major League Players to have been bestowed with that honor. Ornate 10K gold ring features a small inset ruby on top with “Salon De La Fama Miembro” lettering encircling. One side panel displays Mexican Hall of Fame insignia with the other side panel having several baseball graphics. Marked 10K on interior ring band with manfacturer hallmark and “OMM” inititals for Minoso. General light surface wear overall with a tiny chip to the inset ruby. Very desirable and uncommon Mexican Hall of Fame ring with primary source provenance. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($5,000-$10,000)

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155 Lot of (3) Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model/quality jerseys c.1980s. Includes white knit jer- 154 Minnie Minoso Chicago sey with “Sox” team name across the front and a “6/46” patch White Sox professional model jacket on left sleeve. Sand-Knit manufacturers on left front tail notes c.1980s. Blue Nylon jacket with the size (40) and additional strip tag inside is hand notated “84 “Sox” team logo on front has “Mino- 40.” Signed in black marker rating 8 out of 10. As there is no so” lettered across the back. Sand- name/number on back, we presume that the jersey was given to Minoso for use in non-game Coaching functions; red mesh Knit tag inside (loose at one side) 154 notes size (42) and below is a “De- jersey with “Sox” across the front and number “9” on back. signed & Tailored Exclusively for the Size “Large” tag is in the collar. Signed in black marker rating Chicago White Sox” tag. Evident us- 8 out of 10; blue mesh jersey with “Chicago” across the front age wear throughout. Includes LOA has number “9” on back. Rawlings tag inside notes size, “46.” from Hunt Auctions and letter of Signed in gold marker which has largely faded (approx. 2/3 provenance from the Minoso family: out of 10). Varying degrees of use/wear throughout. Includes EX ($300-$500) LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($400-$600) Minoso Collection 47 157

157 Lot of (3) 1970s Minnie Minoso presentational awards. Trio of Spanish language pieces dating from 1976, 77, and 78. Each has Minoso’s name engraved among additional 156 text and a figural baseball component. Touch of light to mild wear. Includes letter of prov- 156 Minnie Minoso professional model glove, un- enance from the Minoso family: EX-EX/MT ($200-$400) dershirt, and turf shoes c.1970s-80s. Includes Rawlings model “Pro 2-HC” left handed glove which has the number “9” written on in vintage black marker; MacGregor Sand-Knit undershirt with three quarter length blue sleeves which has “M9M” written in collar in vintage black marker; pair of mustard yellow converse turf shoes. Varying degrees of use/wear throughout. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400)

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158 Lot of (62) vintage c.1950s-70s photographs from the Minoso Collection. Nice selection of career contemporary photography with images of Minoso in uniform with a number of different teams, street clothes, some showing game action, and a handful of him with other uniformed team members/players. Includes wire, press, original, and similar types of period photos with varying degrees of wear throughout. Average size falls around 8”x10” with some smaller and a handful upwards of 11”x14” (larger pieces tend to show heavier wear). Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: FR-NM ($200-$400)

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159 Lot of (14) 1952-1962 Minnie Minoso baseball cards from his personal collection. Nice selection with each piece encapsulated by SGC and noted “Minnie Minoso Collection.” Includes 1952 Topps #195 Rookie 160 Minnie Minoso pair of trophy card; 1952 Bowman #5; (2) 1953 Topps #66; 1953 Bow- fish. Oval wooden plaque (approx. man Colar #36; 1954 Bowman #38; 1954 Dixie Lids; (2) 28.5”x16”) having a pair of stuffed, 1956 Topps #125; 1958 Topps #295; 1961 Topps #380; preserved, and mounted fish attached. and (3) 1962 Topps #28. All noted as “A” (Authentic) by Light scattered wear with some loss at SGC with varying degrees of wear throughout. Includes 160 fins/extremes. Includes letter of prov- letter of provenance from the Minoso family: SGC “A” enance from the Minoso family: EX ($300-$500) ($100-$200) Minoso Collection 48 162

162 Minnie Minoso hats (2) and cowboy boots. Pair of hats as worn by Minoso in his trademark style displaying general usage and some age related wear; well worn pair of 161 tooled leather stitch decorated boots. Includes letter of prov- 161 Minnie Minoso’s custom c.1960s- enance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) 70s fur coat. Vintage full length fur coat 163 April 18, 1991 Comiskey Park Opening Day base- has “Mysels Furs” tag in the collar and the ball. Rawlings B.Brown OAL baseball with “Comiskey initials “MM” embroidered inside on the Park Inaugural Year” logo on the side panel displays soiling breast pocket. An essential wardrobe piece and usage wear. Signed by Minnie Minoso with the date for so dapper a dresser. Usage and some gen- “4/18/91” written below the logo in his hand. A total of eral age related wear throughout. Includes (9) other attendees of the Opening Day festivities have also 8”x10” photo of Minoso wearing the coat signed incl. Bill Pierce, Gene Benson, Carlos May, several (light wear) and letter of provenance from the members of the Comiskey Family, and others. Ink signa- Minoso family: EX ($500-$750) tures rate 7 to 8 out of 10. A desirable piece from notable a figure within White Sox history. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($500-$1,000) 163

165 Minnie Minoso jersey, glove (au- 164 tographed), and cleats c.1980-2000s. In- cludes well worn pair of Converse cleats which have the “9” written under the 164 Minnie Minoso autographed Cracker tongue in marker. These appear to have Jack All-Star Game uniform c.1980s. Desirable been red and then fully gone over in black uniform as issued for the popular Old-Timers marker, likely to match a team style; Wil- series. Gray knit jersey has “American” team son brand “Pro Select” left handed glove name screened across the front and game logo with strong usage wear evident throughout on left sleeve. Number “9” appears on back has been signed in silver marker, “#9 Min- below a “Minoso” nameplate. Both jersey and nie Minoso” (8 out of 10); pinstriped jersey pants are properly tagged by Rawlings and the with “Sox” team logo on front chest and jersey is signed in black marker rating 8 out blank back. Majestic tag on front tail has of 10. Matching hat is by New Era” with “Pro adjacent size (44) flag tag. “63TB” Coded Model” tagging inside. Evident usage wear wash tag inside confirms that it was made throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- 165 for professional use in throwback style. In- tions and letter of provenance from the Mino- cludes letter of provenance from the Mino- so family: EX ($300-$500) so family: EX ($200-$400) Minoso Collection 49 166 168 167 168 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox ap- 166 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox profes- 167 parel (4 pieces, 1 autographed). Includes black sional model/quality uniform c.1980s. Pinstriped Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox wind- mesh jersey by Majestic (XL) which has “Min- jersey with matching pants is done in throwback breaker, pants, and glove (2 autographed) c.1990- nie Minoso” autographed “Sox” team logo on style and was likely intended for use in Old- 2000s. Includes long sleeve windbreaker with the left front chest (marker, 8 out of 10, shirt ap- Timers or similar/related events. Jersey has “Sox” “Sox” logo on left front chest. A “Swingster” tag pears to have little if any use/wear); reversible logo on front and “9” on back. Medalist Sand- in collar notes size, “XL”; pair of pinstriped White jacket which has the “Sox” team logo on either Knit tag appears in the collar noting size (42) and Sox pants issued for the 1994 season and signed side and can be worn to look like a stain finish it is signed on lower front tail “Minnie Minoso” “Minnie Minoso” along the inside waistband; or bomber style jacket. “JH” makers tag; ad- (black marker, 8 out of 10). Matching pants are Franklin brand “RTP Series” left handed glove ditional “Sox” team logo jacket by “The Clip- similarly tagged (size 36) also have the “Designed which has been signed “Minnie Minoso #9” in per” (Large); and team issued home pinstriped & Tailored Exclusively” tag. Evident usage wear silver marker rating 8/9 out of 10. Varying degrees pants tagged 1993 with Minoso’s name writ- throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions of use/wear throughout. Both the windbreaker ten in (after first being issued to another play- and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: and pants are marked/tagged to indicate that they er). Includes signed portrait photo of Minoso EX ($200-$400) were originally issued to another Coach or player. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of for display and letter of provenance from the provenance from the Minoso family: EX Minoso family: EX ($200-$400) ($200-$400)

169 170 169 Bob Feller, Orlando Cepeda, and Tom Henrich signed books to 170 2005 Richard Daley signed City Council of Chicago White Sox Minnie Minoso (3). Includes “Now Pitching” signed and inscribed to Championship Resolution with related letter. Blue leather folio with City Minoso by Bob Feller; “Baby Bull” signed and inscribed to Minoso by of Chicago seal on front contains a November 1, 2005 dated (2) page reso- Orlando Cepeda and co-author Herb Fagen; and “Five O’Clock Light- lution with which Mayor Richard M. Daley offered his congratulations to ning” signed and inscribed to Minoso by Tommy Henrich. Signatures rate the just crowned World Series Champion Chicago White Sox. It is signed 8 to 9 out of 10, hint of light wear to books. Includes LOA from Hunt on the second page in ink rating 8 out of 10. Additional letter with which Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT-NM this copy was sent to Minnie Minoso has a letter offering further well ($200-$400) wishes and is signed “Rich.” Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: NM ($100-$200)

Minoso Collection 50 171 Lot of (4) Minnie Minoso presentational and/or award pieces incl. “Roberto Clemente Award.” Includes 2013 National Council of La Raza “Roberto Clemente Award For Sports Excellence” medallion which has Minoso’s name engraved on the back. Housed within a uniquely done presentational wooden box; 1997 dated lucite award piece with “Minnie Minoso” lettered on base front and upright back reading in part, “Rec- ognition of Service to The Negro Leagues…1997”; larger piece (9.75” tall) with upright section of glass reading “In recognition of the courage, spirit, and excellence demonstrated as in the integration pioneer for the Chicago White Sox, Orestes Minnie Minoso...University of Illinois, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration Plannning Committee”; and homeplate shaped lucite piece with etched player likeness and “Minnie Minoso Branch Rickey Award Nominee 2001” text. Hint of light scat- 171 tered wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/ MT-NM ($100-$200)

173 2001 Chicago White Sox “Illinois Centennial Award.” Wooden plaque (9”x12”) with lengthy engraved text on front below the “Cen- tennial Awards Program” logo. Reads in part, “The Chicago White Sox, Founded in 1900, has contributed to the civic and economic heritage of the State of Illinois for over 100 years...” Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT-NM ($200-$400)

172 172 Lot of (3) 1989-1993 Minnie Minoso State and City proclama- tions and/or resolutions. Includes 1989 State of Illinois Senate Resolution honoring Minoso. Housed in original heavy stock cover with State seal on front; 1990 State of Tennessee Senate Joint Resolution on oversized parchment stock honoring the career and life of Minoso. In original heavy stock cover which has State seal on front; 1993 “Minnie Minoso For The National Hall of Fame Day In Chicago” Proclamation on Office of The Mayor letterhead. Signed “Richard M Daley” (possibly autopen) and housed in original blue faux leather folio. Touch of light wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM ($200-$400)

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174 Chicago White Sox autographs from the Minoso Collection (8 pieces). Includes Rawlings OAL baseball single signed by Frank Thomas and OML ball by Ozzie Guillen (scattered toning and other light wear); signed 8”x10” photos of Chico Carrasquel, Mark Buerhrle, Jose Contreras (slightly larger), Moose Skowron (inscribed to Minoso, slight imperfection), and John Danks (inscribed to Minoso); and commorative photo signed by Minnie Minoso and Alejandro de Aza whom are the only White Sox hitters with two homeruns hit on Opening Day at home (framed to 13.5”x16.5”). Ink and marker signatures rate 7 to 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX-NM ($200-$400) 174 Minoso Collection 51 176 176 2005 Minnie Minoso State of Illinois Lifetime Achievement Award and 2011 Minoso Day Proclamation. Includes ornate 2011 State of Il- linois “Minnie Minoso Day” Proclamation on oversized parchment stock with gold colored State seal at bottom left. Framed to 18”x24” and signed by the Secretary of State Jesse White and autopen signed by Governor Pat Quinn; “State of Illinois Lifetime Achievement Award” certificate dated September 29, 2005 in 10.5”x13” frame. A larger framed piece (16”x28”) 175 holds a related letter with which the award was sent along with an Illinois license plate which reads “Minoso.” Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: NM ($200-$400) 175 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox professional model/quality uniform c.1985-87. Pinstriped jersey with matching pants is done in throwback style and was likely intended for use in Old-Timers or similar/related events. Jersey has “Sox” logo on front and “9” on back below “Minoso” nameplate. MacGregor Sand-Knit tag appears in the collar with adjacent size (42) flag tag. Next to this is the “Designed & Tailored Ex- clusively” tag. Signed at lower front tail “Minnie Minoso” in black marker rating 8 out of 10. Matching pants are similarly tagged (size 34) and have “Minnie #9” written in the waistband. Evident usage wear throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($200-$400)

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177 178 Minnie Minoso autographed WCBF (World Childrens Baseball Fair) jersey and related material (incl. Sadaharu Oh/others baseballs). 177 Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox sweater and warm-up jerseys Includes Rawlings B.Brown OAL baseball signed by approx. (20) par- (1 autographed)c. 1980s. Includes red, white, and blue long sleeved zip- ticipants incl. Minoso and Sadaharu Oh (ink rating 7-8 out of 10, ball per front sweater which has “Sox” embroidered on the chest. Medalist has light/mild toning and hint of wear); powder blue mesh jersey by De- Sand-Knit tagging in collar notes size (Medium); red mesh batting prac- scente with “WCBF” across the front and “Minoso 9” on back. Signed tice style jersey with “Sox” across the front and number “9” on back. on lower front tail in black marker (8 out of 10) with usage wear evident Majestic tagged in collar and on the front tail which has been signed throughout; 1990 WCBF participants plaque (11.5”x14”); 1991, 93, and “Minnie Minoso” in marker rating 8 out of 10; blue mesh jersey done 94 WCBF event programs; 1993 souvenir 8.5”x11” artwork sheet; and in similar style which has “Minnie Minoso” written on front tail tag in additional piece dated 1991 which has Japanese language greeting inside vintage black marker. Varying degrees of use/wear throughout. Includes along with card picturing Hank Aaron and Sadaharu Oh. Varying de- LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Minoso fam- grees of wear throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter ily: EX ($200-$400) of provenance from the Minoso family: VG-NM ($200-$400) Minoso Collection 52 179

179 Lot of (4) Minnie Minoso presentational/award pieces related to Chicago. Includes heavy cast metal figural baseball with “Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities” logo on one side which is mounted atop wooden base with 1995 dated placard on front; related 2012 dated 180 wooden plaque from the same organization (12”x15”) reading in 180 Lot of (3) 2002-2008 Minnie Minoso presentational awards incl. part, “The Hallmark Award, Most Valuable Player...Minnie Minoso, choice bronze. Includes 2002 “History Makers” award bronze (approx. 12” In recognition of long and dedicated service to your community and tall) which is signed within the work by noted sculptor Preston Jackson; the City of Chicago.” Facsimile signature of Bill Pierce appears at 2007 “Di de las Leyendas Cubanas” presentational piece with glass insert lower right; lucite “Luminary Senior Award, 2004” (10.5” tall) from standing in wooden base; 2008 “Sam Lacy Pioneer Award” plaque (9”x10”) the “Chicago Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, to Minnie Minoso, Mr. as presented by NABJ Sports Task Force. Little mentionable wear. Includes White Sox...Richard M. Daley, Mayor.”; 2004 “City Club of Chi- letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT-NM ($300-$500) cago...Chairman Award” with Minoso’s name engraved. A large figural glass bird sits atop lucite base (approx. 12” tall) with bird having broken off and been reglued in place (some resulting residue) and some other wear/flaws. Touch of light wear unless otherwise mentioned. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: GD- NM ($200-$400)

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182 Lot of (4) Minnie Minoso presentational and/or award pieces. Includes 1988 dated Spanish language plaque (9”x12”) with Minoso’s name engraved which references his exemplary career; additional 1994 Spanish language piece done in the form of a clock with engraved metal placard noting that Minoso threw out a first pitch (12”x18”); “2008 Ley- enda Award” platter (18.5”x11”) reading “Minnie Minoso 181 Seven Time All Star, Presented by Latino Future Magazine; 181 2004 “Minnie Minoso Day” Proclamation with Richard Daley autographed pho- oversized lucite award piece (22” tall) reading “Red Cloud to. Includes black and white 8”x10” photo which has been signed “To Minnie Minoso, Athletic Fund, Chicago Sports Legend, Saturnino Orestes Best Wishes - your friend, Mayor Richard M Daley.” Silver marker signature rates 8 out Arrieta Armas Minnie Minoso...one of the legends that per- of 10; September 2, 2004 dated “Minnie Minoso Day” Proclamation on “Office Of petuates the excitement of Chicago sports, 1998” (touch of The Mayor” stationery. Framed to 12”x14” (touch of light wear to frame) with autopen light wear effects the year at bottom). Light scattered wear to signature from Daley at bottom. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of prov- a few pieces. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso enance from the Minoso family: NM ($300-$500) family: EX/MT-NM ($200-$400)

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183 Vintage pieces from the Minoso Collection incl. (3) autographed. Includes 1958 and 1962 Topps baseball cards, each signed “Minnie Mino- so” in blue marker rating 9 out of 10; pair of c.1940s-50s Exhibits post- 184 cards; 1954 issue of Sport Magazine; wire/press photo with 1955 dated 184 caption imprinted, signed by Minoso in marker rating 9 out of 10; vintage Minnie Minoso portrait sculpture by Humberto Busto. Exception- image of White Sox game in action (possibly a postcard) in 9”x11” frame; ally well executed cast head and shoulders likeness showing Minoso in and 1961 White Sox vs. Yankees scorecard (FR-GD). Varying degrees his White Sox uniform. Signed within the work, “Humberto Busto” and of wear throughout which is, in some cases, notably more pronounced. mounted to 18”x24” lucite backing with engraved placard reading, “Or- Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the estes Minoso.” Although the intended purpose remains unclear, the piece Minoso family: FR-EX ($200-$400) was clearly done at great expense and a very high level of skill. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX ($400-$600)

185 Significant Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox presentational retired number. Prestigious display piece is that which was presented by the Chicago White Sox upon the retirement of Minoso’s famed number “9.” The frame measures just over 18”x18” and houses a pinstriped cloth background on which “Mino- so 9” letters and number have been affixed. At the time of the 1983 ceremony it was only the third time the Franchise had so honored one of their past players. Though it may be somewhat unassuming in appearance, the historic impor- tance of this piece can not be overstated and it is likely that it is the first of it’s type to have to come to market. Includes letter of provenance from the Minoso family: EX/MT-NM ($1,000-$1,500)

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186 Willie Mays autographed baseball bat. Adirondack bat with his facsimile signature 187 burned into the barrel has been signed in blue marker rating 8 out of 10. Includes full LOA from JSA: NM ($300-$500) 187 Willie Mays single signed baseball. Rawlings B.Selig OML ball has been signed in fine point marker rating 8/9 out of 10. Includes COA from JSA and Mays authentication hologram is affixed: NM ($200-$400)

188 Yogi Berra “It Ain’t Over” single signed baseball. Rawl- ings B.Selig OML ball has been signed in ink rating 7/8-8 out of 10 and inscribed with his famed saying. Includes full LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM ($500-$750)

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56 189 Hank Aaron autographed Atlanta Braves jersey. Cooperstown Collection jersey by Majestic has been signed “Hank Aaron H.O.F. 82” in marker rating 8-8/9 out of 10. Includes COA from JSA: NM ($500-$750)

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190 Hank Aaron single signed baseball. Rawlings B.Selig OML ball has been signed in ink rating 8 out of 10. Includes COA from Hunt Auctions and there is a Steiner Authentication hologram affixed: NM ($200-$400)

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191 Stan Musial autographed large format Saturday Evening Post print. Substantial 30”x40” color reproduction (framed for display to slightly larger dimensions) has been signed on the front, “Stan Musial.” Blue marker signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Includes auction LOA from HUnt Auctions: NM ($300-$500)

57 192 Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders autographed photograph. Color 16”x20” has been signed in marker rating 9/10 out of 10. Framed for display to slightly larger dimensions and includes LOA from Hunt Auc- tions: NM/MT ($250-$500)

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193 Hank Aaron autographed baseball bat. Adirondack bat with his name block lettered into the barrel has been signed in blue marker rating 8/9 out of 10. Includes full LOA from JSA: NM ($400-$600)

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194 Stan Musial autographed baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat done in similar style to that which he would have used has been signed in marker rating 9 out of 10. Includes COA from JSA: NM ($400-$600)

195 Joe DiMaggio single signed baseball with “HOF 55” inscription. Rawlings G.Budig OAL baseball has been signed across the sweetspot, “Joe DiMaggio” with “HOF 55” noted in his hand below. Ink signature rates 8/9-9 out of 10. Ball displays the slightest hint of off white coloration mentioned for accuracy. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($400-$600)

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58 196 Mickey Mantle single signed baseball with “HOF 74” inscription. Rawlings B.Brown OAL baseball has been signed across the sweetspot, “Mickey Man- 197 tle” with “HOF 74” noted in his hand below. Ink signature rates 8 8/9 out of 197 Mickey Mantle single signed baseball. Rawlings 10. Ball displays a touch of B.Brown OAL ball has been signed in ink rating 8 out of light even toning. Includes 10. Touch of light toning to ball. Includes full LOA from LOA from Hunt Auctions: PSA/DNA: NM ($400-$600) EX/MT/NM ($400-$600)

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199 Ted Williams single signed baseball. Rawlings B.Brown OAL baseball has been signed in ink rating 8 out of 10. Touch of light toning and a hint of wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX/MT 198 ($300-$500)

198 Mickey Mantle autographed photograph. Col- or 8”x10” photo has been signed in marker rating 9 199 out of 10 and inscribed “NO.7.” Framed for display. Includes full LOA from JSA: NM ($200-$400)

59 James “Nixey” Callahan Collection

The following lots 215 & 216 originate from the personal collection of James “Nixey” Callahan. Callahan was a former professional baseball player, manager, and entrepreneur from the 1890s through the first quarter of the 20th century. Notably, Callahan took part in the famed 1913-14 World Tour which featured members of the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants and spanned over five continents and 38,000 miles. Callahan’s wife, Josephine, chronicled the amazing voyage in her personal journal inclusive of numerous autographs and details regarding the Tour. The items are being consigned to the auction directly by the Callahan family.

215 Important 1913-14 White Sox and Giants World Tour journal with numerous player and dignitary autographs. Red leather tri-fold travel journal is gilt lettered “My Trip Abroad” on the front with the name “Mrs. James Callahan” on the interior. A handwritten account including detail related to travel, games, and players, as dutifully recorded by the wife of Man- ager James Callahan, fills a good number of the interior pages. Also inside are (4) pages of autographs which include players, their wives, and other participants. Notable signers incl. Buck Weaver, Jim Thorpe, Tris Speaker, Red Faber, Bill Klem, Mike Donlin, Germany Schaefer, Lee Magee, Bunny Hearne, Ivy Wingo,Tom Daly, and Steve Evans. Additionally, there are several other signatures incl. Charles Comiskey, John McGraw, Sam Crawford, Hooks Wiltse, and Larry Doyle. These particular autographs are currently under review to confirm whether signed by the individuals or their respective spouses and will be updated within our online description prior to the auction. Ink/pencil handwriting and signatures rate 7 to 8 out of 10. Book itself has mild general handling wear with some chipping and very small tears to exterior leather casement. Includes full LOA from JSA and a letter of provenance from the Callahan family: Book: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($10,000-$15,000)

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216 1913-14 Chicago White Sox and New York Giants World Tour commemorative program plus (2) Damon Runyon autographed books. Sel- dom offered period publication done just after the return of tour participants and released in 1914 by S.Black Willsden & Co., Chicago. Generously illustrated with pictures throughout along with text detailing the trip. Bound in gilt lettered faux leather with some wear and small tears visible on the heavy paper stock covers and some interior pages; pair of books by Damon Runyon, each signed on the first inside page incl. “Rhymes of The Firing Line” which is inscribed to Jimmy Callahan and “Tents of Trouble” which is inscribed to his wife. Signatures are done in 1910s era fountain pen and rate 8-8/9 out of 10. Light handling and general age wear to books with some separation of bound edge to the first: GD-EX ($500-$750)

60 Estate Collection of Vintage Pennants

The following lot numbers 217-219 represent a small but notable estate collection of vintage souvenir pennants dating to the early part of the 20th century. The pennants were discovered some time ago in the Chicago region and are being offered for the first time publicly.

217 Lot of (7) c.1900s-10s mixed theme pennants. includes a pair of nicer oversized University of Illinois and University of Chicago pennants; (2) smaller which read “Austin” and “AHS 07” (presumably Austin High School); and (3) others (smaller) which read “Crown Point”, “Toledo”, and “Ohio.” Varying degrees of wear throughout: GD/VG-EX ($400-$600)

218 Rare early Detroit Tigers pennant c.1910s. Oversized orange and black felt pennant (40” long) has “Detroit” team name lettered on. Displayed on the left side is a tigers’ head which is done on leather with details burned in by hand. Fully intact 217 and in fine overall condition with some scattered moth holes and light wrinkles: EX-EX/MT ($1,500-$2,500)

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219 Rare early Chicago Cubs pennant c.1910s. Oversized purple and yellow felt pennant (40” long) has “Cubs” team name lettered on. Displayed on the left side is a batter done on leather with details burned in by hand. Strong overall condition with moth holes scattered throughout and a touch of light discoloration: VG-EX ($1,500-$2,500)

6161 220 Johnny Mostil professional model baseball bat c.1926-29. Spalding brand “Hand Turned” bat with Mostil facsimile signature burned into the barrel measures 34.5” long and weighs 39.9oz. Heavily used with ball, contact, 220 and cleat marks throughout the barrel which has a pair of initials carved in. A large portion of the handle is wrapped in vintage tape. A rare bat dating to the era in which Mostil twice lead the League in stolen bases (1925 and 26). Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and there is a MEARS authentication sticker affixed (letter not present however a grade of “A7” is listed in the online database): EX ($300-$500)

222 1917 Chicago White Sox scorecard. Original scorecard issued for game played at Comiskey Park vs. Ty Cobb and the Detroit Tigers. Very nice overall condition with minimal wear and a light vertical center fold which has been well pressed out through years of flat storage. The year “1917” is written at lower right front in period fountain pen. Unscored with the exception of a handful of pencil notations: EX ($200-$400)

221 221 1912 and 1913 Chicago White Sox scorecards. In- cludes 1912 issued for game played at Comiskey Park vs. the Washington Senators. Wear to corners and edges throughout with some small chips, tears, and faint creases. Mild to 222 moderate discoloration/spotting to covers and there is an 223 July 30, 1922 White Sox vs. Yankees erased “1912” pencil notation on front. Scorecard page is scorecard and ticket stubs. Original pro- neatly filled in and loose with small area missing from one gram issued for game played at Comiskey corner (FR/GD); 1913 issued for game played vs. New York Park, won by Chicago 6-5. In total, (6) Yankees. Touch of light to mild wear with a well pressed out Hall of Famers took the field incl. Babe vertical fold down center and some general toning. Neatly Ruth, Homerun Baker, Eddie Collins, and scored in pencil on loose scorecard page (EX): FR/GD and Ray Schalk. Scorecard remains in fine over- EX ($300-$500) all condition with a hint of light handling and age wear and small period date notation on upper front cover. Included pair of ticket stubs are mounted to scrapbook page backing with pencil date notations below. One stub has the game date printed on, we can not state with certainty that the other is from this exact game. Fronts show minimal wear with some toning to dated example: EX-EX/MT ($150-$250) 224 1920-1924 Chicago White Sox scorecards (4). Origi- nal scorecards issued for games played at Comiskey Park. Includes 1920, unscored vs. Yankees, with mild handling and general age related wear incl. horizontal fold, small front cover edge tear, and some very minor pitting/loss on back cover; 1921, unscored vs. Yankees, with handling and age related wear and water damage (scorecard page is loose); 223 1923, neatly scored vs Tigers, with handling and age related wear incl. some chipping and spotting; and 1924, scored vs. Tigers, in strong overall condition with the exception of several folds which have been well pressed out over years of flat storage: GD-EX with one lesser ($300-$500) 224

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227 1931-1940 Chicago White Sox scorecards (10). Nice run as issued for games played at Comiskey Park incl. 1931 scored vs. 225 Senators, 1932 scored vs. Indians, 1933 scored vs. Cubs, 1934 225 July 24, 1927 White Sox partially scored vs. Senators, 1935 unscored vs. Indians, 1936 vs. Yankees scorecard - Ruth hits scored vs. Indians, 1937 unscored vs. A’s, 1938 scored vs. Tigers, his 31st homerun. Original score- 1939 unscored vs. Indians, and 1940 unscored vs. Tigers (with card issued for game played at 226 boxscores glued inside). Varying degrees of handling/age related Comiskey Park remains in fine 226 1925-1930 Chicago White Sox score- wear and toning with avg. piece in VG/EX condition and only overall condition with a hint of cards (4). Original scorecards issued for (1) falling lower than stated range (1931, FR): GD-EX with (1) light natural handling wear and games played at Comiskey Park. Includes lesser ($300-$500) toning. A faint vertical crease at 1925, unscored vs. A’s, with corner/edge center has been well pressed out wear, small date notation on top of front through years of flat storage. Un- cover and tear on back, and partially intact scored with “July 24” notation bound edge; 1926, partially scored vs. Tigers, written at top front. Included with light toning and light/mild wear, and newsprint clipping notes that in a vertical fold at center (more pronounced the 1st inning “Babe made the when viewed from back); 1928, scored vs. longest hit ever swatted inside the Indians on loose center page, with light new Comiskey” and “in the third general handling wear and date notating he knocked the longest homer on cover; and 1930, unscored vs. Yankees, in the history of the park.” Ruth with light toning, touch of wear, faint verti- would go on to set the single cal fold, and date notation on front: GD-EX season homerun record in one ($300-$500) of baseball’s most fabled seasons: EX-EX/MT ($150-$250) 228 1939-1947 Chicago White Sox scorecards and related pieces (14). In- cludes regular issue scorecards from 1939 (scored vs. Yankees), 229 1940 (unscored vs. 229 Chicago White Sox related sheet music c.1907-08. In- Yankees), 1941 (un- cludes c.1907 “The White Sox March” as dedicated to Charles scored vs. Yankees, Comiskey with ornate cover design incorporating his image along pencil note on cover), with portraits of team members. The piece retains fine overall 1942 (unscored vs. display value with wear to edges which includes creases and small Red Sox), 1943 (un- tears. The interior page is effected to greater degree along right scored vs. A’s), 1944 edge; c.1908 “Between You And Me” which pictures Joe Tinker (scored vs. Senators), and Johnny Evers on the cover. This piece is largely split along 1945 (scored vs. A’s), bound edge and similar type edge wear with a chip missing at 228 1946 (scored vs. Red upper left front: GD-VG ($400-$600) Sox), 1947 (unscored vs. Indians), and 1948 (scored vs. Tigers); “Chicago Sun” scorecards for 1942 (scored vs. Cubs) and 1943 (partially scored vs. Red Sox); “Chicago Daily News” double sided c.1945-46 scorecard (unscored vs. Yankees); and “Diamond-Graph” advertising handbill promoting their electronic scoreboards with an example shown listing White Sox vs. A’s game results. Varying degrees of general handling and age related wear throughout: GD-EX ($300-$500)

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230 Early Chicago White Sox pennant with related photograph c.1910-20. Scarce full sized red felt pennant with screened on graphics displays mild soiling and wear with small chip missing at end of pointed tip. Included black and white press photograph (approx. 6”x10”) shows famed owner Charles Comiskey seated within his home ballpark in the period with a similar pennant being held by a young fan. The image has several markings and older newsprint captions affixed, the earliest of which is dated 1936: GD-VG ($1,000-$1,500)

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231 Rare c.1930s Luke Appling professional model baseball bat (side written Ben Chapman). Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with “Appling” block lettered into the barrel measures 34.5” long and weighs 34oz. Strong usage wear evident throughout with a handle crack. The bat is side written in grease pencil, “34oz. Ben Chapman 5-29-39” indicating return to the factory to be used as a model for future orders. Accordingly, it was then vault marked “C10” on either end. Although they would not play on the same team until the 1941 White Sox season, Appling and Chapman had crossed paths before when both represented the American League at the 1936 All-Star Game. It was likely at this point, or another meeting, that Chapman secured one of Appling’s bats and took such a liking to the model that he asked it be used as the template for his future orders. A notably rare bat with Appling pro model examples seldom offered. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($4,000-$6,000)

64 232 1936 Chicago White Sox team signed Jack Hayes professional model bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with Hayes facsmile signature burned into the barrel measures 35” long and weighs 33oz. It has been signed by (17) incl. Luke Ap- pling, Jimmie Dykes, Monty Stratton, Luke Sewell, Dixie Walker, and others. Pe- riod fountain pen signatures rate 7-8 out of 10. Nice use can found throughout with 232 mild grain swelling to the barrel which has visible ball/hit marks. The handle was scored for grip and a crack repaired with 233 Chicago several vintage nails. Uncommon auto- White Sox pennant graphed piece offering outstanding display c.1930s-40s. Green felt qualities. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- pennant measuring 26” tions: Sigs. EX/MT, Bat EX long has screened on ($500-$1,000) team name and uncommon crossed bats and 233 ball logo. Light toning and mild wear to include several tack holes and some minor creases to material near pointed end. There is some degree of loss to each of the (4) tassels: GD-VG ($200-$400)

234 Chicago White Sox pennant c.1930s-40s. Yellow felt pennant measuring 26” long has screened on team name and uncommon color tinted logo. Strong overall condition with a hint of light natural age 234 related wear: EX/MT-NM ($200-$400)

234a Chicago White Sox souvenir pennant c.1940s. Vibrant royal blue pennant with Comiskey Stadium scene graphics: EX ($100-$200)

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235 Lot of (25) Chicago White Sox autographed c.1930s George Burke photographs. Choice grouping of period 4”x6” photographs, each signed by the player depicted with all but (1) done in vintage fountain pen. Notables incl. Ted Lyons (“With kindest regards to my Roomie”), Jimmie Dykes, Luke Sewell (pers), Monty Stratton, Gee Walker, Rip Radcliff, John White- head, and others. Signatures rate 8 out of 10 on average with (1) or (2) lesser. Touch of light natural toning and wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: Avg. EX/MT ($500-$1,000)

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65 236 236 1935 Chicago White Sox panoramic team photographic. Large format sepia toned photograph showing team members at Spring Training incl. Hafey, Simmons, Appling, Lyons, and Sewell. Each is identified within the work below their likeness and it is similarly titled at top. Housed within a vintage 9”x40” frame with light visible toning. The extreme right end has a few darker spots and small flaws (all situated within the white borders): VG- EX ($500-$1,000)

237 237 1930 Chicago White Sox panoramic team premium photograph. Nicely done piece having images of (27) team members incl. Moe Berg, Red Faber, Ted Lyons, and Ed Walsh. Marked at the top, “Compliments of Blue Ribbon Malt” below block letter titling. Presently displayed within 12”x37” frame, a series of wrinkles and light creases throughout the glossy stock are likely the result of flattening after years of rolled storage. One more slightly pronounced defect appears on the Moe Berg likeness however we can not determine the extent to which it effects the piece due to framing: GD-VG ($400-$600)

239 Lew Fonseca professional 238 model baseball bat side written 1934. Louisville Slugger 125 model baseball bat with Fonseca 238 Luke Sewell professional model baseball bat c.1930s (side written Jack Hayes). Louisville Slugger 125 facsimile signature burned into model baseball bat with Sewell facsimile signature burned into the barrel measures 34.75” long and weighs 33oz. the barrel measures 34” long and Side written in grease pencil “Jack. Hayes” with a 1935 date indicating that Sewell’s team mate returned to bat weighs 34.2oz. Strong evident to Louisville Slugger to be used a template for his future orders. Strong usage wear evident throughout with ball, usage wear with ball, stitch, and stitch, and cleat marks visible along with a vintage nail repaired handle crack. A notably rare bat with relation to cleat marks scattered about the Sewell as placed in the hands of one of his contemporaries. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX barrel. Side written in grease pen- ($400-$600) cil with Fonseca’s name and 1934 date along with “Chicago Am. Lea” team name. A handle crack has been professionally repaired and it is likely that some other cos- metic restorative work was done. A choice example placed directly in the hands of the one time Batting 239 Champion. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($500-$750)

66 Chicago Cubs Items

The following lot numbers 240-259 represent a selection of items with relation to the Chicago Cubs. Along with the White Sox, the Cubs remain to date one of the most beloved teams in the history of the game with a passionate fan base and storied past. The grouping includes several unique pieces of significance most notably a 1945 National League Championship ring.

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242 241 1932 World Series sou- 242 1938 World Series program. Unscored venir miniature bat. Louisville program from game played at Yankee Stadium Slugger mini-bat (18”) has been between the Chicago Cubs and New York Yan- block lettered on the barrel, “So- kees. Fairly minor age/handling wear, with only venir World Series, Cubs vs Yan- light cover discoloration. Very clean interior, kees, 1932.” Attached is small with exception to a few small pencil notations period blue felt “Chicago” pen- on the scorecard pages: EX/MT ($200-$400) nant. Touch of light surface discoloration and wear to bat; mild 240 toning/wrinkles to pennant: EX 240 1932 World Series Game (3) ticket stub - Babe Ruth ($100-$200) “Called Shot.” Desirable original ticket stub as issued for Oc- tober 1, 1932 game played at Wrigley Field displays bright color with some mild wear and light creasing to front. Back has areas of loss and mounting residue throughout: GD-VG display value ($1,000-$1,500)

243 1932 World Series program. Scored in pencil from Game 4 played at Wrigley Field 244 in which the New York Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs by a score of 13-6 to win the series. 244 1958 Chicago Cubs team autographed Earle Combs and Tony Lazzeri baseball. W.Giles NL ball signed by (26) includ- both homered for the Yankees, ing Bob Scheffing, Ernie Banks, Lee Walls, Walt with Lou Gehrig adding 3-RBI. Moryn, Bob Thomson, Don Elston, Bill Henry, Program has fairly light handling Cal Neeman, Dave Hillman, Dale Long, Al wear (slightly more wear along the Dark, and others. Signatures rate 6/7 to 9/10 spine), along with some minor (avg 8) out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt areas of discoloration inside: EX Auctions: EX/MT ($250-$500) ($500-$750)

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245 Extremely scarce Peanuts Lowery 1945 Chicago Cubs National League Championship ring. The 1945 National season was finally to be “the year” for baseball fans on the North Side of Chicago. After besting the might St. Louis Cardinals to capture the NL pennant the Cubbies took a 2 games to 1 lead in the World Series over the Detroit Tigers with the series headed back to Chicago. It appeared as though the championship drought was about to end. Enter Mr. Williams “Billy Goat” Sianis (Owner of Chicago’s famed Billy Goat Tavern). Sianis had purchased two tickets to Game #4 at Wrigley Field, one for himself and one for “Murphy” his pet Billy Goat. Based on the uncomfortable “aroma” emitted from Murphy the Wrigley Field ushers asked Sianis to leave the stadium. As legend and local lore have it, Sianis was said to have exclaimed that “The Cubs ain’t gonna win no more. The Cubs will never win a World Series so long as the goat is not allowed in Wrigley Field.” The rest was history as the Cubs lost 3 of the next 4 games to lose the Series and the “Curse of the Billy Goat” was born.

The offered 1945 Chicago Cubs NL Championship ring represents the first documented example to have been sold at public auction. Handsome 14K gold ring fashioned in the classic style of other 1940s era championship rings having a central inset diamond set within a red field. Diamond is sur- rounded by gold lettering inlaid on blue enamelwork, “National League Champions”. Side panels feature ornate baseball décor with crossed bats, glove, and ball having “Cubs” titling at top. 1945 dating is found (across both side panels, 19 and 45) near the top portion. Interior ring band is properly marked 14K with “Peanuts Lowery” name engraved within. Overall condition is outstanding with some relatively minor surface wear predominantly to the top panel. The scarcity of war time championship rings, particularly NL or AL titles, is well established. The extreme rarity of this particular ring may well be explained by a combination of factors not limited to war time economics, low player salaries, limited desirability, and the fact that players themselves were required to purchase the rings. This factor is clearly referenced in Baseball’s Natural: The Eddie Waitkus Story by John Theodore (page 32). Here the author states that “Waitkus even owned a Cubs National League Championship ring, although he was in Japan when the Cubs were winning the pennant. Cubs Owner P.K. Wrigley had the championship ring designed especially for his players-he was proud of his team. But he was not totally benevolent; the players had to purchase the rings.”

Highly coveted vintage championship ring which ranks among the most sought after of any ring for its type of the era. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- tions: EX ($20,000-$30,000) Chicago Cubs Items 68 246 1969 Chicago Cubs team signed photograph. 247 Lot of (3) Harry Caray auto- Black and white 8”x10” photo has been signed by graphed pieces. Includes hardcover copy (23) incl. Banks, Santo, Jenkins, Kessinger, Wil- of the book “Holy Cow” signed on the liams, and others. Black marker signatures generally title page, “Hope you enjoyed Holy Cow!! rate 8 to 9 out of 10 with (1) lesser. Includes LOA Harry Caray”; pair of 8”x10” color pho- from Hunt Auctions: NM ($200-$400) tos, each signed in marker “Holy Cow! Harry Caray.” Ink and marker signatures rate 7/8-9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($200-$400)

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248 Ernie Banks professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model baseball with Banks facsimile signature burned into the barrel measures 35” long and weighs 31.6oz. Model number “S2” is factory stamped in the knob which has a vintage “14” player number written on in marker. Strong usage wear evident throughout with ball/contact marks to the barrel which has some grain swelling and separation. Scraps of vintage tape remain on the handle which appears to have a small repaired crack. A very nice example dating the heart of Mr. Cubs’ storied career in Chicago. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($5,000-$7,500)

249 Harry Caray and Jack Brickhouse single signed baseballs. Includes Rawlings W.White ONL baseball signed “Holy Cow! Harry Caray”; L.Coleman ONL baseball signed “Jack Brickhouse” and inscribed “Cooperstown 1983.” Ink signatures 249 rate 7/8-8 out of 10, light scattered toning to balls. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- tions: EX/MT ($200-$400) Chicago Cubs Items 69 251

251 Ron Santo autographed c.1970s signature model baseball bat. Vintage store model bat measuring 33” long has been signed “Ron Santo” in marker rating 8 out of 10. Unused with a hint of light surface and handling wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX/MT-NM ($100-$200)

250 250 Harry Caray autographed photograph. Black and white 8”x10” matted and framed photo has been signed in black marker rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($100-$200)

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252 Ernie Banks autographed and inscribed baseball bat. Adirondack model bat signe din blue sharpie by Banks along with his trademark saying, “Let’s Play Two!”. Signature and inscription rate 10 out of 10. Includes COA from PSA/DNA: NM-MT ($300-$500)

254 Ernie Banks autographed Mitchell & Ness 1969 style Chi- 253 cago Cubs home throwback jersey. High quality size 48 jersey signed by Banks in blue marker. 253 Ernie Banks single signed and inscribed Signature rates 8 out of 10. Jer- baseball. Selig MLB baseball signed on the sey remains unworn with origi- sweet spot by Banks with classic “Let’s Play nal tags still attached. Includes Two” inscription on top panel. Signature and LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM notation rate 10 out of 10. Includes LOA ($300-$500) from Hunt Auctions: NM--MT ($200-$400)

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255 Ernie Banks single signed baseball 256 with statistical inscriptions. Very fine example signed on Coleman NL ball in blue 256 Ernie Banks autographed baseball bat. 34” Adirondack 302 Ernie Banks model bat signed by ink with numerous statistical inscriptions on Banks in blue marker with “Mr. CUB” inscription. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes COA from all panels of the baseball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA (matching serial #ed sticker is affixed to the bat): NM ($200-$400) Hunt Auctions and COA/Original box from Reggie Jackson Co: NM ($400-$600)

Chicago Cubs Items 70 257 Ernie Banks autographed Mitchell & Ness 1969 style Chicago Cubs road throwback jersey. High quality size 40 jersey signed by Banks in blue marker. Sig- nature rates 8/9 out of 10. Jersey remains unworn with original tags still attached. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($300-$500)

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258 Unique President Barack Obama autographed Chicago Cubs jersey. Custom made Chi- cago Cubs model jersey with “Obama 08” on the back signed in black sharpie by President Obama underneath. Signature presents very nicely rating 8/9 out of 10. Highly uncommon offering of a Presidential signed jersey of any type with the offered example being the only President Obama specimen we have encountered. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA: NM ($2,000-$4,000)

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259 President Barack Obama autographed B.Selig MLB baseball. President Obama signed the sweet spot in black marker. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Very fine example 259 presenting in outstanding condition grade. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM 245 ($1,000-$2,000)

End of Chicago Cubs Items 71 260 1940 Ted Lyons Chicago 261 Chicago White Sox White Sox presentational sta- souvenir hat c.1940s. Wo- dium blanket. Large royal blue ven straw hat has a red band wool blanket measuring 52”x72” applied the front which is as presented to Ted Lyons during lettered, “Chicago White celebrations honoring his service Sox.” A small felt “Play Ball” to the Chicago White Sox. The patch, with crossed bats dé- date “Sept 1, 1940” and “Chicago cor, is situated above. Essen- White Sox” are lettered in white tially unused with a touch of on opposite corners and his uni- very minor age related wear form number “16” appears at the 261 and a hint of light discolor- center. Fine overall condition with ation: EX/MT some natural age related toning ($100-$200) and wear including a few moth holes: VG-EX ($400-$600)

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263 1940 Chicago White Sox team autographed Ted Lyons presentational bat. 262 Louisville Slugger 125 model bat is lettered “Elmer The Great Lyons From 1940 White Sox” on the barrel end. The bat was presented to Lyons on Ted Lyons Day in 1940 and has been signed by (27) players including Jimmie Dykes, Luke Ap- 262 Chicago White Sox vintage pennant, c.1940s. Rare 28.5” pling, Mule Haas, Muddy Ruel, Monty Stratton, and others. Signatures rate 7 to burgundy pennant with vibrant yellow graphics and lettering. Just 8 out of 10 with a few done in ink that bled at the time of signing. Touch of light a hint of wear, with tassels still attached: NM ($100-$300) surface wear otherwise. Originates from the personal collection of Ted Lyons and includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: Bat EX/MT, Sigs. EX-NM ($750-$1,000)

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264 1940, 41, and 44 Chicago White Sox team signed baseballs (3). Reach 264a 1933 Chicago White Sox team autographed baseball. Wm. Official American League baseballs incl. 1940 with (25) sigs incl. Lyons, Ap- Harridge AL ball signed by approx. (22) players incl. Lyons, Ap- pling, Stratton, and Dykes in fountain pen generally rating 6 to 8 out of 10 with pling, Haas, Wyatt, and Al Simmons. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10 small number lesser. Ball has toned coat of shellac applied and scattered wear; with most of fading segmented to one panel. Includes LOA from 1941 with (26) incl. Appling, Stratton, Kolloway, and Ruel. Dykes and perhaps Hunt Auctions: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range PR-EX/MT ($400- (1) or (2) others appear clubhouse. Signatures rate 5 to 7 out of 10, ball has $600) toned coat of shellac and some very minor wear; 1944 with (23) incl. Dykes, Lopat, and Cucinnello in fountain pen rating 7/8 out of 10 (1 lesser). Ball has light/mild toning and few spots of discoloration. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- tions: Overall EX ($400-$600)

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265 High grade 1948 Chicago White Sox team signed baseball. Reach W.Harridge OAL baseball has been signed by (27) incl. Appling, 267 Faber (Coach), Lyons, Gumpert, and others. Fountain pen signatures rate 8 to 9/10 out of 266 267 Comiskey Park stadium seat. Original 10. Ball is just a shade off white and retains 266 1942 Chicago White Sox advertising broad- wood and cast iron free standing as removed well defined stampings. Unusually strong con- side. Very sharp period piece listing a schedule of following the 1990 season. Retains the ma- dition. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: home games, amidst related text, below images of jority of it’s original upper painted surface NM ($200-$400) team members. Measures 14”x22” which a hint with some mild wear/pitting as consistent of light corner/edge wear and a few very minor with long term outdoor use. Includes COA spots of discoloration. The first example we have from the Chicago White Sox: EX handled: EX ($300-$500) ($300-$500)

268 Chicago White Sox related autographed large format display piece c.1940-50s. Oversized circular display piece (33” across) pictures a uniformed White Sox player on front whom is presumed to be catcher Buck Crouse. On the back are (15) signatures incl. Joe DiMaggio, Phil Wrigley, Red Faber, Tony Piet, Luke Appling, Ted Lyons, Ray Schalk, Johnny Mostil, Joe McCarthy, and several non-players. Presumed to relate to a banquet or other function where it was on display with signers likely attendees. The back has been fitted with mat board which has a display window cut to show the autographs. Affixed to this are a number of printed stat sheets and biographies. Mild wear to edges and other isolated areas throughout with some pinholes throughtout front and scratches over the autographs. Ink signatures rate 6/7 to 8 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: VG-EX ($500-$1,000)

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269 Luke Appling autographed basebal bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model A60 bat done in similar style to that which he would have used has been signed “Luke Appling.” Black marker signature rates 9-9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and there are JSA and PSA/DNA authentication labels affixed (COAs not present): NM ($200-$300)

270 1952 Chicago White Sox team signed baseball. Reach W.Harridge OAL baseball has been signed by (31) incl. Fox, Minoso, Carrasquel, Lollar, Pierce, and others. Period fountain pen signatures rate 7 to 8 out of 10, ball has toned coat of shellac appied. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: Sigs. EX/MT-NM, Ball VG-EX ($200-$400)

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272 271 Scarce 1952 Jack Marshall Negro League East-West All-Star Game “Grand Old Timer” 272 Nellie Fox autographed publication photograph. award. Presentational wooden plaque (approx. 7.5”x10”) having affixed cast metal figural Color 8”x9.25” publication page image has been signed batter and engraved metal placard reading “Honoring A Grand Old Timer Of Baseball Jack “Nelson Fox” in ink rating 8 out of 10. Framed for Marshall…20th Annual East-West Game, Comiskey PK, Aug 17-1952.” Marshall had then display to slightly larger dimensions with no visible been involved in Negro League baseball for nearly (35) years playing for a number of different wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX/MT-NM teams including the Chicago Union Giants and Chicago American Giants. The All-Star Game ($200-$400) itself had a long and storied history with much of it rooted in Chicago dating back to the first Annual event held in Comiskey Park in 1933. A notably rare piece and one of only a handful of similar type items to have surfaced: EX-EX/MT ($1,000-$2,000)

274 Nelson Fox autographed photo. Choice black and white publication page image has been signed “Nelson Fox” in bold blue ink rating 8/9 out of 10. Mounted to 3”x5” card having been matted and framed for display in fine overall condition. Includes full LOA from PSA/ DNA: Sig. NM ($250-$500)

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273 Rare c.1950s Nellie Fox attributed Chicago White Sox professional model hat with prototype helmet insert. Classic cap done in deep blue with red and white embroidered “Sox” team logo. A “Wilson Professional Cap” manufacturers tag remains on the interior leather band which has size “7” stamped on the underside. Inside is an exceedinly rare early batting helmet like plastic insert with brown leather padding. Both this insert and the cap itself have the player number “2” written on in period marker. The pair remain in outstanding overall condition with light general usage and age related wear. ($2,000-$4,000)

74 275 Fine Nelson Fox professional model baseball bat c.1955-56. Louisville Slugger 125 model baseball bat with Fox facsimile signature burned into the barrel measures 33” long and weighs 32.2oz. Model number “C12” has been factory stamped in the knob. Substantial usage wear can be found throughout with mild grain swelling to the barrel which is covered in ball stitch, contact, and cleat marks. The offered bat can traced through factory records to orders placed and shipped only during the 1955 and 56 seasons; years in which he hit .311 and .296, respectively, and made (2) of his (12) total All-Star Game appearances. It was the heart of his (14) year run with the White Sox during which he won (3) Gold Gloves and earned the 1959 American League MVP Award while leading his team 275 to the pennant. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions, MEARS (graded “A8”), and PSA/DNA: EX ($2,000-$4,000)

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276 Very rare 1959 Chicago White Sox AL Champs pennant. 29” dark 277 1959 Chicago White Sox AL Champs pennant. Rare 28” blue pen- blue pennant with team roster scroll at the left, along with colorful graphic nant with team roster scroll at the left, along with a very colorful player and bold white lettering. Slightly rounded tip, with only minor wear oth- graphic above Comiskey Park. Only minor wear other than some staining erwise: EX-EX/MT ($200-$300) on the white letters: EX-EX/MT ($100-$200)

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279 Don Kolloway autographed c.1950s professional model baseball 278 bat. Adirondack 302 model bat with Kolloway name block lettered into the barrel measures 35” long and weighs 33.2oz. Model number “88A” has been factory stamped in the knob which has small “34oz” notation. 278 1959 Chicago White Sox team photo pennant. 29.5” American Outstanding usage wear evident throughout with ball, stitch, and rack League Champions pennant featuring the White Sox team photo. Front marks. Signed in black marker rating 8 out of 10. Includes LOA from shows fairly minor wear, other than some cracking below the photo. Back Hunt Auctions: EX ($300-$500) has some toning on the paper backing of the photo: EX ($100-$200)

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280 Sherm Lollar professional model baseball bat c.1950s. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with Lollar facsimile signature burned into the barrel measures 35” long and weighs 32.2oz. Model number “R43” is stamped in the knob which has “10” player number written on. Strong usage wear visible throughout the barrel which is covered in ball and stitch marks. There is a small crack to upper handle which is not visible when the bat is posi- tioned for display. Overall, an outstanding example from this key White Sox team member who made (7) All-Star Game appearances and earned the first Gold Glove awarded to a catcher. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400-$600)

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281 1959 Chicago White Sox American League Champions commemorative black bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat, finished in black, has impressed titling and team member facsimile signatures throughout. A high grade example in very fine overall condition with just a few extremely minor scattered flaws (largely mentioned for accuracy): EX/MT-NM ($500-$750)

283 Lot of (2) c.1950s Chicago White Sox pennants. Pair of fell sized felt pennants incl. red example which has just a hint of light wear. Other has some more pronounced areas of wear and discoloration along the left edge: GD/VG and EX/ MT ($200-$400)

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282 Lot of (2) 1959 Chicago White Sox “Champs” pennants. Very sharp pair commemorating the 1959 A.L. 284 1959 World Series Championship season. Includes rare black felt example “Go Go Sox” souvenir which has team roster scroll at left side along with a batter hat. Period straw hat has graphic and titling and green pennant with “I Was There” wrap around silk band text. Both remain in fine overall condition with a few min- which is imprinted on the ute scattered flaws (mostly notably a small spot of discolor- front in white, “Go Go ation on left edge of green pennant): EX/MT Sox 1959 World Series.” ($200-$400) Very nice overall condition with some natural age and limited wear: EX ($100-$200) 284

76 285 Nelson Fox professional model baseball bat c.1963. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with Fox facsimile signature in the barrel measures 34.5” long and weighs 35.6oz. Factory stamped in the knob is “C12” with this model, in such substantive weight, only noted on ordering records as shipped in 1963. Strong usage wear with ball and contact marks evident throughout the barrel along with a few scattered rack marks. The handle has been shaved down for grip and possibly to reduce weight. In his last of (14) seasons with the White Sox, Fox was winding down a Hall of Fame career during which he earned (3) Gold Gloves, the 1959 A.L. MVP Award, and made (15) All-Star appearances. A choice example with special note to single season pinpointed dating. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,500-$2,500) 286 Late 1950s Nelson Fox attributed Chicago White Sox professional model 285 hat with related autographed photo. Black hat has the classic “Sox” team logo embroidered in red outlined white stitch. “Tim McAuliffe” tag remains on the interior leather band which is stamped with the “KM Pro Cap” logo and size, “7.” An included 5”x7” color photo (date stamped 1961 on back) has been signed “Best Wishes, Nelson Fox” in ink rating 8 out of 10. Fox is shown with two men, one of whom is the gentleman to whom he gave the hat and in whose possession it remained for many years. The individual had a life long interest in baseball and even played years earlier as supported by a trio of letters sent to him in 1948 in response to requests for Major League tryouts (from Reds and Giants). The hat displays usage and some general age related wear and remains one of only a few of this rare and desirable style to have surfaced. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and above referenced paperwork: Hat EX, Photo EX/MT ($1,000-$3,000)

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287 Vintage “Go Go” White Sox pennant, c.1950s. 29” red pennant 288 1959 Chicago White Sox AL Champs pennant. Rare 29.5” bur- with white lettering and player graphics at the left. Only light wear, with gundy pennant with team roster scroll at the left, along with multiple some minor imperfections on the lettering: EX/MT-NM ($100-$200) graphics including the White Sox logo, Lake Michigan, and the Chicago skyline. Sharp tip, with just a hint of minor wear: NM ($100-$200)

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289 1959 Chicago White Sox “I Was There” pennant. 29” red pennant with white lettering: “I was there!!” “1959 Champs” “Chicago White Sox”. Just a hint of very minor wear, with tassels still attached: NM ($100-$200)

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290 Lot of (4) vintage Chicago White Sox pennants. Includes c.1960s 29.5” White Sox pennant with Comiskey Park graphic (NM), 30” 1965 White Sox team photo pennant (EX/MT-NM), 30” 1968 White Sox team photo pennant (EX/MT-NM), and 30” 1969 White Sox pennant (EX/ MT). Range: EX/MT-NM ($125-$250)

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291 1959 Chicago White Sox team signed vintage book. Hard- cover “The Go Go Chicago White Sox” book (1960 print date) has been signed on the inside cover and first page by (20) members of their Championship team. Notables incl. Wynn, Minoso, Aparicio, Callison, Doby, Lopez, and Pierce. All done in ink rating 8-9 out of 10. Book has some light general handling and age wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: Sigs. NM, Book EX-EX/MT ($200-$400)

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292 1959 Chicago White Sox American League Champions team signed half bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with Harry Simpson facsimile signature burned into the barrel has “1959” and “Sox” lettered on the upper handle. Signed throughout the barrel end by (29) incl. Simpson, Nellie Fox, Norm Cash, Al Lopez, Early Wynn, Luis Aparicio, Sherm Lollar, and others. All are done in brilliant black India ink rating uniform 8/9 out of 10 or better. Game model bat has been split resulting in a flat back with a hint of natural age related toning. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (autographs graded “10”): Sig. NM-MT, Bat EX ($2,000-$4,000)

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294 Luke Appling professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat dating to his post-career Coaching period has “Appling” name block lettered into the barrel. The bat measures 35” long and weighs 34.6oz with “A80” model number in knob. Touch of light surface and potential usage wear. Suitable alternative to an otherwise notably rare game bat. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX/ MT ($400-$600)

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293 Chicago White Sox nodder c.1960s. Round gold base nodder displays a hint of light surface wear and discoloration. Original “Sports Specialties” sticker remains affixed to underside of the 295 base: EX/MT ($150-$250)

295 Chicago White Sox infants’ jersey 296 done for Tommy McCraw c.1965-68. Pin- striped flannel jersey with “Wilson” manufacturers tag in the collar is of far superior 296 1970 Luke Appling autographed Chicago White quality to the majority of childrens base- Sox professional model road Coaches’ pants. Flannel ball jerseys we have seen. Done for wear pants, with blue/white accent stripes, have been signed in by player Tommy McCraw’s son, it has blue marker, “Luke Appling” rating 8/9 out of 10. “Wil- the Sox logo on front along with number son” manfacturers tag appears in the waistband along with “24.” Number also appears on back with “Appling” embroidered strip tag. Next to this, and em- the name, “McCraw.” Useage and general broidered directly into the pants, is “1970-3-24”.” Light age related wear throughout: GD-VG evident usage and wash wear. Includes LOA from Hunt ($100-$200) Auctions: EX ($300-$500)

297 Choice Minnie Minoso autographed “my gamer” inscribed professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model with “Orestes Minoso” facsimile signature in the barrel measures 34.5” long and weighs 31.6oz. Model “M168” is factory stamped in the knob which has vintage “9” player number written on in marker. Uncracked with outstanding usage wear evident throughout including ball, stitch, and rack marks along with pine tar on the handle. Signed in black marker rating 9/10 out of 10, “Minnie Minoso, 6 Decades, my gamer.” Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,000-$2,000)

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299 Lot of (2) 1983 All Star Game pennants. High grade pair of 30” pennants commemorating the historic 50th Anniversary All Star Game played at Comiskey Park. One features the 50th Anniversary logo, and the other displays the NL and AL rosters in script lettering across the pennant: NM-NM/MT ($50-$100) 298 1978 Ron Blomberg Chicago White Sox professional model road jersey - later reis- sued to Orlando Cepeda. Desirable blue mesh “softball style” jersey has “Chicago” team name lettered across the front. Originally issued to Ron Blomberg c.1978, when turned inside out the sewn on “Blomberg 10” lettering/numbers can be seen. These remain attached below a “Cepeda” nameplate and larger “10” number plate below. A back number has been signed “Orlando Cepeda”, whom was a Coach with the team in 1980, in marker rating 7 out of 10. “Capital Ace” tagging in collar notes size (42) and adjacent is a washed 300 out set tag. Usage and wash wear evident throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: 300 Ron Kittle professional model baseball bat c.1985- EX ($1,000-$1,500) 86. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with Kittle facsimile signature on the barrel end measures 35” long and weighs 33oz. Touch of light grain swelling to the hitting surface which has deeply embedded ball, stitch, and contact marks. A faint coat of pine tar appears on upper handle and there are a few scattered rack streaks. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($100-$200)

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301 “Comiskey Park” bat autographed by (42) former Chicago White Sox Hall of Fam- ers and star players. Louisville Slugger baseball bat with “Comiskey Park” titling and a White Sox team logo burned into the barrel has been signed throughout by (42) former team members. Among these are (12) Hall of Famers with the balance nearly all having represented the team in an All-Star Game. Notables incl. Thomas, Aparicio, Wynn, Lemon, Lopez, Carlton, Seaver, Fisk, Kell, Wilhelm, Doby, Carrasqual, Sievers, Baines, LaRussa, Kittle, Kaat, Minoso, Allen, and others. A good number have added a career relevant inscription. Marker signatures rate uniformly strong 8 to 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($500-$1,000)

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302 Luis Aparicio autographed professional model baseball bat c.1969-72. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with Aparicio facsimile signature burned into the barrel measures 35” long and weighs 33.1oz. Faint “S44” model number (as identified by PSA/DNA) has been factory stamped in the knob. Outstanding usage wear evident throughout with grain swelling to the barrel which is has numerous ball and stitch marks. Light pine tar on the handle which has a repaired crack. Signed in black marker rating 8/9 out of 10 and inscribed “HOF 84.” Includes LOAs from PSA/DNA (graded “GU 7.5”) and Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,500-$2,000)

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303 1983 All-Star Game Program (at Comiskey Park) with (80) autographs incl. (70+) Hall of Famers. Original game pro- 304 1981 Ron Leflore Chicago White Sox professional model home jersey. White gram displaying light general handling wear has been signed knit “softball style” pullover jersey has “Chicago” team name lettered across the front. throughout the front cover and on several interior pages. There The number “7” appears on back below “Leflore” nameplate. In the collar is a “Capi- are approx. (80) total signatures with more than (70) from Hall tal Ace” manufacturers tag on which the size (44) has been written in period red of Fame members. Notables incl. Mantle, DiMaggio, Williams, ink. Wash tag is present on the inside seam. Light evident usage wash wear. Choice Aaron, Mays, Bench, Berra, Drysdale, Schmidt, Kaline, Ryan, example from the last season in which the team employed this odd and popular style. Musial, Yastrzemski, Seaver, and others. All done in marker rat- Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($750-$1,250) ing 7 to 8/9 out of 10. An impressive undertaking and one of the more “complete” pieces of it’s type which we have offered. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: Program EX-EX/MT, Sigs. EX/MT-NM ($750-$1,000)

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306 Harold Baines Chicago White Sox professional model warm-up jersey, hat, and bats c.1980s (2 piece autographed). Includes red brim hat with “Sox” 305 embroidered in white on the blue upper portion. “New Era...Pro Model” tag appears on the interior leather band along with size (7 1/8) and the MLB logo 305 1985 Bob Fallon Chicago White Sox professional model road tags. Written under the brim in period marker is the number “3”; red mesh jersey. Gray pullover with red/blue chest and sleeve accents, has “Sox” batting practice jersey with “Sox” team name across the front and number “3” team name lettered across the front. “Fallon 27” appears on back. On on back. “Roman Sport” tag in the collar notes size, “M.” Signed on the front the left sleeve is an original Comiskey Park 75th Anniversary patch. in blue ink/marker rating 7/8 out of 10. Strong usage and wash wear; Raw- MacGregor Sand-Knit “Designed & Tailored Exclusively” tagging lings Adirondack Pro Ring bat with Baines facsimile signature in the barrel appears on the front tail. Inside are “85 44” (denoting year and size) has model “396B” stamped in the knob along with 1985 year code. Lightly and “Z” printed strip tags. Additional strip tag has the name “Fallon” used with severe handle crack and some mild surface wear. Signed in faint gold written on. Very nice overall condition with appropriate light usage marker rating approx. 4/5 out of 10; Louisville Slugger 125 model S44 bat with and wash wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX “Baines” block lettered into the barrel has his number “3” written on knob. ($200-$400) Uncracked with strong usage wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($300-$500)

81 308 Carlton Fisk autographed professional model baseball bat c.1983. Louisville Slugger 125 model M110 bat with Fisk name block lettered into the barrel measures 34.5” long and weighs 33oz. His jersey number “72” appears on the knob in vintage white (now cream colored) paint pen. A handle crack has been adeptly repaired and there is light visible usage wear with some scattered ball marks. A small area at barrel end has discolored. Signed in silver marker, “Carlton Fisk, Best Wishes, #72” rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt 308 Auctions: EX ($500-$1,000)

307 309 1987 Harold Baines Chica- go White Sox professional model road uniform. Road gray jersey 307 1982-83 Harold Baines autographed Chicago with “Chicago” lettered across the White Sox professional model road jersey and bat (2). front has player number “3” on Gray knit jersey with “Sox” team name across the front back. Rawlings tag on the inside has number “3” on the back. Also on the back is the name front tail notes size (42). Below is “Baines” which has been reapplied after a nameplate was an “87 Baines” embroidered strip removed. This appears to be a vintage modification and tag with adjacent “Set 1 1987” was likely done by the team in the period. An original flag tag. Pants have similar style 1983 All-Star Game patch is on the left sleeve. Sand-Knit “3” player number affixed at up- manufacturers on left front tail (loose at one side) notes per left thigh. Rawings tag is in the size (42) and additional strip tag inside reads “82 Baines waistband along with an “87 34 27 42” with adjacent “1” flag tag. The “82” on strip tag de- Baines” embroidered strip tag and notes original year of issue; appearance of the All-Star “Set 1 1987” flag tag. Strong usage patch on sleeve suggests that the jersey was also prepared 309 and wash wear evident through- for use in 1983. Signed on the back in marker rating 8 out. A choice ensemble as relates out of 10. Strong usage and wash wear evident through- to one of the Sox key players in the out; Adirondack Pro Ring “Baines Personal Model” bat period. Includes LOA from Hunt measures 34.5” long and weighs 32.8oz. Model “369B” Auction: EX ($400-$600) is stamp in knob along with 1982 year code. Evident useage wear incl. handle crack and pine tar over criss-crossed handle tape. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($300-$500)

310 310 Lot of (2) Harold Baines professional model baseball bats c.1980s. Includes Cooper and Worth brand baseball bats, each with Baines name imprinted at barrel end. Both display strong use with handle crack. Worth has vintage “3” player number notation on knob. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($200-$400)

311 1989 Steve Lyons autographed Chicago White Sox professional model home jersey. White home jersey has “White Sox” lettered across the front and player number “12” on back. Rawlings manufacturers tag appears on the inside front tail with adjacent “Set 1

311 1989” flag tag. Signed on the front “Steve Lyons 12” in blue marker rating 8 out of 10. Usage and wash wear evident throughout with an area of more pronounced soiling at left shoulder. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400-$600)

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312 1990 Carlton Fisk autographed Chicago White Sox professional model home jersey. White home jersey has “White Sox” lettered across the front and player number “72” on back. Rawlings manufacturers tag appears on the inside front tail noting size (48) with adjacent “Set 1 1990” flag tag. Below is an “Fisk 72” embroidered strip tag. Signed on the upper front chest in marker “Carlton Fisk 72” in marker rating 8 out of 10. Light evident usage and wash wear with some toning/discoloration that largely effects right shoulder area. Nearing the end of his (24) years in baseball, Fisk set a then record for cathers in 1990 hitting his 328th career homerun. Following his retirement (3) years later, the White Sox retired his famed number, “72.” Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,000-$1,500)

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313 Frank Thomas professional model baseball bat c.1996. Rawlings Adirondack bat with Thomas’ name and “Chicago White Sox” block lettered into the barrel measures 34.5” long weighs 32oz. Model number “576B” is factory stamped in the knob along with 1996 year code. Number “35” is written on silver marker. Strong usage wear evident throughout the barrel which is covered in ball, stitch, and contact marks. A light coat of pine tar appears on upper handle. A very strong example dating one of The Big Hurts’ (40) homerun seasons. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400-$600)

314 Frank Thomas autographed professional model batting gloves. Pair of black leather batting gloves by Ree- 315 bok each have the “Big Hurt” logo on wrist- 315 Robin Ventura 1992 Chicago White Sox professional model home jer- straps. Both are signed sey. Russell Athletic MLB Authentic Diamond Collection size 46 jersey with on the palm area in sil- number “23” and “SOX” logo sewn on the front, along with “23” sewn on ver marker rating 7/8-8 the back. Black diamond memorial patch is sewn on the left sleeve in memory out of 10 and show mild of Maureen Schueler & Sheri Berto. “92 SET 1” tag is sewn below the Russell usage wear. Includes Athletic tagging on the front tail. Displays light to moderate use/wash wear, LOA from Hunt Auc- with scattered areas of fabric pilling. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX/ 314 tions: EX ($200-$400) MT ($400-$600)

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316 1992 Charlie Hough autographed Chicago White Sox professional model road jersey. Road gray jersey has “Chicago” lettered across the front in scripted logo font with “49” player number below. Number also ap- 317 1991 Sammy Sosa autographed Chicago White Sox professional pears on back below the name “Hough.” On the front tail is a “Wilson” model home jersey. Home pinstriped jersey has “Sox” team logo on left manufacturers noting size (46) and adjacent “EU” flag tag. Embroidered front chest and number “25” on right. Number also appears on the back. strip tag below reads “Hough 92 2.” Signed on the front in black marker A “1991 Comiskey Park Inaugural Year” patch is on left sleeve. Rawlings rating 8 out of 10. Strong usage and wash wear evident throughout. Ob- manufacturers tag on left front tail notes size (44) and has adjacent “Set tained by our consignor directly from the White Sox and a blank ticket 1 1991” flag tag. Signed on the front in black marker rating 8 out of 10. (with price written on) remains stapled to the inside. Includes LOA from Usage and wash wear evident throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- Hunt Auctions: EX ($200-$400) tions: EX ($500-$1,000)

318 Carlton Fisk autographed professional model baseball bat c.1990. Louisville Slugger 125 model T141 bat with 318 Fisk name block lettered into the barrel measures 34.25” long and weighs 31.2oz. His jersey number, “72” is written on the knob in marker and ringed by a circle. A nice coat of pine tar remains on the handle and there are a few scattered rack marks to barrel which does not display any overt contact/ball marks. Signed “Carlton Fisk” in black marker rating 8 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400-$600)

319 1991 Chicago White Sox team signed “Inaugural Season” bat. Louisville Slugger bat with “Comiskey Park…Inaugural Season” commemorative titling/text engraved on the barrel has been signed by (27). Notable incl. Frank Thomas, Bo Jackson, Carlton Fisk, Tim 319 Raines, Minnie Minoso, Tim Raines, Robin Ventura, and others. Marker signatures rate 8 to 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auc- tions: NM ($200-$400)

320 Bo Jackson single signed MLB baseball. Official R. Manfred MLB baseball signed in blue ink by Jackson on the sweet spot. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($150-$250)

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84 321 Bo Jackson single signed baseball bat. Full size Louisville Slugger model bat signed in blue sharpie by Jackson across the barrel. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($250-$500) 321

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323 322 Frank Thomas autographed & 323 Frank Thomas autographed photograph. multi-inscribed R.Manfred ML base- Color 16”x20” matted and framed photo has ball. Thomas signed the sweet spot in been signed in blue marker rating 8/9 out of 10 blue ink and added (5) inscriptions: and inscribed “93 94 AL MVP.” Includes COA “521 HR’s” “93 94 AL MVP” “5X Sil- from PSA/DNA: NM/MT ($100-$200) ver Slugger” “Big Hurt” “HOF 2014”. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, with only a minor imperfection to the MVP inscription. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: NM ($150-$300)

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325 2001 Jerry Manuel autographed Chicago White 324 2001 Mark Buehrle autographed Chicago White Sox professional model jer- Sox professional model home jersey. Home pinstriped sey. Throwback style as worn jersey has “Sox” team logo on the left front chest and by the team on August 19, player number “56” on right. Number also appears on 2001 has red, white, and blue the back below the name “Buehrle.” On the left sleeve “Sox” logo on left front chest. is the Sox team logo patch, right bears the American Number “7” appears on back League “100 Seasons” patch. An American Flag patch with American Flag patch on appears on back at the neckline. Majestic tagging is on the neckline above. Additional front tail along with “01 46 S1” embroidered strip tag. flag patch is on left sleeve, the Properly coded wash tag inside (faint due to repeated A.L. “100 Season” Anniver- laundering). Signed on the front chest in black marker sary patch is on right. Majestic rating 8 out of 10. Strong usage and wash wear. Includes tag is on the front tail with “01 LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($300-$500) 42 S2” embroidered strip tag below. Properly coded (0062) wash tag inside. Signed on the 325 front in black marker (8 out of 10) with usage and wash wear evident throughout. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($200-$400)

85 327 Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski autographed professional model baseball bats. Includes Rawlings Big Stick with Konerko’s name and “White Sox” black lettered into the barrel. His number “14” appears on the knob in black marker with model number “460B” and 2001 date code stamped below. 327 Uncracked with exceptional 326 usage wear throughout. Signed in black marker rating 8/9 out of 10; Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with Pierzynski facsimile signature impressed in the barrel dates to a slightly later period. Number “12” is written on the knob is now faded silver marker and a nice coat of pine tar remains on the handle. Strong 326 2000 Jerry Manuel Chicago White usage wear with ball and contact marks throughout along with a nicely repaired crack. Signed in silver Sox professional model home jersey. Pin- marker rating 8/9 out of 10. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($300-$500) striped jersey has “Sox” logo on left front chest and number “7” on the right. Num- ber also appears on back below the name, “Manuel.” On the left sleeve is a “Comis- key Park” patch. Majestic tag on front tail has adjacent size (42) flag tag. Embroidered strip tag below reads “7 42 00.” Signed in black marker rating 8 out of 10 with light evident usage wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($150-$250)

328 2005 Chicago White Sox ALCS Game (5) Celebra- tion champagne bottles. Original Martini & Rossi and Korbel bottles as present in the clubhouse for the Octo- ber 16th celebration of the White Sox American League Championship Series win over L.A. Each has MLB Au- thentication hologram affixed and receipt from White Sox 328 Charities: EX ($300-$500)

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329 Fine Ken Griffey Jr. professional model baseball bat c.2001-2002. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 33 3/4” long and weighs 32 oz. with model number G176 stamped on barrel end. Bar- rel end displays Ken Groffey Jr.facsimile signature along with desirable “Swingman” stamping variant. Exceptional use visible throughout including ball marks, stitching impressions, pine tar residue, handle crack (lightly visible under the trademark Griffey Jr. “criss cross” handle tape. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions and PSA/DNA: EX ($2,000-$3,000)

86 Jerome Holtzman Collection

The following lot numbers 330-422 originate from the personal collection of legendary Hall of Fame sportswriter Jerome Holtzman. Born and raised in Chicago, Holtzman’s legacy spanned over 50 years starting as a copy boy with the Chicago Daily News in 1943. Widely regarded as one of America’s foremost baseball writers it was said of him by Southern Humorist Lews Grizzard, “He never smiled, but he had the keys to Cooperstown. No major leaguer ever got into the Hall of Fame if Holtzman didn’t want him there.” Holtzman’s career continued with numerous prestigious accolades including receipt of the 1991 J.G. Taylor Spink Award and 1997 Red Smith Award. The items are being offered for the first time publicly and will continue with Jerome Holtzman & Hank Aaron several additional offerings within our Fell Auction catalogues.

331 Jerome Holtzman 10k Gold Baseball Writers of Ameri- can tieclip. The classic “BBWA” logo with white enameled baseball at center is accented by a small diamond at home plate position and hangs from a clip via chain. Marked “10K” on back. Light wear includes a small bend to the handle end of the pen which is incorporated into design. Includes letter of 330 331 provenance from the Holtzman 310 family: EX/MT ($200-$400)

330 1947 Jerome Holtzman High School football and basketball Cham- pionship charms. Pair of diminutive figural charms with the Holtzman name engraved presented to him as a member of his High School teams. Mild general handling wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: VG-EX ($200-$400)

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332 Lot of (3) Christy Mathewson books from the Holtzman Collec- 333 Lot of (16) Baseball novels from the Holtzman Collection c.1910- tion c.1910-15. Includes “Won In The Ninth” with pictorial cover, “Sec- 20. Nice group of early publications with well illustrated covers offering ond Base Sloan”, and “First Base Faulkner.” Mild general handling and ideal display qualities. Includes (5) books from the “Baseball Joe” series age related wear which is more pronounced on the Faulkner book. There by Lester Chadwick; (5) from “The Big League Series” by Burt Standish; is a 1924 dated inscription on the first inside page of Won In The Ninth. (3) from “The Homerun Series” by Harold M. Sherman (including “Bases Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: GD-EX Full!” with original dust jacket); (2) from the “Jimmy Kirkland” series by ($300-$500) Hugh Fullerton; and “Weatherby’s Inning” by Barbour. Varying degrees of handling and age related wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: GD-EX ($300-$500)

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335 Gene Tunney, Jack Dempsey, and Max Schmelling autographed books from the Holtzman Collection. Includes “A 334 Man Must Fight” which has been signed “Gene Tunney” on specially numbered page which notes is from an edition of (500) First Editions which have been autographed. Housed within original slipcase (missing one side); “Dempsey” which 334 Jerome Holtzman’s “Chicago Sun-Times” typewriter and related has been signed on the title page, “To my friend Jerome material. “Chieftain” portable typewriter having metal placard affixed at Holtzman...Jack Dempsey, 1974.”; and “-8-9-Aus” signed on the top which reads, “Chicago Sun-Times Jerome Holtzman.” Well used the first inside page, “To Jerome, with all good wishes...Max by the famed sportwriter with additional age related wear/soiling includ- Schmelling, December 1976.” Signatures rate 7/8-8 out of 10. ing some tarnish/corrosion. Includes the original carrying case, an image Mild general handling and age related wear. Includes LOA from of Holtzman seated behind the typewriter at work in the press box, his Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Holtzman 1976 White Sox press pass, and several pages of handwritten and typed/ family: Books VG-EX, Sigs. NM ($300-$500) notes and article drafts. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: Overall EX ($500-$750)

337 Lot of (10) Bill Veeck autographed “Veeck as in Wreck” books. Faux leather gilt lettered editions from the Holtzman Press “Sports Classics” series, each signed on the first inside page in marker rating 8-9 out of 10. Hint of light exterioir wear to a few pieces mentioned largely for accuract. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: NM ($400-$600)

337 336 336 “Sports Classics” set of (10) books by the 338 Lot of (10) Bill Veeck auto- Holtzman Press (8 autographed). Faux leather bound set graphed “Veeck as in Wreck” books. of (10) books as selected by Jerome Holtzman as done as Faux leather gilt lettered editions part of his Classics series. Of these, (8) have been signed from the Holtzman Press “Sports by the author on the first inside page incl. “Veeck As In Classics” series, each signed on the Wreck” (Veeck), “The Long Season” (Brosnan), “Paper first inside page in marker rating 8-9 Lion” (Plimpton), “Instant Replay” (Kramer), “Babe” out of 10. Hint of light exterioir wear (Creamer), “The Boys of Summer” (Kahn), “Eight Men to a few pieces mentioned largely for Out” (Asinoff), and “The Glory Of Their Times” (Rit- accuract. Includes LOA from Hunt ter). SIgnatures rate 8 to 9/10 out of 10. Includes letter Auctions and letter of provenance of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX/MT-NM from the Holtzman family: NM ($300-$500) ($400-$600) 338 Holtzman Collection 88 340

340 Lot of (10) Bill Veeck autographed “Veeck as in Wreck” books. Faux leather gilt 341 339 lettered editions from the Holtzman Press “Sports Classics” series, each signed on the 341 Lot of (10) Bill Veeck autographed 339 Lot of (10) Bill Veeck autographed first inside page in marker rating 8-9 out of “Veeck as in Wreck” books. Faux leather gilt “Veeck as in Wreck” books. Faux leather gilt let- 10. Hint of light exterioir wear to a few pieces lettered editions from the Holtzman Press tered editions from the Holtzman Press “Sports mentioned largely for accuract. Includes LOA “Sports Classics” series, each signed on the Classics” series, each signed on the first inside from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance first inside page in marker rating 8-9 out page in marker rating 8-9 out of 10. Hint of from the Holtzman family: NM of 10. Hint of light exterioir wear to a few light exterioir wear to a few pieces mentioned ($400-$600) pieces mentioned largely for accuract. In- largely for accuract. Includes LOA from Hunt cludes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter Auctions and letter of provenance from the of provenance from the Holtzman family: Holtzman family: NM ($400-$600) NM ($400-$600)

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342 1959 Chicago White Sox American League Champions 10K gold sample ring. Classic design features a vibrant blue face which is engraved “White Sox” and having a cz accent stone in the center. Lettered around the edge, “1959 American League Champions.” “LGB 10K” Hallmark appears inside along with additional manufacturer markings indicative of a sample ring. Ring weighs (25) grams and is size (10) with no mentionable wear. Very rare and desirable sample style with note to its ownership by the notable Chicago sports icon. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: NM ($2,500-$5,000) Holtzman Collection 89 344 August 5, 1990 Jerome Holtzman Chicago Cubs “Base- ball Hall of Fame” presentational Tiffany travel clock. Small metal travel alarm clock by Tiffany has been engraved on the lid, “Jerome Holtzman, Baseball Hall of Fame August 5, 1990, The Chicago Cubs.” Includes original Tiffany felt bag and box along with letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: NM ($300-$500)

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343 Jerome Holtzman’s typewriter with 1967 and 1968 American League media guide sets. Vin- tage “Royal” brand typewritter from the famed sportswriter showing general usage and age related wear; sets of 1967 and 1968 American League 345 media guides (68 missing Cleveland) which are housed in original binders as issued (heavy wear/ damage to front of 1967) and would have been 345 Jerome Holtzman’s 14k Gold Hall of Fame press charm bracelet. Total of (11) Baseball Hall used in the course of his work; Holtzman’s 1976 of Fame Induction press charms dating from 1983 through 1996 as issued to a member of the Chicago Police Department press pass. Letter Holtzman party. All have been mounted to a bracelet which is marked “14K” on the clasp. Light of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX to mild wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX ($500-$1,000) ($400-$600)

346 2005 Jerome Holtzman Chicago White Sox World Series Champions wristwatch. Stainless steel Tourneau Swiss wristwatch displays the “Sox” team logo and World Series trophy on front face which is flanked by rows of diamonds on either side (20 total stones). Engraved “Jerome Holtzman” on the back which is further marked, “Stainless Steel Case Water Resistant 3ATM.” Housed in the original presentational wooden box which is laser etched with a “World Series Champions 2005” logo and the name, “Jerome Holtzman.” In fine overall condition with no mentionable wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: NM ($2,000-$4,000)

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Holtzman Collection 90 348 Hank Aaron “715” lapel pin in original Balfour box c.1974. Diminu- tive circular pin with impressed lacing and the number “715” tinted in red. Presumed to relate to games in which Aaron was to break Babe Ruth’s homerun record, this is the first example we have seen. Unmarked but remains in an original Balfour plastic box: EX/ MT-NM ($100-$200)

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347 349 1983 All-Star Game ring presented to Jerome Holtzman. 347 1975 All-Star Game ring presented to Jerome Holtzman. Original ring done to Original ring done to commemorate the game played at County commemorate the game Stadium in Milwaukee has blue stone top face which is lettered, played at Comiskey Park “Baseball All Star” around the edge. On one shank is an MLB with blue faux stone top. logo and the year, “1975.” Opposite has the name “Holtzman” in The game logo appears crossed bats and ball decoration. Balfour hallmark appears on the on one shank and “All interior band which has been engraved, “Jerry Holtzman.” Size Star 1983” is lettered (11) with little mentionable wear. Includes letter of provenance on the opposite. Resized from the Holtzman family: NM ($400-$600) (9.5) with no visible markings and a touch of light wear. Includes original Balfour box and letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX/ 349 MT-NM ($500-$1,000)

351 1976 Pete Rose All-Star Game 10K Gold salesman’s sample ring. Nicely done with a light blue stone face which is lettered “Baseball All Star American National” around the edge. On the left shank is the MLB logo above year, “1976.” Right has the name “Rose” in Liberty Bell decoration. 350 Marked “Balfour 10K” on the interior band. Size (11.5) with no mention-

350 1975 All-Star Game salesman’s sample ring. Nicely done 351 able wear and weighs (30) to commemorate the game played in Milwaukee with brilliant grams. Nearly identical blue stone on top face which is lettered “Baseball All Star” around to those issued in the pe- the edge. Right shank has the MLB logo in relief above the year, riod with variation in the “1975.” On left is the name “Lolich” impressed in baseball over color of stone which also crossed bats decoration. This is presumed to reference former had an applied baseball pitcher Mickey Lolich whom was not selected to participate in decoration. Includes letter this game but had made (3) prior All-Star appearances. Size (11) of provenance from the with little mentionable wear. Includes letter of provenance from Holtzman family: NM the Holtzman family: NM ($500-$750) ($750-$1,00)

Holtzman Collection 91 354 352 353 354 Lot of (14) 1971 Chicago White Sox line- 352 1969 White Sox line-up cards with no- 353 Lot of (18) 1969 Chicago White Sox up cards (with opponents). Series of lineup cards table opposing Managers. Series of lineup cards line-up cards (with opponents). Series of lineup as used in games played at Comiskey Park stapled as used in games played at Comiskey Park with cards as used in games played at Comiskey Park together with opposing team card. Nearly all are all opposing team cards stapled to front. All op- with opposing team card stapled to the front. carbon copies with the exception of a set from posing Managers have filled out and signed their Nearly all are carbon copies with the exception 6/18 game vs. St. Louis with card filled out and respective cards, (2) of the White Sox feature of (3) sets which are filled out by hand and signed by Red Schoendienst (White Sox is sec- live handwriting/signatures from Don Gutter- signed by Don Gutteridge (for White Sox) and terial Leo Durocher), 8/19 Tigers card filled out idge (other 2 are carbon copy). Includes 8/11 Ralph Houk (8/14, Yankees), Al Dark (8/29, and signed by Billy Martin, and (2) Red Sox by vs. Boston (signed “D.Williams”), 9/2 vs. Balti- Cleveland), and Lefty Phillips (9/15, Angels). Eddie Kasko (7/30 and 8/1) (White Sox cards for more (signed “Earl Weaver”), 9/10 vs. Minnesota Opponents incl. Tigers (3), Red Sox, Angels these last 3 are carbon). Opponents incl. Balti- (signed “Martin”), and 9/14 vs. Oakland (signed (2), Indians (2), Athletics (2), Royals, and Yan- more (3), Yankees (2), Red Sox, Tigers (2), Roy- “Bauer”). Expected handling and general age kees (3). Expected handling and general age als, and Brewers. Expected handling and general wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and age wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: Overall EX ($300-$500) Overall EX ($400-$600) Overall EX ($400-$600)

355 Historically significant Jerome Holtzman file related to “saves” statistic. Although the term had been losely used in the decade before, in 1960 Jerome Holtzman concieved of more statistically sound method for recording “saves.” Adopted, at his urging, by noted Sporting News publisher J.G. Spink, the pair ran the numbers in his week- ly newspaper for (9) years. In 1969, the “save” was officially adopted by Major League baseball. Presented is an intact file, as found within the Holtzman Archive, which appears largely to relate to his work on “saves.” Most notable is a May 27, 1960 file copy typed letter from Holtzman to Spink in which he first introduces and promotes further use of the save. Found throughout are his typewritten notes (some recording stats, one titled “system for pitching saves”), some handwritten notes, correspondence between he and Spink/The Sporting News, several other letters, publication clippings/articles, etc. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtman family: EX ($400-$600)

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357 1924 New York Giants World Series press pin. Original pin issued for games played at the Polo Grounds features a unique octagonal design with team name set in blue enameled center. Front remains in fine overall condition with just a touch of light natural handling and age related wear. Threaded post back has been removed and replaced with a pin backing: EX/MT with note to description ($500-$750) 358

358 1926 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Original pin issued for games played at Yankee Stadium done in appealing style with red, white, and blue en- emeled portions. Front remains in fine overall condition with just a touch of light natural handling and age related wear. Threaded post back has been removed and replaced with a pin backing: EX/MT with note to description ($750-$1,000)

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359 1926 St. Louis Cardinals World Series press pin. Original pin issued for games played at Sportsman’s Park done in octagonal shape with red enameled team logo at center. Mild wear includes the slightest chip to this red area in commonly effected area just above birds’ feet. Threaded post back has been removed and replaced with a pin backing: VG/EX with note to description ($750-$1,000)

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360 1928 St. Louis Cardinals World Series press pin. Original 361 1927 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Desirable original pin is- pin issued for games played at Sportsman’s Park with vibrant red sued for games played at Yankee Stadium done in classic style with red, white, and white enameled accents. Front displays in fine overall condi- and blue enameled portions. Front remains in fine overall condition with just a tion with the slightest hint of wear. “St. Louis Button” marked touch of light natural tarnish and hint of wear. “Dieges & Clust” marked back has back has had threaded post replaced with a pin backing: EX/MT had threaded post replaced with a pin backing: EX/MT with note to description with note to description ($500-$750) ($1,500-$3,000)

Holtzman Collection 93 363 1929 Philadelphia Ath- letics World Series press pin. Original pin issued for games played at Shibe Park features the classic elephant logo in white over blue enameled background. Touch of light handling wear with some minor imperfections to front. Thread- ed post has been replaced with pin backing: EX with note to description ($500-$1,000) 363

364 1932 Chicago Cubs World Series press pin. Origi- 362 nal pin issued for games played at Wrigley Field which included the now fabled “Ruth Called Shot.” Exceptional 362 1928 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Original design features a black enam- pin issued for games played at Yankee Stadium done in clas- eled bear “cub” batting over sic style with red, white, and blue enameled accents. Strong white background. Touch of overall condition with a hint of light wear and small manufac- light handling wear with some turing defect on front (just below the “8”). Threaded post has minor imperfections to front. been replaced with pin backing: EX with note to description Threaded post back is includ- ($1,000-$2,000) ed but has separated from the “G.F. Dieges & Clust” marked 365 1933 New 364 back: EX with note to descrip- York Giants World tion ($500-$1,000) Series press pin. Original pin issued 366 1934 Detroit Tigers for games played at World Series press pin. Original the Polo Grounds pin issued for games played at in the Series which Navin Field features the teams’ was won by New Tiger head logo at center. Mild York in (5) games. wear to front which has a dis- Light handling wear colorated section at lower left to front which ap- suggesting that a portion of the 365 pears to have color enamel may have been filled touched up within in. Threaded post has been the enameled por- removed and replaced with a tions. Threaded post has been removed and replaced with a pin pin backing and there is an ad- on the “Dieges & Clust” marked back: GD/VG with note to ditional strip of discoloration/ description ($300-$500) residue on back. Dieges & Clust hallmark appears above 366 “1/20 10K Gold Filled” mark- 367 1936 New ing: GD with note to descrip- York Yankees World tion ($300-$500) Series press pin. Original pin issued for games played at Yankee Stadium 368 1936 New York Giants is nicely done with World Series press pin. Origi- red, white, and blue nal pin issued for games played enameled portions. at the Polo Grounds is nicely Original screw down done with white, blue, and or- closure remains ange enameled portions. Origi- on the “Dieges & nal screw down closure re- 367 Clust” marked back. mains on the “D & C 1/20 10 Light to mild wear K.G.F.” marked back. Touch of and a touch of tar- light scattered wear: EX/MT nish: EX 368 ($300-$500) ($400-$600) Holtzman Collection 94 370 1938 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Original pin issued for games played at Yankee Stadium is nicely done with red, white, and blue enameled portions. Original screw down closure remains on the “Dieges & Clust” marked back. Touch of light wear: EX/MT ($400-$600)

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369 1937 New York Yankees World Series press pin. Original pin issued for games played at Yankee Stadium is nicely done with red, white, and blue 371 1940 Detroit Tigers World Se- enameled portions. Original screw down closure re- ries press pin. Seldom offered original mains on the “Dieges & Clust” marked back. Touch pin issued for games played at Briggs ($400-$600) of light wear: EX/MT Stadium is of a simple yet appealing design. Touch of light wear to front and the original screw down closure on unmarked back has been replaced with a pin: EX with note to description ($300-$500) 371

372 1941 New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers World Series press pins (2). Desirable pair of original pins as issued by each team for games played at their respective stadiums. Each features red, white, and blue enameled portions with the Yankees fully intact and the pin showing just a touch of light wear/tarnish overall. The Dodgers pin has a small chip at center. Both 372 marked “Dieges & Clust” on back which have threaded posts removed and replaced with pin: GD-EX with note to description ($400-$600)

373 1941 New York 374 1944 Detroit Ti- Yankees World Series gers phantom World Se- press pin. Original pin is- ries press pin. Original sued for games played at pin issued in anticipation Yankee Stadium is marked of the Tigers reaching the “Dieges & Clust Sterling” World Series features an on back. Touch of light appealing red, white, and wear/tarnish. Threaded blue enameled design. post back is missing the Touch of light wear/tar- closure: EX/MT ($300- nish. “Sterling” marked $500) threaded post back is 374 373 missing the screw down closure: EX-EX/MT ($200-$400)

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375 1945 Chicago Cubs World Series press 376 1945 Detroit Tigers World Series 377 1945 St. Louis Cardinals phantom World pin. Original pin issued for games played at press pin. Original pin issued for games Series press pin. Seldom offered original pin is- Wrigley Field is nicely done with red, white, played at Briggs Stadium is nicely done with sued in anticipation of the Cardinals reaching and blue enameled portions. Touch of light red and blue enameled portions. Hint of the World Series features an appealing red and wear/tarnish. Threaded post back retains the light wear. Threaded post back retains the white enameled design. Touch of light wear and original screw down closure: EX-EX/MT original screw down closure: EX/MT-NM it appears that the original threaded post has ($400-$600) ($300-$500) been removed from the back and replaced with a pin: EX with note to description ($300-$500)

378 1949 Brooklyn 379 1949 New York Dodgers World Series press Yankees World Series pin. Original pin issued press pin. Original for games played at Ebbets pin issued for games Field employs a classic de- played at Yankee Sta- sign with rendering of the dium features ornate stadium above blue enam- design accented with eled portion. Strong overall multiple colors of in- condition with a touch of layed enamel. Touch light wear. Threaded post of light wear. Thread- on unmarked back retains ed post on “Dieges & the original screw down Clust” marked back closure: EX/MT retains the original ($300-$500) closure: EX-EX/MT 379 378 ($400-$600)

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380 1951 New York Yankees and Giants World Series press pins (2). Pair of original pins issued for games played at their respective stadiums. 381 1950 and 1952 New York Yankees World Series press pins (2). Pair Touch of light handling and age related wear and each has had the thread- of original red, white, and blue enameled pins issued for games played at ed post replaced with more traditional pin on “Dieges & Clust” marked Yankee Stadium. Fine overall condition with a hint of light wear. Threaded back: EX with note to description ($300-$500) post on 1950 has been removed and replaced with more traditional pin backing. Post on 1952 pin is intact and retains the screw down closure: EX/MT and EX with note to description ($300-$500)

Holtzman Collection 96 383 1954 New York Giants and Cleveland Indians World Series press pins (2). Pair of original pins issued for games played at their respective stadiums show a touch of light tarnish/wear. Indians retains screw down closure on threaded post back. The post on Giants “Dieges & Clust” marked back has been replaced with 383 pin: EX/MT and EX with note to description ($200-$400)

382 384 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series press pin. Desirable original pin issued for games played at Ebbets Field in the Dodgers most important season. Touch 382 1953 New York Yankees World Se- of light wear to front with a few faint streaks within ries press pin. Original pin issued for games the enamelwork. “World Series 1955 Dieges & Clust” played at Yankee Stadium done in unique marked back retains the original threaded post however style with red, white, and blue enameled top screw down closure is missing: EX-EX/MT hat logo over larger blue diecut background. ($300-$500) Hint of light wear to front and a touch of discoloration on back which as threaded post and original screw down closure: EX/ MT ($200-$400) 384

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385 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees World Series press 386 1948 Cleveland Indians World Series press pin with 1955 Indians pins (2). Desirable pair of original pins as issued for one of baseballs’ most phantom pin (2). Original pin issued for games played at Braves Field in storied Series. Dodgers has a pinhead spec of discoloration on front and 1948 displays a touch of light wear with threaded post back missing the each has a touch of extremely minor wear. “World Series 1955 Dieges & screw down closure; additional seldom offered pin done in anticipation of Clust” marked back of Dodgers pin has threaded post replaced with a the Indians reaching the 1955 World Series has little mentionable visible standard pin backing. Both post and original screw down closure remain wear. Threaded post back has been removed and replaced with standard in place on the Yankees example: EX-EX/MT and EX with note to de- pin: EX with note to description ($200-$400) scription ($500-$750)

387 1956 New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers World Series press pins (2). Desirable pair of original pins issued for games played at their respective stadiums. Yankees has a hint of wear with a very small chip to enamel on front. Unmarked threaded post back retains the original screw down closure. Dodgers “pin” was issued in tie-bar form however the clip has been removed and a standard pin fashioned in it’s place. This piece shows light/mild wear and is marked “Dieges & Clust” on back: EX with note to description ($400-$600)

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388 389 1958 New York Yankees and Milwaukee Braves World Series press 388 1957 New York Yankees and Milwaukee Braves World Series press pins (2). Pair of original pins issued for games played at their respec- pins (2). Pair of original die-cut pins issued for games played at their re- tive stadiums. Each retains the screw down closure on “Balfour” marked spective stadiums. Each has a touch of light wear and retains the screw threaded post back. Yankees is in nicer overall condition with little men- down closure on threaded post back. Braves pin is marked “Balfour”: EX- tionable wear, Braves has some light wear and mild discoloration to white EX/MT ($300-$500) enameled portion: VG and EX/MT ($300-$500)

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390 1956 and 1959 Milwaukee Braves phantom World Series press pins 391 1960 New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates World Series press (2). Pair of pins issued in anticipation of the Braves making the World pins (2). Pair of original pins as issued for the famed Series. Yankees is Series remain in fine overall condition with little mentionable wear. The marked “Balfour” and displays a touch of light wear, Pirates is by “Jostens” 1959 is marked “Balfour” on back and each has a screw down closure on with light wear and some discoloration at top front. Each retains screw threaded post back: EX/MT-NM ($300-$500) down closure on threaded post back: EX ($200-$400)

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392 1961, 62, and 63 New York Yankees (and opponents) World Series 393 1964, 65, and 66 World Series press pins (6). Includes 1964 Yan- press pins (6). Desirable run of original pins as issued by the Yankees and kees and Cardinals; 1965 Twins and Dodgers; and 1965 Dodgers and their opponents for the 1961 through 1963 World Series. In addition to Orioles. All properly marked on back with varying degrees of mostly light the (3) Yankees pins, included are 1961 Reds, 1962 Giants, and 1963 wear. Some of the pins may have non-original closures and the Yankees Dodgers. Varying degrees of mostly light wear with all properly marked threaded post has been replaced with standard pin backing: Avg. EX backs retaining their screw down or pin closure: Avg. EX/MT ($300-$500) ($400-$600)

Holtzman Collection 98 395 1971 Oakland A’s 10K gold phantom World Series press pin. Original pin done in the form of a tie-bar and issued in anticipation of an Oakland World Series appearance. The circular enameled portion is marked, “LGB 10K” on back while the bar/clip it- 395 self is marked “Balfour 12K GF.” Housed in original Balfour marked box with no mentionable wear: NM ($200-$400)

394 394 1967, 68, and 69 World Series press pins (6). Includes 1967 Cardinals and Red Sox; 1968 Tigers and Cardinals; and 1969 Mets and Orioles. All properly marked on back with varying degrees of mostly light wear. Some of the pins on back may have non-original closures: Avg. EX/MT ($300-$500)

396 1970 Chicago White Sox phantom World Series press pin. Rare original pin issued in anticipation 397 of the Cubs appearance in the World Series. Hint of light 397 1960 and 1964 Baltimore Orioles phantom World Series press pins (2). wear to front. Marked Rare pair of pins issued in anticipation of Orioles World Series appearances. “Balfour” on back: The 1960 is marked “Balfour” and retains screw down closure on threaded EX/MT post back. The 1964 is unmarked with tradition pin closure: EX/MT ($300-$500) ($300-$500) 396

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398 399 1964 and 1967 Chicago White Sox phantom World Series press pins (2). Pair of pins issued in anticipation of a World Series appearance. Each 398 1966 and 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates phantom World Series press remains in fine overall condition with little mentionable wear. The 1967 is pins (2). Desirable pair includes 1966 which features one of the more marked “Balfour” on back: EX/MT-NM ($200-$400) appealing designs from this period and an exceedingly rare 1972 with the upper year bar. Touch of light wear primarily having effect on the earlier: EX/MT and NM ($400-$600)

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400 Complete run of 1970-1979 World Series press pins (20). Choice grouping represents each regular issue pin from the 1970s incl. 1970 Reds and Orioles, 1971 Pirates and Orioles, 1972 Reds and A’s, 1973 Mets and A’s, 1974 Dodgers and A’s, 1975 Red Sox and Reds, 1976 Yankees and Reds, 1977 Dodgers and Yankees, 1978 Dodgers and Yankees, and 1979 Pirates and Orioles. Varying degrees of mostly light wear: EX-NM ($400-$600)

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401 Extensive collection of (42) 1980-2002 World Series press pins. In- cludes 1980 Phillies and Royals; 1981 Dodgers and Yankees; 1982 Cardi- nals and Brewers; 1983 Phillies and Orioles; 1984 Padres and Tigers; 1985 Royals and Cardinals; 1986 Red Sox and Mets, 1987 Cardinals, 1988 Dodgers and A’s; 1989 Giants and A’s; 1990 Reds and A’s; 1991 Twins and Braves, 1992 Braves and Blue Jays; 1993 Phillies and Blue Jays; 1995 Braves and Indians, 1996 Yankees and Braves; 1997 Indians and Marlins; 1998 Yankees and Padres; 1999 Yankees; 2000 Yankees and Mets; 2001 Yankees and Diamondbacks; 2002 Giants and Angels. Varying degrees of mostly light handling wear effecting a few pieces. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX-NM ($750-$1,250)

403 1946 All-Star Game presentational pin (at Fenway Park, Bos- ton). Diamond shaped lapel pin has a pair of red enameled “Sox” at center and is lettered “1946 All 402 Star Game Fenway Park.” Touch of light wear and unmarked with the current traditional style pin 402 1941 All-Star Game press pin (at Briggs Stadium, Detroit). Desir- backing likely a replacement. Not able and seldom offered pin represents only the second issued for an All- a press pin and done in similar Star Game. Fully intact blue enameled portion remains at center with the style to a tie-clip charm that is front face having a touch of light wear overall. “Dodge” marked threaded known to have been presented post back has some mild scattered discoloration: EX ($750-$1,000) to participating players: EX with 403 note to description ($300-$500)

404 1947 All-Star Game press pin (at Wrigley Field, Chicago). Original red, white, and blue enameled pin featuring one of the more appealing designs from this period. Touch of light wear and a hint of discoloration on front. Threaded post back is unmarked and 404 missing the screw down closure: VG/EX ($400-$600)

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405 406 1951 All-Star Game press pin (at Briggs 407 Stadium, Detroit). Original pin with minor scattered wear retains all of it’s original enamel. 407 Lot of (9) 1961-1969 All-Star Game press pins. 405 1948 All-Star Game press pin (at Threaded post back has it’s screw down closure: Includes 1961 (at San Francisco), 1962 (at Washington), Sportsman’s Park, St. Louis). Original pin EX ($200-$400) 1963 (at Cleveland), 1964 (at New York), 1965 (at Min- done to resemble a hat has mild scattered nesota), 1966 (at St. Louis), 1967 (at Anaheim), 1968 wear including chips/discoloration to (at Houston), and 1969 (at Washington). The 1961 has enamel. Threaded post has been replaced threaded post replaced with more traditional backing with a more tradition pin backing: GD and a number of the closures themselves are likely not with note to description ($200-$400) original to the pins. Varying degrees of mostly minor wear: Avg. EX-EX/MT ($400-$600)

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408 409 1960 All-Star Game press pins (at New York and Kansas City) (2). Pair of original pins as issued for each of the games played in 1960. Touch of light wear with origi- 408 1954-1957 All-Star Game press pins (4). Origi- nal screw down closures on threaded post backs: EX-EX/MT ($300-$500) nal pins issued for games played in 1954 (at Cleveland), 1955 (at Milwaukee), 1956 (at Washington), and 1957 (at St. Louis). Touch of light scattered wear with all properly marked threaded backs retaining screw down closures. The 1955 pin has a more traditional pin backing which is likely a later modification: Avg. EX/MT with note to description ($300-$500)

410 1950 All-Star Game press pin (at Chicago). Original pin done in tasteful design with fully intact red and white enameled portions. Touch of light wear. Original screw down closure remains on threaded post back: 410 EX-EX/MT ($100-$200)

Holtzman Collection 101 412 1970-1978 All-Star Game press pins (9). Includes 1970 (Cincinnati), 1971 (De- troit), 1972 (Atlanta), 1973 (Kansas City), 1974 (Pitts- burgh), 1975 (Milwaukee), 1976 Philadelphia, 1977 (New York), and 1978 (San Diego, missing screw down closure). Varying degrees of mostly light wear: Avg. EX/MT ($300-$500)

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411 1962 All-Star Game press pin (at Chicago). Original 412 pin done in tasteful design with fully intact red and white enameled portions. Touch of light wear and mild discoloration. Original screw down closure remains on threaded post back: EX-EX/MT ($100-$200)

414 414 1972-1978 Cincinnati Reds press and/or event related pins (6) and 1970 All-Star bat. Includes Adirondack 302 model baseball bat with “J Holtzman” name block lettered into the barrel which has affixed metal placard commemorating the 1970 All-Star Game in Cincinnati; original press pins as issued by the Reds for the 1972, 75, and 76 World Series; 1978 Reds phantom pin issued in anticipation of World Series appearance; high quality “75 Champs” lapel pin done in press pin style; press/ dignitary pin issued for 1978 Reds vs. Astros Opening Day game at Riv- erfront Stadium (residue/discoloration throughout back). Varying degree of mostly light wear throughout: Avg. EX-EX/MT ($300-$500) 413

413 Lot of (23) 1981-2004 All-Star Game press pins. Includes complete run of pins as issued from 1981 through 2004 missing only 2001. Varying degrees of mostly light handling wear effecting a few pieces. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX-NM ($500-$1,000)

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415 Lot of (21) 1983-2006 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction press pins plus (6) 1997--2006 retroactive sets. Complete run of pins as issued from 1983 through 2000 plus the 2004, 05, and 06 pins; retroactive boxed sets as issued in 1997, 1999, 2004, 2003, 2005, and 2006. Varying degrees of mostly light handling wear effecting a few 374 pieces. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX-NM ($500-$1,000)

Holtzman Collection 102 418 1984 Chicago Cubs team signed baseball plus (2) 1987/88 team balls. Rawl- ings Official National League baseballs incl. 1984 team - (25) sigs. Incl. Sandberg, Smith 416 417 and Eckersley; 1987 team - (25) sigs incl. 416 1970 Orioles vs. Reds World Dawson and Sandberg; 417 June 20, 1968 Eddie Stanky 418 Series attributed Umpire autographed 200th as Manager win game attrib- 1987-88 team - (26) baseball. Reach J.Cronin Official uted baseball. Spalding W.Giles ONL incl. Sandberg, Dawson, Grace, Maddux, and Palmiero. Ink sigan- American League baseball has “-1970- baseball from the White Sox vs. Indi- tures rate 6/7- 8 out of 10, balls display light to moderate toning. World Series Baltimore - Cincin- ans game played in Chicago displays Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from nati” written in period ink across scattered usage wear and mild ton- the Holtzman family: EX-EX/MT ($300-$500) the sweetspot. It has been signed by ing. Handwritten across several pan- all (6) Umpires whom oversaw the els is the text, “To Eddie Stanky On games incl. Ashford, Williams, Stew- His 200th Victory As The White Sox art, Venzon, Burkhardt, and Flaherty. Manager, From His Flesh And Blood All are done in ink rating 7/8 out of Writers, June 20, 1968.” Includes 10. Ball displays mild toning and scat- LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter tered usage wear. Includes LOA from of provenance from the Holtzman Hunt Auctions and letter of prove- family: EX ($300-$500) nance from the Holtzman family: EX ($300-$500) 419 Large lot of Jerome Holtzman press passes, media credentials, and similar pieces. Includes 2002 American League pass to all parks; (4) Chicago 420 White Sox passes from 1992-99 and 420 Lot of (5) World Series and All-Star Game attributed base- (5) Chicago Cubs from 1992-2000; balls. Rawlings Official game logo baseballs from the Holtzman (5) Baseball Hall of Fame passes from Collection with some likely having been used in the related events. 1990-2000; approx. (25) World Series Includes (2) 1984 World Series with each signed by 6 game Um- and League Championship passes dat- pires, incl. Doug Harvey, in ink rating 8-8/9 out of 10. One of ing from the mid-1990s to 2007; (7) these shows obvious use; 1985 and 1987 World Series balls (touch All-Star Game passes from 1995-2002; of light surface wear and some possible use); and 1985 All-Star (3) 1993-98 Spring Training passes; and 419 Game with light/mild use and toning. Includes LOA from Hunt his 1999 Baseball Writer ID card/pass. Auctions and letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: EX Varying degrees of light to moderate use/ ($500-$750) wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: Overall EX 422 Lot of (2) Jerome Holtzman presentational awards. Includes ($300-$500) large handled cup on wooden base (15” tall) with engraved metal placard on front reading “Chicago Sports Hall of Fame, Media John 421 Jerome Holtzman’s collec- Carmichael Award...Jerome Holtzman May 8, 1985; Shield shaped tion of approx. (1,500) 1960s wooden placard with printed metal plate on front reading “Red baseball cards. Includes (24) Smith Award, For Major Contribu- 1961 Fleer Baseball Greats tions To Sports Journalism, 1997 (avg VG); Approx. (400) 1961 Recipient, Jerome Holtzman” (ap- Topps with (24) HOFers in- prox. 15”x11”). Hint of light wear. cluding #300 Mickey Mantle Includes letter of provenance from (NM minor print defect), other the Holtzman family: EX/MT- cards avg VG-VG/EX; Approx. NM ($300-$500) (375) 1962 Topps with (28) HOFers (avg VG/EX); (60) 1963 Fleer with (14) HOFers including Clemente and (3) 421 Mays along with SP Adcock and the checklist which has some boxes marked (avg VG); Approx. (525) 1965 Topps with (35) HOFers (avg VG/EX-EX); (84) 1969 Topps with (8) HOFers including Nolan Ryan (avg VG/EX); and a few other cards from the 1960s. Various conditions throughout the lot, with PR cards due 422 to either tape residue or paper loss, but also has a very nice selection of mid to higher grade cards. Includes letter of provenance from the Holtzman family: Range PR-NM/MT ($1,500-$3,000)

End of Holtzman Collection 103 423 Rare 2005 Pedro Lopez Chicago White Sox World Series Championship ring. The 2005 Chicago White Sox captured the hearts of the South Side faithful with a combination of talented and gritty players. The team ended the season with an American League best record of 99-63 en route to a convincing sweep of the Houston Astros in the World Series. The title was the first for the club since the 1917 season ending a drought of nearly 90 years. Tastefully executed ring with a diamond appointed “Sox” team logo displayed on upper black stone background encircled by a total of (58) additional diamonds in two rows. On one shank, in relief, is the text “World Champions 2005” with the “11-1” postseason record noted below. Opposite has the player name “Lopez” along with regular season “99-63” team record, MLB logo, and player number “62.” The ring is size (9.5-10) with no mentionable wear and is marked “Jostens 14K” on the interior band. Included original box is one of the more substantive of its’ type with inset team logo on top, Millennium trophy on front, and a “Pedro Lopez” nameplate affixed. One of only a scant few examples to have entered the public market place. Includes letter of provenance from Pedro Lopez: NM ($20,000-$40,000)

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