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Lot # 764: Auto Racing Autograph Collection w/Three Paul Newmans (145)

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "2019 Spring Classic",
which ran from 5/7/2019 10:00 AM to
6/7/2019 10:00 PM



From the collection of a well-known, Cleveland area autograph seeker, Steve K, comes this outstanding auto racing focused autograph collection. All autographs were in person and can be found on team premiums, photos, clippings, copies, advertising pieces and more. Highlights include the three Paul Newman signatures. All three are color xerox, oversized with one being laminated. Newman was a very tough signature to get as he often refused to sign. Plus scores of great racers including: Michael & Mario Andretti (several), Rahal, Fitapaldi, Penske, Vassor, Simon, Tracy, Robby Gordon, & many more. Allow 2% factor for secretarial.

 

This amazing collection of 30,000 autographs was obtained in person by one of the pioneering autograph hounds, Steve Kostrubanic. This Cleveland-area native wandered outside the theaters and sports venues of Cleveland searching for celebrities from the late 1940s right up to the early 2000s. He was fluent in all areas of popular culture including baseball, football, boxing, sports, rock ‘n’ roll, music, cinema, theater, television and more. His later job as Senator Jacob Javitz’s personal driver gave him even greater access to the rich and famous. A Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, he is a member of the Ohio State Boxing Hall of Fame. 

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