Collection of fourteen photos, each signed on the front by the respective Hall of Fame player pictured. With the exception of Dizzy Dean, all are modern prints. Unless otherwise noted the signatures, scripted in a variety of inks, range in grade from 7/10 to 10/10, averaging 9/10. Excellent condition overall. The collection consists of the following: 1) Dizzy Dean. Vintage B&W photo of Dean as a member of the Cardinals warming up on the sideline prior to a game. Paper residue on the reverse from having been removed from an album. 7.75x5". Accompanied by a full LOA from PSA. 2) Ted Williams. B&W. 5x7". 3) Joe DiMaggio. Color. 8x10". 4) Stan Musial. Color. 8x10". 5-6) Frank Robinson. Two photos; one B&W, one color. Each 8x10". 7-8) Jim Palmer. Two photos; one B&W, one color. Each 8x10". 9) Lefty Grove. B&W. 8x10". 10-11) Duke Snider. Two photos; one B&W, one color. 12) Connie Mack. B&W. Trimmed along the top border. Tape on reverse. 7x9". 13) Lefty Gomez. Newspaper clipping. 2.25x4". 14) Gil Hodges. B&W. Affixed to a paper backing. Edge tears and tape on reverse. 8x10". 

Collection of five documents originating from the Elmira Baseball Club relating to the purchase of player contracts from the Baltimore Elite Giants Negro League club, including Junior Gilliam. The collection consists of two handwritten letters, each dated July 3. 1950, from Richard D. Powell (vice president of the Balitmore Elite Giants) offering the Elmira club the opportunity to purchase, respectively, the contracts of Junior Gilliam and Leroy Ferrell. The price for Gilliam's contract is $5,000, while Ferrell's is being offered for $2,500. Accompanying each letter is a typed biographical summary for each player, including the teams he has played with in the Negro Leagues and his accomplishments. Also included is a biographical sheet for pitcher Joe Black. Both of the handwritten letters (8.5x8.5") display one one vertical and two horizontal folds, as well a staple hole in the upper right corner. Each biographical sheet (8.5x11") displays a staple hole in the upper right corner. 

Collection of seven outstanding original film negatives, each featuring a Hall of Fame player or umpire. The collection consists of the following: Gabby Hartnett (Chicago Cubs), Bill Klem (umpire), Mickey Cochrane (Philadelphia A's), Bob Feller (Cleveland Indians) Hack Wilson (Chicago Cubs), Jessie Haines (St. Louis Cardinals), and Rabbit Maranville (Boston Braves). Each negative (5x7"), displays a production code along the border, and minor edge wear. Excellent condition overall.