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Lot # 886: Hall of Fame Signature Collection (24)

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Collection of twenty-three items, each signed by a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, plus three photos signed by Pete Rose. These signatures represent a portion of our consignor's childhood collection, with many obtained by mail. The remainder were obtained in person at various signing shows during the 1970s-80s. All but six of the items are photos. The signatures, scripted in a variety of inks, grade 8/10 on average. Excellent condition overall. 8x10-inch Color Photos (12): Hank Aaron (two examples), Bert Blyleven, Joe DiMaggio, Al Kaline, Willie Mays, Brooks Robinson, Pete Rose (three examples), Duke Snider, and Willie Stargell. 8x10-inch Black-and-White Photos (2): Willie McCovey and Joe Morgan. Small Black-and-White Photos (7): Luke Appling (3.25x5.5"), Warren Giles (3.5x5.25"), Jesse Haines (2.5x3.5"), Harry Hooper - Personalized to "John" (3.25x5.25"), Frank Robinson (5x7.5"), Enos Slaughter - personalized "To Jon" (5.5x3.25"), and Don Sutton (5x7"). Miscellaneous (5): 1) Stan Coveleski (handwritten note, NOT SIGNED, in which he describes his greatest thrill in baseball; scripted on the original autograph request letter sent to him; 8.5x11"), 2) Harry Hooper (on a "The Glory of Their Times" promotional card; 4.5x3.5"), 3) George Sisler (signed handwritten note in which he describes his greatest thrill in baseball; scripted on the reverse of the original autograph request letter sent to him; 8.5x6"; torn at the base), 4) Casey Stengel (personalized to "John" on a promotional photo coaster; 3.75" in diameter with a clipped base), and 5) Don Sutton (promotional photo card with the 1971 Los Angeles Dodgers home schedule on the reverse; 4x6").

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