HS_Dec12AuctionGuide.. - Huggins & Scott

BASEBALL December 13, 2012
452. Ty Cobb
Signed
Government
Postcard - Full
JSA
Long since retired
from an unparalleled
hitting career, Ty Cobb
had only money to
count (thanks to wise
investments in Coca-
Cola and General
Motors) and epic battles over which to reminisce. During his retirement, Cobb’s seldom
seen “softer side” emerged as he complied with a request and signed this government
postcard. Postmarked “MENLO PARK, CALIF. JUL 6 1956,” the laminated correspondence
piece showcases Cobb’s blue ballpoint autograph, which projects (“9-
10”) strength and is accented by his customary paraph. Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
454. Mel Ott
Signed
Government
Postcard -
Full JSA
Synonymous with the
Polo Grounds, Hall of
Famer Mel Ott delivered
511 home runs
with a patented leg
kick and ferocious
swing. The offered
government postcard was autographed by Ott (d.1958) shortly before his untimely
passing. Postmarked “DETROIT JUL 5 1956,” the laminated correspondence piece
was received and signed by Ott during his brief tenure (1956-1958) announcing Tigers
games on Mutual Radio. Executed in blue ballpoint, Ott’s signature projects (“9”)
strength. Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
456. Jimmie
Foxx Signed
Government
Postcard -
Full JSA
Following a career
that saw him launch
534 home runs,
Jimmie Foxx
returned to the
game he once
defined (albeit at
different levels).
Following a stint managing the AAGPBL’s Fort Wayne Daisies, Foxx coached the
University of Miami baseball team in 1956 and 1957. It was in that endeavor that he
complied with an autograph request on this government postcard. Postmarked “1956 –
Miami,” the since-laminated piece is signed by Foxx in black ink. The scripting shows
(“6”) strength and is highlighted by the trademark “xx.” Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
458. Thomas
Connolly
Signed
Government
Postcard -
Full JSA
Respected perhaps
like no other big
league arbiter, Hall
of Famer Thomas
Connolly earned
prominent assignments
such as the first-ever games at Shibe Park, Comiskey Park, Fenway Park and
Yankee Stadium. Well after the conclusion of his 34-year career, Connolly complied
with an autograph request on this government postcard. Postmarked “1956,” the laminated
card is signed by Connolly (signed “Thomas H. Connolly”) in blue ballpoint
(“9” strength) and inscribed “With every good wish.” Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
453. Rogers
Hornsby Signed
Government
Postcard - Full
JSA
With a competitive desire
that, more often than not,
hindered relations with
teammates, Rogers
Hornsby never wavered
in his outspoken ways.
The Hornsby penning on
this government postcard mirrors the Hall of Famer’s unyielding demeanor.
Postmarked “JUN 25 1956,” the since-laminated card is signed by Hornsby in green
ink and inscribed “1956.” The sizable signature shows (“9”) strength. Between mentoring
jobs at the time of this autograph, Hornsby resided in Chicago (as indicated on
the postmark), where he was to coach the Cubs in 1958. Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
455. Tris
Speaker
Signed
Government
Postcard -
Full JSA
A key component
on two Red Sox
World Series winners
during the
Deadball Era, as
well as on the
Cleveland Indians’ first-ever Fall Classic installment, Hall of Famer Tris Speaker
returned to the Tribe as a coach and advisor from 1947 until his death in 1958. This
government postcard was autographed during the latter endeavor. Postmarked “JUN
29, 1956,” the laminated piece is signed by Speaker in blue ballpoint (“9-10”
strength). Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
457. Larry
Lajoie
Signed
Government
Postcard -
Full JSA
Unflappable in his
determination to
deliver at the plate,
Hall of Famer Nap
Lajoie was so
revered that his
Cleveland Bronchos were re-named the “Naps” in his honor. More than half a century
later, Lajoie was sought by autograph seekers, at least one of which he complied with
in signing this government postcard. Executed in blue ink, “Larry Lajoie” and his
inscriptions of “Best Wishes 6-26-56” project (“8”) strength and clarity. The postmark
on the laminated card reads “Daytona Beach,” where Lajoie was to pass away less
than three years later. Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
459. Jackie
Robinson
Signed
Government
Postcard - Full
JSA
Arguably the game’s
most courageous figure,
Jackie Robinson was, in
the end, admired by millions
for efforts that went
far beyond the Major
League diamonds on which he performed. Just before embarking on the 10th and final
season of a remarkable big league career, Robinson signed this government postcard.
Postmarked “Tampa – MAR 30 1956,” the laminated piece is signed by Robinson in
blue ballpoint (“9”) strength. Additionally, his inscription reads: “Thanks for your very
nice letter. It was nice receiving it. Best wishes.” Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
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