HS_Dec12AuctionGuide.. - Huggins & Scott

598. Bobby
Jones Signed
Hardcover Book -
Full JSA
Technically an amateur,
links legend Bobby Jones
was arguably the best
golfer of his era, besting
professionals regularly
with skill, class and
admirable sportsmanship.
Among the most coveted
autographs in golf circles,
Jones’ penning is decidedly
powerful on this hardcover book. Entitled Golf Is My Game (Doubleday, 1960), the
235-page volume is signed and personalized by Jones (d.1971) in blue ballpoint (“8-
9” strength) on the fly leaf. The book presents nicely with the original dust jacket
intact. Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $500.00
600. Arnold
Palmer/Jack Nicklaus
Framed Autograph
Display - JSA
Links legends Arnold Palmer and
Jack Nicklaus are the subjects of
this cut signature display. Framed
to dimensions of 18-1/4 x 22-1/8”,
each golfer’s blue ballpoint penning
has been executed on an otherwise
blank sheet and shows (“8-
9”) potency. Accenting the piece is
a black-and-white photo of the
two during their younger days.
Individual certs from JSA.
Opening Bid $200.00
602. USGA-
U.S. Open
Championship
Golf
Memorabilia
Lot of (38)
with Jacket,
Tickets,
Badges
The prestigious Congressional Country Club in Bethesda hosted the 1964, 1997 and
2011 U.S. Open Golf Tournaments and the 1995 Senior Open. Presented is a collection
of (38) golf memorabilia items with emphasis on the 1995, 1997 and 2011 CCC
events. Highlighting are a 1995 Senior Open jacket, (5) sets of 1997 gallery tickets,
(6) 1997 tickets/ badges and (7) 2011 passes/badges. Also included are (10) pins, a
medallion, (2) scrip books, (2) newspaper supplements, a guide, a 1957 cachet, a 1976
glass and a set of (62) cards with “Tiger” Woods. More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
604. 1920s-2000s
Tennis
Book/Publication
Lot of (30) with
(10) Autographed
Books
Increase your “net” knowledge
with this fascinating
collection of (30) tennis
books and publications
including (10) autographed
books (7) of which are first
editions/first printings. Standout signers are Tracy Adams, (2) Bud Collins, Billie Jean
King, Jack Kramer and Ivan Lendl. Also included in this lot are (9) unsigned first edition
books and (11) 1925-1938 newspapers with tennis headlines. All books and newspapers
present in nicely preserved condition with light to moderate wear. Auction
LOA from JSA. More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
599. Jackie
Gleason/Arnold
Palmer Signed
Framed Display
“How sweet it is!” Famous in
their individual arenas, 1960s
pals Arnold Palmer and
Jackie Gleason teamed on
both the golf course and this
autograph display. Framed to
24-3/8 x 31”, individual blackand-white
photos are respectively
signed by Palmer (black
marker, “10” strength) and
Gleason (black marker, “9”
strength). Accenting the piece is a 20x16 black-and-white photo (not signed) of the
pair during a 1960 golf outing at Shawnee Country Club. Full photo LOA from JSA.
More on our website.
Opening Bid $250.00
601. Tiger
Woods 2007
PGA
Championship
Shadowbox
Display With
UDA
Autographed
Shoe
Acclaimed athletes have attributed their feats by proclaiming “It’s the shoes.” Such
are the sentiments in this Tiger Woods shadowbox display. Measuring 29-5/8 x 19-5/8
x 7”-deep, the display shows Woods winning the 2007 PGA Championship and a pair
of the exact style Nike shoes worn by the champion during that tournament. With a
limited edition number of 24/25, the right shoe is autographed by Woods in silver
marker (“9-10” strength). Cert/hologram from UDA. Note: due to the dimensions of
this item, a shipping surcharge will apply.
Opening Bid $250.00
603. Very Tough
Arthur Ashe Single-
Signed Baseball-Full
JSA
While Arthur Ashe signed flats
and tennis balls are available, single
signed baseballs are very hard
to come by. Offered is an
ONL/White baseball single
signed by Ashe. Presenting in
excellent condition this rare collectible
displays Ashe’s prominent
(“8”) quality signature
applied in blue ballpoint pen right
where you would want it on the
“sweet spot”. Ashe who passed
away at an early age due to a disease contracted during a blood transfusion gained
international fame as the first major black tennis star. Full photo LOA from JSA.
Opening Bid $250.00
605. Tennis Autographed
Flats Collection of (38) with
Borg/Connors Multi-Signed
Photo
Served up, a fantastic collection of (38)
autographed Tennis flats with (50+) signatures.
The Ace of this lot is a 15x19 1996
Corel Champions framed poster signed by
(12) with Borg (“9”) and Connors (“9”).
Also included are (35) single signed and (2)
multi-signed original wire photos, souvenir
photos, postcards, advertisements, glossies
and photocopies highlighted by star
swingers Cascals, Edberg, Hingis,
Mandlikova, Richards, Riggs, Segura,
Tanner, Wilander and (30) others. Corel
poster has full LOA from JSA, all others are Auction LOA. More on our website.
Opening Bid $150.00
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