FOOTBALL DAY ONE - SEPT 29, 2010415. 1972 Washington Redskins NFC Champions Salesman Sample RingThe 1972 Washington Redskins, led by the veteran-loving head coach George Allen, went 11-3 in the regular season, allowing the Packers and Cowboys only three points apiece in the playoffs before falling to the undefeated Dolphins, 14-7, in Super Bowl VII. The offered 1972 Washington Redskins NFC Champions sample ring displays a burgundy-coloredtop surface with golden Redskins logo insert, surrounded by 14 diamond-colored gems. The ring has “N.F.C.” above the top, with “Champions” below, “19”to the right and “72” to the left. The left panel features a Redskins helmet with team name above and “Togetherness” below, while the right has scores from the two playoffgames: Redskins 16, Packers 6 and Redskins 26, Cowboys 3 with “Allen” above and Super Bowl VII below.Opening Bid $1000.00416. 1988-2008 Goal Line Art Gold Edition (#/100) Complete Set of (192) Signed P ostcardsConceived in the creative mind of Gary Thomas in 1988, the Goal Line Art series is an eagerly anticipated annual tradition amongst National Football Hall of Fame autographcollectors. These colorful 4x6 artist renderings are noted for the intricately crafted players’ likeness and exceptional uniform detailing. This comprehensive 1988-2008set of (192) signed postcards features more than 75% of all Canton inductees. Housed in decorative football leather binders, only 100 copies of this Gold Edition were distributedthrough the Football Hall of Fame. With one exception (Riggins), each artwork is serially numbered #63/100 and penned in blue or black Sharpie with mostly (“8-9”) or better precision. Highlights include: #5 Bradshaw, #6 J. Brown, #11 Graham, #12 Grange, #19 Luckman , #24 Rozelle, #34 P. Brown, #39 Ditka, #43 Hirsch, #44Hornung, (2) #54 Namath (one proof #/50), #62 Buchanan, #63 Butkus, #71 Hutson, #86 Staubach, #88 Tittle, #89 Turner, #93 Baugh, #97 A. Davis, #99 Ewbank, #115Riggins (not #/100, Online COA), #116 Sayers, #118 Upshaw (matches jersey number), #133 Landry, #140 Payton, #146 D. Walker, #147 Walsh, #168 O. Simpson, #170Starr, #174 Unitas, #187 Mara, #188 Shula, #199 L. Taylor, #200 Long, #202 Montana, #224 Elway, #225 B. Sanders, #227 Marino, #229 S. Young and #230 Aikman.Interestingly, upon purchase the victor will also secure subscriber’s rights for subsequent update sets at factory costs. For a complete list of signed cards and additionaldetails, please visit our website.Opening Bid $2500.0082 HUGGINS & SCOTT AUCTION: SEPT 29-30, 2010 WWW.HUGGINSANDSCOTT.COM • 1.866.462.2273
417. Hall of Fame Football Helmet Signed by (22) Quarterback GreatsA most appropriate medium, this full-size football helmet features “Hall of Fame” decals and is decorated with thebold autographs of (22) of the game’s most revered signal callers. The black Sharpie pennings average (9-10”) qualitythroughout and include: Aikman, Baugh, Blanda, Bradshaw, Dawson, Elway, Fouts, Griese, Jurgensen, Kelly,Marino, Montana, Moon, Namath, C. Parker, Starr, Staubach, Tarkenton, Tittle, Trippi, Unitas and Young. Full photoLOA from James Spence Authentications. More details on our website.Opening Bid $500.00418. Favre, P. Manning and MontanaSigned Full-Sized HelmetsWith one enshrined in Canton and the other two on adirect path to that same revered institution, the (3) quarterbacksthat have autographed these full-sized footballhelmets can all boast of Super Bowl laurels anduntouchable records. Includes: Favre Packers, inscribed“4 - ‘95, ‘96, ‘97 MVP - 3 in a row”; P. Manning Colts,inscribed “18”; and Montana 49ers. Individual fullphoto LOAs from James Spence Authentications.Opening Bid $300.00419. (6) Hall of Fame QuarterbacksSigned Helmets With Namath, Elwayand StaubachHall of Fame signal callers have individually autographedthese (6) full-size pro model football helmets.Showcasing the colorful team logos, these ideal displaypieces are accented by bold pennings (“9-10” strengththroughout) of franchise icons. Includes: Elway DenverBroncos; Fouts San Diego Chargers; NamathUniversity of Alabama; Simms New York Giants; StarrGreen Bay Packers; and Staubach Dallas Cowboys.Individual certs/holograms from James SpenceAuthentications. More on our website.Opening Bid $400.00420. WalterPaytonSigned &FramedJersey with(4)InscriptionsAdd a dose of“sweetness” toyour Hall of Famefootball collectionwith this attractiveWalter Payton(d.1999) signedand framed jersey with four inscriptions. Expertlyframed and matted with minimal exterior wear to38x46, the career achievements of Payton are craftilyembroidered into his acclaimed #34 Bears jersey. Onthe back numbers Payton carefully endorsed his namevia silver Sharpie and added 16,726, Sweetness, SuperBowl XX and HOF 1993 as inscriptions. The autographgrades (“9-10”) and comes with a full photo LOA fromJSA. For more details, please visit our website.Opening Bid $250.00421. “Coal Mine to Goal Line” LithoSigned by (5) With Unitas andMontanaA hotbed for NFL signal calling greats, the Pittsburgh,PA area and its native athletes are celebrated on thislimited edition (55/1000) “Coal Mine to Goal Line”lithograph signed by (5) Hall of Fame quarterbacks.The 32-3/4 x 18-7/8” print depicts Warner Bros.favorites portraying big name QBs. Each has signed onthe lower border, with felt tip pennings showing (“9-10”) quality throughout. Includes: Kelly, Marino,Montana, Namath and Unitas. Cartoonists Charles andTom McKinson have signed, as well. PSA/DNA hologram#K41094 (no basic cert).Opening Bid $250.00422. (4) Difficult Football Hall ofFamer Signed ItemsAutograph hounds will enjoy this quartet of ProFootball Hall of Fame signed items. Includes: JimConzelman (d.1970) signed 4x3-1/2” cut with a blackink signature (“9”); John L. “Paddy” Driscoll(d.1968) signed 7x2-3/4” cut with a blue ink signature(“8”); Henry Jordan (d.1977) signed personal checkwith a blue ink signature (“9”); Johnny “Blood”McNally (d.1985) signed 1977 Fleer Immortals card inblue ink (“8-9,” signed on the front and back). AuctionLOA from James Spence Authentications.Opening Bid $200.00423. (5) Autographed FootballLithographs With Montana, Marinoand NamathVividly portrayed (or represented under the guise of acartoon favorite), NFL greats have decorated these (5)colorful displays with autographs showing (“9-10”)strength throughout. Displayed in various sized frames(with one piece not framed) the bold signatures include:(2) T. Davis, Elam, (2) Elway, Griffith, Marino,McCafferty, Montana, Namath, Romanowski andSimms. Complete details on our website.Opening Bid $250.00424. Hall of Fame Football ExecutiveBert Bell Signed Check Lot (200)Offered is a grouping of deBernville Bell, known tomost as Bert Bell, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles andpioneering member of the Football Hall of Fame. Bell(d.1959) signed the majority of these checks on thefront with his full name, deBernville Bell. Each signaturegrades in the (“8-9”) range with a few lesser. Thesechecks came directly from the family so no LOAaccompanies.Opening Bid $500.00MORE IMAGES AND DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.HUGGINSANDSCOTT.COM83