This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2018
ADDENDUM: Major updated to this lot. Tiny Bonham, Carl Mays, Wally Schang, Jack Warhop and Jack Quinn have each been encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentic from the "Dave Hill Collection." All others are pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
Incredible collection of New York Yankees autographs (93 different players, 94 total signatures), some going back to the franchise's beginning as the Highlanders at the turn of the 20th century. None are Hall of Famers, but some are so ancient and obscure that their value far exceeds a typical Hall of Fame signature. Most are signed on 3x5 index cards unless specified. Cut signatures are matted to 3x5 index cards. Many have newspaper clipping images of said player for an improved presentation. Baseball cards lay loose on 3x5's that are placed inside plastic rolodex protectors. The majority are signed (with several inscribed) in blue ink ranging 6-9/10 in strength and eye appeal. (See Dave Hill's bio in our catalog or Lots 164-179.)
Early and rare autographs that bear special mentioning are: Jack Warhop (gave up Ruth's first two career HR's); Russ Ford (won 26 games as Highlanders rookie in 1910); Ping Bodie (Ruth's first NYY roommate); Jack Quinn (Hungarian who pitched until age 50); Wally Schang (one of greatest hitting catchers of dead-ball era); Bob Shawkey (CG win in 1st game at Yankee Stadium in 1923); Carl Mays (killed Ray Chapman with pitch in 1920); "Jumpin" Joe Dugan (one of best 3B in his era); Bob Meusel (batted 5th, behind Ruth & Gehrig, in "Murderer's Row" lineup); Mark Koenig (batted 2nd, ahead of Ruth & Gehrig, in "Murderer's Row"); George Pipgras ('27-33 NYY starter who became controversial umpire); Tom Zachary (12-0 record in 1930 remains most wins without loss in one season); Frank Crosetti (17x WS champ with Yanks as player & coach); Babe Dahlgren (replaced Gehrig at 1B after ALS diagnosis); and Nick Etten (PCL great who starred for Yanks during WW2).
Image 1: Elston Howard, Vic Raschi ("Best regards"), Ed Lopat, Don Larsen, Johnny Murphy (cut), Red Rolfe (2 cuts), Joe Collins and Spud Chandler. 8 players; 9 signatures.
Image 2: Jack Warhop, Jack Quinn [1884-1946], Russell Ford (cut), Frank "Ping" Bodie (cut), Ray "Slim" Caldwell, Wally Schang, Bob Shawkey and Carl W. Mays. 8 signatures.
Image 3: Mark Koenig, Babe Dahlgren, Nick Etten, Johnny Allen (cut), Myril Hoag, Ray Fisher, Bennie Bengough (cut), Chas "Paddy" Baumann and John Broaca (cut). 9 signatures.
Image 4: Joe Dugan, Bob Meusel, George Pipgras, Eddie Wells, Frank Crosetti, Tom Zachary and Ben Chapman. 7 signatures.
Image 5: George Selkirk, Monte Pearson, Charlie Keller ("Best wishes"), Tom Henrich ("Best Wishes"), Tom Sain, Ernie Bonham cut (1913-49), George Stirnweiss, Allie Reynolds and Gene Woodling. 9 signatures.
Image 6: Jerry Coleman, Hank Bauer, Gil McDougald, Bob Turley, Bobby Brown, Joe Page ["Sincerest Regards"], Tommy Byrne, Bobby Shantz ["Best wishes"] and Ralph Houk. 9 signatures.
Image 7: Bobby Richardson, Bill "Moose" Skowron, Clete Boyer (cut), Tony Kubek, Johnny Blanchard, Ralph Terry, Ryne Duren, Johnny Kicks ["Best Wishes"] and Luis Arroyo ["Best Wishes"]. 9 signatures.
Image 8: Joe Pepitone, Tom Tresh, Al Downing, Bobby Murcer ["To Ronald Best Wishes"], Tommy John, Jim Bouton, Mel Stottlemyre, Roy White and Lou Piniella. 9 signatures.
Image 9: Graig Nettles, Ron Guidry, Bucky Dent (cut), Willie Randolph, Chris Chambliss, Ed Figueroa, Mickey Rivers and Dave Righetti. 8 signatures.
Image 10: Scott Brosius, Don Mattingly, Joe Girardi, Jim Leyritz, David Wells, Paul O'Neill, Bernie Williams (card), Tino Martinez (card), Chuck Knoblauch (card) and David Cone (cut). 10 signatures.
7 not pictured: Harry Wolter, Art Ditmar, Cedric Durst, Walt Dubiel, Karl Drews (cut), Oscar Gamble and Steve Howe.