Jim Stinson Sports Recent Autograph Acquisitions

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Vintage Baseball Autographs Recent Acquisitions For SALE NOW

100) CY YOUNG POSTCARD PHOTO SIGNED ON REVERSE Unique postcard photo of Young posed with his dog. Measures 3 1/4 x 5 1/2. Signed large and bold on the reverse in fountain pen. There is a faint white line under the signature that separates the signature of the writing of the original collector which reads "Belongs to Rev. H. Harold Davis Bowerston, Ohio" coincidentally Bowerston Ohio is only several miles away from Cy Young's lifelong home in Peoli Ohio. I've never seen this photo before and it could possibly be a one of a kind photo. Cy Young's baseball record is unquestionably one of a kind. Over a 22 year career 1890-1911 he compiled an amazing 511 wins including three no-hitters and the first perfect game of baseball's modern era in 1904. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937 as one of the original five inductees. He died in 1955. $1,650.00
101) ED FUSSELBACK Four page handwritten letter both sides dated November 27th, 1889 signed at conclusion by Fusselback. Pages measure 4 1/2 x 7 and comes with original mailing envelope. Fusselback writes to fellow major league baseball player Bob Allen. Content is great and it talks about the Sporting News coming out with the batting averages for the year and how they got "Slighted" Interesting in that the players had no idea what their batting averages were until Thanksgiving after the season. He mentions players by name and even mentions a young Billy Hamilton. He writes about various players and who they have signed with including a player signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He refers to the upcoming season with the "Players League" coming into formation and he mentions how weak he thinks the National League will be. He also mentions that A.J. Reach is interested in Allen and will receive a letter from him. Allen did in fact sign with Reach during the off season and would be his team Captain. An awesome piece of baseball history on the verge of the formation of the Players League. An extremely rare autograph in any form. He was a pitcher and catcher in the Major Leagues from 1882-1888 he would play for the St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Monumentals, Philadelphia Athletics & Louisville Colonels. He died after shooting himself three weeks after his brother Bill also killed himself in 1926. $950.00
102) DICK HOBLITZELL Four page handwritten letter to his wife dated April 21st 1917. Each page measures 6x9 and is written on attractive letterhead of the Putnam's Hotel in Boston. All pages are one side and is signed at conclusion with his initials however the envelope which accompanies the letter is addressed in his hand to "Mrs. R.C. Hoblitzell" Content mentions what he did with his day as the game for that day was rained out reads in part "At 8:15 pm I was at the Park Sq. theatre to see "Fair and Warmer" it was a good comedy the ballplayers were invited" The rest of the letter deals with intimate terms of endearment. Hoblitzell played 1st base in the Major Leagues 1908-1918 for the Reds & Red Sox. He was the National League leader in at bats in 1910 & 1911 and Cincinnati's MVP in 1911. He was a member of two World Championship teams the 1915 & 1916 Red Sox. His career was cut short by induction into the army in 1918 during WW I. He died in 1962. $350.00
103) DICK HOBLITZELL 3x5 index card signed on the lined side "R.C. Dick Hoblitzell" he also writes the teams he played for. Hoblitzell played 1st base in the Major Leagues 1908-1918 for the Reds & Red Sox. He was the National League leader in at bats in 1910 & 1911 and Cincinnati's MVP in 1911. He was a member of two World Championship teams the 1915 & 1916 Red Sox. His career was cut short by induction into the army in 1918 during WW I. He died in 1962. $100.00
104) JOE CRONIN SIGNED 1936 NATIONAL CHICLE FINE PEN PREMIUM PHOTO R313 IN MINT CONDITION Pictured in Red Sox uniform and signed perfectly on the light portion of his uniform in black ball point. Unsigned R313's in this condition have sold for $700.00 or more. Cronin was one of the best players of his era and was a 7 time All Star. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956 and died in 1984. $250.00
105) HUGH DUFFY 2x2 magazine photo signed by Duffy in fountain pen "Hugh Duffy Boston Red Sox" Attached to a larger 4x6 heavy stock page. Duffy was one of the 19th Centuries greatest players his career as a player spanned 1888-1906 and as manager 1901-1922. He won the triple crown in 1895. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945 and died in 1954. $350.00
106) CONNIE MACK VERY UNIQUE EARLY LETTER WRITTEN TO HALL OF FAMER HUGH DUFFY Dated December 31st 1919. Typed full page letter Measures 7x10. Early Athletics letter with attractive Gold seal in the upper left. Duffy was then manager of the Toronto Baseball club. In astonishing condition considering it is almost 100 years old. Mack writes "Dear Hughy, Yours of the 29th received. Pleased to hear from you. Some time ago I gave Mr. McCaffery the preference over all other clubs to secure McAvoy, Kopp and Geary they were the three players whom I felt would help any club in the International League. Baltimore has secured McAvoy and the Seattle club has secured Geary and Kopp. Am very much in doubt now if I have any players that I can spare that would be of any help to you. My man here in the office says that you should secure Bankston, outfielder and Hallas outfielder (Likely a reference to future Football Hall of Famer George Halas) they are with the American League club in New York and no doubt could be secured. Wish you every success and if I find that I can hand you anyone that will help your club will do so later on. Yours very Truly CONNIE MACK" Rare to find an early letter written from one future Hall of Famer to another. Hugh Duffy was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1945. Connie Mack's career as a player and manager spanned 1886-1950. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937 and died in 1956. $450.00
107) CONNIE MACK Letter from a fan to Connie Mack with a list of 16 former ball players requesting information from Mack on their where abouts , Signed nicely in pencil on the reverse "Connie Mack Shibe Park Philadelphia" Mack took the time to notate in pencil next to each name what he knew of what became of them, Includes Plank (Gettsysburg Pa Dead), Waddell (Butler Pa. Dead), Davis (c/o Philadelphia Inquirer), Fultz (Attorney in Brooklyn), Lave Cross (Toledo O. Dead), Measures 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 has some wrinkling and creasing including a small tear. The Connie Mack signature is fine. Connie Mack's career as a player and manager spanned 1886-1950. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937 and died in 1956. $250.00
108) MAX CAREY complete personal check dated May 6th, 1926. Made out entirely in his own hand with his name imprinted on the check. A small light portion of the bank's cancel stamp touches part of the signature. Carey led the league in Stolen bases 10 times his 738 lifetime steals is still the 9th highest in Major League history. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961 he died in 1976. $50.00
109) BEN TINCUP original vintage 8x10 photo pictured full length in uniform. Crystal clear fantastic image signed by Tincup on the chest light portion of his uniform. A small portion of the top right edge is missing and there is a small tear on the top left. Both flaws could either be trimmed or matted out if desired. A tough autograph to find on a vintage 8x10. Tincup was a member of both the original Cherokee Nation and its modern counterpart. He played for the 1914-15 & 1918 Phillies and the 1928 Cubs. Later in life he was a coach for the legendary 1960 and 1961 Yankees. He died in 1980. $100.00
110) JOHN BRUSH Legal document dated Oct 15th, 1900. Measures 6 1/2 x 8 1/2. Brush was a Major league executive primarily remembered as the owner of the New York Giants from 1890 until his death. He was also the leader in the formation of rules that govern the modern World Series. A possible future Hall of Famer He died in 1912. $650.00
111) EDDIE CICOTTE 3x5 signed on the unlined side. Starting pitcher of the infamous 1919 World Series and one of the Eight Man out Banned from Baseball for life for his participation in the fix. Cicotte led the league in wins in 1917 & 1919 he pitched a no-hit game in 1917. Died-1969. $250.00
112) HENRY BERTHRONG Envelope postmarked 1901. Signed H.W. Berthrong on the return address portion of the envelope. Postmarked from Matanzas Cuba where he was then working as a customs official. Berthrong was a participant in the very early days of baseball. He played as a catcher for the Washington Nationals 1865-1868 and the Washington Olympics in 1871. A rare autograph as he died in 1928. $250.00
113) JACQUES FOURNIER full page typewritten letter dated Feb 11th, 1942. Measures 8 1/2 x 11 and signed nicely in fountain pen. Written to a Mr. J. Emile Dion in Quebec Canada. regarding a job with his team as manager. Content is all baseball related. He usually signed with the more common version of his name "Jack" this is the only item I've ever seen that he has signed with his formal name. Played from 1912-1927 for the White Sox, Yankees, Cardinals, Brooklyn & Braves. He led the league in home runs in 1924. He died in 1973. $150.00
114) IRA THOMAS rare signed photo pictured in uniform. Measures 3 1/2 x 5 1/2. He signs and also writes the teams he played for "NY Highlanders /Yankees 1906, 1907, Detroit pennant winners 1908, Philadelphia Athletics 1909-1915" Thomas was a member of the World Champion 1910 & 1911 Athletics. He died in 1958. $200.00
115) WISH EGAN full page typewritten letter on Detroit Tigers letterhead dated May 1st, 1931. Obviously written to a friend the entire letter has baseball related content , signed nicely at conclusion in fountain pen. Measures 8 1/2 x 11. Egan played for the Tigers in 1902 and Cardinals 1905-06. He later became a scout and coach for the Tigers. He died in 1951. $250.00
116) BILLY WEBB One page document for the Draper-Maynard Sporting Goods company measures 8 1/2 x 11. Signed boldly in fountain pen by Webb. Dated Sept 10th 1935 when he was a coach for the White Sox. As a player he saw action in only one major league season for the 1917 Pirates. He died in 1943. $200.00
117) JAMES T. BURKE One page document for the Draper-Maynard Sporting Goods company Dated Sept 25th 1932. Signed boldly in fountain pen by Burke when he was a coach for the World Champion Yankees. Extremely rare autograph. Burke played from 1899-1905 for the Cleveland Perfectos, Brewers, White Sox, Pirates and Cardinals. He was an original member of the 1901 White Sox and most notably played for the 1901-02 Pirates including their 1902 World Championship team. He would later go on to manage and coach for many years including 1931-33 Yankees. Shortly after this document was signed he suffered a severe stroke in 1933 and was unable to sign anything after that in fact any signature of Jimmy Burke after his stroke were ghost signed by family members. He died in 1942. $450.00
118) STUFFY McINNIS One page letter from "The Sporting News" measures 8 1/2 x 11 asking McInnis who he considers to be the greatest ball player of all time. He writes "Ty Cobb , Baseball intelligence & Natural Ability" Fabulous bold full name and nickname signature signed "John "Stuffy" McInnis" first baseman of Connie Mack's famous $100,000 infield while with the Athletics. McInnis played from 1909-1927 for the Athletics, Red Sox, Pirates, Indians, Braves, & Phillies he was considered to be one of the premier first baseman of his era and was a member of four World Championship teams 1911, 1913, 1918 & 1925. He died in 1960. $250.00
119) BEN EGAN 3x5 card signed on the lined side. A catcher for the 1908 & 1912 Athletics and 1914-15 Cleveland. He died in 1968. $50.00
120) ERIC ERICKSON 3x5 signed on the lined side. A pitcher for the 1914 Giants, 1916, 1918-19 Tigers , 1919-1922 Senators. There is a barely visible vertical crease in the middle He died in 1965. $100.00
120) GEORGE "HACK" GIBSON vintage 3x5 signed in fountain pen on the unlined side. Has also written "Pittsburgh Pirates" A catcher for the 1905-1916 Pirates including the 1909 World Champions. Also played for the 1917-18 Giants and later managed the Pirates 1920-22 and 1932-34. He died in 1967. $100.00
121) FRED LUDERUS 3x5 index card signed on the unlined side. Has also written "Chicago Cubs and Phila Phillies Natl League" Luderus was the first member of the Phillies to hit a home run in a World Series he played for the 1909-1910 Cubs and 1910-1920 Phillies. He died in 1961. $200.00
122) JOHN W. SCOTT Vintage 3x5 index card signed on the lined side. A pitcher from 1916-1929 for the Pirates, Braves, Reds, Giants & Phillies. He pitched a 4 hit shutout against the Yankees in game 3 of the 1922 World Series for the World Champion Giants. He died in 1959. $150.00
123) LARRY BENTON One page document from the Draper-Maynard Sporting Goods company. Dated July 1934. Measures 8 1/2 x 11. Benton led the league in wins in 1928. He played for the Braves , Giants and Reds 1923-35. He died in 1953. $100.00
124) LARRY BENTON Document from the Lieb/Conlon collection dated March 19th, 1928 from the Atlantic Lithograph and Printing company , Benton signs giving permisson to use his name on the planned Conlon card issue which never occured. Measures 3x6. A small portion of the upper right hand corner is missing signature is unaffected. Benton led the league in wins in 1928. He played for the Braves , Giants and Reds 1923-35. He died in 1953. $100.00
125) BERNIE FRIBERG Signed portion of a legal document. Played for the Cubs 1919-20 & 1922-25, Phillies 1925-32 and Red Sox in 1933. He died in a car crash after suffering a heart attack in 1958. $50.00
126) BILL KILLEFER Government postcard postmarked on the reverse Feb 10th 1950. Played for the Browns, Cubs & Phillies 1909-1921 he died in 1960. $150.00
127) BILL KILLEFER 3x5 index card signed on the unlined side. Played for the Browns, Cubs & Phillies 1909-1921 he died in 1960. $100.00
128) AL "KIP" SELBACH 3x5 signed on the lined side he also lists all of the teams he played for and the year he was born. Nice ! 1894-1906 for the Reds, Red Sox , Giants and most notably the famous Orioles team of the National League. He died in 1956. $150.00
129) BILL "BOILERYARD" CLARKE 3x5 signed on the lined side he also lists the teams he played for Baltimore Orioles 1893-98, Boston 1899-1900, Washington 1901-04 and New York Giants 1905. He died in 1959. $150.00
130) LOT OF (14) AUTOGRAPHED FIRST DAY POSTAL COVERS FROM THE JOE GERSON COLLECTION Four of the covers actually have two postmarks as Mr. Gerson would often send out a previously signed FDC when a new baseball stamp was issued in this case the 1983 Babe Ruth stamp which was issued after the player was deceased. Includes covers signed by FRANK O'ROURKE, WALTER MAILS, REES WILLIAMS, MAX FLACK, RANDY HUNDLEY, GEORGE BATTEN, ALEX REMNEAS, BOB BAILEY, MIKE SHANNON, DAVE SMITH, RALPH MILLER & PAUL FITTERY, EDDIE ONSLOW & EUGENE ELLIOTT take all for $50.00
131) HICKOK BELT PROGRAM DATED JAN 22 1962 FOR ROGER MARIS 1961 SEASON Four page fold out menu measures 6 x 9 1/2 when closed. Dated on the cover Jan 22nd , 1962. This is the actual 13th annual Hickok belt program/menu present at the Powers Hotel the night that Roger Maris received the award for his contributions of the 1961 season which included breaking Babe Ruth's long standing home run record. Although not signed by Maris he is listed inside as one of the guests of honor. Also listed inside and present that night and signed on the cover by GEORGE MIKAN (basketball Hall of Fame), CARMEN BASILIO (Boxing Hall of Fame) & WHITEY FORD (Baseball Hall of Fame). In fine condition overall except for a very small barely noticible tape stain in the far upper left corner $150.00
132) BILLY SULLIVAN SR. Vintage 3x5 index card signed in fountain pen on the unlined side has also written Newberg Oregon. Card has a vertical crease on right hand portion. One of the best defensive catchers of his day. Played for the Boston Beaneaters 1899-1900 the Chicago White sox 1901-1912 & 1914 including the 1906 World Champion White Sox. and the 1916 Tigers he died in 1965. $75.00
133) JOHNNY HUTCHINGS 3x5 index card signed on the lined side. there is a vertical crease in the center middle. Pitcher for the Reds 1940-41 including their World Champion 1940 team also pitched for the Braves 1941-42 & 1944-46. He gave up Mel Ott's 500th home run. He died in 1963. $100.00
134) VIC SAIER 3x5 signed in fountain pen on the lined side. Played for the Cubs 1911-17 and Pirates 1919. He led the league in triples in 1913. Died-1967. $75.00
135) JOE BENZ Vintage 3x5 signed on the unlined side. Has also written "Chicago White Sox".A pitcher for the 1911-1919 White Sox he was on the roster but pitched in only one game for the ill fated 1919 team. He is best remembered for pitching a no-hitter in 1914. He died in 1957. $250.00
136) IKE BOONE 3x5 index card signed on the unlined side. Has signed and also written "9/7/57 Northport Ala, The very best of luck to you Mr. Chapin sincerely IKE BOONE" Played for the 1922 Giants, 1923-25 Red Sox , 1927 White Sox and 1930-32 Brooklyn Dodgers compiling a .321 lifetime major league batting average he is best remembered however as one of the greatest minor league players mostly with the Pacific Coast League of all time. In 1929 he set a PCL record with a .407 batting average , 55 home runs and 218 RBI. He died in 1958. $200.00
137) BOB J. THORPE 3x5 index card signed on the unlined side. Although he only pitched in one Major League season 1955 for the Cubs he is considered one of the toughest autographs of all players from the 1950's He was only 25 years old when he was killed on the job as an electrician while working on a power line in 1960. $350.00
138) BRUCE GARDNER Two page handwritten letter dated Sept 9th 1960. With Baseball content. Each page measures 5x8. Included with the letter is an unsigned snapshot photo of Gardner in Montreal Royals uniform which he included with the letter. He writes in part "Just begining in pro I didn't get to pitch very much but from what I saw and what little I did with the Royals I am convinced I will soon be major league caliber with this thought in mind I look forward to my first full year 1961" Gardner was one of the greatest pitchers to never pitch in the major leagues and one of the most tragic stories in all of sport. A pitching sensation in high school he was offered a $66,500 bonus contract after graduation to pitch for the White Sox. His mother insisted he attend college where he became the greatest pitcher in the history of USC where he set the record at the time for the most victories (50). After college he was signed by the Dodgers and went straight to AAA in 1960 with the Montreal Royals he posted a 3.97 era in 16 games as a reliever in 1961 he posted a 20-4 record with a 2.82 era for the Reno Silver Sox leading the California league in wins, era and complete games. The Dodgers rich with pitching at that time with both Koufax and Drysdale leading the rotation refused to move him up to the major leagues. Gardner went into the Army in 1962 and suffered an injury to his pitching arm when he fell out of a moving truck. In 1964 the Dodgers released him. Gardner pursued a variety of jobs including a professional pianist and sometimes played with two high school friends Herb Alpert and Phil Spector. His lifelong ambition however had been to play Major League baseball. In 1971 at 3 a.m. he went to the pitching mound at USC with his diploma, his All American plaque, a suicide note and a .38 caliber pistol and took his own life. $250.00
139) BRUCE GARDNER 3x5 index card inscribed and signed twice has also drawn a cartoon sketch and written "Montreal Royals AAA Baseball Team 1960". $100.00
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