Sports Autographs
Legendary Signatures from Baseball & Basketball Icons
Our Books & Autographs Auction features a great section devoted to sports autographs, highlighted by signatures from some of the greatest athletes of all time. Backed by James Spence Authentication (JSA), PSA/DNA, and Beckett certifications, these items represent both historic significance and extreme rarity for collectors of baseball, basketball, and beyond.
Lew Alcindor Signed Rookie Card – JSA
A true rarity: 1969 Topps rookie card signed "Lew Alcindor" prior to his name change to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Very few authentic period-signed examples exist, making this a cornerstone piece for advanced basketball collections.
Exceptional Babe Ruth Signed Calling Card – JSA
Bold "Sincerely / Babe Ruth" on his personal calling card. Clean and bold ink signature with a full JSA Letter of Authenticity; a standout Ruth autograph.
Pete Maravich Signed Rookie Card – JSA
1970 Topps #123 rookie card signed and inscribed by "Pistol Pete." With his early passing, signed rookie cards are virtually unobtainable, among the scarcest modern basketball autographs.
Hugh Duffy HOF Plaque Postcard – JSA
19th-century legend who still holds MLB’s single-season batting record (.440 in 1894). Signed plaque postcards from Duffy are exceptionally rare.
Jackie Robinson HOF Plaque Postcard – JSA
A bold front-signed Hall of Fame plaque postcard from the trailblazer who broke MLB’s color barrier. Essential for Robinson and HOF collections.
Jimmie Foxx HOF Plaque Postcard – JSA
Signed Hall of Fame plaque postcard from Foxx. Strong ink and appealing condition; a tougher Foxx format to find signed on the front.
Vince Lombardi Signed Ticket Stub – PSA/DNA
Original ticket stub to the Green Bay Packers vs. Baltimore Colts game at Milwaukee County Stadium, dated September 26, 1965, signed across the face in black ink by legendary coach Vince Lombardi. Incredibly scarce.
Ernie Davis Signed Cleveland Browns Payroll Check – PSA/DNA
Extremely scarce Cleveland Browns payroll check made payable to Ernest R. Davis for $2,500. He tragically passed away less than three months after endorsing this check.
While the auction spans literature, history, and music, this sports autograph collection deserves special attention. From Babe Ruth to Jackie Robinson, Lew Alcindor, and Pete Maravich, the offerings represent some of the most elusive signatures across baseball and basketball.
Collectors searching for Babe Ruth autographs, Jackie Robinson signatures, rare rookie cards, and authenticated signed sports memorabilia will find this sale to be a major buying opportunity.
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