Day 2 Sports Memorabilia Collection of Gus Ledonne
Sunday, July 24, 2016 | 10:00 AM Central
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Day 2 Sports Memorabilia Collection of Gus Ledonne
Sunday, July 24, 2016 | 10:00 AM Central
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Rare Early Broadsides, 80+ NFL & College Game Worn Jerseys with many HOF'ers, Rare Advertising, Johnny Unitas Collection, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Illinois, Rare Photographs and Signatures.
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Otto Graham Signed illustration by Fred Reinert with LOA
Lot # 1213 (Sale Order: 226 of 479)
Measuring 23" by 28"" this piece of original artwork from Cleveland area artist Fred Reinert pictures legendary Browns quarterback Otto Graham. Original black pen & marker artwork by Fred Reinert. Signed by Otto Graham in blue sharpie marker. 100% authentic.
Circa 1924 Pete Stinchcomb Trenton Valley Whiskies Advertising Framed Poster
Lot # 1214 (Sale Order: 227 of 479)
Stinchcomb played several years of professional football. He played two years for George Halas's Chicago Bears (19211922) and also played some for the Columbus Tigers (1923), the Cleveland Indians (1923), and the Louisville Colonels (1926). He was selected as a first-team All-Pro in 1921 and 1922 and a second-team All-Pro in 1923. Stinchcomb won a Championship in 1921 with the Chicago Bear. Fantastic and rare piece of early football and whiskey advertising. Beautifully framed and ready for display. 27"x39 1/2" Framed 24"x36 1/2" Poster
1959's Rawlings Football Equipment Framed Advertising Poster Featuring Kyle Rote, Duke Hott
Lot # 1215 (Sale Order: 228 of 479)
Very attractive and rare store advertising poster for Rawlings Football Equipment. It features the dynamic Kyle Rote in a throwing position. Great color and condition. 34"x47" Framed 32"x46" Poster,
Rare 1950's New York Giants Shell Oil DealerAdvertising Poster Featuring Charley Conerly
Lot # 1216 (Sale Order: 229 of 479)
This is a rare gas station advertising piece featuring New York Giants quarterback Charlie Conerly. Attractive advertising piece in excellent condition. The poster is framed and ready to be displayed. Robert Riger was a prolific sports artist and illustrator during 1950's. Robert did several series of promotional prints for Shell during that time. Litho by Robert Riger
1955 San Francisco 49ers Kezar Stadium Wood Ticket's for Sale Sign
Lot # 1217 (Sale Order: 230 of 479)
One of a kind piece from 1955. The San Francisco 49'ers called Kezar Stadium home until 1971. This piece hung at the old box office and is hand painted on wood with original metal brackets at the top. Rare and important piece from the 49'ers. 18" by 42"
Mural of Paul Hornung that hung in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
Lot # 1218 (Sale Order: 231 of 479)
Originally sold in 1997 by The Green Bay Packers Hall Of Fame this fantastic image of Paul Horning would make a great addition to a Green Bay Packers Collection. Mr. Hornung is money of the most decorated players in football history. Super Bowl Champion, 4 timeNFL champion, MVP 1961, 2 time All Pro, NFL rushing leader, NFL 1960's All-Decade Team, Heisman Trophy Award winner, and a member of both College and Professional Football Hall of Fames. 22 1/2"x32"
1935 Pabst Blue Ribbon NFL Official Schedule Poster FeaturingPhotos of Players
Lot # 1219 (Sale Order: 232 of 479)
Designed for barrooms and saloons, this superb poster for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was issued in 1935 and it still looks fabulous over eight decades later. Red, white and black in color, the poster measures 22x32" and it appears EX in its framed and matted state. The entire 1935 NFL schedule is displayed on the ad, as well as photos of the League's brightest stars with Nagurski, Hewitt, Strong, Badgro, Clark, Hutson and more.
1935 Pabst Blue Ribbon NFL Official Cardboard Schedule BroadsideFeaturing Photos of Player
Lot # 1220 (Sale Order: 233 of 479)
Designed for barrooms and saloons, this superb poster for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was issued in 1935 and it still looks fabulous over eight decades later. Red, white and black in color, the poster measures 22x32" and it appears EX in its framed and matted state. The entire 1935 NFL schedule is displayed on the ad, as well as photos of the League's brightest stars with Nagurski, Hewitt, Strong, Badgro, Clark, Hutson and more.
1936 Pabst Blue Ribbon Intercollegiate Football Schedule Featuring Head Shots of Many Players
Lot # 1221 (Sale Order: 234 of 479)
Designed for barrooms and saloons, this superb poster for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was issued in 1936 and it still looks fabulous over eight decades later. Red, white and black in color, the poster measures 22x32" and it appears EX in its framed and matted state. The entire 1936 NFL schedule is displayed on the ad, as well as photos of the League's brightest stars with Nagurski, Hewitt, Strong, Badgro, Clark, Hutson and more.
Chicago Bears World Championship Teams Signed Lithograph
Lot # 1222 (Sale Order: 235 of 479)
Possibly the finest modern day piece of Chicago Bears Memorabilia available. Signed by 20 different players representing championship teams throughout the decades. Players who have signed this are-Walter Payton, Gale Sayers, Mike Ditka, Jim Covert, Jim McMahon, Doug Buffone, Dick Butkus, Johnny Morris, George Musso, Gary Fencik, Dan Hampton, Mike Singletary, Harlon Hill, Clyde Turner, Stan Jones , and Bill Wade. Signed by the artist T. Sprangy and numbered 686 of 750. Beautiful framed, matted, and ready to be hung. 35"x23"
1960's Lance Alworth"Score with the Chargers" Poster
Lot # 1223 (Sale Order: 236 of 479)
Great image form one of the all time Charger greats!!
Red Grange Signed Press Photo with Pre-Certification
Lot # 1224 (Sale Order: 237 of 479)
An iconic image of one of the all time greats. Red grange or also known as the "Galloping Ghost" was a football star before football had stars. His 1925 barnstorming tour with the Chicago Bears is credited with legitimizing professional football and the NFL in the United States. Circa 1930 8" by 10" black and white photo of Red, signed in the upper left and personalized Sincerely to Kim Red Grange.
1920's Studio Original Photograph of Red Grange from Weber Studios Champaign Illinois
Lot # 1225 (Sale Order: 238 of 479)
Rare sepia toned 8" by 10" photograph of Red Grange from his college days at the University of Illinois. An impressive studio image. LOA by Richard Albersheim
Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin Signed Press Photo with LOA
Lot # 1226 (Sale Order: 239 of 479)
8" by 10" black and white photo of "The Dutchman" . Circa 1950's photo signed in blue pen upper right " Jim Best Wishes Jim, Norm Van Brocklin". A great image from one of the all time greats. Norm was inducted into the Profession Football HOF in 1971.
Emlen Tunnell Signed Press Photo with COA by PSA/DNA
Lot # 1227 (Sale Order: 240 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in blue pen "Best to Chuck Along: Emlen Tunnell" . Tunnell was the first African-American to play for the NY Giants and also starred for the Packers. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1967 and died in 1975 of a heart attack. Tough signature from a great player. Comes with PSA DNA COA.
Tom Harmon Signed Photo Framed
Lot # 1228 (Sale Order: 241 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black marker. One of greatest all around college players of all time. In his three seasons at Michigan, Harmon rushed for 2,151 yards on 399 carries, completed 101 of 233 passes for 1,396 yards and 16 touchdowns, and scored 237 points. During his career he played all 60 minutes eight times. Harmon also scored 33 touchdowns, breaking Red Grange's collegiate record of 31 touchdowns. He led the nation in scoring in both 1939 and 1940 (a feat that remains unmatched). His career average of 9.9 points per game stood as an NCAA record for ten seasons. Photo is from his Michigan days and is a very rare and desirable piece of Michigan memorabilia.
John Strzykalski Signed Press Photo Framed
Lot # 1229 (Sale Order: 242 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black marker. John played 7 seasons for the San Francisco 49er's from 1946-1952. A tough signature to find.
Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch Signed Press Photo Framed
Lot # 1230 (Sale Order: 243 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black felt tip marker "To Martin A swell guy Crazy Legs Hirsch". Great photograph with strong signature. Hirsch was Pro Footballs first "flanker" and elected to the Professional Football HOF in 1968.
Jack Christiansen Signed Press Photo Framed
Lot # 1231 (Sale Order: 244 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black marker . Strong signature and nice action photo. Jack played for the Detroit Lions as a defensive back and return specialist from 1951 to 1958. He helped lead the Lions to three NFL championships in 1952, 1953, and 1957 and was a first-team All-NFL player in six of his eight years in the league. He led the NFL in interceptions in 1953 and 1957 and in punt returns for touchdown in 1951, 1952, 1954, and 1956. His eight career punt returns for touchdowns was an NFL record until 1989 and remains the fourth best in league history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970.
Marion Motley Signed Press Photo Framed
Lot # 1232 (Sale Order: 245 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black pen. A versatile player who possessed both quickness and size, Motley was a force on both offense and defense. Considered by many as "the greatest all-around football player there ever was". Motley was also one of the first African-Americans to play the professional game in the modern era. He was elected into the PRo Football HOF in 1968.
Joe Stydahar Signed Press Photo Framed
Lot # 1233 (Sale Order: 246 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black felt tip marker. The signature reads, "To Matin, your friend, Joe Stydahar". Stydahar was the No. 6 pick by the George Halas and the Bears in the first-ever NFL Draft in 1936, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1967 and died 10 years later in 1977. There aren't many examples of his signature out there, especially on an 8x10 photo so grab this one while you can.
Jim Ringo Signed Hall of Fame Photo Framed
Lot # 1234 (Sale Order: 247 of 479)
Black and white photograph from Jim's Hall of Fame induction 1981. Signed upper left in black marker "Marty best wishes Jim Ringo" On the all time greatest centers played over 15 years for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Bill Osmanski Signed Press Photo
Lot # 1235 (Sale Order: 248 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in blue ink . Bill was part of the Chicago Bears dynasty that won four championships in the 1940's. Bill was is part of the NFL's 1940's All Decade Team.
Greasy Neale Signed Press Photo Framed
Lot # 1236 (Sale Order: 249 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black felt tip marker. A dual sport athlete Greasy went on to coach for 30 years ending his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1950. He is a member of the 1969 class of the Pro Football HOF.
Ken Kavanaugh Signed Press Photo Framed
Lot # 1237 (Sale Order: 250 of 479)
Old and authentic 8" by 10" black and white photograph signed in black pen. Kavanaugh spent a total of eight seasons in Chicago. He spent the majority of his career catching passes from quarterbacks Sid Luckman and Johnny Lujack. He remains the Bears' career leader in touchdown receptions, with 50. He also holds franchise records for highest career and single season yards-per-reception. His 13 touchdown receptions in 1947 is a single season Bears record he shares with Dick Gordon, who tied it in 1970. In 1969, Kavanaugh was voted by members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team.
