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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*Late Addition* 1960 Y.A. Tittle San Francisco 49ers Game-Used & Autographed White Durene Jersey
Lot # 1179b (Sale Order: 176 of 479)
Y.A Tittle began his career with the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference in 1948. Title played for the San Francisco 49'ers from 1951-1960. During his 17 year career Title passed for 33,070 yards and 242 touchdowns. Title was a 4 time NFL MVP, 4 time First-team All-Pro, and 7 Time Pro Bowl. In 1971 he was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This durene jersey is from 1960 his final year with the 49er's. On the front left tail is the Wilson manufacturers size 46 tag. Front back, and shoulders in red tackle twill is number 14. The jersey is autographed on the front and back "Y.A. Tittle HOF '71" in black marker. The signature is certified by James Spence and given a rating of 9. The jersey comes with a MEARS A10 COA and is considered one of the finest and rarest jerseys exant.
*Late Addition* 1964-69 Billy Shaw Buffalo Bills Home Jersey Games Used & Autographs MEARS 9.5 JSA
Lot # 1179c (Sale Order: 177 of 479)
A standout on both sides of the line of scrimmage while at Georgia Tech, Billy Shaw was Drafted in 1961 by the American Football League's Buffalo Bills, he was the prototypical "pulling guard" who despite his size held his own against much bigger defensive linemen. With the Bills, he won three straight Eastern Division titles and two American Football League championships in 1964 and 1965.Shaw was a first-team All-American Football League selection four times (1963 through 1966) and second team All-AFL in 1968 and 1969. He played in eight American Football League All-Star Games and was named to the All-Time All-AFL Team. He made the All-Decade All-pro football team of the 1960s. Shaw played his entire career in the American Football League, and retired after the 1969 AFL season. Shaw is the only player ever inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame without ever playing in the NFL. Fantastic heavyweight pullover durene jersey, double tagged on the interior rear tail with washing instructions and Rawlings manufacturing. Number 66 in double tackle twill across the front, back , and shoulders. Sewn on nameplate across the back also double tackle twill. Heavy amount of game use and team repairs throughout. Signed in black marker "To: Duke Best Wishes Billy Shaw" , signature is authenticated by James Spence. Jersey is authenticated MEARS A9.5 Jersey is ex-Duke Hott Collection.
*Late Addition* 1970's Mike Ditka Dallas Cowboys Game Worn Jersey
Lot # 1179d (Sale Order: 178 of 479)
Mike Ditka played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969-1972. The Hall of Fame TE redefined what the position was all about and is considered one of the best to ever play the game. In 1988,his fearsome blocking, 427 career receptions for 5,812 yards and 43 touchdowns earned him the honor of being the first tight end ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This pullover durene/mesh jersey features single twill "89" on the front, back and shoulders, sewn-on name plate on the back, and a southland tag on the interior collar. This fantastic jersey has moderate game use with many team repairs through out. MEARS authenticated.
*Late Addition* 1949-51 Hugh McElhenny University of Washington Letter Sweater MEARS COA
Lot # 1179e (Sale Order: 179 of 479)
The legendary George Halas called Hugh McElhenny, "The most feared back his team ever faced." As a rookie in 1952, he recorded the season's longest run from scrimmage (89 yards), the longest punt return (94 yards), and the top rushing average (7.0 yards per carry) and was a unanimous choice for the league's Rookie of the Year honors. This is Hugh McElhenny's 1949- University of Washington Letterman's Sweater. McElhenny spent 14 years in the NFL with the 49ers, Vikings, Giants and Lions and was selected to the College and NFL Hall of Fame. LOA from Hugh McElhenny to Gus LeDonne accompanies the sweater along with a MEARS LOA. W letter is sewn onto the front of the all wool sweater. Interior collar tag award sweaters Lasley Knitting Co 100% virgin wool Seattle along with a loop stitched H.McElhenny name tag. Sweater is in exceptional condition with no noticeable wear, holes, or problems
*Late Addition* 1952 Hugh McElhenny College All Star Jersey MEARS A10
Lot # 1179f (Sale Order: 180 of 479)
McElhenny starred at the University of Washington in Seattle,[5] where he was an All-America selection. McElhenny was noted for his explosive, elusive running style and was frequently called "The King" and "Hurryin' Hugh." He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970. He was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. This exceptional multi color durene jersey is in exceptional condition. White 31 adorns the front and back of the jersey. The sides are striped with white, red, and blue while the grey durene shoulders have sewn-on wool red stars. The 3 hole-6 button crotch strap is tagged with a Wilson Manufacturing tag with size 44. Moderate game use. Signed in black marker across the front 1. Comes with LOA from Hugh McElhenny to Gus LeDonne along with a MEARS A10 COA.
*Late Addition* 1961-67 Lou "The Toe" Groza Cleveland Browns Game Worn Jersey MEARS A10
Lot # 1179g (Sale Order: 181 of 479)
Lou The Toe Groza played 21 seasons for the Browns, was selected for nine Pro Bowls as a tackle/kicker, and was his eras place kicker extraordinaire. In 1954, he was named The Sporting News NFL Player of the Year. Over those heralded 21 seasons, The Toe scored 1,608 points, including 259 in the AAFC, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1974. When Groza retired from the NFL, he was the league's all-time leading scorer. Groza's accomplishments will never be forgotten. Exceptional brown tear away light weight durene pullover jersey. On the inner rear crotch-piece is the King OShea manufacturers tag. Adjacent further to the left is the BLEPP-COOMBS distributors tag. Across the front, on back and on each sleeve is the player number 76 in white tackle twill. The jersey is properly tagged, with moderate game use and several team repairs. The finest Lou Groza extant. Comes with MEARS A10 COA.
*Late Addition* 1950-53 Bobby Layne Detroit Lions Game Worn Jersey
Lot # 1179h (Sale Order: 182 of 479)
Though this Hall of Fame quarterback could have coasted to Canton on his stat line alone, teammates and opponents alike pointed to Layne's leadership and intestinal fortitude as his enduring legacy in the sport. Layne may be best remembered for his nine seasons of service to the Detroit Lions, a franchise he led to four divisional and three NFL titles during his time under center. Bobby was a 6 time Pro Bowler among many other accolades. Layne was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. This blue durene pullover jersey shows exceptional game use throughout with many team repairs. The crotch strap has been cut and hemmed so there are no manufacturer tags. Single twill grey 22 adorns the front and back of the jersey. Jersey comes with, Joe Esposito COA, Eugenia Macklem, wife of Roy Friday Macklem who was the Lions Equipment manager for over 45 years, and a MEARS A7 COA-points deducted for crotch strap cut and no mfg. tag.
*Late Addition* 1994 Barry Sanders Detroit Lions Playoff Game Worn Jersey MEARS A10
Lot # 1179i (Sale Order: 183 of 479)
Barry Sanders is considered by many as one of the best running backs to play the game. This fantastic Barry Sanders jersey is also signed. White mesh/durene combo pullover jersey with APEX manufacture tag, "94" year tag, and size "46" tag located on the front tail. Custom hand warmer and custom hemmed sleeves. Double tackle twill " 20 on front back, and shoulders. 75th anniversary NFL patch on left shoulder. "Sanders" is. found with blue non-serified tackle twill on the nameplate. Heavy game use is evident, along with phot matching to the December 31st 1994 Wild Card game. Barry signed this jersey in blue sharpie marker across the front hand warmer. Comes with John Hawkins LOA and MEARS A10 COA.
*Late Addition* 1970-71 Leroy Kelly Game Worn & Autographed AFC Pro Bowl Jersey MEARS A10 JSA
Lot # 1179j (Sale Order: 184 of 479)
Leroy Kelly replace Jim Brown in the Cleveland Browns backfield and in 1967 he led the NFL in rushing yards(1,205), rushing average(5.1 per carry) and rushing touchdowns(11) He played in 6 pro bowls and in 1994 he became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jersey is a white durene pullover. Triple tagged on the interior back tail, Rawlings 48, "L" and "Do Not Dry Clean". Double tackle twill "44" adorn the front and back with single tackle twill on both shoulders. Red tackle twill "American" is stitched across the front with "Kelly" across the back. Jersey is signed " Leroy Kelly H.O.F. 94" om black sharpie marker across the bottom front. In excellent condition with moderate game use. Comes with MEARS A10 COa and JSA-PSA/DNA on the signature.
*Late Addition* 1960-61 Al Arbour Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Season Game Worn & Autographed
Lot # 1179k (Sale Order: 185 of 479)
Before guiding the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup Championships, Al Arbour was a capable defenseman for 4 different NHL teams including the Blackhawks in 1960-61. Arbour went on to win 4 Stanley Cups during his playing days. Soon after his playing days were over Al joined the NHL coaching ranks. He is second to Scotty Bowman for games coached in league history[1] and third all-time in wins, behind Scotty Bowman and Joel Quenneville. Under Arbour, the New York Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983. Al was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. This incredible jersey is from the 1960-61 Stanley cup winning season with the Chicago Blackhawks. Red durene body shell with lace up front. Full length sleeves with square cut tail. Large 10 Blackhawks logo on the front. Player uniform2 on both sleeves in white reverse on red double tackle twill. Interior collar tag General Athletic Products size 48. Jersey exhibits heavy game wear and many team repairs through out. Jersey is signed on backside 2 in black sharpie marker. Game worn jerseys from the 1960s are extremely rare and highly sought after. Comes with MEARS A10 COA.
*Late Addition* 1961-62 Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors Game Worn Road Shorts
Lot # 1179l (Sale Order: 186 of 479)
In Chamberlain's third season, the Warriors were coached by Frank McGuire, the coach who had masterminded Chamberlain's painful NCAA loss against the Tar Heels. In that year, Wilt set several all-time records which have never been threatened. In the 1962 season, he averaged 50.4 points and grabbed 25.7 rebounds per game. On March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Wilt scored 100 points, shot 36 of 63 from the field, and made 28 of 32 free throws against the New York Knicks. Chamberlain's 4,029 regular-season points made him the only player to break the 4,000-point barrier;[2] the only other player to break the 3,000-point barrier is Michael Jordan, with 3,041 points in the 198687 NBA season. Chamberlain once again broke the 2,000-rebound barrier with 2,052. Additionally, he was on the hardwood for an average of 48.53 minutes, playing 3,882 of his team's 3,890 minutes. Because Chamberlain played in overtime games, he averaged more minutes per game than the regulation 48; in fact, Chamberlain would have reached the 3,890-minute mark if he had not been ejected in one game after picking up a second technical foul with eight minutes left to play. These Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Philadelphia Warriors uniform shorts were worn during his historic 3rd season in the league. On the inside back tail of the jersey is the "Pearson" label, long tag, and next to this is a blue patch with "36 61 13" done in white chain stitch and denoting the player size, year, and number respectively. Short are made of blue satin material and are in exceptional condition. MEARS authenticated.
Charles Woodson Signed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey
Lot # 1180 (Sale Order: 187 of 479)
Mesh/durene pullover jersey with Starter tag on front tail and interior collor. Single tackle twill "26" on front, back, and shoulders. Woodson nameplate sewn on back. Signed in black sharpie marker on back "6".
1953 Dante "Glue fingers" Lavelli Signed Hula Bowl Shirt with LOA
Lot # 1181 (Sale Order: 188 of 479)
Starring alongside quarterback Otto Graham, fullback Marion Motley, placekicker Lou Groza and fellow receiver Mac Speedie, Lavelli was an integral part of a Browns team that won seven championships during his 11-season career. Lavelli was known for his sure hands and improvisations on the field. He was also renowned for making catches in critical situations, earning the nickname "Mr. Clutch". "Lavelli had one of the strongest pairs of hands I've ever seen," Browns coach Paul Brown once said of him. "When he went up for a pass with a defender, you could almost always count on him coming back down with the ball." This shirt was awarded to Dante as a participant of the 1953 Hula Bowl. The Hula Bowl was a pro football All-Star game held in addition to the Pro-Bowl. The game was held in Hawaii. The shirt is all white 5 button shirt with Surfriders Sportswear MAde in Honolulu Hawaii tag. "1953 Hula Bowl" is stitched on the left pocket along with a Aloha Hawaii patch. Beneath the pocket is signed Dante "Gluefingers" Lavelli H.O.F. 1975. A one of a kind item!! Comes with Dante Lavelli LOA addressed to Gus LeDonne.
1941 Dante "Glue fingers" Lavelli Ohio StateSweater with LOA and Signed Photo
Lot # 1182 (Sale Order: 189 of 479)
OSU sweater was awarded to Dante in 1941. The sweater is gray wool with contrasting red and white stripes around the collar, sleeves, and bottom. The word "OHIO" is sewn on the front in red oulined white. A light grey tag in the bottom inside of the sweater reads O'Shea Knitting Mills Chicago , 48 in red. Comes with Dante Lavelli LOA written to Gus LeDonne.
1957 Chicago Cardinals Coaches Shirt with 1956 and 57 Team Photos
Lot # 1183 (Sale Order: 190 of 479)
A durene pullover jacket with half zipper front. Interior collar tag reads Champion Processed Sportswear Large. An example can be seen in the 1956 Chicago Cardinals team photo. In excellent condition with some wear and stains.
1963 NFL World Champion Chicago Bears Rick Casares Wool Sweater
Lot # 1184 (Sale Order: 191 of 479)
Extremely rare and sought after piece of Chicago Bears history. Cardigan style 6 button sweater. Bold gold bullion Chicago Bears and 1963 Championship NFL patch. Rick Casares is embroidered on the bottom under the Chicago Bears patch. Interior collar bears the SaksFifth Avenue label. An unbelievable chance to purchase a rare Chicago Bears Championship piece. Sweater comes with letter from MR. Casares to MR. Ledonne and several signed cards.
1943 Ed Sprinkle Navy Sweater with COA
Lot # 1185 (Sale Order: 192 of 479)
Ed Sprinkle was known to many as "The Meanest Man in Pro Football" and was nicknamed "The Claw." He played for 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League and is credited with calling attention to the NFL's defensive players. Bears coach George Halas referred to Sprinkle as "the greatest pass-rusher I've ever seen" and "a rough, tough ballplayer, but not a dirty one. This sweater is from Ed's senior season, 1943 and was given to him by the university, worn before the game against archrival Army. The Navy won 13-0 and Sprinkle was given a star to commemorate the victory. This gorgeous sweater also has a bold yellow Navy "N' in the middle to go with the star. Remaining in Mint condition, the sweater still displays the " Munzel Knit" tag in the collar. COA from Dave Bushing
1951-53 Raymond E. Berry SMU Letterman Jacket
Lot # 1186 (Sale Order: 193 of 479)
Rare SMU letterman's jacket belonging to Raymond Berry. Raymond went on to play 13 seasons for the Baltimore Colts named an All Pro 6 times and won 2 NFL Championships with the Colts. Raymond Berry ended his NFL career in 1967 with an NFL record 631 receptions for 9,275 yards and 68 touchdowns (14.7 yards per catch). In 1973, Berry was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1945-48 Joe Perry Compton College Football Jacketwith LOA
Lot # 1187 (Sale Order: 194 of 479)
Rare piece of early football history from a by gone era. Joe Perry played his college ball at Compton College in California. Nicknamed "The Jet," Perry was not known for being a powerful fullback, or particularly elusive; he simply had fantastic speed (9.7 100 yards). Perry retired as the NFL career rushing leader, surpassing the old record of 5,860 yards held by Steve Van Buren, and which was later broken by Jim Brown on October 20, 1963. He was also the first NFL runner ever to have consecutive 1,000 yard rushing seasons (1953 and 1954). Perry's durability allowed him to play in three separate decades, from the 1940s to the 1960s, for 16 seasons. During the mid-1950s, Perry was a member of the San Francisco 49ers "Million Dollar Backfield", playing alongside Hugh McElhenny, John Henry Johnson and Y.A. Tittle. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969. Currently the 49ers "Million Dollar Backfield" is the only full-house backfield to have all four of its members enshrined in the Hall. Some damage to the shoulders. Comes with signed COA from Joe Perry.
Hugh McElhenny Signed Game-Worn Padswith LOP
Lot # 1188 (Sale Order: 195 of 479)
"I wore these pads during my college and pro years" Signed Hugh McElhenny McElhenny was noted for his explosive, elusive running style and was frequently called "The King" and "Hurrying' Hugh." He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970. 6 time all pro and member of the NFL's 1950s all decade team.
1940's George Savitsky Game-Worn University of Pennsylvania Helmet with Signed Press Photo and LOP
Lot # 1189 (Sale Order: 196 of 479)
Savitsky is considered one of the best 2-way tackles in the history of college football and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
Late 1950's Game-Worn Helmet and Jersey
Lot # 1190 (Sale Order: 197 of 479)
Early durene strap crotch jersey with many team repairs and use. Jersey has "53" single twill numbers on front and back. Included in this lot is a Cy-Co Lite helmet with game use.
Frank Gifford New York Giants Riddel Football Helmet
Lot # 1191 (Sale Order: 198 of 479)
Riddell RK2 Kra-lite suspension helmet in nr-mint condition. Ny Giants #16
Ed O'Bradovich Chicago Bears Game-Worn Shoulder Pads with Ed "O" Night Program, Pennant, and Press
Lot # 1192 (Sale Order: 199 of 479)
Wilson 1520 CL XX large Football pads, black marker 79 on front. Game worn O'bradovich pads along with a pennant, photo, and Ed O'bradovich night program. Great items from a Chicago Bears legend.
