Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia & More

Original 1919 Reds Photo: An original first generation 1919 Cincinnati Reds team photo. The photographer’s stamp is on the back, “J. R. Schmidt 1557 St. Charles Place, Hyde Park Cincinnati, O”. There is a written notation on the back, done in black fountain pen that has the first and last names of the players and “Official Group Penant Winning Reds”. The players are in uniform, sitting on some wood bleachers on the field. The stands behind the players has fans arriving for the game. The photo is not dated per se, but the notation stating that it’s the “Penant Winning Reds” dates it, as the Reds only pennant win of this era was in 1919. The names listed (as they are written on the back) are: “Back Row – Sherwood Magee, Eddie Roush, Morris Rath, Hod Eller, Harry Sallee, Eddie Gerner, Ray Fisher, Jimmy Ring, Heinie Groh, Rube Bressler, Hank Schreiber and Roy Mitchell Front Row – Jake Daubert, Charley See, Walter Ruether, Pat Moran, Bill Rariden, Nick Allen, Ivy Wingo, Greasy Neale, Pat Du

1930s Will Rogers and Wiley Post Lamp: A late 1930s commemorative lamp that honors Will Rogers and Wiley Post. The lamp’s body is made of pot metal with a copper finish. The body is that of a globe with the faces of Will Rogers and Wiley Post; a plane sits above the globe, facing downward. “W. P. X-120” is embossed onto the wings of the plane. Below the globe, an area of the metal is made to look like a banner that says, “Will Rogers Wiley Post”. The glass globe that adorns the top is removable and is clear in color. Will and Wiley perished in a plane wreck at Point Barrow, Alaska in 1935.

1962 African-American Reds Bobblehead: A 1962 Cincinnati Reds African-American bobblehead. This little guy was made in Japan, the bottom is marked with the year and maker. He’s dressed in the early 1960s uniform, he’s holding a baseball in one hand and has his glove on the other hand. “REDS” is embossed on the front of the jersey; “CINCINNATI” is in black lettering on the front of the green round base. The “C” on the front of his white hat is a decal. The bobblehead is made of a chalk/plaster material.

Mickey Mantle Signed Print COA: A Mickey Mantle autographed Ron Lewis full-color print. The work was originally done in 1989. Mickey signed his name and added, “536 Hr’s” with a bold blue marker. His signature was authenticated by JSA; their sticker is located at the lower left corner on the front of the print and their letter is included. The print is part of the “Living Legends”, Mantle’s print was #1 of the set.

Neil Armstrong Signed Photo COA: An autographed black-and-white photo of Neil Armstrong. Neil is pictured in his NASA space uniform, an image of the Earth’s moon is in the background. Neil signed his name with a black marker. His signature has been authenticated by JSA; their sticker is on the back of the photo and a full letter is included. Neil is a native of Ohio and was the first person to set foot on the moon.

Ernie Banks Original Hartland: An original 1958-63 Ernie Banks Hartland statue. Ernie is self-standing, shown holding his bat getting ready for the pitch. The Hartland manufacturing name can be found on the back around the waist of the pants.

Patsy Cline Cut Signature with Photo COA: A Patsy Cline cut signature. Patsy’s signed her name with a blue ballpoint pen. The signature appears on a piece of paper; there is printing on the back of the paper, her signature is on the unprinted side. Her signature was authenticated by JSA; due to the small size of the paper, their sticker is on a full letter, not on the item. The JSA letter provides a picture of the signature. A contemporary unsigned black-and-white promotional photo of Patsy wearing a western outfit is enclosed. Patsy’s career started in the 1950s, she died tragically in a plane crash in 1963. To date, she’s still one of the most loved country/pop vocalists in the music industry.

Bengals and Hudepohl Beer Ad: A vintage 1977 Cincinnati Bengals Hudepohl Beer football sign is featured. This classic sign is made of a durable molded plastic with a replica NFL “old style” Bengals football helmet protruding from its center. The sign also has a vintage Hudepohl Beer advertisement that reads “The Pride Of Cincinnati.” This mid-century advertising sign retains its bold colors and has a black cardboard backing. A small paper label is affixed to the back of the sign, it says, “© 1977 Embosograph Display Mfg. Co. Chicago, Illinois 60614”.

Boomer Esiason Signed Vintage Koch/Russell Jersey: A vintage Boomer Esiason autographed Cincinnati Bengals jersey. Boomer personalized his signature to “Bill Best Wishes” in the top bar of the “7” and Boomer signed his name on the larger part of the “7”; the writing was done with a black marker. Boomer signed the “7” on the front of the jersey. The jersey has the tags from Koch Sporting Goods and Russell Athletic; the size tag of 44 is to the right of the Russell Athletic label. The jersey has been worn.

Dutch Girl and Boy Bobbleheads: A girl and a boy bobbleheads dressed in traditional Dutch attire. The girl is wearing a blue with white polka dots dress and Dutch bonnet with a white apron; she’s holding a tulip. The boy is wearing blue with white polka dots pants with a white shirt; his hat is blue with white polka dots. His hands are in his pockets. They are wearing traditional Dutch wooden shoes (in this case they are made of plaster). The bobbleheads are made of plaster/paper mache.

1961 Willie Mays Topps Baseball Card: A 1961 (HOF) Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Topps baseball card. This card depicts a close-up image of this legendary hitter. The card is #150 in the 1961 set and is housed in a thick screw down protective case. Willie is a member of the National Baseball Hall Of Fame and hit over “700” home runs during his illustrious career.

Pete Rose Picture Manager Pennant: A Pete Rose picture pennant. The pennant has printed graphics and a picture of Pete Rose. A section to the left of Pete’s picture has a small list of his baseball accomplishments; to the right of Pete’s picture it says, “Cincinnati Reds Manager/Player August 16, 1984” with the Reds logo.