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WALSETH Russell "Sox" 1927 2004
Signature
This University of Colorado basketball coaching legend their winningest coach ever held the unusual distinction of having coached both men and women at the same NCAA school. Bold signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 20 November 1980. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38042
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HUY Wolfdieter 1917 2003
Photograph Signed
This World War Two Luftwaffe ace was awarded the Knight's Cross having downed 40 enemy aircraft in more than 500 combat missions. Superb PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Fine. A striking black and white head-and-shoulders modern print of a WW2-era portrait of an incredibly boyish-looking smiling Huy in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly just below his chin in black ballpoint in later years. Fine. Accompanied by an unsigned 8�" X 11�" photocopy of a 2-page recto and verso "Militarischer Lebenslauf" a chronology of his career from birth through 1947 sent by him to the American admirer in Memphis who wrote him and to whom he addresses the return envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38060
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WOODEN John 1910 2010
Signature and Inscription
The "Wizard of Westwood" was a beloved and influential basketball coach who racked up ten NCAA national championships over twelve years as UCLA head coach 1948-75. Handsome "John Wooden / Purdue & UCLA / Many thanks for your interest. / J.W." in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock card n.p. 4 December 1976. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38043
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YARDLEY George 1928 2004
Signature
The first NBA player to score 2000 points in one season was this forward/guard who played for the Detroit Pistons 1953-59 Syracuse Nationals 1959-60 and Los Angeles Jets 1961-62; in 1996 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Large bold signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 25 May 1974. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38044
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JOHNEN Wilhelm 1921 2002
Photograph Signed
This Knight's Cross-winning Luftwaffe ace was a night fighter recording 34 victories in more than 200 missions. PS 3�" X 5" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern reproduction of a WW2-era black and white snapshot of Johnen in uniform and wearing his Knight's Cross emerging from his plane's cockpit. In a light area along the top he has rubberstamped in blue "Mit dem Fliegergruss / 'Hals- und Beinbruch'" With the flyer's greeting "break a leg" approximately and in a light area at lower right he signs and inscribes in black ballpoint: "Wm Johnen / Hpmn. & Kdr. / illegible / III.N.J.G. 6." With original envelope addressed in Johnen's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38061
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MOORE Clayton 1914 99
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
"Hi-yo Silver! Away!" Popular "B" movie actor Moore parlayed the "Lone Ranger" serial 1914-99 into a lifelong role. Signature and Inscription on an irregular roughly heptagon-shaped slip approximately 5" X 3�" n.p. 1957. "'Kemo Sabay' / The Lone Ranger / Clayton Moore / 1957" penned large and bold in blue ballpoint. Very good. Three small scotch tape stains at three points one touching the large paraph Moore pens below the year. "Kemo Sabay" was how the Lone Ranger addressed Tonto early on though later Tonto addressed the Long Ranger with this phrase of debated and dubious Native American origin. "Kemo Sabay" was the earlier spelling used as well; later it was simplified to "Kemo Sabe." A nice vintage example from the height of his fame. Accompanied by a handsome 5" X 7" black and white glossy photograph showing Moore and Silverheels in costume horseback against a rocky western terrain with preprinted nonauthentic signature/inscription at lower right. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38010
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SHIRLEY J. Dallas 1913 94
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This well-respected basketball authority refereed at more than 2000 games including the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome; he served as president 1952-53 of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials and in 1980 was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Choice full signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 11 November 1981. Fine. With original envelope bearing his printed name/address label. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37998
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SCHAUS Fred 1925 2010
Signature
This basketball forward debuted with the Fort Wayne Pistons in 1949until 1953 and played in the first NBA All-Star Game then played for the New York Knicks 1953-54; he then coached for West Virginia University 1954-60 the Los Angeles Lakers 1960-67 and Purdue University 1972-78. Bold signature and "Purdue U." on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1976 January 5. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37994
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SHARMAN Bill 1926 2013
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This celebrated basketball figure played guard for the Washington Capitols 1950-51 and Boston Celtics 1951-61 then coached for the San Francisco Warriors 1966-68 Los Angeles/Utah Stars 1968-71 and Los Angeles Lakers 1971-76; both as player and coach he won many awards and earned many distinctions becoming one of the few elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame both as player 1974 and coach 2004. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 6 January 1981. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37997
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VANCE Gene 1923 2012
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This guard and forward was one of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini's "Whiz Kids" one of that basketball team's all-time great lineups; he played pro for the Chicago Stags 1947-49 and Milwaukee Hawks 1949-52 and later returned to his alma to serve as athletic director 1967-72. Bold signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 28 May 1974. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38004
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TYRA Charlie 1935 2006
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This basketball center was the first Louisville Cardinal to play All-American and he remains that university's leading rebounder; he played pro for the New York Knicks 1956-61 Chicago Packers 1961-62 and Pittsburgh Rens 1962-63. Large signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 21 July 1980. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38003
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TWYMAN Jack 1934 2012
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This forward played for the Rochester/Cincinnati Royals 1955-66 setting records and appearing in six NBA All-Star Games then had a career as a sportscaster; in 1983 he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Large bold signature in blue ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 30 May 1974. Very good. Single faint vertical fold barely visible. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38002
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SENESKY George L. 1922 2001
Signature and Inscription
This 6'2" guard played for the Philadelphia Sphas 1945-46 and Philadelphia Warriors 1946-54 then coached the Warriors until 1958 bringing them the 1956 NBA championship. Bold full signature and "Thank you for remembering me" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 November 1. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37995
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SHARE Charles E. 1927 2012
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This 6'11" center was the first draft in NBA history chosen by the Boston Celtics -- who he never played for debuting instead with the Fort Wayne Pistons 1951-53 and also playing for the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks 1953-60 captain of their '58 championship team and Minneapolis Lakers 1960. Handsome full signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 10 March 1980. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37996
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ST. ONGE Achille 1913 78
Autograph Note Signed
One of the most renowned of 20th century miniature book publishers i.e. less than 3" was this New England publisher who published 46 miniature books between 1935 and 1977; inaugural addresses sermons dedicatory remarks eulogies and the like were his forte published in limited editions in full leather with gilt stamping gilt edges and all the trimmings. ANS 1p 8�" X 11" Worcester MA 1960 June 25. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 Lincoln and Civil War scholar and officer of the New York Civil War Round Table. Near fine. On his "Publisher and Bookseller" letterhead St. Onge tells the long-time "Lincoln Herald" book review editor "Many thanks for your efforts to promote the Lincoln book. Please accept the enclosed copy as an extra bonus for your fine work." Gates reviewed St. Onge's "Abraham Lincoln 1809-1959: The Address by Carl Sandburg before the United States Congress" in his "Lincoln Herald" column and his Round Table's newsletter. He goes on: "I want to publish a two volume set next year -- a blue and a gray -- to commemorate the Centennial of the Civil War -- and any suggestions you may have about the material for this will be appreciated. I have already gathered some." Handsomely penned in black in St. Onge's fine non-miniature script. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 37840
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SAWYER Charles 1887 1979
Typed Note Signed
Harry Truman's secretary of commerce 1948-53 was an Ohio lawyer and Democratic politician; FDR appointed him U.S. Ambassador to Belgium 1944-46. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Cincinnati OH 1939 January 24. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On "Democratic National Committee" letterhead Sawyer -- who'd just lost the Ohio gubernatorial race -- comments to this young admirer "I appreciate your suggestion about the future although I am making no plans. I think for the time being the Democrats in Ohio would do well to let our political opposition have the center of the stage." Signed boldly. Accompanied by Sawyer's custom-printed Christmas card for this same period featuring a photograph of him with his wife and four children around a fireplace a printed message signed by him in type and bearing a facsimile signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37839
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BORNGEN Ernst 1916 89 BROMEN Wilhelm 1915 90 HELBIG Joachim 1915 85 KETSCHER Hans 1912 89 and SCHLUND Franz 1913 95
Signed Commemorative Envelope
These five German Luftwaffe were all awarded the Knight's Cross: Borngen was an ace who flew 450 combat missions and downed 41 enemy aircraft; Bromen was a pilot who flew more than 600 combat missions and is credited with downing 7 enemy aircraft and destroying 76 tanks 12 supply trains and 4 armored trains; Helbig was a bomber pilot who flew 480 combat missions in many of WW2's major battles and is credited with destroying 182000 gross register tons of Allied shipping; Ketscher was a hauptmann and observer; Schlund was a gunner and radio operator with Helbig's crew flying more than 200 combat missions. Signed Commemorative Envelope 6�" X 4�" cancelled at the Royal Air Force North Coates base U.K. 28 February 1971. Fine. Left half consists of a pictorial color cachet showing an RAF aircraft in flight captioned "Closure of the Station / 28th February 1971" with text at right detailing the flight on which this envelope was flown. Special circular postal cancellation. These five figures each sign boldly in varying blue inks each adding a title and military abbreviations beneath their signature. Envelope verso bears inkstamped biographical details in German of each. Accompanied by six fine high-quality modern prints of WW2-era photographs -- portrait of Bromen and Ketscher informal snaps of Helbig and his crew etc. A superb assemblage of signatures on an appropriate item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37815
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McCRACKEN Harold 1894 1983
Typed Note Signed
This American author photographer cinematographer and producer co-founded the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the Whitney Museum of Western Art; as an explorer he led a group that attempted to prove a land bridge once existed between Alaska and Siberia; his numerous books include "Beyond the Frozen Frontier" 1936 and many titles about cowboys big game hunting and artists of the American West. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1940 October 4. Addressed to Arnold Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On letterhead of "Courier Productions" a documentary film production company he founded McCracken tells an admirer he "deeply appreciated your very pleasant remembrance of my birthday as well as the nice things said about 'Beyond the Frozen Frontier'. Although I have no immediate plans for another book I have been flirting with a couple of ideas which may materialize." As indeed they did with "The Biggest Bear on Earth" published in 1943 and several other titles released in the '40s. Signed boldly in full. An exceptionally early example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37837
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APPLING Lucius B. "Luke" 1907 91
Signature
This shortstop debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1930 and remained there until retiring in 1950; in 1964 he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Bold signature in black fineline on a lined 3�" X 3/4" slip n.p. n.d. Fine. Comes with a color heavy stock 2�" X 3" reproduction of an early baseball card for Appling. A fine pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37907
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KORNER Friedrich 1921 98
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe ace downed 36 enemy aircraft and earned the Knight's Cross; he ranked as the seventh most successful ace in North Africa; he was captured late in the war and imprisoned in Canada until 1947. PS 3�" X 6 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern high-quality black and white print of a WW2-era head-and-shoulders portrait of Korner wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him later in life in black fineline across the blank lower margin. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37975
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ROCHA "Red" 1923 2010
Signature
This Oregon State University basketball star and All-American played pro for the St. Louis Bombers 1947-50 Baltimore Bullets 1950-51 Syracuse Nationals 1951-56 and Ft. Wayne Pistons 1956-57 before taking up pro coaching. Signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1976 February 23. Very good. Poor ink adhesion on "Red" else nice. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37979
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FRANZISKET Ludwig 1917 88
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient took part in the invasion of Poland Battle of France Battle of Britain North African campaign and the defense of the Reich flying more than 500 combat missions and downing 43 enemy aircraft. Bold full signature in bright blue ink on a glossy heavy stock 5�" X 3�" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. A superb later life example. Comes with a small modern reproduction 2 3/4" X 4" of a WW2 head-and-shoulders portrait of Franzisket wearing his Knight's Cross. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37960
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EVANS Dale 1912 2001
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The wife of "King of the Cowboys" Roy Rogers of film and television fame was a leading lady in Westerns and starred with her husband on his television show. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. early 1960s. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. A superb half-length portrait of a young Evans in wholesome cowgal getup. She inscribes and signs boldly in black fountain pen in a light area at upper left "To Donald / Sincerely / Dale Evans." Choice vintage example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37978
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OSTENDORF Lloyd A. 1921 2000
Untitled Print
Athens IL: The Long Nine Museum Collection n.y. This Dayton Ohio commercial artist became the foremost artist interpreter of Abraham Lincoln and his circle illustrating every facet of Lincoln's life in various media over several decades; he authored and/or illustrated several Lincoln books such as the 1963 classic "Lincoln in Photographs: An Album of Every Known Pose" with Charles Hamilton. Unsigned print 11�" X 14�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Pristine ink-and-wash black-and-white print an unusual waist-up closeup of young Lincoln in winter garb in the foreground looking down at envelopes he's sorting in his hands while behind him appears the snow-covered "U.S. Post Office" of New Salem. The Long Nine Museum Collection unknown
Bookseller reference : 37664
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McCAMPBELL David 1910 96
Signed Commemorative Envelope
The U.S. Navy's all-time leading ace downing 34 Japanese aircraft during World War Two and the third-highest scoring American ace of the war -- and the only highest-scoring ace to survive the war; among his many honors was the Medal of Honor. Signed Commemorative Envelope 7�" X 4�" n.p. cancelled 15 August 1985. Fine. 12p "Airspeed A.S. 57 Ambassador 2" stamp at upper right. Large pictorial color cachet filling left half of envelope titled "40th Anniversary of V-J Day / 15th August 1985" depicts a half dozen military aircraft in flight over the ocean and explanatory text about commemorative flight from London to Hong Kong. In a blank area near bottom at center McCampbell signs large and bold in black fineline. At lower left the first officer of this commemorative 40th anniversary flight Kerrill Chambers also signs in blue ballpoint. Special circular postal cancellation. Accompanied by a small modern printed 5�" X 3�" black and white photograph showing McCampbell squatting atop the wing of his fighter plane 34 Japanese kill decals alongside the cockpit addressing a group of officers on the ground. A small printed biographical statement about him is also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37685
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KUTSCHA Herbert 1917 2003
Photograph Signed
This well-traveled German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross winner took part in the Eastern and Western fronts the Battle of France Battle of Britain Battle of Sicily Battle of the Bulge and more in over 900 missions downing 47 enemy aircraft. PS 3 3/4" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern black and white print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Kutscha in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him in old age in black fineline along the blank lower margin. A fine example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37724
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BOEHM TETTELBACH Karl 1910 2001
Signature
Born in Oregon and buried there this Nazi officer served in Hitler's headquarters during part of the war; as a Luftwaffe fighter ace he is credited with downing 10 enemy aircraft; he was also member of the delegation that signed the Nazi surrender document; postwar he became a popular Pan Am station manager at Nuremberg airport. Large bold full signature in blue ink below which he pens "1938 with I / ZG234" heavy stock 5�" X 3�" glazed card n.p. n.y. Fine. Tettelbach served with the ZG26 fighter unit ion 1943-44 so ZG234 must be the unit he served before the war. Very uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37726
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EISENACH Franz 1918 98
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross winner flew 319 combat missions on the Eastern front and North African campaign during World War Two downing 129 enemy aircraft. PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome modern black and white print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Eisenach in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him in black fineline on the blank lower margin. Quite striking. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37725
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RAMMELT Karl 1914 2009
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace recipient of the Knight's Cross served in the Eastern front and the defense of the Reich participating in 450 combat missions and downing 46 enemy aircraft. PS 3 3/4" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. A high quality modern black and white print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Rammelt in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him in black fineline on the blank lower margin. A choice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37729
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BORCHERS Adolf 1913 96
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient took part in the Spanish Civil War invasion of Poland Battle of France and Battle of Britain and is credited with downing 132 enemy aircraft in 800 missions mainly on the Eastern Front. PS 3�" X 4 3/4" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Modern sepia-tone print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Borchers in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross. There's a faint facsimile signature of Borchers running across the bottom margin and Borchers signs boldly above this in think blue ink. An attractive later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37723
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SCHOENERT Rudolf 1911 88
Photograph Signed
The seventh highest-scoring night fighter ace of the German Luftwaffe Schoenert pioneered the use of upward-firing guns; he is credited with 65 downed enemy aircraft in 376 combat missions. Twice-signed PS 4" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern high quality black and white postcard head-and-shoulders portrait in uniform showing his Knight's Cross signed boldly later in life across the bottom of the image and also vertically along the right side blank margin. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37722
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STRUNK Amos A. 1889 1979
Signature
This center fielder debuted in 1908 with the Philadelphia Athletics 1908-17 1924 playing four World Series with them 1910-11 1913-14; in 1918-19 he played for the Boston Red Sox playing his fifth World series; and 1920-24 he played for the Chicago Red Sox. Large bold old-age signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Accompanied by a 5 3/4" X 3�" picture postcard a 1974 reproduction of a full-length photograph of Strunk batting in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37463
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HUBER Lee 1919 2005
Signature and Inscription
This Kentucky Wildcat played guard for the University of Kentucky team under famed coach Adolph Rupp from 1938 to 1941 an All-Star American for 1941 then played pro for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots for one season. Bold "Best Wishes Richard / Lee Huber / Univ. of Ky 1941" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1985 April 26. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37559
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RAGLAND Jack W. 1913 96
Autograph Note Signed
This Wichita State University basketball player joined the first-ever U.S. Olympics basketball team which won the gold medal in Berlin in 1936. ANS 1p 5" X 7�" n.p. 1984 June 13. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. "And now a favor for me" writes Ragland to an admirer. "If you have the address of Frank Lubin who played with me on the 1936 Olympic Basketball Team would you please forward it to me. I know it is in the Los Angeles area." Boldly penned in black fineline on beige lined paper. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37564
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LITWACK Harry 1907 99
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This college basketball coach a Philadelphia fixture for half a century coach Temple University's basketball team from 1947 to 1973 compiling an impressive 373-193 1952-73; in 1976 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Nice signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 December 18. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37584
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VAN BREDA KOLFF Butch 1922 2007
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This guard played basketball for the New York Knicks 1946-50 which led to successful college coaching Lafayette College 1951-55 Hofstra University 1955-62 Princeton University 1962-67 which led to successful pro coaching Los Angeles Lakers 1967-69 Detroit Pistons 1969-72 Phoenix Suns 1972-73 Memphis Tams 1973-74 New Orleans Jazz 1974-77 which led full circle back to college coaching University of New Orleans 1977-79 Lafayette College 1984-88 Hofstra University 1988-94. Full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 November 26. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37588
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MACAULEY Ed 1928 2011
Signature
This1949 Associated Press basketball "Player of the Year" helped bring St. Louis University the 1948 NIT Championship; in 1949 he debuted with the St. Louis Bombers playing also for the Boston Celtics and St. Louis Hawks before retiring in 1959; he was named MVP of the first NBA All-Star Game and played in the first three All-NBA First Teams; in 1960 he became the youngest player inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Large signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" n.p. 1974 November 1. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37583
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NYIKOS John J. 1904 ?
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Notre Dame's first All-American basketball player 1926-27 served as the Fighting Irish's team captain in 1927 and led that team in points between 1924 and 1927. Bold full signature and "'27 N.D." in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1986 December 16. Fine. With original envelope bearing Nyikos' White Plains New York return address label. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37567
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MARTIN Slater 1925 2012
Signature
This award-winning guard was one of the leading defense players of the 1950s playing for George Mikan's Minneapolis Lakers 1949-56 New York Knicks 1956 and St. Louis Hawks 1956-60; from 1967 to 1969 he coached the Houston Mavericks; in 1982 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A bold and handsome signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 February 1. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37574
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MENKE Ken 1922 2002
Signature and Inscription
This guard was one of five stars of the University of Illinois basketball team nicknamed the "Whiz Kids" who took the basketball world by storm in the early 1940s -- until World War Two and the draft broke them up. Bold and attractive "Best wishes to you Richard / Ken Menke / U. of I. / Whiz Kid" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 March 29. Fine. With original envelope. Most unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37572
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FITZGERALD Dan 1942 2010
Signature
This renowned basketball coach at Gonzaga University 1978-81 1985-97 led that team to its first NCAA Men's Division appearance in 1995. Bold signature and title "Athletic Director / Basketball Coach / Gonzaga University / Go Bulldogs" in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 February 9. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37552
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JORDAN John J. 1910 91
Signature
The captain of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish basketball team in 1935 became that team's coach from 1951 to 1964 leading them to their first six NCAA tournament appearances. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1986 December 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37562
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McFADDEN J. Banks 1917 2005
Signature
Clemson University's greatest-ever athlete in basketball football and track voted "Athlete of the Year" by Associated Press led the Tigers basketball team to a championship in 1939 and was a two-time basketball All-American; in 1940 he played for the NFL's Brooklyn Dodgers; from 1946 to 1956 he coached Clemson's basketball team; and in 1959 he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 March 8. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37582
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HOLUB Dick 1921 2009
Signature
This center played for Long Island University and played in the 1941 NIT championship team; he played for the New York Knicks 1947-48 and several other pro teams before becoming Fairleigh Dickinson University basketball coach a position he held for 17 years. Handsome "to Richard / Dick Holub" in bright green ink heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 April. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37554
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McGUIRE Dick 1926 2010
Signature
Th brother of basketballer Al was himself a highly-regarded guard in the 1950s playing for the New York Knicks 1949-57 and Detroit Pistons 1957-60 -- both of which teams he then coached between 1959 and 1968; in 1993 he and his brother were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame the only brothers so honored. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 January 23. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37575
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MULLANEY Joseph A. 1925 2000
Signature
After playing the 1949-50 season with the Boston Celtics this college basketball coach Providence College 1955-69 coached many pro teams Los Angeles Lakers 1969-71 Kentucky Colonels 1971-73 Utah Stars 1973-74 Memphis Sounds 1974-75 Spirits of St. Louis 1975-76 Buffalo Braves 1976-77 before returning to college coaching Brown University 1978-81 Providence 1981-85. Large bold full signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 January 20. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37569
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PIONTEK David V. 1934 2004
Signature
This 6'6" forward debuted with the Rochester later Cincinnati Royals in 1956 also playing for the St. Louis Hawks and Chicago Packers before retiring in 1963. Large full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X C3" card n.p. 1974 May 24. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37566
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MEYER Ray 1913 2005
Signature and Inscription
This noted basketball coach led De Paul University's team from 1942 to 1984 earning many awards and titles along the way; in 1979 he was inducted as a coach into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bold handsome "Good luck! / Ray Meyer / De Paul" in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 November 27. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37571
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GLASGOW Wayne "Vic" 1926 2000
Signature / Autograph Note Signed
This Oklahoma University baseball and basketball star was twice an All-Big Seven choice; he decline the NBA draft to join the AAU's Phillips Petroleum Co. 66ers 1950-54l he played for the U.S. Olympic basketball team in the 1952 summer Olympics at Helsinki. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 September 29. Near fine. With a brief ANS 1p 8�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. At the bottom of an admirer's typewritten note to him Glasgow pens a bold "Gold Medal -- 1952 Olympics -- Helsinki Finland / V.W.G." With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37550
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NEWELL Pete 1915 2008
Signature
This exceptionally influential basketball figure coached and set records at the University of San Francisco 1946-50 Michigan State University 1950-54 and University of California Berkeley 1954-60; his U.S. basketball team at the 1960 Summer Olympics won gold and was inducted as a team into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 -- into which Newell himself had been inducted in 1979. Handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 November 13. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37568
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