Mastro Auctions’ February Sale Rings in New Year of Collecting Excitement Classic Collector first major event of 2009 brings great Sports and Americana items to eager collecting public
Series Programs Collection (16) Including Nine From the 1950s!
Includes: 1945 Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers, 1948 Cleveland Indians vs. Boston Braves, 1948 Boston Braves vs. Cleveland Indians, 1950 Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees, 1951 New York Yankees vs. New York Giants, 1951 New York Giants vs. New York Yankees, 1952 New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers, 1953 New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers, 1954 New York Giants vs. Cleveland Indians, 1954 New York Giants vs. Cleveland Indians, 1956 New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers, 1958 New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves, 1969 Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets, 1970 Baltimore Orioles vs. Cincinnati Reds, and 1971 Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates.
FOOTBALL
Baltimore Colts Late 1950s Sideline Jacket
This Baltimore Colts sideline jacket worn during the team's late 1950s rise to prominence. This reversable, wool and twill blend, pullover garment showcases "BALTIMORE COLTS" atop sewn-on patches on both sides in tackle twill lettering. This garment was originally a 1952 Dallas Texans sideline jacket, but for the move to Baltimore, that team's emblems were covered up by the item's current patchwork.
Walter Payton Signed Keepsakes Collection (8 Items) Including Jersey, Mini Helmet and Five Different Photographs - All PSA/DNA-Authenticated
Offered are eight items signed and inscribed by Chicago Bears great Walter Payton (d. 1999). "Sweetness" added potent examples of his autograph on a mini-helmet, a Bears replica jersey, and five different 8" x 10" photographs.
1970 Ohio State Big Ten Champions Salesman's Sample Ring - Featuring Rare "Woody Hayes" Shank Engraving
This 10K gold ring was designed as a salesman's sample for the keepsakes distributed following Ohio State University's 1970 Big Ten Championship. Gilted lettering showcased along a red stone at the top of the piece reads "OHIO," and raised characters surrounding the team's name declares, "BIG TEN CHAMPS - 1970." Three cubic zirconiums are also found along the perimeter.
1964 NFL Championship Full and Unused Ticket Pair (2 Items)
Includes: 1964 Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Colts NFL Championship Full and Unused Ticket - The ticket was issued for entry in the 1964 title game, but was never used. 1964 Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Colts NFL Championship Ticket Proof - This 2" x 5-1/4" proof is identical in every way to the aforementioned 1964 ticket except that this item does not carry any of the seating information.
BASKETBALL
1969/70 Topps #25 Lew Alcindor Rookie Card - PSA NM-MT 8
Among more than 1,000 copies recorded in PSA’s census reporting, just fifteen examples have been placed at a higher, unqualified tier. Alcindor’s important rookie card can be said to have inspired the rebirth of enthusiasm for basketball cards. Included in Topps' 1969/70 "Tall Boy" issue, the item is often cited as the cornerstone of modern collecting.
Extremely Rare 1950 D290-15 "Bread for Health" Label, George Mikan - SGC 20 FR 1.5
The 1950 Fisher's Bread end-label promotion involved 32 brightly colored, 2-3/4"-square football subjects that were available only by carefully trying to remove them—without tearing! —from actual loaves. The showpiece
