Legendary Offering More Gibson Items

Part II of Bob Gibson’s memorabilia collection is about to hit the auction block.

Legendary Auctions is following up last month’s live auction of Bob Gibson memorabilia with more items from the Hall of Fame pitcher’s personal collection. More pieces from the career of 19th century standout Bill Hoffer are also in the auction, which includes over 1,000 items.

The Bob Gibson Collection was consigned by Gibson, the Hoffer items, through his family. A uniform once worn by Hoffer set a new record for a non-Hall of Fame player jersey in the Cleveland sale during the National Sports Collectors Convention. Several of the Gibson items hit six figures. “Obviously, saying that the items from these two collections did well is an understatement,” said Allen. “We expect there to considerable bidding interest in the additional lots from these collection – nearly 100 of them – that will be featured in our August event.”

Also expected to attract significant auction attention are vintage baseball cards, a Mickey Mantle game used glove, an assortment of high-end collectibles from sports other than baseball and non-sports cards.

Phone and internet bidding in the auction begins on August 17 and concludes on August 26 and 27.

Specific highlights of Legendary Auctions August sale include:

Bob Gibson’s 1970 Cy Young Award
Minimum bid $10,000.

Bob Gibson’s 1964 St. Louis Cardinals World Series Ring
Minimum bid $5,000.

Bob Gibson Personal Checks – More Than 7,000
Dating from the 1970s to the 2000s and each drawn on Gibson’s personal account. Scripted in a variety of ink types and colors, each check has been signed “Robert Gibson” on the appropriate line. Minimum bid $2,500.

Collection of Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Contracts (11)

Each legal document is comprised of fine-print binding agreements and all were drawn up with blank spaces to facilitate the entry of typewritten specifics. These specific covenants include Gibson’s name and address as well as his annual stipends – ranging between $11,000 and $160,000. Includes the years 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 (Giles stamped sig.), 1965, 1966 (Giles stamped sig.), 1969 (Giles stamped sig.), 1971 (Feeney stamped sig.), 1972, 1973 (Feeney stamped sig.), and 1974. Each four- or six-page contract has been signed “Robert Gibson” (“8-9”) in either blue or black ballpoint. Minimum bid $1,500.

Bob Gibson’s 1968 St. Louis Cardinals National League Championship Ring
Minimum bid $1,000.

Bob Gibson’s 2004 St. Louis Cardinals National League Championship Ring
Minimum bid $1,000.

Circa 1963 Mickey Mantle Signed Game Used Glove – With Letter of Authenticity From Bobby Richardson

This Rawlings game used glove was once worn by Mantle and was handed to Richardson by the slugger. The glove was then given to the consignor by Richardson. Signed by Mantle. Minimum bid $5,000.

Circa 1895 Bill Hoffer Baltimore Uniform
Consisting of matching jersey and pants. Minimum bid $2,500.

1897 Winning Game Ball and Original Photo (2 Items) – Baltimore Defeats Boston 6 to 3

Includes: Game Used and Inscribed Ball – carrying the fountain inscription, "Sept 25 1897 – Balto 6 – Boston 3"; Cabinet Photo – shows the stands filled to near-capacity and players active on the field — has "The Winning Game of 1897 – Boston vs. Baltimore" embedded as a caption. Baltimore recaptured first place with this victory. Minimum bid $1,500.

Bill Hoffer’s Circa 1899 Game Used Ensemble – Shirt, Jacket, Cap and Leggings
Minimum bid $1,000.

Graded Baseball Cards – Singles, Sets and Partial Sets

Minimum bid $5,000.

1934 Goudey Complete Set (96) – #7 on the PSA Set Registry
PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card; PSA NM 7: 95 cards. Minimum bid $5,000.

1915 Cracker Jack SGC 88 NM/MT 8 and SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5 Collection (33 Different)
SGC 92 NM/MT+ 8.5: 14 cards; and SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 19 cards. Minimum bid $5,000.

1915 Cracker Jack #88 Christy Mathewson – PSA NM-MT 8
Minimum bid $2,500.

1911 E94 George Close Candy Cy Young – PSA NM 7 "1 of 2!"
Minimum bid $2,500.

1909-11 E90-1 American Caramel Ty Cobb – SGC 84 NM 7 "1 of 1!"- Graded 84 NM 7 by SGC
Minimum bid $1,500.

1915 Cracker Jack #65 Tris Speaker – SGC 96 MINT 9 "1 of 1"
Minimum bid $1,500.

1964 Topps PSA NM-MT 8 Complete Set (587)
Minimum bid $1,500.

1950 Bowman High Grade Near Set (249/252)
Minimum bid $1,500.

1915 Cracker Jack #75 Miller Huggins – SGC 96 MINT 9 "1 of 2!"
Minimum bid $1,000.

Rare 1887 N690 Kalamazoo Bats Jim Donahue, Mets – SGC 30 GD 2
Minimum bid $1,000.

1951 Bowman High Grade Near Set (317/324)
Minimum bid $1,000.

1969 Topps High Grade Complete Set (664) Including 381 Graded Cards
Minimum bid $1,000.

1938 R323 Goudey Heads Up SGC-Graded Complete Set (48)
Minimum bid $1,000.

1913 WG5 National Game Complete Set (52) Plus Rules Card – #7 on the PSA Set Registry
Minimum bid $1,000.

Baseball Bats

Joe Jackson 1917-20 H&B Professional Model "YMCA" Bat – MEARS A-4
Minimum bid $1,500.

Roberto Clemente 1968 Game Used Adirondack All-Star Game Bat- MEARS A-6.5
Minimum bid $1,500.

Extensive "H&B" Game Used Bats Collection (88) – From The H&B "Barn Find!"
Minimum bid $1,500.

Signed Baseballs

Hall of Famers Single Signed Balls Collection (56) Including Campanella, DiMaggio and Mantle
Minimum bid $1,500.

1934 Tour of Japan Signed Ball (16 Signatures) Including Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx and Berg
Minimum bid $1,000.

1914 New York Giants Team Signed Ball (10 Signatures) Including Mathewson, McGraw and Thorpe
Minimum bid $1,000.

Football Memorabilia

1953 Bowman Complete Set (96) – #3 on the PSA Set Registry
Minimum bid $1,000.

Joe Namath 1977 Los Angeles Rams Home Jersey
Minimum bid $500.

October 28, 1934 Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Signed Game Ball (15 Signatures) Including Grange and Nagurski
Minimum bid $500.

Basketball Items

1986/87 Fleer Complete 132-Card Sets on Full Uncut Sheets (4) – Featuring Michael Jordan Rookie Cards
Minimum bid $900.

Michael Jordan 1990-91 Chicago Bulls Warm-Up Jacket and Pants
Minimum bid $500.

Julius Erving 1983 Philadelphia 76ers Signed Game Worn Home Jersey
Minimum bid $500.

Hockey Collectibles

Mike Bossy 1983-84 New York Islanders Game Worn Home Jersey
Minimum bid $1,500.

1910/11 C56 "Hockey Series" PSA-Graded Near Set (33/36)
Minimum bid $1,000.

1966 Topps USA Test #35 Bobby Orr Rookie Card – PSA EX-MT 6
Minimum bid $900.

1933/34 V304A O-Pee-Chee Series "A" PSA-Graded Partial Set (29/48)
Minimum bid $500.

Golf Memorabilia

1933 Goudey Sport Kings #38 Bobby Jones, Golf – PSA NM-MT 8
Minimum bid $1,000.

1932 U.S. Caramel #3 Bobby Jones – PSA NM 7
Minimum bid $900.

Tiger Woods 1998 Doral Ryder Open Final Round Signed Match Used Golf Cap Minimum bid $500.

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