Athletes from Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA

Nicknamed "Immaculate Reception," this famed running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1972-83) and Seattle Seahawks (1984) earned honors galore, culminating in election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Choice, bold signature (with his jersey number "#32" worked into his last name) in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 8… Read more about this item

This baseball star pitched for NINE teams from his debut with the San Francisco Giants in 1962 and retirement from the Kansas City Royals in 1983 in a colorful, controversial, award-studded career that finished with election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991. Big and bold signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card,… Read more about this item

ThIs College Football Hall of Famer punted for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1973-86) and is often considered the greatest football punter of all time; he was also the first punter elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, inducted in 2014. Bold signature in red fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him 8… Read more about this item

This Canadian hockey star played right wing (1971-91) for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques and is often considered one of the hundred greatest NHL players of all time. Bold signature in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him 20 September 1986 at upper right. Fine. With original transmittal… Read more about this item

One of the Chicago Bears' most legendary rosters was that of 1963, when their record stood at 11-1-2 and they defeated the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship Game. Fine pictorial 18-page booklet, "Chicago's Last World Champions: The '63 Bears," reprinted by the Chicago Tribune in 1977. This 4to (8½" X 11") softbound memento reprints a handful… Read more about this item

In their 109th National League season, Chicago's beloved "Cubbies" ended the 1984 season with 96-65, first place in that league's Eastern Division, but were defeated by the San Diego Padre's in the National League Championship Series. This superb glossy 10" X 8" color photograph, a group portrait in uniforms on the field with Wrigley Field scoreboard above them proclaiming… Read more about this item

This football center played for the Green Bay Packers (1953-63) and Philadelphia Eagles (1964-67) before coaching for a half dozen teams (1969-88); in 1981 he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Handsome, bold signature in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, undated but with original transmittal envelope postally cancelled from Orchard, PA… Read more about this item

ThisAfrican-American football cornerback played for the San Francisco 49ers (1958-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965-66), participating five times in the All-Pro and Pro Bowl games. Handsome, bold signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 24 October 1977 at upper right and noting "SF 49ers" below his signature. Fine. Original transmittal envelope… Read more about this item

The football player who scored the first touchdown in the very first Super Bowl (1967) was Green Bay Packers punter and wide receiver McGee, who played there from 1954 to 1967; his teammate, offensive guard Thurston, played for the Baltimore Colts (1958) and Green Bay Packers (1959-67). Superb pair of matching, heavy stock 5" X 3" cards, each boldly… Read more about this item

In 1963 Chicago's American League team finished second (94-68) in its 63rd season in the major leagues. Fine glossy 10" X 8" group portrait of the '63 White Sox in uniforms on the field, with text below naming each player in these four rows. Accompanying this is a remarkable collection of 21 signatures of the team's players and coaches… Read more about this item

Four National Football League greats: Prestel played defensive lineman for the Chicago Bears (1960, Minnesota Vikings (1961-65), New York Giants (1966) and Washington Redskins (1967); Pyle played center for the Chicago Bears (1961-69); Wade played quarterback for the L.A. Rams (1954-60) and Chicago Bears (1961-66); Wetoski played offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears (1960-69). Four big, bold signatures all… Read more about this item

These two football stars were both part of the "Class of '86" -- elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: linebacker Lanier played for the Kansas City Chiefs (1967-77) and quarterback Tarkenton for the Minnesota Vikings (1961-66, 1972-78) and New York Giants (1967-71); both were also elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Pair of signatures on… Read more about this item

This Football Hall of Famer (elected 1986) was twice named All-America running back and won the Heisman Trophy in 1956; as a Green Bay Packers star (1957-66) he led the NFL in scoring three times. PS (newsprint), 3¼" X 5¼", n.p., n.d. Very good. Faintly age toned only, with small tape stain at each corner. Full-length newspaper portrait of… Read more about this item

The Silver Fox" or "The Duke of Flatbush" was a Hall of Famer (elected 1980) who played center field, debuting with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-62) and also playing for the New York Mets (1963) and San Francisco Giants (1964). PS (verso), heavy stock glossy 3½" X 5½", n.p., n.y. Fine. Handsome reproduction of Snider's Hall of Fame plaque in… Read more about this item

Nicknamed "Cosmic punch," this heavyweight boxing contender of the 1930s and '40s transitioned into film, appearing in a handful of films from the 1940s into the 1960s. IPS (photocopy), 7½" X 10", n.p., 9 April 1990. Very good. Light mailing folds. Photocopy sent out by Nova himself to admirers, a full-length shot showing Nova throwing a punch at Joe… Read more about this item

The famed White Sox second baseman was named the American League's "Most Valuable Player" in 1959 and held a .288 lifetime batting average; he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. PS (newsprint), 3¼" X 6", n.p., n.y. Very good. Faint, even age toning; inoffensive darkening at corners (from long-ago tape contact). Newspaper photograph, undated but… Read more about this item

Legendary head football coach at University of Illinois (1913-41) responsible for the huddle and other innovations. On a lined 4 3/4" X 2½" slip, Zuppkwe signs boldly in full in black ink. Very good. Mildly age toned. Lovely example of this scarce signature.

The Baseball Hall of Famer (elected 1966) played outfield for the Boston Red Sox (1939-42, 1946-60) and was the last major leaguer to bat over .400. Color PS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. Fine. Modern high-quality glossy print of an early pose showing Williams half-length in Red Sox uniform and batting pose -- signed large and bold in blue… Read more about this item

The Silver Fox" or "The Duke of Flatbush" was a Hall of Famer (elected 1980) who played center field, debuting with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-62) and also playing for the New York Mets (1963) and San Francisco Giants (1964). Signed Baseball, a Rawlings "Official Ball National League" signed large and bold by Snider in blue ballpoint on the sweet… Read more about this item

This American diver won bronze in springboard at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki and gold at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne; among many other titles he won two medals at the 1955 Pan American Games; in 1980 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Handsome bold signature and credentials ("Olympic Champion / Springboard Diving… Read more about this item