Negro League Game Used & Autographs

[gonefishin]

In preparation for the "Big" game on Thursday between the Giants and Cardinals at Rickwood Field in throwbacks, I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate the occasion by showcasing some game used, autographs, pennants, etc. celebrating the occasion. I don't have a lot, but I have a few items including the 36x24 litho pictured signed by 210 former players. Please enjoy the photo and let's see what fantastic items are out there in private collections.

[Huck]

Nice.

[perezfan]

Impressive!

Finding someone who can post any game-used memorabilia from the Negro Leagues might be a big "ask". Not sure if anyone here can/will, but would sure love to see it!

[Topnotchsy]

Having issues uploading the pictures, but I have Dick "Cannonball" Redding's 1929 contract with the Brooklyn Royal Giants.

Beyond that, I have some Puerto Rico contracts as well including Willard Brown, Perucho Cepeda and Larry Doby.

[gonefishin]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

Having issues uploading the pictures, but I have Dick "Cannonball" Redding's 1929 contract with the Brooklyn Royal Giants.

Beyond that, I have some Puerto Rico contracts as well including Willard Brown, Perucho Cepeda and Larry Doby.

That's great Jeff! I would really like to see them if you can get the pics uploaded. I had some trouble uploading and it was because the file was to too big, I had to resize to a less quality photo, around 60% and it worked. Give it a shot.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

I don't have a lot, but I have a few items including the 36x24 litho pictured signed by 210 former players.

210 READABLE signatures it looks like...

[Topnotchsy]

Can't figure out why the Redding's are not working, but found I have the back page of a Perucho Cepeda contract saved on my computer and that loaded, so here it is.

[gonefishin]

That contract is amazing! I've been to Puerto Rico on numerous occasions and really love the island and people.

[Brent G.]

Incredible item. Do you know if it was signed at a particular event or reunion, and when?

[mrozie21]

Here’s something a bit different from Negro League history. Seats from Chattanooga Engel Stadium where Willie Mays played his 1st professional game in Engel Stadium

[bigfanNY]

A few signatures picked up at various Negro leauge reunions.

[gonefishin]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

Incredible item. Do you know if it was signed at a particular event or reunion, and when?

No sir I don't. A purchased an entire collection from a local company that buys and sells a lot of antiques, jewelry, etc. This along with several other items were in the collection. It's at PSA being authenticated. In case you're wondering, it cost me $550 to get the autographs authenticated. There was a receipt where the gentleman bought the poster, I believe it was around $3K several years ago, but like an idiot I threw that away along with a lot of other documents that I wish now that I would have kept! Some other cool items in the collection were an autographed Satchel Paige and Roy Campanella 1978 World Series baseball, a circa 1940s pennant, an autographed negro league bat with Mays, and a few other autographed items.

Mike - those chairs are awesome! I wish I had room at my house for something like that.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

A few signatures picked up at various Negro leauge reunions.

Very nice! Allen is a tough one!

[Topnotchsy]

Some of my other items.

- 1946 Jackie Robinson All-Stars signed Sheet
- 1946 Satchel Paige All-Stars signed sheet
- 1953 Roy Campanella All-Stars signed ball
- 1946 Negro Yearbook
- 1947 NY Cubans team photo (Orestes "Minnie" Minoso, Luis Tiant Sr and others)
- 1953 KC Monarchs team photos (Ernie Banks)

[TUM301]

Really great items guys, WOW that pennant is outstanding! Thinking I need to add something to my collection or it will be missing out an intricate part of baseball.

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

Some of my other items.

- 1946 Jackie Robinson All-Stars signed Sheet
- 1946 Satchel Paige All-Stars signed sheet
- 1953 Roy Campanella All-Stars signed ball
- 1946 Negro Yearbook
- 1947 NY Cubans team photo (Orestes "Minnie" Minoso, Luis Tiant Sr and others)
- 1953 KC Monarchs team photos (Ernie Banks)

Nice stuff, I think I've seen more pre-stroke Campys than I have Dave Hoskins.

[Brent G.]

Probably my favorite piece -- a 1953 Satchel Paige, autographed HOF plaque, and that iconic Monarchs photo. Framed it with non-reflective glass. Also repro pennant from Negro Leagues Museum in KC.

[gonefishin]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

210 READABLE signatures it looks like...

Doug, I wanted to let you know that I received the litho back from PSA today and it states 205 autographs with 31 not readable. I don't know why that couldn't read them all, but who knows. I wish the 3 ladies (Morgan, Stone and Johnson) and maybe the Josh Gibson Jr auto's were mentioned on the letter, but it is what it is. At least they're real! Unfortunately, I had a bat and Campanella signed ball that didn't.

[Topnotchsy]

Alejandro Oms signed passport

[Mark17]

Since GU Negro League jerseys are so scarce, I did the next best thing in snagging a George Crowe 1953 Milwaukee Braves jersey. If somebody compiles a list of the top dozen or so influential black players of the integration movement, Crowe will certainly be on it.

A few months after winning this jersey at Heritage, I received an offer through their "Make Offer" program, but it was too low and I turned it down.

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Since GU Negro League jerseys are so scarce, I did the next best thing in snagging a George Crowe 1953 Milwaukee Braves jersey. If somebody compiles a list of the top dozen or so influential black players of the integration movement, Crowe will certainly be on it.

A few months after winning this jersey at Heritage, I received an offer through their "Make Offer" program, but it was too low and I turned it down.

That's a stunning piece! I like the idea of including items from the players who helped integrate baseball.