Huge lifetime autograph collection over 8,000 signatures amassed over almost 50 years from 1960–2008, most contained inside approximately 355 autograph albums along with hundreds of signed CDs and cassette boxes. Collection was compiled by New England collector and longtime sports fan Frank Pistone, who maintained season tickets for both the Boston Red Sox and Celtics, regularly visited New York and Los Angeles, as well as Florida for spring training. Traveling routinely by train and bus, many cold and wet hours were spent waiting for celebrity autographs, so much that he was later recognized by many stars for his patience and would eventually become friends with some stars, including Vincent Price and Jack Benny.
Athletes include: Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Andre the Giant, Arthur Ashe, Red Auerbach, Larry Bird (2), Lyman Bostock, Nestor Chylak, Rocky Colavito, Howard Cosell, Jack Dempsey, Joe DiMaggio, Don Drysdale, Whitey Ford, John Havlicek, Bobby Hull, Jackie Jensen, Magic Johnson, Deacon Jones, Jack Kemp, Billie Jean King, Don Larsen, Sal Maglie, Moses Malone, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Billy Martin (4), Kevin McHale, Thurman Munson (2), Curly Neal, Jesse Owens, Jim Palmer, Robert Parrish, Pee Wee Reese, Jerry Remy, Brooks Robinson, Warren Spahn, Luis Tiant, Dear Weaver, Ted Williams, and Carl Yastrzemski, in addition to numerous NBA, MLB, and NFL Hall of Famers.
Musicians include: The Byrds, Tony Bennett, T. Bone Walker, Little Richard, Buddy Rich, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Paul Anka, The Platters, Paul Revere and hundreds of signed CDs and casette boxes.
Notable actors and actresses include: Woody Allen, Desi Arnaz, Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, Ingrid Bergman (2), Milton Berle, Ray Bolger, Peter Boyle, Yul Brynner, George Carlin, Kevin Costner, Rodney Dangerfield, Jimmy Durante, Whoopi Goldberg, Jack Haley, Alan Jay Lerner, Steve McQueen, Jack Palance, Vincent Price, Ginger Rogers, Robert Shaw, Phil Silvers, Cheryl Tiegs, and Eli Wallach.
Please be advised that extra shipping charges will apply due to the size of the collection. The sheer overwhelming volume of items and a number of unknown signers precludes a list, and interested parties are strongly advised to view the collection in person at our offices, as this collection is sold as is, and no returns will be accepted. In overall fine condition. A lifetime collection, carefully and methodically put together by a true fan, which, due to its enormity, may quite possibly contain further important signatures in addition to those already mentioned. RR Auction COA.
