Lot of 13 items signed by sports legends Chuck Dressen, Carl Hubbell, Harry Markson, Red Rolfe, or John Wooden.
Chuck Dressen
Two signed photos: a vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dressen sitting on a chair with the Dodgers' roster written on a chalkboard in the background, signed in fountain pen, "With Loads of the Best to the Ken Brownes, Chuck Dressen"; and a vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Dressen at the helm of the Washington Senators in 1955, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Best Wishes to Ken Browne, Chuck Dressen." In overall very good condition, with corner creasing and light edge rippling to the larger photo, and scuffing to Dressen's face in the smaller photo.
Carl Hubbell
Four San Francisco Giants business cards belonging to Carl Hubbell, 3.5 x 2, identifying him as a "Scout," each signed in ink, "Carl Hubbell." In overall very good to fine condition, with a stain to the top edge of one business card.
Harry Markson
TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Madison Square Garden Center, Inc. letterhead, May 9, 1973. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne, in part: "It was kind of you to write me on the occasion of my retirement. Like you, I also think back with pleasant recollections to the days of Baer-Braddock, Ambers-Canzoneri, and Saddler-Pep. Unlike many 'old-timers,' I happen to think that some of today's boxers could hold their own with those of the past. The Joe Frazier who beat Muhammad Ali was one of the best heavyweights I ever saw, and Muhammad Ali—up to the time of his long absence from the ring—was also a great heavyweight. I make these exceptions: Joe Louis, Ray Robinson, Willie Pep. I doubt whether we will see three more of this caliber in our time." In very good to fine condition, with two short edge tears, and staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
Red Rolfe
Three items: a vintage 3.5 x 5 cardstock photo of him with the Detroit Tigers, signed in fountain pen, "Best wishes, Red Rolfe"; and two typed letters signed "Red Rolfe," each one page on Detroit Tigers letterhead, January 15, 1949, and May 16, 1950. The first, in part: "I am secretly hoping to get the Tigers up in the race this coming year. But the competition from the Indians, Red Sox and Tankees is going to be tough. I have been out of active baseball so long that my supply of pictures is completely exhausted. Perhaps there will be some available after Spring Training." The second, in part: "You certainly have been patient in waiting to receive a picture from me. I have some on hand now and you will find one enclosed…The Detroit Club seems much improved over a year ago and I am hopeful of giving both the Red Sox and the Yankees a real battle this year." In very good to fine condition, with loss to the upper right corner of the earlier letter. In the 1950 season, Rolfe's second as manager of the Tigers, the club nearly caught the Yankees at the top of the standings. They won 95 games, finishing in second place in the American League pennant race.
John Wooden
Three items: a glossy 5 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To Joyce & Ken—with thanks and appreciation for your interest, John Wooden, UCLA"; a paperstock diagram print of 'The Pyramid of Success,' 10.75 x 8.25, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "For-Mr. & Mrs. Ken Browne-with best wishes always in all ways, John Wooden"; and a color 12 x 10 print of 'The Pyramid of Success,' signed and inscribed in black ink, "For-Joyce & Ken Browne, with best wishes, John Wooden, Jan. 1989." In overall fine condition, with a light crease to the lower right corner of the photo, and a vertical fold to left side of color print.
