Jimmie Foxx Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing is of Jimmie Foxx, who is depicted here in an action pose with the Philadelphia Athletics (1926–35). James Emory Foxx (1907-67) led the American League in home runs four seasons, hitting 58 in 1932; and hit 30 or more home runs for 12 consecutive seasons, a record surpassed only by Barry Bonds. On defense, Foxx was a first baseman. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame in 1951. The drawing measures 6.5" x 12.5". It was signed by Foxx while he was still a player, in 1934 or '35. He signed on his right hip...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Gabby Hartnett Period Autograph On Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing is of Gabby Hartnett, who is depicted here with the Chicago Cubs. Charles Leo Hartnett (1900-72) was a catcher and manager who played nearly his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. The origin of his nickname is disputed: either his teammates were ‘inspired’ to name him ‘Gabby’ because of his quiet and unpretentious manner, or newspaper men gave him the nickname for not talking to the media as a rookie. Hartnett played in four World Series for the Cubs without seeing a victory. He won the 1935 National League MVP Award when he hit...
Circa: 1932
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Honus Wagner Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing Sgnd Twice This drawing is of all-time Great, Honus Wagner, who is depicted here in two images - as Shortstop and Coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Considered by many to be the greatest shortstop of all time, Wagner (b.1874 -d.1955), played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1900 to 1917. He coached the team from 1933 to 1951. A combination of his speed and his name earned him the nickname, "The Flying Dutchman". Wagner was one of the Baseball Hall of Fame's five original inductees in 1936, along with Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. The drawing...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Hockey Howie Morenz Period Autograph -Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing depicts Howie Morenz in action with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1935. Howard William Morenz (1902-37) played in the NHL from 1923-37. Twelve of his fourteen seasons were with the Montreal Canadiens. He was known for his reckless speed and his headlong rushes. He scored 270 goals and added 197 assists in his NHL career. He led the Canadiens in scoring for seven consecutive seasons and won the Hart Trophy and Stanley Cup three times. Morenz tragically died in a hospital from complications after he was injured in a game in 1937. He was...
Circa: 1935
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Chuck Klein Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing has two images of Chuck Klein, who is depicted here with the Philadelphia Phillies. Charles Herbert ‘Chuck’ Klein (1904-58), was one of the most prodigious sluggers of the late 1920's and early 1930's. He was also a superb defensive right fielder and a competent baserunner. During his first six years, Klein hit 191 home runs and amassed 1,209 hits, 699 runs, and 727 RBI. He was elected to the Baseball Hall Of Fame in 1980. The extra large drawing measures 19¾" x 22". It was signed by Klein while he was...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Hockey Bun Cook Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing Bun Cook is depicted in this drawing as a forward for the NY Rangers. Frederick Joseph ‘Bun’ Cook (1903-88), played for the Rangers and the Boston Bruins, completing 11 NHL seasons from 1926 to 1937. Cook made the second All-Star Team in 1931. His work ethic and ability to carve a niche for himself gave him the ability to stand apart from his legendary brother Bill. Bun Cook served as playing-coach for the Providence Reds (AHL) from 1937-43. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame in 1995. The drawing measures 9" x 14". It was...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Mel Ott Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing Mel Ott is depicted here with the New York Giants in this charcoal and pen & ink drawing. Melvin Thomas Ott (1909-58) was an outfielder for the Giants from 1926-47. He played in the 1933 World Series, and was a member of the 1936 and ‘37 ‘National League Champion’ N.Y. Giants teams. In his career, Ott was named to 12 National League All-Star Teams (1934-'45). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951. The drawing measures 6½" x 13". It was autographed by Ott while he was still a player, in 1934 or '35....
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Jack Dempsey Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing has two images of Jack Dempsey. William Harrison Dempsey (b.1895- d.1983), was one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions of all time (1919-26). He was best known for his thrilling knockout victories, many of which occurred just seconds after the start of the fight. He was elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954. The drawing measures 13" x 19". It was signed by Dempsey in 1934 or '35. He signed on the background in black ink. The autograph is crisp and clean and includes an inscription.

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Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Pie Traynor Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing depicts Pie Traynor as a third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harold Joseph ‘Pie’ Traynor (1879-1972) was recognized as one of the best third basemen in baseball prior to 1950. His nickname came from a fondness for eating pie. He played his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1920-37). In 1948 Traynor was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The drawing measures 5 7/8" x 12½". It was signed by Traynor in 1934 or '35. He signed on the background in black ink. The autograph is bold and...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Lorne Chabot & Howie Morenz Autographed Drawing This drawing depicts Lorne Chabot in 1935 when he was with the Chicago Blackhawks. Chabot (1900-1947) was one of the best goaltenders in the history of the game. He was a member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams - the New York Rangers in 1928 and the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1932. He was an NHL All Star and Vezina trophy winner in 1935. He was so sharp with his eyes that in Toronto they used to call him "Eagle-eye". The drawing measures 9" x 14". It was signed by Chabot in 1935. He signed above and to the left of his head in...
Circa: 1935
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Bill Dickey Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing depicts Bill Dickey in action as a catcher for the Yankees. William Malcolm Dickey (1907-1993) spent his entire 17-year professional career with the New York Yankees. He was a member of 8 World Series Championship teams and a part of four consecutive World Series Titles (1936-1939). He also played in 11 All-Star games during his career in baseball. He was an excellent defensive player with an exceptional lifetime batting average for a catcher with .313. Dickey was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1954. The drawing measures...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Sam Rice Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing is of Sam Rice, who is depicted here with the Washington Senators. Edgar Charles Rice (1890-1974) was written up mistakenly as ‘Sam’ by a newspaper man and it soon stuck. Playing mostly right field, Rice's biggest defensive assets were his quick feet (for which he was fondly known as "Man O War" after the great racehorse) and his strong arm. In 1924, Rice led the American League in hits, the Senators won their first pennant and took on the New York Giants in the World Series. In a seven-game thriller, Rice hit .207...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Freddie Spencer & Franz Duelberg Autographs on Drawing Freddie Spencer (1903-1992) won the U.S. Professional Track Sprint Championships in 1925, 1928 and 1929. He competed in 102 six-day races, winning six major international meets. He set six world records during his career: 1/10 mile, 1/2 mile, 10 mile, 15 mile, 20 mile and 25 mile. Spencer was inducted into the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame in 1990. Franz Duelberg was born in Germany in 1905. He partnered with Jimmy Walthour (US) and won the Nov. 1928 races in Chicago and Detroit. In March 1929 he won the Chicago race with partner Franco...
Circa: 1933
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Ching Johnson Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing has two images of Ching Johnson, who is depicted here with the N.Y. Rangers. Ivan Wilfred ‘Ching’ Johnson (1897-1979) played defense for the NY Rangers and the NY Americans in the NHL. He was regarded as one of the hardest bodycheckers to ever play the game. The burly Johnson spent 11 years with the Rangers and was part of the team's first two Stanley Cup triumphs in 1928 and 1933. He was selected to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1932 and 1933. After the ’36-‘37 season, Ching spent one year with the Americans as a player and...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Normie Himes Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing is of Normie Himes, an ice hockey legend. Norman "Normie" Lawrence Himes (b.1903- d.1958) played his entire career for the NHL's New York Americans, from 1926-1935. The center stood 5’9" and weighed only 145 lbs., but he was sometimes referred to by his contemporaries as the "Little Giant" for his skillful stick handling. An all-around sportsman, Himes was also a gifted amateur on the baseball diamond and the curling rink. His keen athletic abilities extended to basketball, rugby, swimming and track &...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Cecil Walker Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing is of cyclist Cecil Walker (1900-1969), who is depicted here at a 1935 6-day bike race at New York's Madison Square Garden. An Australian, Walker began his racing career in 1919. Board track racing in America attracted him and he soon became popular as an all-rounder. By 1924 he became the All-round Champion of America and held the title for nine consecutive years. He spent much of his time training on ships traveling to Europe and back to Australia. As a sprinter he was three times the American Champion on a points basis...
Circa: 1935
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Waite Hoyt Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing has two images of Waite Hoyt of the N.Y. Yankees, one of them showing Hoyt in mid-action (probably delivering a fastball). Waite C. Hoyt (1899-1984) was the star Yankee pitcher of the 1920's and ’30s. He was known as "Schoolboy" because he was first hired as a player at 14 and debuted as a pitcher with the Giants as an 18-year old. Hoyt won three World Series with the Yankees (1923, '27, & '28). He became one of the first players to enter sportscasting and was a great baseball storyteller. Hoyt was elected...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Ben Chapman Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing depicts William Benjamin Chapman (1908-93) in an action pose. He played for the N.Y. Yankees from 1930 - '36, most of that time as an outfielder. During the period from 1926 to 1943 he had more stolen bases than any other player, leading the American League four times. After twelve seasons, during which he batted .302 and led the AL in assists and double plays twice each, he spent two years in the minor leagues and returned to the majors as a National League pitcher for three seasons, becoming manager of the Philadelphia...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Murray Murdoch Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing is of Murray Murdoch, who played with the New York Rangers as a Left Forward. John Murray Murdoch (1904-2001) is a N.Y. Ranger legend. His NHL career spanned 11 seasons and 508 games. His biggest scoring output came in the 1933-34 season, when he tallied 17 goals and 27 points. There were only two other season's when Murdoch's goal total reached double figures (13 in 1929-30, 14 in 1934-35), and in his final season he had 14 assists but no goals. Murdoch was a Stanley Cup champion in 1928 and 1933. The drawing measures...
Circa: 1935
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

Zack Taylor Period Autograph on Pen & Ink Drawing This drawing is of Zack Taylor, who is depicted here with the Chicago Cubs. James Wren 'Zack' Taylor (1898-1974) was an early catcher with the Brooklyn Robins, debuting in 1920. He then played for the Braves, Giants, Cubs and Yankees, landing again in Brooklyn as a Dodger. Zack retired as a player after the 1935 season. He later managed the St. Louis Browns from 1946 -'51. The drawing measures 10" x 11¾". It was signed by Taylor while he was still a player, in 1934 or '35. He signed on the background in...
Circa: 1934
Condition: Used
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked