DALLAS, TX.- An early example of the most prestigious and recognizable trophy in American sports the 1937 Heisman Memorial Trophy Presented to Yale University Halfback Clint Frank is expected to sell for more than $400,000 when it reappears 81 years after its Touchdown Club debut in
Heritage Auctions Sports Memorabilia Auction Oct. 18-19. The fall event features a one-of-a-kind a jersey worn by the iconic Joe DiMaggio at Ebbets Field in Game Five of the 1947 World Series, which is also estimated to sell for $400,000.
For football and baseball collectors respectively, it doesnt get much bigger than this, said Chris Ivy, Director of Sports auctions at Heritage. Each of these pieces may very well set a new world record.
Elite football material emerges as a strong theme throughout the online auction event, with a wide array of battle-scarred game worn jerseys from such Canton legends as Johnny Unitas (est. $60,000-up), Dick Butkus (est. $40,000-up), Fred Biletnikoff (est. $15,000-up), Joe Namath (est. $20,000-up) and Eric Dickerson (est. $10,000-up), many matched to period photography.
But there is no shortage of Cooperstown counterparts either, as flannel gamers from Don Drysdale (est. $40,000-up), Pete Rose (est. $30,000-up), Ron Santo (ext. $30,000-up), Billy Williams (est. $20,000-up) and Willie McCovey (est. $20,000-up) are expected to command solid five-figure prices.
Autograph collectors will likewise find plenty of intrigue, including Roberto Clementes signed contract from the Pittsburgh Pirates 1960 World Championship season (est. $20,000-up), a rare handwritten letter from Christy Mathewson (est. $15,000-up), and a one-of-a-kind 1934 Exhibit card bearing the signatures of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey and Lefty Gomez (est. $50,000-up).
Other highlights Include:
1995 Michael Jordan Silver Air Jordan I Sneaker Created for his 32nd Birthday (est. $50,000-up)
2005 Afleet Alex Belmont Stakes Winner's Trophy Presented to Jockey Jeremy Rose (est. $40,000-up)
Scottie Pippen Game Worn and Signed Chicago Bulls Uniform photo matched to 12 games and career high points game in 1996-97 (est. $30,000-up)
Circa 1930 New York Yankees Partial Team Signed Baseball (est. $20,000-up)
1910 Philadelphia Athletics World Series Championship Trophy Presented to Catcher Pat Donahue (est. $20,000-up)
1941 Bobby Jones Match Worn Masters Tournament Player Badge (est. $20,000-up)
1906 Chicago Champions Gold Medallion Presented to Joe Tinker (est. $15,000-up)
1920 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball from Muddy Ruel's House, the only known example to exist (est. $20,000-up)
This auction is now open for bidding and will close in Extended Bidding format at 10 p.m. Central time Oct. 18 on HA.com/Sports.