Sotheby's and SCP To Sell "Black Betsy" Bat

Mar 11 2008 11:07AM

On April 24, 2008 Sotheby's and SCP Auctions will offer the only known "Shoeless" Joe Jackson signature model "Black Betsy" game-bat dating from his Major League Career. The bat, manufactured in the 1917-21 period, is attributed to the well known "H&B find" of the mid-1980s. Other significant bats from the collection include a Lou Gehrig Rookie-era model, and exemplary examples from Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, Mickey Mantle, and many others from baseball's most prolific sluggers.

Additionally, a fine selection of property from the renowned collection of Dr. Richard Angrist is set to be offered, including more museum caliber game-bats such of Jimmie Foxx (1925-28 Rookie-Era) and Mickey Mantle's signed 1958 World Series bat.

Additional outstanding sale highlights include:
• Circa 1933 Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Road Jersey
• Ted Williams 1957 Boston Red Sox Cap
• Mickey Mantle's Own Team Signed 1953 Yankees Panoramic Photo
• Ed Lopat's 1951 New York Yankees Championship Ring
• Joe DiMaggio's 1936 New York Yankees Rookie Home Uniform
• Bob Gibson 1962 St. Louis Cardinals Road Jersey
• Stan Musial's 1941 St. Louis Cardinals Signed Rookie Contract
• President Gerald Ford's Set of Custom Golf Clubs, Golf Bag and Accessories
• Significant Collection of Lombardi-Era Green Bay Packers Rings and Awards From Scout Lew Anderson Incl. 1968 Green bay Packers Super Bowl II Ring
• Collection of New York Yankees World Series Ring (1978, 1996, 1999) From Former Yankee Stadium Organist Eddie Layton
• Complete PSA graded 1968 Topps 3D Baseball Set of 12
• Newly Discovered 1915 Cracker Jack Complete Set of In Original Album