SPRING FEVER RARITIES AUCTION Closes Saturday, May 17th, 2008 8pm EST. Own An Important Piece of History! Memory Lane Inc.’s Spring Fever Rarities Auction is in full swing. We have over 1,400 High End Lots being auctioned May 17. Below are two unbelievable pieces of historic significance. Now is your chance to own a one of a kind piece of History! The Auction closes Saturday May 17th at 8 pm EST. To Register and/or Bid go to www.memorylaneinc.com or Call 877.606.LANE (5263) 9-5 pm M-F PT. Highlights Include:
LOT 2 – JACKIE ROBINSON ACQUITTED! – Jackie Robinson 1944 Original Court Martial File from the collection of Mr. John Branca.
Important documents from America’s long struggle for Civil Rights. These court martial papers are from the trial of Jackie Robinson, where he was charged with insubordination during World War II. This fascinating piece of U.S. history clears the future Hall of Famer of all charges. These Military court marshal papers not only represent a time in the life of Jackie Robinson, but are also an important link to Civil Rights history in the United States. This lot includes the acquittal order, court martial charges, witness statements, and the log notes referring to Robinson’s ankle injury. Own a one of a kind piece of U.S. History!
LOT 7 – Home Run Ball #13 of 60! – 1927 Babe Ruth Home Run Baseball
One of only two known Ruth Home Run Balls from Babe Ruth’s storybook 1927 season, this ball was sought after by the Hall of Fame to display in Cooperstown! The 1927 Yankees… Babe Ruth’s 60 Home Run Season… The single greatest season that any team has ever had… Own a piece of American History! There is a faint Babe Ruth autograph on the Sweet Spot that can be seen by special lighting, and the date “5-29-27” on the south panel, verified by PSA/DNA. The autograph and date signify a great day in the history of baseball. Don’t pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity!
