Bill Walton Helix High School Scrapbook (Original JV basketball team photo, Original Varsity basketball team photo, 1967 High School letterman’s athletic award certificate. 1967 San Diego Kiwanis Tournament program, 1970 AAU Tournament Finals roster, and Numerous newspaper articles)

This rare 1917 check is hand-signed by Fred Mitchell, the legendary manager of the Chicago Cubs during the World War I era. A unique piece of baseball history, it captures a moment from the career of one of the game's early strategic minds.

This vintage 1919 Chicago Cubs player’s contract is signed by team manager Fred Mitchell and represents a rare piece of baseball history. Also bearing the signatures of Cubs owner Bill Veeck Sr. and National League President John Heydler, a potential future Hall of Famer, the document reflects the leadership behind the post-World War I Cubs. Dated May 3, 1919, it offers a glimpse into the business side of America’s pastime during a transformative era.

Game-used Official National League (ONL) baseball from the 1936 World Series, personally sent by umpire George Magerkurth. Used during Game 1—where the Yankees defeated the Giants 4–2—this historic ball is marked in black ink with the score and details, capturing the Yankees’ first World Series appearance without Babe Ruth. Showcasing Hall of Famers like DiMaggio, Gehrig, Hubbell, and Ott, this artifact is a tangible link to one of baseball’s most iconic eras.

This authentic 1919 PSA/DNA-certified document captures a pivotal moment in baseball history: Bill Veeck Sr., then president of the Chicago Cubs, paid $18 to Joseph G. Kren, founder of the renowned Kren Bat Company. Established in 1913 in Syracuse, New York, Kren's bats were favored by legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Honus Wagner. This transaction underscores the deep connections between early 20th-century baseball executives and the craftsmen who supplied the tools of the game.

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