Lee Noblet of Halifax, Pa., was known as a local historian to his friends. Less known was his career as a baseball pitcher in the 1930s and ’40s, having been recruited to play in the minor leagues for the Cardinals’ farm team, among others. His passions for baseball and history combined led him to amass a large collection of vintage baseball cards. Hundreds of cards from 1909 through 1912 will be crossing the block at Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pa., on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Among the cards in the sale are gems such as an E121 American Caramel George Ruth with a PSA grade of 7 and a T207 1912 Walter Johnson with a PSA grade of 6. There are three T205 Ty Cobbs, an E-90-2 American Caramel Honus Wagner, and a T205 Christy Mathewson. Higher value cards have been PSA graded; some lower value cards will be offered in groups of three. For those that have their fill of T205s, there are more than a dozen Hassan T202 triple folds and more than 10 T3 1911 Turkey Reds, including a PSA 3 Cy Young.
“We are always delighted to represent local collectors,” stated David Cordier, founder and owner of Cordier Auctions. “This collection makes apparent Mr. Noblet’s passion for baseball as well as history.” Other notable lots include a Babe Ruth signed scorecard and numerous Sweet Caporal pins.
Bidding at the auction will be online and has opened.
For additional information, visit www.CordierAuction.com.