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The Bobby O’Neill Sports Collection
Donley Auctions, Union · 15 Aug 2026
This sale ended on 15 August 2026. The page is kept for reference.
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About this sale
This sale offered 18 lots, listed under Fine Art & Prints and Jewelry & Watches. It closed on Saturday 15 August 2026. Donley Auctions has 5 other upcoming sales on Auction Eagle.
Highlights from this sale
A selection of lots from the catalog.
Lot 1036Framed Yogi Berra Autographed Photo & CollageEstimate $1,500 - $100,000
Lot 1037Framed Stan “The Man” Musial Photograph – 1949Estimate $2,500 - $100,000
Lot 1038Framed Jackie Robinson 1952 World SeriesEstimate $3,500 - $100,000
Lot 1039Framed Mickey Mantle Collage by Tom SalomonEstimate $1,500 - $100,000
Lot 10401943 Framed & Auto Babe Ruth & Ted Williams PhotoEstimate $5,000 - $100,000
Lot 1041Union Prisoners At Salisbury N.CEstimate $5,000 - $100,000
The auction house’s description
This extraordinary online auction presents the personal collection of super-sports collector Bobby O’Neill, bringing together a lifetime of direct personal relationships with the legends of the game.
Explore an impressive array of rare athletic treasures, including authenticated baseballs from titans like Nolan Ryan, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, and Mickey Mantle, alongside historic Chicago Cubs and White Sox memorabilia, vintage sports literature, and rare stadium programs. Football enthusiasts will discover prized Chicago Bears items—highlighted by Dick Butkus’s 10-karat gold custom championship weight alumni ring—as well as authentic movie-prop pieces and game-used gear from the classic film Rudy. Basketball and hockey aficionados can browse signed memorabilia from NBA greats like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Larry Bird, alongside hockey collectibles featuring phenom Connor Bedard, plus an unmatched, complete set of low-production life-size Hall of Fame busts by sculptor Palmer Murphy that stand as true museum-grade showstoppers.
Browse the catalog and place your bids online today, and be sure to check back frequently as more incredible items are continually added to the sale!
Note: This is a private collection, therefore there will be no sales tax charged when you bid here or in person!
Catalog Lots
18 lots in The Bobby O’Neill Sports Collection.
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Lot 1036
Framed Yogi Berra Autographed Photo & Collage
$1,500 - $100,000
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Lot 1037
Framed Stan “The Man” Musial Photograph – 1949
$2,500 - $100,000
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Lot 1038
Framed Jackie Robinson 1952 World Series
$3,500 - $100,000
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Lot 1039
Framed Mickey Mantle Collage by Tom Salomon
$1,500 - $100,000
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Lot 1040
1943 Framed & Auto Babe Ruth & Ted Williams Photo
$5,000 - $100,000
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Lot 1041
Union Prisoners At Salisbury N.C
$5,000 - $100,000
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Lot 1042
Stan Musial - HOF Bust
$50,000 - $1,000,000 -
Lot 1043
Jackie Robinson - HOF Bust
$50,000 - $1,000,000 -
Lot 1044
Mickey Mantle - HOF Bust
$50,000 - $1,000,000 -
Lot 1045
Lou Gehrig - HOF Bust
$50,000 - $1,000,000 -
Lot 1046
Babe Ruth - HOF Bronze Bust
$50,000 - $1,000,000 -
Lot 1047
Massive Color Babe Ruth Framed Print
$20,000 - $1,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the The Bobby O’Neill Sports Collection?
The Bobby O’Neill Sports Collection was held on Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 10:00 am (CT) in Union, Illinois by Donley Auctions.
Is this auction online or in person?
This is an online-only auction, so you bid through the live catalog.
How do I bid or view the catalog?
View the full catalog and register to bid on the live catalog at https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/donleyauctions/78223/1?lang=en&from=AHawk.