SELECTIONS FROM THE GEDDY LEE COLLECTION

Geddy Lee is universally known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the iconic rock and roll band Rush. Geddy also enjoys a deep passion for the game of baseball. During the late 1970s, while on tour with Rush in the United States, Geddy’s pursuit to collect artifacts from the National Pastime was ignited and continued for over 40 years. The Geddy Lee Collection contains hundreds of signed and historic milestone baseballs, spanning over three centuries of Major League Baseball and American history.

Geddy is offering for sale in this auction some incredible moments of early Major League Baseball. This includes items relating to the 1919 Black Sox scandal, several Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig signed baseballs, and an amazing group of other single signed baseballs of Hall of Famers.

Also offered for sale at this auction is a portion of Geddy’s stunning collection of US Presidential signed baseballs, some of which were thrown out as ceremonial first pitches by the President. President Hoover famously said, ‘Next to religion, baseball has furnished a great impact on American life than any other institution.’ From Franklin D. Roosevelt to President Barack Obama signed baseballs, Geddy’s collections confirms President Hoover’s sentiments.

The history of African American athletes permeates Geddy’s collection. Memorabilia collected by Geddy captures the feats of the Montreal Royals and Brooklyn Dodgers. In 2008, Geddy donated over 200 signed baseballs to the Negro League Baseball Museum. A number of items in this auction exemplify the important role that African Americans played in American Baseball history.

Geddy has decided to offer some selected important pieces from his collection at public auction and Christie’s is honored to offer these items at this auction.

Some of the items offered for sale in this auction are among Geddy’s favorites. A number of those are contained and described in the beautifully photographed limited edition book, 72 Stories from the Collection of Geddy Lee. Bidders who purchase those items will receive a copy of the book, signed by Geddy. At the winning bidder’s option, Geddy will do a personalized inscription to the winning bidder. Every item purchased from the Geddy Lee Collection will come with a letter, signed by Geddy, stating that the item is from his collection.