The Bobby O'Neill Sports Collection

Updated July 24, 2026

Date	August 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT
Type	Online only
Auction house	Donley Auctions
Location	8512 South Union Road, Union, Illinois, 60180
Lots	18

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!

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