Vintage Tommy Lasorda Signed Autographed Jilly ' S NYC Menu - Frank Sinatra Pal Tom
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:49581452 | Product: Menu |
| Signed: Yes | Player: Tom Lasorda |
| Team: Los Angeles Dodgers | Sport: Baseball-MLB |
| Original/Reprint: Original | Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated |
RARE VINTAGESigned "Jilly's" MenuTOM LASORDAExcellent Provenance!SEE SCANS!
This signature was obtained personally by John Bianculli Sr. (maitre d' at one of Frank Sinatra’s favorite hangouts - Jilly’s in NYC) and were personalized to Bianculli's son, Michael.The menu measures approximately 10" tall and 12" wide tri-fold. The menu, alone, is highly collectible. This one has been signed with "future Dodger" inscription by baseball legend, Tommy Lasorda! So who was John Bianc...ulli Sr. (aka Johnny Smash)?John Bianculli Sr. was a singer, drummer, actor, headwater, and maître d' in New York City. Bianculli served as maitre d’ in the 1960s and 1970s at the renowned New York City nightclub and favorite watering hole of Frank Sinatra, Jilly’s – 256 W 52nd Street. While at Jilly’s, Bianculli rubbed elbows with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ethel Merman, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and various other notable entertainers, athletes and politicians. “Jilly’s” was owned by Sinatra’s bodyguard and longtime friend, Jilly Rizzo. As an actor, Bianculli appeared in various movies, soap operas, and commercials playing small parts. An article about Bianculli entitled “Johnny Smash” appeared in New York Magazine – February 18, 1980. I will send a photocopy of the original New York Magazine article from 1980 that is included with the scans of the item.
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This signature was obtained personally by John Bianculli Sr. (maitre d' at one of Frank Sinatra’s favorite hangouts - Jilly’s in NYC) and were personalized to Bianculli's son, Michael.The menu measures approximately 10" tall and 12" wide tri-fold. The menu, alone, is highly collectible. This one has been signed with "future Dodger" inscription by baseball legend, Tommy Lasorda! So who was John Bianc...ulli Sr. (aka Johnny Smash)?John Bianculli Sr. was a singer, drummer, actor, headwater, and maître d' in New York City. Bianculli served as maitre d’ in the 1960s and 1970s at the renowned New York City nightclub and favorite watering hole of Frank Sinatra, Jilly’s – 256 W 52nd Street. While at Jilly’s, Bianculli rubbed elbows with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ethel Merman, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and various other notable entertainers, athletes and politicians. “Jilly’s” was owned by Sinatra’s bodyguard and longtime friend, Jilly Rizzo. As an actor, Bianculli appeared in various movies, soap operas, and commercials playing small parts. An article about Bianculli entitled “Johnny Smash” appeared in New York Magazine – February 18, 1980. I will send a photocopy of the original New York Magazine article from 1980 that is included with the scans of the item.
Sales tax applied and collected directly by eBay, where applicable. US shipping via USPS Priority. International shipping via eBay Global Shipping Program only.
Any questions, please let me know!Thanks for looking!
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