Summer Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Aug 6, 2014 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 24, 2014 11:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 113
1950'S WILLIE PEP TRAINING ROBE (HELMS/LA84 COLLECTION)
Sold for
$2,520
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
ADDENDUM: Willie Pep was a longtime friend to Bill Schroeder and Paul Helms. He was a recipient of many Helms awards and was a member of the Helms Hall of Fame. A circa 1950's image of Pep dining with Bill Schroeder and others (seated second and third from left respectively) is shown here. Willie Pep's fight worn and training worn items featured in this auction (lots 112-114) were donated to the HAF directly by Pep himself.
Guglielmo Papaleo was an American professional boxer better known as Willie Pep. Pep boxed a total of 1956 rounds in the 241 bouts during his 26-year career a considerable number of rounds and fights even for a fighter of his era. His incredible professional career which spanned form 1940 to 1966 concluded with his record sitting at an astonishing 229-11-1. Of his victories 65 came by way of knockout. Pep had a combination of speed and finesse and is considered on of the best featherweights of all time. In 1990 Pep was inducted into the International Boxing hall of Fame.
This lot includes Peps actual training robe. The short length hooded red terry cloth robe with detachable matching belt includes a white crocheted cotton applique inscription on the upper back reading: WILLIE PEP in script -style lettering. There is a patch pocket on the front left side and has two loops on either side for holding the belt. Some wear is evident underneath both arms most noticeably on the left side.
Includes a Letter of Provenance from the Helms Athletic Foundation/LA84 Collection.
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