SCP Auctions Spring 2010 Internet Auction
Wed, May 26, 2010 08:00PM EDT - Tue, Jun 1, 2010 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 580
1969 BOWIE KUHN'S GREATEST LIVING PLAYERS PRESENTATIONAL AWARD
Sold for
$1,172.40
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 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
During the celebration of the 100th anniversary of professional baseball Babe Ruth was voted the "Greatest Player in Baseball History". Mrs. Ruth was present at the gala function held on July 21 1969 in Washington D.C. to accept the award on behalf of her late husband. Numerous other baseball greats were also on hand to receive honors for their various talents. Joe DiMaggio was honored with three titles at the historic gathering as "Baseball's Greatest Living Center Fielder" "Baseball's Greatest Center Fielder Ever" and "Baseball's Greatest Living Player". Commissioner Bowie Kuhn presided over this historic evening and received the offered award in recognition of his participation. The trophy measuring 10" tall is comprised of a black onyx base with an applied brass placard on the front inscribed with the "Greatest Players Ever" by position including Ruth Gehrig Wagner Cobb and DiMaggio. A gold baseball is situated atop the base surrounded by a figural brass ring. Handsome and rare presentational trophy dating to one of the more significant baseball awards ceremonies of the century. A letter of provenance is included from the Kuhn family.
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