MAY 2012 PREMIER INTERNET AUCTION
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 05:00PM EDT - Sun, May 20, 2012 01:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 682
C.1975 THURMAN MUNSON NEW YORK YANKEES GAME WORN BATTING HELMET
Sold for
$11,695.20
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 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
This professional model New York Yankees batting helmet was originally obtained by a fan during the second game of a double header played at Comiskey Park in Chicago between the Yankees and White Sox in the mid to late 1970s. According to an accompanying letter of provenance from the helmets former owner his mother and father were seated in the first row of seats on the field level between the visitors dugout (Yankees) and home plate on the third base line. Munson had struck out several times in Game 1 and had grown rather surly. Upon striking out again in Game 2 he angrily removed this helmet on his way back toward the dugout and hurled it toward the Yankees on-deck circle. The helmet skidded and bounced up and over the wall landing in the lap of his father. He took it home and the helmet remained within the family as a treasured heirloom for decades. Manufactured by the American Baseball Cap company the fiberglass helmet has the manufacturer's sticker on the interior noting size "7". An additional sticker from the KM Pro Cap Co. is present as well. Munsons number "15" is written in period black marker on the top interior pad showing appropriate shadowing from age wear and sweat. It is important to note that numerous Munson game used items introduced into the hobby directly from Munsons estate including bats cleats undershirts batting gloves travel suitcases and most notably Munson's Yankees cap were similarly marked with his number "15" in what we believe to be the same hand as this helmet. The exterior shell of the helmet shows extensive wear with scuffing throughout the black painted surface and exhibits cracks at the back left and front next to the original painted on "NY" logo. There is a chip to the front of the brim as well. The helmet retains excellent display quality and exudes the aura of the rough and tumble Yankees Captain with the heart of gold. Batting helmets are among the scarcest and most difficult pieces of game used equipment to obtain.
This rare and important Munson artifact includes a detailed letter of provenance from the son of the gentleman who originally acquired it at Comiskey Park.
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