Spring Premier Auction 2016
Wed, Apr 6, 2016 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Apr 24, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 4
DON DRYSDALE'S 1954 SENIOR YEAR LETTERMAN'S SWEATER FROM VAN NUYS (CA) HIGH SCHOOL (DRYSDALE COLLECTION)
Sold for
$1,562.40
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
Long before he was winning World Series games for the Los Angeles Dodgers the late Don Drysdale was a standout pitcher for his high school team the Van Nuys Wolves in Van Nuys California. The schools campus famous for the filming of such iconic movies as Fast Time at Ridgemont High and Christine as well as several episodes of TV shows including The White Shadow The Wonder Years and Parenthood has also produced its share of celebrities including Drysdale his classmate Robert Redford Natalie Wood Jane Russell Marilyn Monroe Joseph Gordon-Levitt and even Paula Abdul.
This lot features Drysdales 1954 varsity lettermans sweater from Van Nuys High School. The burgundy 100% virgin wool button-down sweater is in immaculate condition and includes Drysdales embroidered varsity letter sewn on to the bottom left front area which reflects that he played varsity baseball in 1952 53 and 54. He posted a 6-1 record for the Wolves during his senior campaign. The inside back collar includes the Awards Sweaters manufacturers tag thats positioned just above a separate sewn-on white cloth tag that includes his last name Drysdale chain-stitched in burgundy. The left sleeve sports three gray stripes on the biceps area. Two small pockets on front left and right sides complete the sweater. A remarkable piece of worn sports memorabilia from the formative years of one of baseballs greatest pitchers in history.
Includes LOA from the Drysdale Family.
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