Fall Premier Auction 2014
Wed, Nov 19, 2014 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 7, 2014 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 781
GUS SHAVER'S 1931 ALL-AMERICA FOOTBALL CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY GLENN "POP" WARNER, CHRISTY WALSH & OTHERS AND HELMS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME AWA
Sold for
$1,118.40
Sold Price includes BP
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Gaius Ray Gus Shaver was an All-American collegiate football player. He played both quarterback and fullback for the USC Trojans football teams from 1929 to 1931. He was a consensus All-American in 1931 and led the Trojans that year to a national championship. This lot includes two specially framed certificates recognizing Shavers on-field performances. The first is an official All-America Board of Football award honoring Shavers selection as a member of the 1931 All America Football Team. The matted and framed certificate measures 18 wide by 22 high. It includes the signatures of five dignitaries including Christy Walsh and Glenn Pop Warner. The second certificate was awarded to Shavers from the esteemed Helms Athletic Foundation For Noteworthy Achievement in College Football as chosen by the Helms Hall Board. The framed item measures 25 wide by 18 high and includes the signature of Paul H. Helms chairman of the Helms Athletic Foundation.
Includes Letter of Provenance from the Newport Sports Museum.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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