SCP Auctions, Inc.
Timed Auction

Fall Premier Auction 2017

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 04:00PM EDT - Sat, Nov 4, 2017 11:00PM EDT
Lot 170

LARGE COLLECTION OF 1950-80'S HORSE RACING PRESS PINS INCLUDING 1955-1980 DEL MAR COMPLETE RUN, SANTA ANITA, HOLLYWOOD PARK AND OTHER MOSTLY CALIFORNI

Sold for
$466.80
Sold Price includes BP

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This lot features a comprehensive collection of horse-racing press pins that were issued to members of the media between 1955 and 1980. Originating with the San Diego Hall of Champions and much of it coming from the private collection of the late Jack Murphy a longtime sports columnist for the then-San Diego Union newspaper the overall collection boasts more than 100 press pins that were issued at various southern California-based race tracks including Del Mar (34 pins); Santa Anita (34); Hollywood Park (22); and Los Alamitos (2). The vast majority of the press pins are designated by year and include enamel painting schemes relative to the park in question.

Includes Letter of Provenance from the San Diego Hall of Champions.

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