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Lot 102
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Lot Number: 102
Description: Fine 1991 Ted Williams Presidential Citation with extensive related materials. On July 9, 1991 Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio were honored at ceremonies held at the White House on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the historic 1941 season in which they both cemented their place in baseball history. Offered is the original Presidential Citation as awarded to Ted Williams by President Bush. Remaining in its original blue leather bound casing and signed at the bottom, "George Bush" in black marker rating 9/10 out of 10. The lot includes an extensive grouping of related materials to both the ceremony itself, and the 1991 MLB All-Star Game. The game was played in Toronto on the same evening as the ceremony and in turn, Williams, DiMaggio, and President Bush flew on Air Force One to the game. Lot also includes: Framed 20"x22" display containing a vintage typewritten copy of President Bush's speech from the ceremony signed by Williams in blue sharpie. The display also includes several photos of the ceremony: NM; President Bush, Ted Williams, and Joe DiMaggio autographed 16"x20" color photograph taken at the ceremony: NM; Framed 30" square shadowbox display with (22) individual pieces of memorabilia from the trip on Air Force One including Williams and DiMaggio place cards, (2) Ted Williams autographed passes, itinerary, and John Sununu autographed note: Range VG-NM; Exceptional quality President George Bush autographed photo signed, "To Ted Williams With Lasting Admiration-Your Friend George Bush". Signature rate 10 out of 10, double linen matted and framed in a very fine quality gilt border frame: NM; July 9, 1991 Flight Certificate denoting Williams' trip aboard Air Force One (11"x14"): NM; and a 1991 All-Star Game baseball signed by Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, President Bush, John Sununu, and Fay Vincent. Signatures range from 7 to 9 out of 10: EX-MT. Very substantive collection with unimprovable provenance. Includes auction LOA from JSA.Estimated Price Range: ($3,000-$5,000)
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