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Lot 161
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Lot Number: 161
Description: Significant Warren Spahn 300th Victory trophy. Enormous figural trophy as presented to Warren Spahn in commemoration of his historic 300th Major League career win on August 11, 1961. The trophy construction consists of a vertical multi level mahogany wooden base having a large cast metal figural of Spahn in a brass finish at the top. "300" in applied brass lettering across the front with two large applied brass placards beneath. Placards are inscribed to Spahn as presented by the Braves team with the bottom placard having the complete boxscore from the game. Small framed portrait images of the Braves starting nine from the game encircle the base including Spahn, Aaron, Mathews, and Torre each having brass name placards below. Overall condition is outstanding with some expected light surface scratching to the placards and an area of wear to the brass plating on the pitcher figural at the top. There are few categories within the game of baseball that may claim a more elite status than that of the 300 win club. Only 24 players in the history of the game have achieved the milestone with Spahn ranking sixth overall with 363 wins and first among lefthanders. To measure the quality of his body of work one must also consider that among the top six winningest pitchers in Major League history Warren Spahn is the only member to have pitched in the modern era. Incredible rarity which based upon quality and related milestone must be considered among the finest individual player achievement trophies to have been offered at public auction. Includes several vintage photographs picturing Spahn accepting the award from John McHale on the field: EXEstimated Price Range: ($15,000-$30,000)
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