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Lot 73d
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Lot Number: 73d
Description: 1930 Mel Hein Washington State Pacific Coast Champions presentational charm. Gold football shaped charm with the name "Melvin Hein" impressed is lettered on other panels, "WSC Pacific Coast Champions 1930." The Cougars were undefeated posting a 9-0 record with Hein an All-American selection. Touch of light wear: EX/MT-NM. Special note: This award piece, along with others offered in this sale (lots 73a through 73f), are of special significance with relation to the career of Hall of Famer Mel Hein. A noted figure on both the collegiate and professional levels Mel Hein enjoyed a lengthy career which stretched from his days playing at Washington State through (15) seasons with the New York Giants. Among his lengthy list of honors are (5) first-team All-Pro selections, (4) Pro-Bowl selections, recipient of the Joe F.Carr trophy in 1938, and having been named to NFL's 50th and 75th Anniversary All-Time Teams and the 1930s All Decade Team. His jersey number (7) is retired by both Washington State (first in school history) and the New York Giants.Estimated Price Range: ($400-$600)
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