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Lot 73f
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Lot Number: 73f
Description: 1953 Mel Hein Rose Bowl presentational charm by Balfour. Golf colored football shaped charm as presented to Hein who was then coaching at the University of Southern California. A figural rose appears over the laces which are flanked by the year "1953." Lettered above is "Rose Bowl S.C. 7 WISC.0." Marked on back "LGB" and "1/10 10K G.F." Light wear: EX/MT. 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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