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Lot 220
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Lot Number: 220
Description: Significant 1999 Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez American League Most Valuable Player Award. The award itself measures 16" across having an octagonal brushed metal placard affixed at front with 10K gold appointments to include bust of K.M. Landis positioned below the second base position of a baseball diamond. "Ivan Rodriguez Texas Rangers" engraved 10K gold nameplate below "Most Valuable Player American League" titling, Crossed bats/baseball applique which notes year "1999" affixed to placard along with enamelwork BBWAA insignia. original Herff Jones manufacturer's metal label is fastened to the back of the plaque. Award presents in fine overall condition with some minor very minor surface wear to the perimeter of the black wooden plaque. The 1999 American League season stands as the finest of Pudge Rodriguez's superlative Hall of Fame career. Pudge led the Rangers to the AL West title behind 35 home runs, 113 RBIs, .332 Batting Average, 199 Hits, and captured his 8th consecutive Gold Glove award. Rodriguez's unique combination of defensive and offensive excellence place him among the finest catchers to have played the game. His statistical achievements are equaled only by his leadership on the field. Very notable opportunity which is one of the most important catcher related awards to have ever been publicly offered. Includes letter of provenance from Ivan Rodriguez: EX/MT-NMEstimated Price Range: ($40,000-$60,000)
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