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Lot 246
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Lot Number: 246
Description: 1959 Nellie Fox Gold Glove Award. Prestigious figural award as presented annually to the premier defensive players of the National and American League by position. Walnut wooden plinth base displays a full size gilt painted Rawlings leather glove with "American League All Star Fielding Team" impressed black lettering. Figural baseball shaped finial dated "1959" affixed in front of diamond shaped wooden back splash with brass facade having "Rawlings Gold Glove Award" inscribed on front. Brass placard displayed on front of base inscribed, "2B-Nelson Fox The Sporting News American League All-Star Fielding Team". Very clean overall with only minimal handling and age wear. Additional brass backplate support affixed to the reinforce the wooden diamond shaped display. Fox was the key figure o f the late 1950s era "Go Go Sox" and enjoyed his finest season in 1959 capturing the American League MVP award. Outstanding personal award piece relating to one of the great players in White Sox franchise history: EX-MTEstimated Price Range: ($20,000-$40,000)
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