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Lot 42
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Lot Number: 42
Description: 1956 Bill Russell East-West College All Stars Outstanding Player Award (Photo match). Presentational sterling silver bowl as given to Bill Russell in recognition of his outstanding play in the 1956 East-West College All-Star Game. The game was played at Madison Square Garden in New York with Russell dominating on defense and scoring 18 points, thus leading the West team to victory. Inscribed on the front "New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund Basketball East-West College All-Stars Outstanding Player Award Madison Square Garden 3-1-1956 Won By". Marked, "Paul Revere Sterling" underneath with light general surface wear. 7" diameter, weight is 9.1 Troy ounces. The offered bowl is pictured being held by Bill Russell along with the related presentational silver plated tray in this auction. Significant award with relation to one of the most important basketball players in the history of the collegiate game. Includes certificate of provenance from Bill Russell and modern printed photo of Russell holding the offered trophy.: EX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry1XfwfRioIEstimated Price Range: ($2,000-$4,000)
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