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LOT 23

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Lot Number: 23


Description: May 7, 1959 Roy Campanella Night presentational silver bowl from Pee Wee Reese. Silverplated presentational bowl given to Reese for his participation in the legendary May 7, 1959 game between the Dodgers and Yankees at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The game was played to honor the fallen Roy Campanella who had become paralyzed in a car accident after the 1958 season. The game was attended by 93,103 fans and remains to date a Major League record. Front of the bowl is inscribed "Yankee-Dodger Game In Honor Of Roy Campanella May 7th, 1959 Los Angeles Coliseum". Marked F.B. Rogers Silver Co. on base with original paper label, 10" diameter. Includes letter of provenance from the Reese family: EX/MT-NM

Estimated Price: ($2,500.00-$3,500.00)

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