Nov. 29, 2012: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/29/2012
A fabulous silver-plated, Major League Lifetime Pass issued to Hall of Famer Lefty Grove. Raised lettering on the front of the substantial 2-3/4" x 4-1/4" pass reads, "The National and American Major Leagues of Professional Baseball, Present This Lifetime Pass to Lefty Grove, In Appreciation of Long and Meritorious Service, William Harridge, American League, Ford Frick, National League." The manufacturer’s inscription, “Lambert Bros. Jewelers N.Y.” appears at the bottom edge of the otherwise unmarked back. EX/MT obverse display quality. A highly personal relic from an esteemed Hall of Famer, who finished his 17-year career with 300 wins and only 161 losses and a 3.06 career ERA. Grove led the American League in strikeouts seven straight seasons (1925-1931), won the MVP in 1931 and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1947.
Lefty Grove’s Major League Baseball Lifetime Pass
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