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Lot Number: 255
Description: 1977 Willie Mays MLB All-Star Game presentational ring (Honorary NL Captain) Original ring presented to Mays for the 1977 MLB All-Star Game played in New York during his tenure as a coach with the New York Mets and was named as the honorary captain for the National League team. Top of the ring displays an inset blue stone with "Baseball All-Star" lettering around the perimeter. "Mays" name on one side panel above MLB insignia and "77" dated baseball. Opposite side panel pictures an image of Yankee Stadium with team insignia on a baseball. Interior ring band has Balfour hallmark with light general surface wear, size is 10 1/2. The ring is accompanied by original typewritten and signed letter from NL President Chub Feeney naming Willie as the honorary captain for the senior circuit. Handwritten notation by Feeney at the bottom, "Sorry you won't be playing!". One of only a few All-Star Game related rings within the Mays Collection given the era in which he participated in the majority of his 24 such appearances. Includes certificate of provenance from the Willie Mays Collection: NMEstimated Price Range: ($10,000-$15,000)
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