Back Lot Number: 504  
     

Lot 504
 
Description: Oct.1, 1949 Joe DiMaggio Day presentational plaque from the Boston Red Sox. Handsome mahogany plaque measuring 13"x19" was presented to DiMaggio at ceremonies in his honor that took place at Yankee Stadium. The plaque features an inset sterling silver placard engraved, "Presented to Joe DiMaggio by the Boston Red Sox October 1, 1949". The Red Sox players' facsimile autographs are engraved below incl. Williams, McCarthy, Cuyler, Doerr, DiMaggio, and Combs. Small enameled Red Sox logo emblem is affixed to the top of the plaque. Stamped "P.J. Gill, Boston Sterling" at the bottom. The front of the silver placard has some minor surface scratching. Attractive presentational award with the irony that DiMaggio and the Yankees would seize the important weekend series against the Red Sox en route to the 1949 pennant: EX
Sold For: $3,700.00

 
Estimated Price: ($3,000.00-$4,000.00)  
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