15 September 2009 - Irish Literary & Sporting Memorabilia Sale
#0196
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15 September 2009 - Irish Literary & Sporting Memorabilia Sale
#0196
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Lot 793/0196
“Buster” Douglas Knocks Tyson to the Canvas
Boxing: James “Buster” Douglas & Mike Tyson, a size 16 red Everlast left handed boxing Glove, signed by Douglas & Tyson. On the front m/ss signatures of both fighters. An interesting and desirable memento of this historical boxing match. Good. (1)
* Douglas (former undisputed Champion) caused one of the most shocking upsets in Sports history when he knocked out undefeated champion Tyson on the 11th of February 1990. Due to Tyson’s sheer dominance in the division, Douglas was a ranked outsider at 42/1 underdog.
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Lot 794/0196
The Thrilla in Manila
Boxing: Muhammad Ali & Joe Frazier, a size 16, red, unused Everlast left hand boxing Glove. With the signatures of Muhammad Ali on top and Joe Frazier underneath. Both clean examples. A very desirable item. (1)
* Both boxing legends arranged a famous fight in the Araneta Colisieum on the 1.10.75, in Manila. This was at the height of both their careers which was always a media whirlwind.
The Fight was called off in the Fifteenth Round due to the gruelling contest, Frazier insisted on continuing, shouting “I want him Boss,” Ali was declared victor and he fainted shortly afterwards. In a brief post Fight Interview, Ali said “He (Frazier) is the Greatest Fighter, next to Me.”
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Lot 795/0196
Signed by George Foreman
Boxing: George Foreman, a size 14, red Everlast left hand Boxing Glove, with signature. Signed on front in m/ss by George Foreman. A good clean example. (1)
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Lot 796/0196
The Rumble in the Jungle
Boxing: Muhammad Ali & George Foreman, a size 12, red Everlast right handed Boxing Glove, signed by Ali & Foreman, with m/ss signature on front. A desirable piece of Pagalist Memorabilia relating to one of the greatest spectacles of boxing history. Good. (1)
* The fight took place in the Jungles of Zaire on 30th of October 1974. The fight pitted former World Champion Foreman & Challenger Ali. This event was Don King’s first venture as a promoter. After a hard fought eight rounds Ali eventually put Foreman to the ground. After the fight Ali declared to the World once again he was “The Greatest.”
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Lot 797/0196
Signed by Frazier & Foreman
Boxing: George Foreman & Joe Frazier, a size 16, red Everlast right handed Boxing Glove, signed on front by Joe Frazier & George Foreman, m/ss signature on front. A nice clean desirable example. (1)
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Lot 798/0196
Signed by Mike Tyson
Boxing: Mike Tyson, a size 12, red Lonsdale of London, left hand Boxing Glove, signed on front in m/ss by Mike Tyson, a nice clear example. Good. (1)
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Lot 799/0196
“Smokin” Joe Frazier
Boxing: Joe Frazier, a size 10, red Everlast, right handed Boxing Glove, signed by Joe Frazer. The front with m/ss signature “Smokin” Joe Frazier. A nice clear example, a desirable collectible of this boxing legend. Good. (1)
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Lot 800/0196
Signed by Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxing: Sugar Ray Leonard, a pair of extra large black Everlast Boxing Trunks, signed on left thigh in silver ink on front. Good clean example. (1)
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Lot 801/0196
Signed Cigarette Cards
Snooker: Cigarette Cards – “Embassy & Regal Snooker Celebrities,” a framed set of 18 caricature cards depicting the legends of modern snooker, signed in m/ss on reverse by Steve Davis, Terry Griffiths, John Parrott, Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White, framed and glazed (front and back). Good. (1)
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Lot 802/0196
Snooker: Benson & Hedges Masters, a framed Programme, cut-out, depicting Hendry, White & Wilkinson in action, stating their records, signed in m/ss by Stephen Hendry & Gerry Williamson, framed and glazed. Good. (1)
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Lot 803/0196
Signed by Jack “The Bear” Nicklaus
Golf: Jack Nicklaus, a framed collage, including from top, a commemorative Royal Bank of Scotland £5 note depicting Nicklaus with the claret Jug, a press Photograph showing Nicklaus waving while crossing the Bridge on the 18th at St. Andrews and finally a signed 18th Hole Flag from the St. Andrew’s Course, Scotland 2005. A nice piece of Golfing Memorabilia. Good. (1)
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Lot 804/0196
Signed by The Shark
Golf: Greg Norman [aka: “The Shark”] a mounted and signed Greg Norman touring Golf Hat. A straw Hat with white band and Shark Logo, signed on front in black. A nice piece of Golf Memorabilia. (1)
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Lot 805/0196
Signed by Arnold Palmer
Golf: Arnold Palmer, a signed black Dunlop right-hand Golf Glove. A good clean silver pen signature on palm side of Glove. Good. (1)
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Lot 806/0196
Signed by Arnold Palmer
Golf: Arnold Palmer, a signed commemorative Flag from the 2002 Masters at Augusta. A yellow with embroidered “2002 Masters” and outline of the U.S.A., with a nice clean signature. Good. (1)
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Lot 807/0196
Signed by J. Nicklaus
Golf: Jack Nicklaus, a signed commemorative Flag from the “2005 Masters” at Augusta. A yellow Flag with embroidered “2005 Masters” and outline of the U.S.A., a nice clean signature. Good. (1)More details › -
Lot 808/0196
Signed by Nicklaus, Palmer & Norman
Golf: A collection of 3 signed Golf Balls (Makfli, Top Flite (2)) signed in m/ss by Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman & Jack Nicklaus. A nice collection. Good. (3)
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Lot 809/0196
Signed by Stewart, Nichols & Daly
Golf: A collection of 3 signed Golf Balls (Titleist (2) & Challenge) signed in m/ss, by John Daly, Bobby Nichols, and the late Payne Stewart. Good. (3)
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Lot 810/0196
Signed by Casper, Ballesteros & Sutton
Golf: A collection of 3 signed Golf Balls (Titleist (2) & Top Flite) signed in m/ss by Seve Ballesteros, Billy Casper & Hal Sutton. A nice collection. Good. (3)
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Lot 811/0196
Signed by Graham, Casper & Nelson
Golf: A collection of 3 signed Titliest and Pinnaule with m/ss signature of David Graham, Billy Casper & Larry Nelson, each mounted in custom made perspex cases. A nice collection. Good. (3)
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Lot 812/0196
Signed by Michael “Air” Jordan
Basketball: Michael Jordan, A Wilson, maximum Supreme – cushion cover design Basketball, signed in silver pen by No. 23 Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. A desirable piece of memorabilia relating to one of the Greatest Basketball Players of all time. Good. (1)
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