October 28, 2017 Sports Memorabilia
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2017
31,694 fans including Jackie Robinson crowded Dodger stadium to see a baseball game honoring Dr. Martin Luther King. His "I Have a Dream" speech was played before the game and Coretta Scott King threw out the first pitch. A dozen future HOF members participated in the game including Clemente, Stargell, Arron, Bench and Mays. The team managers were legends and coaches with names like DiMaggio, Campanella, Paige, Martin, Koufax, Musial and Drysdale to name a few. For his participation Willie Stargell received this Martin Luther King bronze medal presented in a gilded frame on behalf of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference donated by Coca-Cola. A truly historic game.
Condition: (Near Mint).
Item Dimensions: Framed: 11" x 7 - 1/4".