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Wilmer Fields’ Celebrity Bag Give-Aways for 6 All-Star Games, 1993-2002.
Lot 446. Wilmer Fields’ Celebrity Bag Give-Aways for 6 All-Star Games, 1993-2002. Fields, who passed away in 2004, starred in the Negro Leagues in the 1940s and in the minors in the 1950s. The ace of the Homestead Grays’ pitching staff, he was good enough to play in the majors when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Nevertheless, after the Grays folded, he concluded that he could better support his family by playing in Canada and in the winter leagues. In Canada, he pitched, played the infield and generally batted well above .300. From 1950-58, he won eight MVP awards. This collection consists of six travel bags and miscellaneous memorabilia that Fields received as a celebrity attendee at the 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 All-Star Games. It also includes an 11” x 17” b&w photo autographed by Fields. Except for 2001, a back pack, duffel bag or other travel bag is the centerpiece of the collection. Each has the All-Star Game logo. The 2001 game, hosted by Seattle, is represented by two mint official Selig game baseballs. Here are the offerings for the other years: 1993, Baltimore, small duffle bag by Starter, two tickets. 1995, Texas, Starter medium duffle bag with a VHS titled “Baseball’s Greatest Pennant Races,” a Fotoball with a Nicole Miller design, a New York Mets MLB Genuine Merchandise cap and several copies of a poster, “Steve’s (Carlton’s) March To 329 Career Wins.” 1997, Cleveland, Starter back pack, 1996 World Series VHS, unopened hooded poncho, two baseballs, one with an Indians’ and one with All-Star Game logo, unopened Florida Marlins fan radio, pass to FanFest featuring a Larry Doby Pinnacle card. 1999, Boston, bag, All-Star Game program, XL T-shirt and cap, Fenway Franks watch, FanFest ball and cap, CyberAction digital trading cards, VHS “Major League Baseball Generations of Heroes,” Pacific and Topps 1999 unopened packs and four baggage tags. 2000, Atlanta, roller bag. 2002, Milwaukee, carry-on bag with rollers. The bags are nm or better. The condition of the contents varies, and the bags contain a number of unlisted items.
Winning Bid $366.
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