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Tommy John All-Star Game Collection, 1979-2008.
Lot 122. Tommy John All-Star Game Collection, 1979-2008. John was selected for the A.L. All-Star squads in 1968, 1979 and 1980 and the N.L. in 1978. He didn’t get into the 1979 game and was charged with the loss in 1980. Several items are from theses two games, including four 4” tumblers with the A.L., N.L. and Brewers’ logos from 1979. The list from 1980 is more extensive, including a display with a mini bat, ball and glove. John’s name is on the case that encloses it. The display shows minor damage that could easily be repaired. Also from 1980, a seat cushion with the game logo, two 5.75” glass mugs, two size XL T-shirts, a 7.75” ashtray with the A.L., N.L. and World Series logos and a first day cover for the game. Two of the more impressive items are ROLLING BACKPACKS from the 2000 and 2005 games. Practical for traveling, these two bags alone are worth are minimum bid. They are like-new. A list of the other collectibles follows - 1992: A cap with the All-Star Game logo. 1998: Two Stadia Tins of Coors Field and a cap with the logo for the game. 1999: A commemorative game ticket encased in acrylic; a 23.75” mug with the game’s logo; a commemorative baseball with a clock built in and a cap with the All-Star Game logo. 2000: A cap with the 2000 and Atlanta Braves logo. 2001: Two 7.75” bobbing heads, one representing the N.L, and the other, the A.L, mint in their original boxes; a cap with a logo for the game; a coffee mug with the logo for the game and a 6” plastic mug. 2002: A cap with the logo for the game. 2003: A bright, attractive 19.5” x 30” pillow cover that would make an excellent display item. 2005: Two matchbox cars with the All-Star Game logo, both unopened in the original package, and a pin with the logo. 2006: An opened and emptied wine bottle with the game logo. 2008: In its original box, a 9.5” red, white and blue Statue of Liberty with the All-Star Game logo. This group comes with a letter from John saying the items are from his collection.
Winning Bid $225.
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