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Bert Sugar Collection - Football Memorabilia
3 Lots
 Lot 480. Circa 1925 Intercollegiate Foot Ball Tin Litho Game by Hustler Toy Corporation. The spinner is in good working order on this classic game, which features attractive football graphics. One wire that extends across the field is absent, and some indentations are present. A letter signed by Mrs. Sugar is included; it verifies that this item is from Bert Sugar’s collection.
Winning Bid $61.
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 Lot 481. Circa 1950s “The Duke” Bert Bell Official NFL Black & White Football. In honor of New York Giants owner Wellington Mara, the NFL used footballs with “The Duke” on one panel from 1941-69. Mara was called “The Duke.” Wilson produced the footballs. This specimen is interesting because the Wilson logo has been replaced by a log for Thorp Sporting Goods Inc. of Fifth Avenue, New York. Bert Bell’s name is on the ball as the NFL commissioner, a position he held from 1945 until his death in 1959. The ball is white with black stripes. An owner’s name, which is no longer readable, is one a panel, and another may hold an autograph that his no longer discernible. The leather shows some cracking. The printed areas remain strong. Vg. A letter signed by Mrs. Sugar is included; it verifies that this item is from Bert Sugar’s collection.
Winning Bid $592.
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 Lot 482. Scarce New York Stars World Football League Full-Sized Pennant. The WFL lasted through the 1974 season and part of 1975, but the Stars folded before finishing their 1974 schedule. The team was relocated to Charlotte. The black, and white pennant on gold is ex. A letter signed by Mrs. Sugar is included; it verifies that this item is from Bert Sugar’s collection.
Winning Bid $45.
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