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Auto and Horse Racing
6 Lots
Lot 368. News Poster of Kentucky Derby Winner Whirlaway and Jockey Eddie Arcaro. This May 7, 1941 “Illustrated Current News” poster provides an excellent photo of the Derby winner, his jockey and his trainer, Ben Jones. With Arcaro in the saddle, the chestnut thoroughbred went on to win the Triple Crown. The 12.25” x 19” poster was folded twice for mailing and otherwise is nm-m.
Winning Bid $25.
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Lot 370. Autograph of NASCAR Chairman Bill France (Jr.) on the June 1997 Issue of “Racer.” A charter member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, France headed the racing organization from 1972 to 2000. Through his leadership, NASCAR was transformed from a regional sport in the South to a national sport. The France family owns NASCAR. His autograph is mint 9 to gem mint 10, and the magazine, ex-m. France was 74 when he passed away in 2007.
Winning Bid $15.
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