MARK OF POOLE SILVER CO., TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1959

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JACKIE ROBINSON OLD TIMERS DAY AWARD: AN AMERICAN SILVER PRESENTATION PITCHER
MARK OF POOLE SILVER CO., TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1959
Of plain baluster form with loop handle, engraved on one side OLD TIMER'S DAY HONORING NATIONAL LEAGUE AND YANKEE WORLD SERIES STARS YANKEE STADIUM AUGUST 8 1959 JACKIE ROBINSON below the Yankees logo, marked on underside
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high
22 oz. 8 dwt. (697 gr.)

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Lot Essay

The pitcher offered here was presented to Robinson by the New York Yankees for his participation in a short exhibition game which was played in front of over 50,000 fans and pitted members of former Yankee Championship teams against a notable group of opponents. A total of fifteen members of the Hall of Fame participated, with Robinson making a plate appearance.

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