1952

Handsome piece has an engraved placard on the base which reads, "Marilyn Monroe Champs - '52." Affixed just above are a pair of cast metal baseballs and batter figure. Upright wooden back holds a circular metal disc which bears the last names of 12 with one noted as "Capt." It is presumed that they represent members of a baseball team which was likely comprised of service members. While Marilyn Monroe is not known to have made a USO visit to those serving during the Korean war until 1954 she may have visited a stateside base or two. The piece stands 14.75" tall with 4.5"x11" footprint and shows some mild surface wear and crazing to metal portions. Batter figure has a few nicks/chips: VG