Spalding Trophy

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Posted By: Ray

First, I have to say this is a great forum that I happened to trip over after a little Googling. I wanted to ask folks about a trophy I purchased a few weeks back for $300. I am just getting into sports trophies and am entering a field I am not 100% sure of values but it sure looks great on the shelf which is most important. Is this a fairly common trophy?
Thanks - Ray

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

$300 is a steal for that trophy...it is worth multiples of that. I wouldn't say the trophy is rare or scarce, but the Spalding figurals are among the most highly desired by trophy collectors.

Nice going!

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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

$300 was about 5-10% of what they're worth in nice shape. Have seen them around $5K in nice shape. Yours is pretty nice, maybe not top of the line but I'd guess $3-$4K. Other people closer to the issue will chime in I'm sure.

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Posted By: Ray

Hey - thanks for the feedback. I enjoy going to the hole in the wall auctions where most items are glassware, comics, magazines, etc. and these things pop up. I will post another question here about a ball I purchased today which is not as cool - but I had to have it !!

Thanks Again!!

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Posted By: Ricky

Great pick up. As already stated, they are desired by collectors, but not rare. Probably 2,000-4,000 in value (IMO), depending on different factors. By the way, are there any inscriptions? Date of the award? Is the tiny Dieges & Clusts band still on it? Glad you got it, if you ever want to part ways with it let me know. All the best in your treasure hunts!

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Posted By: Ray

It is inscribed with "1931 Champions - Brooklyn Amateur Junior League".

Also, yes - the Dieges & Glust band is on the back and has not been tampered with.

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Posted By: Anonymous

Amazing find! Worth about 10x what you paid. Not bad at all.

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Posted By: Mark

Same sentiment... I was thinking you may have left off a "zero" when you stated the price you paid. Amazing pickup for that price, and a gorgeous piece. Congrats!

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Posted By: Matt Hart

Ray,
Great pick up. The fielder is one of the rarer trophies in the set. If you check out the photo gallery on my site http://oldbaseballbats.webs.com/ , you'll see the catcher, the baseman and pitcher.
Matt

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Posted By: Jimmy

Glad to see that someone found a rare item for that much, which is why I always look around at shows and shops.

nice item! good luck in your collecting

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Posted By: sporteq

wow .. awesome find!! Congratzzz on the purchase.

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