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Lot # 674: Bud Wilkinson Ephemera and Memorabilia Collection

Category: Bud Wilkinson

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 5 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "November 2009 Catalog ",
which ran from 11/9/2009 12:00 AM to
12/4/2009 9:00 PM



Featuring too many items to list, this lot is collection of important odds-and-ends from the life of one of the greatest football coaches to ever grace the field, Bud Wilkinson. With hundreds of documents relating to Bud's sports and political career, some items of note include: -- Five pocket calendar's from the 1980's and 90's, all filled with Bud's personal handwritten notes-- Bud's personal pocket notebook with notes on politics and football-- Many handwritten speeches-- Documents pertaining to The Presidents Commission on Olympic Sports-- Items pertaining to U.S. Presidents, such as an invitation to the White House-- A folder containing materials concerning his coaching days with the St. Louis Cardinals-- Two books signed by Bud -- Many handwritten pages containing notes on footbal plays-- A folder containing his political speeches-- An American flag dedicated to Bud at the U.S. Capitol building-- Letters from other coaches, including three signed by Bobby Knight...and much more. This material gives great insight into a wonderful man, who was one of sports' most talked about and celebrated mentors. Overall EX condtion.

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