June 2009 Catalogue > Sports > Mr. X
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Lot 5: 1941 Homestead Grays Negro National League Championship Trophy
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Resplendent copper plated trophy is the actual team
trophy presented to the Homestead Grays for winning the 1941 Negro
National League Championship. It is engraved, “Negro National League
Champions 1941 Homestead Grays.” Wonderful art deco design with brown Bakelite handles and base. Player stands art top. Trophy itself is
by Dodge, Inc. Some pitting to lid, o/w excellent condition. 26”
tall. The only Negro League Team trophy that we know to have
survived.
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