“ORESTES MINOSO/CHICAGO WHITE SOX” WHO BROKE THE TEAM COLOR BARRIER IN 1951.
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Winning Bid:
$316.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #201 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1408 in auction 201
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Item Description
1.75” button from the 1951 era. He joined the team and first appeared in May, 1951, hitting a home run in his first at bat vs. the Yankees. Button has lightly aged original 2” pink ribbon held by the reverse spring pin. Cello has exceedingly tiny wear only in reflected light and displays essentially Mint. A rare button.
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