"GENE AUTRY/LOS ANGELES ANGELS" BOXED VINTAGE LIGHTER.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #204 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1446 in auction 204
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Item Description
"The Wellington Line" box contains 2" wide enamel/metal lighter with "Gene Autry" name on one side along with flying "A" logo while reverse side has text "Los Angeles Angels" with baseball art in bkg. Lighter is stamped on underside "Wellington Balboa Japan". Autry purchased an expansion team in 1961 and named them the Los Angeles Angels. He was owner until 1997. This lighter dates to his first year as owner. The team moved and changed their name to the California Angels in 1966. Box has tiny bit of edge wear but is Exc. Lighter is unused and Mint.
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