GEORGE BURNS "SEXIEST MAN OF THE CENTURY" AWARD.
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$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
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Item Description
Large 18x24" wooden plaque w/engraved metal plaque (bordered by Greek leaves w/full figure metal bodybuilder at bottom right) reading in part "1991 - 'Sexiest Man Of The Century Award' - Presented To George Burns - 'Mr. Youth' - Presented By Muscle Training Illustrated Magazine & The World Body Building Guild By President & Publisher Dan Lurie." Lurie, was a founding father of bodybuilding, TV star, entrepreneur, world record holder for feats of strength and a physical fitness pioneer that won the Mr. America title of "America's Most Muscular Man" four times by 1949. A photo of Lurie presenting this award to Burns was featured in "Heart Of Steel - The Dan Lurie Story." Greek leaves piece at top is warped w/some metal fatigue and bottom stem off. Board has slight warp, however this does not take away from overall appearance, which remains VF. Unique.
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