Big name stars stand proud, with this 1990s multi-sport autographed statue lot of (3). These immortals amazed fans with superior talents and these factory certified signed statues are fantastic reminders of their legendary brilliance.
Self-styled "The Greatest" with throngs of believers, Muhammad Ali "shook up the world" as a 3X heavyweight boxing champ and he makes another lasting impression with this 1990 Salvino "Sports Legends" 9" statue in original factory box. This championship caliber collectible is a "white trunks" version and presents as like-new. A plate affixed to the front of the base sports a ("9") strength Ali autograph and a label affixed to the underside of the base is LE numbered "1,933/3,500".
Joe Namath lit up Broadway and more importantly the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, backing up his guarantee the New York Jets would win. Namath gingerly stands ready to light up your display area, with the second piece in this glorious triumvirate of shelf-sized icons. We say gingerly becase this figure is broken at the ankles, but will stand when positioned just right and a repair is recommended. Also from the 1990 Salvino Sports Legends series, this Joe Namath "white jersey" version 9" statue is without a helmet, but is housed in its original factory box. Though a bit dusty the statue presents as handsomely, however there is a piece of clear tape over the plate affixed to the base. This plate hosts Namath's ("8-9") autograph, which appears to be unmolested by the tape. The label on the underside of the base is LE numbered "357/2,500".
Sized to take up a good bit more of your shelf space, the third and final piece in this trio is a 1996 S.A.M. Cal Ripken Jr. statue that spans 13" at the widest point of the base. Reaching 10" at the highest point, this statue of the all-time "Iron Man" is posed in a fielder's crouch, with Cal wearing his Baltimore Orioles home white uniform. Both ankles appear to have been repaired in good fashion, with the results unobtrusive to display. The right arm bears multiple paint chips and cracks, but as this limb is on the side opposite of the autograph, it is positioned away from attention. The front edge of the base is LE numbered "87/200" and Ripken's bold autograph shows ("9-10") strength on a plate affixed to base.
Auction LOA from JSA.