Lot # 1493: 1953-1970s Baltimore Colts Treasure Chest (37) with 1953 First Year Items, NFL Championship Tickets & 1958-1959 Attleboro China

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From 1953-1983, the NFL Colts franchise called Baltimore home. While the Ravens have provided satisfying compensation, there are plenty of devoted fans who are still smarting, four-plus decades after the team’s relocation to Indianapolis. Relive the glorious run of the Baltimore Colts, with this thrilling treasure chest bundle of 1950s-1970s team related souvenirs. Condition is generally favorable. With the majority ranging from above average to excellent.

Highlights are:

1953 Inaugural season team photograph in 20x16 framed display;

 Ticket stubs (4): 1-2.) 10/3/53 inaugural season ((2), both VG), 3.) 1959 NFL Championship Game (FR), 4.) Super Bowl V (VG-EX);

1953 Inaugural season media guide (VG);

9/27/53 First game of inaugural season program (VG);

1958-1959 Attleboro china (3) pieces all in excellent condition: 1.) 10” plate with team logo, 1958 NFL Championship Game score, and facsimile signatures, 2.) teacup with logo, facsimile signatures and 1958 NFL Championship Game score, 3.) 6” saucer with facsimile signatures;

1953 Inaugural season schedule (GD) due to staple holes, presents better;

1960s Pennants (2): 1.) 1969 Super Bowl III with premature “Super-Bowl-Winners” legend (VG+), 2.) early-1960s with classic team logo (VG-EX+);

1950s Whiskey flask in leather satchel, with snap clasp, flask is excellent, satchel shows moderate wear;

1953 2” x 5” Wood chip is reported as being a section of a goal post from the first ever Colts game (no authentication);

1960s Megaphone with original chain in original envelope, still attached to the interior, has a couple of slight hairline cracks, and shows strong graphics.

Balance are: ceramic ashtrays/other trays (6); 1954-1960 media/press guides (5); buttons/pins (3) with Marchetti/Pellington day; 1962 season ticket booklet without tickets; 1958 National Bohemian NFL Championship Game 45RPM record with sleeve; Colts license plate; framed displays (4) with Gunther beer; National Bohemian The Colt full 7 ounce beer bottle with tight cap (please refrain from drinking the 60 year-old contents).

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