Dimaggio Personal Collection Auction in Chicago

[Eric]

This appeared in today's Chicago Tribune. Does anyone know anything about this?


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Numerous items from Joe DiMaggio's private collection will be auctioned at the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Auction items on display include: a 1951 DiMaggio New York Yankees final game-worn home uniform; DiMaggio's 1947 MVP Award plaque (estimated value: $150,000-$250,000); a set of Yankees World Series rings from 1936-1996 as presented to DiMaggio by the organization ($100,000-$150,000); DiMaggio's 1941 MVP Award pocket watch ($50,000-$75,000); 1941 DiMaggio record-breaking 45th game ball from the 56-game hitting streak ($50,000-$75,000); and Marilyn Monroe "To Joe" signed photograph ($30,000-$40,000). . .

[both-teams-played-hard]

At Leland's Auction Now!

[RobSteinmetz]

I received an invitation to this event from Hunt Auctions. Several of the major auction houses do these "preview parties" in Chicago for potential bidders. For instance, I think Sotheby's just did one at their office here in Chicago. They typically offer cocktails, etc. and have most of the key pieces on display. I've always wanted to go, but my schedule has always conflicted. This one especially interested me, because it's as close as I'll get to any of the stuff from DiMaggio's estate! Incredible stuff.

[suave1477]

Anything in the auction that will go for $5.00 dollars? lol lol