Lot 344
1959 Yankee-Dodger Roy Campanella Game. 5" tall silverplate bowl issued to participants in the May 7, 1959, Dodger/Yankee game played to honor Roy Campanella. Minor pitting and a few scratches inside bowl, but the inscription is clear and strong. Overall, good to very good condition.
Following his tragic automobile accident, the Dodgers honored Roy Campanella during an exhibition game with the New York Yankees at the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 7, 1959. 93,105 fans attended -- still the baseball attendance record. Gilliam and Campanella were both veterans of the Baltimore Elite of the Negro League and had faced many of the same obstacles as black players in the newly integrated Major Leagues. Both remained dedicated to the Dodgers and their community after their playing days and are fondly remembered by fans and players alike.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
From the Estate of James "Junior" Gilliam.
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