Lot 361
Cus D'Amato and Jimmy Jacobs Archival Memorabilia Collection. The two men who historians believe had the greatest influence on Mike Tyson in his early career were his trainer, Cus D'Amato and his co-manager Jimmy Jacobs. Jimmy is also considered the finest Handball Player of all time.
This large lot consists of: Jacobs' prestigious Al Buck Memorial Award by the Boxing Writers Association of America as Manager of the Year for 1986. Silver-plated ice bucket presented to Jim Jacobs, 7' high and inscribed, ''BOXING WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA JIM JACOBS AL BUCK MEMORIAL AWARD MANAGER-TRAINER OF THE YEAR 1986". In fine condition with glass insert and lion-head handles on each side; Cus D-Amato's World Boxing Hall of Fame medal, 55 mm with the original red, white and blue cloth sash; Reproduction color photo on board of Sony Liston standing over Floyd Patterson, 11" x 13"; Cus D'Amato tribute DVD; Black & White photograph of Cus D'Amato dated 5/23/85 signed by photographer J.J. Fiorino, 7" x 9" and framed; Color photograph of D'Amato and Floyd Patterson after the loss to Sony Liston with Clay in the background, 8" x 11" on board; Sports Illustrated Presentation color print by Hoban, 1957, standing behind Floyd Patterson at Chicago Stadium Heavyweight Champonship Fight Nov. 30th, 20" x 16" matted; 7 original program copies of "In Loving Respect To The Memory of Cus D'Amato" Nov. 19, 1985 at Gramercy Gym, NY, NY; A colorful commemorative presentation plate for the Rosario (co-managed by Jim Jacobs) and Ramierez fight; Award plaque to Jim Jacobs dated 10/22/77 by the International Pool Players Club (for arranging significant matches in Atlantic City; Cus D'Amato's "World Boxing Hall of Fame" plaque; Award plaque to Jim Jacobs dated 10/13/79 by the Association of Ringside Physicians; WBA commemorative presentation silver (plated) serving tray "In Memoriam Jim Jacobs January 26, 1989 Gilberto Mendoza President"; Souvenir gold color hand weight for the Tyson-Holmes fight of 1/22/88. All are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Howie Eisenberg Collection.
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