Lot 872
Mosconi, Willie - 1952 Championship Trophy - Billiard Congress of America. Trophy won by Willie Mosconi. It is engraved: "World's Championship Pocket Billiards 1952 Held at Boston, Mass. Won by Willie Mosconi Presented by Billiard Congress of America. " The trophy stands 35 inches high, with three tiers consisting of wooden bases with a 25 inch gold-tone column at center, with a billiard player on top (the figure is broken off and needs to be fixed). The Championship Tournament took place in Boston, 1952. Mosconi won the first eight games to clinch the championship before losing his last match to Irving Crane. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity by Mosconi's widow Flora.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $2,415 |
