Historical Hockey Memorabilia Spring 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2012
One of track and field's greatest stars of her era, Soviet legend Tamara Press won acclaim for her around the world for her accomplishments in the women's discus and shot put. Offered here from the personal collection of Tamara Press are two of her most significant awards, including the 1963 Helms World Trophy. This substantial silver on wood plaque measures 12" x 10" and features Press as the European honoree for the annual award presented to the world's best amateur athletes on all six continents. Press' heavy 1964 Grand Award of Sports stands an impressive 14 1/2" high and features a bronze bust atop a wooden base and an engraved plaque.
Tamara Press will donate a substantial portion of her proceeds from this auction to her Moscow-based “Physical Education and Health” charitable foundation, which facilitates material and emotional support for sporting veterans and also provides help to orphanages and similar children’s institutions.
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