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Arthur Ashe's Branch Rickey Award From 1988

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Arthur Ashe's Branch Rickey Award From 1988

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Auction Date:2013 Feb 06 @ 17:00 (UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Arthur Ashe's Branch Rickey Award. Metal plate mounted to a wooden plaque reads in full: ''Ohio Wesleyan University / proudly presents / The Branch Rickey Award / to / ARTHUR ASHE / September 29, 1988 / Delaware, Ohio / Branch Rickey, a 1904 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, was a courageous and / ethical individual whose belief in equality made him a pioneer in the fight for civil rights. / In 1947, as president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, he integrated professional baseball by signing Jackie Robinson to a major league contract. The / Branch Rickey Award is given in recognition of exceptional personal contribution and / commitment to the cause of equal opportunity and full human rights for all persons.'' The names of the Award Selection Committee members are listed at the bottom. Metal Decor brand award measures 14'' x 11''. A spot of soiling to the right edge of the metal plate and to Rickey's shoulder and scattered minor scratches to wood, else fine. With an LOA from Arthur Ashe's widow.