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Collection of Honorary Degree Robes Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe

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Collection of Honorary Degree Robes Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe

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Auction Date:2013 Feb 06 @ 17:00 (UTC-8 : PST/AKDT)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Arthur Ashe collection of honorary degree hoods and sashes worn over an academic graduation gown, with 15 in total. As a proponent of countless social causes and philanthropies, Ashe was ceaseless in his efforts to help others throughout his life. Ashe received honorary degrees from Bryan College, Dartmouth College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Long Island University, Princeton University , Saint John's University, Trinity University, Hartford College, Virginia Union University, University of South Carolina, New York University and more. Ashe received many of the degrees before his passing in 1993, with a portion of the degrees awarded posthumously. Colorful robes in various school colors. With ''Ashe'' handwritten on the tag of an olive green and brown robe, ''Univ. of So. Carolina'' on the tag of another one, and ''Queens College Charlotte N.C. / 5/4/02'' on a third hood. Most are mildly wrinkled, else near fine condition overall. With an LOA from Ashe's widow.