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Roy Rogers' Cincinnati Reds Autographed Second Base

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Sports - Baseball Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Roy Rogers' Cincinnati Reds Autographed Second Base
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Roy Rogers' Cincinnati Reds Autographed Second Base. Roy Rogers birthplace in Cincinnati was at 412 2nd Street, which was later torn down to build Riverfront Stadium for the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club. In the early 1980s, Roy and Dusty visited Riverfront Stadium where Roy threw out the first pitch and Dusty sang the National Anthem. While there, Roy staked claim to 2nd base as his birthplace, so Marge Schott, the Reds owner, ordered 2nd base torn up, had it signed by all the players, and presented it to Roy. Notable signatures include Johnny Bench, Ken Griffey, Dan Driessen and others. Includes Roy's "Honorary Contract" with the Reds. Provenance: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum, Victorville, CA and Branson, MO;. to Christie's, July 2010; to present owner. Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by Roy "Dusty" Rogers, Jr.