Lot # 145: Richard Felton (Owner, 1954 Harrisburg Giants) Personally-Owned Memorabilia Collection

Starting Bid: $100.00

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Item was in Auction "Fall, 2021 Premier Auction",
which ran from 11/8/2021 12:00 AM to
11/27/2021 9:00 PM



Fantastic collection of memorabilia stemming from the estate of Richard Felton, former owner of the Harrisburg Giants of the Eastern Negro League.  The memorabilia accompanied the Bud Marshall Memorial Trophy found elsewhere in this auction, and includes a host of photos, a few sheets of correspondence and a few modern pieces of memorabilia related to the Harrisburg Giants.  While there is nothing in the way of obvious baseball-related content within the photos, they largely appear to be snapshots of Felton, along with his friends and family, which help to paint a better picture of the man.  A few pieces of correspondence are within, including a letter from the Kansas City Monarchs with some content about scheduling a possible game.  Some photocopies and newspaper clippings regarding the Giants are also included, as is an engraved plaque - likely a gag gift - presented to Felton as "Most Cooperative Owner" of the Eastern Negro League in 1954.  All in all, an interesting dive into the life of the other of the Eastern Negro League champions.

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