Lot 1099
Los Angeles Rams' History. Representing three decades of the Rams, this lot starts off with a large-format 1965 Rams yearbook, makes a hit with a 1977 team autographed ball and moves into the 1980s with a 1985 Los Angeles Rams Fortieth Anniversary Yearbook.
12 x 12" with a great color shot of Merlin Olson on the cover, the 1965 Yearbook is full of pictures and facts about the team -- in a hip 1960s style with cool graphics. Many of the pictures are full or half pages, making them great mementos. Minor wear, mostly to the edges with some scuffing to the cover; two of the "Rammer Special Certificates" (good for discounts at participating shops and restaurants!) are missing in the back pages, otherwise very good condition.
Signed by 37 members of the 1977 team, including Joe Namath, Fred Dryer, Cullen Bryant and Jack Youngblood, this presentation football has a decorative inscription in black ink on the single white field: "Best Wishes 1977 LA Rams". Minor scuffing to white area, including one 1½" gouge at the "A" in Rams. There is very minor fading and bleeding of the signatures. Overall, very good condition.
The grand finale of this lot is the 1985 yearbook, featuring the Rams' 40th Anniversary. Full of color pictures of the current coaches and players, the book also features a long article about the history of the Rams and a story about the Fearsome Foursome. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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| Realized $230 |
