Tony Dorsett Collection added to 8th Annual Hunt Auctions & NFL Auction Super Bowl 50 Live Auction Event in San Francisco
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Tony Dorsett Collection added to 8th Annual Hunt Auctions
& NFL Auction Super Bowl 50 Live Auction Event in San Francisco
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 11, 2015) – Hunt Auctions, is proud to announce that items from Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett’s personal collection of football memorabilia will be included in the Super Bowl 50 Live Auction in San Francisco. The live auction of the material will take place on Saturday, February 6th, 2016.
Dorsett first rose to fame while at the University of Pittsburgh, where he won the Heisman Trophy. He was then a first round draft choice of the Cowboys in 1977, becoming the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Dorsett is arguably one of the top running backs in NFL history. His status as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame further solidifies his place in NFL history.
Dorsett’s collection includes dozens of items from his illustrious football career including 1977 UPI Rookie of the Year trophy, NFC Pro Bowl game worn jersey, Presentational game balls, All-American presentational award, and many others.
“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl I look forward to sharing some of my treasured memorabilia with many of my fans.” remarked Tony Dorsett. These items represent many of the greatest moments of my career and what better way to share them with my fans than on the biggest stage in football. I have kept many things in my collection for my family and I to enjoy but am very happy to be offering these pieces to my loyal Dallas Cowboys fans along with supporting a charity dear to my heart, Minnie’s Food Pantry.”
David Hunt, President of Hunt Auctions, “We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Tony Dorsett on the offering of his personal collection at this year’s Super Bowl 50 Live Auction. Tony is revered as one of the greatest players in NFL history so it is only fitting to present his items at football’s greatest event to benefit several worthy charitable causes.”
A portion of the proceeds from the Dorsett Collection will go to Texas based Minnie’s Food Pantry, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides food assistance to children and families in need in the Collin County community.
Hunt Auctions is partnering with NFL Auction for the 8th consecutive year and in celebration of Super Bowl 50 to auction hundreds of NFL items from nearly every team within the league as well as the personal collection of Hall of Fame member Gale Sayers. Game-used jerseys, cleats, footballs, and recent Super Bowl memorabilia shine in this collection of keepsakes. All items are authentic, and come straight from the playing fields of the nation’s NFL stadiums. Proceeds from these items benefit the NFL’s charity partners including NFL Play 60, the movement towards a more active youth community, and the NFL’s American Cancer Society collaboration to help fight breast cancer.
The live auction will be Saturday, February 6, 2016. The live auction of the material will take place at NFL Experience Driven by Hyundai. Bids can be made in person, via phone, or live online during the sale itself. More information and how to bid is available at www.HuntAuctions.com.
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Exton, Pennsylvania based Hunt Auctions has been a leader in the sports memorabilia auction industry for 23 years. Numerous former players and their families have trusted their collections with Hunt Auctions including Ted Williams (HOF), Joe DiMaggio (HOF), Whitey Ford (HOF), Curt Flood, Leo Durocher (HOF), Robin Roberts (HOF), Earl Weaver (HOF), Commissioner Bowie Kuhn (HOF), Warren Spahn (HOF), Johnny Bench (HOF), Johnny Unitas (HOF), Clem Labine, Mickey Vernon, Jake Pitler, Thurman Munson, Roy Campanella (HOF), Harmon Killebrew (HOF), Bill Mazeroski (HOF), Kent Tekulve, Steve Blass, Johnny Pesky, Charles “Kid” Nichols (HOF), Jim Palmer (HOF), Bucky Walters, Walter Johnson (HOF), Bill McKechnie (HOF), Willie Mosconi, Randall Cunningham, Joe Frazier and Norm Van Brocklin (HOF). Hunt Auctions is also the Official Auction Company of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Official Auctioneer of the T-Mobile All-Star FanFest®. Hunt Auctions has worked with numerous institutions to include: The National Football League, Philadelphia Phillies®, Pittsburgh Pirates®, Baltimore Orioles®, Boston Red Sox®, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Chicago Bulls, National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and Baseball Assistance Team.
ABOUT NFL AUCTION
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