Lot # 97: 1955 Casey Stengel N.Y. Yankees Japan Tour Wig

Category: Tour Items

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 10 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Auction 51 Ended 3/17/2017",
which ran from 2/22/2017 1:00 AM to
3/16/2017 11:00 PM



For the Yankee fan who thought he had everything, we present the geisha wig given to Casey Stengel as a gift during the Yankees' 1955 Tour of Japan, complete with its original carrying case. Also included in the ensemble are a drawing of Stengel and a newspaper interview with Stengel after the Tour which includes a photo of him wearing the wig. The wig is also mentioned in the article.

Size: The carrying case is 15" x 11" x 14 1/2"

Condition: The carrying case is Ex. The wig is Nm/Mt.

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