You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
54<br />
ELGIN B<strong>AY</strong>LOR 1963 WSB RADIO<br />
RECOGNITION CERTIFICATE<br />
A certificate presented to Elgin Baylor by WSB<br />
Radio on March 22, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia.<br />
The paper certificate recognizes Baylor for<br />
his many outstanding achievements in the<br />
world of sports. The certificate is signed by a<br />
WSB Radio Sports representative in blue and<br />
is stamped March 22, 1963.<br />
11 by 8 ½ inches<br />
$200-300<br />
38 | PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ELGIN B<strong>AY</strong>LOR<br />
53<br />
ELGIN B<strong>AY</strong>LOR 1964 ALL-TIME<br />
NBA TEAM AWARD PLAQUE<br />
A plaque awarded to Elgin Baylor at<br />
the 1964 NBA All-Star Game held in<br />
Boston, Massachusetts, on January 14,<br />
1964, for being named to the “All-Time<br />
NBA Team” by the Academy of Sports<br />
Editors. Baylor received the fourth highest<br />
percentage of votes, behind Bob<br />
Cousey, Bill Russell and George Mikan.<br />
The Academy of Sports Editors comprised<br />
the sports editors of the 100<br />
largest daily newspapers in the U.S.<br />
The All-Time NBA Team was announced<br />
by the Academy of Sports Editors on<br />
March 5, 1963.<br />
14 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches<br />
$400-600<br />
55<br />
ELGIN B<strong>AY</strong>LOR 1964 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT<br />
AWARD<br />
A Certificate of Merit award presented to Elgin Baylor<br />
on January 30, 1964, by the Veterans Brotherhood<br />
Committee of Maryland. The certificate reads “Veterans<br />
Brotherhood Committee of Maryland/ Certificate<br />
of Merit/ This Certificate is awarded to/ Elgin Baylor/<br />
In recognition and appreciation of outstanding service<br />
rendered/ to the cause of brotherhood among veterans<br />
and all people.” The certificate is dated January 30,<br />
1964. Framed. Accompanied by a print of a color<br />
image, owned by Baylor, featuring Baylor posing in<br />
his Los Angeles Lakers Uniform. The image is signed<br />
by Baylor in silver marker.<br />
$100-200<br />
56<br />
ELGIN B<strong>AY</strong>LOR 1964 LOS ANGELES<br />
LAKERS BENEFIT GAME AWARD<br />
An award presented to Elgin Baylor in<br />
1964 for participating in a benefit basketball<br />
game to support the “SO. Area Boys<br />
Club.” The award is a silverplated cup<br />
that has been engraved on the exterior.<br />
The engraving reads “ ELGIN B<strong>AY</strong>LOR<br />
Capt./ 3rd Annual/ Benefit NBA Lakers<br />
Game/ for/ SO. Area Boys Club/ To Promote<br />
Juvenile Decency/ 1964.”<br />
Height, 8 inches, diameter, 7 inches<br />
$200-300
Change language