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Arthur Ashe commemorative ''Le Coq Sportif'' plaque awarded to the star during a trip to Brazil in 1986. Ashe was seen sporting the brand's shoes and clothing at various tournaments as his sponsor. Though Ashe retired in 1980 after suffering a career-debilitating heart attack, he didn't slow down his career in the public realm, contributing his time and effort to countless tennis and civil rights organizations. Plaque reads: ''The management of le Coq Sportif do Brazil congratulates Mr. Arthur Ashe for his honourable presence in Sao Paulo addressing tenis [sic] clinics to young and future Brazilian tenis players. Thank You Mr. Ashe / Sao Paulo, November 09, 1986 / Manuel Garcia / Adelson P. Gallina''. Verso of plaque reads: ''Al Almirante Oscar A. Quihillalt el reconocimic''. Brass plaque measures 7'' x 5'' with one intentionally folded corner. Tarnishing throughout, else very good condition. With an LOA from Ashe's widow.
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''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe
''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe
''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe
''Le Coq Sportif'' Brazil Sao Paulo 1986 Plaque Awarded to Tennis Superstar Arthur Ashe
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Final prices include buyers premium.: $317
Number Bids: 10
Auction closed on Wednesday, February 6, 2013.
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