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Lot #27: Arthur Ashe's Armed Forces Interservice Award From 1968 -- The Year He Became the First African American Athlete to Win Men's Singles at The U.S. Open

Description

Arthur Ashe's Armed Forces Interservice Award from 1968. The tennis great was presented with this award the year he won his first Grand Slam title. Award is engraved: ''1968 / Open Division Singles / Champion'' and features a large circular insignia with the image of a tennis player serving the ball. Measures 10'' x 12''. Some cracking to finish along bottom edge, else fine. With an LOA from Arthur Ashe's widow.
Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$600
Minimum Bid:$500
Number of Bids:1