The CFL Alumni Association Legends Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2012
A member of Grey Cup champion teams in both his first and last seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Hall-of-Famer Tommy Joe Coffey was granted a substantial Steeltown honor to commemorate his contributions to the team’s success. From Tommy Joe Coffey’s personal collection, offered are his Tiger-Cats Walk of Fame plaque and the Tiger-Cats jersey he wore during the presentation ceremony, as well as four pins. The CFL’s Most Outstanding Player runner-up in both 1967 and 1970, Tommy Joe saw his name added to the Tiger-Cats’ Walk of Fame in 2004. Tommy’s name, his number 75, and the six seasons he starred in Hamilton are listed on the plaque beneath a likeness of the Tiger-Cats helmet. His accomplishments as both an offensive end and place kicker for the Ti-Cats are listed including his All-Eastern and All Canadian nominations, his two Schenley MOP runner-up seasons, CFL scoring leader in 1967 and 1969, CFL pass reception leader in 1969, and his two Grey Cup wins in 1967 and 1972, as well as his induction years into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (1977) and the Walk of Fame (2004). The bottom of the plaque reads, “In appreciation from the fans of Hamilton for the excitement you brought to the game. Your dedication to the Tiger-Cats and your commitment to this community will long be remembered.” The two metal plaques are mounted on a 12” x 9” wood plaque. Included is a Tiger-Cats #75 jersey Tommy Joe says he wore during the Walk of Fame ceremony. CFL size M RBK tagging is sewn on the left front tail. CFL RBK and size M laundry instruction flag tags sit in the back of the neck and a modern CFL logo patch is sewn on the front of the collar. Tiger-Cats logo below it is heat-screened vinyl. The numbers on the front, back and both shoulders are sewn-on white and gold double twill, and “Coffey” is spelled out in white twill letters sewn-on a nameplate. RBK and Tiger-Cats logos and gold bands on the sleeves are heat-screened vinyl. Rounding out the lot are four of Tommy Joe’s pins, including a Tiger-Cats alumni Wall of Honour magnetic name bar, a Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame 2010 Induction Year pin, a Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour Charity Dinner 10th anniversary year 2001-2010 pin, and a Tiger-Cats 2011 Wall of Honour pin, similar in look to the face of the ring presented to Coffey. Comes with Tommy Joe Coffey’s signed letter of authenticity.
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