The CFL Alumni Association Legends Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/11/2012
Fabulous 1953 Grey Cup champions memento is this silver-plated beer stein presented to Hamilton offensive guard Art Darch to commemorate the Tiger-Cats’ win in the 41st Grey Cup. Hamilton prevailed over Winnipeg 12-6 at Toronto’s Varsity Stadium. The Tiger-Cats had to wait to the final play of the game to secure the Cup, when Lou Kusserow’s goal-line hit on Tom Casey jarred the ball loose on what would have been a game-tying catch by the Blue Bombers receiver. Magnificent Grey Cup champions lidded beer stein with handle is made of silver-plated copper and stands about 5 1/2" tall with a glass bottom. “Grey Cup Champions 1953” is engraved on the front of the stein with “O’Keefe’s Brewing Company Limited” below it. Markings on the bottom rim surrounding the glass include “SP” within a shield and “EP COPPER” along with the number “949”. Very nicely preserved, this 59-year old beauty exhibits some surface scratches that do not diminish its display. A real Tiger-Cats treasure, this 1953 Grey Cup champions commemorative beer stein comes with a Classic Auctions letter of authenticity.
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