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Lot #3040
Charley Finn Group Lot

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Group of items from the 1936 Games originating from the personal collection of Charley Finn, a member of the USA water polo team who participated in the Los Angeles 1932 Summer Olympics and the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. Includes: two United States Lines stateroom passes for Finn's trips to and from Berlin on the Steamers Manhattan and SS Roosevelt; an embarkation card for Finn's trip on the SS Pres. Roosevelt; a printed "souvenir log" of the SS Roosevelt's westbound voyage; an "American Olympic Team" program from the SS President Roosevelt; and a "1936 American Olympic Team" silk ribbon. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a modern print of Finn and his water polo team. Finn won a bronze medal as a member of the 1932 team, playing in all four matches; the American water polo team was eliminated in the first round of the 1936 tournament, in which Finn played in all three matches.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympic Memorabilia
  • Dates: #575 - Ended January 16, 2020