This appeared in today's Chicago Tribune. Does anyone know anything about this?
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Numerous items from Joe DiMaggio's private collection will be auctioned at the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Auction items on display include: a 1951 DiMaggio New York Yankees final game-worn home uniform; DiMaggio's 1947 MVP Award plaque (estimated value: $150,000-$250,000); a set of Yankees World Series rings from 1936-1996 as presented to DiMaggio by the organization ($100,000-$150,000); DiMaggio's 1941 MVP Award pocket watch ($50,000-$75,000); 1941 DiMaggio record-breaking 45th game ball from the 56-game hitting streak ($50,000-$75,000); and Marilyn Monroe "To Joe" signed photograph ($30,000-$40,000). . .
Local attractions
Numerous items from Joe DiMaggio's private collection will be auctioned at the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Auction items on display include: a 1951 DiMaggio New York Yankees final game-worn home uniform; DiMaggio's 1947 MVP Award plaque (estimated value: $150,000-$250,000); a set of Yankees World Series rings from 1936-1996 as presented to DiMaggio by the organization ($100,000-$150,000); DiMaggio's 1941 MVP Award pocket watch ($50,000-$75,000); 1941 DiMaggio record-breaking 45th game ball from the 56-game hitting streak ($50,000-$75,000); and Marilyn Monroe "To Joe" signed photograph ($30,000-$40,000). . .
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