1979 Ray Knight Cincinnati Reds "Ernie Lombardi...

1979 Ray Knight Cincinnati Reds "Ernie Lombardi Award…Outstanding Player." Presentational piece has a metal placard on the front reading, "Ernie Lombardi Award, Most Outstanding Player 1979 Cincinnati Reds, Ray Knight, Cincinnati Chapter B.B.W.A.A." It had been awarded annually by the Cincinnati chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America since 1955 and in 1978 was renamed in honor of Lombardi. Past recipients have included Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and Joe Morgan. The offered example was presented to Knight in recognition of his 1979 season when he hit (.318) to help propel the Reds to an NL West Division title. The piece stands just under 15" tall with 7.5" square base. Minor scattered wear and the figural batter is missing his bat. Includes signed letter of provenance from Ray Knight: EX

Estimate:$500

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