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CALAMITY MECHANICAL BANK - CHOCOLATE BASE

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CALAMITY MECHANICAL BANK - CHOCOLATE BASE
CALAMITY MECHANICAL BANK - CHOCOLATE BASE
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CALAMITY MECHANICAL BANK - CHOCOLATE BASE

Rare Chocolate Base Color Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut – Circa 1905 The "Calamity Bank" portrays collegiate football as it was played at the beginning of the 20th Century. In this particular example, we find two defense tacklers from Yale (blue details) taking down a running fullback from Harvard (crimson details). Wearing only nominal protective gear, many players sustained serious injuries. President Teddy Roosevelt viewed this situation as very dangerous. He planned to incorporate the abolition of collegiate football as part of his platform for re-election in 1904. It's a good thing that his political advisors talked him out of it. Material: Cast Iron Provenance: Stephen Steckbeck Collection
Condition
Near Mint Plus Probably the second best known example sold with original box.
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CALAMITY MECHANICAL BANK - CHOCOLATE BASE

Estimate $60,000 - $90,000
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Starting Price $30,000
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