This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/24/2018
To recognize his record setting feat of four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics, Jesse Owens and his family were presented with this framed display featuring an enlarged copy of the athlete identification pass he used for the Berlin Games. The color reproduction features a black and white portrait photo of Owens in his track uniform along with the German stamps and logo of the 1936 Games. Below the pass is a plaque reading “Jesse Owens In recognition of the pioneering and outstanding contributions to your country and the Olympic legacy. Track & Field, 1936 Olympics.” The display has been professionally matted and framed to 20" x 13".
Includes LOA signed by each of Jesse Owens' three daughters.