The Lenny Dykstra Collection is consigned to Heritage by Yossi Dina, known as “the Pawnbroker to the Rich and Famous.” The proprietor of South Beverly Wilshire Jewelry and Loan, Dina has been amassing for over twenty-five years a treasure trove of rare gems, priceless antiques and fine original art from forfeited loans as well as from his years of acquiring some of the highest quality and rare collectibles from the personal Estates of internationally prominent families and celebrities. Now one of the many creditors unable to assess repayment of a loan made to Lenny Dykstra, he has employed the services of Heritage Auction Galleries to recoup the funds through the sale of this collection.Among the other items in that auction catalog, which is a hell of a fun timewaster? A 1919 baseball signed by both Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
THE NAILED CHRONICLES: How is frequent ALOTT5MA bête noire Lenny Dykstra doing in his efforts to pay debts through bankruptcy? They're now auctioning off his championship and all-star rings and other baseball mementos, which you can bid on here. As the auction program (warning: large PDF) explains:
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That Ruth/Cobb ball is fantastic - rarely do you find such a unique pairing.
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