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Dr. James Naismith 1936 Berlin Olympic Presentational Flag, Signed Handwritten Letter and Photograph
All three relate to the historic 1936 Olympics in Berlin. This was the first time that basketball was part of the Summer Games and Dr. Naismith, the inventor, was there. He was honored by the German government and given this flag as a token of appreciation. Also includes a letter Dr. Naismith wrote to his wife while at the Olympics. Written on front and back of Berlin hotel stationery, it has great basketball content. Signed "Jim." Third item is a black and white original photo of Mr. and Mrs. Naismith taken right before he left for Germany.
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
Four Paintings by Mrs. James Naismith
Mrs. James Naismith's Wedding Glove, Garter, Hankerchief and Doll Dress
Dr. James Naismith's Medicine Dosage Cups and Dental Kit
Dr. James Naismith's 1936 Olympic Postage Stamps and 1961 Naismith-Basketball Stamps
Dr. James Naismith's Cub Scout Leader Buttons (4) and Ring
1926 "Hygiene" Book Signed by James Naismith
1933 "Alcohol and Man" Book Signed by James Naismith
