Jumper Recalls The Best Years Of 'captain Blood'

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LESKI AUCTIONS PTY. LTD.

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July 28th, 2008


JUMPER RECALLS THE BEST YEARS OF ‘CAPTAIN BLOOD’


The last letter Jack Dyer wrote before he passed away in August, 2003 was to confirm the authenticity of the

number 17 jumper that is being offered for sale by Leski Auctions.


‘Captain Blood’ as he was affectionately known, (at least by those who loved him), epitomized the spirit of

Australian Rules Football.  Tough and uncompromising on the field, he was courteous and sociable away

from it.   Not only was he the greatest player of his day, he also came to symbolize the working class era of

Richmond during the Great Depression and World War II.


The No. 17 jumper was uniquely Dyers, and this particular jumper was worn during his years as Captain-

Coach, arguably the greatest years of his playing career.


Despite being a man known more for his actions than his words, he ironically became one of the first media

stars with his nemesis, ex-Collingwood captain Lou ‘The Lip’ Richards.  They were trailblazers who set the

scene for people like Eddie McGuire and Sam Newman.  Some say their star is yet to be eclipsed.


Jack Dyer’s Richmond No. 17 jumper will be offered for sale by Leski Auctions in Melbourne on Monday,

August 18th at 5.30pm.


“We come across many unique and important items of memorabilia,” says Charles Leski.  “But few stir the

emotions like Jack Dyer’s No. 17 jumper.”

 

Lot 1364 has a pre-sale estimate of $5,000 - $10,000 and includes Dyer’s letter of authenticity.


About Leski Auctions

Leski Auctions was established in 1973 and is one of Australia’s leading auctioneers of Sporting Memorabilia,

Australiana, Collectibles and World Philately. 


Leski Auctions is a recognised leader in the area of early photography, art, wine, cameras, books, autographs,

entertainment memorabilia, medals, coins, stamps, aerophilately, cigarette and trade cards, maps, railway

memorabilia, advertising artwork and posters, and the Olympics, football and cricket..


It was the first auction house in Australia to introduce an on-line, real-time bidding system ‘Live Bid Online’™,

which allows participation from anywhere in the world.  It currently runs 22 auctions per year.

 

Leski Auctions has previously sold many significant collections, including those of Shirley Strickland, Ron Clarke,

Sir Reginald Ansett and former RSL President, Bruce Ruxton.  It has sold more ‘baggy green’ caps than any other

auction house in the world, and is one of the largest

auctioneers of cricket memorabilia by value and volume. 

Leski Auctions recently sold the newly-discovered Phar Lap horse tonic recipe book.


Managing Director Charles Leski is a registered valuer for the Cultural Gifts Program through the Department of

Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.  He is also the valuer of the displayed items at the National Sports

Museum at the MCG, Melbourne.


The company is located at 13 Cato Street, Hawthorn East 3123 Australia.  Telephone +61-3-864 9999 and



Issued by:

Charles Leski, Leski Auctions  


Michael Krape, Michael Krape Consulting  



Tel: 61-3-9864 9999



Tel:  0403 135 880



charles@leski.com.au



michaelkrape@krape.com.au






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