$3,840
A red LEVI'S blazer worn by Evander Holyfield as a member of Team USA during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. The blazer features custom gold colored metal buttons displaying the Olympic Rings and Los Angeles games logo. Stitched into the left breast pocket is a patch that reads "1984/ Olympic Team/ Los Angeles/ USA" with the Olympic Rings appearing under "USA" and with the an image of the US flag lining each side of the patch. The interior lining of the jacket has a repeating printed logo that reads "USA" with the Olympic Rings underneath. Stitched into the right interior pocket of the blazer is a patch that reads "Made Exclusively for the/ 1984 Olympic Team/ By Levi Strauss & Co." Attached to the left lapel of the blazer is a pin that reads "World Class Boxer" with a cartoon eagle in boxing attire attached. Holyfield would go on to win the Bronze Medal in the Light Heavyweight division at the 1984 Olympics. Size 42 Long. Accompanied by a framed color copy of an image of Holyfield wearing the blazer and standing with then-sitting US President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. Image Overall, 20 by 22 inches, framed Categories: Evander Holyfield
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-11-30
