This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/7/2009
Presented is an extremely rare two-figurine set issued in 1990 by Hartland, Inc. known as “the Confrontation.” The history section of the website www.hartlands.com offers this information: “In 1990 Hartland created six new statues; Roberto Clemente, Lou Gehrig, Dizzy Dean, Whitey Ford, Bob Feller and Ty Cobb and a 2 figurine set known as The Confrontation…Production was authorized to 10,000 of each. Actual production of each is believed to be… The Confrontation 20.” The set consists of a manager, reportedly molded after Sparky Anderson, and an umpire engaged in a heated debate. If they only made 20 then we feel rather privileged to be able to offer this one! Condition is MINT, with no evidence of repainting and just a few minor flecks of paint missing from the back of the umpire’s legs. Incredible!