BSA Boy Scout Silver Buffalo Award 1967 Biggie Munn

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YOU ARE BIDDING ON: Truly a rare item. If my math is correct only 664 of these awards exhist. Since 1925 only 3-10 people a year receive the award. This one was given to Biggie Munnin 1967. A very rare and truly unique piece. The Buffalo is in great shape and shows no wear. It has the triangular hanger and the original ribbon. The ribbon is still the original color but could be ironed to straighted it out. It also has a slight markings about an inch above the buffalo, not bad at all but noticeable.T are two links below, one that shows everyone one received the award and the year. If you look at 1967 you will see Biggie Munn's name. The next link has direct quotes in Sports Illustrated from Biggie Munn, whom this award was given to. A great piece of history you can print and add to your collection. A letter of authenticity from the estate of Biggie Munn can come with your item if requested. We are glad to offer this as a 100% guarantee of this items authenticity. The letter can be generalized or made out to the winner personally.I will insure this item at my expense due to the scarcity and rarity of it, I feel more comfortable making sure it's insured when mailed. Please email with any questions. THANKS. /awards/silverbuffalo.aspx http://vault./vault/article/magazine/MAG1135454/index.htm From the above linked article. Under his portrait that hangs in his home in East Lansing , Biggie Munn , Michigan State athletic director, has had inscribed, "The difference between good and great is a little extra effort." Biggie is proud of his achievements. But last week, in Pittsburgh , he received what he feels is the award of his career. "I've been elected to three football Halls of Fameâe"the National, the Minnesota and the Michiganâe"" Biggie declared, "but when I received the Boy Scouts ' highest honor, the Silver Buffalo, it topped them all. I have made a thrilling clean sweep. I received the Silver Beaver in 1945, the Silver Antelope in 1961 and now this. I can't describe my joy." Biggie's BIO: To this day Biggie is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history -and he retired from coaching over 50 years ago. In the past few weeks we have had (and will be having) Also up for auction you can see the other exclusive Biggie Munn items we have: including watches, original pictures, cuff links, a ring and much more. Great items for any MSU or Michigan State University collector. Many items span the 1954 and 1966 Rose Bowls and the multiple National Championships that Biggie ruled over as either coach or AD. ABOUT THE SILVER BUFFALO FROM THE MAIN SCOUTING WEBSITE The Silver Buffalo Award, created in 1925, is bestowed upon those who give truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. This award, Scouting's highest commendation, recognizes the invaluable contributions that outstanding American men and women render to youth. The service must be national in character and can be directly connected with the BSA or independent of the movement.The first Silver Buffalo Award was conferred upon Lord Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement and Chief Scout of the World. Other award recipients have included aviator Charles A. Lindbergh; artist Norman Rockwell, well-known for his many Scouting paintings; General Colin L. Powell; Apollo 13 commander James A. Lovell Jr.; artist and film producer Walt Disney; baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron; entertainer Bob Hope; Marian Anderson, first African American singer to appear at the Metropolitan Opera; football coach Vince Lombardi; Carlos P. Romulo, Pulitzer Prize-winner and cofounder, Boy Scouts of the Philippines; Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon; Dr. Ralph Bunche, former U.N. mediator and Nobel Peace Prize winner; cartoonist Charles M. Schulz; Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund; and 13 presidents of the United States. Enjoy your bidding on this piece of history and if you... read more

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