VINTAGE CARDS & CERTIFIED SIGNATURES XXIII
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1996 AUTHENTIC ATLANTA OLYMPIC TORCH!!
1996 Atlanta Olymipic Torches are one of the most sought after Olympic collectible items mostly due to Muhammad Ali's iconic walk to officially start the games! Some consider this moment to be one of the most enduring in the history of sport!
The torches were designed by Malcolm Grear and featured 22 aluminum "reeds" intended to represent the number of times that the Games had been held. A gold-plated band towards the base of the torch features the names of all 20 host cities up to and including Atlanta while the logo is etched into another band near the top. The handle, made of Georgia hardwood, is found near the center of the 76 centimeters (30 in) torch. Total weight 1,600 grams (56 oz.). This Particular torch is in unused condition with all working parts in order! Overall, condition lands at Near Mint to Mint!.
1996 AUTHENTIC ATLANTA OLYMPIC TORCH!!
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