Famous Faces, Watch Auction For Charity

New York, Tourneau, Feb 24, 1999

LOT 70

TOURNEAU - Commemorative model. Donated by Don Shula

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Sold: USD 500

Stainless steel, centre second, water-resistant to 20 atm., ,=x gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date and flexible bracelet. The case is polished and satined, screwed winding-crown. White dial with the polychrome logo of The Dolphin of !:? Miami and "Perfect Season" dedication. Tritium-coated steel hands. Engraved on the back: "Don Shula 1999". With fitted box. Diam. 37 mm. Est. ***


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Don Shula On July 26, 1997 Don Shula capped an illustrious career when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Shula's unanimous election in his first year of eligibility to the Hall was the ultimate honor in a career full of record setting accomplishments. Shula 's record as head coach of the Miami Dolphins (1970-1995) and before that as head coach of the Baltimore Colts (1963-1969) is unmatched in National Football League history. Shula won Super Bowl Titles in 1972 and 1973, one of only four coaches in NFL history to win consecutive Super Bowls. During Shula's tenure with the Miami Dolphins-from the time he replaced George Wilson on February 18, 1970 to become the franchise's second-ever head coach, through his final season in 1995, his wining percentage of .658 (257-133-2) during that time was the best record in all professionals sports. The Dolphins either won or shared first place in the AFC East 15 times in the 26 years under Shula, and reached the playoffs 16 times. Miami Heart Research Institute was chartered in 1944 as the Miami Heart Institute and i mmediately established itself as the nation's first heart hospital research and educational center. The Institute became a world-class medical resource center of first choice for thousands, not only in the U.S., but throughout the world. The mission of Miami Heart Research hnstitute is to lead the way in the advancement of cardiovascular medicine through a partnering of research and education. The Miami Heart Research Institute is highly regarded in the medical community for its pioneering work in the study of heart disease and its risk factors. The Research Division aggressively employs a unique blend of scientific and clinical research in studying the causes, effects and prevention of coronary heart disease. Findings of many of the studies sponsored by Miami Heart Research Institute are published in prestigious scientific and clinical journals as well as presented at international medical conferences. For further information about Miami Heart Research Institute, contact: Marlene Berg 801 Arthur Godfrey Road, Fifth Floor Miami Beach, Florida 33140 Tel. (305) 535-3681