Bid Online on Proxibid for a Piece of MLB History

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr. 3, 2012 - Omaha, NE—April 2, 2012—Considered the “heart and soul” of the New York Yankees, Thurman Munson was the most valuable catcher in team history. Among many other accomplishments, Munson is the only Yankee to ever win both the “Rookie of the Year” and “Most Valuable Player” awards and led the Yankees to three consecutive World Series, winning two of them as the first team captain since Lou Gehrig 40 years before. On Saturday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, bidders can take home a piece of MLB and Yankee history when Munson’s 1977 Mercedes Benz 450 SL cruises across the auction block on Proxibid (http://www.proxibid.com), the world’s largest real auction marketplace, with simultaneous live bidding through iBid Auctions, LLC. Live bidding for all other collectable items begins at Noon Eastern. To view the complete catalog and to place pre-bids, visit http://www.proxibid.com/ibid.

Munson’s 1977 Mercedes Benz 450 SL was given to him by the New York Yankees in appreciation for his contributions to the team and his incredible athletic achievements. It is a true collector’s piece, custom detailed with Yankee pinstripes, baseball insignia and Thurman Munson’s initials. The car, in pristine condition, is a car collector and Yankees fanatic’s dream.

A number of other collectible, exotic and classic cars and motorcycles will also be featured in April 14’s auction, including the 1967 Ford Mustang hardtop that was previously owned by Republican presidential hopeful and former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. All tickets sold in the live auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience through hope, strength and joy.

“Bidders will not want to miss the chance to own a piece of baseball history,” said Rich Bodmer of iBid Auctions. “Yankees fans from the East Coast to the West Coast can bid online for Munson’s Mercedes and many other fine collectors’ pieces with astounding ease and efficiency through Proxibid. We are thrilled to partner with them as we recognize a legendary player in America’s favorite pastime.”

For more information, to view the complete catalog and to place your pre-bids, please visit www.proxibid.com/ibid.

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About Proxibid
Omaha-based Proxibid brings auctioneers and bidders together for a world-class online auction experience.  Since 2002, the Company has worked with more than 2,500 auctioneers to bring more than 35,000 auctions to a global, online audience.  With registered bidders from more than 190 countries, no other provider in the industry connects more buyers and sellers than Proxibid.  The Company’s proprietary live Internet bidding service and Web site were developed by auctioneers and industry-leading professionals to provide our bidders with the most user-friendly and comprehensive online auction experience possible.  

Proxibid’s customer service and support is unmatched in the industry.  The company’s toll-free support center is open before, during and after every live auction, and is staffed with bi-lingual auction specialists who assist both bidders and auctioneers.  For more information about Proxibid, please visit us online at www.proxibid.com.

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