1962 Green Bay Packers Gold Money Clip from The Bud Lea Collection....

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1962 Green Bay Packers Gold Money Clip from The Bud Lea Collection. There is no question that the legendary coach Vince Lombardi was a stickler for hard work and leaving it all out on the field. But let there be no mistake, if his teams won, he believed they should be rewarded. Throughout the championship years, Lombardi distributed television sets, radios, mink stoles and countless pieces of jewelry to the players, friends and family members for their winning ways and successful attitudes. Offered here is one of the most desirable and attractive Lombardi gifts that was given to famed journalist Bud Lea after the team won the 1962 NFL Championship Game. Presented in sparkling 12 karat gold filled material, the superb money clip measures at 1x2" and displays the team's football player logo and "Green Bay Packers 1962 World Champs" around the football design. 33 grams. Letter of provenance from the Lea family.

More Information: The Bud Lea Collection
Bud Lea was a celebrated sports journalist and the leading voice covering the Green Bay Packers for decades. Working for the Milwaukee Sentinel, Lea’s sharp insights and detailed reporting brought the Packers' triumphs and struggles to life for fans across Wisconsin and beyond. He became known for his deep knowledge of the team’s history, its evolving strategies, and its standout players, making him one of the most respected reporters on the Packers beat. Lea’s career spanned a golden era for the Packers, including the Vince Lombardi-led championship teams of the 1960s. His columns captured not only game results but also the personalities and culture that defined the Packers organization. Even after his retirement, Lea’s influence on Packers journalism remained, as he set a high standard for thoughtful, well-researched sports reporting. His legacy continues to inspire sports journalists and Green Bay faithful alike.