United Way of Union County – United Way of Union County
Auction Ends: Oct 26, 2009 09:00 PM EDT

Sports Memorabilia

Blaine Wilson Autographed Picture

Item Number
719
Sold
5 USD to happyptr
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

This auction is for an autographed picture of Blaine Wilson. Donated by Intergrity Gymnastics and Cheerleading.

Blaine won his first World Championships medal at the 2003 Worlds when he helped the team to a silver-medal finish. Months later, at the 2004 Visa American Cup, Wilson tore his left biceps tendon, and vowed to return for the 2004 Olympic Games. His hard work and determination earned him a spot on the men's Olympic Team, and in Athens the team battled for a silver medal victory. Blaine Carew Wilson is the first man to win five consecutive national titles since USA Gymnastics was named the sport's National Governing Body, and the third man to win five consecutive U.S. all-around titles (or more) in gymnastics history. Wilson 's father started him in gymnastics at age four because he was so energetic. Wilson was a member of the 2000 and 1996 Olympic Team. Both teams placed fifth, the strongest Olympic Team showing since 1984. Wilson also finished fourth at the 1999 World Championships. He has completed his eligibility at Ohio State University , winning the Jesse Owens Award in 1997, presented by the Big Ten Conference to recognize its outstanding male athlete

Item Special Note

For the winning bidder:  Upon the conclusion of the auction, the credit card you used to register for bidding will be charged for the winning bid amount.  Item will be available for pick-up during normal business hours at the United Way office, located at 232 N. Main Street in Marysville, Ohio.  The winning bidder may choose to have the item shipped via U.S. Mail by indicating so via e-mail upon conclusion of the auction.  The cost of shipping will be added to the credit card charge. 

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