Elston Howard Retired #32--Monument Park-Yankee Stadium Ex-Halper Collection--Howards Retired #32 and Plaque Start Price USD 8,995.00 Current Price USD 8,995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 Location Long Island, New York See more about 'Elston Howard Retired #32--Monument Park-Yankee Stadium' Description   With the closing of Yankee Stadium at the end of the current season, memorabilia from the historic ballpark will be coveted by many.  Well, here is your chance to pick up a super item that everyone you know will be the envy of: An actual retired number of a former Yankee legend, Elston Howard, that was alongside Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle and DiMaggio for many years in Monument Park.    Pinstriped circle with Ellie's #32 in center measures 23 1/2", and is mounted on a blue background that is 28 x 32".  In frame with name above, and “Original Emblem From Monument Park At Yankee Stadium” below.  The plaque, which was on a podium setting in foreground of retired numbers, measures 18 x 24" and is framed as well.  Both are in Excellent condition overall.  This one went up in 1984, after the classy Howard had passed away.    See my photos below what Monument Park looked like when this number was up, and the one of what the hallowed area looks like now. SERIOUS OFFERS ONLY for this important piece of Yankee memorabilia.  This was sold thru Real Legends.com in 2001, after Monument Park was redone.  Obviously, Barry Halper was able to get his hands on this through his strong Yankee connections.  Includes Letter of Authenticity on Real Legends.com letterhead (Barry Halper's items), signed by Ceil Kunath, the wife of longtime Yankee sign painter, Richard Kunath.  I am selling this fantastic Yankees piece for a major Bomber collector in the area.  See the other two retired numbers up at the moment.  Shipping to be determined after auction's end based on purchaser's location.  I accept checks and money orders for payment.      Place a Bid!