[78-L] Yes, Trigger, Bullet and Buttermilk were sold..whoa, Nellybelle!

[David Lennick]

> *Subject:* Fwd: Roy Rogers Museum closed for good
>
>>
>> *Roy Rogers Museum closed for good*
>>
>> The Roy Rogers Museum has closed its doors for good.
>>
>> A time in history, never to be seen again, but what a ride it was.
>>
>> HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!
>>
>> THOSE WERE THE DAYS, MY FRIEND!
>>
>> The Roy Rogers Museum in Branson , MO has closed its doors forever. The
>> contents of the museum were sold at a public auction. Roy Rogers told his
>> son, if the museum ever operates at a loss, close it and sell the contents.
>> He complied. Here is a partial listing of some of the items that were sold at
>> auction……
>>
>> *
>> *Roy's 1964 Bonneville sold for $254,500, it was estimated to sell between
>> 100 and 150 thousand dollars.
>>
>> Description: Description: cid:X.MA1.1322707355 at aol.com
>>
>> His script book from the January 14,1953 episode of "This Is Your Life" sold
>> for $10,000 (EST. $800-$1,000).
>>
>> A collection of signed baseballs (Pete Rose, Duke Snyder and other greats)
>> sold for $3,750.
>>
>> A collection of signed bats (Yogi Berra, Enos Slaughter, Bob Feller and
>> others) sold for $2,750.
>>
>> Trigger's saddle and bridle sold for $386,500 (EST. 100-150 K).
>>
>> One of many of Roy 's shirts sold for $16,250 and one of his many cowboy hats
>> sold for $17,500.
>>
>> Description: Description: cid:X.MA2.1322707355 at aol.com
>>
>>
>> One set of boot spurs sold for $10,625. (He never used a set of spurs on
>> Trigger).
>>
>> A life size shooting gallery sold for $27,500.
>>
>> Various chandeliers sold from $6,875 to $20,000. Very unique and artistic in
>> their western style.
>>
>> A signed photograph by Don Larsen taken during his perfect game in the world
>> series against the Dodgers on Oct. 8, 1953, along with a signed baseball to
>> Roy from Don, sold for $2,500.
>>
>> Two fabulous limited edition BB guns in their original boxes with numerous
>> photos of Roy, Dale, Gabby and Pat sold for $3,750.
>>
>> A collection of memorabilia from his shows entertaining the troops in Vietnam
>> sold for $938. I never knew he was there. His flight jacket sold for $7,500.
>>
>> Description: Description: cid:X.MA3.1322707355 at aol.com
>>
>> His set of dinner ware plates and silverware sold for $11,875. The Bible they
>> used at the dinner table every night sold for $8,750.
>>
>> One of several of his guitars sold for $27,500.
>>
>> Nellybelle sold for $116,500.
>>
>> Description: Description: cid:X.MA4.1322707355 at aol.com
>>
>> A fabulous painting of Roy , Dale, Pat, Buttermilk, Trigger and Bullet sold
>> for $10,625.
>>
>> One of several sets of movie posters sold for $18,750.
>>
>> A black and white photograph of Gene Autry with a touching inscription from
>> Gene to Roy sold for $17,500.
>>
>> A Republic Productions Poster bearing many autographs of the people that
>> played in Roy 's movies sold for $11,875.
>>
>> Dale's horse, Buttermilk (whose history is very interesting) sold below the
>> presale estimate for $25,000. (EST. 30-40 K).
>>
>> Description: Description: cid:X.MA5.1322707355 at aol.com
>>
>>
>> Bullet sold for $35,000 (EST. 10-15 K). He was their real pet.
>>
>> Dale's parade saddle, estimated to sell between 20-30 K, sold for $104,500.
>>
>> One of many pairs of Roy 's boots sold for $21,250.
>>
>> Trigger sold for $266,500.
>>
>> Description: Description: cid:X.MA6.1322707355 at aol.com
>>
>> Do you remember the 1938 movie The Adventures of Robin Hood, with Errol Flynn
>> and Olivia de Havilland? Well Olivia rode Trigger in that movie.
>> Trigger was bred on a farm co-owned by Bing Crosby. Roy bought Trigger on a
>> time payment plan for $2,500. Roy and Trigger made 188 movies together.
>> Trigger even outdid Bob Hope by winning an Oscar in the movie "Son of
>> Paleface" in 1953.
>>
>> It is extremely sad to see this era lost forever. Despite the fact that Gene
>> and Roy 's movies, as well as those of other great characters, can be bought
>> or rented for viewing, today's kids would rather spend their time playing
>> video games. Today it takes a very special pair of parents to raise their
>> kids with the right values and morals. These were the great heroes of our
>> childhood, and they did teach us right from wrong and how to have and show
>> respect for each other and the animals that share this earth.
>>
>> You and I were born at the right time. We were able to grow up with these
>> great people even if we never met them. In their own way they taught us
>> patriotism and honor, we learned that lying and cheating were bad, and sex
>> wasn't as important as love. We learned how to suffer through disappointment
>> and failure and work through it. Our lives were drug free.
>>
>> So it's good-bye to Roy and Dale, Gene and Hoppy, The Lone Ranger and Tonto.
>> Farewell to Sky King and Superman and Sgt. Friday. Thanks to Captain
>> Kangaroo, Mr. Rogers and Captain Noah and all those people whose lives
>> touched ours, and made them better.
>>
>> Description: Description: cid:X.MA7.1322707355 at aol.com
>>
>> It was a great ride through childhood.
>>
>> HAPPY TRAILS MY FRIENDS
>>
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