Malcolm DeMille Auctions Arnold Palmer Sculpture to Support ALS Los Angeles

Sports sculptor Malcolm DeMille is auctioning his original Arnold Palmer sculptural trophy on eBay to benefit ALS Los Angeles. "The Mentor" bronze is one of three in existence, and was first commissioned by Wal-Mart for the First Tee at Pebble Beach golf tounament in 2004.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 12, 2006 -- Sports sculptor and jeweler Malcolm DeMille has placed his original bronze Arnold Palmer sculpture, “The Mentor,” up for auction on eBay, with 50% or the final sale price earmarked to the ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter (ALSALA).
   
The auction ends Sunday, February 19, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. PST, and can be viewed at the following link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:31&item=8763627596

“The Mentor” sculptural trophy was first designed for Wal-Mart’s First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in 2004, and approved by Mr. Palmer himself. Arnie is shown teaching youngsters in the fine art of putting. The figures of Palmer and the youngsters measure 9" high (or 1/8 scale), and are fitted onto a 13" diameter by 5" high wood and marble base. The overall height is just above 16 inches.

Only three “Mentor” sculptures exist today. One was awarded to Hale Irwin upon winning the 2005 First Tee Open; another to Craig Stadler after his 2004 tournament victory. The piece in the auction is the third.

Malcolm DeMille (http://www.mdemille.com) is golf’s prize maker, the creator of those striking trophies seen so often on the 18th green. Prominent tournaments in which Mr. DeMille’s championship sculptures are awarded include the Nissan Los Angeles Open, the Buick Invitational, the John Deere Classic and Battle at the Bridges. His money clips and jewelry are staples at the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup.

ALSLA (http://www.alsala.org) is a non-profit organization, which seeks to provide meaningful assistance for persons with ALS, their families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in the Greater Los Angeles area

BaseballSavvy.com (http://www.baseballsavvy.com) is a Los Angeles-based periodical, and is the eBay host for the auction.

Contact:

Howard Cole, Managing Editor
BaseballSavvy.com
310-226-2831
http://www.baseballsavvy.com

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