Dodge City of McKinney Auctions Authenticated Memorabilia benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation

Dec. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- Those of us who love sports, and cherish the memories that have allowed us to hang onto the dreams of our youth have an opportunity to take home a piece of history.

Known for the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty, and recently awarded by the Chrysler Corporation as the top North Texas Dealership in sales and customer service, Dodge City of McKinney is foregoing the biggest day of the year for automotive dealerships which is “Year End Close Out” and helping grant a special wish for a very special child January 2nd, 2013 by holding a silent auction from now until this exciting fun filled day.

And what a celebration it is going to be!  Dodge City of McKinney has joined forces with Make-A-Wish Foundation®, “The Drew Pearson Show”, and “1310 The Ticket”.  The whole day will have a star-studded group of celebrities making special appearances, bands, classic cars, Video Game Theater, and great food.  (1987 Heisman Winner, Tim Brown will make a visit at 12 Noon.)

The day will begin with The Ticket Live Call in Show from Dodge City of McKinney with several pieces of sports memorabilia provided for the silent auction, game tickets and other give-a-ways.  This will be one of the biggest events in all of Dallas/Ft. Worth, and will provide a great time for everyone.

Some of the authenticated memorabilia up for auction at Chrysler Jeep Dodge City of McKinney are:

Framed Items

Arnold Palmer 11x14
Barry Sanders 16x20
Bill Bates 8x10
Brett Favre 8x10
Cal Ripken 8x10
Dan Marino 8x10
DeMarco Murray 16x20
Derek Holland 8x10
Dick Butkus & Gale Sayers 8x10s w/ Bears logo
Dirk Nowitzki 8x10
Drew Pearson 8x10
Elvis Andrus 8x10
Hank Aaron Baseball Shadow Box
Jason Witten Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving jersey navy
Jimmy Johnson & Barry Switzer 8x10s w/ Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII & XXX Patches
Josh Hamilton 8x10
Magic Johnson 8x10
Michael Irvin 16x20
Michael Young & Ian Kinsler 16x20
Mike Modano 16x20
Robert Griffin III Baylor Bears jersey green
Roger Staubach & Bob Griese Time magazine w/ Super Bowl VI Patch & Ticket
Tom Landry 8x10
Tony Dorsett 16x20
Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys jersey white

Full Size Helmets

Cam Newton Carolina Panthers Riddell replica
Earl Campbell & Ricky Williams Texas Longhorns Schutt replica
Jason Witten Dallas Cowboys Riddell replica inscribed "No Helmet No Problem"
Robert Griffin III Heisman Trophy Riddell replica

Mini Helmets
Aaron Rodgers & Greg Jennings Green Bay Packers w/ cube
Adrian Peterson OU Sooners w/ cube
Colt McCoy Texas Longhorns mini helmet w/ cube
Randy White Dallas Cowboys w/ cube

Baseballs

David Murphy Rawlings Official Major League baseball w/ cube
Mike Napoli Rawlings Official Major League baseball w/ cube
Stan Musial Rawlings Official National League baseball w/ cube
Sammy Sosa baseball
Yu Darvish Official Major League baseball w/ cube

Miscellaneous Items

Ben Crenshaw golf ball w/ cube
Lee Trevino golf ball w/ cube
Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys jersey
Bill Bates Dallas Cowboys jersey
Von Miller Texas A&M Aggies stat jersey
Walt Garrison signed football
Senaca Wallace signed football
Jason Smith signed football
Original Texas Stadium seat signed Walt Garrison, Randy White, Drew Pearson

Items are on display at 700 S Central Expressway McKinney, TX 75070. These items will be auctioned off in a silent auction benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation North Texas Chapter.

Contact Jeff Thompson for online/phone bids

jthompson@dodgecityofmckinney.net or call 972-569-9650

The sole purpose of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, in order to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  The foundation wants to provide children with the hope for better times, the strength for the tough times and the joy to experience the present.  If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation for this great cause visit http://friends.wish.org/006-000/page/Jeff-Thompson/Let's-Make-A-Wish-Come-True.htm  or call Dodge City of McKinney at 972.569.9650.

“Providing the first wish of 2013 for the local Make-A-Wish Foundation is something we take very seriously.  We are honored to be in a position to provide this wish for someone in need of hope, and can wait to hold a celebration in their honor” states Jim Proctor, General Manager of Dodge City of McKinney.

To stay up to date on special guest confirmations & exciting new updates about this great event visit https://www.facebook.com/DodgeCityofMcKinney  
Dodge City of McKinney is located at 700 South Central Expressway in McKinney and has a wide variety of outstanding vehicles as well as a state-of-the-art auto repair center.  They truly care about their customers, and strive to deliver the best customer service in the industry.  “At Chrysler Jeep Ram Dodge City of McKinney, we understand that there are thousands of other dealers just a click away.  That's why we will do what it takes to earn your business” states Internet Director, Jeff “Bubba” Thompson.