Vanderbilt Athletics is hosting a special online auction featuring unique and historic Commodore memorabilia.
Beginning Friday, Aug. 31, fans can bid on a number of items by visiting Vanderbilt’s auction page here. The auction will remain live until Friday, Sept. 14, at 5:00 p.m. CT.
The list of auction items includes:
Authentic Vanderbilt Baseball locker
Vanderbilt baseball lockers formerly located in the Commodores’ baseball facility, which was renovated in 2016. The lockers have been used by former Vanderbilt baseball stars, including those now playing in Major League Baseball. Each locker is made of wood and measures 2′ by 3′ by 6′.
Quantity: 2
Starting bid: $200
Increment: $100
NCAA Tournament bowling pin
This bowling pin was used during the 2018 NCAA Bowling Tournament. On April 14, Vanderbilt defeated McKendree in the championship match to claim the 2018 NCAA Championship at Tropicana Lanes in St. Louis.
Quantity: 1
Starting bid: $100
Increment: $50
Memorial Gym floor
This item is a 12” by 12” section of the historic hardwood floor from Memorial Gym, saved during the floor’s renovation in 2008.
Quantity: 5
Starting bid: $200 per piece (fixed price)
Vanderbilt “Deep Water” football helmet
These helmets were a key piece of Vanderbilt’s alternate “Deep Water” uniforms under head coach Derek Mason. The Commodores wore the “Deep Water” uniforms during their 45-34 victory over Tennessee on Nov. 26, 2016, a win that clinched a bowl bid for the program for the first time since 2013.
Quantity: 10
Starting bid: $1200 per helmet (fixed price)
Auction winners will be contacted by Vanderbilt University staff two business days after payment has been confirmed to coordinate pick-up of specific auction items. For questions related to the auction, please contact Emma Geracioti at (615) 322-6085.
