EBTH is proud to present the Jim and Pat Host sports memorabilia collection. A native of Kane, Pennsylvania, Jim Host attended the University of Kentucky earning a baseball scholarship in the late 1950s, graduating in 1961. Majoring in Radio Arts, Jim participated in the University of Kentucky’s WBKY Radio Station as a student while achieving his college degree. After graduating from Kentucky, Jim promoted tourism and founded Host Communications in 1974 while marketing football and basketball in the Bluegrass State. In the 1980 Host Communications expanded their marketing base retaining sponsors such as Coca-Cola and other successful American corporations. A renowned University of Kentucky alumni and fan, Jim’ and Pat’s collection entails basketball, football, and golf items from the Southeastern Conference, the University of Kentucky, and Olympics. With his charming wife Pat, Jim Host has interacted with dignitaries, coaches, sports announcers, and American Presidents during his illustrious career and life. Each lot will receive a Certificate of Authenticity stating that the item or items sold originated from the Jim and Pat Host Collection.
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