Volume 33 I Issue 2 I 2016 I ISSN 0954-2183
TORCH BEARER Official publication of the Society of Olympic Collectors
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Contents July 2016
Editorial 26
Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali 27
Carlo Pedersoli aka Bud Spencer 35
New Issue: Jiri Daler: Czech Republic 40 New Issue: Rio 2016: Hong Kong 41 New Issue: Rio 2016: Hungary 42 New Issue: Rio 2016: Isle of Man 43 New Issue: Rio 2016: Israel 44 New Issue: Rio 2016: Luxembourg 45 New Issue: Rio 2016: Monaco 46 New Issue: Rio 2016: The Netherlands 47 New Issue: Rio 2016: New Zealand 48 New Issue: Rio 2016: Serbia 49 New Issue: Pierre de Coubertin: Spain 50
Hockey in the Olympics, free display 52
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In this issue we remember two former Olympians who died in June this year. They were both heavyweight entertainers that could not fail to make you smile whenever they appeared on television. Due to extensive video recordings of both Muhammad Ali and Bud Spencer we can always revisit our memories of them and it will always be a pleasure to do so.
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26 Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali by Mike Pagomenos
On 3rd June 2016 the boxing gold medallist formerly known as Cassius Clay died, aged 74, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Muhammad Ali's life has been documented so extensively that there is nothing that I can add. However, I thought it would be nice to view some of the souvenirs that remind us of when he was called Cassius Clay for his achievement in Rome in 1960.
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1996 Nicaragua gold medallist miniature sheet.
28 2000 Turkmenistan souvenir sheet commemorating his life.
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Be aware that there are many vendors of Rome 1960 boxing tickets that associate any boxing ticket with Cassius Clay and the light heavyweight competition. However, light heavyweight competition tickets are easily identifiable because they clearly show 'Classe II' on the ticket.
Czeslaw Slania was a world renowned Polish engraver who engraved stamps and bank notes for many countries around the world. This particular label of Cassius Clay is part of his World Champion Boxers set of labels which comprised 23 world champion boxers plus Slania himself as the 24th label. 1964 Cassius Clay label The 24th label was engraved by the engraver Piotr engraved by Slania from his Naszarkowski to honour Slania after his death. World Champion Boxers set
33 CASSIUS CLAY & SKEETER MCCLURE 1960: • AMERICAN BOXERS p CLAY AND MCCLURE WIN GOLD MEDALS AT THE ROME OLYMPICS.
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1960 Rome, United States numismatic souvenir with President Lincoln one cent coin in card. 34 Carlo Pedersoli aka Bud Spencer by Mike Pagomenos
On 27th June 2016 Carlo Pedersoli died, aged 86, in Rome, Italy. He was the first Italian to swim the 100m freestyle in under one minute and competed for Italy in the semi-finals of that event at both Helsinki 1952 and Melbourne 1956. He also participated at Rome 1960. Like the Olympian swimmer Johnny Weissmuller he too became a much-loved actor. Carlo's stage name was 'Bud Spencer'. He starred in many movies together with Terence Hill.
Carlo was a multi-talented individual who competed internationally in both swimming and water polo. He studied chemistry and law at university. He became a famous actor, film producer and director. As evidenced in his movies he could drive or pilot virtually any vehicle.
Carlo not only drove motorcycles and trucks since he could pilot airplanes and helicopters. He founded a successful airline called Mistral Air in 1981 which is now owned by Poste Italiane and TNT. Since 2007 the airline was contracted by the Holy See in the Vatican to fly pilgrims to holy sites around the world. He also engaged in political campaigns.
He was a very popular and charismatic individual who was much loved in Italy and internationally through his entertaining movies.
35 Carlo Pedersoli wearing Italian national squad tracksuit in 1952.
Collecting Carlo Pedersoli souvenirs is similar to collecting Johnny Weissmuller. There are many posters for the movies he directed, produced and starred in which were distributed internationally in many different languages. There are also many autographed photographs, posters, postcards, magazines and books predominantly in the Italian language.
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38 Photograph of Carlo Pedersoli as 'Bud Spencer autographed by 'Bud Spencer.
Terence Hill and Bud Spencer from 'Double Trouble' movie poster. 39 New Issue: Jiri Daler: Czech Republic
To commemorate Jiri Daler's achievements in Olympic cycling Olympsport has issued a souvenir sheet of commemorative labels and a cover signed by Jiri Daler and dated 8 April 2016. He competed at Tokyo 1964 and Mexico 1968. He won a gold medal in the 4000m individual pursuit in 1964.
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40 New Issue: Rio 2016: Hong Kong, China
Four new stamps issued by Hongkong Post on 5 August 2016. This set of four stamps employs the yellow, green, blue and red of the five-ring Olympic logo as background colours. Three stamps portray the Olympic events in which the Hong Kong, China Delegation has won or participated, namely, Cycling and Athletics ($1.70), Table Tennis and Badminton ($2.90), and Windsurfing and Swimming ($3.70), while the remaining stamp depicts the two newly introduced sports of Rugby and Golf ($5). Further details for this set, FDCs, souvenir sheet and presentation pack at: www.hongkongpost.hk .
The SOC thanks Ellis Kwan for keeping the society updated with information on this new issue.
41 New Issue: Rio 2016: Hungary
On 13 July 2016 Hungary issued two stamps for Rio 2016.
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12 New Issue: Rio 2016: Isle of Man
On 30 May 2016 the Isle of Man Post issued a Team GB souvenir sheet for Rio 2016.
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43 New Issue: Rio 2016: Israel
On 19 June 2016 Israel issued a set of three stamps and a FDC for Rio 2016. These stamps depict the sports of triple jump (athletics), judo and RS:X windsurfing.
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45 New Issue: Rio 2016: Monaco
On 20 May 2016 La Poste de Monaco issued a single stamp and FDC for Rio 2016.
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46 New Issue: Rio 2016: The Netherlands
On 27 July 2016 the Dutch Post Office issued three stamps on a web-enabled miniature sheet supporting TeamNL for Rio 2016. The barcode can be scanned with your mobile phone to divert you to the TeamNL website with information on the participants and medallists.
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New Issue: Rio 2016: Serbia
On 22 June 2016 Serbia issued four stamps including two in a special souvenir sheet for Rio 2016.
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4 New Issue: Pierre de Coubertin: Spain
Four new commemorative covers issued and offered for sale in Spain by AICO member UEFO (the Spanish Union of Olympic Philately) and issued in June 2016.
These four covers illustrate the founder of the International Olympic Committee and sport two different commemorative postmarks, one for Madrid and one for Barcelona. They can be purchased from Mr Pablo Galan via email at [email protected] or by post: Mr Pablo Galan, Calle Hernan Cortes, 5 , 1° - 39003 Santander, Spain. The price for each cover is 6 Euros.
The SOC thanks Christophe Ait-Braham for keeping the society updated with information on this new issue.
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51 Tuesday 2 August - Thursday 25 August 2016 Free display in the foyer at Surrey History Centre during normal opening times
Preview event: Tuesday 2 August - 6 - 7.30pm Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6ND
2016 is an exciting Olympic year with the Games taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 5 to 21 August 2016 and the Paralympics in September. To celebrate, Surrey History Centre is delighted to welcome a special Olympics display by the Woking based Hockey Museum.
Hockey has been in the Olympics for over 100 years and many of the Olympic players have links to Surrey. This display will showcase some of the amazing Olympic artefacts from their collection including 1908 gold, 1948 silver and 2012 bronze medals won by Surrey men and women.
The Hockey Museum is hosting an exclusive preview event to launch the display on Tuesday 2 August, 6pm - 7.30pm at Surrey History Centre. If you would like to attend please contact The Hockey Museum - [email protected] or phone 07718 385804.
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