#8326 • Elvis Presley's Teddy Bear Gifted to Army Friends

Part of Legends of Hollywood & Music Auction (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $15,000-$20,000 Elvis Presley's Stuffed Teddy Bear Gifted to Army Friends Reba & Wallace Hoover W/Letter of Authenticity From Graceland, Photos, & Other Documentation - This stuffed bear was given to Reba and Wallace Hoover by Elvis Presley. Elvis was drafted to the Army in 1958, along with friends Rex Mansfield and Wallace Hoover. According to Reba Hoover, in March 1959 while she and her husband were stationed in Germany, they were friends with Elvis and were guests at his off base home. Reba was 7 months pregnant at the time, and noticed two teddy bears sitting on a table. Elvis told her to pic one bear to give to her baby once she was born. Rex Mansfield was also present at the time, and Reba and Wallace posed for a photo holding the bear, along with Elvis and Rex, with whom Elvis was goofing around, holding a knife above his head. This photo will be included with the lot, along with a photo of Reba and Wallace's daughter Rhonda, with her stuffed Teddy Bear. The bear will come with a Letter of Authenticity from Graceland, as well as a letter from Reba Hoover telling the story in her own words. The bear is in well loved condition, with the original blue bow faded over time. The teddy bear measures approx. 9.75" in height.