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Basketball
9174. 1970–71 Topps Basketball High-Grade Partial
Set (156/175). High-grade partial set (156/175) of 1970–71 Topps basketball cards, grading overall at 10% NM-MT, 75% NM, and 15% EX-MT. Though missing the key rookies, this is a sharp, high-grade assemblage of commons, short prints, minor stars, and several Hall of Famers. Highlights include: #31 Lucius Allen, #86 Don Nelson, #112 John Havlicek AS, #114 Oscar Robertson AS, #120 Walt Frazier, #130 Connie Hawkins, #140 Bill Cunningham, #143 Jo Jo White, #148 Jerry Sloan, #150 Willis Reed, #173 Playoff Game 6 (Chamberlain), and #175 Knicks Celebrate. Missing #s are: 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 13, 20, 24, 50, 65, 70, 72, 75, 100, 101, 106, 107, 123, and 160. Starting Bid $200
9175. 1987-88 Fleer Sticker #2 Michael Jordan SGC NM/MT+ 92.
Graded by SGC NM/MT+ 92. A pack-fresh example of Jordan’s second-year sticker, well-centered with sharp corners, clean edges, and bright colors in Fleer’s classic red, white, and blue motif. A superb specimen of the Chicago Bulls legend. Starting Bid $200 9176. 1996 Topps #138 Kobe Bryant RC PSA 9. Graded by PSA MINT
9. A great example of Kobe Bryant’s classic Topps rookie card, a modern classic that shows him driving through the lane for the Los Angeles Lakers; the biography on the back foretells his greatness: “Why are scouts so confident Kobe can adapt to the NBA? Excellent grades; the experience of traveling with a father (Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant) who played 16 years of pro ball; and a scoring average of 30.7 PPG.” Well-centered with sharp corners and vivid colors. Starting Bid $200
Graded by PSA GEM-MT 10. A prime example of Kobe Bryant’s classic Topps rookie card, which shows the Black Mamba driving to the hoop against a hapless Timberwolves defender during his first season in the NBA. Well-centered, white borders, and sharp bright colors that leap off the card. Starting Bid $200
9178. Red Auerbach Document Signed. DS, signed
“Arnold Auerbach,” nine pages, 8.5 x 10.75, September 12, 1980. A rookie or veteran “Two or More Seasons” NBA ‘Uniform Player Contract,’ between the Boston Celtics and Wayne Kreklow for the term of two years. Signed at the bottom of the seventh page in blue ballpoint by Auerbach, who also signs an addendum listing Kreklow’s two-year salary at $115,000. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
9179. Red Auerbach and Don Chaney Document Signed. DS, signed “Arnold Auerbach” and “Donald R. Chaney,” nine pages, 8.5 x 10.75, September 14, 1979. A veteran single season NBA ‘Uniform Players Contract,’ between the Boston Celtics and Don Chaney “for the term of one year from the 1st day of September 1979.” Signed at the bottom of the seventh page in blue ballpoint by Auerbach and in black ink by Chaney, with both also signing an addendum listing Chaney’s salary at $150,000. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Worn by ‘Larry Legend’ in 1991
9180. Larry Bird Game-Worn Converse Conquest Sneakers Signed Game-Worn Sneakers. Converse Star
Conquest basketball sneakers personally worn by Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird during a game in the 1991 regular season, size 13–13.5, black/white, with the original black laces. In very good condition, with expected heavy wear and scuffing from use; the midsole to left sneaker partially disintegrated and back of sole detached, and some cracking and separation to midsole on right sneaker. Accompanied by an official shoe worksheet and a letter of opinion from MEARS Authentication. In the long and storied history of the NBA, only three players have ever won the league’s regular season MVP award three consecutive years: Bill Russell (1961, 1962, 1963), Wilt Chamberlain (1966, 1967, 1968), and Larry Bird (1984, 1985, 1986). Starting Bid $300
9181. Kobe Bryant and 2012 USA Olympic Team Signed
Basketball. Limited edition official Nike Team USA Olympic Team basketball, numbered 149/325, signed in black felt tip on the panels by several members of the team, including: Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kevin Love, Deron Williams, Tyson Chandler, Mike Krzyzewski, Nate McMillan, Jerry Colangelo, Jim Boeheim, and Mike D’antoni. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ellis Dawson of Team USA Basketball, who certifies that “each signature on this 2012 Autographed Men’s Olympic Team Ball is hand written and authentic.” Starting Bid $200
K. C. Jones, a Celtics great and 12-time NBA champion, tenders his resignation to Red Auerbach
9182. K. C. Jones Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page,
8.5 x 11, Boston Celtics Basketball Club letterhead, September 20, 1967. Brief letter to Celtics General Manager Red Auerbach, in full: “This is to inform you of my voluntary retirement from the Boston Celtics Basketball Club, effective September 20, 1967.” In fine condition. Accompanied by Western Union telegram from Auerbach to NBA Commissioner J. Walter Kennedy, dated October 13, 1967, requesting that he place Jones on the “Voluntary Retired List.” Starting Bid $200
9183. Michael Jordan Autographs Domain Name (www. MichaelJordanAutographs.
com). With Michael Jordan’s popularity and memorabilia prices at an all time high, now is the opportunity to parlay Jordan’s memorabilia into a potentially profit-making venture. Offered here is the domain name rights to www.michaeljordanautographs. com. Our consignor has set up a demo website to showcase possible uses for the future owner: whether building a site or business devoted to authentication, auctions, history, or cards, the sky is the limit for content ideas and potential profit-making opportunities for a savvy internet entrepreneur and/or Jordan enthusiast. Content and design on the demo website are for demonstration purposes only and not included with the auction. Auction is for the rights to the domain name www.michaeljordanautographs.com only. It is currently registered through GoDaddy with an expiration date of 12/13/2021; the buyer will be responsible for transfer fees and future registration fees. Starting Bid $300
Rare letter from the born again “Pistol Pete,” written a month before his passing
9184. ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich Autograph Letter Signed
Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Agape, ‘Pistol’ Pete, 7, John 14:27,” one page, 8 x 10, Pistol Pete Enterprises letterhead, November 27, 1987. Letter to Ron Buchinski, in full: “Thank you for your encouraging letter. God is so good and so merciful. He has touched your life and mine. Maybe, Ron, a day will come that you and I can get together and have fellowship. I would love to hear of how God has used you as you have made yourself available to Him. If not, well, we have eternity. May His joy and peace be the filling of fullness for you, brother. Thanks again.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope and by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A remarkable letter from a true legend of the hardwood, written roughly a month before his tragic passing. Starting Bid $200
9185. Bill Russell Document Signed. DS, signed “William F.
Russell,” nine pages, 8.25 x 10.75, September 24, 1975. An NBA singleseason ‘Uniform Player Contract’ between the Seattle SuperSonics and player Al Carlson. Signed at the bottom of the seventh page in black ballpoint by Bill Russell as the team’s general manager. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
