Featured Items (Auction of April 18th, 2009)       Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price   71 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Rare Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls game worn uniform c.1996-97. Red mesh jersey retains its original "Bulls" team name across the front above #23 with the gold NBA logo patch sewn into the top left shoulder area. The back of the jersey features "Jordan" lettering above #23 both in black on white color design. Champion manufacturer's tagging is affixed to the tail front with size 46 indicated along with "Designed & Tailored Exclusively for Chicago Bulls" tagging with +3 body length and "96/97" year designation. Body fabric tagging and additional 3" Extra Body Length tagging are found inside the tail front. The jersey exhibits light general use and wash wear remaining in original unaltered condition. Signed across the reverse, "Michael Jordan 1996-97 Chicago Bulls". Matching shorts retain their original interior tagging inclusive of Champion manufacturer's label along with "Designed & Tailored Exclusively for Chicago Bulls" tagging with +2 Rise and +2 Inseam notation. Small period "23" is written in black marker on the Champion label indicative of Jordan's uniform number. Frankly stated, with the exception of Babe Ruth (with note to the time period in which he played), no other athlete has literally altered a sport as Michael Jordan has. With a truly unique combination of natural skill, raw talent, flare for the dramatic, and brutally tireless pursuit of perfection, Michael Jordan single handedly revolutionized the game of basketball. Jordan's career achievements are virtually unending including five regular-season MVPs (tied for second place with Bill Russell; only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has won more at six), six Finals MVPs (NBA record), and three All-Star MVPs. Jordan finished among the top three in regular-season MVP voting a record 10 times, and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. Documented game worn Michael Jordan jerseys are among the most desired of any significant sports related artifacts. The offered uniform ranks among the finest ever made available given its unimpeachable original team provenance. Includes COA from Upper Deck Authenticated and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX-MT. ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($15,000.00-$25,000.00) $175.00   72 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Unique Michael Jordan personal locker from the Chicago Bulls practice facility at the Berto Center. Offered is one of two lockers used on a daily basis by Michael Jordan for several years in the 1990s. Measuring 84” high, by 24” wide, and 26” deep, the locker retains its original hinged door with blond finished exterior wooden panels. Located at the Bulls practice facility in Deerfield, IL, the offered locker was literally part of NBA history during the legendary championship seasons enjoyed by the Chicago Bulls during the reign of Michael Jordan. Signed across the front door, "Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls, My Locker". Incredible display piece which would enhance even the most advanced basketball collection: EX ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($20,000.00-$30,000.00) $425.00   74 Michael Jordan autographed playoff game worn sneakers c.1995-96. Pair of Nike Air Jordan patent leather professional model sneakers were worn by Michael Jordan during the 1995-96 NBA playoffs. The sneakers exhibit appropriate light to moderate use and have been signed by Michael Jordan in black sharpie at the bottom of the heel area on the left shoe. Jordan's performance during the 1996 playoffs was extraordinary by all measures, having captured another NBA Finals MVP award and leading the Chicago Bulls to their fourth NBA Championship. Includes COA from Upper Deck Authenticated and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($5,000.00-$6,000.00) $125.00   75 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Fine Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls game worn jersey c.1997-98. White mesh jersey retains its original "Bulls" team name across the front above #23 with the NBA logo patch sewn into the top left shoulder area. The back of the jersey features "Jordan" lettering above #23 both in red on black color design. Nike Team Sports manufacturer's tagging is affixed to the tail front with size 50 and +4 length flag tag. NBA Authentics and Chicago Bulls logo tags are found flanking the Nike tagging. Proper year tag of 1997-98 is found on the interior tail front. The jersey exhibits light general use and wash wear remaining in original unaltered condition. Signed across the reverse, "Michael Jordan 1997-98 Chicago Bulls". Frankly stated, with the exception of Babe Ruth (with note to the time period in which he played), no other athlete has literally altered a sport as Michael Jordan has. With a truly unique combination of natural skill, raw talent, flare for the dramatic, and brutally tireless pursuit of perfection, Michael Jordan single handedly revolutionized the game of basketball. Jordan's career achievements are virtually unending including five regular-season MVPs (tied for second place with Bill Russell; only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has won more at six), six Finals MVPs (NBA record), and three All-Star MVPs. Jordan finished among the top three in regular-season MVP voting a record 10 times, and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. Documented game worn Michael Jordan jerseys are among the most desired of any significant sports related artifacts. The offered jersey ranks among the finest ever made available given its unimpeachable original team provenance. Includes COA from Upper Deck Authenticated and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX-MT. ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $650.00   76 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Michael Jordan autographed game worn sneakers c.1996-97. Pair of Nike Air Jordan professional model sneakers were worn by Michael Jordan during the 1996-97 NBA season. The sneakers exhibit appropriate light to moderate use and have been signed "Michael Jordan 1996-97 Chicago Bulls". The 1996-97 NBA season saw Michael Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to their fifth NBA Championship. Includes COA from Upper Deck Authenticated and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX. ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $175.00   77 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Michael Jordan autographed Chicago Bulls locker room chair. Original locker room chair displaying the Chicago Bulls logo was used in the United Center by the players from 1994, when the building opened, through the last three Championship years of 1996-1998. The chair has been signed, "Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls" and remains in original condition. Includes COA from Upper Deck and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($3,500.00-$4.500.00) $750.00   78 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Michael Jordan autographed Chicago Bulls team logo banner c.1996-97. Large 48"x68" vinyl banner originally hung at the United Center in Chicago for the entire 1996-97 season. Light grey banner features the Bulls logo in red and black on both sides and shows significant use, having been on display on a daily basis. Signed on one panel, "Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls". The 1996-97 season performance of the Chicago Bulls was one of the greatest in NBA history. The team narrowly missed another 70 win season finishing with 69 victories and an incredible 39-2 home record at the United Center. Attractive stadium piece which was on view during the Bull’s historic 1996-97 season. Includes letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls and retains an original dated i.d. label noting removal from the stadium in 1997: EX ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,000.00   79 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Fine Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls game worn jersey c.1997-98. Black mesh jersey retains its original "Bulls" team name across the front above #23 with the NBA logo patch sewn into the top left shoulder area. The back of the jersey features "Jordan" lettering above #23 both in red on black and white color design. Nike Team Sports manufacturer's tagging is affixed to the tail front with size 50 and +2 length flag tag. NBA Authentics and Chicago Bulls logo tags are found flanking the Nike tagging. Proper year tag of 1997-98 is found on the interior tail front. The jersey exhibits light general use and wash wear most visibly to the manufacturer's tagging remaining in original unaltered condition. Signed across the reverse, "Michael Jordan 1997-98 Chicago Bulls". Frankly stated, with the exception of Babe Ruth (with note to the time period in which he played), no other athlete has literally altered a sport as Michael Jordan has. With a truly unique combination of natural skill, raw talent, flare for the dramatic, and brutally tireless pursuit of perfection, Michael Jordan single handedly revolutionized the game of basketball. Jordan's career achievements are virtually unending including five regular-season MVPs (tied for second place with Bill Russell; only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has won more at six), six Finals MVPs (NBA record), and three All-Star MVPs. Jordan finished among the top three in regular-season MVP voting a record 10 times, and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. Documented game worn Michael Jordan jerseys are among the most desired of any significant sports related artifacts. The offered jersey ranks among the finest ever made available given its unimpeachable original team provenance. Includes COA from Upper Deck. Authenticated and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX-MT. ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $17,000.00   80 Michael Jordan autographed game worn sneakers c.1992-93. Extremely scarce pair of Nike Air Jordan professional model sneakers were worn by Michael Jordan during the 1992-93 NBA season. The sneakers exhibit appropriate light to moderate use and have been signed by Michael Jordan. The tongue area of both shoes features an embroidered Air Jordan logo. The 1992-93 NBA season marked a significant milepost in the career of Michael Jordan as a member of the Chicago Bulls. Jordan surpassed the 20,000 point mark for his career en route to leading the Bulls to their third straight NBA Championship. Includes COA from Upper Deck Authenticated and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX. ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $4,200.00   81 Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls practice worn shirt. Chicago Bulls official practice shirt worn by Michael Jordan retains its Champion manufacturer's tag inside the collar and also affixed to the tail front with a small "23" written in period black marker on the tail front tagging. Bulls team name is lettered in red and also has "23" written in black on the second "L". The shirt shows evident use/wash wear most visibly to the tagging. Signed across the front by Michael Jordan. Interesting and unique uniform item with impeccable primary source provenance. Includes COA from Upper Deck Authenticated and letter of provenance from the Chicago Bulls: EX. ***Please note, the offered item will be signed by Michael Jordan the first week in April through the Upper Deck Authenticated program. Please check the website for updated photographs. ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,900.00   82 Rare 2008 USA Basketball team autographed basketball. Official Spalding USA basketball is signed by the entire USA team which captured the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympic games including Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, Tayshaun Prince, Michael Redd, Dwayne Wade, Deron Williams, Mike Krzyzewski (coach), and Jerry Colangelo. Authentic team USA signed materials are exceedingly rare with the offered example having originated directly from a team USA source with the proceeds going to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Fund. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame certifying its team source: NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $0.00   83 Rare 2008 USA Basketball team autographed jersey. Professional quality USA basketball jersey features "08" year designation on the front (instead of a uniform number), and "America" on the reverse affixed to the typical player nameplate area. The jersey has been signed by the entire USA team which captured the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Players include Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, Tayshaun Prince, Michael Redd, Dwayne Wade, Deron Williams, Mike Krzyzewski (coach), and Jerry Colangelo. Authentic team USA signed materials are exceedingly rare with the offered example having originated directly from a team USA source with the proceeds going to the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Fund. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame certifying its team source: NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $0.00   99 2005-06 Shaquille O'Neal Miami Heat NBA Finals professional model jersey. White jersey features "Heat" team name across the front with #32 in red beneath. Back of the jersey has "O'Neal" in black lettering above #32 in red. Reebok NBA Authentic tagging is affixed to the tail front with several flag tags including +4 length and 2005-2006 year tag. The shirt also displays the coveted NBA Finals logo patch at the top left shoulder area denoting its issue and use during the NBA Finals in which the Heat captured their first title. The jersey shows light general wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,600.00   134 Meadowlark Lemon Harlem Globetrotters professional model unifrom c.early 1960s. Scarce full uniform, including jersey shorts and socks, dates from Meadowlark Lemon's earliest seasons with the Globetrotters. Blue dureen jersey features a “Wilson” manufacturer’s tag indicating size “42” on the left front tail. Colorful adornments include team name "Harlem Globetrotters," Lemon's number 36, and four stars stitched on the front, with Lemon's last name, number 36, and four stars stitched on the back. Matching red and white buckle-front satin shorts feature similar Wilson tagging in the waistband indicating size "34". The shirt shows consistent, even wear throughout which includes fraying and "puckering" of the letters and numbers. Today, George “Meadowlark” Lemon, who holds a Doctor of Divinity, is a born-again Christian and an ordained minister in Scottsdale, Arizona. However, from 1957-1979, Lemon’s followers were on the basketball court, watching as the “Clown Prince of Basketball” taunted the patsy Washington Generals, or heaved his trademark half court hook shot into a waiting net. Probably the most famous and best loved member of the Harlem Globetrotters, Lemon played in more than 16,000 games for the team, traveling and entertaining fans in ninety countries, including diplomats, world leaders, royalty, celebrities, two popes and an adoring public. Lemon first applied for membership in the 26-year old Harlem team in1952 and was given a tryout. After serving two years in the Army he signed a contract and played his first season with one of the Globetrotter developmental teams, the Kansas City Stars. Lemon finally made the team in 1957. In 2003 he was inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame for his lifetime contributions to the game. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from Don Biernat: EX ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $7,200.00   148 Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers home warm-up jacket c.1970s. Mid 1970s Los Angeles Lakers home warm-up jacket features "Tiernan" manufacturer's label in the collar. Purple jacket trimmed in yellow and white features an embroidered Lakers logo on the left breast and the name "West" stitched on the back of the shirt in purple tackle twill on a white backing. Measurable game use is evident throughout though the jacket shows no structural faults and retains superb display quality. Jerry West's combination of a deadly jump shot, tenacious defense, obsessive perfectionism, quiet confidence and an uncompromising will to win made him one of the NBA's greatest guards. West was a winner from the moment he first picked up a basketball. As a schoolboy phenom at East Bank High School, West led his team to a state championship in his senior year, and in the process, became the first West Virginia scholastic player to score more than 900 points in one season. Recruited by 60 colleges, West chose to stay close to home. In 1959, his junior year, averaging 26.9 points a game, West and his Mountaineers made the NCAA Finals and West won the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. In a superlative senior season, he was a consensus All-America and led West Virginia to its third consecutive conference title. During WestÆs 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, he became synonymous with brilliant basketball. He was the third player in league history to reach 25,000 points (after Chamberlain and Robertson). West led LA to the NBA finals nine times, losing six times to the Celtics, twice to the Knicks and finally winning his lone title in 1972, defeating the Knicks four games to one while averaging 23 points in the playoffs and winning the MVP award. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-EX/MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $29,000.00   150 Bill Walton Boston Celtics professional model jersey. White knit jersey displays "Celtics" team name across the front with #5 beneath. Back of the shirt has "Walton" green lettering above #5. MacGregor/Sand Knit manufacturer's tagging (post 1984) is found on the tail front along with the accompanying "Designed and Tailored Exclusively for the Boston Celtics" tagging. The jersey exhibits light to moderate use and wash wear with no mentionable defects. Hall of Fame center Bill Walton completed his illustrious career with the team he loved, the Boston Celtics, playing from 1985-87. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $4,000.00   156 Rare Bob Cousy Boston Celtics warm up jacket c.late 1950's/early 1960's. Beautiful green fleece warm up jacket worn by Hall of Fame member Bob Cousy features "Boston" team name across the front in white on gold lettering. Both sleeves display matching clover leaf logo patches with "Cousy" nameplate affixed to the reverse by its original snap fasteners. Horace Partridge manufacturer's tagging remains inside the collar. The jacket shows evident use while retaining its original color and strong eye appeal. Missing one of its original seven buttons. Appropriately deemed the "Houdini of the Hardwood," Bob Cousy was truly a magician on the basketball court and single handedly revolutionized the passing element of the game. Cousy led the league in assists for 8 of his first 11 years and was elected to the Hall of Fame as one of the 50 Greatest Players. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $14,500.00   158 Robert Parish Boston Celtics professional model jersey c.1981. Fine example worn by Hall of Fame member Robert "The Chief" Parish dates to the Celtics championship era of the early 1980s. White knit jersey retains its original "Celtics" team name in applied green lettering across the front above Parish's trademark number "00". Back of the shirt has "Parish" in green lettering positioned above "00". Medalist/Sand Knit manufacturer's tagging remains affixed to the tail front (198 label style) with a size 46 flag tag alongside of small "44" strip tag. The jersey remains in outstanding original condition showing heavy use and wash wear. Signed by Parish in black marker on the reverse. One of the finer Parish game worn jerseys that we have encountered with impeccable provenance. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $3,700.00   166 Fine Larry Bird Boston Celtics professional model uniform c.1982-83. Superb original Celtics green knit jersey features "Celtics" team name across the front in white above Bird's trademark uniform #33. "Bird" lettering in white is affixed to the reverse with #33 below. Medalist/Sand Knit tagging appears on the tail front (pre-1984 MacGregor merger) along with "Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the Boston Celtics" tagging. Jersey shows excellent use and wash wear while retaining a fine visual appearance. Matching shorts retain identical tagging to the jersey inside the waistband with the "Exclusive..." tagging and "33" written in period black laundry marker. The shorts also exhibit fine general use/wash wear. Bird has autographed the shirt on the reverse in black sharpie. Simply stated, Larry Bird defined excellence and commitment to craft. His approach to the game was one of unique discipline and hard work which led him to become one of the most respected players in NBA history. The rarity of Hall of Fame member game worn jerseys with impeccable provenance is substantial with the offered example rating as one of the finest Larry Bird game uniforms to have entered the marketplace. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions (jersey), LOA from JSA (autograph), and letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) $6,200.00   171 Kevin McHale Boston Celtics professional model jersey c.1981. Beautiful example worn by Hall of Fame member Kevin McHale dates to the Celtics championship era of the early 1980s. Deep green knit jersey retains its original "Celtics" team name in applied white lettering across the front above "32" in white. Back of the shirt has "McHale" in white lettering positioned above "32" in white. Medalist/Sand Knit manufacturer's tagging remains affixed to the tail front (1981 label style) along with a size 46 flag tag and small "33" strip tag. The jersey remains in outstanding original condition showing heavy use and wash wear. One of the finer McHale game worn jerseys that we have encountered with impeccable provenance. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $3,400.00   178 Larry Bird auto. professional model Converse sneakers c.1980s. Custom size 13.5 Celtic-green canvas Converse All-Stars sneakers date from the early side of Larry Bird's prolific career in which he helped restore the Boston Celtics to their former glory and, along with Magic Johnson, helped resurrect the entire NBA. The sneakers show substantial game wear, retaining excellent display quality. Bird's vintage autograph appears on both shoes in black ink, rating 5/10 and 8/10 respectively. Larry Bird's work ethic, determination and competitive fire were the trademarks of the Celtics teams he led during the 1980s and '90s. For 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, from 1979-80 through 1991-92, Bird personified hustle, consistency and excellence in all areas of play--as a scorer, a passer, a rebounder, a defender, a team player, and, perhaps above all, a clutch performer. Bird helped rebuild a Celtics franchise that had been suffering from substandard play and poor attendance in the late 1970s. With Bird as the focal point of a well-rounded squad, the Celtics won three NBA titles and 10 Atlantic Division crowns. A classic pair of vintage game sneakers from an NBA icon. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,300.00   193 1996 Michael Jordan auto. professional model All-Star Game jersey. 1995-1996 marked the "unretirement" of Michael Jordan. He returned to lead the Bulls in one of the most remarkable years ever posted by any club and player. Jordan led the NBA with 30.4 points, winning a record eighth scoring championship, one more than Wilt. The Bulls won a record 72 victories during the regular season and rolled easily through the playoffs with a 15-3 record. Chicago's combined record of 87-13 for the 1995-96 regular season and playoffs was the best in NBA history. Jordan captured the MVP awards for the regular season, All-Star Game and Finals, joining Willis Reed (1970) as the only two players to win all three honors in the same season. This jersey was issued for Jordan's tenth All-Star game, his first out of retirement, held at the Alamodome in San Antonio. He scored 20 points in 22 minutes and fed Shaquille OÆNeal with several assists and won his second, and final All-Star MVP. Jersey retains its Champion tag (size 46) on the front tail along with the Champion Exclusive tag made for the 1996 NBA All Star Weekend. Interior tagging includes 3ö extra body length flag tag. Jordan has signed the front in black sharpie under the direction of UDA representatives. Though the jersey shows light wear, there is no definitive documentation that it was worn by Jordan during All-Star competition. Includes additional LOA from JSA (auto.) and Hunt Auctions. ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $0.00   201 UDA Michael Jordan auto. Ultimate Enshrinement "1/1" shadowbox display. This enormous 31"x60"x5" mahogany shadowbox framed display celebrates Michael Jordan's extraordinary basketball career with the Chicago Bulls where he won six World Championships. The display includes three mounted 1997-98 Chicago Bulls Nike jerseys in red, white and black. Jordan has signed each jersey on the back number. At the top center of the display is a 12"x23" UDA Michael Jordan "Six Fingers" photo collage commemorating his six NBA titles with the Bulls. Jordan has signed the "Six Fingers" photo collage in black sharpie. All four Jordan signatures in the display rate 10 out of 10. Each piece has its own UDA hologram and matching UDA certificate. A descriptive card is mounted in the lower right corner that is hand numbered "1/1" and bears a seperate hologram that corresponds to a UDA certificate representing the entire piece. This "Ultimate Enshrinement" piece is a unique UDA creation and is amongst the most elaborate pieces of memorabilia the company has ever created. Includes five seperate COAs from UDA and an additional LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($5,000.00-$7,000.00) $4,500.00