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Lot 97
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Lot Number: 97
Description: 1996-97 Allen Iverson autographed Philadelphia 76ers professional model jersey and shorts (Rookie season)(MeiGray Photomatch to five games including Michael Jordan "Crossover" game) 1996-97 Allen Iverson autographed Philadelphia 76ers professional model jersey and shorts (Rookie season)(MeiGray Photomatch to five games including Michael Jordan “Crossover” game) White mesh jersey from Iverson’s rookie campaign retaining “Sixers” name above “3” in red/white/blue tackle twill. “Iverson” lettering in blue on back above “3” in blue/red tackle twill. Proper Champion manufacturer’s label with size 42 indicator affixed to the tail front along with “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the Philadelphia 76ers” tag with “Body Length +2” indicator. Wash tag and “2” Extra Body Length” tags found inside the tail area. Shirt shows evident use/wash wear (most notably to tagging) with Iverson having signed the back in blue sharpie adding, “96-97” in early signatures style format. Matching shorts accompany the jersey with Champion/76ers Exclusive tagging on interior having “3” written in black marker alongside of separate crossed out numeral. The jersey has been photomatched by MeiGray to an amazing total of five games in the 1996-97 NBA season in addition to one pre-season game. Images were matched from the following games: 10/19/1996 (The Forum Shootout pre-season); 10/26/1996 vs. Lakers; 12/21/1996 vs. Bulls; 1/29/1997 vs. Raptors; 3/4/1997 vs. Bullets; and 3/12/1997 vs. Bulls. The March 12th game against the Bulls in Philadelphia included one of the most iconic moments of Iverson’s Hall of Fame career. Iverson was facing his idol Michael Jordan and during a play in which Jordan was guarding him he executed a devastating crossover move burying a jump shot to thunderous applause. The Answer was one of the most transformative players in the history of the NBA and was selected as a member of the 75 Greatest Players in League history. Desirable rookie season jersey is one of only a small population to have entered the market and is being offered for the first time publicly. Give its primary source, rookie season dating, and multiple photo matches including the “Crossover” it may well be the finest Iverson jersey to have been offered publicly. Originally obtained by a collector who received items directly from players and team employees in the period. Includes auction LOA from JSA (autograph), LOA from Hunt Auctions (jersey), LOA from MeiGray (Jersey photomatch) and letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX-MTClick here to watch video of Allen Iverson crossing over Michael Jordan
Estimated Price Range: ($25,000-$50,000)
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