Items For The Current Auction (Auction of April 18th, 2009)       Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price   121 Figural basketball trophy c.1920-30s. Large 25" tall silverplated trophy depicts a uniformed player leaping with a ball. Painted metal base has an affixed silver titling placard (uninscribed). Handsome trophy remains in fine original condition: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $0.00   122 Pair of figural basketball trophies c.1926. Substantive pair of figural silverplated basketball trophies depicts a uniformed player shooting a ball. Each trophy is mounted atop a fine quality mottled green alabaster base standing a full 20" tall. Silver plated applied placards are affixed to the front of the bases each with titling in raised lettering, "Championship Trophy McKees Rocks Press Midget League 1925-26" and "Championship Trophy McKees Rocks Press Girls League 1925-26". Both trophies remain in fine original condition with one base having a small chip at the back corner: EX-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $0.00   123 Basketball coin operated game c.1940s. Tabletop style arcade game features a lever action ping pong ball style game which shoots the ball towards a "hoop" graphic. Wooden backboard area has some light surface flaking. Reverse painted glass fatade has some surface flaking and a corner chip to the top left area. 26" tall: VG-EX ($400.00-$600.00) $330.00   124 Totalizer vintage basketball coin operated game c.1940s. Wooden case game features painted basketball graphics on the backboard with cast metal scoring hoops. Game remains in working order with restoration and refinishing to the exterior wooden case. 21" tall: VG-EX ($400.00-$600.00) $475.00   125 Basketball coin operated game c.1930s. Tabletop sized metal and wooden cased action game is played by shooting a ball into a scoring hoop. Decorative paper board background displays a colorful basketball player graphic. 17" tall retaining its cast metal marquis sign at the top. Appears to be in working order with key intact but is missing its original ball: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $0.00   126 Vintage basketball original cartoon caricature artwork c.1960s. Matted and framed 18"x22" display features eleven vignette illustrations related to the history of basketball including the original Celtics team, Harlem Globetrotters, and Notre Dame: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $0.00   127 Harlem Astronauts basketball program c.1960s. Souvenir program issued for the African American traveling team features interior player photos and biographical information. Program shows typical usage and handling wear: VG-EX ($100.00-$150.00) $10.00   128 ABA miniature souvenir basketball c.1970s. 3/4 size red, white, and blue souvenir basketball from the popular 1970s league retains its original stampings on the front panel. Period name is signed on the back (faded): VG-EX ($100.00-$200.00) $50.00   129 Harlem Magicians basketball broadside c.1960s. Vintage 17"x26" cardboard broadside promotes an appearance by the basketball showmen. Display features three players incl. Marques Haynes. Has some minor age wear incl. some slight dings to edges: EX ($200.00-$300.00) $75.00   130 Harlem Astronauts pennant c.1960s. Scarce 23 1/2" teal colored felt pennant features applied white lettering and basketball graphic. Minimal wear is evident: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $35.00   131 Cincinnati Royals pennant c.1960s. Scarce 30" red felt pennant features applied white lettering and basketball player graphics. Classic pennant for this NBA franchise that included Maurice Stokes, Oscar Robertson and Bob Cousy among its ranks. Minimal wear is evident: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $95.00   132 San Francisco Warriors pennant c.1960s. Scarce 29 1/2" blue felt pennant features applied yellow lettering and basketball game scene graphic. Classic pennant for this NBA franchise from the Wilt Chamberlain era. Minimal wear is evident: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $85.00   132a Boston Celtics souvenir pennant c.1950-60s. Vintage green pennant with game scene graphics at the left side: EX       ($150.00-$250.00)  $130.00   132b L.A. Lakers "World Champions" souvenir pennant c.1970s. Full size pennant missing a small portion of its tip retaining strong original color: EX ($150.00-$250.00) $100.00   132c San Francisco Warriors souvenir pennant c.1960s. Full size yellow pennant with game scene graphics at left edge: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $125.00   132d New York Knickerbockers souvenir pennant c.1970s. Clean, bright orange pennant with basketball shaped graphic at left edge: EX-MT    ($100.00-$150.00) $125.00   132e Women's basketball advertising display piece c.1940s. Matted and framed 20"x21" colorful cardboard display sign depicts a female basketball player advertising Chesterfield cigarettes. The sign retains bright original color with crisp original graphics including a vintage ball and uniform with basketball netting: EX-EX/MT    ($250.00-$350.00)   $150.00   133 Lot of (2) vintage Chicago basketball related original cartoon artwork pieces c.1960s. Includes 12"x17" cartoon caricature of Abe Saperstein and Dave Troager by Bill O'Brien with relation to the Chicago Packers basketball team and a 11"x15" cartoon caricature of Walt Bellamy by Bart Forbes. Both pieces are matted and framed: Range VG/EX-EX/MT ($250.00-$350.00) $0.00   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   135 Vintage Harlem Globetrotters souvenir pennant c.1940-50s. Original blue souvenir pennant having a player graphic at the left end. Slight wear to the tip: EX ($150.00-$200.00) $100.00   135a 1955 Harlem Globetrotters College All-Stars presentational wristwatch. Elgin model men's wristwatch exhibits red and blue titling on the face. Watch remains in unused working order: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $2,500.00   136 Rare Harlem Globetrotters souvenir nodder c.1960s. Colorful and infrequently seen caricature nodder depicts a player in Globetrotters uniform straddling a globe with suitcase and basketball in hand. There is some chipping to the back of the neck and areas of inpainting to the nose, ear, and base. Overall visual appeal remains outstanding. First example we have encountered: EX ($250.00-$350.00)) $200.00   137 Harlem Globetrotters warm up suit c.1970s. Colorful red, white, and blue knit jacket and pants was issued for the legendary traveling team. The jacket features "Harlem Globetrotters" lettering in gold on both front and back. "Epstar" manufacturer's tagging is affixed to the collar area. Matching pants display white star decoration. Includes MEARS Authentication certification: EX ($200.00-$300.00) $140.00   138 Tom Boerwinkle Chicago Bulls professional model jersey c.late 1960s. Rare early Chicago Bulls jersey worn by longtime player Tom Boerwinkle retains its original "Bulls" team name across the front with #18 beneath. Reverse has "Boerwinkle" lettering above #18. Wilson manufacturer's tagging remains on the tail front. The shirt shows heavy use including 'puckering' to the lettering and numerals along with areas of surface wear to the shirt itself. A few small holes from apparent mounting are mentioned for accuracy only and the "1" on the jersey front has some chipping to its surface. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from Don Biernat: VG ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,150.00   139 1981-82 Kevin McKenna Los Angeles Lakers professional model game worn uniform. Gold mesh jersey worn by Kevin McKenna retains its original "Lakers" team name across the front with #30. Reverse has "McKenna" purple lettering above #30. Tiernan manufacturer's tag remains affixed to the tail front. Matching knit shorts also have Tiernan manufacturer's tagging on the interior waistband along with small "31" strip tag. Desirable period uniform dating to the Lakers 1981-82 championship season. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, letter of provenance from Don Biernat, and letter of provenance from the L.A. Lakers dated 1982: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00   140 Larry Demic New York Knicks professional model jersey c.1979-82. Blue mesh jersey retains its original "New York" team name across the front with #42 in white on maroon numerals. Reverse has "Demic" lettering above #42. Gerry Cosby manufacturer's tag is affixed to the tail front along with "Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the New York Knicks" Medalist/Sand Knit tag. The jersey remains in fine original condition showing evident use/wash wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from Don Biernat: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $175.00