This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/8/2016
The 1957 season was the 11th season for the Boston Celtics and the first of a record 17 NBA championships. The Official Spalding leather basketball is signed by 12 of the players and coaches including from this historic team: Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Tom Heinsohn, Bob Cousy, Frank Ramsey, Bill Sharman, Arnie Risen, Andy Phillip, Jim Loscutoff, Lou Tsioropoulos, Togo Palazzi and Dick Hemric. The ball is a limited edition #763/1000. The thing that really makes this ball special is that it originates from the collection of Hall of Famer Bill Sharman himself. Accompanied by a detailed and signed Letter of Authenticity from Bill Sharman.
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