Frank Ramsey late 1950's Boston Celtics Warm-Up Jacket

Ramsey's coach, Red Auerbach, is often credited throughout basketball with creating the sixth man. Though Ramsey was one of the Celtics' best players, he felt more comfortable coming off the bench and Auerbach wanted him fresh and in the lineup at the end of close games. Ramsey was the first in a series of great sixth men who won many championship rings with the Celtics including Havlicek, Paul Silas, Kevin McHale and Bill Walton. On the back collar of Ramsey’s circa 1961-62 Boston Celtics Pre-Game Shooting Jacket is the "Horace Patridge Athletic Goods" manufacturer's size 44 tag. Across the front of the dureen jacket is "BOSTON" in white tackle twill. On the back is the player number "23" in white tackle twill. The zip-front jacket shows great wear and appears to have no alterations of any kind. LOAs from MEARS (A8) and Grey Flannel.