Winter Sports Classic

CONVERSE Rubber, Leather, Cotton Circa 1983-85

View 1 of Lot 26: Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers 1983-85 era Game Worn & Signed and Inscribed Sneakers | Championship Season | Denver Nuggets Ball Boy Provenance

magic johnson los angeles lakers 1983-85 era game worn & signed and inscribed sneakers | championship season | denver nuggets ball boy provenance

The Scottie Pippen Collection

View 1 of Lot 13: 1992 NBA All-Star Team Signed Basketball | Signed by Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Others

1992 nba all-star team signed basketball | signed by scottie pippen, michael jordan, magic johnson and others

ALTITUDE | Capsule Collection

View 1 of Lot 19: Magic Johnson Signed Single Shoe

magic johnson signed single shoe

Modern Collectibles

CONVERSE, CONVERSE WEAPON PE Rubber, Leather, Cotton Circa 1985-1986

View 1 of Lot 34: Magic Johnson Game Sneakers | Converse Weapon PE | Attribution of Wear by MEARS

magic johnson game sneakers | converse weapon pe | attribution of wear by mears

MOLTEN OFFICIAL JB-77 BASKETBALL Circa 1992

View 1 of Lot 20: 1992 Team USA ‘Dream Team’ Signed Basketball | Signed by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Others

1992 team usa ‘dream team’ signed basketball | signed by michael jordan, scottie pippen, patrick ewing, larry bird, magic johnson and others

Exquisite | Capsule Collection

Professional Sports Authenticator, PSA, Authentic, sealed plastic holder, Cert number: 100217655

Professional Sports Authenticator, PSA, Authentic, sealed plastic holder, Cert number: 100217655 Cardboard, Cloth, and Plastic

View 1 of Lot 3: Magic Johnson & Larry Bird 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs #ADL-JB PSA Authentic | 1-of-1 | Game-Used Patches | On-Card Autographs

magic johnson & larry bird 2006-07 upper deck exquisite collection dual logoman autographs #adl-jb psa authentic | 1-of-1 | game-used patches | on-card autographs

View 1 of Lot 21: 1992 Team USA Basketball ‘Dream Team’ Signed Hat | Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, John Stockton, Magic Johnson

1992 team usa basketball ‘dream team’ signed hat | michael jordan, scottie pippen, karl malone, patrick ewing, larry bird, john stockton, magic johnson

View 1 of Lot 10: 1992 Team USA ‘Dream Team’ Signed Basketball | Signed by Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Others

Important Sports Memorabilia and Cards

There are four players in NBA history that have compiled 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Karl Malone and Charles Barkley. But when the conversation turns to the exploits of Barkley, many people think first of the entertaining, sometimes outrageous commentary on basketball and life he provided. However, as a player he was the greatest anomaly in hoops history. Listed at 6-6, but probably actually closer to 6-4, he played power forward as well as anyone, often dominating players half a foot taller.  He was selected to the All-NBA First Team and All-NBA Second Team five times, and All-NBA Third Team once. In 1993, he was voted Most Valuable Player and during the NBA's 50th anniversary, named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. He competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic games, and won two gold medals as a member of the United States' legendary Dream Team. In 2006, his cumulative achievements earned him induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Barkley’s 1991 Philadelphia 76ers road mesh uniform bears tagging on the left tail that includes the "Champion" label with the year "1991" size “50,” and "Body Length +2." On the front of the jersey is the name "Philadelphia Sixers" and on the back is the name "Barkley" in white tackle twill. Barkley wore the number "32" for this one season in tribute to Magic Johnson. This number appears on both the front and back of the jersey in white tackle twill on a blue tackle twill backing. Barkley’s autograph appears on the back number "3" and on the right shoulder is a black armband commemorating the death of one of the 76ers employees. Included with the uniform are trunks. In the waistband is the "Champion" label with the year “1991” and "Inseam +1 Rise +2." The number "32" is written on this label in black magic marker.  This rare number 32 uniform worn in honor of Magic is an ideal Barkley game worn ensemble that symbolizes the deep friendship of two of the games greatest players. LOAs from MEARS (A5) and Grey Flannel.

charles barkley signed 1991 philadelphia 76ers road uniform (#32 in tribute to magic johnson)

Ervin “Magic” Johnson was the inspirational leader for the 1992 Olympic Men’s Basketball team. Magic had shocked the world on November of 1991 with his announcement that he’d contracted HIV and had to immediately retire. While he was retired and without playing a regular season game the NBA fans elected him to the 1992 All-Star game, he played. Magic knew if the opportunity to play for his country arose, he’d take it. When professional athletes were allowed to participate in the Olympic Games, Magic knew he had his chance. This 1992 Olympic "Dream Team" blue mesh jersey was made for use by Magic Johnson during Olympic competition. The games were played in Barcelona during the summer of 1992. On the left tail is the "Champion" exclusive label reading "1992 Summer Olympic Games" and next to this is the "Champion" label with the size "44." On the inside left tail is the "3 Extra Body Length" label. On the front of the shirt is the "USA Basketball" ironed on emblem and on the back is the name "Johnson" in white ironed on letters. The player number "15" appears on both the front and back of the jersey in red on white ironed on numbers. On the upper left front is the "Champion" logo. LOAs from MEARS (A5) and Grey Flannel.

earvin “magic” johnson 1992 summer olympics official "dream team" blue jersey

Best known for his brilliantly colored, stunningly energetic images, LeRoy Neiman is probably the most popular living sports artist in the United States. Over the last five decades he has painted such illustrious athletes as Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Joe Namath, Sandy Koufax, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and many others. His work has been displayed in the Baseball, Basketball, Football, Boxing and Tennis Halls of Fame. Additionally, Neiman's paintings and drawings are in more than 40 museums around the world, including the Smithsonian, the Chicago Art Institute and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. While the market for Neiman serigraphs bustles, opportunities to acquire his original paintings from which they are produced are infrequent. This is Neiman’s original painting, entitled “Magic,” painted by the artist in 1988. Executed at the apex of one of the most compelling personal and team rivalries in sports history, the work depicts legendary combatants Magic Johnson and Larry Bird in action. Purchased by our consignor in Neiman’s presence on the night of it’s 1988 unveilling at the Upstairs Gallery in Orange County, California, it is arguably Neiman’s most important work on the subject of basketball. In August of 2002, the painting was placed on loan to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. The painting made its debut there on September 5, 2002 on the historic night of Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s induction, and resided there until March 2007. Measuring 34 ½” by 51 ½”, the oil on canvas painting is artist signed in the lower left and framed. Notations on the back of the canvas include “Best of The West vs. The Beast of The East," the names of the subjects depicted, “Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Abdul-Jabbar, McHale”, and the signature of Abdul-Jabbar. Neiman’s stature in the genre of modern sports art, and the subject, quality, and provenance of this work make it one of the most significant basketball paintings known.Letter of provenance from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame accompanies.

leroy neiman 1988 original oil painting of magic johnson and larry bird

Whether it was a behind-the-back pass to a streaking James Worthy, a half-court swish at the buzzer or a smile that illuminated an arena, everyone who saw Magic Johnson play took with them an indelible memory of what they had witnessed. Magic Johnson accomplished virtually everything a player could dream of during his 13-year NBA career, all of which was spent with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a member of five championship teams. He won the Most Valuable Player Award and the Finals MVP Award three times each. He was a 12-time All-Star and a nine-time member of the All-NBA First Team. He surpassed Oscar Robertson's career assists record, a mark he later relinquished to John Stockton, and won a gold medal with the original Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Magic’s Los Angeles Lakers road warm up jacket was manufactured by Champion, and is properly tagged throughout. The NBA’s Centennial patch on the lower front positively dates the jacket to 1991, Magic’s last full season in the league. Game wear is evident, and the jacket shows no alterations of any kind. LOA from Grey Flannel.

magic johnson 1991 los angeles lakers warm-up jacket

The Creative Genius of Sam Simon — A Lifetime of Memorabilia

Homer Defined production no. 8F04 signed in black ink on orange cover, inscribed To Sam, Chick Hearn and To Sam, Best Wishes, Magic Johnson

chick hearn and magic johnson signed 'the simpsons' production script cover, 1991

Sotheby’s & Goldin Auctions Present: A Century of Champions

1984-85 Michael Jordan Game Used Air Jordan I Sneakers Attributed To 3/5/1985 Game (MEARS)

1984-85 Michael Jordan Game Used Air Jordan I Sneakers Attributed To 3/5/1985 Game (MEARS) Despite the emergence of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, the NBA was still battling its way out from the down decade of the 1970s. By 1984, both Johnson and Bird had won two NBA Titles and the game was becoming more popular. The Chicago Bulls were given the gift drafting behind two teams that were in desperate need of centers. The Houston Rockets selected Hakeem Olajuwon with the first overall pick and the Portland Trail Blazers selected Sam Bowie. Left waiting at the number three pick was Michael Jordan, a guard from North Carolina, who bypassed his senior season. Jordan, unlike any player in the history of the league, propelled not only the Chicago Bulls into prominence, but ushered in a new era of aerial basketball and marketing. Nike, recognizing the talents and marketability of the young charismatic player, signed Jordan to a shoe contract. Offered is a pair of Nike sneakers worn by Jordan during his rookie season and have been attributed to the March 5th, 1985 game against the Washington Bullets. Jordan led all scorers with 37 points, while adding 9 rebounds and 8 assists as the Bulls came away with a 104-99 win. As with other documented Michael Jordan personally game worn shoes from 1985, these two shoes are actually different sizes, specifically size 13 for the left shoe and size 13.5 for the right shoe. The sneakers with this discrepancy were made based upon the specific requests of Michael Jordan himself. The manufacturers code inside each shoe states “850102-TYPS” with the last two letter of “PS” referencing “Player Sample” and were shoes not meant for general release. The “01” and “02” in the “850102-TYPS” code are for January and February respectively, indicating that these sneakers were made for Jordan to use during the second half of his rookie season. These sneakers feature a red and black color scheme to match the Chicago Bulls. The outsides of the shoes are red, along with the heels and ankle supports. The rest of the sneaker design is white with black laces, black Nike “swoosh” on both sides, and black trim above the red ankle support. The soles of the sneakers are red and display excellent game use. According to the “Footlocker Approved” website, “In 1985, Nike gave Jordan and his signature line of sneakers and apparel a unique logo - clearly, this line was created to be very different from Nike's previous basketball efforts. Designer Peter Moore was given the task of coming up with the first Air Jordan shoe. The Air Jordan 1 featured the Nike Swoosh on the mid panel and a newly designed wings logo on the upper ankle. The first Air Jordan was similar in design to other popular Nike models released in the 1980s such as the Air Force 1, Terminator and Dunk. The Air Jordan 1 featured a Nike Air unit for heel cushioning, padded foam ankle collars for additional protection and a toe overlay for added lockdown.” These sneakers display moderate game use with the white leather toe areas displaying notable creasing, consistent with legitimate game wear. There is heavier use on the left shoe and scuff marks found on the back heels are also consistent with game use. These sneakers come with a LOA from MEARS (317517) for the game use, along with a letter of provenance from Brett Van Tich, who states he obtained the shoes from a gentleman Jordan gifted them to after the March 5th, 1985 game.

1984-85 michael jordan game used air jordan i sneakers attributed to 3/5/1985 game (mears)

2014-15 Kobe Bryant Game Used and Signed Los Angeles Lakers #24 Gold Home Jersey Photo Matched To 12/5/14 - 22 Pt. Game At Boston (MeiGray & Panini)

2014-15 Kobe Bryant Game Used and Signed Los Angeles Lakers #24 Gold Home Jersey Photo Matched To 12/5/14 - 22 Pt. Game At Boston (MeiGray & Panini) Anytime the Boston Celtics meet the Los Angeles Lakers on the court you know you are in for a good game. Since the days of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson the two clubs have fought tooth and nail to prove which franchise was superior. That rivalry carried into the 21st century and the December 5, 2014 game at Boston’s TD Garden was no exception. Though the game didn’t turn out well for LA, it wasn’t for lack of effort on Kobe Bryant’s part. The Lakers superstar scored 22 points against Boston but it just wasn’t enough to change the 113-96 outcome for the Lakers. Worn during his 22-point game, Kobe’s yellow mesh jersey worn on the road has “LAKERS” across the chest and Kobe’s number “24” below in white mesh with purple stitching on yellow tackle twill. The sides have purple and white striping and the collar and arm openings are trimmed in purple. The lower left front tail has the numbered NBA label adjacent to the size 4XL Adidas label on which the date “12-5-14” has been handwritten in black marker. A 4XL4 hang tag is sewn in the collar along with a white strip tag printed with “05/14 F96233 AZB 012.” The back of the jersey features “BRYANT” above his number in purple and white tackle twill with his number “24” sewn on below in white mesh with purple stitching on yellow tackle twill. The Lakers legend has completed this photo matched gamer with a bold signature on the front in black marker with the inscription, “12-5-14 vs Celtics 22 Pts.” This jersey comes with a COA from Panini for the signature and a LOA from the MeiGray Group (LLA02786) for the game use and photo matching.

2014-15 kobe bryant game used and signed los angeles lakers #24 gold home jersey photo matched to 12/5/14 - 22 pt. game at boston (meigray & panini)

Hip Hop

ANDRÉ LEROY DAVIS; [A TRIBE CALLED QUEST]

ANDRÉ LEROY DAVIS; [A TRIBE CALLED QUEST] "YA ON POINT PHIFE?" ORIGINAL ARTWORK, AND PREFATORY SKETCH FOR THE 70TH "THE LAST WORD" CARICATURE. PUBLISHED IN: SOURCE MAGAZINE, ISSUE 84, SEPTEMBER 1996. Original finished artwork in 7H Pencil, Higgins Fadeproof Brown ink, Dr. Ph. Martin’s Water Colors and Prisma Colored Pencils on Bristol Vellum paper (9 3/4" x 12 1/8", image 7 1/8" by 8 ¾"). Signed upper right. WITH: Original Sketch, pencil on paper (8 1/2 x 11"). Signed upper right. THE ORIGINAL ARTWORK FOR DAVIS' BRILLIANT CARICATURE OF A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, ENTITLED “Ya On Point Phife?...” PUBLISHED IN SOURCE MAGAZINE AS PART OF DAVIS' LEGENDARY "THE LAST WORD" CARICATURES. "HIP HOP'S OFFICIAL CARTOONIST" (-Ernie Pannicioli) André LeRoy Davis rose to fame as the creator of the brilliant “The Last Word” caricatures which appeared on the last page of Source Magazine from 1990 – 2006, which “…poked fun, in the best Mad Magazine/National Lampoon tradition, at whomever the cover artist happened to be.” (Former Source writer Michael Gonzales). To be featured on the cover of Source and in “The Last Word” meant that you’d arrived as a rap star. The artist recounts how depiction of Phife Dawg and Q-Tip of the legendary Hip Hop group A Tribe Called Quest playing basketball, came to be: "A TRIBE CALLED QUEST musically could not be fucked with. Whenever they dropped an album there was collective anticipation, they couldn’t fail. Here it was that Death Row’s Suge Knight in all his red suited glory was going to be the month’s cover story, but I was asked to make A.T.C.Q the stars of the show. It would be my second attempt at capturing the essence of who they were. My first attempt in 1996 was not as successful as I expected and although I loved the idea that I came up with of having them literally being in the underground, I was not as happy with my capturing of their likenesses. Now in 1996 with their fourth album, “Beats, Rhymes and Life” set to drop, the first single release, “1nce Again” seemed to be on repeat as it was frequently booming out of radio speakers and I remember the video staying on heavy rotation on Video Music Box. The song harked back to the classic Tribe joint from 1991, “Check The Rhime”. I knew right away that with a strong concept and a strong illustration that I could pay supreme homage to the Queens natives. The Tribe branded, “Ya On Point Phife? Once Again Tip!” was their signature and I was determined to sign this illustration with some permanent FLY inks and paints. The idea of basketball and a smooth behind the back wrap around pass ala “Pistol Pete” Maravich or Earvin “Magic” Johnson cemented the imagery that popped into my brain. I wanted Phife to slickly pass the rock to a waiting and ready Q-Tip to solidify the fact that Phife was indeed on point! I knew what I wanted to draw, but I needed to look through a stack of Sports Illustrated magazines in order to find the perfect photo reference that connected and lovingly married the visual that I had in my mind. A quick sketch laid down for positioning purposes and the addition of Ali Shaheed Muhammad in the background let me know that I was ready to proceed forward with the final. I can see a few things that I would have changed up, but I was pleased with the final illustration.” (Andre LeRoy Davis) Phife Dawg (Malik I Taylor) contacted Davis several years after the publication of this piece, in 2013, asking for a copy of the present caricature, and inquiring whether Davis ever designed album covers. In the course of the conversation, Phife confirmed that “Ya On Point Phife?” was his favorite of the three caricatures that Davis had done of A.T.C.Q. Phife would tragically pass away just a few years later, in March of 2016. After earning his BFA from The School of Visual Arts College in New York City, Davis has been working as a freelance artist, supplying caricatures, illustrations and humorous illustrations for an array of magazines, entertainment venues and record companies, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Def-Jam, Mad Magazine, Mtv Networks, Marvel Comics and The TOPPS Company, Inc. He wrote and illustrated “The Last Word” for Source Magazine from September 1990 through January 2007, and has written stories, conducted interviews and structured music reviews for the likes of The Source, Vibe, Rappages, XXL, Smooth Magazines and HipHopDX since 1994. See related lot 106 for the published version of this artwork. PROVENANCE: Courtesy André LeRoy Davis

View 1 of Lot 107: ANDRÉ LEROY DAVIS | Original artwork for "YA ON POINT PHYFE?", 1996.

andré leroy davis | original artwork for "ya on point phyfe?", 1996.

1988 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Players Ring Presented To Tony Campbell

1988 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Players Ring Presented To Tony Campbell Behind a potent scoring offense, the 1987-88 Los Angeles Lakers finished the regular season with a record of 62-20. Head coach Pat Riley had more than enough options, with Magic Johnson (19.6 points per game), James Worthy (19.7 PPG) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (14.6 PPG) all capable of carrying the team. Even with those Hall of Famers on the roster, it was Byron Scott (21.7 PPG) who led the team in scoring. After sweeping the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, the remainder of the postseason would test the fortitude of the defending-champion Lakers. Los Angeles was pushed to the max in consecutive seven-game series victories over the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks to reach the NBA Finals. There, the Lakers would once again survive in seven games - this time over the Detroit Pistons - to repeat as NBA champions. Offered here is the Balfour 14K gold 1988 Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship player’s ring presented to small forward on the 1988 team Tony Campbell. Campbell, who was in his fourth season out of Ohio State, was limited to only 13 games, but in those games averaged 11.0 points per game. This ring features a larger round diamond set on a purple face, with 18 smaller diamonds going around it. Please note that the center diamond is slightly loose, but still fully intact. “WORLD CHAMPION LAKERS 1988” reads in relief work. An enamel-filled Lakers team logo centers one side of the ring, with “CAMPBELL” above it and “LAKERS 4 PISTONS 3” below. “BACK TO BACK” appears on the opposite side, above an NBA league logo finished with enamel. “1987” is shown to the left of the NBA logo, with the year “1988” to the right. Inside the band is marked “© 14K”. This ring is a size 12 and weighs approximately 41.50 grams. This ring is in good condition.

1988 los angeles lakers nba championship players ring presented to tony campbell

Michael Jordan 1991 Nba Finals Game 4 Used, Photo Matched & Twice Signed Air Jordan High Top Sneakers, Gifted To Nike Exec Sonny Vaccaro (Sonny Vaccoro Loa, Sports Investors Authentication And Jsa)

Michael Jordan 1991 Nba Finals Game 4 Used, Photo Matched & Twice Signed Air Jordan High Top Sneakers, Gifted To Nike Exec Sonny Vaccaro (Sonny Vaccoro Loa, Sports Investors Authentication And Jsa) The 1991 NBA Finals marked a momentous occasion where Michael Jordan "Grabbed the Torch" from Magic Johnson. Before the 1991 Finals, Michael Jordan was thought of as a scoring machine incapable of winning a championship without conforming to the team concept illustrated by the likes of Magic Johnson and the Showtime Lakers. After Game 1 of the Finals, it appeared this trend would continue. However, Michael Jordan had other plans. The Bulls went on to defeat the Lakers 4-1 ushering in the Bulls dynasty. Michael Jordan won his first NBA Championship and his first NBA Finals MVP. These shoes were right there on the court at the inception of the Bulls’ dynasty that produced two 3-Peats and six Finals’ MVP’s for Michael Jordan. These historic sneakers were gifted by Jordan to Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro immediately after Jordan won the championship. Sonny had been integral in recruiting Jordan to Nike and was credited as being the man who encouraged Nike to sign Jordan. These black Air Jordan high tops offered here have been photo matched to Game 4 of the 1991 NBA Finals by Sports Investors Authentication where Jordan’s 28 points led all scorers as he helped push the Bulls to within one game of the title. Jordan also added 13 assists and 5 rebounds in Chicago’s 87-82 victory – a precursor to the greatness that Jordan would establish in the Finals for years to come. Vaccaro was gifted these sneakers following Jordan’s first ever NBA title. Vaccaro was with Nike from 1977 through 1991 and was instrumental in pushing Nike to get contracts with NCAA schools, most notably the University of North Carolina – Jordan’s alma mater. These feature the famed Air Jordan silhouette logo embroidered in red on each tongue. A slash or tan and red add a bit of color to the sides of the soles and a dramatic geometric design is found on the bottoms, complete with a large red Air Jordan silhouette logo. The backs of each sneaker have a raised Nike Air logo. The laces are intact and appear to be original to the sneakers. The sneakers show good game use with some scuffs and abrasions in evidence throughout. The right shoe has a slit on the toe, which was reportedly added after Jordan sprained his big toe. The foam areas of the soles on both sneakers are heavily cracked and on the right shoe has separated in multiple areas due to age. The front toe of the left sneaker has a slit extending from the base of the tongue to the beginning of the sole. Most importantly, His Airness has signed the back outside panel of each gamer in wonderful contrasting silver pen. One of the more striking Air Jordan designed complete with game use and signed by their namesake, Michael Jordan. These sneakers come with a letter of provenance from Sonny Vaccaro, who states in his letter that these sneakers were gifted to him by Jordan following the 1991 NBA Finals, a LOA from Sports Investors Authentication, who have photo matched these sneakers to Game 4 of the 1991 NBA Finals and a LOA from JSA for the signatures. The soles on both shoes are cracked, flaking and sensitive to touch, with the left shoe in better condition than the right. We advise caution in any handling of the sneakers, and special arrangements will be made to hand-deliver the sneakers to the winning bidder (provided in continental USA) to eliminate the possibility of damage during shipping. If the winner is international they will be sent via a white glove method.

michael jordan 1991 nba finals game 4 used, photo matched & twice signed air jordan high top sneakers, gifted to nike exec sonny vaccaro (sonny vaccoro loa, sports investors authentication and jsa)

When James Worthy retired before the 1994-95 season, it was fitting that Magic Johnson was there to describe Worthy's career. Johnson, after all, had made the passes on the fast break that set up hundreds of Worthy's trademark one-handed swooping dunks. "James Worthy was one of the top five players in playoff history," Johnson stated at the news conference in which Worthy announced his retirement. The offered Lakers home jersey was worn by “Big Game James” in the 1989 season as evidenced by the exclusive Sand-Knit tagging on the front tail. Excellent game use is apparent and Worthy has added his large signature to the back. Worthy was named as one the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in 1996. LOA from MEARS (A7.5).

james worthy 1989 los angeles lakers signed home jersey

In conjunction with the NBA’s 50th Anniversary in 1996, the NBA named its 50 all-time greatest players. Remarkably, 49 of the 50 players selected were alive and present when they were honored as a part of the 1996-97 All-Star festivities. The celebration included the singing and subsequent unveiling of a series of these 25” by 39” lithographs. Printed on the highest quality acid-free paper, each piece bears the image of all of the 50 greatest players as selected by the NBA itself. The edition was limited to 250 individually numbered pieces worldwide with 50 going directly to the players. Just 200 signed lithos were offered to the public. And, after many were secured by league officials, an eager collecting community was left with an incredibly short supply. The lithograph features basketball’s early pioneers such as Mikan, Cousy, Arizin and Schayes, who transformed the fledging league from what was once considered little more than a traveling tent show, laying a foundation for the worldwide stage that is today’s NBA. All of the greatest players that followed on their path are also represented such as Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Shaquille O’Neal, etc. This example is numbered 84 of 100 from the “NBA Edition.” The NBA’s 50 Greatest Lithograph is easily the most comprehensive lithograph ever created in any sport. Accompanied by a leather bound certificate from the NBA signed by David Stern. Additional LOAs from PSA/DNA and JSA. Framed.

nba’s 50 greatest players signed lithograph

Robertson is universally regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history. A triple threat who could score inside or outside, his stellar play-making ability made an immediate impact in the NBA. His rookie scoring average of 30.5 points per game is the third highest of any rookie in NBA history, and Robertson averaged more than 30 points per game in six of his first seven seasons. Only two other players in the NBA have had more 30 plus point per game seasons in their career. Robertson was the first player to average more than 10 assists per game, doing so at a time when the criteria for assists was more stringent than today. Furthermore, Robertson is the only guard in NBA history to ever average more than 10 rebounds per game, doing so three times. In addition to his 1964 regular season MVP award, Robertson won three All-Star Game MVPs in his career (in 1961, 1964, and 1969). He ended his career with 26,710 points (25.7 per game, eighth-best all time), 9,887 assists (9.5 per game) and 7,804 rebounds (7.5 per game).The ultimate measure of the versatility of “The Big O” is the fact that he averaged a triple-double over the course of his first five seasons, averaging an incredible 30.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 10.6 assists. For his career, Robertson had 181 triple-doubles, a record that has never been approached. Recognized by the NBA as the first legitimate "big guard”, Robertson paved the way for other over-sized backcourt players like Magic Johnson. Furthermore, he is also credited to have invented the head fake and the fade-away jump shot, a shot which Michael Jordan later became famous for. For the Cincinnati Royals, now relocated and named the Sacramento Kings, he scored 22,009 points and 7,731 assists, and is all-time leader in both statistics for the combined Royals / Kings teams. This Cincinnati Royals home uniform was worn by Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson in the late 1960’s. On the left tail of the jersey is the "Wilson" label with the size "46." Going down the left side of the front of the jersey is the name "Royals" and on the back is the name "Robertson". The player number "14" appears on both the front and back of the jersey. All the letters and numbers are made of blue tackle twill. Included with the uniform are trunks. In the waistband is the "MacGregor" label with the size "34." On the bottom front of each leg is the player number "14" in white tackle twill. Robertson was named as one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in 1996, and of that elite fraternity, his game used artifacts are among the most difficult to obtain. LOAs from MEARS (A9) and Grey Flannel.

oscar robertson 1967 cincinnati royals home uniform

The 1992 Olympic Men's Basketball team was perhaps the greatest assemblage of NBA talent to ever set foot on the hard wood. Winning each game in the tournament by an average of 43.8 points the Dream Team didn’t simply win, they dominated and destroyed opponents. The closest any team could come was Croatia, in the gold medal game they were defeated by just 32 points and had to settle for the silver medal. Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and host of other NBA Hall of Famers supplied a new level of excitement for the fans in Barcelona. This 1992 Olympic "Dream Team" jersey of Hall of Famer Larry Bird is a perfect reminder of the United States dominance. On the left tail is the "Champion" exclusive label with the year "1992" and next to this is the "Champion" label with the size "46." On the front of the jersey is the "USA Basketball" emblem and on the back is the name "Bird" in red ironed on letters. The player number "7" appears on both the front and back of the jersey in red on blue ironed on numbers. LOA from Grey Flannel.

larry bird 1992 summer olympics official "dream team" white jersey

In just his third year in the NBA, Larry Bird had already won his first championship with the Boston Celtics, played in two All-Star Games and established himself as the one player in the league who could take over a game with his shooting, passing and remarkable court instincts.

In just his third year in the NBA, Larry Bird had already won his first championship with the Boston Celtics, played in two All-Star Games and established himself as the one player in the league who could take over a game with his shooting, passing and remarkable court instincts. In the 1982 NBA All-Star Game, hosted by the New Jersey Nets at the Meadowlands, Bird demonstrated the best of his amazing skills. Wearing this jersey, against a West team boasting his Laker counterpart, Magic Johnson, as well as Moses Malone, George Gervin and Norm Nixon, Bird led a fourth quarter surge. He ran the pick and roll to perfection with Celtic teammate and close friend Robert Parrish, who scored 21 points. Bird himself scored 12 of the last 15 points, and the East won for the third consecutive year by a score of 120-118. Bird finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in 28 minutes, and was voted the game’s MVP. Bird would be selected for nine more All-Star games, would win two more NBA championships, be named to the 1992 Olympic “Dream” team and win three consecutive league MVP awards from 1984-1986. This was the only game in which he won the All-Star MVP award, against all of his peers in their primes. Bird’s mesh jersey has tagging reading “medalist” and “Sand-Knit”, size 44 and another tag reading 2” L.B. LOA from MEARS (Graded A-10).

larry bird’s 1982 all-star game worn jersey, bird named all-star game mvp

There are only four playmaking guards to have played for five championship teams: Bob Cousy, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and the smallest and least heralded, Slater “Dugie” Martin. Only 5’ 10”, Martin led his Jefferson Davis High School to consecutive state championships.

There are only four playmaking guards to have played for five championship teams: Bob Cousy, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and the smallest and least heralded, Slater “Dugie” Martin. Only 5’ 10”, Martin led his Jefferson Davis High School to consecutive state championships. Joining the Minneapolis Lakers in 1949 after an All-American career at the University of Texas (interrupted by a stint in the Navy in World War II), Martin teamed with fellow future Hall of Famers George Mikan and Jim Pollard  to bring NBA titles to the Minneapolis Lakers in 1950 and1952-1954. In 1956, traded to the St. Louis Hawks, "Dugie" joined another group of Hall of Famers, Bob Pettit, Ed Macauley and Cliff Hagan. In 1958, he averaged 12 points a game for the Hawks, helping them to defeat the Celtics in the NBA finals and winning his fifth NBA championship. In 1960, Martin retired after 11 seasons and was elected to the NBA Hall of Fame in 1982.This game worn home jersey dates from the years Martin played for the St. Louis Hawks, the 1957-1960 seasons. On the inside back tail is the “Rawlings” label with the size “42.”  Adjacent to this is the wash tag.  It shows game-used and appears to have no alterations of any kind. LOA from MEARS (Graded A-10).

hall of famer slater martin game circa 1950’s game worn st. louis hawks home jersey

The 2002 season proved to be the pinnacle of the Shaq/Kobe Lakers' era, as they swept the Nets in the NBA Finals. In doing so, the Lakers became only the third NBA franchise, joining the 1960s Boston Celtics and 1990s Chicago Bulls to win three straight championships. O'Neal, who averaged 36.3 points and 12.3 rebounds in the Finals, was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player of the Finals for the third consecutive time, joining Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson as the only players with three. Just two years later, Shaq would be off to Miami and Kobe looking for a new partner. This 14 kt gold and diamond ring is one of a small group of NBA Championship "Pyramid Design" rings Shaq O'Neal had made by Balfour for family and friends. The face features a purple gemstone triangle surrounded by the words "back-back-back" to commemorate the Los Angeles Lakers NBA "three-peat" . Three other triangular diamonds are also set against a background of smaller diamonds, a total of 2.45 carats. "Lakers World Champions" is embossed; the right side is embossed with the Lakers logo, "Slam Dunk,"  "2002" and the image of a microphone with the words "Chick" - a salute to long time Laker play-by-play man Chick Hearn who passed away after the season. The left side is embossed with "O'Neal" and both the season "58-24" and playoff 15-4" records on each side of the NBA logo, "14K" stamped on the inside. The ring is identical to Shaq"s aside from finger size. Ring size is 10 1/4. Includes original 7" by 5" by 3 1/4" wood presentation box. The ring is in excellent overall condition with minor wear from use. Also included is a 2002 letter from Howard Kahn of Henry Kay Jewelers, appraising the ring at $9450.

2002 shaq o'neal los angeles lakers world championship 14k gold and diamond ring (made for friend)

Featured with the full Lakers team, featuring Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Pat Riley, etc., posing with the Simpsons family, framed

los angeles lakers team and simpsons family "it's winnin' time" framed poster

KEVIN GARNETT plays basketball for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The first player in 20 years to make the jump from high school to the National Basketball Association in 1995, Kevin has regularly led his team to the playoffs. In 1997, at age 20, he became the youngest player since Earvin "Magic" Johnson to play in an NBA All-Star Game. Nicknamed "Da Kid" by fans, the non-smoking, non-drinking, good sport has long been regarded as an excellent role model.   Timberwolves uniform is a trademark of The National Basketball Association and its affiliates.

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In conjunction with the NBA’s 50th Anniversary in 1996, the NBA named it’s 50 greatest players. Remarkably, 49 of the 50 players selected were alive and present when they were honored as part of the 1996-97 All-Star festivities. The celebration included the signing and subsequent unveiling of a series of these 25” x 39” lithographs. Printed on the highest quality acid-free paper, each piece bears the image of all of the 50 greatest players as selected by the NBA itself. The edition was limited to 250 individually numbered pieces worldwide with 50 going directly to the players. A scant 200 were offered to the public. However, after many were secured by league officials, an eager collecting community was left with an incredibly short supply. The 50 Greatest Players lithograph is the ultimate symbol of the NBA’s remarkable evolution. It features basketball’s early pioneers such as Mikan, Cousy, Arizin, and Schayes, who transformed the fledging league from what was once considered little more than a traveling tent show, laying a foundation for the worldwide stage that is today’s NBA. All of the greatest players that followed on their path are also represented such as Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Shaquille O’Neal, etc. The offered example is numbered 87 of 100 from the “NBA edition” and is framed to museum standards. The NBA’s 50 Greatest litho is easily the most comprehensive and important lithograph series ever created in any sport. An enduring symbol of basketball history that will never be equaled. Includes its original hardbound LOA signed by NBA Commissioner David Stern. Additional LOA: PSA/DNA.

nba’s 50 greatest player signed lithograph

As part of their 1992 Basketball card set, Skybox included a subset featuring USA's Olympic Dream Team. Offered here is a seldom seen full set of 10 autographed cards. Each card has been authenticated by PSA/DNA and graded and encapsulated by PSA. Includes: #5 Charles Barkley 9 MINT, #14 Larry Bird 7 NM, #23 Patrick Ewing 10 GEM MINT, #32 Magic Johnson 8 NM-MT, #41 Michael Jordan 9 MINT, #50 Karl Malone 9 MINT, #59 Chris Mullin 8 NM-MT, #68 Scottie Pippen 9 MINT, #17 David Robinson 6 EX-MT, and #86 John Stockton 8 NM-MT. LOA: PSA/DNA.

1992 skybox dream team autographed set of 10

West coast basketball was born when Minneapolis Lakers owner Bob Short packed up the club and moved it to Los Angeles before the 1960-61 season. Laker center George Mikan, the games first true superstar, had already laid the foundation for one of the most successful franchises in team sports history. It has been a storied history starring such legendary Hall of Famers as Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and Magic Johnson. Today the legacy lives on, recently carried on the broad shoulders of Shaquille O’Neal and still infused by the raw talent and charisma of Kobe Bryant. Basketball, Los Angeles style, is more than a game. It’s an event, a social experience, a run and gun theatrical production that mirrors a city known as the entertainment capital of the world. But beyond the glitz and glamour is a Los Angeles basketball tradition that has endured for more than three decades, that of Winning. That tradition includes a string of Championships that has scarcely been rivaled in the history of American sports.   The legacy of the great Los Angeles Lakers Championship teams can still be heard ringing in the rafters of the Great Western Forum and felt in the electrified atmosphere within the palatial Staples Center. Offered here is the fruit of that legacy…  

West coast basketball was born when Minneapolis Lakers owner Bob Short packed up the club and moved it to Los Angeles before the 1960-61 season. Laker center George Mikan, the games first true superstar, had already laid the foundation for one of the most successful franchises in team sports history. It has been a storied history starring such legendary Hall of Famers as Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and Magic Johnson. Today the legacy lives on, recently carried on the broad shoulders of Shaquille O’Neal and still infused by the raw talent and charisma of Kobe Bryant. Basketball, Los Angeles style, is more than a game. It’s an event, a social experience, a run and gun theatrical production that mirrors a city known as the entertainment capital of the world. But beyond the glitz and glamour is a Los Angeles basketball tradition that has endured for more than three decades, that of Winning. That tradition includes a string of Championships that has scarcely been rivaled in the history of American sports.   The legacy of the great Los Angeles Lakers Championship teams can still be heard ringing in the rafters of the Great Western Forum and felt in the electrified atmosphere within the palatial Staples Center. Offered here is the fruit of that legacy…       1972 – 33 In a Row! Owner Jack Kent Cooke brought in former USC star and Celtics standout Bill Sharman as coach. The team had to make do without Baylor, who retired early in the season, but they did have a balanced, mature, and experienced team with Hairston and Jim McMillian as forwards, Chamberlain in the pivot, and West and Goodrich at the guard spots. The Lakers started strong. Beginning on November 5th and ending on January 9th, the Lakers strung together a 33-game winning streak, an American professional sports record. The team rolled on to a 69-win year, setting a new NBA record for victories in a season. The team paced the league in points, rebounds, and assists. At season's end, Bill Sharman was named NBA Coach of the Year. The Lakers breezed right through the playoffs, sweeping the Chicago Bulls in the conference semifinals, ousting the Bucks in six games in the conference finals, and then zipping by the Knicks in the Finals, four games to one. After years of frustration the Lakers had finally earned an NBA Championship, the team's first in Los Angeles and the first for the franchise since 1954. Chamberlain was named Finals MVP.     1979-80 – Showtime Arrives Through a unique set of circumstances related to the departure of Gail Goodrich three seasons earlier, the Lakers found themselves holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft. Los Angeles picked Earvin "Magic" Johnson, an electrifying 6-9 point guard who had led Michigan State to the 1979 NCAA Championship. "Showtime" had arrived, and a dynasty was established almost overnight. Inspired by the enigmatic rookie, Abdul-Jabbar turned in the best all-around performance of his career and earned his sixth and final Most Valuable Player Award. The Lakers were talented and deep-Jamaal Wilkes, Jim Chones, and Abdul-Jabbar made for an intimidating front line, and the backcourt of Johnson and Nixon were unrivaled. The Lakers' bench included Michael Cooper and Spencer Haywood. Los Angeles walked through the playoffs, taking each series in five games. The NBA Finals pitted the club against the Julius Erving-led Philadelphia 76ers, and the two teams split four close games to start the series. Abdul-Jabbar sprained his ankle in Game 5 but still scored 40 points to give the Lakers a 108-103 win. Abdul-Jabbar was unable to play in Game 6, but Johnson stepped up to turn in one of the most remarkable performances in NBA Finals history. Still just a 20-year-old rookie, Johnson moved from guard to center and tallied 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, single-handedly carrying the Lakers to a 123-107 victory and the NBA Championship. Johnson earned the first of three NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards.   1981-82 – The Riley Era Dawns Owner Jerry Buss fired coach Paul Westhead after the Lakers went 7-4 to start the 1981-82 season. Buss promoted Assistant Coach Pat Riley, a former Lakers backup point guard, to head coach on November 19, and the team won 17 of its next 20 games. The Lakers took the Pacific Division title and then embarked on one of the most impressive playoff journeys in NBA history. They swept both Phoenix and the San Antonio Spurs with an average margin of victory of 11 points. Los Angeles then stretched its postseason winning streak to nine games by taking the first contest of the NBA Finals from the 76ers. Philadelphia came back to win Game 2, but the Lakers prevailed in the series, four games to two, to win their second title in three years. The team's playoff record that year was 12-2.   1984-85: Finally! Lakers Beat Celtics In Finals The Lakers cruised to a fourth straight Pacific Division title in 1984-1985 despite losing Jamaal Wilkes for the season in mid-February because of torn knee ligaments. Los Angeles (62-20) took the division by an NBA-record 20 games. The club, at the height of its "Showtime" era, set two other NBA marks by posting a phenomenal .545 team field-goal percentage and handing out 2,575 assists. Los Angeles reached the NBA Finals after eliminating Phoenix, Portland, and the Denver Nuggets, chalking up an 11-2 record on the way. Facing Boston again in the championship round, the Lakers were humiliated in the first game, 148-114, a contest remembered as the "Memorial Day Massacre." But Los Angeles bounced back to take four of the next five games, led by 38-year-old series MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The 1985 series marked the ninth time that Los Angeles and Boston had met in the NBA Finals but the first time that the Lakers had come away with the crown.   1986-87: A Magic Season Magic Johnson won his first career NBA Most Valuable Player Award while leading the Lakers to a 65-17 record, the second-best mark in franchise history. Abdul-Jabbar, now 39 years old, chipped in 17.5 points per game, and Michael Cooper was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The Lakers earned another matchup with the Celtics in the NBA Finals by sweeping Denver, losing just one game to Golden State, and then sweeping Seattle. Los Angeles routed Boston in the first two games of the Finals, and the teams then split the next four contests, giving the Lakers their second championship in three seasons. Johnson earned the NBA Finals MVP Award to go with his regular-season MVP trophy. At the Lakers' championship celebration in Los Angeles, Coach Riley brashly declared that the Lakers would repeat as NBA champions in 1987-88. It was a bold statement that served to motivate the team throughout the next season.   1987-88: Lakers Fulfill Riley's Prophecy The club finished with a 62-20 record that included a 15-game winning streak, the second longest in franchise history, and a seventh consecutive Pacific Division title. After sweeping San Antonio in the first round of the playoffs, Los Angeles was forced to the limit in each of the next two series. The Lakers struggled against both the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks before winning each series in seven games. In the NBA Finals the Lakers had a new opponent in the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons had grown into an Eastern Conference power thanks to Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Bill Laimbeer, and Dennis Rodman. Detroit had managed to unseat the Celtics in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. The NBA Finals represented a clash of styles, with the run-and-gun Lakers battling the physical Pistons. The series went a grueling seven games, with players on both sides turning in heroic performances. The most heroic of all was turned in by James Worthy, who had a triple-double in Game 7 to lead the Lakers to a 108-105 victory. Worthy was named Finals MVP, and Los Angeles became the first club to repeat as NBA champions since the Boston Celtics in 1968-69.   1999-2000: Return to Dominance The 1999-2000 season was the beginning of a new era in Los Angeles Lakers basketball. The team hired a new head coach in former Chicago Bulls lead man Phil Jackson, and for the first time in 31 years the Lakers would play their home games somewhere other than the Great Western Forum, as the club moved into the brand new 18,997-seat STAPLES Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Reminiscent of Magic/Jabaar, the Lakers possessed the leagues most dominant 1-2 punch in Shaquille O'Neal and young Kobe Bryant. Not limited to individual efforts, the new coaching staff, the veteran additions, and the returning players all meshed incredibly well as the club got off to a fast start, registering wins in 25 of their first 30 games and reeling off a 16-game winning streak in the first half of the season. The Lakers stormed though the remainder of the regular season achieving the best record in the league (67-15) and earning homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. The Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers went to seven games, as the Lakers staged a miraculous comeback. Trailing by 13 points entering the fourth quarter of Game Seven, the Lakers fought back to win the game and the Western Conference Championship. Boosted by their improbable comeback, the Lakers went on to defeat the Indiana Pacers in six games, earning their first NBA Championship since 1988. O'Neal became only the third player to be named Most Valuable Player of the regular season, All-Star Game and the NBA Finals.   2000-01: Back to Back-to-Back With a nucleus that included two of the NBA's best players in Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant and a head coach that has won seven NBA titles in Phil Jackson, the Lakers began the season with aspirations of winning a second consecutive NBA Championship. However the injury ridden team limped to a mere 31-16 record at the All-Star break, already picking up one more loss than during the entire 1999-2000 campaign. The Lakers battled through injuries to Fisher, O'Neal and Bryant, but as the club returned to full health, the Lakers began to pick up steam heading into the postseason. After a 96-88 win over the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on April 3, the Lakers ran off eight consecutive victories, their longest winning streak of the season, and were able to claim their second consecutive Pacific Division title, edging out the Sacramento Kings in the last week of the season. Los Angeles would not lose another contest until Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers, sweeping Portland, Sacramento and San Antonio. Philadelphia surprised the Lakers with a 107-101 overtime victory at STAPLES Center, but Los Angeles went on to victories in each of the next four games to claim a second consecutive NBA title.   2001-02: Thrice as Nice With a third consecutive NBA Championship squarely in their sights, the Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2001-02 regular season much like they ended the 2000-01 campaign, with a flourish. Despite some key injuries, the team registered victories in their first seven games and 16-of-17 to start the season. The Lakers became only the 11th team to start a season with wins in 16 of their first 17 games and the first since the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls. The Lakers entered the postseason as the number three seed in the Western Conference and met up with the Portland Trail Blazers for the third consecutive season. Up two games to zero, Robert Horry connected on a three-pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining to give the Lakers a three-game sweep. In the Western Conference Semifinals, Los Angeles defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 to set up a series between the teams with the league’s two best regular season records, the Lakers and the Pacific Division Champion Sacramento Kings. In one of the most exciting playoff series in recent memory, the Lakers emerged victorious, 4-3, after a 112-106 overtime victory at ARCO Arena in game seven.  Los Angeles faced the New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals and won the series in four games. Averaging 36.3 points and 12.3 rebounds, O’Neal was named NBA Finals MVP for the third consecutive season, joining Michael Jordan as the only players to have accomplished that feat.  Phil Jackson earned his ninth NBA Championship as a head coach and surpassed Pat Riley for most playoff wins all-time.   On behalf of the Los Angeles Lakers, we are pleased to present this offering that is unprecedented in the field of professional sports; an original World Championship ring from each of the Lakers nine NBA titles in Los Angeles. The winner of this group will become one of only two individuals to lay claim to all nine Los Angeles Lakers Championship rings, the other being Hall of Fame legend Jerry West. Each 14k gold and diamond ring, produced by the Lakers exclusive jeweler Howard Kaplan of Henry Kay jewelers is exact in every respect to those awarded to the players and top team officials. Prior to delivery, each ring will be customized with the addition of the winning bidder’s last name. A letter of authenticity from the Lakers and Howard Kaplan will accompany each ring, as will a fine wood presentation box for each.   In sports, the word “ring” is used in both a figurative and literal sense to describe the ultimate achievement – winning a Championship. Most professional athletes and coaches dedicate their lives to the pursuit of just one, yet most careers end with that quest unfulfilled. The offered collection of rings symbolizes the Lakers greatest seasons, seasons in which the quest was fulfilled for a select few. Presented on behalf of the franchise, this once in a lifetime offer (not to be repeated) will afford one collector the opportunity to own a tangible link to the Los Angeles Lakers basketball dynasty.

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Herrmann, [Carl] Theatre Royal. Hay-Market ... The Wonder of the World! ... Premier Prestidigitateur of France, and the Acknowledged First Professor of Magic in the World. [London:] W. S. Johnson, Nassau Steam Press, 5 May 1848 Broadside playbill (495 x 430 mm.). Printed in a profusion of unusual types, engraving depicting a woman suspended in air; not examined out of frame, light offsetting, laid down, a few losses and closed tears along center vertical fold and upper margin. Matted, framed, and glazed with Plexiglas. This large broadside incorporates a number of unusual types, with "Magique," "Second Sight," and "Anti-Magnetism" each embodying some attribute of their meaning. Carl Herrmann's act included a number of illusions taken from the French magician Robert-Houdin, including the "Suspension Ethereenne" illustrated here, which shows a young woman suspended in air following the administration of ether. REFERENCE: EE, pp. 120-121

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[Decremps, Henri] Philosophical Amusements, or, Easy and Instructive Recreations for Young People. London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1790 12mo (178 x 101 mm). Two engraved plates, 8-page publisher's advertisements at the end. Later half calf over old marbled boards; board edges lightly rubbed. First edition. PROVENANCE: Sion College Library (stamp on title-page verso)

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