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Basketball Memorabilia
2 Lots
 Lot 12. 1947 Program Promoting NBL and Basketball Association of America Games. In 1949, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to create the National Basketball Association. The merger ended a three-year rivalry that began in 1946, when the BAA was formed to challenge the NBL. Since 1937, the NBL had operated primarily in the Midwest. This 16-page Detroit Olympia Stadium program promotes a Jan. 22, 1947 basketball doubleheader between the Detroit Falcons and Cleveland Rebels of the BAA and an exhibition game between the NBL Detroit Gems and Dow Chemical. The Falcons, Rebels and Gems all were formed in 1946, and the all folded when the 1946-47 season ended. Actually, the Gems were purchased and moved to Minneapolis, where they became the Lakers, now the LA Lakers. The program contains the roster and home schedule of the BAA Falcons, as well as rosters of the University of Detroit, Western Michigan, Loyola and Notre Dame. Fran Curran is among four Fighting Irish player pictured; he played for the BAA Rochester Royals from 1948-50. Two others played in the NBA in its inaugural season, Leo Barnhorst (Naismith Basketball HoF) and Paul Gordon. The fourth player is George Ratterman, pro football quarterback from 1947-56. A horizontal fold limits the program to a grade of vg. It looks better and is highly desirable because of its connection to the development of the NBA.
Winning Bid $180.
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 Lot 242. Pittsburgh Condors Rare ABA1970-71 Basketball Program vs. the Indiana Pacers. Rare program with wonderful cover artwork including the Condors’ mascot and the soon-to-be-defunct Civic Arena. Originally, the American Basketball Association Condors were the Pittsburgh Pipers, in 1966-67. Then they moved to Minneapolis for one to season, returned to Pittsburgh for the 1969-70 season, and became the Condors in 1970. The 1971-72 season was their last. This 30-page program plus covers is ex. Lou Carnesecca and Bill Sharman are among the ABA coaches pictured inside. Player photos include John Brisker, Rick Barry and Spencer Haywood. The Condors didn’t exactly attract the multitudes, and their programs are tough to come by.
Winning Bid $152.
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