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Program Signed by Mike Gminski, 9 Others on the 1979-80 Duke Basketball Team.
Lot 540. Program Signed by Mike Gminski, 9 Others on the 1979-80 Duke Basketball Team. An outstanding center, Gminski led Duke to the NCAA championship game in 1978. He earned All-America honors in 1979 and 1980 and Academic All-America honors in three seasons. Duke retired his uniform number. The 1979-80 Duke team finished at 22-8 and 14th in the AP poll. Gminski signed this program from the “Classic 4” tournament at Providence in December 1979. Joining him in signing were Coach Bill Foster, Gene Banks, Bob Bender, Kenny Dennard, Tom Emma, Chip Engelland, Jim Suddath, Mike Tissaw and Vince Taylor. Gminski, Banks, Dennard and Taylor subsequently played in the NBA. Gminski’s pro career spanned 14 seasons, including seven with New Jersey. He made 84% of his free throws, an exceptional number for a big man. He and Foster signed in blue felt-tip, and their signatures show as 9 of 10 against dark backgrounds. The others in black sharpie are 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $25.
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