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1991 Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook Signed by 25 Members.
Lot 252. 1991 Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook Signed by 25 Members. Players, coaches, referees and contributors signed by their photos. Most of these individuals have passed away since they signed at a 1991 HoF event. The autographs grade gem mint 10: Ed Macauley, Bob Kurland, Andy Phillip (d. 2001), Ben L. Carnevale (d. 2008), Harry Litwack (d. 1999), John P. Nucatola (d. 2000), Jim Pollard (“J” is light, d. 1993), Peter Newell (d. 2008), Ray Meyer (d. 2006), John B. McLendon Jr. (d. 1999), Les Harrison (d. 1994), J Dallas Shirley (d. 2007), Arad A. McCutchan (d. 1993), Clarence Gaines (d. 2005), Jack Gardner, Marv Harshman, Red Holzman (d. 1998), Fred Taylor (d. 2002), Stan Watts (d. 2000), Bob Wanzer, Ralph H. Miller (d. 2001), K. C. Jones and Pop Gates (d. 1999). Gates starred for the New York Rens (Renaissance) and helped to integrate pro basketball in the 1940s. The inside front cover of the yearbook has four signatures: Ann Meyers and Earl Strom (d. 1994), who are HoF members, and Will Robinson (d. 2008) and Lee Williams, who are not. Williams was the HoF executive director. In 1970, Robinson became the first African-American NCAA Division 1 coach when he was hired Illinois State. He also is the first black scout in the NFL. Meyers is the first woman elected to the HoF. Strom, considered to be the greatest referee in the history of the NBA, was elected to the Hall of Fame posthumously (d. 1994); consequently, his autograph on any item associated with the HoF is rare. Many of these autographs sell individually for $75-$100. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $225.
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