This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/7/2013.
Jerry Lucas was a seven time NBA All-Star, the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1964, an NBA Champion, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980 and was elected to the NBA Top 50 Greatest Players of All Time in 1996. On the left front tail is the “Wilson” manufacturer’s tag with wash instructions and size “44”. Attached is a flag tag with “+3” Body”. Across the front is “The CITY” along with a likeness of the Golden Gate Bridge. Player number “47” appears on front. Lucas wore this number first, then “32” as he was traded half way through the season. All these numbers and letters are done in blue felt applique. On back is a cable car with player number “47” outlined inside also done in blue felt applique. The jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion, shows appropriate use. Accompanied by a LOA from Jerry Lucas.
This lot will come with a hand signed letter from Jerry Lucas as well as a Naismith Memorabilia Basketball Hall of Fame letter of authenticity.
Lots 1–17 presented in this auction catalog are consigned to us directly from NBA Hall of Famer and Top 50 great Jerry Lucas. Jerry Lucas is one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. Lucas is one of only three players in history to win championships at every level (high school, college, NBA, Olympics); was named one of the Top Fifty players in NBA history; and named one of the Top 15 All-Time March Madness Players. During his career Lucas was a 7-time All-Pro, was the NBA All-Star Game MVP and is the only forward in league history to pull down 40 rebounds in a game. In 1973, he was a member of the New York Knicks World Championship team. He retired from the game with time remaining on his contract to pursue his passion of education and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979. We are honored to present this collection at our 2013 Hall of Fame Induction Auction.