This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/7/2013.
Oscar Robertson was an all-around player in the true sense of the word. In the 1961-62 NBA season, "The Big O" averaged a triple-double for the season, with 30.8 points, 12.5, rebounds, and 11.4 assists on the year. To this day, over a half a century later, this is considered one of the most remarkable records in the history of basketball. During his rookie year, Robertson scored 30.5 points per game, and received Rookie of the Year honors. He led the Royals to the playoffs for the next five years following. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1980 and in 1996 was voted one of the NBA Top 50 Greatest Players of all time. This jersey is photomatched to February 16, 1962 vs. Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia 76ers where The Big O scored 40 points. On the left front tail is the “Wilson” manufacturer’s tag. Attached is the size “40” flag tag. Across the front is “CINCINNATI”. Player number “14” appears on both the front and back. All numbers and letters are done in white on red tackle twill. On the left shoulder strap is a black memorial armband worn for the team’s key owner, Thomas Wood. The jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion, shows outstanding use. This is the finest Oscar extant.