This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/16/2007.
Russell is widely considered one of the best defensive players in NBA history. His shot-blocking and man-to-man coverage were major reasons for the Celtics' success, and he inspired other players to elevate their own defensive play. Russell was equally notable for his rebounding abilities. He led the NBA in rebounds four times and tallied 21,620 total rebounds in his career. He is one of just two NBA players (the other being prominent rival Wilt Chamberlain) to have grabbed over fifty rebounds in a single game. Though never the focal point of the Celtics' offense, Russell also scored 14,522 career points and provided effective passing. On the inside back collar of this short sleeve fleece Boston Celtics green warm-up jacket is the "Horace Partridge Athletic Goods" manufacturers tag with the jacket size "44". Across the front of the jacket is "CELTICS" in white on yellow tackle twill. On the back of the jersey is a white name plate with the player name "RUSSELL" in green tackle twill, it is attached to the back of the jacket with seven metal snap fasteners. On each sleeve is the official "Celtics Shamrock" logo in white on yellow tackle twill. The jacket has six green plastic buttons. The jacket shows nice wear and there appears to be no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a Mears LOA graded A10.