This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/30/2005.
This Wilson Official NBA basketball was used in the April 6, 1974 first round playoff game between the Buffalo Braves and the Boston Celtics, which the Braves won 104-102. The ball has been signed in black ink by 12 members of the Braves (now known as the L.A. Clippers), including Jim McMillian, Bob Kauffman, Jack Marin, Paul Ruffner, Lee Winfield, Mike Macaluso, Gar Heard, Randy Smith, Ernie DiGregorio, Kenny Charles, Matt Guokas, Bob McAdoo and coach Jack Ramsay. Also signed by Celtic HOFer John Havlicek. Ball shows game use, signatures grade an overall 7-8 and come with a letter from Jimmy Spence of PSA/DNA. Also included is a letter from the original owner attesting that this ball was personally given to him by Bob Kauffman of the Braves.