This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/31/2005.
During 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, from 1979-80 through 1991-92 Larry Bird personified hustle, consistency, and excellence in all areas of play--as a scorer, a passer, a rebounder, a defender, a team player, and perhaps above all, as a clutch performer. Bird was so self-confident that he was known to waltz up to the opponent's bench before tipoff and predict a 40-point performance for himself. He was such a deadly shooter that he sometimes practiced three-pointers with his eyes closed. On the front tail of the jersey is the "CHAMPION" exclusive tag, which states "YEAR 1991 ID# BODY LENGTH +3." Next to that tag is the "CHAMPION" size 46 manufacturers wash tag. Across the front of the jersey is "CELTICS" in green tackle twill. Below that and on the back is the player number "33" in green tackle twill. Across the back is "BIRD" in green tackle twill. On the left breast is the official "NBA" embroidered logo. The jersey is signed on the back number in black marker and rates a 9. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a LOA from Jimmy Spence.