This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/21/2006.
JoJo White played college basketball at the University of Kansas. Drafted in 1969 by the NBA's Boston Celtics, White went on to be one of professional basketball's first iron man, playing in all 82 games for five consecutive seasons during the 1970s. He was the MVP of the NBA Finals that year (1974) as well. White was an All-Star for seven straight years from 1971 through 1977. He finished in the top ten in the league in assists from 1973-77. He was a durable all-around player, a very good free throw shooter, and a prolific scorer. In 1974 and 1976, White helped lead the Celtics to the NBA championship and was named the most valuable player of the 1976 NBA Finals. He was traded by the Celtics to the Golden State Warriors in 1979, and retired in 1981. On the front tail of the jersey is the "Medalist Sand-Knit" manufacturer's size "42" tag with wash instructions. Above this tag is the "Medalist Sand-Knit" exclusive tag. Across the front of the jersey is "WARRIORS" in yellow on white screen print. Below that is the Golden State logo and player number "10" in yellow screen print. On the back is the player number "10" in yellow on white screen print. Above that on the back is the player's name "WHITE" in gold tackle twill. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind.