This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 4/15/2010.
After a phenomenal college career, Hall of Famer Gola turned pro with the Philadelphia Warriors as a territorial draft pick. He teamed with All-Pros Paul Arizin and Neil Johnston to lead the Warriors to NBA championship in 1956. He gained praise for concentrating on defense, passing and rebounding and allowing the other two to be the chief scorers during these years. In 1959, Johnston temporarily retired due to a knee injury and the Warriors added seven-foot superstar Wilt Chamberlain. Again sacrificing himself for his team, Gola helped the Warriors back to the NBA Finals. Gola played with the New York Knicks from 1962 to 1966. On the left front tail is the "Pearson Sporting Goods" manufacturer's tag. Next to this is the “42 15 61” felt strip tag in red chain stitch. Across the front is "PHILA." Below that and on the back is the player number "15." All lettering and numbering is done in red on white tackle twill. The jersey shows excellent game-use and there appears to be no alterations of any kind.