This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 4/15/2010.
At 6'3" and 190 pounds, Siegfried was considered a prototype guard for the NBA at that time. The Cincinnati Royals drafted him with their first pick in 1961 to pair with Oscar Robertson in their backcourt. Siegfried would not play in Cincinnati. Instead, he joined the Cleveland Pipers of the American Basketball League. The team, owned by future Yankee boss George Steinbrenner, and coached by John McLendon and Bill Sharman, won that pro league's 1961-62 title. The highly-drafted Siegfried was just a reserve. Siegfried proved to be a key pickup for the Celtics. He eventually became a starter next to Havlicek or Sam Jones in the backcourt. His defense and free throw shooting were key to NBA title wins for Boston in 1968 and 1969. Boston announcer Johnny Most often noted his tenacious defense, calling 'Ziggy's in his shirt tonight' to describe Siegfried on many nights.Siegfried played his first seven professional seasons with the Boston Celtics, earning five championship rings during that time. He led the NBA in free throw percentage in both the 1965-66 and 1968-69 seasons. On the front inside tail is the "Horace Partridge” manufacturer's size 42 tag. Across the front is "BOSTON." Below that and on the back is the player number "20." All lettering and numbering is done in white tackle twill. On the left shoulder is the “Walter Brown” black armband. The jersey shows tremendous game-use with team repairs and appears to have no alterations of any kind.