Fifth Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction (#28)

Lot #245:

February 11th, 1998 Derek Harper’s 1,862nd Steal Game Ball

The ball is an official Spalding NBA game-used basketball, which was used on the court in Orlando on December 22, 1997 when Harper passed Isiah Thomas for the 6th spot of the NBA’s all-time steals list. Two panels have a painted white background and the inscription is done in black and blue vinyl lettering. The inscription reads, “6th All-Time NBA Steals Leader – DEREK HARPER – 1,862 STEALS – Achieved Dec. 22, 1997 – Magic vs. Nets”.