This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/7/2012.
Hall of Famer and NBA Top 50 Player “Pistol” Pete Maravich played in 17 early-season games before he was waived by Utah on Jan. 17, 1980. Five days later, he was picked up as a free agent by the Boston Celtics. On the surface, Maravich was an odd choice for the team-oriented Celtics, but he worked himself back into shape and applied his considerable skills to the unfamiliar challenge of serving as a part-time contributor. He averaged 11.5 points in 26 outings for Boston and was still capable of impressive scoring bursts. In one game, he scored the final 10 points in a come-from-behind win over the Washington Bullets. During the post-season, the Celtics reached the Eastern Conference Finals. On the left front tail is the “Sand-Knit” manufacturer’s tag with wash instructions. Attached is the size “44” flag tag. Adjacent is a strip tag with “17” wash code. Across the front is “CELTICS”. Player number “44” appears on both the front and back. Player name “MARAVICH” appears across the back. All numbers and letters are done in white tackle twill. The jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion, shows excellent use. Accompanied by a LOA which states, in part “…in 1980, my brother in law worked at the old Boston Garden and became very friendly with the players and staff. At the conclusion of the season, he was given several items… included was this Pete Maravich jersey…I have had this jersey for 32 years”.