This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/12/2012.
The Denver Nuggets were a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets joined the National Basketball League (NBL) for the 1948–49 season, and then joined the National Basketball Association when the NBL and Basketball Association of America merged to create the NBA for the 1949–50 season. The Nuggets were the first major professional sports franchise in Colorado, and the first NBA franchise west of the Mississippi. The jacket is very well worn. Inside the rear collar is the “MAX COOK” manufacturer’s tag. Beneath was the outline of the player name strip tag. On back is “DENVER” in blue on red felt. There is staining throughout the exterior of the jacket. There is one button missing on front. The jacket is properly tagged, was presented to us as worn and in our opinion, shows wear. Other than what is mentioned, there appear to be no further alterations of any kind. A rare piece of first year NBA history!