1956-1957 Boston Celtics NBA Champions Team-Signed Reunion Basketball Including Bill Russell and Bob Cousy

Sold For:

$1,320

Year:

1957

Auction:

2022 Fall

Lot #:

2940

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Addendum: Please note the title in the printed catalog was incorrect.Spalding basketball signed by twelve members of the 1956-1957 World Champion Boston Celtics, including Bill Russell. The 1956-1957 Celtics captured the first championship in franchise history, defeating the St. Louis Hawks in seven games in the Finals. Along with Russell, other notable signatures on this reunion basketball include Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman, Andy Phillip, Frank Ramsey, Arnie Risen, Tom Henisohn, Red Auerbach (coach), Dick Hemric, Jim Loscutoff, Togo Palazzi, and Lou Tsioropoulos. The signatures are all boldly scripted in black Sharpie. Numbered 772/100. The ball is in Near Mint condition overall. Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Reserve $300.