Serving as basketball's ultimate library of history, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's mission preserves and promotes the game at all levels. Established in 1959, the Hall honors not only American professionals but also international professionals and American and international amateurs and contributors to the game. This huge approximately 41-1/2" x 69" red, white and blue nylon banner originally hung in the original location of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Red and white tackle twill lettering is stitched on and reads "Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame." Blue border with grommet holes, the banner exhibits some fraying on the edges, a tiny hole on the left side and some surface spotting, EXMT condition overall.