Paul Silas is perhaps best remembered by professional basketball fans as one of the fearsome quintet that brought the NBA championship back to Boston. As a forward, Silas was a powerful player who dominated opposing players in the rough-and-tumble zone under the net, and he is still ranked as one of the top rebounders in the history of the NBA. After his retirement as an active player in 1980, Silas stayed active in the game, and the beginning of his tenure as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets in 1999 seemed to promise future success. On the left front tail is the "Medalist Sand-Knit" manufacturer’s size 46 tag with wash instructions. Above that is the Sand-Knit “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the Boston Celtics" tag. Across the front is "CELTICS." Below that and on the back is the player number "35." Across the back is the player name "SILAS," which has been restored. All lettering and numbering is done in white tackle twill. The jersey shows game-use and besides the name being restored appears to have no other alterations of any kind.