4th Annual BHoF Induction Auction (#25)

Lot #152:

1992-1993 Reggie Lewis Celtics Game-Used & Autographed Home Jersey (JSA)

The sudden death of Reggie Lewis brought together approximately 15,000 mourners both black and white in a normally racially divided city. In his six seasons, Reggie averaged 17.6 points a game. On the front left tail is the "Champion" manufacturer's tag with wash instructions and jersey size "46" on it. Adjacent is another Champion "1992-93 Designed and Tailored Exclusively for Boston Celtics" "BODY LENGTH +3" tag. Across the front is "CELTICS." Below that and on the back is the player number "35." Across the back is “LEWIS." All lettering is done in green tackle twill. On the upper front left is the embroidered official "NBA" logo. The jersey is autographed on the back in black marker and rates a 9. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. The autograph is accompanied by a LOA from JSA. Accompanied by an additional LOA.