This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/9/2007.
During his 24 years with the Harlem Globetrotters, Geese Ausbie earned the nickname "Clown Prince of Basketball" for his dazzling playing and irrepressible pranks on the court. He even received a Globetrotters Legends ring in 1994, a recognition given to only a few elite former players. On the front tail of the jersey is the "Wilson" manufacturers tag with the jersey size "42" on it. "+2" Body" is written on the tag in black pen. Across the front of the jersey is "HARLEM" in red on white tackle twill. Below that is "GLOBETROTTERS" in yellow tackle twill. On the front and the back are six stars in red on white tackle twill. On the front and back is the player number "35" in white on red tackle twill. Above the numbers on the back is the player name "AUSBIE" in red on white tackle twill. On the inside front waistband is the "Wilson" manufacturers tag with the jersey size "34" on it. Converse brand "Chuck Taylor All-Stars" manufactured sneakers. "Converse Chuck Taylors All-Star" logo is on the inner ankle and the back of each sneaker. Each sneaker is autographed in silver marker with "1960's" added and rates an 8. The jersey, shorts, and shoes show game-use and appear to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication. These items are consigned directly from the Ausbie family.