This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/9/2007.
"House" Jones played seven seasons (1969-1976) in the ABA with the Chaparrals, Spurs and the New York Nets. Appearing in two ABA All-Star Games, Jones won an ABA Championship with the Nets in 1976 wearing this jersey. Perhaps Jones' and the Nets' most memorable ABA game was probably the May 13, 1976 ABA Finals Game Six clincher against the Nuggets. In that game, the Nuggets were desperately trying to stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 7 in the Mile High City. Since the entire nation was slowly becoming aware of the classic series, the league had made arrangements with NBC to nationally broadcast Game 7 from McNichols Arena on Sunday afternoon. With David Thompson (42 points) and Dan Issel (30 points and 20 rebounds) leading the way in Game 6, it looked as if Denver would get its wish. The Nuggets were playing with confidence and had a 22-point lead over the Nets late in the third quarter. However, the Nets wanted to end the series in front of their home fans, and staged a furious fourth quarter rally. Using their zone press, New York frustrated Denver's guards and climbed back within striking distance. Using some memorable and clutch baskets by "Super" John Williamson and "Jumbo" Jim Eakins, the Nets finally caught the Nuggets. New York walked away with a 112-106 victory and the last ABA Championship. The ABA folded soon thereafter, with the Nets and Jones merging with the NBA. No manufacturers tags remain in this jersey. Across the front of the jersey is "NETS" in red tackle twill. Going down the left front are 3 stars in white tackle twill. On the front and back is the player number "33." Across the back is the player name "JONES." This lettering and numbering is done in red tackle twill. There is a name and number change on this jersey. The jersey shows game-use and besides no manufacturers tagging and the name and number change appears to have no alterations of any kind. Includes a videotape of the final Game Six of the 1976 Nets vs Nuggets ABA championship, a video match of this jersey worn in the last game, last shot, last basket ever scored in the ABA. How is that for ABA history!