This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/9/2007.
Jo Jo White played his college ball at the University of Kansas, after which he played on the 1968 USA Olympic basketball team at the XIXth Olympiad in Mexico City. White was drafted by the Celtics in the first round in 1969, right after they had won their 11th championship; further, legendary Celtics center Bill Russell (HOF) announced his retirement at the same time. A great defensive player with unwavering speed, White became of one pro basketball's first iron men, playing in all 82 games for five consecutive seasons during the 1970s. He was an All-Star for seven straight years from 1971-1977 and finished in the top ten in the league in assists from 1973-1977. In 1974 and 1976, White helped lead the Celtics to the NBA championship and was named the 1976 NBA Finals MVP. Perhaps the most exciting game White ever played in was the triple overtime win against the Phoenix Suns in Game Five of the 1975-1976 NBA Finals; he the game's highest scorer with 33 points, had a game high 9 assists, and lead the Celtics to a 128-126 win. With White logging an incredible 60 minutes of play time, many claim it to be the greatest game ever played. On the left front tail of this road knit jersey is the "Medalist Sand-Knit" manufacturer's tag with the jersey size "42" on it. Above that is an additional manufacturer's exclusive tag that reads "Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the Boston Celtics." Across the front of the jersey is "CELTICS." Below that and on the back is the player number "10." Across the back of the jersey is "WHITE." All lettering and numbering is done in white tackle twill. On the left armstrap is a large black armband in memory of Celtics owner Bob Schmertz, who died in 1975. The jersey is autographed on the front "1" in black marker and rates a 9. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication. An additional LOA will be provided from Jo Jo White. This is the best Jo Jo White extant.