This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 8/12/2011.
Jerry Lucas wasn't particularly tall or bruising, nor was he a great leaper, but his name can be found at the top of any list of great rebounding forwards in NBA history. The 6' 8" Lucas hauled down 12,942 rebounds for an average of 15.6 per game, the fourth-best career mark in NBA history. Playing for three teams in his 11-year career-the Cincinnati Royals, the San Francisco Warriors, and the New York Knicks, Lucas tallied 14,053 points (17.0 ppg) and finished with a lofty .499 career field-goal percentage. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980 and named a Top 50 All-Time player in 1996. On the inside back tail is the "Gerry Cosby" manufacturers tag. Adjacent is the size "46" tag. Missing the year tag. Across the front is "EAST" in blue tackle twill. On the front and back is the player number "16" in red tackle twill. Across the back is the player name "LUCAS" in blue tackle twill. The game was played in February of 1968 at MSG. The jersey appears to be worn after the game as well. The jersey shows good game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Originally purchased at a 1968 charity auction. Accompanied by an additional LOA.