1975 Bob Lanier Western Conference All-Stars Game-Used Uniform (2)

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This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 8/12/2011.

Wearing an incredible size 22 shoe on the court, Lanier joked at his retirement that he only stepped down because the Bucks had found another player that could literally fill his shoes - Alton Lister also "stepped in" at size 22. Lanier was actually preceded into the Hall of Fame by a bronzed pair of his shoes, the biggest the NBA had ever seen. Lanier was a three-time Converse All-America selection (1968-1970), and in 1970, he led St. Bonaventure to the NCAA Final Four. He was drafted number one overall by the Pistons and was named to the All-Rookie Team in 1971. He starred for Detroit until being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 1980, and in his five seasons there the Bucks won the division championship each year. In his 14 NBA seasons, Lanier averaged 20.1 ppg and 10.1 rebounds per game, playing in eight All-Star Games; he was the MVP of the 1974 contest. Admired for his solid work habits and a deadly hook shot, he excelled in an era of outstanding centers such as Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Willis Reed, Dave Cowens and Bill Walton. Lanier was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992 and had his #16 jersey retired by both the Pistons and the Bucks. On the front left tail is the “Spanjian” manufacturers size 48 tag. Attached is a “XXL” flag tag. On the front is “WEST” in purple on orange tackle twill. “PHOENIX” has been removed from the front and replaced by “WEST.” On the front and on back is the player number “16” in purple felt appliqué. Across the back is the player name “LANIER” in the same felt appliqué. On the back inside of the shorts is the “Spanjian” manufacturers size 40 tag. On each leg is “WEST” in purple felt appliqué. The uniform has glue residue from being in a frame. The uniform shows game-use and besides the team name change appears to have no other alterations of any kind. Accompanied by an additional LOA. Please note that a correction and/or update has been made to this lot and the printed catalog differs from what is online.

1975 Bob Lanier Western Conference All-Stars Game-Used Uniform (2)

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1975 Bob Lanier Western Conference All-Stars Game-Used Uniform (2)

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