This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 8/12/2011.
Maravich played in 17 early-season games before he was waived by Utah on Jan. 17, 1980. Five days later he was picked up as a free agent by the Boston Celtics. On the surface, Maravich was an odd choice for the team-oriented Celtics, but he worked himself back into shape and applied his considerable skills to the unfamiliar challenge of serving as a part-time contributor. He averaged 11.5 points in 26 outings for Boston and was still capable of impressive scoring bursts. In one game he scored the final 10 points in a come-from-behind win over the Washington Bullets. During the postseason the Celtics reached the Eastern Conference Finals. This jacket was manufactured earlier than 1980 and was pressed into service as he joined the team mid-season. On the inside front tail is the "Sand-Knit" manufacturer’s size 40 tag with wash instructions. On the inside back collar is the Sand-Knit “Designed & Tailored Exclusively for the Boston Celtics” tag. The player number “44” is written on this tag in black marker. Across the front is "CELTICS" in green on yellow tackle twill. On each sleeve is the official "Celtics Shamrock" logo in green on yellow tackle twill. On the back is the player name "MARAVICH" in white tackle twill sewn on a green nameplate. The jacket shows good wear and appears to have no alterations of any kind.