This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 8/12/2011.
This blazer originates from the personal collection of Dave Cowens. Cowens was a two-time NBA Champion. He won the MVP award in 1973. He was a 7-time All-Star, 1971 Rookie of the Year and was voted one of the top 50 players in NBA history. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991 and this was the very jacket he wore at his induction. On the left breast pocket is a “BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME” embroidered patch. Inside the right lining is the “HART SCHAFFER & MARX YALE GENTON WEST SPRINGFIELD” embroidered manufactured patch. On the inner left lining is a black label with “Professionally Dry Clean Low Moisture Utility Press”. It is in NM overall condition and is accompanied by a LOA from Dave Cowens stating it was his Induction blazer.