Official Wilson NBA basketball, signed in black felt tip on the side panels by nine members of the NBA’s 25th Anniversary Team. Included: Bill Russell, George Mikan, Sam Jones, Bob Cousy, Joe Fulks, Dolph Schayes, Bill Sharman, Bob Davies, and Paul Arzin. The ball has also been signed by Elgin Baylor, Red Auerbach, Bob Pettitt, and two others. One side panel bears a handwritten notation, “Silver Anniversary 1946-1971 All-time NBA team.” The NBA 25th Anniversary Team, announced on December 11, 1971, celebrated the 25-year existence of BAA/NBA. Nominees for the team were selected by a panel consisting of Red Auerbach, Ned Irish, Eddie Gottlieb, Haskell Cohen, Danny Biasone, Lester Harrison, Fred Zollner, Ben Kerner, Fred Schaus, and Bob Feerick. The 25 nominees were voted on by the players who had been named first Team All-NBA up to that point. Bill Russell was the only unanimous selection to the team, and only players who had completed their careers and had been named All-NBA at least once were eligible. In fine condition. JSA/Mike Gutierrez Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
