SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SIGNED BILL SHARMAN ED MACAULEY HOF

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SPORTS ILLUSTRATED NOVEMBER 4, 1957 SIGNED on COVER by (9) BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMERS PAUL ARIZIN, EASY ED MACAULEY, DICK McGUIRE, TOM HEINSOHN, BILL SHARMAN, VERN MIKKELSEN, BOB WANZER, SLATER MARTIN, JACK TWYMAN, JOHNNY RED KERR...Comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) which guarantees all signatures are authentic..

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GET THIS..The Magazine has an article about the  teams in the NBA..It is signed on the inside by HALL OF FAMERS SAM JONES, TOM GOLA, EARL LLOYD (1st African-American to play in an NBA game), CLYDE LOVELLETTE, CLIFF HAGAN, BOB PETIT, and the LEGENDARY GEORGE MIKAN!!  A TOTAL OF 17 SIGNATURES OF HALL OF FAMERS! UNIQUE!

Appraisal ID:	157570
Appraised On:	03-01-2008
Title:	sports illustrated signed by HOFers
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Description:	Sports illustrated SIGNED by 17 Basketball HOFers

Appraised By:	Lon Strickler
Appraiser Comments:	Sports Illustrated 11/4/57 signed by PAUL ARIZIN, EASY ED MACAULEY, DICK McGUIRE, TOM HEINSOHN, BILL SHARMAN, VERN MIKKELSEN, BOB WANZER, SLATER MARTIN, JACK TWYMAN, JOHNNY RED KERR, SAM JONES, TOM GOLA, EARL LLOYD, CLYDE LOVELLETTE, CLIFF HAGAN, BOB PETIT and GEORGE MIKAN. All appraisals are based on the condition, uniqueness, history and current market for this item. An appraiser does not create the value of an item and merely provides their professional opinion of value which is often generated by a comparison study based on auction and retail sale prices. This certificate of appraisal is given subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, all of which are a part hereof unless expressly set aside in writing either on the pages of this certificate or by writing attached to the certificate signed by all parties concerned. Unless otherwise stated herein, this certificate is based only on the readily apparent identity of the item(s) appraised, and no further opinion nor guarantee of authenticity, genuineness, attribution or authorship is made. Unless otherwise stated herein, the appraised value(s) is based on the whole ownership interest undiminished by any liens, fractional interests or any other form of encumbrance or alienation. This certificate is made at the request of the party names for their private use. It is not an indication or certificate of title ownership. The identification of the interest of the requesting party is simply that represented to the appraiser by such party and no inquiry or investigation has been made nor is any opinion given as to the truth of such representation. The value(s) expressed herein is based on the appraiser’s best judgment and opinion and is not a representation or warranty that the item(s) will realize that value if offered for sale at auction or otherwise. The value(s) expressed is based on current information on the date made and no opinion is hereby expressed as to any future value, nor, unless otherwise expressly stated, as to any past value. Information furnished by others is assumed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed by this appraising agent. The appraiser is not required to give testimony, be present in any court of law, or appear before any commission or board by reason of this appraisal, unless prior arrangements have been made with the appraiser. Possession of this report, or copy thereof, does not include the right of publication without the written consent of the appraiser.
Authenticity:	The expert, Lon Strickler, is of the opinion that this item IS authentic. Reason: The signature is similar in style and form with authentic examples we have in archive. We have over 30 years of experience in appraising and authenticating autographs and look at thousands of items each month. I am also trained in forensic handwriting and document examination and continue to reinforce my knowledge through continued study. In the uncommon event that there is a signature with which I or my associates are unfamiliar, we have access to other recognized experts as well as an extensive library of reference materials and archive of authentic signatures for comparison. We also update autograph values on a continued basis. Strickler's Celebrity Autographs http://www.stricklerautographs.com/. Thank you for allowing me to appraise your collectible. I would appreciate any feedback you feel is relevant.

* Current Fair Market Value: $900.00 ** Replacement Cost: $1,300.00 All values are in US currency

Player Bios

Paul J. Arizin

Enshrined 1978
Born: April 9, 1928
Philadelphia, PA

While "Pitchin' Paul" Arizin had a textbook perfect jump shot that opposing coaches described as genius akin to Renoir or Rembrandt, the story of his climb to greatness reads like a Horatio Alger tale. In high school he didn't try out for basketball until his senior year, and then he failed to make the team. Attending Villanova University without a scholarship, Arizin's hard work and perseverance paid off, earning him a place on the team as a sophomore. A year later, this unknown player set a single game scoring record with 85 points; as a senior he was named the 1950 College Player of the Year. Arizin led the NBA in scoring in 1952 (25.4 ppg) and 1957 (25.6 ppg) and was among the league's best each season. As a member of the Philadelphia Warriors, Arizin played in the NBA All-Star Game in each of his ten pro seasons.

Thomas J. "Tom" Gola

Enshrined 1976
Born: January 13, 1933
Philadelphia, PA

Nicknamed "Mr. All-Around" by Hall of Fame coach Ken Loeffler, Tom Gola was a Philadelphia folk hero. Gola's angular build, which enabled him to play every offensive and defensive position on the court, made him an instant star. While an offensive whiz, Gola's quick hands and deceptive speed made him a defensive stalwart. A celebrity at Philadelphia's La Salle High School, Gola spurred hundreds of collegiate scholarships and played collegiately at LaSalle. Gola, the first modern, four-time college All-America, was named the 1955 College Player of the Year. Often considered one of the greatest college players ever, he was the first player in collegiate history to score over 2,000 points and grab over 2,000 rebounds. Upon enshrinement, he was the NCAA's all-time leading rebounder. Gola enjoyed a ten-year NBA career with the Philadelphia Warriors, San Francisco Warriors, and New York Knicks. He is one of a select group of players to win an NIT, NCAA, and NBA title.

Clifford O. "Cliff" Hagan

Enshrined 1978
Born: December 9, 1931
Owensboro, KY

With one of basketball's most devastating hook shots and a dazzling quickness and strength, Cliff Hagan starred at the University of Kentucky, and for thirteen professional seasons with the NBA's St. Louis Hawks and the ABA's Dallas Chaparrals. Playing under Hall of Fame coach Adolph Rupp, Hagan led the Wildcats to an 86-5 record, including a 25-0 season in 1954. The Boston Celtics drafted Hagan only to trade him, along with Ed Macauley, to the St. Louis Hawks for the draft rights to Bill Russell. A pure shooter, Hagan scored an amazing 26 points in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in 1958. During his ten-year NBA tenure, Hagan led the Hawks to five Western Division titles and to the NBA championship in 1958.

Thomas W. "Tommy" Heinsohn

Enshrined 1986
Born: August 26, 1934
Jersey City, NJ

When it comes to winning, Tom Heinsohn's record is nearly flawless. In nine seasons as a starting forward with the Boston Celtics, Heinsohn won eight NBA titles. While at Holy Cross, this architect of an unorthodox but deadly hook shot scored 1,789 (22.1 ppg) points as a consensus All-America, was a three-time All-New England selection and an All-America in 1955 and 1956. He led the Crusaders to the 1954 NIT Championship. Drafted in the first round by the Boston Celtics in 1957, Heinsohn captured Rookie of the Year honors. Despite playing among Boston's basketball greats, Heinsohn led the Celtics in scoring from 1960 to 1962, and appeared in six NBA All-Star Games. After his playing career ended, Heinsohn became a successful head coach in Boston for nine seasons leading the Celtics to the 1974 and 1976 titles.

Samuel "Sam" Jones

Enshrined 1984
Born: June 24, 1933
Laurinburg, NC

At 6-foot-4, Sam Jones was the prototype of the tall guard. He could run the floor, bang the boards and his rangy offensive game caused fits in his opponents. As a collegian, Jones was an offensive firehouse scoring 1,770 points while playing for Hall of Fame coach John McLendon at all-black North Carolina Central College. His scoring aptitude continued and as a pro he averaged over seventeen points a game. One of the "Jones Boys" of Boston, Sam teamed with K.C. in the Celtics backcourt to create havoc in NBA arenas around the country. Jones favored an unorthodox but highly effective bank shot that became the muscle behind his and Boston's ten NBA championships, including eight in a row from1959 to 1966.

Earl F. Lloyd

Enshrined 2003
Born: April 3, 1928
Alexandria, VA

On the night of October 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd, a forward with the Washington Capitols, became the first African-American to play in a NBA game. From that moment, Lloyd would forever change how African-Americans would integrate into professional basketball. Lloyd's ability to conduct himself with grace, style and professionalism both on-and-off court during an era of segregation became the model for others to follow. Lloyd was a two-time All-America selection at West Virginia State where he helped lead his school to an undefeated 30-0 season in 1947-48, a Conference championship and an unofficial "national champions" status as voted by several black newspapers. The 6-foot-8 Lloyd enjoyed a solid NBA career with the Capitols, Syracuse Nationals and Detroit Pistons. A rugged power forward who became a starter on Syracuse's NBA championship team in 1955, Lloyd was known for his defensive play on the opponent's top scorer, rugged rebounding and effective offensive game.

Clyde E. Lovellette

Enshrined 1988
Born: September 7, 1929
Petersburg, IN

First to play on an NCAA, Olympic, AAU, and NBA championship team, Clyde Lovellette fostered the trend of tall, physical, and high-scoring centers. Under Hall of Fame coach Phog Allen, the 6-foot-9 center led the nation in scoring during his senior year at Kansas. As a pro, Lovellette became one of the first big men to move outside and utilize the one-handed set shot extending his shooting range and offensive repertoire. This tactic allowed him to play either the small forward, power forward ,or center positions, forcing the opposition's big man to play out of position. His eleven-year NBA career included stints with the Minneapolis Lakers, Cincinnati Royals, St. Louis Hawks, and Boston Celtics and he was an integral component of championships in Minneapolis (1954) and Boston (1963, 1964).

Edward C. "Ed" Macauley

Enshrined 1960
Born: March 22, 1928
St. Louis, MO

Ed Macauley glided down the lanes of the NBA for easy layups and precise hook shots, frustrating many of the game's greatest big men. A phenomenal player under Hall of Fame coach Ed Hickey at St. Louis University, Macauley was everyone's All-America. "Easy Ed" started his ten-year NBA career with the St. Louis Bombers, played six seasons with the Boston Celtics, and in 1956, as a result of a trade that included the draft rights to Bill Russell, joined the St. Louis Hawks, winning a championship in 1958. In the first-ever NBA All-Star Game (1951), Macauley, a seven-time participant, scored 20 points with six rebounds and was named MVP. At age 32, Macauley became the youngest person ever enshrined into the Hall of Fame.

Slater N. Martin

Enshrined 1982
Born: October 22, 1925
Elmira, TX

While the five-foot-ten, Slater "Dugie" Martin was diminutive in stature, his presence on the court was huge. A colorful, scrappy guard at the University of Texas, Martin was named to the 1949 Helms Athletic Foundation All-America team as a senior, the year he averaged 16 points a game. His 49 points against Texas Christian was a Southwestern Conference record. Considered one of the smallest super players in NBA history, Martin was a forerunner of the modern point guard with the Minneapolis Lakers and St. Louis Hawks and was an excellent play maker. He was a steadying influence on five NBA championship teams, melding the NBA's first great frontcourt of Hall of Famers Jim Pollard, George Mikan, and Vern Mikkelsen into a cohesive unit.

Richard J. "Dick" McGuire

Enshrined 1993
Born: January 25, 1926
New York, NY

Dick McGuire played basketball as if he had eyes in the back of his head. McGuire's clever and heady play enabled him to see even the smallest openings and tightest passing lanes. His tremendous passing, dribbling, and penetrating skills made him one of his era's greatest point guards, both in college and in the pros. After playing under Hall of Famers Joe Lapchick at St. John's and Alvin Julian at Dartmouth, McGuire's professional career blossomed. He played eleven years first with the New York Knicks and then the Detroit Pistons. In seven of eight seasons, he led the Knicks in assists and his court savvy led the team to three straight NBA Finals (1951-53). Easygoing and laid back, Dick McGuire and his brother Al are currently the only two brothers in the Hall of Fame.

Arild Verner Agerskov (Vern) Mikkelsen

Enshrined 1995
Born: October 10, 1928
Fresno, CA

One of the game's first true power forwards at both the college and professional level, Vern Mikkelsen grabbed rebounds and scored points in the paint with ease. At 6-foot-7, 230 pounds, the congenial Mikkelsen was an intense rebounder on the court who ferociously defended and guarded the era's top forwards. At Hamline University he was an All-America and led the school to the 1949 NAIA Championship. That same year, he turned pro and began his ten-year residency with the Minneapolis Lakers. Teams were so outmatched by Mikkelsen's strength, size, and technique that they would use stalling tactics to keep the ball away from the Lakers' dominating frontcourt player and teammates. One of the league's strongest players, Mikkelsen played in 699 of 704 games and used his sturdy frame to become only the sixth player in NBA history to score more than 10,000 points.

George Mikan

Enshrined 1959
Born: June 18, 1924
Joliet, IL
Died: June 2, 2005

The marquee above Madison Square Garden that flashed "George Mikan vs. Knicks" aptly told the story of basketball's original superstar. The first dominant big man in professional ball, George Mikan played with a competitive fire and zest matched by few. Playing under Hall of Fame coach Ray Meyer at DePaul University, the 6-foot-10 Mikan along with fellow Hall of Famer Bob Kurland, swatted away so many shots that in 1944 the NCAA introduced a rule that prohibited goaltending. Unaffected by the rule change, Mikan led DePaul to the 1945 NIT title. Mikan enjoyed an extraordinary professional career, most notably winning championships with the Minneapolis Lakers. A dominating offensive force, Mikan led three different professional leagues in scoring and set the standard for all future centers. He was voted the greatest player in the first half century by the Associated Press.

Robert L. "Bob" Pettit

Enshrined 1971
Born: December 12, 1932
Baton Rouge, LA

Lean, graceful, and always well-conditioned, Bob Pettit's physical build made him one of the first big men to play facing the basket. But Pettit's resolve set him apart from his peers; he simply would not be outworked by his competitors. Although he was a three-time All-SEC center with an average of 27.8 points per game throughout his college career, many were skeptical that Pettit could transition to the rough-and-tough NBA. Despite his slender build, Pettit was still the Milwaukee Hawks' first draft choice in 1954, and spent his eleven-year career entirely with the organization. As a mark of true consistency, Pettit played in eleven straight All-Star Games, was named All-Star Game MVP more times than any player in history, and guided the Hawks to the 1958 NBA Championship. When Pettit retired in 1965, he was the league's highest scorer (20,880) and second highest rebounder (12,849).

Bill Sharman

Enshrined: 2004
Born: May 25, 1926
Abilene, TX

Only the third person to be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player and a coach, success seemed to follow Bill Sharman wherever he went. Following his playing career with the Boston Celtics, Sharman signed on with the Los Angeles Jets of the new American Basketball League. In 1962, he led the Cleveland Pipers to the ABL title and won Coach of the Year honors. Sharman turned to coaching full time, first in college and then back in the NBA. He moved to the American Basketball Association, guided the Utah Stars to the 1971 ABA Championship, and again won Coach of the Year honors. Shifting back to the NBA, Sharman was named Coach of the Year for leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 1972 title. He finished his professional coaching career with 509 regular season and 62 playoff victories with three titles. Sharman served as Lakers General Manager, and then President, through 1990.

John K. "Jack" Twyman

Enshrined 1983
Born: May 21, 1934
Pittsburgh, PA

Jack Twyman's single-minded work ethic and dedication made him one of the best pure-shooting and high-scoring forwards in the NBA's first two decades. During high school, the gymnasium at Pittsburgh Central Catholic was Twyman's second home. He would practice diligently every day, shooting 100 foul and 200 jump shots and between 100 to 150 set shots each session. His diligence paid off when he made the team in his senior year. Twyman continued to cultivate his skills while at University of Cincinnati, where he scored 1,598 points and finished his career as Cincinnati's scoring leader. In the NBA, he played his entire eleven-year era with Rochester/Cincinnati and averaged 31.2 points a game in 1960. In 1958, Twyman became the legal guardian of paralyzed teammate Maurice Stokes and assisted in providing for Stokes' care throughout the rest of his life.

Robert F. "Bobby" Wanzer

Enshrined 1987
Born: June 4, 1921
New York, NY

One of the first NBA players to shoot over 90 percent from the free-throw line, Bobby Wanzer was one of professional basketball's best outside scoring threats. Although the extremely proficient Wanzer shot 90.4 percent in the 1951-52 season, it was his multidimensional game that earned him notoriety. A complete player, he could pass, shoot, dribble, defend, and play hard. An All-NBA Second-Team selection twice who appeared in five All-Star Games, Wanzer spent his entire ten-year pro career with the Rochester Royals coached by Hall of Famer Les Harrison. Wanzer and fellow Hall of Famer Bob Davies were a stunning backcourt team often mentioned alongside the Bob Cousy-Bill Sharman tandem. The Wanzer-Davies duo helped bring Rochester an NBA championship in 1951.

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