Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks - NBA - Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Cousy - 1970 - Brochure
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Three original The Sporting News basketball prospectuses from 1967 and 1970, featuring Bill Russell, Lew Alcindor and Bob Cousy; in good condition, limited edition.
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3x Vintage The Sporting News editions (1967 & 1970) – Bill Russell, Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Bob Cousy
Item description:
For sale is a lot of 3 historic original issues of the well-known American sports newspaper “The Sporting News” from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
An absolute highlight for collectors of vintage basketball and US sports memorabilia!
Included issues:
1. Issue of March 14, 1970:
Cover image: Bill Russell (“Athlete of the Decade”)
Content / topics: Extensive feature on the NBA legend of the Boston Celtics.
2. Issue of March 28, 1970:
Cover image: Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) in Milwaukee Bucks jersey (No. 33).
Other topics: Paul Waner (“A Hitter Supreme”), Dave McNally, Gussie Busch.
3. Issue of March 4, 1967:
Cover image: Bob Cousy (“Cagey Coach”).
Other topics: Larry Dierker, Charles “Red” Ruffing (Hall of Fame), Smoky Burgess, Bill Bridges.
Condition:
Used / age-appropriate condition: The newspapers show typical signs of age and storage (paper yellowing, fold lines/creases, light edge wear).
Please refer to the attached photos for the exact visual condition.
Delivery contents:
3x Original issue of The Sporting News (as pictured).
3x Vintage The Sporting News editions (1967 & 1970) – Bill Russell, Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Bob Cousy
Item description:
For sale is a lot of 3 historic original issues of the well-known American sports newspaper “The Sporting News” from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
An absolute highlight for collectors of vintage basketball and US sports memorabilia!
Included issues:
1. Issue of March 14, 1970:
Cover image: Bill Russell (“Athlete of the Decade”)
Content / topics: Extensive feature on the NBA legend of the Boston Celtics.
2. Issue of March 28, 1970:
Cover image: Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) in Milwaukee Bucks jersey (No. 33).
Other topics: Paul Waner (“A Hitter Supreme”), Dave McNally, Gussie Busch.
3. Issue of March 4, 1967:
Cover image: Bob Cousy (“Cagey Coach”).
Other topics: Larry Dierker, Charles “Red” Ruffing (Hall of Fame), Smoky Burgess, Bill Bridges.
Condition:
Used / age-appropriate condition: The newspapers show typical signs of age and storage (paper yellowing, fold lines/creases, light edge wear).
Please refer to the attached photos for the exact visual condition.
Delivery contents:
3x Original issue of The Sporting News (as pictured).
Details
Sport
Basketball
Type
Brochure
Number of objects
3
Team
Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks
Year
1970
Athlete
Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Condition
Good
Sports league/event
NBA
Original/ Replica
Original
Extras
Limited edition
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