This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/1/2022
The offered program, The Wigwan, is for an NBA double header played at Philadelphia's Convention Hall on January 21, 1956. The games were between the Philadelphia Warriors and Ft. Wayne Pistons and the Boston Celtics and Syracuse Nationals. The program was signed in pencil by 20 players and coaches, including 8 NBA Hall of Famers. Signed on the front cover: CELTICS: Bob Cousy (HOF), Bill Sharmen (HOF), Arnie Risen (HOF), Ernie Barrett, Togo Palazzi and Red Morrison; NATIONALS: Paul Seymour, Red Rocha and Billy Kenville. Signed in the center spread: WARRIORS: Neil Johnston (HOF), Coach George Senesky; FT. WAYNE PISTONS: George Yardley (HOF), Larry Foust. Signed on back cover: NATIONALS: Johnny Red Kerr (HOF), George King, Dolph Schayes (HOF), Jim Tucker, Dick Farley, Ed Conlin and Earl Lloyd (HOF). Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication. The program measures 7 ¾ x 10 ½ inches and presents in Excellent condition.