$2,880
A Champion brand green mesh Boston Celtics away jersey, game worn by Larry Bird during the first half of the 1991-92 NBA season, Bird's final season in the NBA. The front of the jersey features the Celtics logo in white arched tackle twill lettering over Bird's number "33" in white block twill numbering. The back of the jersey features “BIRD” in white arched tackle twill lettering over the repeating “33.” The right "3" on the front of the jersey is signed "Larry Bird" in green marker. A Champion manufacturer’s tag is stitched into the front bottom right of the jersey. The tag features the NBA logo as well as a year ID tag that reads "Year 1991/ ID #/ Body Length +3,” with size “46” tag stitched beside. While Bird started the 1991-92 season wearing size 46 jerseys, he switched to size 48 after the All-Star break due to a back brace he wore under his uniform. The autograph has been authenticated by Upper Deck Authenticated, with an Upper Deck hologram affixed to the front right number “3” of the jersey. The jersey is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck Authenticated and a letter from former Celtics equipment manager Wayne Lebeaux, stating that this jersey originated from his Celtics game used items collection; Lebeaux originally sold the jersey from his collection in 1999. Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-06-01
