Bill Russell had a breathtaking career in the NBA as a player and coach with the Boston Celtics. The Hall of Famer also was an outspoken opponent of racial injustice and social inequities, particularly at a time when the civil rights movement was gaining momentum. Hunt Auctions announced Thursday that Russell had consigned his collection of basketball memorabilia and civil … [Read more...] about Bill Russell Consigns Memorabilia Collection to Upcoming Live Auction
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Collection of Late Celtics Favorite Terry Duerod Up for Auction
He was known as “Sweet Doo” during his career. Terry Duerod was a high school standout, helped the University of Detroit reach the NCAA Tournament as a sophomore and was part of the Boston Celtics’ NBA championship squad in 1981. Duerod, who later served as a firefighter in Detroit for 28 years, died on Nov. 13, 2020, from leukemia. He was 64. Eight of Duerod’s items … [Read more...] about Collection of Late Celtics Favorite Terry Duerod Up for Auction
The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History
A Boston sports landmark has closed its doors and the memorabilia inside is up for sale. The Fours, located just steps from the TD Garden, has permanently closed after 44 years of operation. Its famed sports memorabilia collection, which once adorned the walls of the two-story location on Canal Street is now up for auction. More than 1,000 items will be on the market—some … [Read more...] about The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History
Consignment of the Week: Bill Sharman Celtics Jersey
If you grew up in the early 1970s, you knew him as the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. If you’re a Boston Celtics fan, you know him as half of one of the NBA’s all-time great backcourts. Bill Sharman spent over 25 years in pro basketball (and even some pro baseball). Now, a surviving relic from his career as Bob Cousy’s running mate during the Celts’ glory days is … [Read more...] about Consignment of the Week: Bill Sharman Celtics Jersey
Consignment of the Week: 1957 Celtics Championship Ring
The Boston Celtics’ NBA dynasty was just getting started thanks to the arrival of a game-changing player from the University of San Francisco. While Bill Russell’s impact was enormous, the Celts were a team and one of the players who shared that first NBA championship with the future Hall of Fame center was Lou Tsioropolous, a former University of Kentucky standout. … [Read more...] about Consignment of the Week: 1957 Celtics Championship Ring
Celtic Great Jo Jo White’s Memorabilia Coming to Auction
Hall of Famer Jo Jo White, who helped the Boston Celtics win a pair of NBA titles in the 1970s, has consigned some of his career memorabilia to SCP Auctions, which will offer it at auction in 25 lots beginning next week. Among the items up for bid will be White’s 1976 NBA championship ring (minimum bid $2,500), a 1974 championship ring he was given as a replacement when the … [Read more...] about Celtic Great Jo Jo White’s Memorabilia Coming to Auction
33 Legendary Larry Bird Basketball Cards
He shared his first Topps card with Magic Johnson and Dr. J. Just two years later, there was so little interest in basketball cards that the league went without a mainstream trading card contract. Fleer brought hoops back to the masses (sort of) in 1986-87 and for the final five years of his career, Larry Bird basketball cards could be found in … [Read more...] about 33 Legendary Larry Bird Basketball Cards