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
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Goods from Hoops Great Gola Up for Grabs at Goldin
“Gola Goal!” The words of legendary Philadelphia P.A. announcer Dave Zinkoff echoed off the walls whenever hometown hero Tom Gola scored for the Warriors. A LaSalle legend who became an unselfish star in the NBA, Gola was a folk hero in a city that loved hoops. Now, six years after his death, some of the items from his college and pro career are on the auction … [Read more...] about Goods from Hoops Great Gola Up for Grabs at Goldin
Game Used Tone Strikes Deal with Doncic for Game Shoes
Some of Luka Doncic’s game-worn shoes should be on the market with regularity after the Dallas Mavericks star signed a new partnership deal with Game Used Tone. The company recently sold Doncic’s shoes from the Western Conference Quarterfinal in which he hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. The 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year, Doncic was selected to the All-NBA First Team … [Read more...] about Game Used Tone Strikes Deal with Doncic for Game Shoes
Historic NBA All-Star Game Memorabilia Showcase
The history of the NBA All-Star Game dates back to 1951 when Easy Ed Macauley of the Celtics led the East over the West 111-94 in Boston. Since then, the MVP trophy from the annual gathering of greats has included names like Cousy, Pettit, Russell, Chamberlain, Robertson, Baylor, West, Erving, Bird, Johnson, Jordan and James. Back in the day when teams pinched pennies … [Read more...] about Historic NBA All-Star Game Memorabilia Showcase
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
Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Jersey Coming to Auction
A Philadelphia Warriors uniform worn by Wilt Chamberlain during his 1959-60 rookie season will be going on the auction block later this fall. SCP Auctions showed off the jersey and trunks at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago this week. Originating in Chamberlain’s own collection, the uniform has been in the hands of a private collector for many years, … [Read more...] about Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Jersey Coming to Auction
Autographed Jordan Rookie Year Shoes Could Fetch $50,000
A pair of Michael Jordan rookie year shoes is heading for auction. SCP Auctions says the white and red Nikes pre-date the Air Jordan line and were handed to a Lakers ball boy after a Chicago Bulls victory in Los Angeles. With both signed by Jordan, who added his number 23, the Nike Air model shoes are expected to fetch $50,000 or more. “These are very rare shoes indeed,” … [Read more...] about Autographed Jordan Rookie Year Shoes Could Fetch $50,000
Sixers Bought Dr. J Items in Auction
They didn't get--or want--all of it, but the Philadelphia 76ers were active bidders on the Dr. J memorabilia that was sold by SCP Auctions last week. The team's CEO, Adam Aaron, says the Sixers were the winning bidder on ten lots containing 18 items. More than 140 items from Julius Erving's collection sold for a record $3.5 million as part of a $6.5 million auction event … [Read more...] about Sixers Bought Dr. J Items in Auction
Ellen Hosting NBA Memorabilia Auction
The rash of deadly tornadoes have caused unbelievable devastation across the Midwest and South and the victims will need a lot of help to recover. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was looking for a unique way to help, so she's holding an auction of NBA items to support the recovery efforts. It's a running joke on the show that her loyalty can be won by various teams and … [Read more...] about Ellen Hosting NBA Memorabilia Auction