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SIGNED UK BASKETBALL RARE ONE OF A KIND 28 GREATEST ALL TIME PLAYERS & COACHES

$ 250.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Sport: Basketball
  • Condition: IN GREAT CONDITION WITH SOME LOSS OF COLORING ON BALL AROUND THE "JAMESLEE" SIGNATURE
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Original/Reprint: Original
  • Team: University of Kentucky Wilcats
  • Product: Photo

    Description

    Here is your chance to have a one-of-a-kind autographed University of Kentucky  basketball by some of the greatest players that
    have ever played at the University of Kentucky!!
    First, the background on how the ball came to be.  I won a contest to be the "First Fan" to tour the now defunct UK Basketball Museum
    that was located in the mall adjacent to Rupp Arena.  I took this basketball to get it signed by all the returning players.  I don't really
    want to sell it but we have medical bills that need to be paid.  I hope this will either make it back to the university or to someone who
    can really appreciate what a unique piece of UK Basketball history it is.  Some of those that signed the ball are now deceased including
    Basil Hayden, Wah Wah Jones and  Bill Keightley,  I would appreciate you sharing this listing with anyone who might be interested.
    Also, this might be a great item to purchase as a corporation and hold a contest with this being the prize.
    I'm trying to locate some of the pictures that were taken on that day.  I know the Lexington Herald Leader did an article so you could
    probably find it that way.
    The signatures that are on the ball include:
    Jimmy Dan Conner, Joe B. Hall, Bill Keightley, Jay Shidler
    Sal Smith, Todd Svoboda
    Wah Wah Jones, Stan Key, Kyle Macy, Basil Hayden (1919-1920), Don Mills
    Tubby Smith, Adrian "Odie" Smith, Chris Gittlefinger
    Johnny Cox, Dirk Minnifield, Cotton Nash
    Kenny "Sky" Walker, Vernon Hatton, Herky Rupp
    James Lee, Steve Lochmueller, Ron Kennett and one I can't identify that starts with a "W"
    Jim LeMaster, Rick Robey, Bo Lantern Tom Parker
    As you can see this is an awesome ball that would be great for that ultimate UK FAN!!!  CAN YOU SAY MERRY, MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS.
    Paypal payment due upon successful bid.
    We pack well and ship FAST!!!  I can also arrange to meet in person.