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Lot 243
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Lot Number: 243
Description: 1956 College All-Star "West" team photograph with Bill Russell. Period sepia toned photograph (12.75"x9") showing members of the College All-Star Team which played a series of exhibition games against the Harlem Globetrotters. An April 1, 1956 newspaper article found online relays that Tommy Heinsohn has originally been slated to take part but was one of several players "banned" under suspicion of "intended professionalism" (presumably meaning that he had already been in talks with an NBA team). Framed to 12.25"x16" with visible wear including scattered creases/wrinkles. Includes letter of provenance from the Heinsohn Family: VGEstimated Price Range: ($300-$500)
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