In 1996, the NBA celebrated its 50th Anniversary and recognized the need to identify those players who elevated the game from an obscure sport to the worldwide phenomenon that it is today. Since Americans love to compile lists, a committee of former and current general managers, team executives, players, coaches and media convened to determine the 50 most influential players who shaped the game. As part of the ongoing celebration, the results were unveiled at the Grand Hyatt Hotel where the original NBA charter was signed (June 6, 1946).
In honor of this historically significant recognition, offered here is a massive custom matted and framed display featuring the signatures of every NBA legend to receive the designation as being one of the NBA's all-time 50 greatest players. Consisting of an assortment of signed high grade insert cards and signed vintage basketball cards, checks and other documents, key signatures featured within this incredible display include: Pete Maravich, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, Sam Jones, Magic Johnson, Earl Monroe, Nate Thurmond, Bill Sharman, Clyde Drexler, Hal Greer, Sam Jones, Isiah Thomas, Rick Berry, Wes Unsled, Kevin McHale, Shaquille O'Neal, Julius Erving, Walt Frazier, Bill Walton, Elvin Hayes, Bob Pettit, Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, James Worthy, Jerry Lucas, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Havlicek, George Mikan, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Moses Malone, Robert Parish, Dace Cowens, Bob Cousy, David Robinson, Paul Arizin, David Robinson, Willis Reed, Lenny Wilkens, Billy Cunningham, Dolph Shayes, Hakeem Olajuwan, Patrick Ewing and Dave Bubusschere.
Adding to the desirability of this display, the signed items are tasetfully matted along with 16” x 20” color photo of a graphic highlighting the 50 Greatest designation (the photo has been signed by George Gervin and Moses Malone). Archivally double matted and framed to an overall size of 43.5" x 45.5".
Painstakingly assembled to the highest standards, all cards featured in this display that are not self-authenticating insert cards are cards that have been authenticated by PSA/DNA and/or James Spence Authentication, and accompanying the display is detailed images of each authenticated card in its original authentication holder to affirm the authenticity. This display is certain to be the centerpiece, in both size and scope, of any serious basketball collection!!