In 1943, Wooden lists basketball’s best “all truly great players” 1601. John Wooden. ALS signed
“John Wooden, Purdue 1932,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, Central Junior– Senior High School letterhead, March 12, 1943. Letter to an admirer. In part: “It is very difficult to answer your question as to the three greatest players I have ever seen…It is hard to compare collegiate and professional players. However, as to all around ability the following players are among the best that I have ever seen or had the privilege of playing with or against…all were truly great. Bob McDermott—Dusquesne, ‘Hank’ Luisetti—Stanford, Charles Hyatt—Pittsburgh, Robert Vandiver— Franklin, ‘Fats’ Jenkins—New York Rens, ‘Stretch’ Murphy—Purdue, John Burch—Dusquesne, Robert Kessler—Purdue…those mentioned are or were all truly great players.” Left edge of both pages affixed to a slip of wallpaper, scattered toning and wrinkling, and collector’s notations to top of first page, otherwise fine condition. Three years later, Wooden would begin an incredible 29-year run as head coach of UCLA, coaching such greats as Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
1603. Steve Yzerman. Official
CCM replica Detroit Red Wings hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $100)
1602. Carl Yastrzemski. Official Cooperstown Collection color
limited edition 22.5 x 19.5 lithograph of the Tazmanian Devil and Yastrzemski on a baseball field, entitled ‘Taz n’ Yaz,’ numbered #79/250 and dated 1999, signed in blue felt tip, “Carl Yastrzemski.” In fine condition, with slight bend to the lower right corner and an authentication label affixed under the image. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
1604. Babe Didrikson Zaharias. Fan-
tastic ballpoint signature, “’Babe’ D. Zaharias,” on an off-white 6 x 2.75 card with a small photo of Zaharias holding a trophy affixed. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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