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Lot # 491: 1891 "James Naismith and First Ever Basketball Team", Important Springfield YMCA Photo

Category: Basketball

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 26 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "July Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 7/21/2024 3:00 PM to
8/10/2024 8:00 PM



1891 Photograph of the first ever basketball team at Springfield College highlighted by the inventor of the game, Dr. James Naismith (suit coat with mustache). An extremely rare image in any form, this is a very old 1941 re-strike in nice condition with some handling wear at the corners and issued by Acme and with a full paper caption on the back as well!

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 3(b)
Condition: 4/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 8.5/10

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