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Lot # 659: 1927 John "Honey" Russell, "The Greatest Basketball Player in America" Rare Photo

Category: Basketball

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 10 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Fall Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 10/15/2024 12:00 PM to
11/2/2024 8:00 PM



1927 Extremely rare and early photograph of professional basketball player John "Honey" Russell from the Chicago Bruins of the ABL. He was regarded as the first true shooting guard and the best player of his era, making this quite an incredible piece of basketball history. Stamped on the back by Underwood and Underwood and with a full paper caption as well, this is being offered here for the first time ever!

Size: 6.5x8.5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 10/10

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