2019 Winter Auction Closing March 2
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2019
Offered here is a Special Appreciation Award given to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1989 to commemorate his retirement from professional basketball. This plaque originates from the personal collection of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It measures 10.5 x 13 inches and features a raised gold crest bearing an image of a basketball and hoop near the top. A placard on this award reads “Special Appreciation Award / This Award Is A Special Presentation To / Kareem Abdul Jabbar / That Inspired And Utilized Your Championship Talent And Experiences To Millions Of People And Your Team / Spectacular Performances In The Fabulous Forum And The Nation The Greatest Player Of All Time In The Century Farewell To You. God Bless You. (James) Dimitri H. Thomas Clerk, Worldway Post Office Los Angeles, California May 1989”. This plaque comes with a LOA signed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.