This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2019
The highlight of the 1997 ABA Reunion in Indianapolis was the formal presentation of the "30 Man All-Time ABA Team" as selected by a special panel of 50 former ABA sportswriters, referees, broadcasters and fans. In addition, the All-Time ABA MVP Award was given to Julius Erving, and the All-Time ABA Coach award was given to Slick Leonard. Finally, the Biggest ABA Afro Award was given to Darnell Hillman, and the All-Time ABA Cry-Baby Award went to an absent Rick Barry. This award stands 12” tall featuring a 1/4" thick by 8” high piece of glass atop a heavy black base. The glass has a basketball etched on it. On the base is “AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 30 MAN ALL-TIME TEAM CONNIE HAWKINS” in gold lettering along with “AUGUST 22-23, 1997 INDIANAPOLIS, IN”. Presents in NM condition. Records indicate this is only the 3rd trophy from this event ever offered for public sale. Includes LOA from Connie Hawkins' longtime girlfriend.