This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/20/2011
In the minds of many, Artis Gilmore was surpassed as an ABA star only by Julius Erving. Gilmore followed five All-Star seasons with the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA by becoming the first overall pick of the 1976 NBA dispersal draft. In Gilmore's complete pro basketball career, he was an eleven-time All-Star, the ABA Rookie of the Year, and an ABA MVP, and he remains the NBA career leader for field goal percentage. Recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2011 class, It was Gilmore's longtime friend Julius Erving who delivered his introductory speech at the induction ceremony.
Gilmore's size 18 Nike sneaker shows excellent game use. He has signed the outside of the shoe in black marker and added his uniform number notation "#53".
Includes a signed LOA from Julius Erving. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.