This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2014
Offered here is a pair of Dave Cowens game-worn and autographed high top canvas sneakers. The #4 overall pick in the 1970 NBA draft out of Florida State spent 10 of his 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics, playing primarily at the center position, where he won two titles an an MVP award. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991. The shoes seem to match the style worn by Cowens in his final NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1982-83. The size 15 white Converse All-Stars with the green Converse logo are each signed by Cowens on the outer angle in 8-9/10 green pen. They both have some staining under the laces, which appear to be the originals, but otherwise come as-issued and problem-free. They were presented as game-used and in our opinion show appropriate wear.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
Includes Letter of Provenance from collector Bruce Tennen.
Bruce Tennen's passion for Tigers baseball as a boy eventually lead him to pursue a career in the sports industry, covering Arizona teams as an AP journalist in the late 70’s and working in the front office for the San Diego Clippers in the early 80’s. He would later move on to a successful career in mortgage banking, arranging credit and acquisition funding for numerous Pistons players, executives and broadcasters. Bruce has been fortunate enough to build relationships with dozens of professional athletes and team executives, giving him the connections necessary to build his impressive collection.