This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
NBA superstar LeBron James served for several years as an exclusive spokesman for the Upper Deck Company. His contract started in June of 2003, when he was taken by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft. This lot features a limited-edition (#6/50), LeBron James signed and inscribed “TEAM USA” Throwback Style Jersey commemorating the United States’ “Original Dream Team” that competed at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome. Italy.
The white polyester Nike jersey (size 52) reads “USA” arched across the front in navy blue tackle twill outlined in red with James’ uniform number “6” positioned immediately below in similar tackle twill fashion. Proper USA Basketball and Nike manufacturer’s tagging appears on the front left tail with a pair of flag tags reading “AUTHENTIC” and “LENGTH +2.” The reverse side of the jersey shows “JAMES” across the back in blue tackle twill outlined in red, followed by his uniform number “6” in similar tackle twill fashion. “USA BASKETBALL” red, white and blue embroidered patch appears on the rear outside collar. James has signed the number “6” on the back of the jersey in silver paint pen and added the inscription “TEAM USA.” The inside back of the jersey reveals special gold print that commemorates the 1960 “Original Dream team” complete with the scores of each of their eight undefeated games that year.
Includes COA from UDA (hologram #BAK07153). Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.