This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/1/2011
Auerbach began his coaching career in 1946 in the BAA with the Washington Capitols and led them to the 1947 and 1949 division titles. Offered here are two 7" by 9" originals photos of players from the 1949 Captiols team from Red's own personal collection. One photo features six players dribbling and has been signed by all six including : Johnny Johnson, Bones McKinney, Johnny Mahuten, Robert Feerick, Irving Torgoff and Fred Scolari. The black ink signatures have faded somewhat, averaging 5 out of 10. A second photo shows five of the same six players and has not been signed. Photos appear in EX-MT and VG-EX condition respectively and remain in vintage frames. Includes a letter of provenance from the Auerbach estate. Additional Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.