My Newest Acquisition
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My Newest Acquisition
Every night at the TD Garden - they have a silent auction for charity, and usually have some pretty sweet items up for bid. For example, last night they had a set of blueprints of Fenway Park - signed by Jim Rice - Fred Lynn - Dwight Evans. They also had a signed picture of Bobby Orr's famous flying goal, along with the scorecard from that night.
The prize of the night for me was a picture of Bill Russell blocking a Wilt Chamberlain shot, with Jim Loscutoff looking on. The picture was autographed by Mr Russell, and also featured a piece of the famed parquet floor - and a game used net from one of the championships in the 60s.
I placed a bid....and went to enjoy the game. In the 4th quarter, I got a text that I had won. Newest edition to my small but growing Celtics hall of fame wall.
The prize of the night for me was a picture of Bill Russell blocking a Wilt Chamberlain shot, with Jim Loscutoff looking on. The picture was autographed by Mr Russell, and also featured a piece of the famed parquet floor - and a game used net from one of the championships in the 60s.
I placed a bid....and went to enjoy the game. In the 4th quarter, I got a text that I had won. Newest edition to my small but growing Celtics hall of fame wall.
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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Absolutely awesome!!!
Well done mrkleen.
Well done mrkleen.
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bobc33- Posts : 13641
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Wow, that is one great item. Fantastic.
I've seen that photo before, but not like this.
Congratulations. And all for a good cause.
I've seen that photo before, but not like this.
Congratulations. And all for a good cause.
Outside- Posts : 3019
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mrkleen09 wrote:Every night at the TD Garden - they have a silent auction for charity, and usually have some pretty sweet items up for bid. For example, last night they had a set of blueprints of Fenway Park - signed by Jim Rice - Fred Lynn - Dwight Evans. They also had a signed picture of Bobby Orr's famous flying goal, along with the scorecard from that night.
The prize of the night for me was a picture of Bill Russell blocking a Wilt Chamberlain shot, with Jim Loscutoff looking on. The picture was autographed by Mr Russell, and also featured a piece of the famed parquet floor - and a game used net from one of the championships in the 60s.
I placed a bid....and went to enjoy the game. In the 4th quarter, I got a text that I had won. Newest edition to my small but growing Celtics hall of fame wall.
That framed photo would be terrific even unsigned. The fact it's signed by the man himself is way cool.
steve3344- Posts : 4167
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Thanks Guys.
Steve - I am a big Bill Russell fan, so really happy to have this.
Steve - I am a big Bill Russell fan, so really happy to have this.
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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great shot kleen, classic, I think that 18 is Bailey Howell
cowens/oldschool- Posts : 27275
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I assumed it was Loscy...would love to know for sure.
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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....its not Dave Cowens
cowens/oldschool- Posts : 27275
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Stuff I have read said that photo was taken by Boston Globe photographer, Dick Raphael - in 1960. That would mean Loscy was the #18 in the picture.
Perhaps Sam can chime in - bet his knows.
Perhaps Sam can chime in - bet his knows.
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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WOW!!
thats amazing! I love that photo, ive been wanting to buy a larger print of it myself for quite a while!!
congrads! i'm completely envious!!
thats amazing! I love that photo, ive been wanting to buy a larger print of it myself for quite a while!!
congrads! i'm completely envious!!
Matty- Posts : 4562
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kleen what was the winning bid? my son just asked me
cowens/oldschool- Posts : 27275
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great deal, really great....unbelievable!!! I thought over 5G
cowens/oldschool- Posts : 27275
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Believe it or not, no one else bid on it. Bidding started at $250...but to be safe (and for the $ going to charity at Christmas Time) figured I would go a bit over.
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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....no wonder, lucky you.....Russell- Chamberlain, Bird-Magic, Ali- Frazier, I don't know why I just typed that, just love that pic.
cowens/oldschool- Posts : 27275
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soooooo
interested in a trade?
ive got a good lookin wife with a great rack and good job i'd swap for that autograph of Mr. Russel's
i coudl prolly toss in a few bucks to make it fair.
interested in a trade?
ive got a good lookin wife with a great rack and good job i'd swap for that autograph of Mr. Russel's
i coudl prolly toss in a few bucks to make it fair.
Matty- Posts : 4562
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Mrkleen,
What is the text below the photo?
What is the text below the photo?
Outside- Posts : 3019
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gyso- Posts : 22144
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Mrkleen,
Congratulations on your winning bid. That picture has always illustrated for me the similarity between pro basketball and ballet. And, for a lesson on wing span, note that Wilt's sneakers are much higher off the floor than Russ' and yet Russ's outstretched hand is well above that of Wilt.
The other two players in the picture are definitely Bailey Howell and Sam Jones (in back of the main combatants). There were only two seasons when Wilt still played for Philly and Bailey Howell was with the Celtics: 1966-67 and 1967-68.
Great find on your part.
Sam
Congratulations on your winning bid. That picture has always illustrated for me the similarity between pro basketball and ballet. And, for a lesson on wing span, note that Wilt's sneakers are much higher off the floor than Russ' and yet Russ's outstretched hand is well above that of Wilt.
The other two players in the picture are definitely Bailey Howell and Sam Jones (in back of the main combatants). There were only two seasons when Wilt still played for Philly and Bailey Howell was with the Celtics: 1966-67 and 1967-68.
Great find on your part.
Sam
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Sam.......appreciate clarifying that.
Outside - text says "Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain - the 1960s biggest rivalry - framed with authentic piece from original parquet & game used net"
-Matty - very happy with my wife, but thanks for the offer
Outside - text says "Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain - the 1960s biggest rivalry - framed with authentic piece from original parquet & game used net"
-Matty - very happy with my wife, but thanks for the offer
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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ok, well just dont tell my wife i offered her in trade, she's still upset that i stole a line off another website where a guy referred to the possibility of him and his wife being in an emergency survival situation and he referrered to his wife as "emergency rations."
i thought it was funny and she was about as amused as the first guys wife.. in other words, non at all.
i thought it was funny and she was about as amused as the first guys wife.. in other words, non at all.
Matty- Posts : 4562
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Great find Kleen! My newest acquisition at 5:11 a.m. December 11th was a 7 pound 13 oz. grandson - baby Ben. Now I've got three grandsons...still trying to field a basketball team.
worcester- Posts : 11526
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Nice Worcester. Best wishes.
mrkleen09- Posts : 3873
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