This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/30/2018
The 1966–67 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won UCLA's third NCAA National Basketball Championship under head coach John Wooden with a win over Dayton. This was the season Lew Alcindor, later to be known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, debuted on to the college basketball scene. After sitting out his freshman year under then NCAA rules, Alcindor dominated as a sophomore, leading UCLA to a 30-0 record while averaging 29.0 points and 15.5 rebounds. Three other players averaged in double figures, including sophomore guard Lucius Allen and junior Mike Warren. Offered here is an Adidas white panel basketball featuring the signatures of 16 members of the elite squad, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (signing as "Abdul-Jabbar"), Lynn Shackleford, Lucius Allen, Kenny Heitz, Mike Warren, Gene Sutherland, Don Saffer, Jim Nielsen, Bill Sweek, and more! In fine condition with the autographs in black and brown felt tips marker inks. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).