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The 1967-68 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team won UCLA's fourth NCAA National Basketball Championship under head coach John Wooden with a win over North Carolina. The team held a 47-game winning streak, which came to an end in January when they were beaten by Houston in what came to be known as the Game of the Century, ushering in a new era of college hoops. The Bruins avenged the loss in the NCAA Final Four, thrashing the Cougars behind Lew Alcindor's 19 points and 18 rebounds. They went onto become the only team to win consecutive NCAA championships twice. Offered here is a 5" x 6" hotel stationary page featuring the signatures of 1 members of the elite squad, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (signing as "Lew Alcindor"), coach John Wooden (with the inscription "UCLA"), Lynn Shackleford, Lucius Allen, Mike Warren, Kent "Tex" Taylor, Jim Nielsen, Bill Sweek, Gene Sutherland, Neville Saner and Kenny Heitz. In fine condition with the autographs in black ballpoint, with the exception of Wooden who signed in felt tip. In fine condition with signs of spotting due to liquid exposure.
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