1977 DrJ AS Game Basketball

[Phil316]

Re: 1977 DrJ AS Game Basketball

And it came with a Dr J letter.

[sportscentury]

Re: 1977 DrJ AS Game Basketball

Ouch. That is some pretty bad news for the buyer. Thanks for the info.

[otismalibu]

Re: 1977 DrJ AS Game Basketball

Wilson didn't use that stamping on game balls for another couple of seasons. And the 1980 date stamp didn't show up until 1980.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Re: 1977 DrJ AS Game Basketball

If you're tailing about the ® copyright, then I'm glad I didn't guess.
Eagle Eye Otis!

[otismalibu]

Re: 1977 DrJ AS Game Basketball

If it's from the 1976-77 season, it should look like the one on the left.

[sportsnbikes]

Re: 1977 DrJ AS Game Basketball

Nothing stands out. What's wrong with it?

[otismalibu]

Any other hoops collectors notice anything odd about this piece?

http://catalog.scpauctions.com/1977-NBA-ALL-STAR-GAME-BALL-PRESENTED-TO-JULIUS-D-LOT28355.aspx