Boston Celtics John Havlicek Autographed " Havlicek Stole The Ball " 8x10 W/COA
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:54710164 | Modified Item: No |
| Sport: Basketball-NBA | Product: Photo |
| Team: Boston Celtics | Player: John Havlicek |
| Original/Reprint: Original |
You are bidding on an 8x10 B&W photo autographed by deceased Celtic great John Havlicek. Nice photo that depicts the play has been immortalized for Havlicek's clutch steal in the closing seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference championship. In the seventh and final game, played at Boston Garden on April 15, the Celtics led the Philadelphia 76ers 110–109 with five seconds left, and only needed to inbound the ball underneath their basket to secure the victory and advance to the... 1965 NBA Finals; however, Bill Russell's pass struck a wire which was hanging down from the ceiling and helping to support the baskets, the turnover then giving the 76ers and Wilt Chamberlain the ball and a chance to win the game and the series. Hal Greer was set to throw the inbounds pass for the 76ers. Havlicek stood with his back to Greer, guarding Chet Walker. But as Greer's pass came inbounds, Havlicek spun, leaped, and tipped the pass to Sam Jones. Veteran referee Earl Strom, who wrote this game action in his memoir Calling the Shots, called Havlicek's reaction one of the greatest plays he ever saw in his 32 years as a professional official. Announcer Johnny Most's call of "Havlicek stole the ball!" was dubbed by the NBA as "the most famous radio call in basketball history.. Photo has been signed in silver sharpie. Photo comes with a COA from Yesterdays Legends. Photo and autograph are mint! Shipping will be USPS 1st class. Thanks for looking!
