Autograph books, vinyl autograph books, wirebound autograph. This book examines the american basketball league and its short history, beginning with its conception in 195960 and its two seasons of play, 19611963. This is an extremely rare 195556 card, designating sid goldberg as a member of the harlem globetrotters basketball organization, and is signed in bold, blue ink by saperstein. Over the years, they have played more than 26,000 exhibition games in 124 countries and territories. Whether selling your collection or seeking to buy an important piece of sports history, we invite you to experience the best team in all of sports memorabilia. In 1907 anna and the children arrived in a predominantly german and irish neighborhood on chicagos north side to join up with louis, who had moved there earlier to get established. Abe saperstein and the american basketball league, 1960. Bill walton autographedsigned 1993 naismith hof cachetenvelope 126752. Before wilt chamberlain, bill russell, julius erving, or michael jordan before magic johnson and showtime the harlem globetrotters revolutionized basketball and spread the game around the world.
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I just purchased this book at an auction and realized it is signed by the founderowner of the harlem globetrotters, abe saperstein. Florence griswold museum, gift of the lyme art association, 1954. Saperstein, abe stephen koschal, autograph authenticator. The harlem globetrotters are an american exhibition basketball team. Their modern derivations include yearbooks, friendship books, and guest books. A perfect item for backtoschool promotions, and a handy tool that will keep your message within reach at all times. Does anyone know if this is real im assuming it is and would it be worth anything. Disney autograph book minnie mouse pink glitter pink satin bow disney world disneyland disney cruise. Tomorrows children parts ii and iii of the cocoon trilogy. Autograph books for the end of the year diy autograph.
Saperstein was born on july 4, 1902, in london, england, as the eldest of eight children to louis saperstein, a tailor, and his wife, anna. Whether one of hundreds or one of a kind, a signed book is a wonderful addition to any book collection. Authentic autograph of deceased naismith basketball hall of fame member abe saperstein, founder of the world famous harlem globetrotters. Decorate the book s cover yourself to make an ideal personalized souvenir for any occasion. Phoenix ap marques haynes, the legendary harlem globetrotters showman often called the greatest dribbler in basketball history, has died. At sapersteins suggestion, veeck eventually signed luke easter, minnie minoso, suitcase.
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Abe sapersteins fabulous harlem globetrotters silver anniversary season 19511952 signed by reece goose tatum. The teams signature song is brother bones whistled version of sweet georgia brown. It is a broadcasting outsourcing company based in houston, texas and a subsidiary of westwood one until it was sold to clear channel communications in 2011. Saperstein was starting a new team, the cincinnati crescents, and he invited easter to join it. These 7 x 6 zippered vinyl autograph books feature a 50sheet square blank autograph book, a clear poly cd pocket, and three 3 34 x 5 18 photo sleeves. The life of jansje, the main character, is depicted here in this story taking her from her home, watching her grow and over come the obstacles that make her become the woman she ends up being with a loving family and full life. A great way to wrap up the year with a fun writing project. In the early years, saperstein s thenteenage brother harry worked as a typist and secretary, sending out press releases and game schedules. The team grew in popularity after saperstein signed reece goose tatum. A persons own signature, especially considered as a collectors item. Decorate the books cover yourself to make an ideal personalized souvenir for any occasion. A special type of signed book, an association copy is inscribed by the author to a person of historical or relative importance to the authors personal life or career.
The autograph book is an amazing story following a young woman through her travels across the world. The rise, fall, and return to greatness of the harlem globetrotters, author ben green tells the story of this extraordinary franchise and iconic american institution. With a team in hawaii, the league created an adjusted schedule to accommodate the outsize distance. How i remember that warm summer evening in germany in the late 1950s. I just purchased this book at an auction and realized it is signed by the founder owner of the harlem globetrotters, abe saperstein.
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