Bill Russell jersey sells for over $1 million, among other items at recent auction
As announced two weeks ago, a series of items of an exclusive collection from basketball legend Bill Russell went up for auction last Friday.
The big-ticket item was Russell’s game jersey from the era of the 1950s-1960s, which sold for a grand total of $1,022,250. Other major sales included Russell’s sweater from the 1960s that went for $94,000. Additionally, a 1986 NBA championship ring belonging to Red Auerbach sold for $129,250.
Hunt Auctions released a statement following the event for the latest collection.
“The record setting performance for items within the first Bill Russell Collection live auction were astounding, yet not surprising. To properly convey the significance of Bill Russell as an athlete, a champion of Civil Rights, and a towering figure in the history of American sports is impossible,” said Hunt Auctions President David Hunt. “Bill embodies the very essence of the title ‘champion’. His unwavering commitment to victory, to his team, and ultimately to a greater good for those that would follow him in both sports and life is perhaps without equal.
“We are honored and very proud to have presented the second portion of this important collection of materials in recognition of his incredible achievements. It is also to be applauded that a portion of the auction proceeds will be donated by Bill to MENTOR, the non-profit he helped to found more than three decades ago.”
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