(LOT 1845)
Pete Maravich Signed Kutsher's Country Club Postcard "Pistol Pete" PSA/DNA Authentic and JSA certified
PISTOL PETE!!! This Pete Maravich autograph graces a highly significant postcard from Kutsher's Country Club, home to Kutsher's Sports Academy, a renowned institution founded in 1968 by Milton and Joseph Kutsher, alongside legendary coach Clair F. Bee. Kutsher's was groundbreaking as the first camp to offer an entirely elective sports program, as well as the first traditional camp to operate throughout the summer. The academy quickly became a premier destination for basketball enthusiasts in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, attracting NBA legends such as Wilt Chamberlain, Walt Frazier, Julius Erving, and, of course, Pete Maravich. Known for his electrifying and innovative play style, Maravich was likely demonstrating his mesmerizing dribbling and shooting skills during his visits to the camp. This postcard, which bears Maravich's signature on the back in blue ballpoint pen with the inscription "Pistol Pete," carries added significance given Maravich's untimely passing in 1988 at the age of just 40. The item has been encapsulated and graded as Authentic by PSA, and is certified by both PSA/DNA and JSA. A rare and highly collectible piece of basketball history.

MIN BID $200
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