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Timed Auction

Spring Premier Auction 2014

Wed, Apr 30, 2014 08:00PM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 12:30PM EDT
Lot 890

1970 MIKE STOREN (COMMISSIONER) 10K GOLD ABA ALL-STAR RING

Sold for
$2,904
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
1970 American Basketball Association All-Star ring given to Indianapolis Pacers general manager Mike Storen. Storen was the first vice president and general manager of the Indiana Pacers of the new American Basketball Association in 1967. He would later buy a piece of the league's Kentucky Colonels. In 1973 he would become commissioner of the American Basketball Association a position he would leave to buy a piece of the league's Memphis Sounds franchise. 10 point real diamond set in the center of a black onyx stone on top surrounded by "ABA ALL-STAR GAME 1970". One side has an enamel red white and blue basketball above the words "INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA" with a raised image of a player trying a hook shot on the other. Inside stamped "M. STOREN" and "J.C.R.G. 10K". Center piece with diamond is a little loose.

7/11/05 letter from the dealer who obtained the ring directly from Mike Storen.

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