2024 Fall Premier
Wed, Nov 6, 2024 01:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 23, 2024 10:30PM EST
Lot 395
1970 NBA Finals New York Knicks (vs. Lakers) Game 7 MSG Ticket Stub -- NYK Claim 1st Title, "Willis Reed Game") -- PSA GD 2 (Only One Higher)
Sold for
$9,000
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $150,000 |
Presented here is a ticket stub from Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals between the L.A. Lakers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden that delivered New York its first NBA championship. As of this listing, only eleven stubs from this historic game have ever been authenticated by PSA, with only one graded higher than this PSA GD 2 example. The PSA flip notes that this Game 7, along with being the Knicks' first title, was "The Willis Reed Game."
The 1969-70 regular season MVP, Reed missed Game 6 after suffering a torn thigh muscle in Game 5. The 6' 10" center decided to give it a go in Game 7 after receiving painkiller injections. When the MSG faithful saw Reed limping onto the court during warm-ups, they erupted into a frenzy. Although remembered as the "Willis Reed Game", Knicks point guard Walt "Clyde" Frazier led the way with a clutch 36 points and 19 assists, one of the most gaudy stat lines in NBA Finals history. Reed’s four points and three rebounds in 27 minutes of action paled in comparison to the spark he provided for fans and teammates en route to a decisive 113-99 Knicks victory. In 2010, ESPN named this thrilling contest the Greatest Game 7 in NBA Finals history.
The green colored ticket from the 2nd Promenade at hallowed MSG has a clean tear on the bottom (smoother than most examples) and a diagonal crease on the upper right corner. Print remains bold and surface very clean on the front. The reverse has a little tape remnants and notations in blue ballpoint from the original attendee, who is also the consignor. 54 years ago as a teenager he attended this famous game and made notes on the back for his recollection; hence, the "MK" qualifier. In 2022, we sold a PSA Authentic example of this stub for $30,343.
Payment for your invoice must clear in full prior to shipping. All items will be shipped from SCP Auctions’ Laguna Niguel, CA office in the order that payments are received. Please allow up to three business days following clearance of payment for items to ship. All items will be shipped UPS/FedEx Ground unless you contact us to discuss an alternative shipping method. If you would like your items shipped in a different method, such as UPS/FedEx Next Day or UPSFedEx 2-Day, you must contact our Post Sale Services Manager Veronica Rodriguez by emailing customerservice@scpauctions.com to discuss alternative shipping instructions. Prior to bidding, please be aware of estimated shipping costs, especially for large or heavy lots. You may contact SCP Auctions for any shipping estimates lots you are bidding on or interested in bidding on. If you intend to pick up your items in person at the SCP Auctions office, please call us to schedule. Payment must clear prior to items being available for pick-up.
