Spring Premier Auction 2017
Wed, May 24, 2017 04:00PM EDT - Fri, Oct 6, 2017 11:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 545
1990-91 MAGIC JOHNSON GAME WORN & DUAL-SIGNED CONVERSE 'TRIPLE DOUBLE' SIGNATURE MODEL SHOES WITH DETERIORATING SOLES (HOLLYWOOD AGENT COLLECTION)
Sold for
$879.60
Sold Price includes BP
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Offered here is a pair of Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s 1990-91 Converse "Triple-Double" game-worn and dual-signed sneakers gifted to a longtime celebrity agent. The model name Converse gave these shoes was fitting for Magic as he almost averaged a triple-double during the 1990-91 season with 19.4 points 12.5 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game (see Getty 56811958 for style-match). It would be Magic's last full season in the NBA as he was diagnosed with HIV during the off-season forcing the Laker legend into an early retirement that he would only briefly return from in 1996.
The white and purple Converse mid-high tops have deteriorating soles as many shoes do from this era due to the lack of durability in the cushioning material used. The pair shows appropriate wear on the leather exterior and each shoe is equipped with a gray cushiony orthotic padding custom-fitted to Magic’s foot size. The white laces appear to be the originals. The outsoles show adequate heel drag from court use. Most of the pinkish foam cushioning material has crumbled from the midsoles but the rubber outsoles remain firmly attached towards the front. The Lakers color design features "Magic" stamped six times on each shoe including the tongue inner and outer ankles and even the very bottom. Size 14 flag tags in each shoe read "SAMPLE" and 'MADE IN KOREA". A performance message from Converse is printed under the tongue. Magic has autographed each shoe on the outer lower heel/ankle area in bold 9/10 blue ballpoint pen.
Autographs pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
Provenance: This lot originates from a gentleman who has enjoyed a long and successful career in Hollywood as an agent for many well-known athletes and entertainers. His professional and personal network enabled him to amass a significant collection of memorabilia nearly all of which was given to him directly from the athletes and entertainers themselves. All of these items are being introduced to the market for the first time. While our consignor remains anonymous SCP Auctions will issue an LOA for each game used item attesting to its player-direct provenance.
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