2026 Spring Auction
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Mar 29, 2026 10:30PM EDT
Timed Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Lot 189
Bill Russell Boldly Signed 1973 'Bill Russell's Basketball, Vol. 1' from Russell's Personal Collection – PSA/DNA 10 Auto.
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Presented here is a boldly signed copy of "Bill Russell's Basketball, Vol. 1" (1973), personally autographed by the legendary center himself and drawing from Russell's own personal collection—adding a provenance layer that precious few signed books can claim. The autograph has been evaluated by PSA/DNA and awarded a perfect grade of 10, the highest possible designation, signifying an exceptionally bold, clean, and visually striking signature.
Bill Russell's 11 NBA championships with the Boston Celtics remain the gold standard of team sports success, and his signature is among the most respected—and scarce—in the hobby. Russell was notoriously selective about signing, making authenticated examples with a PSA 10 grade exceptionally rare and highly desirable. The personal collection provenance only amplifies the significance of this piece. For the Boston Celtics collector, the signed book enthusiast, or anyone seeking a pristine, perfectly graded example of one of basketball's greatest signatures.
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