FALL 2012 Auction
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 2, 2012 12:00PM EST
Lot 763
DAVID THOMPSON SIGNED STATS PLAQUE FROM HIS RECORD SETTING 73 POINTS ON APRIL 9, 1978
Sold for
$3,843.60
Sold Price includes BP
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David Thompson and the San Antonio Spurs' George Gervin provided memorable drama in the 1977-78 season as the two battled for the league scoring title right down to the final game. Before the games of April 9 the last day of the regular season Thompson and Gervin were in a virtual tie for the scoring lead with Gervin holding a slight edge. The Nuggets faced the Detroit Pistons that afternoon and Thompson poured in 73 points. It was the third-highest output ever in an NBA game; only Wilt Chamberlain who scored 100 in one game and 78 in another had scored more. But Gervin not to be outdone scored 63 that evening against the New Orleans Jazz. It was just enough to give Gervin the scoring crown 27.22 points per game to Thompson's 27.15 the tightest one-two finish ever.
Given to David Thompson in commemoration of one of the greatest single game offensive performances in basketball history this plaque shows a bronze rendering of the complete box scores of both teams (Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons) from April 9 1978. The plaque measures 11" by 15 1/2" and is signed on the back by Thompson in beautiful 9-10/10 black felt tip pen. A few areas of wear can be seen on the metal part of the plaque.
LOA from David Thompson.
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