FALL 2012 Auction
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 2, 2012 12:00PM EST
Lot 536
OSCAR ROBERTSON MID-1960 GAME WORN PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR (ROBERTSON LOA)
Sold for
$3,300
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 |
It's a testimony to the kind of defensive attention paid to Oscar Robertson as he rolled to a Hall of Fame career in the rough-and-tumble NBA of the 1960's; this game-worn protective headgear was something The Big O felt compelled to wear in 1967 after receiving a blow to the mouth that required several stitches. Eager to return to the lineup even in precarious shape Robertson donned this metal monstrosity with minimal padding and played on despite having this odd accoutrement surrounding his chin and projecting a protective band in front of his mouth. Having performed its odd duties admirably the peculiar piece of NBA memorabilia is intact but showing a bit of the ravages of time. The metal chin piece and protective mouth bar show some tarnishing but no rust; the rubber padding shows considerable wear and aging as does the myriad straps that presumably held the piece in place to some degree or other. All in all an extraordinary piece of NBA paraphernalia that offers a stark reminder of the kind of uh energetic defensive play that used to be applied to many of the game's biggest stars.
Comes with Letter of Authenticity from Oscar Robertson.
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