Basketball Memorabilia Auction - Consignments Wanted

1977-78 Washington Bullets NBA 14kt. gold Championship Ring belonging to Elvin Hayes. 75 point diamond on top of the ring is surrounded by "N. B. A. World Champions". "Hayes", "bullets" and "the fat lady sings" appear on one side, with the NBA logo and "1978" appearing on the other. Inside is stamped "Balfour 14K" along with his "E.E.H" initials engraved. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Hayes. Obtained directly from Hayes.

This item sold for $82,500

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ring awarded to Elvin Hayes upon his induction in 1990. 10kt. gold Jostens ring. The square-shaped ring features a diamond set atop a red back stone with "Basketball Hall of Fame" engraved to gold surrounding stones. One side has 'year of his induction, '1990" engraved above two basketball players in relief. Opposite side has "Elvin Hayes" engraved above the Hall of Fame official logo. Ring weighs approximately 34 grams or 1.25 oz. Fine condition. With a COA from Hayes. Obtained from Hayes directly.

This item sold for $56,250

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ring awarded to Chet Walker upon his 7 September 2012 induction. Walker's niche in the NBA is a distinctive one: the agile forward was named to the first ever all-rookie NBA team and won the 1967 NBA Championship as part of the team widely considered the greatest of all time, the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers. Walker's career then continued to impress, and the champion athlete concluded his career playing with the Chicago Bulls his last six seasons, scoring a total of 18,831 points in his epic career. After retiring as an athlete Walker authored an autobiography, "Long Time Coming: A Black Athlete's Coming-Of-Age in America" and then became a successful producer in Hollywood. Walker was formally inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame on 7 September 2012 in Springfield, Massachusetts. 10k gold Jostens ring. The square-shaped ring features a diamond set atop a red back stone with "Basketball Hall of Fame" engraved to gold surrounding stones. One side has "Walker" engraved above two basketball players in relief. Opposite side has the year "2012" engraved above the Hall of Fame official logo. Includes original Jostens black box and tags. Ring is size 19 and weighs 34 grams or 1.25 oz and has the tiniest scuff, though unnoticeable, else fine condition. Obtained directly from Chet Walker and with a Letter of Authenticity from him.

This item sold for $49,555

Bronze Hall of Fame trophy awarded to basketball superstar Jamaal Wilkes. Known for his defensive prowess, solid rebounding skills and deadly jump shot, Wilkes won four NBA championship rings in a career that spanned from 1975 to 1984. A member of the famous "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers squad of the early 1980's, Wilkes had his number retired by the team on 28 December 2012. This trophy was presented to Wilkes at the National Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on 7 September 2012 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bronze statue features a stylized basketball-textured finial and two plaques affixed to the front of the base which read "Jamaal Wilkes" and "Class of 2012" respectively. Measures 19.5" in height with a base diameter of 6.75". Weighs 12 lbs., 8 oz. Fine condition. A substantial tribute to one of the most distinguished players of his era. Accompanied by a COA from Jamaal Wilkes.

This item sold for $44,688

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame trophy awarded to Chet Walker upon his 7 September 2012 induction. Walker's niche in the NBA is a distinctive one: the agile forward was named to the first ever all-rookie NBA team and won the 1967 NBA Championship as part of the team widely considered the greatest of all time, the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers. After retiring as an athlete Walker authored an autobiography, "Long Time Coming: A Black Athlete's Coming-Of-Age in America" and then became a successful producer in Hollywood. Statue features a stylized basketball-textured finial and plaque affixed to the front of the base which reads, "CHET WALKER". Measures 19.5" in height with a base diameter of 6.75". Fine. A substantial tribute to one of the most distinguished players of his era. With an LOA signed by Chet Walker.

This item sold for $40,954

Bernard King ring from his induction into the prestigious Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The NBA star and four-time all-star played as small forward for the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and the Washington Bullets. A top scorer, King averaged 32.9 points per game during the 1984-85 season as one of the New York Knicks, more than any other player in the NBA that year. Large ring features a central round cut clear rhinestone, flanked by gold laurel sprigs on a bed of transparent red, possibly glass. On the sides are King's name, a vignette of basketball players, the year 2013 and the Hall of Fame logo, underscored by 5 stars. Within is a 10k gold mark. Some scratching, else near fine. With an LOA signed by Bernard King.

This item sold for $40,625

Nelvin Hayes Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame plaque. Awarded to Hayes on 15 May 1990 after an incredible career on both the San Diego/Houston Rockets and the Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets. He played 1,303 games over 16 seasons, registering 27,313 points (eighth all-time) and 16,279 rebounds (fourth all-time). During his college years, Hayes became the University of Houston's first African American basketball player in 1966 along with Don Chaney. Plaque features a portrait of a young Hayes engraved into a circular metal plaque. With ''Elving Hayes / Elected as a Player / Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame / May 15, 1990'' engraved beneath. Plaque measures 8.25'' x 12'' and is matted in black and framed in wood to an an overall size of 12.5'' x 16'' x 1.25'' deep. A few very minor spots of wear to plaque and two very minor scratches to frame, else fine. Obtained directly from Hayes.

This item sold for $40,625

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame trophy awarded to Bernard King upon his 8 September 2013 induction. The NBA star and four-time all-star played as small forward for the New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and the Washington Bullets. A top scorer, King averaged 32.9 points per game during the 1984-85 season, more than any other player in the NBA that year. Tall award statue features a stylized basketball-textured finial and plaque affixed to the front of the base that reads, "Bernard King". Measures 19.5" in height with a base diameter of 6.75". Weighs 11 pounds, 11 ounces. Fine. With an LOA signed by Bernard King.

This item sold for $40,625

NBA championship ring awarded to Chet Walker upon the Philadelphia 76ers' victory in the 1967 championship game. The team widely considered the greatest of all time won the final against the San Francisco Warriors. Walker, an agile forward was named to the first ever all-rookie NBA team and was formally inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame on 7 September 2012. After retiring as an athlete Walker authored an autobiography, "Long Time Coming: A Black Athlete's Coming-Of-Age in America" and then became a successful producer in Hollywood. Heavy gold square-shaped ring features a diamond, set centrally into a red stone with "Philadelphia World Champions" inscribed to the setting. To the left of center is the team logo "76" and Walker's name. Opposite is an NBA logo and the year 1967, with record of "Won 68 Lost 13". Ring in 14kt gold is size 13.5. Weighs 32 grams. Near fine. Obtained directly from Chet Walker and with an LOA from him.

This item sold for $34,375