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5 chances to WN 00 ball. 1st African Am. to Play in NBA

$ 79.19

Availability: 26 in stock
  • Larry Bird: Elgin Baylor
  • Wilt Chamberlain: Bill Russell
  • Lebron James: Kobe Bryant
  • Sport: Basketball-NBA
  • Autograph Authentication: Authenticated
  • Team: Detroit Pistons
  • Player: Earl Lloyd
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Perfect condition! ALL TEXT is ENGRAVED into heavy Coventry Rag. This broadside was hand-signed by Earl Lloyd at the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield Mass. and at the La Quinta Hotel in Earl's home town in Tennessee. (At the Hall Earl also signed 6 RARE basketballs, the only known to exist with the date of his first game, Oct. 31 1950). This art celebrates the men who entered the NBA in 1950 and the players and people who open the doors for hi and others, before and after. Witnesses to the signings, among others, were CT State Representative Tony Hwang, Peter Featherston and Hall Of Fame staff (see Earl pictured below with John Doleva, president, Naismith Hall Of Fame, on day of the 2nd signing) and Wade Payne, photographer. This broadside, 22" x 17" was created by Tamarack Press and Edward Finnegan of Brooklyn NY, the foremost Letterpress artist in America.
  • Product: Signed art
  • Michael Jordan: Scottie Pippen
  • Original/Reprint: Original
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Purchase this AMAZING BASKETBALL ART and receive FIVE chances to win a ,000 signed ball. Only 6 balls were signed!
    Presidents Obama, Clinton and Biden and NBA STARS own this art!
    SEE BELOW.
    THIS ART IS AMAZING...
    "One of the most meaningful sports prints ever made."
    >> AL ATTLES, NBA Allstar & Golden State Warriors
    "... his beautiful message should on every athletes wall...
    "
    >>  ELGIN BAYLOR, NBA Allstar, Los Angeles Lakers
    BUY YOURS TODAY!

    African American History & American Sports History!

    2020 is the 70th Anniversary of
    the first game
    .

    SAVE 50%... and FREE Shipping!

    Only 9.50  (reg. price 9.99)

    SAVE 10% more if buying two or more.

    LIMITED SUPPLY of ORIGINALS remain.

    BONUS = Five chances to win a ,000 ball. One of only SIX signed basketballs. Drawing to be held during Black History Month, on February 28, 2021. NOTE... No purchase necessary to participate in this drawing— just send mail "ONE CHANCE TO WIN" to us VIA website
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    More testimonials .....
    “...I will proudly hang my signed Earl Lloyd Broadside in my home for my children to see, read, and learn from as they grow up...
    Earl Lloyd is a man we should all aspire to emulate

    >>  ALLAN  HOUSTON, NBA Allstar,  NY Knicks
    "... his beautiful message should on every athletes wall...
    a real American hero...
    Earl is a true cultural pioneer
    "
    >>  ELGIN BAYLOR, NBA Allstar, Los Angeles Lakers
    "This is a deeply touching and historic work of art."
    >>
    RON THOMAS, author of They Cleared The Lane.
    "Parents could not find a better role model for their children... a PERFECT GIFT for anyone who needs inspiration."
    >>  Lynette WOODARD, WNBA Allstar, first female player on the Harlem Globetrotters
    "A FABULOUS work of art. Earl Lloyd is African-American history, NBA history and American history."
    >>  MARC SPEARS, sports writer, Boston Globe
    >>  "Your words (on this art) clearly come from deep within your heart and soul... this is on display here at the NCAA national headquarters."
    >>
    MYLES BRAND, president, NCAA
    Earl Lloyd-- a man of many achievements...
    •  FIRST African-American to play in a NBA game, October 31, 1950
    •  FIRST African-American NBA scout
    •  FIRST African American NBA bench coach
    •  SECOND African American NBA head-coach (after Bill Russell). He coached the Pistons.
    •  FIRST African American to WIN a NBA Championship (with Jim Tucker)
    •  an honored member of The Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame
    •  proud US Army veteran
    •  beloved teacher and mentor to thousands of players in high school, college and the NBA
    •  FIRST African American executive at Dodge Corporation where he helped to integrate its auto dealerships across America (Odd fact: his boss was actually named "James Crow". )
    •  Earl was the Jackie Robinson of professional basketball in more ways than one.
    OWNERS OF THIS ART INCLUDE...
    >  President OBAMA owns #44
    >  President Bill CLINTON
    >  President JOE BIDEN and Jill Biden
    >  David STERN — NBA Commissioner
    >  NBA offices in NYC
    >  Myles Brand — president NCAA
    >  NCAA offices, Kansas
    >  Zelda SPOELESTRA, NBA offices
    >  many NBA Allstar players who own an edition including:
    >  Elgin BAYLOR (Lakers)
    >  Dave Bing (Pistons and mayor of Detroit)
    >  Dick MCGUIRE (NY Knicks)
    >  Bill SHARMAN (LA Lakers)
    >  Al ATTLES (Philadelphia & Golden State Warriors)
    >  Allan HOUSTON (Knicks)
    >  West Virginia State University (Earl's College)
    >  IONA College Athletic Department
    >  Grambling State University
    >  The National Civil Rights Museum
    >  The Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame
    >  The Library Of Congress in Washington D.C.
    >  The Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.
    >  CBS newsman, the late Walter CRONKITE
    >  the late Nelson MANDELA
    >  Detroit PISTONS (where Earl played and coached)
    "Absolutely beautiful."
    >> SEAN KIRST, Sports columnist Syracuse NY
    "... beautiful artwork and an inspiring tribute to one of the true pioneers of the game. A Hall Of Fame player and a Hall Of Fame person as well."
    >>
    JOHN DOLEVA, president, Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame
    "The more I look at the Earl Lloyd Handprints, the more it means to me. This is so special!"
    >> ZELDA SPOELSTRA, NBA headquarters for commissioner Stern
    "A stunning presentation. Handprints is treasure. It will forever will be a part of our collection."
    >>
    ELZIE and Barbara Lewis, Art Collectors, Las Vegas NV
    "Mr. Lloyd is like a hidden treasure finally discovered. I have mine on display for the entire student body to see. Every high school in America should do the same."
    >> LEONARD MECCA, principal Norwalk High School, CT and basketball fan.
    "HANDPRINTS is an amazing work of art. Mr. Lloyd's essay about his life, the people and players who opened the door for him and helped to change America for the better is beautiful."
    >> Walter Cronkite, CBS Newsman and life-long basketball fan
    "Earl's words of wisdom are inspirational and should be read by every hoops fan and player, young and old.
    This is the most meaningful sports art I own."
    >> Edward Finnegan, collector, Brooklyn NY
    Not just a signed picture, this is a piece of sports history.
    A
    must-own for SERIOUS BASKETBALL LOVERS!
    Historic art in the ATHLETE'S OWN WORDS... fully ENGRAVED plus pictures.
    The JACKIE ROBINSON of pro basketball.
    This limited-edition was created in B/W on purpose because of the times in which he lived. Earl Lloyd, the FIRST African American to Play in a NBA game, signed this limited-edition and wrote the essay on the art. It is INSPIRATIONAL!
    "Pass your handprints on to someone else."
    >> EARL LLOYD  (1928 - 2015)  A gentleman, fierce competitor and NBA pioneer.
    This SPECIAL DISCOUNT SALE will end without notice.
    A once in a lifetime opportunity.
    ____________________________________________________________________
    100% AUTHENTIC:
    Witnesses to the agreement and signing were Earl Lloyd, Charlita Lloyd (Earl's wife), Earl's attorney, photographer Wade Payne and artist Peter Featherston (the man currently in possession of the remainder the art).  Earl SIGNED a total of 495 numbered pieces at the La Quinta Hotel in Cookesville, Tennessee  in July, 2007 and The Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts in September, 2007.
    ARTIST:
    Peter Featherston, of Connecticut, is a basketball fan, x-rec-player and sports lover. He met Mr. Lloyd in 2006 and agreed to create this limited-edition with him. Sports clients include PGA legend Byron Nelson, among others.
    CENTER PHOTO:
    This award winning photograph is of Earl is wearing his Hall Of Fame ring. It was taken by Wade A. Payne of the www.thePurplelens.com.
    THE PROCESS:
    Letterpress is a old and timeless method of engraving art by hand, one piece, one color at a time. Earl's art was forged by the foremost letterpress expert in America— Edward Finnegan of Tamarack Press of Brooklyn, New York. His clients include President Ford, John Updike, historian Shelby Foote and many famous musicians and entertainers. All text was engraved into heavy Coventry Rag stock and pictures placed accordingly, then signed by Mr. Lloyd.
    # This item does not come framed. WE RECOMMEND you purchase a low cost glass to protect your art and signatures. Use UV protective acrylic (ACRYLITE® UV filtering - OP3) it is indistinguishable from glass in a frame. It provides the highest protection and is used by museums around the world. You can find this at affordable rates (including frames, form board and matting) online.
    ______________________________________________________________________
    SPECIAL LIMITED-TIME  70th Anniversary Offer.
    SAVE 50%
    Only 9.50
    (regularly  9.99)
    SAVE 10% more if buying two or more.
    Limited number of originals available at this price.
    FREE SHIPPING
    Win a signed basketball, a ,000 value, see above.
    The 70th Anniversary of Mr. Lloyd's first NBA game!
    YOU RECEIVE FIVE (6) ITEMS:
    * The original art — a numbered and signed edition, size 22" x 15"
    * Certificate Of Authenticity / Title
    * A picture of Earl Lloyd signing the art
    * A picture of Earl Lloyd holding the signed basketball
    * Copy of the Press Release of Earl and the art presented at the Hall Of Fame
    * FIVE CHANCES TO WIN a rare basketball signed by Earl Lloyd. One of only six signed balls shall be given away. No purchase necessary, SEE ABOVE.
    ________________________________________________________________________
    African American History... American Sports History!
    This art is autographed by NBA Legend and FIRST African American to play in an NBA game... Hall Of Famer, EARL LLOYD,  the JACKIE ROBINSON of professional basketball. It carries Mr. Lloyd's INSPIRATIONAL WORDS about his life, the league and succeeding with honor.
    MAKES A GREAT GIFT for dad, the office, the coach or the team.
    MORE TESTIMONIALS...
    >> ALLAN  HOUSTON, NBA Allstar with the NY Knicks
    ... “Earl Lloyd is a man we should all aspire to emulate... I will proudly hang my signed Earl Lloyd  in my home for my children to see, read, and learn from as they grow up.”
    >> ELGIN BAYLOR, NBA Allstar with the Los Angeles Lakers ...
    "Earl is a true cultural pioneer... a real American hero... His beautiful message should on every athletes wall."
    >> RON THOMAS, author of They Cleared The Lane ...
    "This is a deeply touching and historic work of art."
    >> MARC SPEARS, sports writer, Boston Globe, now with ESPN
    ... "A fabulous work of art. Earl Lloyd is African-American history, NBA history and American history."
    >> MYLES BRAND, president, NCAA ...
    "Your words (on this art) clearly come from deep within your heart and soul... this is on display here at the NCAA national headquarters."
    WHO WAS EARL?
    A man of many achievements...

    FIRST
    African-American to play in an NBA game, October 31, 1950

    FIRST
    NBA scout

    FIRST
    NBA bench coach

    SECOND
    NBA head-coach (after Bill Russell). He coached the Pistons.

    FIRST
    to WIN an NBA Championship (with Tucker)

    a beloved member
    of The Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame

    a proud US Army veteran

    a beloved teacher
    and mentor to NBA players, anthousands of players in high school and college

    FIRST
    executive at Dodge Corporation where he helped to integrate its auto dealerships across America
    (Odd fact: his boss was actually named "James Crow". )

    the Jackie Robinson
    of professional basketball in more ways than one.
    MORE TESTIMONIALS...
    >> Lynette WOODARD, WNBA Allstar & first female player on the Harlem Globetrotters
    "Parents could not find a better role model for their children. This is a perfect gift for anyone who needs inspiration."
    >> SEAN KIRST, Sports columnist Syracuse NY
    "Absolutely beautiful."
    A must-own for SERIOUS BASKETBALL LOVERS! Basketball art and life in the ATHLETE'S OWN WORDS. Fully ENGRAVED plus pictures. Historic NBA art.
    Get yours now while originals are still available...
    MORE TESTIMONIALS...
    >>   JOHN DOLEVA, president, Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame
    "... beautiful artwork and an inspiring tribute to one of the true pioneers of the game. A Hall Of Fame player and a Hall Of Fame person as well."
    >> ZELDA SPOELSTRA for David Stern, at NBA headquarters for Commissioner
    "The more I look at the Earl Lloyd Handprints, the more it means to me. This is so special!"
    >>  ELZIE and Barbara Lewis, Art Collectors, Las Vegas NV
    "A stunning presentation. Handprints is treasure. It will forever will be a part of our collection."
    >>  LEONARD MECCA, principal Norwalk High School, Norwalk CT, and basketball fan
    "I have mine on display for the entire student body to see. Every high school in America should do the same... Mr. Lloyd is like a hidden treasure finally discovered. "
    >>  Walter Cronkite, CBS Newman and life-ling basketball fan
    ... "HANDPRINTS" is an amazing work of art. Mr. Lloyd's essay about his life, the people and players who opened the door for him and helped to change America for the better, is beautiful."
    >> Edward Finnegan, basketball collector, Brooklyn NY
    ... "Earl's words of wisdom are inspirational and should be read by every hoops fan and player, young and old. This is the most meaningful sports art I own."
    >> "This is NOT just a signed picture... it is a piece of American history."
    Peter Featherston, artist.
    This limited-edition was created in B/W on purpose because of the times in which he lived. Earl Lloyd, the FIRST African American to Play in a NBA game, signed this limited-edition and wrote the essay on the art. It is INSPIRATIONAL!  In his essay Mr. Lloyd tells the story of the people and players who made a difference in his life and provides insights and lessons for the next generation. His words of wisdom should be read by every hoops fan and player-- young and old.
    "Pass your handprints on to someone else."
    >> EARL LLOYD  (1928 - 2015)  A gentleman, fierce competitor and NBA pioneer.
    ______________________________________________________________________
    This SPECIAL DISCOUNT SALE will end without notice. THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY.
    SPECIAL LIMITED-TIME 70th Anniversary Offer.
    LIMITED  REMAINING FROM ORIGINAL SIGNED SET.
    SPECIAL BALL BONUS...
    receive five chances to win a 00 RARE signed basketball. Drawing is set for Black History Month on 02/28/2021 ...  No purchase necessary to win, see above.
    Celebrate! This year, 2020, is the 70th Anniversary of Mr. Lloyd's first game played on October 31, 1950.
    YOU RECEIVE FIVE (6) ITEMS:
    * The original art —  a numbered and signed edition size 22" x 15"
    * Certificate Of Authenticity and Title
    * A picture of Earl Lloyd signing the art
    * A picture of Earl Lloyd with the signed basketball
    * Copy of Press Release of Earl's presentation of this art at Hall Of Fame
    * Buyer receive FIVE CHANCES TO WIN a rare signed basketball signed by Earl Lloyd. One of only six balls Earl signed with date of his first game Oct. 31 1950. VALUE ,000. It shall be given away on February 28, 2021... NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to win... see above.
    ***
    THE BALL --
    It is priceless to us. There were only 6 signed by Mr. Lloyd (see picture). But since we are required to put a dollar amount on it (just to give it away) it is ,000. Why? he signed them all to me, so I will consider it a gift to a friend. Only one of the remaining balls will be sold for this low amount. Of the six, two will always stay with the artist (he has two sons, and two have been sold to NBA bigwigs (can't tell you who, but ou know their names), and one is earmarked  for the Naismith Basktball Hall of Fame and hopefully you, will get the last one... at no entry fee...  Drawing 02/28/2021, we will notify and ship it out in March 2021. Good luck and I hope it's you.
    ____________________________________________________________________
    100% AUTHENTIC:
    Witnesses to the agreement and signing were Earl Lloyd, Charlita Lloyd (Earl's wife), Earl's attorney, photographer Wade Payne and artist Peter Featherston (the artist). Earl SIGNED a total of 495 numbered pieces at the La Quinta Hotel in Cookesville, Tennessee  in July, 2007 and at The Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts in September, 2007.
    ARTIST:
    Peter Featherston, of Connecticut, is a basketball fan, x-rec-player and sports lover. He met Mr. Lloyd in 2006 and agreed to create this limited-edition with him. Other clients of his include PGA Legend Byron Nelson, John Updike.
    THE CENTER PHOTO:
    This award winning photograph is of Earl is wearing his Hall Of Fame ring. It was taken by
    Wade A. Payne of @  www.thePurplelens.com
    .
    THE PROCESS:
    Letterpress is a old and timeless method of engraving art by hand, one piece, one color at a time. Earl's art was forged by the foremost letterpress expert in America— Edward Finnegan of Tamarack Press of Brooklyn, New York. His clients include President Ford, historian Shelby Foote and many musicians and entertainers. All text was engraved into heavy Coventry Rag stock and pictures placed accordingly, then signed by Mr. Lloyd.
    ##  This item does not come framed and WE RECOMMEND that you u
    se
    UV protective acrylic (ACRYLITE® UV filtering - OP3) it is indistinguishable from glass in a frame.
    It provides the highest protection and is used by museums around the world. You can find this at affordable rates (including frames, form board and matting) online.
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