Title: Christian Laettner’s Dream Team Jersey and NCAA Memorabilia Up For Auction
Subtitle: Former NCAA champion and Dream Team member offers fans a chance to own a piece of his storied career
Meta Description: Christian Laettner, former NCAA champion and Dream Team member, is auctioning off his memorabilia collection, including his Dream Team jersey and NCAA championship rings.
Christian Laettner, a former NCAA champion and member of the famed Olympic “Dream Team,” is collaborating again with SCP Auctions, offering over 36 items from his collection for their Fall Premier Auction, which concludes on Dec. 2.
Laettner’s collection includes iconic pieces that highlight his illustrious basketball career. Among the items up for auction are Laettner’s NCAA championship rings from 1991 and 1992, a treasured 1987 recruitment letter from Coach Mike Krzyzewski, and his #32 Duke jersey, retired during his senior season in 1992 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
One of the most significant pieces in the collection is Laettner’s game-worn, autographed uniform and warm-up suit from the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where he played a pivotal role on the “Dream Team.” Also up for auction is a team-signed basketball and an autographed ticket from the gold medal final – the highest PSA graded example. These items offer fans a chance to own a piece of basketball history and relive the glory of the Dream Team’s dominant performance in Barcelona.
The auction also features other noteworthy items, including Laettner’s ring from the 2010 Naismith Hall of Fame induction and his 2010 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Medal, showcasing his recognition as one of the all-time greats in college basketball. Collectors and fans will also have the opportunity to bid on a 1997 NBA All-Star ring and a game-worn jersey from Laettner’s rookie year in the NBA.
Laettner expressed his sentiment regarding these items, emphasizing their personal value and the memories they hold of his basketball career’s highlights. The auction serves as a unique opportunity for fans and collectors alike to own a piece of his storied journey.
This auction follows the successful sale of Laettner’s jersey, worn during his famous turnaround jumper against Kentucky in the 1992 NCAA Tournament. The jersey was auctioned in 2014 for an impressive $119,500, demonstrating the enduring popularity and value of Laettner’s memorabilia.
Whether you’re a diehard basketball fan or a collector of sports memorabilia, this auction offers a chance to own a tangible piece of Christian Laettner’s extraordinary basketball career. From his NCAA championship rings and recruitment letter to his Dream Team uniform and warm-up suit, these items carry immense historical significance and serve as a testament to Laettner’s remarkable achievements.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to bid on these highly coveted items and become the proud owner of a piece of basketball history. The auction concludes on December 2nd, so be sure to visit SCP Auctions and place your bids before it’s too late.