Farewell Meadowlark Lemon

Meadowlark Lemon Autographed Photo

Farewell to basketball player, ordained minister, and motivational speaker Meadowlark Lemon (1932-2015), who passed away Sunday at the age of 83. Known as the "Clown Prince" of the touring Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, he played in more than 16,000 games for the Globetrotters and is a 2003 inductee of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch glossy black and white photo which has been hand-signed in person for us by Lemon. Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Sugar Ray Leonard

The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring Book Autographed by Sugar Ray Leonard

Happy birthday to boxer Sugar Ray Leonard! A National Golden Gloves champion in 1973 and 1974,  Leonard won a gold medal for the United States in the 1976 Olympics. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his autographed memoir The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring. Brand new First Edition hardcover hand-signed by Sugar Ray Leonard. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Meadowlark Lemon

Harlem Globetrotters Photo Signed by Meadowlark Lemon

Happy birthday to Meadowlark Lemon, known as the "Clown Prince" of the touring Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. He played in more than 16,000 games for the Globetrotters and is a 2003 inductee of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch black and white photo of Meadowlark Lemon.  Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Howard Cosell - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Muhammad Ali teasing Howard Cosell

Today marks the birthday of American sports journalist Howard Cosell (1918-1995) who transformed the face of sports broadcasting. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a hand-signed First Edition Easton Press copy of Cosell's What's Wrong with Sports. The book examines the state of sports in America, discussing the Pete Rose scandal, college athletics and corruption, drugs in sports, bigotry, and more. A brand new unread copy in full leather binding with all edges gilt and a silk book marker. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Julius Erving a.k.a. Dr. J - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Dr. J: The Autobiography Autographed / Hand-Signed by Julius Erving

Happy birthday to basketball superstar Julius Erving, commonly known by the nickname Dr. J! Erving was a major innovator and the dominant player of his era. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is an autographed First Edition copy of his memoir, Dr. J: The Autobiography. This brand new hardcover book was hand-signed in person on the title page by Erving. Includes flyer from booksigning event. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.