Object Details
publisher
NBA Properties, Inc.
Topps Chewing Gum
maker
NBA Properties, Inc.
Topps Chewing Gum
Description
This basketball card features the NBA's Western Conference Semi-Finals match-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls. The front of the card features an in-game action photo of Los Angeles Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain grabbing a rebound. Looking on is Lakers forward Jim McMillian (#5) and Bulls forward Bob Love (#10). The card’s reverse has the dates and scores of the best-of-seven Western Conference Semi-Final series, which Los Angeles won in seven games.
The Los Angeles Lakers in this series featured four players who had been or were currently NBA All-Stars: Bill Bridges, Wilt Chamberlain, Gail Goodrich, and Jerry West. The Chicago Bulls roster had four such players as well: Bob Love, Jerry Sloan, Norm Van Lier, and Chet Walker.
date made
1972
copyright date
1969
ID Number
1982.0568.056
accession number
1982.0568
catalog number
1982.0568.056
Object Name
card, basketball
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 6.35 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport or game
Basketball
level of sport
Professional
web subject
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_665105