George Mikan’s Signed, Game Worn Minneapolis Lakers Warm-Ups Hits Auction Block

George Mikan was certainly one of basketball’s unique stars, and though it has been almost 70 years since he suited up for the Minneapolis Lakers, followers now have an opportunity to bid on a historic piece of memorabilia … the Corridor of Famers sweat-stained, game-worn, signed warm-ups!

6’10” Mikan, known as “Mr. Basketball,” starred for the Minneapolis Lakers from 1947 to 1954 (and briefly in 1956), years earlier than they moved out west. He averaged over 23 factors a recreation as a professional, main the league in scoring in 3 of his 7 seasons. He gained 7 titles (2 within the NBL and 5 within the BAA/NBA).

GM was named to the NBA’s ultra-exclusive fiftieth Anniversary staff in 1996 … becoming a member of the likes of Michael Jordan, Larry Hen, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Now, Mikan’s royal blue warm-ups — pants and zip-up jacket — worn round 1950 on a number of events and signed (twice) by the all-time nice, are on the block at SCP Auctions.

The outfit reads “MLPS LAKERS” in gold block letters and exhibits heavy use, together with sweat stains, in accordance with SCP.

Mikan gifted the pants and jacket to somebody within the ’70s… and so they held them for a few years earlier than just lately deciding to money in.