James Naismith Signed Stein
Appraised Value:
$600 - $800 (2012)
IMAGE: 1 of 2
Appraisal Video: (0:30)
Appraisal Transcript:
GUEST: My father went to Kansas University. He was in Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, and James Naismith was the chapter advisor.
APPRAISER: So you know James Naismith, a very important figure in sports history. He invented basketball, wrote the rulebook. What we have is a stein signed by the Sig Eps and Naismith himself. Very, very unique; I haven't seen anything like this. At auction, I'd place the value between $600 and $800.
GUEST: Thank you. Thank you, Dad!
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