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Wilt Chamberlain Rookie Uniform Auctioned For Record $1.79M

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Wilt Chamberlain as a rookie was already an unstoppable force. He averaged over 37 points and 27 rebounds per game that season, making it to the Eastern Conference Finals (where his Philadelphia Warriors lost to Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics in six games). This was the 1959-1960 season, the first of many for Wilt’s storied career. His jersey during that season has just been immortalized at auction, selling for a record $1.79 million. (TMZ Sports broke the news first.)

SCP Auctions, Inc., a memorabilia store in Laguna Niguel, CA, claims the sale is a record for any vintage sports item. Chamberlain’s number 13 jersey with the patented “Phila” shorthand is an easily recognizable piece of memorabilia. The man was a walking stat sheet, averaging 30 points a game for his career and almost 23 rebounds a game. He shot well over 50 percent from the floor and rarely came out of the game, averaging almost 46 minutes. (A basketball game lasts 48 minutes.)

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Wilt Chamberlain’s Legacy

(Original Caption) Boston Celtics’ Bill Russell (rear) pins Warriors’ Wilt Chamberlain’s right arm, and holds him, during a wild 4th quarter in which both sides fought. Boston won the game, 119-104, at Boston Garden, to take a 3-2 game advantage over the Warriors in the series.

A tireless rebounder and a prolific scorer, Wilt used his 7-foot-1 height to his advantage as one of the tallest centers around in the 1960s. He played an entire decade with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors/76ers, heralding the organization through multiple locations and name changes. He spent the last five years of his career with the L.A. Lakers, playing every game save for one injury-ridden season. At the height of his powers, he averaged a whopping 50 points and 25 rebounds per game. No one in the NBA today could ever dream of coming close.

Wilt’s jersey came with the short shorts worn at nearly every home game during the ’59-’60 season. Three authenticators photo-matched the uniform to pictures of the late Wilt dominating that year, confirming its legitimacy. Wilt Chamberlain won both Rookie of the Year and MVP honors in his first NBA season, a sign of things to come. Wilt was nothing short of incredible throughout his entire life, until his death in 1999. The new owner of “The Big Dipper’s” jersey and shorts (unknown at this time) should be ecstatic to have such a priceless piece of sports history.

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NBA Announces Top 10 Best-Selling Jerseys

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The NBA recently dropped the top 10 best-selling jerseys of the season. A lot of names you would expect made the list. While some may surprise you. The rankings are as follows: 10 – Kyrie Irving, 9 – Damian Lillard, 8 – Ja Moranr, 7 – Devin Booker, 6 – Kevin Durant, 5 – Luka Doncic, 4 – Giannis Antetokounmpo, 3 – Jayson Tatum, 2 – Steph Curry, 1 – LeBron James. “The King” once again remains supreme at the top of the list. LeBron has long been a member of the top 10 best-selling jerseys.

The top two spots still belong to the old guard, with Curry taking second. However, there is a lot of new blood in the top 10. Tatum, Luka, and Giannis are still the future of the league. All three are the leaders of their respective franchises. While Giannis has become a legend during his time with the Milwaukee Bucks. Tatum and Doncic are still building their legacies in Boston and Dallas. A complete list of the top 15 best-selling jerseys can be seen below.

LeBron Takes The Throne Of The Best Selling NBA Jerseys

Maybe the biggest surprise is seeing Jordan Poole make the top 15. Poole has been a pleasant surprise for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors will be trying to defend their championship this season. The maturation and growth of Poole gives the team a fighting chance. Two superstars that surprisingly missed the top 10 would be Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. Jokic is a back-to-back MVP winner, with Embiid looking like the favorite for the award this season. However, the two haven’t found post-season success. Maybe this season will change that for both MVP candidates.

NBA jerseys are some of the top jerseys sold in all of sports. Having the best players’ jerseys has always been a top priority with fans. Even collecting jerseys and not wearing them has become a popular trend. Whatever the case may be, it seems fans still want a piece of the James legacy. Were there any names that didn’t make the list that you thought would have? Looking into the future, who will top the list next season? Let’s hear your thoughts and predictions in the comment section. For the latest news regarding the NBA, keep it right here with HNHH.

NFL Now Allowing Players To Wear The Number Zero

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The NFL is now allowing players to become a hero in zero. A move by the league that allows the freedom of players to be any number they want to be. In a move that might not seem like a big deal, actually is too many fans. As the league attempts to shed the stigma of being the “No Fun League.” This is a great first step in expanding the creativity of the NFL brand and creating off-season buzz.

The owners of the NFL voted on the decision to make number zero an option for players during the League Meetings. The decision was made on Tuesday in Phoenix, as owners and coaches got together for picture day and to decide on things like wearing the number zero. One player has already taken the league up on the freedom of choosing the number.

The NFL’s First Zero Hero

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was the first to announce his intention to wear number zero in the upcoming season. The former Alabama star is already flashing his new look in his Jaguars threads. Ridley will be making his debut with the Jaguars this season after being traded from the Falcons last season. The Jaguars receiver was suspended all of last season after it was discovered that he was betting on games. A player who is looking for a fresh start is the first player to rock with a zero.

Overall, the NFL is the largest entity in North American sports and it is not even close. However, the league has had a difficult time gaining fan positivity when it comes to the inclusiveness of the brand. An issue has always been not allowing players to express themselves with what they can wear on the field. Although this might not be the best answer, it’s a first step in opening up the world of creativity with the players on the field. For more news on the NFL, stay tuned to HNHH as we will always be sure to keep you informed. Additionally, let us know how you feel about players being allowed to wear the number zero, in the comment section below.