Spectacular showman who helped open up the game of basketball in the 1970s. He died of a heart attack while playing in a pickup three-on-three game in a California gym at the age of 40. FDC, 6.5 x 3.75, with a cachet honoring basketball and Jim Naismith, signed and inscribed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Marty - ‘Pistol Pete’ John 1:12, 3:3, 5:24.” In fine condition. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
