Spectacular athletic showman (1947–1988) who did much to popularize the game of basketball in the 1970s. He died of a heart attack at the age of forty while playing a pickup three-on-three game in a California gym. Ballpoint signature, “To Jay—’Pistol Pete’, Eph. 2:8, 9,” on a white 6 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with slightly irregular top edge and very subtle brushing to a few characters. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA. Featured collection item.
