The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction November 2012

Lot #811:

Jeremy Lin Signed and Inscribed Basketball

The signature and inscription of New York Knicks basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin was obtained in person on this Nike basketball when he was visiting there to make his custom Nike Hyperdunk basketball shoes. Signing for a fan, Lin signed “To Danny, Jeremy Lin, 17,” in black sharpie pen. Lin is a 2010 Harvard graduate and one of the few Asian Americans to ever play in the NBA. Originally undrafted out of college, Lin was claimed off waivers by the Knicks at the end of 2011 and when worked into their regular line-up led the Knicks to an unexpected winning streak that gave rise to an outbreak of a global basketball fever called “Linsanity.” Accompanied by a hand-written letter from the fan who obtained this basketball. Comes with a certificate that unconditionally guarantees the authenticity of this item and a full JSA Letter of Authenticity. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.