The Dynasty that Never Was: Chicago's First Professional Basketball Champions, the American Gears

Author: [Matt Harpring] Triptow, Richard F.
Title: The Dynasty that Never Was: Chicago's First Professional Basketball Champions, the American Gears
Publication: N.p. Richard F. Triptow, 1997
Edition: First edition

Description: 4to, 259pp. Photographs, facsimiles. Inscribed by Triptow to Matt Harpring on the title page. Laid in is an ALS on Triptow's stationary, also to Harpring. Glossy, illustrated wrappers with wear and curling to corners. Clean internally and very good.

Association copy of this relatively uncommon, self published book on the American Gears by Dick Triptow (1922-2015) former NBL and NBA player for the Gears, Zollner Pistons, and Baltimore Bullets. Triptow played alongside George Mikan, winning a championship with the Gears in 1947.

This copy warmly inscribed to former Utah Jazz star, Matt Harpring. The letter, dated in 2000, discusses Triptow's thoughts on the current NBA game and Harpring's injury during the 1999-2000 season which caused him to miss all but 4 games with the Orlando Magic. .

Seller ID: 5977

Subject: Sports and Outdoors

Peruse the Stacks

Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington.

Terms

All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders.

All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.

This listing was created by Bibliopolis.