[Editor’s note: Welcome back to the return of “Collector’s Corner” to Uni Watch. Although no longer run by Brinke Guthrie, it has been ably resurrected by Chris Weir. Chris approached me about restarting CC, vowing to uphold the old look and style, but with one new twist: he will make each edition timely with what is going on currently in the sports world (i.e. rivalry games, big events, anniversary of events). Enjoy and please give Chris some feedback about the new (old) feature. — PH]
by Chris Weir
It’s been a week or so since the NBA All-Star Game and since not many of you watched, let’s take a trip down memory lane to when the game was a little bit more relevant.
• I think we all miss All-Star Punch Ballots whether it’s baseball or basketball.
• I wish the Nike logo was a bit smaller and the 1984 All-Star logo was a bit larger on this Shoulder Bag.
• The snowflake basketball logo from the 1994 All Star Game in Minnesota looks great on this very ’90s Jacket.
• The Kingdome outline is a nice touch on this Miller Lite Sign from the ’87 All-Star Game.
• This Banner from the 1996 All-Star Game is a must for all Alamodome or Sprite fans.
• This Program from the 1969 All-Star game has a nice psychedelic touch to it.
• Looks like this Slam Dunk Construction Set is a Lego rip off with oddly shaped players who apparently can dunk.
• I assume that is a Quaker standing on a basketball on the cover of the Program from the 1960 All-Star Game.
• I don’t think they had an official NBA All-Star Game logo in 1970 so whoever made this Plate actually created a decent one.
• What’s more ridiculous? Mac McClung, a guy who has played in five NBA games, winning three NBA Dunk Contests or his Signature?
The “Nineteenth NBA All Star Game” poster is amazing.
this was really cool, thank you for shareing
Is McClung’s autograph the bay bridge or golden gate? Wavy
Either way, Dave, it’s appropriate for this year’s Bay Area All-Star Weekend.
McClung’s authenticated scribble leads me to ask: What would a legible signature by a current athlete be worth?
They did actually make official NBA Lego sets back in the early 2000s. That one is very clearly a knockoff though.
I think the most ridiculous thing about Matt McClung’s card is the price its listed at.
I complained last week about the format, but love what you’ve done this week. It felt like before when someone scoured eBay for interesting stuff, not just posted everything from a specific sport in some random auction.
Nice work!
Looking at the NBA ASG punch card ballots, it’s amazing that Sam Bowie was listed on both the 1987 and 1988 ballots, given he was sidelined so early in both seasons (not even making it out of the 87-88 preseason).
I suppose that Quaker on the cover of the 1960 game program could be William Penn. Sort of like his likeness is on top of city hall so his likeness on the program is he’s on top of the basketball world. I dunno, got nuthin’.
Speaking of NBA All-Star games, I’m bummed that the Pistons never got to host one at the Palace.
Didn’t mean to double you up there. Your comment didn’t load up when I was reading this post…
I’m guessing that the 1960 program features noted Quaker and oat spokesperson William Penn welcoming the NBA’s best and brightest. Looks like a nod to his place atop Philadelphia City Hall.