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Selling my UK memorabilia collection (Rupp sig, 58/66/78/96/98/12 balls etc)

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SOLD TO WROMANP...thanks brother!

I have built up an amazing assortment of authentic UK memorabilia over the past 25 years but it's time to get serious about the kid's college funds so I am putting my beloved collection up for sale. I hope one of you all enjoy collecting and can cherish it as I have. It's an extensive package and has been appraised at over $5,500. Here is the list:

JSA certified Adolph Rupp signature, professionally framed (appraised at $1,000, looks like it was signed yesterday. A dealer in Lexington told me it was "the best example of an authenticated Rupp signature he had ever seen.")

Team signed balls: 1958 (has 11 sigs no Rupp), 1966 ball (all sigs but Pat Riley and Rupp, Larry Conley is smudged), 1978 (rare as it has Joe B., Chris Gettlefinger and Bill Keightly all on same ball), 1996 (No Pitino, missing Nazi, Pope, and another I can't remember right now), 1998 (complete w/ Tubby), 2012 (complete)
(All come with genuine wood/glass cases). I bought the 58/66/78 balls from a long time "Blue Jacket guy" at Rupp.

Pieces of the 1996 NCAA Championship floor and Rupp Arena

Framed Sports Illustrateds from the NCAA Championships 1978/1996/1998/2012

Signed John Calipari and John Wall miniball

1997 NCAA Floor "copy" w two sigs

My price on the entire collection is $3,500. Local pickup in Paducah is preferred. Shipping would be too risky. Many have Certificates of Authenticity and I have a +475 on Ebay under coolcobramatt. There are no fakes or reprints in this collection! Questions call me at 270-564-4412.

I will not piece the collection out unless everything is spoken/paid for in advance.
 
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In what style is the rupp auto and is it in ball point pen? Is it signed Adolph R Rupp or Adolph Rupp or Adolph R.
 
Why would he sign it Adolph R Rupp when his middle initial was "F" for Frederick?

Sorry I meant F. I was quoting the guy's question and missed that.

Listen, I have no reason to misrepresent anything I own. If you want a pic, text me and I'll send one. I get the feeling people are trying to pick the sig apart. It's genuine and certified by a national authenticity company. 270-564-4412
 
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That's an impressive collection. Has anyone tried to buy it before you finally made the call?

I've had alot of interest but no takers yet. Most disagree with my asking price but to find the same pieces individually would run much more than $3500.

I never thought it would last this long, it has taken me almost 30 years to collect all this.
 
Get that kid some academic/athletic scholarships...there are so many of them out there (academic at least) that he/she should be able to get something if they give effort in HS and test relatively well on ACT/SAT.

Awesome collection though, hate that you are parting ways with it.
 
Would love to dump my official 96 Final Four Rawlings with Pitino's signature but I doubt anyone would want it.

Maybe Karen Sypher after she gets out. ( I won't take trade though)
 
Would love to dump my official 96 Final Four Rawlings with Pitino's signature but I doubt anyone would want it.

Maybe Karen Sypher after she gets out. ( I won't take trade though)
Had 2 pitino signed uk balls. Used both of them playing basketball in the pool until the signatures wore off. True story
 
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I honestly can't believe you're wanting to get rid of those.. I'm 37 and would give my left nut for those... I'm taking those to the grave bro,just sayin...
 
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