Items from the estate of the late basketball superstar George McGinnis will be sold November 30th by Ripley Auctions

INDIANAPOLIS - Nov. 16, 2024 - PRLog -- Items from the estate of George McGinnis (1950-2023) – an ABA and NBA Hall of Fame basketball player and one of Indiana's most celebrated athletes – will come up for bid in an auction slated for Saturday, November 30^th, starting at 3pm Eastern time, by Ripley Auctions, based in Indianapolis.

The auction is live online, but the Ripley Auctions gallery will be open to in-person bidding. The gallery is located at 5451 North Rural Street in Indianapolis. Here is a direct link to the auction catalog with all 133 lots: https://bit.ly/McGinnisEstateAtRipleyAuctions

"George McGinnis was not just a basketball player; he was a legend who embodied the spirit of Indiana basketball," said Dan Ripley, CEO of Ripley Auctions. "We are honored to present this collection that spans his remarkable career and life."

The auction will offer basketball enthusiasts and collectors a rare opportunity to own pieces of basketball history from one of basketball's brightest stars. Featured will be an impressive array of McGinnis's personal effects and career memorabilia, to include the following:

Two ABA championship rings; a Hall of Fame ring; a 1975 ABA MVP trophy; a 1969 State Championship ring; a personalized Rolex watch; a 1975 Game Presentation basketball; a 1971 Indiana University letter jacket; a Hall of Fame induction jacket; signed basketballs and photographs; and personal awards and trophies. In all, 133 lots will come up for bid.

The ABA championship rings are expected to be of particular interest to collectors and fans.

George McGinnis passed away in December of last year at age 73. He left an indelible mark on the sport of basketball. His illustrious career included two ABA championships with the Indiana Pacers and All-Star selections in both the ABA and NBA.

McGinnis was a true Indiana basketball icon, from his days as Indiana Mr. Basketball to his stellar career with the Indiana Pacers. His contributions to the sport were recognized with his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

An auction preview will be held on auction day, November 30^th, in the Ripley Auctions gallery located at 5451 North Rural Street in Indianapolis, with doors opening at 2pm Eastern time, or by appointment. Dropping Dimes will be hosting a meet-and-greet at 2pm.

Online bidding will be available at LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be taken.

For more information visit www.ripleyauctions.com/online-auctions/