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

[Matt Harpring] Triptow, Richard F.

ISBN 10: 0965928004 / ISBN 13: 9780965928007

Published by Richard F. Triptow, N.p., 1997

About this Item

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. 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.

Seller Inventory # 5977

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dynasty that Never Was: Chicago's First Professional Basketball Champions, the American Gears
• Publisher: Richard F. Triptow, N.p.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965928004
• ISBN 13: 9780965928007
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First edition.
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sports and Outdoors

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Synopsis

In 1947, the Chicago American Gears claimed the City's first professional basketball championship by defeating the Rochester Royals three out of four games for the national Basketball League crown. The Dynasty That Never Was is the tale of a great Chicago basketball team. "In the history of Chicago sports, there were two professional sports franchises that were completely mismanaged. One was the Chicago Cardinal Football Team and the other was the Chicago American Gear Basketball Team." -Jack Brickhouse. 8.5x11", xiii+259 pp., b&w illus.