Army West Point Athletics
Last Chance To Bid On Mike Krzyzewski Autographed Jersey
November 19, 2010 | General
WEST POINT, N.Y. - A men's basketball jersey signed by Mike Krzyzewski '69, a newly designed Army football jersey and a Heisman Bobblehead Trio highlight a wealth of new auction items now available on www.goARMYsports.com. Fans wishing to place a bid on any of the auctions below should visit Army's official online auction site.
Autographed Mike Krzyzewski Specialty Design Basketball Jersey - Closes Monday, Nov. 22, 12 p.m. EST
One of the most prolific and influential names in the college basketball world, Mike Krzyzewski got his start at West Point as a cadet in the Class of 1969. Now is your chance to honor those roots with an item that blends West Point and one of college basketball’s greats. The Army men’s basketball team debuted specialty designed jerseys for the 2010 “Star Game” on Feb. 20 against rival Navy. Krzyzewski’s #12 was signed by the legendary coach and is now available for Army collectors around the world. The uniform top is home white with black and old gold trim and feature Krzyzewski's signature on the upper right shoulder.
"Coach K” was a member of two teams that earned NIT berths while at West Point. Following his military career, Krzyzewski joined the coaching ranks. He served as Army's head coach from 1976-80, compiling a 73-59 (.553) in five seasons. His 1977-78 squad was the last Army team to qualfiy for the postseason, earning an NIT bid. Kryzewski's 1976-77 squad was the Black Knights' last 20-win team, posting a 20-8 record.
Krzyzewski moved to Duke University in 1980, entering his 30th season with the Blue Devils this year. The 12-time national coach of the year has won four national championships, most recently in 2010, and taken the Blue Devils to 11 Final Fours. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001 and coached the 2008 U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in Beijing.
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Game-Worn Uniform #67 (2nd Infantry Division Patch) - Closes Monday, Nov. 22, 12:15 p.m. EST
This game-worn Nike football jersey is the perfect give for any collector or Army sports fan. The Black Knights debuted the "new look" jerseys for the 2010 season and this particular item was worn by senior Jason Johnson in the New Meadowlands Stadium on Oct. 16 as the Black Knights took on Rutgers.
The size L white jersey with black and gold trim features #67 and also comes with a 2nd Infantry Division patch on the right shoulder and the West Point crest on the left shoulder.
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Heisman Bobblehead Trio - Closes Monday, Nov. 22, 1:30 p.m. EST
Featuring three of the most recognizable names in Army football lore, this package includes a bobblehead likeness of all three Heisman Trophy winners - Felix "Doc" Blanchard (1945), Glenn Davis (1946) and Pete Dawkins (1958). All three of these bobbleheads were distributed in honor of the gridiron greats at different points during the last two football seasons.
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