Roger Brown Topps 1971 RC auto?

pauldrolkees

I am considering doing the ABA 30 greatest players rookie autograph set. http://www.remembertheaba.com/ABAGeneralInfo/30YearTeam.html

I realized that Mr Roger Brown is the only deceased member of that group, is it hard to get his autograph in general? Has anyone ever seen his 1971 Topps rc autographed (psa/dna or raw). How much do you estimate his rc auto that would run for? thanks!

VitoCo1972

I've never seen one signed. I collect the early 70's sets signed and have an equal fascination with the ABA. Of the 30, many are possible and really pretty easy. Without having focused on it, I have:

Barry, Barnes, Boone, Carrier, Cunningham, Dampier, Freeman, Gervin, Gilmore, Hawkins, Issel, Lewis, Malone and Netolicky on signed rookies. That's 14 out of the 30.

Of the others, here's what I would say:

Beaty: He's done private signings through 'rifon' on SCN in the last year. I had my 70-71 Utah Stars Media Guide signed but not a RC.
Brown: Deceased - haven't seen a RC. I'd probably pay $150 for one.
Calvin: No TTM successes. I need him on a multi card from 72-73 too
Daniels: Used to sign TTM. Will do public appearances in Indianapolis every so often.
Dr. J: easy if you're willing to pay $120 at a show
Haywood: lives in LA I think but I can't seem to get him
Warren Jabali: I have a TTM out to him right now (68-69 Oaks Media Guide). We'll see.
J Jones: No info
M Lucas: a lot of this card signed floating around.
McGinnes: will sign TTM sporadically
Doug Moe: I'm told he's in poor health.
Paultz: Will sign TTM I believe
Charlie Scott: On my most wanted list. Tough signer.
James Silas: No info
David Thompson: Never seen a private signing. Doesn't sign TTM either. Tough HOFer.
Willie Wise: My 2nd most wanted. He's the last guy I need on my Stars Media Guide.

Good luck!

brianwintersfan

I've gotten Silas and Daniels. Sent to Paultz in 2010 and never got anything back.

pauldrolkees

Roger Brown is supposed to be the MJ of ABA?

VitoCo1972

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Who said that? He was a sharpshooter. Probably more of a Ray Allen/Reggie Miller type. Dr. J was clearly the ABA's best player. I'd put McGinnis/Beaty/Gilmore/Issel right behind him.