1955-56 Syracuse Nationals vs. Rochester Royals Program Team Signed AUTO /w Danny Daniel Biasone

Offered is a program from the defending NBA champs, Syracuse Nationals vs the Rochester Royals.  Some of the pages inside are loose, but the future owner of this program would covet this historical item because of the rare autographs on the program cover (and one inside the program). Most importantly is the autograph of very tough Naismith Basketball HOFer – Daniel Biasone.

The legacy of Danny Biasone and his impact on the game of basketball might best be measured in 24 seconds. Biasone, the founder and owner of the NBA’s Syracuse Nationals, came up with the idea of the 24-second shot clock in 1954 and quickly convinced NBA brass that the clock was the key to speeding up the game. The clock was based on the logic that teams averaged 60 shots per game. Given that the players could use the entire time to shoot, Biasone figured teams might still average 60 shots per game, but play a faster and more exciting brand of basketball. The year prior to the shot clock, NBA teams averaged 79.5 points a game. With the implementation of the new device, teams averaged 93.1 points a game and the number of field goals attempted climbed from 75.4 to 86.4. Speeding up the game meant more than just higher scores. Fan interest soared and the NBA was on its way to better days. Biasone owned the Syracuse Nationals from1946 to 1963 and won the NBA championship in 1955.

In addition to the autograph of Danny Biasone, this program has been signed by the following:

 

Dolph Schayes (D) (HOF) (inside the program), Red Rocha (D. 2010), George King (D. 2006), Paul Seymour (D. 1998), Al Cervi (D. 2009), and Dick Farley (D. 1969 at the age of 37 from cancer)

Full LOA from PSA/DNA



Item: 12836

Price: $1,395.00
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1955-56 Syracuse Nationals vs. Rochester Royals Program Team Signed AUTO /w Danny Daniel Biasone