E L G I N B AY L O R

Dear Friends,
I have always felt that I should let my actions speak for themselves, especially on the basketball court. As
a young teenager growing up in Washington, D.C., I never would have dreamed that those actions
would have led me to a career as a professional basketball player. I am honored and blessed to have
had the opportunity to play the game of basketball professionally for so many years. After the humbling
recognition that I received over my career, I finally decided it’s time to let go of some of these historic
items that I collected and enjoyed along the way, giving fans and collectors an opportunity to share and
celebrate my life and career.
Basketball is undoubtedly a team game, and you can’t play the game without great teammates and great
coaches. From Spingarn High School in Washington, D.C., to the College of Idaho, to the University of
Seattle, to the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers, I’ve been fortunate to play alongside some of the
best players the game has ever seen, and be guided by some of the best coaches. As I reflect on my
career, I am grateful for my accomplished teammates and coaches throughout my career, as without
them, my success on the basketball court would have been unachievable.
I am forever indebted to the people of Washington, D.C., Idaho, Seattle, Minneapolis and Los Angeles,
as well as to all my fans around the world for the love and support they’ve given me on and off the court.
My hope is that these items will bring you as much enjoyment as they have given me!
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