{"product_id":"vinson-miller-wilt-chamberlain-s-overbrook-teammate-ike-richman-signed-auto-1965-philadelphia-76ers-payroll-check-bas","title":"Vinson Miller – Wilt Chamberlain’s Overbrook Teammate - Ike Richman Signed AUTO 1965 Philadelphia 76ers payroll check BAS","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVinson \"Vince\" Miller (D. 2009) was a Philadelphia basketball legend whose impact extended from the playground to the professional ranks. A standout at Overbrook High School, Miller was the longtime best friend and teammate of basketball icon Wilt Chamberlain. Together they led Overbrook to undefeated seasons and consecutive Philadelphia city championships in 1954 and 1955. In the 1955 City Title game, Miller delivered one of the finest performances of his career, scoring 31 points while Chamberlain added 35 in an 83-42 victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMiller continued his basketball career at North Carolina A\u0026amp;T, where he played alongside future NBA figures Joe Howell and Al Attles. After college, he devoted his life to developing young athletes and promoting the game. Returning to Philadelphia, he served as head coach at Frankford High School from 1972 to 1998, building one of the city's most respected basketball programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBeyond coaching, Miller served as chief scout for the Philadelphia 76ers and played an influential role in the Charles Baker League and Sonny Hill basketball programs. Revered as a mentor, educator, scout, and coach, Miller helped shape generations of Philadelphia basketball talent and remains one of the city's most respected figures in the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIke Richman (D. 1965) was General Counsel for the Philadelphia Warriors NBA basketball team. The year after the Warriors were sold and moved to San Francisco, Richman and Kosloff purchased the Syracuse Nationals, moved the team to Philadelphia and named them the Philadelphia 76ers. Ike Richman was Wilt Chamberlain's personal attorney and he was the attorney for several members of the team. Richman died suddenly on December 3, 1965 at a basketball game at the Boston Garden. At the time of his death, Wilt Chamberlain stated to the press that Ike Richman was like a father to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe offer a 76 ers payroll check dated September 1, 1965 paying Miller $104.64 (for his duties as the team’s Chief Scout). This has been signed on the back by Miller and front by owner, Ike Richman (who is a super tough autograph due to his early death).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGood luck finding another Vinson Miller autograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBAS (Beckett) Authenticated Hologram attached to the back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheim's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48729628704923,"sku":"14546","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/VinsonMillerSixersCheck.jpg?v=1781072091","url":"https:\/\/www.albersheims.com\/products\/vinson-miller-wilt-chamberlain-s-overbrook-teammate-ike-richman-signed-auto-1965-philadelphia-76ers-payroll-check-bas","provider":"Albersheim's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}