SIGNED BY KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
ABDUL-JABBAR, Kareem. Giant Steps. Toronto, New York et al.: Bantam Books, (1983). Octavo, original half beige cloth, original dust jacket. $300.
First edition of this revealing autobiography of the “superstar center and NBA legend,” signed and dated by him ("9/07") on the half title.
Abdul-Jabbar, one of the most dominating centers in basketball history, "steps out from behind his mask to reveal the man behind the stormy public image." In a 20-year career with the Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks, Abdul-Jabbar set NBA career records for points scored and field goals, won the Rookie of the Year award, six MVP awards, seven NBA championships, and played in 18 All-Star games.
Book about-fine, dust jacket very good with shallow chipping, faint evidence of price sticker on front panel.