Contact:Phil Sklar – 414-519-2625 – phil.sklar@bobbleheadhall.com
Bobblehead commemorating Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Championship are now availablefor sale.
MILWAUKEE, Wi.,October 25, 2017 – – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museumunveiled a bobblehead commemorating the Milwaukee Bucks 1971 NBA Championship. The bobbleheads, which are individually numbered to only 216, are only available in the National Bobblehead HOF and Museum’s Online Store. This is the first bobbleheads commemoratingthe Bucks only NBA Championship to date.
The bobblehead featuresthe Bucks mascot, Bango, with a replica of the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy at the base, which is in the shape of the Bucks logo. The bobblehead features a commemorative backing thatfeatures the 1971 Championship season.
Milwaukee swept the Baltimore Bullets in the best-of-seven series to claim the 1971 NBA Championship. The Bucks were led by MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor) and featured three other Bucks who have since had their jersey retired by the team: Oscar Robertson, Bob Dandridge and Jon McGlocklin.
Tomorrow, the Bucks will “Return to the Mecca” to face the Boston Celtics as part of the team’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The Bucks called the MECCA,now known as the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, home from their inaugural season in 1968 until 1988. During that time, the Bucks had a 582-209 home record, made 16 playoff appearances, won 12 division championships, two conference titles, and went on to win the NBA Championship in 1971.
“This bobblehead is the perfect way to celebrate the 1971 Championship team, especially since no bobbleheads were produced at the time to commemorate the team,” said Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. “With the holidays coming up, thesewill make great gifts for any Bucks fan.”
The officially licensed bobbleheads, which cost $40 each plus a flat rate shipping of $8, are in stock and ship now. The bobblehead was produced exclusively for the National Bobblehead HOF by Forever Collectibles.
About the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum:
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was announced in November 2014. The HOF and Museum hosted a Preview Exhibit in 2016, and is currently planning for a permanent location, which is expected to open by the end of the year. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for organizations, individuals and teams across the country. Visit us at www.BobbleheadHall.com, www.facebook.com/BobbleheadHall or www.twitter.com/BobbleheadHall.