Willis Reed Autographs
Willis Reed is a former American professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in the history of the sport. Born on June 25th, 1942, Reed spent his youth in Hico, Louisiana, where he honed his skills on the local basketball court. In 1960, he moved to Grambling, Louisiana, to attend college where he played for the Grambling Tigers. He quickly established himself as a dominant force on the court, averaging 26 points and 17 rebounds per game during his final year in college.
After graduating from college, Willis Reed was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1964 NBA draft. He played for the Knicks for his entire career, from 1964 to 1974, and played a key role in helping the team win two NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. Reed was an extremely talented center who was known for his strong rebounding and dominant post play. He was also a tenacious defender who was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team twice during his career. Reed was a seven-time NBA All-Star and was named the NBA Finals MVP in both of the Knicks' championship years.
Over the course of his career, Willis Reed cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982 and was named one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1996. After retiring from basketball, Reed became a coach and executive in the NBA, working for several teams including the New Jersey Nets and the Memphis Grizzlies. His contributions to the sport of basketball on and off the court have left a lasting impact and he remains an important figure in the history of the game.
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Current items with a signature of Willis Reed
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| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | WILLIS REED 2013 PANINI FLAWLESS HOF SIGNATURES AUTO AUTOGRAPH CARD /20 | $241.23 |  |
Traded items with a signature of Willis Reed
The most expensive item with a signature of Willis Reed (1969 Topps Basketball #60 WILLIS REED RC PSA/DNA Authentic Autograph PSA 9 Rare) was sold in March 2025 for $3,504.99 while the cheapest item (NBA Nets Willis Reed Autographed Hat - MINT - Never Worn or Displayed) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2013. The month with the most items sold (43) was March 2023 with an average selling price of $49.99 for an autographed item of Willis Reed. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2018 with $779.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.01 was December 2013. In average, an autographed item from Willis Reed is worth $25.00.
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Latest News about Willis Reed
Remembering Willis Reed (1942-2023) (03/22/2023): Hall of Fame center Willis Reed was the legendary captain and unquestioned leader of the New York Knicks championship teams of the early 1970s. A consummate leader and team player, Reed was a standout at HBCU’s Grambling State University before winning Rookie of the Year honors with the Knicks in 19 
Hall of Famer, Knicks legend Willis Reed dies (03/21/2023): A member of the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams, Reed personified resilience, famously playing Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals with a torn muscle in his thigh. Willis Reed, New York Knicks legend, dies at 80 (03/21/2023): Willis Reed, the longtime New York Knicks center who led the team to two NBA championships, died Tuesday at 80. Injuries abound in Heat's Game 3 win over Celtics (05/22/2022): BOSTON (AP) The Miami Heat played the entire second half without their top scorer. The Boston Celtics lost two of their top players, who both returned to do their best Willis Reed impersonations. It wasn't enough to keep Miami from holding off a late Boston charge to regain home-court advantage i Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson does his homework on this Willis Reed (11/04/2014): Garrett Grayson threw for five touchdowns against Wyoming. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)FORT COLLINS -- Garrett Grayson knew he was going to be asked, whether by his coach or pesky media members.
Older News Stories about Willis Reed
WATCH: Willis Reed fights all the Lakers in unearthed footage from 1966 Knicks g (10/2014): The never-before-seen footage of the Knicks legend fighting the Lakers is amazing. Willis Reed is No. 10 on Louisiana's list of all-time top 51 athletes (08/2014): Willis Reed led the New York Knicks to NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. Willis Reed: Knicks ‘won the lottery’ with Phil Jackson hire (03/2014): Willis Reed heard the phone ring. And ring. And ring some more. Inquiring minds wanted to know his take on the Knicks’ pursuit of Phil Jackson for the front office.... Willis Reed shares fondness of Tyson Chandler, current Knicks with reporters (02/2013): Willis Reed lives in Louisiana, but that doesn't stop him from watching and rooting for Tyson Chandler and the Knicks Did LeBron deliver a Willis Reed moment? (06/2012): LeBron James performance Tuesday night reminded some of Willis Reed's iconic return from injury in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals. (El Nuevo Herald, David Santiago/Associated Press) JACOBS: 'Willis Reed moments' often define an athlete even more than success (03/2012): With crucial NCAA basketball games taking place this weekend with trips to the Final Four at stake, look for models of resiliency for young athletes in the mold of Willis Reed. Rowe: Willis Reed clanks one when talking about Jeremy Lin (02/2012): Random thoughts while waiting for John Sterling's first Grapefruit League telecast:
