
George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Guards of Grace: Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier [Earl Monroe vs. Walt Frazier, Madison Square Garden, 1970 playoffs] signed George Kalinsky / Walt Frazier / Earl Monroe and numbered 14/100 (lower margin) black and white photograph printed on watercolor paper sight 23 x 18 1/4in; framed 35 1/4 x 29 1/8in Footnotes: Walt Frazier and Earl Monroe would go on to become teammates, forming the core of the Knicks' famed 'Rolls Royce' backcourt. Together, they earned a reputation as one of the most talented and dynamic backcourts in the league, combining skill, style, and defensive prowess that left a lasting mark on the game. Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing



![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Bill Russell: Three Photographs: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Bill Russell: Three Photographs Center of Elegance [Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, Madison Square Garden, 1968] signed George Kalinsky / Bill Russell and numbered](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922371_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): King of Defense and Center of Elegance: Bill Russell[one Boston Cel...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): King of Defense and Center of Elegance: Bill Russell [one Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, Madison Square Garden, 1968] each signed Bill Russell (lower margin) both](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922373_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Bill Russell[Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, Madison Square Gar...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Bill Russell [Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, Madison Square Garden, 1968] signed George Kalinsky (lower right), Bill Russell (lower center), and numbered 1/25 (lower](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922392_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Patrick: Patrick Ewing[Patrick Ewing's Retirement]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Patrick: Patrick Ewing [Patrick Ewing's Retirement] signed George Kalinsky, titled, dated, inscribed 2-28-03 AP (lower right), and additionally signed by Herb Williams,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922374_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)

![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): M.V.P.: Magic Johnson[All-Star Game, Orlando Arena, 1992]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): M.V.P.: Magic Johnson [All-Star Game, Orlando Arena, 1992] signed George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP 7/7 (lower margin) iris print on somerset velvet rag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922379_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)




![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): We Are the Champions[New York Knicks celebrating after they won the...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): We Are the Champions [New York Knicks celebrating after they won their second championship, LA Forum, Los Angeles, 1973] signed George Kalinsky (lower right) and signed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922393_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174806&width=181)

![Three Copies of Phil Jackson's Take it All![New York: The Macmillan Company, 1970]: Three Copies of Phil Jackson's Take it All! [New York: The Macmillan Company, 1970] comprising a hardcopy edition, a paperback edition, and an original layout proof (3) Footnotes: Condition reports](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922397_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
![A Copy of Anne Byrne Hoffman's Echoes From The School Yard: Informal Portraits of NBA Greats[New...: A Copy of Anne Byrne Hoffman's Echoes From The School Yard: Informal Portraits of NBA Greats [New York: Hawthorn Books, Inc., 1977] photography by George Kalinsky, signed by Oscar Robertson, Pete](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922405_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)
![A Copy of Bart Davis' Shooting Stars: From The Lens Of George Kalinsky[New York: Simon & Schuste...: A Copy of Bart Davis' Shooting Stars: From The Lens Of George Kalinsky [New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992] signed by Willis Reed, Joe Frazier, Dave DeBusschere, Paul Simon, Tony Bennett, Rod Gilbert,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922407_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Madison Square Garden [Harry Howell Nite, 1967]: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Madison Square Garden [Harry Howell Nite, 1967] stamped signature George Kalinsky, titled, and annotated AP/1 (lower margin) black and white photograph sight 17 5/8 x 20](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922416_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)



![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Captain Returns: Willis Reed[Walking onto the court for game se...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Captain Returns: Willis Reed [Walking onto the court for game seven of the NBA finals, Madison Square Garden, 1970] signed and dated George Kalinsky 5/8/1970 (lower ri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922347_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)
![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Dunk: Willis Reed and Wilt Chamberlain[Philadelphia 76ers vs. N...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): The Dunk: Willis Reed and Wilt Chamberlain [Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks, Madison Square Garden, circa 1967] painted photograph 19 1/8 x 15 1/2in Together with T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922369_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)


![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt Chamberlain: Five Photographs[Including images from All-Star G...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Wilt Chamberlain: Five Photographs [Including images from All-Star Games at Madison Square Garden and NBA Finals Knicks vs. LA Lakers, circa 1968-1973] black and white pho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922335_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174804&width=181)

![George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier[Madison Square Garden, March ...: George Kalinsky (1936-2025): Fight of the Century, Ali vs. Frazier [Madison Square Garden, March 8, 1971] signed George Kalinsky / Joe Frazier / Muhammad Ali, numbered 89/250 (lower margin) color phot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/405813/225922430_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1771174805&width=181)
