Not long for their home in “The Big Easy,” the New Orleans Jazz faced woes in regard to their venues, scheduling during Mardi Gras, as well as nagging knee injuries to phenom Pete Maravich. This “Wilson” basketball is autographed by (11) members of the 1977-78 roster, who endured the penultimate season in Louisiana before heading to Utah. Delivered in black marker, the scriptings have faded, yet take well to the dimpled surface, averaging (“6-7”) strength throughout. Includes: Gus, Bailey, Freddie Boyd, Gail Goodrich, Paul Griffin, Aaron James, Rich Kelley, Pete Maravich (d.1988, signed “Pistol Pete”), Jimmy McElroy, Joe C. Meriweather (d.2013), Truck Robinson and Nate Williams. The vintage ball does not completely inflate, yet presents as though fully inflated. Full photo LOA from JSA.