1949 Collier\'s All-America Basketball Team Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Page For Sale

This vintage magazine page, titled \"Inside Sports\" by Bill Fay, details Collier\'s 1949 All-America basketball team selections. It features a unique illustrated map of the USA, depicting basketball players across various regions. The article outlines the five sectional squads (All-East, All-Midwest, All-South, All-Far West, All-Southwest) from which the final All-America team would be chosen, explicitly mentioning the year 1949.Key players listed include legendary names such as Bob Cousy (Holy Cross), Bill Sharman (So. California), E. Vandeweghe (Colgate), Larry Foust (LaSalle), Fred Schaus (West Virginia), Dick Schnittker (Ohio State), Alex Groza (Kentucky), Ralph Beard (Kentucky), George Yardley (Stanford), and Slater Martin (Texas). The text provides historical context, referencing the selection process and notable coaches like Adolph Rupp of Kentucky. This piece of ephemera offers a fascinating glimpse into college basketball history and early All-America selections, making it a valuable collectible for sports enthusiasts, basketball historians, and collectors of vintage sports memorabilia.