Alvin Robertson Worn Olympic Dual Signed Converse Startech | Size 13.5

The 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles marked the second time the California city hosted the epic event. The theme was “Stars in Motion,” an appropriate slogan for a competition that featured many celebrities and public figures, in addition to star athletes. Incumbent president Ronald Regan opened the games and famed composer John Williams arranged the Grammy award-winning soundtrack. Although the Olympics had been partially televised before 1984, the Los Angeles Games were broadcast globally, running 180 hours, and viewed by the largest audience in history at the time. The financial and civic success of the event provided a model for future Olympic hosts including Barcelona in 1992 and Atlanta in 1996. 

Among the stars of the USA Men’s Basketball team were legends-in-the-making Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Alvin Roberston. Alvin Robertson was renowned for his defensive expertise and averaged 7.8 points per game helping Team USA win the Gold Medal. Roberston would go on to play in the NBA for 10 seasons, retiring with accolades that include NBA Defensive Player of the Year and 4 All-Star performances, in addition to his Olympic Gold Medal.

This pair of Converse All Star Startech shoes were worn by Robertson in 1984 and are signed on the lateral heel with Robertson’s Olympic jersey No. 8. The shoes have white leather uppers with navy blue accents.

The shoes are accompanied by a Letter of Opinion from MEARS Authentication, LLC, with an “Authentic” Final Grade, as well as a letter regarding the signatures from James Spence Authentication.