Rare Professional Model LC Greenwood Yellow Cleats

Description: For sale is a pair of L.C. Greenwood of the Pittsburgh Steeler's professional model yellow cleats. Both cleats have seemingly light use and faint signatures of L.C.'s as well. These aren't just any cleats - they're a symbol of a pivotal moment in football history, a testament to Greenwood's perseverance, and a beacon of good luck for the Steelers. "In 1973, L.C. Greenwood was diagnosed by his team doctor with a severe ankle injury. The doctor suggested that if he wanted to play in Sunday’s game, he would have to wear high top shoes. Tony Parisi was one of the Steelers trainers and he had a friend who owned a shoe store in the Strip District. At the shoe store Tony was given a couple of pairs of black Riddell high tops. Back in the locker room, Tony asked L.C. to try them on and they fit perfectly. L.C. said, “Tony, I can’t wear these shoes, they are too ugly!” So Tony offered to paint them white. L.C. did not like that idea because Joe Namath wore white high tops, so Tony offered to paint them gold. L.C. agreed. When the gold shoes appeared in his locker L.C. hesitantly put them on and wore them on game day, and the Steelers won. On the following Sunday, L.C. wore them once more, and the Steelers won again. However, the next game, L.C.’s ankle was on the mend so he wore his regular shoes…The Steelers lost. Suddenly, fan mail started to pour in for L.C. begging him to wear the gold shoes because when he did, the Steelers won. They had become a good luck charm. Always a fan pleaser, L.C. adorned the gold shoes for many of the games." - Direct quote from L.C. Greenwood's website. These gold high-top cleats are incredibly rare. Only one other pair of Nike Yellow cleats has been offered at auction before. The only other place you will see a pair of these is at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. This makes them a true museum-quality piece - an absolute must-have for any collector of Steelers memorabilia or fan of NFL history. Greenwood was the first player to stray away from traditional white cleats, making these a unique artifact of football fashion history. L.C. Greenwood was a force to be reckoned with on the field. He led the Steelers six times in sacks with a career total of 78 (an unofficial stat at the time) and was known as a big-game player. From 1973-75 he had 25.5 sacks; in Super Bowl IX he batted down three passes. Greenwood played 13 seasons for the Steelers, was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls, and won 4 championships. He is a long overdue Hall of Famer, making these cleats even more valuable. Don't miss your chance to own this piece of Steelers and NFL history. Make these iconic yellow cleats the centerpiece of your collection today! Please note: The photo showing the cleats from a game are not necessarily the exact pair being sold, as they have not been photomatched. This does not detract from their authenticity or value as a rare piece of sports memorabilia.

Price: 5000 USD

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-02-24T17:28:09.000Z

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