Founding Documents of Players for the Atlanta Hawks

This remarkable set of eight player contracts marks the official 1968 transfer of the St. Louis Hawks to Atlanta, signed by NBA Commissioner J. Walter Kennedy, outgoing owner Ben Kerner, and Atlanta rep Lewis Woodruff. Featuring Hall of Famers Lenny Wilkens and Zelmo Beaty, this collection captures a pivotal moment in NBA history and the birth of the modern Atlanta Hawks franchise.