Post-season Tournaments
NCAA / NIT
Indiana University Basketball Memorabilia
In this category, you will find a collection of basketball memorabilia commemorating one (or all) of IU’s five national championships, as well as any of their NCAA tournament or NIT appearances.
1976
Print ad from Indiana Alumni Magazine
Item: 1976 NCAA / Big Ten Champs Poster
Rare poster (approximately 17.5” x 23”) featuring the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers 1976 basketball squad. Has some water damage and came out of an estate auction, but it framed up quite nicely. When I can say it’s the only one of these I’ve come across, I’d say it’s quite rare.
Estimated Value: $150-$200
Year: 1976
Item: 1976 “The Fabulous Four Years” Poster
Another rare poster, this poster was inked by artist Robert Stockwell, who was responsible for many of those classic team calendars from the 1980’s. Like always, the artwork is amazing. Handwritten at the bottom of the print is “The Fabulous Four Years”, serial number 39 / 300, and Robert Stockwell’s signature. Not all copies of this poster are serial numbered and signed by the artist, making this version even more valuable.
Estimated Value: $300-$400
Year: 1976
Item: 1976 NCAA Champs Inflatable Seat Cushion
In like new condition, I don’t think this seat cushion has ever had a set of cheeks on top of it…nor will it ever! Features some classic silhouettes of Coach Knight and the team. Approximately 13.5” x 17”.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1976
Item: 1976 Indiana Basketball Coca-Cola Tray
These are a dime a dozen…walk through any antique or collectibles mall in the state of Indiana and you are likely to find one. However, finding one with vibrant colors and isn’t all scratched up might be another task. While they are serial numbered on the back to a staggering 76,000…I’ve been told the production was well short of that figure. Slightly larger than 12” in diameter.
Estimated Value: $15-$25
Year: 1976
Item: 1975-76 Big Ten / National Basketball Champions Picture
Doesn’t look like it, but this picture actually consists of two parts. Bottom layers is simply the circular photos of the players and coach and the second layer is the red part with cutouts for the players. Cool design. Approximately 13.5” x 13.5”.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1976
Item: 1976 National Champions 32-0 Felt Pennant
Felt pennant of the rectangular variety. If I recall correctly, the person that I acquired this from said these we distributed across the campus. This pennant measures 10.5” x 16.5”.
Estimated Value: $50-$75
Year: 1976
Item: Burger Chef 1976 NCAA National Champions Poster
Produced for the 1976-77 season, this poster commemorates the Hoosiers championship the year before.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1976-77 Season
Print ad for belt buckle featured below
Item: 1976 NCAA Champs Pewter Belt Buckle
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1976 IU UPI/AP/Big 10/NCAA Champions Brass Belt Buckle
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: 1976 Indiana Hurryin’ Hoosiers Basketball NCAA Champs 7-Up Bottle
Estimated Value: $10-$15 (Empty); $20-$25 (Unopened)
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: Indiana Hoosiers Basketball 1976 NCAA Champions Daily Herald-Telephone Newspaper Printing Plate (Black)
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: Indiana Hoosiers Basketball 1976 NCAA Champions Daily Herald-Telephone Newspaper Printing Plate (Blue)
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: Indiana Hoosiers Basketball 1976 NCAA Champions Daily Herald-Telephone Newspaper Printing Plate (Gold)
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1975-76 Season
Item: Indiana Hoosiers Basketball 1976 Big Ten / NCAA Champs Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1975-76 Season
1979
Item: 1979 NCAA Champs Pewter Belt Buckle
This buckle might be more rare than the 1976 version. I’ve only seen two of these come up for sale in a span of several years.
Estimated Value: $60-$75
Year: 1978-79 Season
1981
Item: 1981 Indiana University NCAA Champs Pewter Plaque
Very cool “trivet” like pewter plaque (it has feet on the bottom of it) featuring the scores of the regular and post-season. Made by Pewtarex based out of York, Pennsylvania. Measures 12” in diameter.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1981
Item: 1981 NCAA Champions Mirrored Sign
This mirrored sign measuring approximately 12” square is an eye catcher for me every time I enter the “Hoosier Room”, even with all of the eye candy adorning the walls.
Estimated Value: $100
Year: 1981
Item: 1981 NCAA Champions Mirrored Sign
This glass sign measuring approximately 10” square is an interesting piece that I can’t quite figure out. You can faintly see what appear to be Big Ten Title years surrounding the white oval area, but some are more prominent than others and others can barely be seen.
Estimated Value: $100
Year: 1981
Item: 1981 College Basketball National Champions Coaster Set
Red/white plastic coasters with foil stamped logo and text in a little plastic holder. Comes in a set of 8.
Estimated Value: $20-$25
Year: 1981
Item: 1981 College Basketball Big Ten Champs Coaster Set
White plastic coasters with stamped text and in a little red plastic holder. Comes in a set of 8….although the set I have only has 6. These are fairly uncommon.
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1981
Item: 1981 NCAA Final Four Luggage Tag
Plastic luggage tag adorning the Liberty Bell logo. I believe these were provided to players and coaches, but this is likely just part of a batch of leftovers.
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1981
Item: 1981 NCAA Champs Brass Belt Buckle
Estimated Value: $50
Year: 1981
Item: 1981 Indiana NCAA Champions Pewter Belt Buckle (Silver)
Made by Indiana Metal Craft, Inc., the pewter version of this belt buckle had a limited run of 500 pieces and is serial-numbered (34, in this case). Shows the scores on the back of each game during the NCAA tournament.
Estimated Value: $60-75
Year: 1980-81 Season
Item: 1981 NCAA Champs Belt Buckle (Brass)
Estimated Value: $40-$50
Year: 1980-81 Season
Item: 1981 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball NCAA Champs Decanter
Estimated Value: $60-$75
Year: 1980-81 Season
Item: 1981 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball NCAA Champs ‘Tiger Bait 1981’ Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1980-81 Season
Item: Indiana Hoosiers Basketball 1981 NCAA Final Four Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $20-$25
Year: 1980-81 Season
Item: Indiana Hoosiers 1981 NCAA National Champions Medalist Flashback Notebook Vol VII
Estimated Value: $25-$30
Year: 1982
Item: Indiana Hoosiers Basketball 1981 NCAA National Champions Daily Herald-Telephone Newspaper Printing Plate
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1981
Item: IU Indiana University Hoosiers Basketball 1981 NCAA Champs Keychain
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1981
1987
Item: 1987 NCAA Championship Commemorative Poster
This commemorative poster was a promotional item given away at a home game against Ohio State (I believe it may have been during the 25th Anniversary season in 2012). The poster was limited to 500 and is hand serial numbered (#350) in the bottom right corner. Framed in a standard 24” x 36” frame.
Estimated Value: $100-$150
Year: 2012
Item: 1987 National Champions of College Basketball Rug
The first rug like this I owned I picked up at an antique/collectibles mall in Jennings County many years ago. It had been used and the colors were somewhat washed out. When I came across this brand new version, I had to upgrade. This rug has such vibrant colors and rests right in front of my Final Four chair from the same year. 35.5” x 35.5”.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 National Champions Metal Sign
Measuring 14” x 19”, I believe this metal sign was originally framed in a silver plastic material, but mine was missing a section of the frame…so I stripped it down to what you see here.
Estimated Value: $50-$75
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 NCAA Champs Window Sign
Plastic sign measuring about 6” and intended to hand to the window of a car or house. I used a different type of suction cup and have it hanging on a glossy cabinet where I keep a lot of my books and programs.
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 NCAA Champs “Fraternity” Paddle
A concept stolen from fraternity paddles, this solid wood paddle shows the results of both the regular season and NCAA tournament. Fits perfectly for my shaker-style column! I’ll admit a lot of time the value I place on some of these items may seem bogus, but when you don’t see some things very often, it’s quite difficult to place a value on it, as it the case here.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 NCAA Champions Christmas Ornament
Would it be any surprise that we have a white Christmas tree in our house?
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 NCAA Final Four Keychain Ticket Stub
It took me quite some time to find this item, but I really like this brass keychain that has been made to look like a ticket stub.
Estimated Value: $20-$25
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 NCAA National Champions Keychain
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 Indiana University National Basketball Championship
This clear acrylic display stand features a photo montage of Steve Alford and some cheerleaders along with a commemorative coin made of 1 troy ounce of pure silver. While the coin is fairly uncommon, I can tell you this is the only one of these I’ve come across in my many years of collecting.
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 Indiana University National Champions Limestone Coaster
Manufactured by the Betty Jean Shop using limestone from quarries near Bloomington and Bedford.
Estimated Value: $15-$20
Year: 1987
Item: 1987 Indiana NCAA Champions Pewter Belt Buckle (Silver)
Very similar to the 1981 championship buckle — however, this one is stamped on the back with A.C. Oehmich Promotions. Not sure how many were made, but oddly enough, it has a place for the serial number and it wasn’t stamped. Perhaps it was a proof….I’m not sure. Haven’t seen another one to compare. Shows the scores on the back of each game during the NCAA tournament.
Estimated Value: $60-75
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball NCAA Champs Decanter
I’m not sure if this was legitimately produced this way, but the other side of the decanter is identical in every way to the 1981 version posted above.
Estimated Value: $60-$75
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball NCAA National Champions Metal Garbage/Trash Can
Estimated Value: $75
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball NCAA Final Four Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana Hoosiers Basketball NCAA Champs Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $5-$10
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana University Basketball 5x NCAA National Champions Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana University Basketball NCAA National Champions Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $5-$10
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana University Basketball NCAA Final Four Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $5-$10
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 Indiana University Basketball NCAA Champions Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $5-$10
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 IU Indiana University Basketball 5x NCAA Champions “Tradition of Excellence” Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $5-$10
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: Indiana University Basketball 1987 NCAA National Champions Daily Herald-Telephone Printing Plate
Estimated Value: $50-$60
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: Indiana University Basketball 1987 NCAA National Champions Indiana Daily Student Printing Plate
Estimated Value: $20-$25
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 IU Indiana University Hoosiers NCAA Basketball National Champions Stained Glass
Estimated Value: $75-$100
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 NCAA Basketball National Championship Watch Face (IU Indiana University Hoosiers)
Not sure what happened to the rest of the watch, but I had originally thought this was a coin until I realized it was the face of one of the commemorative watches distributed to players and coaches.
Estimated Value: $10-$15
Year: 1986-87 Season
Item: 1987 NCAA Final Four Collectible Pressed Penny (IU Indiana University Hoosiers)
Estimated Value: $10
Year: 1986-87 Season
1992
Item: 1992 NCAA Basketball Final Four Indiana Hoosiers Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $5-$10
Year: 1992
2002
Item: 2002 NCAA South Regional Championship Hat
Estimated Value: $25-$35
Year: 2002
Item: Indiana Daily Student 2002 NCAA South Regional Poster
Estimated Value: $20
Year: 2002
Item: 2002 Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Final Four Mini/Micro Basketball
Made by Fotoball Sports. Micro-sized (slightly smaller than a traditional mini ball) and made for autographs. Bears the team logos of the Final Four participants — Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Maryland.
Estimated Value: $20
Year: 2002
Item: Indiana University Basketball 2002 NCAA Elite Eight The Herald-Times Newspaper Printing Plate
Estimated Value: $25-30
Year: 2002
Item: 2002 NCAA Basketball Final Four Indiana Hoosiers Bumper Sticker
Estimated Value: $5-10
Year: 2002
Item: 2002 NCAA Basketball Final Four Encapsulated Commemorative Championship Game Replica Ticket (IU Indiana University Hoosiers)
Estimated Value: $20-25
Year: 2002
2019
Item: 2019 NCAA NIT National Invitation Tournament Basketball Commemorative Participant Watch
Estimated Value: $60-75
Year: 2019