{"product_id":"2005-illinois-fighting-illini-team-signed-2005-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-final-four-semi-finals-game-ticket-w-6-signatures","title":"2005 Illinois Fighting Illini Team Signed 2005 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four Semi Finals Game Ticket w\/6 Signatures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Grade, autographed and team-signed memorabilia:\u003c\/strong\u003e This original 2005 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four Semi-Finals game ticket is hand-signed (ink-signed) by all five Illinois starters—Deron Williams, Dee Brown, Luther Head, Roger Powell Jr., James Augustine—plus head coach Bruce Weber, a scarce complete-unit grouping that anchors any Illini collection. The 2004–05 Illini went 37–2, captured the Big Ten title, and advanced to the national championship game in one of the most acclaimed seasons in program history. Led by All-American guards Dee Brown and Deron Williams—who later became an NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist—alongside first-rounder Luther Head and Coach of the Year honoree Bruce Weber, this ticket ties directly to the program’s modern pinnacle and is a must-have for fans seeking event-specific provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthlete:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004–05 Illinois Fighting Illini — Deron Williams, Dee Brown, Luther Head, Roger Powell Jr., James Augustine; Coach Bruce Weber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 2005 NCAA Final Four Semi-Finals game ticket — team hand-signed (6 autographs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwartz Sports Memorabilia tamper-proof numbered hologram and online-verifiable Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVerified Authentic and supported by Schwartz Sports Memorabilia’s COA and serialized hologram, this piece carries secure, traceable provenance—key to preserving collector confidence and long-term value. A rare, event-tied team piece featuring the complete starting five plus the head coach, ready to elevate any Illinois or NCAA Tournament memorabilia portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwartz Sports Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45228338511916,"sku":"ILLOTH200","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6196\/2028\/files\/ILLOTH200_b4b95704-c821-4c3e-98fd-5984a296449d.jpg?v=1773564623","url":"https:\/\/www.pristinemarketplace.com\/products\/2005-illinois-fighting-illini-team-signed-2005-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-final-four-semi-finals-game-ticket-w-6-signatures","provider":"Pristine Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}