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BRUCE BOWEN JERSEY RETIREMENT LUNCHEON SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW Championship Basketballs Autographed basketballs of Bruce Bowen’s Championship years The 2003, 2005, and 2007 Championship Spurs Team autographed balls Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment Bruce Bowen Retirement Banner Bruce Bowen jersey retirement replica banner that will be raised to the rafters at the AT&T Center on March 21, 2012 Autographed by Bruce Bowen Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment Tony Parker Tony Parker autographed 16x20 All Star photo Autographed Tony Parker Jersey Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment LIVE with the Spurs Spend time with the Spurs Broadcast team as they prepare for live television broadcast at the AT&T Center Experience the hustle and bustle of the TV truck Sit Courtside with Spurs Broadcast Team Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment Rock & Hammer Magnum bottle of Coach Popovich’s Rock & Hammer wine Autographed by Coach Popovich Donor: Coach Popovich Tim Duncan Tim Duncan autographed 16x20 photo of game winning shot against New Orleans on 1/23/2012 Autographed Tim Duncan Jersey Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment Spurs Family Photo Join the San Antonio Spurs team and coaching staff in their official 2011-2012 season team photo You and 5 guests can sit side by side the San Antonio Spurs players and coaching staff Only valid on date of team photo, date TBD No rescheduling permitted Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment Austin City Limits Two, three day general admission tickets to Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas Two-night weekend accommodation in standard room for a party of two at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin, Texas (Restrictions apply. Valid from 3/21/2012 through 2/21/2013) Donors: C3 Presents, Hyatt Regency Hotel Go Toros Go Four courtside tickets to the Austin Toros game at the Cedar Point Center in Austin, Texas 2011-2012 Autographed Austin Toros jersey One night stay for two in lakeside guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas (Restrictions apply. Expires 3/19/ 2013) Donors: Austin Toros, Four Seasons Hotel Austin Manu Ginobili Manu Ginobili autographed 16x20 photo Autographed Manu Ginobili Jersey Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment Silver & Black in Bean Town Two courtside tickets to the Boston Celtics vs. San Antonio Spurs game at The TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on April 4, 2012 at 7:30 PM Two night stay in deluxe accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston (Restrictions apply, Expires 3/19/2013) Donors: Boston Celtics, Four Seasons Hotel Suite Spot Attend the Silver Stars opening night game on May 30, 2012 in a 22 person suite at the AT&T Center Cupcakes for a year from Kate’s Frosting (Restrictions apply) 2011 Autographed Silver Stars Team Basketball Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment, Kate’s Frosting Hockey and Who? Two glass seats to the San Antonio Rampage Hockey Game at the AT&T Center 300 wings from Hooters (6 gift certificates for 50 wings) Autographed hockey stick of 2010-2011 San Antonio Rampage hockey team Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment, Hooters Wine, Women and Shopping High bidder and 9 guests enjoy an evening of shopping at Stuart Weitzman Boutique Party includes hors d’oeuvres and a 20% discount on all evening shopping purchases Winner receives a complimentary item valued up to $400 (Expires: 3/19/2013) Donor: Stuart Weitzman Birdies with Bruce You and two friends will join Bruce Bowen in a round of golf BOWTIE display License Plate Autographed Bruce Bowen Jersey Donor: Bruce Bowen, Spurs Sports & Entertainment, MyPlates Los Angeles Lakers Autographed Kobe Bryant Ball Donor: Los Angeles Lakers Golf with Iceman You and two friends golf with Spurs Legend George Gervin 3 Spurs golf polos Two tickets to the Valero Texas Open at the JW Marriot on April 16-April 22 Donors: George Gervin, Spurs Sports & Entertainment, Valero Energy Foundation Remember the Times with Michael Jackson Two tickets to the Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil at the AT&T Center on June, 23, 2012. Two night stay in a studio or one bedroom at the Residence Inn Marriot in San Antonio, Texas (Restrictions apply. Expires 4/30/2013) $75 gift card to Paesanos Italian restaurant on the San Antonio River Walk Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment, Residence Inn Marriott, Paesanos BOWEN12 Autographed Sports Illustrated Cover by Bruce Bowen, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker BOWEN12 display license plate Donor: Spurs Sports & Entertainment, MyPlates Wine package Autographed serving try by the 2011-2012 San Antonio Spurs 6 Spurs Wine glasses 1 set of 6 Spurs Wine Charms $250 Gift Certificate to Joe Saglimbeni Fine Wines Donor: Silver & Black Give Back, Karen’s Kreations, Joe Saglimbeni Fine Wines All items are available for bid at the Bruce Bowen Jersey Retirement Luncheon on March 19, 2012. All items are subject to change until on display at the Luncheon on March 19, 2012. Unless otherwise noted, all items expire on March 18, 2013. .
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