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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tony-Allen-...76863357?pt=US_Autographs&hash=item4acd97e37dTony Allen Signed Shoe from "Chris Paul" Game Nov. 18 vs. LA Clippers
Listed for charity
Left shoe worn by Tony Allen 9/18/13 vs. Clippers
Tony Allen’s infamous ‘Chris Paul’ shoe donated for charity auction
Shoe to bring Christmas to Youth Villages’ kids
During the Memphis Grizzlies’ highly successful November road trip to California, guard Tony Allen was suspended and fined after an incredible defensive move put his left shoe uncomfortably close to 2013 All-Star MVP Chris Paul’s face. Allen’s infamous accidental-kick was ruled a Flagrant Foul 2, and he was ejected from the game. Allen quickly rebounded from the accident and issued his apologies to Paul.
To celebrate the holiday season, Allen – the NBA’s Season of Giving Ambassador for the Memphis Grizzlies – is donating the renowned shoe to Youth Villages, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Memphis. Youth Villages will auction the shoe online as part of an effort to raise $15,000 to buy presents for children receiving help on Youth Villages’ Memphis residential campuses and group homes.
“I’m glad that the shoe will be creating something special for kids in Memphis. Everyone deserves to have a Christmas to remember. I’m glad I can be a part of their memories,” Allen said.
“The Shoe” (left Adidas Rose 4) is autographed by Allen
Mounted in a custom Memphis Grizzlies display case