This 12 Inch 2001 LSU Alumnus of the Year Trophy was Personally owned by Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers. This will come with a letter of provenance from Shaquille O'Neal, which was signed and witnessed by Beckett which include a Beckett hologram. This item is not autographed. This trophy is clear glass, but it was photographed with a black background, which is why it appears to be darker.