Jesse Owens is one of the most recognizable names in the history of the summer Olympics. The iconic track and field performer is remembered for famously winning four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic Games. In addition to winning gold in the 100m dash, 200m dash, and the long jump competition, he also won a team gold with the U.S. 4x100m relay team. The importance of Owens' … [Read more...] about Olympic Legend Jesse Owens Featured on Plenty of Early Cards
1936 Olympics
1936 Berlin Olympic Gold Medal Won by “Boys in the Boat” Rower John White to be Auctioned
The Olympic Gold medal won by one member of an inspirational team that became the subject of a book and major motion picture is coming to market. Grey Flannel Auctions will offer the 1936 medal won by John White, one of the revered rowers whose story was the subject George Clooney directed film, The Boys in the Boat in its upcoming auction. The Boys in the Boat tells … [Read more...] about 1936 Berlin Olympic Gold Medal Won by “Boys in the Boat” Rower John White to be Auctioned
Luz Long’s 1936 Olympics Silver Medal Sells for Record $488,435
One of the most historically significant Olympic winner’s medals — Carl Ludwig “Luz” Long’s 1936 Berlin Olympics silver medal in Men’s Long Jump — sold for $488,435 at SCP Auctions Saturday night. It’s a new record for any Olympic silver medal ever sold publicly. In comparison, NBA legend Bill Russell’s Olympic gold medal went for just slightly more, $587,500, about a … [Read more...] about Luz Long’s 1936 Olympics Silver Medal Sells for Record $488,435
Second Jesse Owens Gold Medal Coming to Auction
The history of the modern Olympic Games is filled with historic accomplishments - Jim Thorpe's pentathlon and decathlon, Mark Spitz's seven gold medals, the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" - but none had to social, historical or political impact as Jesse Owens' performance at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. One of the four gold medals he earned will hit the market in the Goldin … [Read more...] about Second Jesse Owens Gold Medal Coming to Auction
Barnyard Game: 1936 Olympic Basketballer’s Medal at Auction
Forty-eight years before Michael Jordan helped Team USA to victory and took off his shoes that sold Sunday for over $190,000, the gold medal game of the 1936 Olympics had been played on a court made of sand and clay-- outdoors in the pouring rain. Now, the family of one of the players has consigned a gold medal from that first Olympic basketball final in Berlin, Germany … [Read more...] about Barnyard Game: 1936 Olympic Basketballer’s Medal at Auction