Chicago Tribune sportswriter Robert Markus called it “the greatest three-second violation in the history of the sport.” The controversial ending to the gold medal basketball game at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich remains a stinging defeat to American pride. The U.S. squad, with a 63-0 record in Olympic competition since the sport was introduced to the Games in 1936, … [Read more...] about Gold Medal From Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final Coming to Auction
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Jesse Owens 1936 Olympic Gold Medal Coming to Auction
One of the most historically important pieces of sports memorabilia you’re likely to see was on display during the National Sports Collectors Convention over the summer and it’s coming to auction this month. SCP Auctions had one of the four gold medals won by Jesse Owens during the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany in a case at its booth. The medal has been … [Read more...] about Jesse Owens 1936 Olympic Gold Medal Coming to Auction
1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Gold Medal To Be Sold
One of the most famous Olympic gold medals of all time is back on the open market. Mark Wells, a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that upset the Soviet Union and then beat Finland to win an improbable gold at Lake Placid, sold his medal a few years ago after facing health issues. Now, the medal is apparently going back up for sale. The Connecticut collector … [Read more...] about 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Gold Medal To Be Sold