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
Luz Long
1936 Olympic Silver Medal from Games’ Ultimate Sportsman Up for Auction
The nations they represented would soon be embroiled in a war for survival but at the 1936 Olympics, two long jumpers forged a mutual respect and lifelong friendship. "Luz" Long of Germany gave a tip to Jesse Owens that led to Owens beating him in the long jump. His silver medal, and other items from Long's life are the subject of a newly launched auction. SCP Auctions … [Read more...] about 1936 Olympic Silver Medal from Games’ Ultimate Sportsman Up for Auction