Sales of Roger Federer collectibles on eBay spiked 1,050% and searches for his rookie card on eBay increased by a whopping 3,900% last week after the 41-year-old superstar announced he was retiring after 24 years as a pro. Federer made the announcement on his social media channels on Thursday, saying that he had "decided to retire" after careful consideration … [Read more...] about Roger Federer Trading Cards, Collectibles Spike As Swiss Star Signs Off
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Roger Federer Auction Includes Grand Slam Gear
Roger Federer has dug into his closet for some match-worn memorabilia that will soon be up for grabs. Racquets, shoes, bags, caps, wristbands and other items will go on the block through Christie’s with proceeds going to the Roger Federer Foundation. Most of the items set to be sold during a live auction in June date to those 20 major tournament wins. He’s added … [Read more...] about Roger Federer Auction Includes Grand Slam Gear
Tennis Legend Osuna’s U.S. Open, Wimbledon Trophies at Auction
He won the 1963 U.S. Open Men’s Singles championship—a first for any Mexican tennis player. Six years later, Rafael Osuna was dead. Now, that trophy and several other important pieces from his remarkable career have come onto the sports memorabilia market for the first time. The collection features six of Osuna's Wimbledon and US Open Trophies during his … [Read more...] about Tennis Legend Osuna’s U.S. Open, Wimbledon Trophies at Auction
What Happened to Boris Becker’s Trophies? Bankrupt Champ Doesn’t Know
Boris Becker is putting out an all points bulletin for his missing tennis trophies. He’d like them back to he can settle debts that have pushed the retired ace into bankruptcy. Among the famous awards are those he earned as Wimbledon and Australian Open champ in the 1980s and 90s. In all, 14 of Becker's trophies are missing. Becker’s London-based bankruptcy trustees … [Read more...] about What Happened to Boris Becker’s Trophies? Bankrupt Champ Doesn’t Know
King’s “Battle of the Sexes” Racquet Brings Record Price
The racquet used by Billie Jean King in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match against Bobby Riggs sold at auction Wednesday afternoon for $125,000, believed to be the highest price ever paid for a single piece of women’s sports memorabilia. The racquet was part of Bonham’s “Voices of the 20th Century” auction held in New York. The match, held with much fanfare and on … [Read more...] about King’s “Battle of the Sexes” Racquet Brings Record Price