We've uncovered a great old quote from the legendary late Topps executive Sy Berger in which he spoke of how the radical change in how men groomed themselves was impacting his company. Eagle-eyed collectors often noticed that in the 1960s, Topps sometimes used the same player photo across multiple years. In a September 6, 1970 United Press International Story on … [Read more...]
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...]