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Bobby Riggs Photo Decal Tennis Racquet ~ Antique & Collectible
Estimated price for orientation: 124 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Brand: Wilson Grip Size: 4 1/2” Model: Famous Player Series
The important aspect about this piece is that it is an antique photo decal wooden tennis racquet. There are only 71 known photo decal tennis racquets made. This one is vintage, 1940's, please notice the extremely clean decals. This frame was manufactured by Wilson, it is a part of their "famous player series." This series featured Don Budge, Bobby Riggs, Ellsworth Vines, Mary Hardwick and Alice Marble; the instrumental players responsible for bringing the 1946 Davis Cup to America. Bobby Riggs was a 1930s–40s tennis player who was the World No. 1 or the co-World No. 1 player for three years, first as an amateur in 1941, then as a professional in 1946 and 1947. He played his first professional tennis match on December 26, 1941. After being mostly forgotten for many years, he gained far more fame in 1973 at the age of 55 by challenge matches against two of the top female players in the world. "The Battle of the Sexes" match against Billie Jean King was one of the most famous tennis events of all time. King beat Riggs in the match forever known as The Battle of the Sexes 6–4, 6–3, 6–3. email any questions and BUY CONFIDENTLY!!!
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Brand: | Wilson | Grip Size: | 4 1/2” |
| Model: | Famous Player Series |
The important aspect about this piece is that it is an antique photo decal wooden tennis racquet. There are only 71 known photo decal tennis racquets made. This one is vintage, 1940's, please notice the extremely clean decals. This frame was manufactured by Wilson, it is a part of their "famous player series." This series featured Don Budge, Bobby Riggs, Ellsworth Vines, Mary Hardwick and Alice Marble; the instrumental players responsible for bringing the 1946 Davis Cup to America. Bobby Riggs was a 1930s–40s tennis player who was the World No. 1 or the co-World No. 1 player for three years, first as an amateur in 1941, then as a professional in 1946 and 1947. He played his first professional tennis match on December 26, 1941. After being mostly forgotten for many years, he gained far more fame in 1973 at the age of 55 by challenge matches against two of the top female players in the world. "The Battle of the Sexes" match against Billie Jean King was one of the most famous tennis events of all time. King beat Riggs in the match forever known as The Battle of the Sexes 6–4, 6–3, 6–3. email any questions and BUY CONFIDENTLY!!!