It's been talked about in other threads, but the topic deserves its own thread.
Who collects swimming memorabilia? What's in your collection? Pictures? Autographs? Ribbons? Medals? Here is the place to talk about objects and artifacts you have that relate to the history of the sport of swimming.
OK, I'll start. Since I seem to have a 'bad girl' thing going with a surprise Eleanor Holm autograph, I thought an autographed copy of FHM with Amanda Beard (World's Sexiest Athlete cover) would be an essential. I saw one today on eBay and bought it for $10.49. In my lifetime, it may achieve an auction value greater than that. :cane:
I may have to bring a copy of the Amanda issue of Playboy to the Olympic Trials (in a plain brown wrapper, of course) and hunt her down for an autograph. For lack of a better description, signed copies of FHM and Playboy would make a nice pair.
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I would like to find a pair of late 1960's early 1970's big black rubber goggles with the old glass lenses that can pop out. Some were circular and some were triangular in shape. The rubber was thick like diver's gear and the straps were adjustable with thick rubber notches.
I would look great strappin' on a pair of those puppies for the final heat of the 50 free at Austin masters nationals !
John Smith
I would like to find a pair of late 1960's early 1970's big black rubber goggles with the old glass lenses that can pop out. Some were circular and some were triangular in shape. The rubber was thick like diver's gear and the straps were adjustable with thick rubber notches.
I would look great strappin' on a pair of those puppies for the final heat of the 50 free at Austin masters nationals !
John Smith
