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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OMG, I just found more stuff!!
There's a Race Club sticker and party invitation to the Race Club hosted Olympic Trials party at Smooth's (2004 Trials). I also have the light-up pendant that one of the Corona Girls gave me at the party. Had I been smart about it I would've gotten Gary Jr.'s autograph on the invitation. Will have to track him down at some point...
What a wild party! Kaitlin Sandeno and Ryan Lochte were causing a scene on the dance floor, but the party ended abruptly when the booze ran out. Afterwards, I escorted a lovely young lady several blocks to another bar, and she had my arm (and ear) the whole way. Her name? Beth Botsford.
But the real cache today was a complete set of box seat passes to the 2004 Olympic Trials, unearthed in my office closet. All Box 40 Seat 3. The location was front row, directly behind lane four, at the finishing end - and during the Trials it was affectionately known as the "Masters" box.
We were surrounded by Olympians: Janet Evans had the box next door, Brian Goodell and Rowdy Gaines stopped by, Gail Roper was with us, and Brendan Hansen visited to get a better look at Aaron Piersol breaking the world record. Phelps, Coughlin, Beard, Crocker, Hoff, Lochte, Jenny Thompson...all parading around on deck just a few steps away.
That's the best thing about memorabilia - the memories attached to it.
So, what's the best way to archive and conserve this type of souvenir?
OMG, I just found more stuff!!
There's a Race Club sticker and party invitation to the Race Club hosted Olympic Trials party at Smooth's (2004 Trials). I also have the light-up pendant that one of the Corona Girls gave me at the party. Had I been smart about it I would've gotten Gary Jr.'s autograph on the invitation. Will have to track him down at some point...
What a wild party! Kaitlin Sandeno and Ryan Lochte were causing a scene on the dance floor, but the party ended abruptly when the booze ran out. Afterwards, I escorted a lovely young lady several blocks to another bar, and she had my arm (and ear) the whole way. Her name? Beth Botsford.
But the real cache today was a complete set of box seat passes to the 2004 Olympic Trials, unearthed in my office closet. All Box 40 Seat 3. The location was front row, directly behind lane four, at the finishing end - and during the Trials it was affectionately known as the "Masters" box.
We were surrounded by Olympians: Janet Evans had the box next door, Brian Goodell and Rowdy Gaines stopped by, Gail Roper was with us, and Brendan Hansen visited to get a better look at Aaron Piersol breaking the world record. Phelps, Coughlin, Beard, Crocker, Hoff, Lochte, Jenny Thompson...all parading around on deck just a few steps away.
That's the best thing about memorabilia - the memories attached to it.
So, what's the best way to archive and conserve this type of souvenir?
