$2,500
WYLER GENEVE. Donated by Martina Navratilova Notes Martina Navratilova Born in 1956 in Prague, Czech Republic, Martina Navratilova became a U.S. Citizen in 1981. She ranks among the world's top tennis players ever. This outstanding sportswoman, who played lefthanded, turned professional in 1975 and retired in 1994. She released her autobiography Martina in 1985 and supports numerous non-profit groups and charitable causes, including extensive work to benefit the underpriviledged and abused children in cities throughout the world; contributes to scholarship funds for needy children and with friendly rival Chris Evert has competed in many exhibition matches to fund charities. She contributed $ 150,000 to the Women 's Sports Foundation to support development of sports for women; taped ads for the Statue of Liberty Commemorative Coins in the summer of 1986 in conjuction with that restoration project in her adopted homeland; member and supporter of Sierra Club, a wildlife and nature organization, she also supports Ms. Foundation and Planned Parenthood. Tennis aside, Martina Navratilova enjoys skiing, golf, basketball and horseback riding. But in tennis, she excelled. She holds 167 singles titles-more than any man/woman player-165 doubles titles, and won at least one Tour event a year for 21 consecutive years. In 1995, she won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title which represented her 19th title at Wimbledon (singles, doubles and mixed)-one short of the world record of 20 whic Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-02-24
