Description: 1973 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Record / Album in Excellent Condition RECORD *** SEALED *** MINT Condition. Narrated by Don Gillis. Here are some of the sporting highlights in the world of sport for 1973. John Newcombe became a five time grand slam winner taking the Australian Open. He also won the US Open that year. Ilie Nastase won the French Open for his second and final slam title, while Jan Kodeš took the Wimbledon for his third career title. In women's tennis, Margaret Court, who has the highest number of grand slams till this date including pre-open era tennis, won the three grand slams, for a career total of 24 grand slam titles. The Wimbledon that Margaret missed out on was taken by Billie Jean King who also had a successful career with 12 slam titles. Two "Battle of Sexes" matches were held that year, Bobby Riggs won the first against Margaret Court and lost to Billie Jean King on the second match. Jack Nicklaus won his 12th major at the PGA Championship. He would go on to win six more in the following years for a total of 18 majors which stands for over three decades as the most major wins. The heavyweight championship fight was conducted in Japan for the very first time and it was between two superstars. George Foreman easily emerged out as the winner against Joe Frazier in just two rounds. Below is a timeline of some significant results in the world of sport for the year 1973. Date ResultsJan Tennis Australia Open won by John Newcombe and Margaret CourtFeb Super Bowl held in Los Angeles won by MiamiApr Golf Masters won by Tommy AaronMay Tennis French Open won by Ilie Nastase and Margaret CourtJun Golf US Open won by Johnny MillerJul the Cycling Tour de France won by Luis OcañaJul Tennis Wimbledon won by Jan Kodes and Billie Jean KingJul Golf British Open won by Tom WeiskopfAug Golf US PGA won by Jack Nicklaus (3)Sep Tennis US Open won by John Newcombe and Margaret CourtOct The Baseball World Series won by Oakland Athletics SEE More WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS and Other SPORTS MEMORABILIA in My EBAY STORE. Click on EBAY STORES Logo after my USER ID to see my OTHER SPORTS MEMORABILIA AUCTIONS sorted by UNIQUE Categories!
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Location: Methuen, Massachusetts
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Player: Secretariat
Team-NFL: Miami Dolphins
Original/Reproduction: Original
Original: Vintage
Year: 1973
Vintage: Yes
Sport: Horse Racing
Team: UCLA Bruins
