This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/31/2005.
Jimmy Connors reached the World Number One ranking in July 1974 and held it for 159 straight weeks. Over the course of his 20 year professional career, Conners was ranked No. 1 for a total of 263 weeks. Always a celebrator of his own birthday (he has won 10 of 11 matches on that day at the U.S. Open). This beautiful white framed shadowbox measures approximately 39" x 45." Inside is the actual pair of white leather "Nike" tennis sneakers signed by Jimmy in black marker, rating an 8, and the Estusa manufactured racket used by Connors during that 1991 US Open. Also included is a framed 8" x 10" color photograph showing Jimmy in match play wearing the shoes and swinging the racket, signed by Jimmy in black marker with inscription "Best of Everything" rating a solid 9. Accompanied by an LOA from James Spence Authentication and an additional LOA.