This card is part of a 49 card set. The cards are rather flimsy but the checklist is wide ranging and unique.
If you're into tennis or sports strategy this is a fascinating insight into how Ashe pulled off his big upset.
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Arthur Ashe Makes History
It was on this date 45 years ago that Arthur Ashe beat the heavily favored defending champion Jimmy Conners to become the first and so far only Black man to win the Wimbledon men's singles championship.
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Happy Independence Day!
Here are a couple of pieces for you on this 4th of July, 2020. I'm staying in. If you go out, please be safe.
This postcard is circa 1940
This is a First Day Cover. The back is blank.
The history of Tyne and Wear is too complicated to go into but here's a picture.
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