I’ve only started collecting tickets and ticket stubs in the last two years or so. But I try not to collect just any stubs, only debuts or significant events. This one is both historic and significant. This is from the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. It is when Jesse Owens made his Olympic debut in defiance of the growing presence in shadow of Adolf Hitler.

While the gold medal game is likely the more sought after ticket, this is the very first game team USA played in the 1992 Olympics. This fact alone makes it incredibly special as it was the “debut” game. USA won easily over Croatia with Michael Jordan leading all scorers with 21 points. The Croatian team, however, was loaded with NBA stars such as Drazen Petrovic, Dino Radja and Toni Kukoc and others. I believe this to be the second most important dream team basketball ticket after the gold medal game!

Love historically significant tickets and autographs. This one is not autographed but as it dates back to 113 years ago and represents one of my favorite all-time athletes.

So cool

One of my favorite non-Celtics players growing up KJ (AKA The Mayor) knew how to be a floor general and had a quick step, and a scoring punch. I even had his React Juice Converse high tops. KJ moves one way, react juice moves the other way! I love these Opulence Olympics game worn jersey cards with an on-card autographs.