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Adolf Hitler (far left) inspecting one of the 'Silver Arrows' developed by Mercedes and Auto Union. With government subsidies, the race cars were used to showcase Nazi propaganda as they dominated the Grand Prix circuits in the 1930s.
Germany Nazifies Automotive Racing
In 1931, German race car champion Rudi Caracciola was asked to deliver a custom-built vehicle to a special client. more
A rowdy fan being escorted by police at an English football match (circa early 1970s). Soccer hooliganism was a scourge on British society during the 1970s and 1980s.
What Happened to Britain's Football Hooligans?
During the 1980s, Great Britain’s Margaret Thatcher identified 3 profound ills that plagued her country: the IRA, striking miners, and football hooligans. more
Tatyana Gutsu shown on left when she won Ukraine's first Olympic gold at the 1992 Olympics. On right is a more recent photograph.
Ukrainian Gold Medalist, Tatyana Gutsu
“Today, I am not competing but I’m sharing my knowledge and experience,” says Tatiana Gutsu. more
Joe Hall of the Montreal Canadiens died from the flu epidemic just days after playing in the 1919 Stanley Cup championship. The series against the Seattle Metropolitans was tied 2-2-1 when it was canceled and declared "not completed".
The Stanley Cup is Declared “not completed”
It was the only time in Stanley Cup history that the series was declared “not completed”. more
Northern Dancer, winner of the 1964 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and the greatest sire of the 20th century.
Northern Dancer, Sire of Sires
Sixty years ago, Northern Dancer was passed over at an annual yearling sale for his short and bulky stature. more
German brothers Adolf Dassler (left) and Rudolf Dassler (right). They built the Dassler shoe company before World War II but a bitter family split in 1948 led Adolf to create Adidas and Rudolf to launch Puma.
Two Brothers and the Battle for Athletic Footwear
Three generations ago, German brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler parted ways in a bitter sibling quarrel. more
Artist James Fiorentino's rendering of a Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps trading card. His collection will be offered to the fractional investment market through Collectable's trading platform.
Sports Collectibles in the New Money World
“People have started to look at these paintings as alternative investments,” says James Fiorentino. more
World chess champion Gary Kasparov at the 1997 rematch against IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer. Moving the pieces for the machine is Feng siung-Hsu, one of Deep Blue's original developers. The historic 6-game rematch was the first time a computer defeated a world champion under official tournament regulations.
The Computer as an Athlete
On May 11, 1997, thirty-four-year old Gary Kasparov stormed out of a chess tournament, squirming in fury and shaking in disbelief. more
Roberto De Vicenzo (left) and Bob Goalby at the closing of the 1968 Masters. De Vicenzo miscued on his own scorecard, stripping himself from a playoff against Goalby who was declared winner of the tournament.
A Scorecard Blunder at The Masters
The day after the final round of the 1968 Masters, the front page of The Augusta Chronicle screamed: “Goalbie gains Masters title, De Vicenzo errs on score”. more
Jake LaMotta (left) and Sugar Ray Robinson in a slugfest for the world middleweight title on February 14, 1951. It was their 6th and final fight, which became known as the 'St. Valentine's Day Massacre'. Captured in Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull", the film is ripe for a sequel.
‘Raging Bull’ is Begging for a Sequel
In 1980, Martin Scorsese released “Raging Bull”, a Hollywood screen production that was nominated for 8 Academy Awards more
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