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🎾 VINTAGE TENNIS COLLECTION – COMPLETE 1950s–1970s SET
Offered here is a beautifully preserved vintage tennis collection spanning multiple decades of the sport’s evolution.
This is a full display-ready ensemble featuring classic racquets, accessories, and original period tennis-ball cans — all found together in a Lawton, Oklahoma estate.
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🏆 INCLUDED IN THIS COLLECTION
• 1950s MacGregor “Frank Parker Tournament” Wood Racquet
• Classic Hall-patented laminated construction.
• Handwritten “Forest Del Harris” name on frame and matching Juneman wooden press (Capital Sporting Goods – Topeka, Kansas).
• Strings intact, original finish, light vintage patina.
• 1970s Wilson “Match Point” Aluminum Racquet
• Signature Wilson double-tube design with “W” butt cap logo.
• Excellent structural condition; original grip and strings.
• Six Vintage Tennis Balls
• Mixed Wilson, Penn, and Neiman Marcus brands, consistent with the racquet eras.
• Three Original Metal Tennis-Ball Cans
• Two Wilson Championship Extra Duty Felt and one Neiman Marcus can, each with lids and a visible handwritten “$1.00” price mark.
• Includes an original 1977 Wilson “Tennis Tumbler Offer” mail-in insert, still legible and complete.
• Juneman Wooden Press & Canvas Cover
• Period-correct, matching the MacGregor racquet; labeled Capital Sporting Goods – Topeka, KS.
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🧾 PROVENANCE
All items were obtained together from a Lawton, Oklahoma estate.
The racquet and press both bear the handwritten name “Forest Del Harris.”
While the exact individual is unknown, this is a genuine mid-century sports collection with regional provenance and strong display appeal.
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⚙️ CONDITION
• Racquets, strings, and grips remain structurally sound.
• Cans show expected age and light wear, adding authentic vintage charm.
• Handwriting remains clear and legible.
• Tennis balls show natural discoloration from age.
All items are original, unrestored, and presented exactly as found.
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💬 COLLECTOR NOTES
This complete package captures the look and feel of mid-century American tennis — from the wooden era through the rise of aluminum frames.
Perfect for vintage sports collectors, decorators, or those preserving Oklahoma and Midwest sporting history.
