Event: U.S. Open (Tennis)

Year: 1997

Item Type: Limited Edition Collectors Pin Set

Edition Number: 1167 / 1997

Theme: Arthur Ashe Stadium Inaugural Year / New York

Condition: Used (Excellent vintage condition, stored in original protective case)

📝 Product Description

Up for auction or purchase is a highly collectible 1997 U.S. Open Tennis Limited Edition Collectors Pin Set.

As visible in image.png, this rare, numbered set celebrates a historic moment in tennis history—the inaugural year of the legendary Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

🌟 Features of this Set:

Three Official Pins:

Left: A vibrant, stylized New York skyline pin featuring a tennis player silhouette and the text "US OPEN '97 NEW YORK".

Right: A striking gold-tone commemorative square pin featuring a relief of the venue, reading "ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM - INAUGURAL YEAR 1997".

Center: The classic flaming-ball logo pin reading "US OPEN 97".

Limited Edition Serial Number: This specific set is individually numbered 1167 out of only 1997 produced worldwide, making it a true rarity for tennis historians and pin collectors alike.

Protective Display Case: The set comes housed in its original black-backed, clear acrylic protective case with the official printed certificate label at the bottom.

🔍 Condition Note:

The pins appear to be in pristine, unused condition, remaining securely mounted inside their original case. The case is sealed in original plastic. The clear plastic display case shows minor surface shelf wear consistent with age, but has kept the interior perfectly preserved. Please review image.png closely for exact visual condition.

Perfect For: Tennis enthusiasts, US Open fans, Arthur Ashe sports memorabilia collectors, or olympic/sports pin traders.

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