Sports History & Memorabilia: Michael Phelps Splashes Into the Olympic Record Books


Neil Scherer is a sports historian and art/vintage sports art dealer, whose collection has been featured in the Mattatuck (Conn.) Museum and beyond. Today Neil takes us back to 2008 and the Beijing Olypics where Michael Phelps took center stage in record fashion. Read more of his posts here!

Michael Phelps became an Olympic legend in the summer of 2008 when the American swimmer won eight gold medals in the Beijing pools en route to what many regard as one of the greatest performances in sports history.

Sports historian and sports/art dealer Neil Scherer takes us back to those exciting days in China and does so with a unique sports memorabilia piece that captures the amazing feat using ticket stubs, autographs and Sports Illustrated magazines. Retail price…$10,000. Want to buy it? Message us at support@hobbydb.com and we’ll put you in contact with Neil.

Over to you, Neil!

During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Michael Phelps became arguably the Greatest Olympian of all time, winning eight Gold Medals in eight events. He also set seven World Records. He now owns a total of 23 Olympic Gold Medals. Our work includes tickets to all of Mr. Phelps Gold Medal swims from his historic performance.

What you’ll find on this piece –

  • 2 Different Blocks of 10 Commemorative 2008 Michael Phelps Stamps (Australia)
  • Photo of Michael Phelps with each of his 8 Gold Medals (2008)
  • 2008 Olympics Men’s 400 Meter Medley Official Timekeeper Pin (Canada)
  • 2008 Olympics Swimming Pin
  • Sports Illustrated – July 28, 2008
  • Sports Illustrated – August 18, 2008
  • Sports Illustrated – August 25, 2008
  • Sports Illustrated – December 8, 2008
  • 16×20 Signed Phelps Swimming Photo (JSA)

 

 

During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Michael Phelps became arguably the Greatest Olympian of all time, winning 8 Gold Medals in 8 events. He also set 7 World Records. He now owns a total of 23 Olympic Gold Medals.

 

 

Phelps’ Feats in ’08 –

Men’s 4 x 100m Medley on August 17th

Individual Leg: 50.15 Seconds

Team: 3 Minutes, 29.34 Seconds (World Record)

Phelps’ 8 Gold Medals surpasses Mark Spitz’s record of 7 in a single Olympics

 

Men’s 100m Butterfly on August 16th

50.58 Seconds (Olympic record)

Tied Mark Spitz with 7 Gold Medals

 

Men’s 200m Individual Medley on August 15th

1 Minute, 54.23 Seconds (World Record)

 

Men’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay on August 13th

Individual Leg: 1 Minute, 43.31 Seconds

Team: 6 Minutes, 58.56 Seconds (World Record)

 

Men’s 200m Butterfly on August 13th

1 Minute, 52.03 Seconds (World Record)

Became most decorated Gold Medalist in Olympics history

 

Men’s 200m Freestyle on August 12th

1 Minute, 42.96 Seconds (World Record)

 

Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay on August 11th

Individual Leg: 47.51 Seconds (U.S.A. Record)

Team: 3 Minutes, 8.24 Seconds (World Record)

 

Men’s 400m Individual Medley on August 10th

4 Minutes, 3.84 Seconds (World Record)

 

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