Bobby Riggs with George McGann

Court Hustler: an Autobiography

Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1973. First edition. First edition (stated). Fine in fine, price clipped dust jacket. Hardcover. 203 pp. Illustrated with photos. Aotobiography of tennis noatble Bobby Riggs. Riggs was a champion player in the early 1940s but in 1973, at the age of 55, Riggs (a tireless, abrasive self-promoter) challenged the 30 year old female champion Margaret Court to a match and defeated her. He then challenged Billie Jean King to a "Battle of The Sexes" as it was called; this became a major event, was televised nationwide during prime time, and King defeated him in straight sets. fine / fine. Item #E20388
ISBN: 0397008937

Price: $14.50