Bjorn Borg – My Life and Game – First UK Edition – with SIGNED photograph by Borg
£75.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘My Life and Game’ published by Sidgwick and Jackson in 1980. A near fine book without inscriptions – with mounted SIGNED photo to the free endpaper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper. Björn Borg, born 1956 in Sweden, is a legendary tennis player renowned for his cool demeanour and baseline dominance. Nicknamed the “Ice Man,” he won 11 Grand Slam titles—six French Opens and five consecutive Wimbledons (1976–1980)—before retiring at just 26. Known for his two-handed backhand and relentless consistency, Borg revolutionised the sport’s athleticism. His intense rivalry with John McEnroe remains iconic. After tennis, he pursued business ventures, including a fashion brand, cementing his enduring cultural influence.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘My Life and Game’ published by Sidgwick and Jackson in 1980. A near fine book without inscriptions – with mounted SIGNED photo to the free endpaper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper. Björn Borg, born 1956 in Sweden, is a legendary tennis player renowned for his cool demeanour and baseline dominance. Nicknamed the “Ice Man,” he won 11 Grand Slam titles—six French Opens and five consecutive Wimbledons (1976–1980)—before retiring at just 26. Known for his two-handed backhand and relentless consistency, Borg revolutionised the sport’s athleticism. His intense rivalry with John McEnroe remains iconic. After tennis, he pursued business ventures, including a fashion brand, cementing his enduring cultural influence.