John Sullivan

In an age when Ty Cobb's dentures have gone up for auction and even checkers has its own hall of fame, you might think every sports collectible had already been collected. But the whereabouts of some key items remain...

How 75 rounds of bare-fisted boxing in 1889 crowned America's first superstar and transformed the face of sport

Jeweler Phil Valentino Sr. makes the trophies that gird the great

"My name is John L. Sullivan, and I can lick any sonofabitch in the house."

DOC AND DARRYLAny baseball fan, whether he likes or dislikes the Mets, has to respect the tremendous talents and abilities of Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden (Doc and Darryl, July 11). I was impressed by Ralph...