{"product_id":"michael-chang-signed-tennis-ball-in-display-case-with-walnut-base","title":"Michael Chang Signed Tennis Ball in Display Case with Walnut Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnihilate the landfill, Annihilate the landfill, serve up a piece of '90s tennis history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember when a 17-year-old kid beat Ivan Lendl at the French Open and changed tennis forever? This is that guy's autograph on a Top Flite tennis ball, tucked into a clear acrylic globe on a walnut-finish base with engraved brass nameplate reading 'CHANG.' Black marker signature is legible and intact. No COA came with the estate, so we're pricing accordingly — but for a tennis fan, this is a delightful desk-shelf conversation piece from the golden era of American tennis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D'Beetle Difference • French Open Legend's Autograph: Michael Chang became the youngest male Grand Slam winner in 1989 at age 17. This signature in black permanent marker remains crisp and readable on the ball's felt surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Classic Trophy-Style Display: Clear acrylic sphere approximately 3\" diameter sits on solid wood base measuring roughly 2.5\" x 2.5\". Brass-tone engraved nameplate adds a proper sports memorabilia presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Top Flite Ball, Preserved Condition: Standard optic yellow tennis ball shows minimal handling wear. Ball retains good felt nap and shape from being display-stored rather than played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Beetle Estate Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67676146860221,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/7282\/7837\/files\/Photoroom_20260930_160742.jpg?v=1791380773","url":"https:\/\/dbeetles.com\/products\/michael-chang-signed-tennis-ball-in-display-case-with-walnut-base","provider":"D'Beetle | 260 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138","version":"1.0","type":"link"}