{"product_id":"chipp-burgundy-flannel-blazer-w-blue-gold-embroidered-tennis-players-sz-39r","title":"\"Chipp Burgundy Doeskin Flannel Blazer w\/ Blue\/ Gold Embroidered Tennis Players\" Sz 39R","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBack center seam (collar-hem): 31\"L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShoulder blade: 16 1\/2\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSleeve seam: 24\"L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChest (pit-pit): 19 1\/2\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ew\/ double\/ side vents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ew\/ VAT 69 Gold Cup breast pocket label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe VAT 69 Gold Cup was a historic platform tennis (paddle tennis) tournament held at the Sea Pines Plantation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Sponsored by VAT 69 Scotch Whisky, it was highly significant as the first-ever televised, professional play-for-win platform tennis event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe landmark tournament took place on November 10th and 11th, 1973. It featured the top 16 nationally ranked men's teams competing for a $10,000 prize pool and a 10-day trip to Europe. Despite being held in the typically warm South Carolina climate, the weekend was infamous for an unexpected cold front that brought temperatures down to 35 degrees and a blanket of snow on the courts. The final round was ultimately won by the team of Bob Kingsbury and John Mangan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe event was so unique that players were outfitted in custom, richly embroidered navy blue blazers provided by the clothier Chipp. These limited-edition jackets rarely surface in vintage and antique apparel markets, offering a glimpse into the early days of televised racquet sports.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cary Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46049053081798,"sku":"45818","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0210\/6626\/files\/4769a28f-d14d-4967-afc2-dbbc5797166e.png?v=1783623520","url":"https:\/\/thecarycollection.com\/products\/chipp-burgundy-flannel-blazer-w-blue-gold-embroidered-tennis-players-sz-39r","provider":"The Cary Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}